Texas Tech University

Texas Tech Professor Awarded U.S. Patent

December 4, 2024

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U.S. Patent Awarded for Data Visualization Technology by Researchers from Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, and Georgia Southern

Tommy Dang, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science Engineering at Texas Tech University, Van Vung Pham, Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science Engineering at Sam Houston State University, and David C. Weindorf, Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Georgia Southern University, have been awarded a U.S. Patent (US 12,099,516) for their groundbreaking work on a "Data Visualization Device and Method."

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This innovative technology is designed to work seamlessly with sensing devices, allowing users to analyze data in real-time and customize visualizations according to their unique needs and preferences. The development of this software tool opens up exciting possibilities for more accurate and timely insights in fields ranging from sensor-driven measurements to chemical analysis.

Since its acceptance into the Office of Research Commercialization portfolio in 2018, they've worked diligently to secure intellectual property protection and facilitate the commercialization of this technology. They are confident that this patent will lead to significant advancements in research, industrial processes, and decision-making across multiple industries.

A huge congratulations to Drs. Dang, Pham, and Weindorf for this remarkable achievement, and a heartfelt thank you for your dedication and collaboration. Your contributions are paving the way for exciting developments in data analytics and visualization! 

We look forward to seeing the incredible impact this technology will have in transforming how raw data is understood and applied on-site.