Patents by Inventor David G. Hicks
David G. Hicks 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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Publication number: 20140324450Abstract: An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Health Grades, Inc.Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
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Patent number: 8719052Abstract: An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Health Grades, Inc.Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
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Publication number: 20120284045Abstract: An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: David G Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
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Publication number: 20110022579Abstract: An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Health Grades, Inc.Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
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Publication number: 20100268549Abstract: An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Health Grades, Inc.Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
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Patent number: 7752060Abstract: An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Health Grades, Inc.Inventors: David G Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
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Publication number: 20070185732Abstract: An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
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Patent number: 6741791Abstract: A system allows a user to use spoken commands to select a position in an audio/visual program. The program may be identified by a file associated with a stored portion of a program that includes a field that identifies positions in the program. When the user requests a position, the user's speech is recognized to produce information that may be compared to the information in the field to locate the position selected by the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ben S. Wymore, Christopher H. Genly, David G. Hicks
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Patent number: 6456978Abstract: A system allows a user to use conversational commands to control the recording of video programming. In some embodiments of the present invention, these natural language commands may be also utilized to manage a video library or to manage a schedule for video recordings. The video recording device may be an analog or digital system.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ben S. Wymore, Christopher H. Genly, David G. Hicks
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Patent number: 6329984Abstract: A method for sharing control of a shared application with a client user. The method comprising transmitting a mouse capture indication to a client system if a host system detects a mouse capture event for the shared application, and transmitting a mouse release capture indication to the client system if the host system detects a mouse release event for the shared application.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1997Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Dale W. Boss, David G. Hicks
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Patent number: 5758110Abstract: Methods and apparatus for task based application sharing in a graphic user interface such as for Windows.RTM. are provided. A host user designates an application to be shared, referred to as a shared application. Another user at a remote location, referred to as the client user, shares control of the shared application. The shared application runs and executes only on the host system. The client system has a rectangular area on the display screen within which all shared applications are displayed. The client system renders an image of all windows of a shared application including pop-up dialogs and Menus without also displaying unshared applications. Further, both the client and the host users continue to perform normal operations outside of the shared rectangular area, and the host user defines the tasks which are to be shared.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Dale W. Boss, David G. Hicks