Patents by Inventor David G. De Vorchik
David G. De Vorchik 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: 10489044Abstract: In an electronic file system, preview information is provided to the user during a drag operation of a selected object onto a target object. The information indicates what type(s) of action is to be taken should the selected object be dropped onto the target object. The action(s) to be taken may depend upon the type of the selected object and/or the type of the target object. For example, where the selected object is an item and the target object is a persisted auto-list, the action may include adding, removing, or modifying one or more properties of the selected object to conform to one or more criteria defined by the persisted auto-list. Also, numerical feedback may be provided to the user where multiple objects are selected. For example, where seven objects are selected, the textual number “7” may appear next to the cursor.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Charles Cummins, Cornelis K. Van Dok, David G. De Vorchik, Stephan Hoefnagels, Timothy P. McKee, Tyler K. Beam
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Patent number: 9910569Abstract: An address bar user interface control includes one or more interactive segments. A segment may include one or more filters or selection criteria for selecting content from physical and/or virtual locations. In some instances, a segment may include two or more filters or selection criteria which are logically combined for selecting content.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Patrice L. Miner, Zeke Odins-Lucas, David G. De Vorchik, Charles Cummins, Paul A. Gusmorino
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Patent number: 9785303Abstract: In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Paul Cutsinger, Cornelis K. Van Dok, David G. De Vorchik, Eli Y. Tamanaha, Kenneth M. Tubbs, Lyon K. F. Wong, Paul Gusmorino, Sasanka Chalivendra
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Patent number: 9703893Abstract: Various embodiments provide for use of multiple different search engines. The individual search engines are configured to conduct searches in different ways across a search space that includes different types of data sets. In at least some embodiments, the type of search engine that is utilized is selected to due characteristics of the data set(s) that is (are) to be searched. In search spaces that include different types of data sets, combining and mixing different search engines to collectively search the search space can provide a desirably fast and robust user experience.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David A. Matthews, Matthew R. Lerner, David G. De Vorchik, Stuart Sechrest, Song Zou, Bret P. Anderson
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Publication number: 20160357383Abstract: In an electronic file system, preview information is provided to the user during a drag operation of a selected object onto a target object. The information indicates what type(s) of action is to be taken should the selected object be dropped onto the target object. The action(s) to be taken may depend upon the type of the selected object and/or the type of the target object. For example, where the selected object is an item and the target object is a persisted auto-list, the action may include adding, removing, or modifying one or more properties of the selected object to conform to one or more criteria defined by the persisted auto-list. Also, numerical feedback may be provided to the user where multiple objects are selected. For example, where seven objects are selected, the textual number “7” may appear next to the cursor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: CHARLES CUMMINS, CORNELIS K. VAN DOK, DAVID G. DE VORCHIK, STEPHAN HOEFNAGELS, TIMOTHY P. MCKEE, TYLER K. BEAM
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Patent number: 9361313Abstract: A system and method for filtering and organizing items from computer memories based on common elements is provided. Filters can be provided for manipulating the items, which serve as tools for narrowing down a set of items. The filters can be dynamically generated based on the properties of the separate items. The system can utilize virtual folders. The virtual folders can expose regular files and folders to users in different views based on their metadata instead of the actual physical underlying file system structure on the disk. Quick links can be provided, which serve as a set of predefined links (e.g., located on the left side of the display) that can be clicked on to generate useful views of the sets of items. Libraries, which can provide large groups of usable types of items that can be associated together, may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Shaun A. Kaasten, Jason F. Moore, Kenneth M. Tubbs, Relja Ivanovic, David G. De Vorchik, Richard M. Banks, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 9361312Abstract: A system and method for filtering and organizing items from computer memories based on common elements. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, filters are provided for manipulating the items. The filters are essentially tools for narrowing down a set of items. In one embodiment, the filters are dynamically generated based on the properties of the separate items. The system utilizes virtual folders. The virtual folders expose regular files and folders to users in different views based on their metadata instead of the actual physical underlying file system structure on the disk. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, quick links are provided. In one embodiment, quick links are a set of predefined links (e.g., located on the left side of the display) that can be clicked on to generate useful views of the sets of items. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, libraries are provided. Libraries consist of large groups of usable types of items that can be associated together.