1. Patent Application Overview
Skydeca has filed a U.S. patent application covering core technologies that power our platform. The application was filed on October 28, 2024 under the USPTO's Track One prioritized examination program, which targets a final disposition within 12 months.
Our patent application covers innovations in how long-form digital media—such as podcasts, webinars, lectures, and video recordings—is organized, searched, and navigated.
The application relates to systems and methods for making media content searchable and navigable at a granular level, moving beyond traditional linear playback models.
Technologies on this platform may be covered by one or more pending U.S. patent applications.
2. Key Innovation Areas
The patent application addresses several areas of innovation:
2.1 Media Organization
Novel approaches to structuring and indexing long-form media content for improved discoverability and access.
2.2 Content Navigation
Methods for navigating media by topic and theme rather than relying solely on timeline-based scrubbing.
2.3 Search & Discovery
Advanced search capabilities that go beyond simple keyword matching to surface relevant content.
2.4 Human-AI Workflows
Hybrid approaches combining automated processing with user-guided curation and refinement.
3. Why Patent Protection Matters
Patent protection enables Skydeca to continue developing and improving our platform. It ensures we can invest in research and development, build long-term value for our users, and maintain the capabilities that make our platform unique.
3.1 Benefits of Patent Protection
- Protects significant R&D investments in media organization technology
- Ensures continued innovation in content navigation systems
- Maintains platform uniqueness and competitive advantage
- Supports long-term sustainability and growth
4. Legal Notice
Technologies on this platform may be covered by one or more pending U.S. patent applications.
This page will be updated when the patent is granted with the applicable patent number(s).
5. Contact Us
For patent or intellectual property inquiries:
Skydeca, LLC
legal@skydeca.com