Patents by Inventor Christopher L. McGilliard
Christopher L. McGilliard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11972170Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for using machine learning to generate automated custom media experiences. Example methods may include determining a first user identifier of a first user present in an environment, determining a first set of media preferences of the first user using media presented in association with the first user identifier, and determining a second user identifier of a second user present in the environment. Methods may include determining a second set of media preferences of the second user using media presented in association with the second user identifier, generating, using a first machine learning model, a first playlist of media using the first set of media preferences and the second set of media preferences for presentation to the first user and the second user, the first playlist comprising first media and second media, and causing audible presentation of the first media.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. McGilliard, Sean Kelly
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Patent number: 9934524Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a method and system for modifying configurations associated with a hosted electronic platform environment. A request to modify a configuration associated with an entity is obtained. The configuration describes at least one feature including an amount of bandwidth and/or an amount of storage space that is provided to the entity by a hosted service provider. A preview of the modified configuration is provided to the entity. After providing the preview, the configuration is modified.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher L. McGilliard, Seema P. Degwekar, Brian J. Boshes
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Patent number: 9575745Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a deployment management system. A second version of a deployable application is executed concurrently with a first version. Network traffic sent to the first version of the application is redirected to the second version. In the event of an error, network traffic is directed back to the first version of the application. After a period of concurrent execution, the first version of the application is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Andrew Trenton Lipscomb, Christopher L. McGilliard
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Publication number: 20160071174Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a method and system for modifying configurations associated with a hosted electronic platform environment. A request to modify a configuration associated with an entity is obtained. The configuration describes at least one feature including an amount of bandwidth and/or an amount of storage space that is provided to the entity by a hosted service provider. A preview of the modified configuration is provided to the entity. After providing the preview, the configuration is modified.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Christopher L. McGilliard, Seema P. Degwekar, Brian J. Boshes
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Patent number: 9253194Abstract: A computer is configured to impose an access restriction based upon user-provided information, such as a user's birthdate. In order to enforce such a restriction, the computer requests from a user an image of a valid identity document associated with the user, such as a valid driver's license. In response to receiving such an image from the user, the computer performs an image analysis on the image to extract user information. The computer might extract the user's name, address, birthdate, driver's license number, and/or other information from the image for instance. The computer may utilize the extracted information to determine whether the user should be granted access. The computer may determine based upon the extracted information, for instance, whether the age of the user is greater than a minimum age required to access the computer. The computer may be configured to restrict access to a Web site in this manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christopher L. McGilliard
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Patent number: 9158577Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a deployment management system. A second version of a deployable application is executed concurrently with a first version. Network traffic sent to the first version of the application is redirected to the second version. In the event of an error, network traffic is directed back to the first version of the application. After a period of concurrent execution, the first version of the application is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Andrew Trenton Lipscomb, Christopher L. McGilliard
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Patent number: 9146720Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for processing applications to determine compatible devices. An application processing system may determine application dependencies by parsing application manifest files, filtering customer reviews, and/or emulating the application on a virtual device. Based at least in part on the application dependencies, a determination may be made whether to make the application available for download and/or execution on a device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. McGilliard, Calvin Y. Kuo, Patrick R. Schultz, Therapon Skoteinotis, Jean-Philippe Langlois
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Patent number: 9123007Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a method and system for detecting feature conflicts in a vendor account configuration. A request to modify an account configuration for an account holder is obtained. The configuration describes at least one feature provided to the account holder by a hosted service provider. A determination is made as to whether the requested modification complies with at least one vendor feature rule. If the modification complies with the at least one vendor feature rule, the configuration is modified as requested.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. McGilliard, Seema P. Degwekar, Brian J. Boshes
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Publication number: 20140351913Abstract: A computer is configured to impose an access restriction based upon user-provided information, such as a user's birthdate. In order to enforce such a restriction, the computer requests from a user an image of a valid identity document associated with the user, such as a valid driver's license. In response to receiving such an image from the user, the computer performs an image analysis on the image to extract user information. The computer might extract the user's name, address, birthdate, driver's license number, and/or other information from the image for instance. The computer may utilize the extracted information to determine whether the user should be granted access. The computer may determine based upon the extracted information, for instance, whether the age of the user is greater than a minimum age required to access the computer. The computer may be configured to restrict access to a Web site in this manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Christopher L. McGilliard
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Patent number: 8832805Abstract: A computer is configured to impose an access restriction based upon user-provided information, such as a user's birthdate. In order to enforce such a restriction, the computer requests from a user an image of a valid identity document associated with the user, such as a valid driver's license. In response to receiving such an image from the user, the computer performs an image analysis on the image to extract user information. The computer might extract the user's name, address, birthdate, driver's license number, and/or other information from the image for instance. The computer may utilize the extracted information to determine whether the user should be granted access. The computer may determine based upon the extracted information, for instance, whether the age of the user is greater than a minimum age required to access the computer. The computer may be configured to restrict access to a Web site in this manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christopher L. McGilliard
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Publication number: 20140047115Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a deployment management system. A second version of a deployable application is executed concurrently with a first version. Network traffic sent to the first version of the application is redirected to the second version. In the event of an error, network traffic is directed back to the first version of the application. After a period of concurrent execution, the first version of the application is terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James Andrew Trenton Lipscomb, Christopher L. McGilliard
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Patent number: 8640099Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a method and system for detecting feature conflicts in a vendor account configuration. A request to modify an account configuration for an account holder is obtained. The configuration describes at least one feature provided to the account holder by a hosted service provider. A determination is made as to whether the requested modification complies with at least one vendor feature rule. If the modification complies with the at least one vendor feature rule, the configuration is modified as requested.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. McGilliard, Seema P. Degwekar, Brian J. Boshes