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Shaun A. Kaasten, Jason F. Moore, Kenneth M. Tubbs, Relja Ivanovic, David G. De Vorchik, Richard M. Banks, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 9354800Abstract: In an electronic file system, preview information is provided to the user during a drag operation of a selected object onto a target object. The information indicates what type(s) of action is to be taken should the selected object be dropped onto the target object. The action(s) to be taken may depend upon the type of the selected object and/or the type of the target object. For example, where the selected object is an item and the target object is a persisted auto-list, the action may include adding, removing, or modifying one or more properties of the selected object to conform to one or more criteria defined by the persisted auto-list. Also, numerical feedback may be provided to the user where multiple objects are selected. For example, where seven objects are selected, the textual number “7” may appear next to the cursor.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Charles Cummins, Cornelis K. Van Dok, David G. De Vorchik, Stephan Hoefnagels, Timothy P. McKee, Tyler K. Beam
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Patent number: 9323867Abstract: Various embodiments provide a search tool that utilizes multiple different search engines. The individual search engines are configured to conduct searches in different ways across a search space that includes different types of data sets. In at least some embodiments, the type of search engine that is utilized is a function of characteristics of the data set(s) that is (are) to be searched. In search spaces that include different types of data sets, combining and mixing different search engines to collectively search the search space can provide a desirably fast and robust user experience.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David A. Matthews, Matthew R Lerner, David G. De Vorchik, Stuart Sechrest, Song Zou, Bret P Anderson
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Publication number: 20150317397Abstract: Various embodiments provide for use of multiple different search engines. The individual search engines are configured to conduct searches in different ways across a search space that includes different types of data sets. In at least some embodiments, the type of search engine that is utilized is selected to due characteristics of the data set(s) that is (are) to be searched. In search spaces that include different types of data sets, combining and mixing different search engines to collectively search the search space can provide a desirably fast and robust user experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: David A. Matthews, Matthew R. Lerner, David G. De Vorchik, Stuart Sechrest, Song Zou, Bret P. Anderson
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Publication number: 20150234893Abstract: A system and method for filtering and organizing items from computer memories based on common elements. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, filters are provided for manipulating the items. The filters are essentially tools for narrowing down a set of items. In one embodiment, the filters are dynamically generated based on the properties of the separate items. The system utilizes virtual folders. The virtual folders expose regular files and folders to users in different views based on their metadata instead of the actual physical underlying file system structure on the disk. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, quick links are provided. In one embodiment, quick links are a set of predefined links (e.g., located on the left side of the display) that can be clicked on to generate useful views of the sets of items. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, libraries are provided. Libraries consist of large groups of usable types of items that can be associated together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Shaun A. Kaasten, Jason F. Moore, Kenneth M. Tubbs, Relja Ivanovic, David G. De Vorchik, Richard M. Banks, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 8918735Abstract: A virtual address bar user interface control is presented. The virtual address bar comprises an interactive address segment and a conventional address segment. The interactive address segment corresponds to a predefined filter comprising selection criteria applied to content stored on a storage device. Selection of the interactive address segment causes content satisfying the predefined filter to be displayed. The conventional address segment references content at the content's particular location within a hierarchical file system structure on the storage device. Selection of the conventional address segment causes the content stored at the particular location to be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.Inventors: J. Craig Hally, Jason F. Moore, Richard M. Banks, Patrice L. Miner, Kenneth A. Koch, Mark R. Ligameri, Shaun A. Kaasten, Michael Sheldon, David G. De Vorchik, Zeke B. Odins-Lucas
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Publication number: 20130311953Abstract: In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: PAUL CUTSINGER, CORNELIS K. VAN DOK, DAVID G. DE VORCHIK, ELI Y. TAMANAHA, KENNETH M. TUBBS, LYON K.F. WONG, PAUL GUSMORINO, SASANKA CHALIVENDRA
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Publication number: 20130263060Abstract: A virtual address bar user interface control is presented. The virtual address bar comprises an interactive address segment and a conventional address segment. The interactive address segment corresponds to a predefined filter comprising selection criteria applied to content stored on a storage device. Selection of the interactive address segment causes content satisfying the predefined filter to be displayed. The conventional address segment references content at the content's particular location within a hierarchical file system structure on the storage device. Selection of the conventional address segment causes the content stored at the particular location to be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: J. CRAIG HALLY, JASON R. MOORE, RICHARD M. BANKS, PATRICE L. MINER, KENNETH A. KOCH, MARK A. LIGAMERI, SHAUN A. KAASTEN, MICHAEL SHELDON, DAVID G. DE VORCHIK, ZEKE B. ODINS-LUCAS
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Patent number: 8522154Abstract: In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Paul Cutsinger, Cornelis K. Van Dok, David G. De Vorchik, Eli Y. Tamanaha, Kenneth M. Tubbs, Lyon K. F. Wong, Paul Gusmorino, Sasanka Chalivendra
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Patent number: 8516387Abstract: A virtual address bar user interface control is presented. The virtual address bar comprises one or more interactive address segments and one or more conventional address segments. Each interactive address segment corresponds to a predefined filter comprising selection criteria applied to content stored on a storage device. Selection of the one or more interactive address segments navigates a user to content satisfying the predefined filters of the one or more selected interactive address segments. Each conventional address segment references content at the content's particular location on the storage device. Selection of the one or more conventional address segments navigates the user to content at the content's particular location.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: J. Craig Hally, Kenneth A. Koch, Mark R. Ligameri, Jason R. Moore, Shaun A. Kaasten, Richard M. Banks, Michael Sheldon, David G. De Vorchik, Zeke B. Odins-Lucas, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 8375335Abstract: Methods and systems providing a user interface control allowing a user to specify a scope of items on a computer system or network is disclosed. Certain aspects provide an input control through which a user can specify an explicit scope, or range, of items, while also identifying explicit exclusions from the specified scope, thereby reducing ambiguity regarding identification of items included and items excluded from the scope. When a user explicitly selects an item for inclusion in the scope, the explicitly selected item is added to the scope definition, and all descendants of the explicitly selected item are implicitly selected for inclusion. When a user explicitly selects an item for exclusion from the scope, the explicitly selected item is added to the scope definition as an exclusion from an explicitly included item, and all descendants of the explicitly selected item are implicitly selected for exclusion.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Lyon King-Fook Wong, Stephan Hoefnagels, Timothy P. McKee, Chris J. Guzak, David G. De Vorchik, Benjamin A. Betz
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Patent number: 8335836Abstract: Implementing a consistent user name-space on networked computing devices includes various components and methods. When a network connection between a local or host computing device and one or more remote computing devices is present, remote items are represented using the same methodology as items located on the host computing device. To the user, remote and local items are indistinguishable. When the network connection is lost or items located on a remote computer are otherwise unavailable, the unavailable items remain represented on the host computing device. Unavailable items are represented in a way that informs the user that the items may not be fully accessed.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Brian S Aust, David G. De Vorchik, Yun Lin, Timothy P McKee, Jason F. Moore, Shishir Pardikar, Mohammed Samji, David C Steere, Navjot Virk
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Publication number: 20120266099Abstract: A virtual address bar user interface control is presented. The virtual address bar comprises one or more interactive address segments and one or more conventional address segments. Each interactive address segment corresponds to a predefined filter comprising selection criteria applied to content stored on a storage device. Selection of the one or more interactive address segments navigates a user to content satisfying the predefined filters of the one or more selected interactive address segments. Each conventional address segment references content at the content's particular location on the storage device. Selection of the one or more conventional address segments navigates the user to content at the content's particular location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: J. CRAIG HALLY, KENNETH A. KOCH, MARK R. LIGAMERI, JASON R. MOORE, SHAUN A. KAASTEN, RICHARD M. BANKS, MICHAEL SHELDON, DAVID G. DE VORCHIK, ZEKE B. ODINS-LUCAS, PATRICE L. MINER
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Patent number: 8209624Abstract: A virtual address bar user interface control is presented. The virtual address bar includes a plurality of interactive segments, each segment corresponding to a predetermined filter for selecting content in a computer file system. Collectively, the interactive segments represent a virtual address for selecting content. Selecting an interactive segment in the virtual address bar causes those segments subsequent to the selected segment to be removed from the virtual address bar. A user may select a peer filter for a segment to replace that segment's current filter and removes those segments subsequent to the updated segment. The virtual address bar can be selectively configured to operate as a conventional address bar, and reconfigured to operate as a virtual address bar. Additional filter segments are added to the end of the existing filter segments. Those existing filter segments that conflict with the added segment are removed from the virtual address bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: J. Craig Hally, Kenneth A. Koch, Mark R. Ligameri, Jason F. Moore, Shaun A. Kaasten, Richard M. Banks, Michael Sheldon, David G. De Vorchik, Zeke B. Odins-Lucas, Patrice L. Miner