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).

  • Publication number: 20140324450
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Health Grades, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
  • Patent number: 8719052
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Health Grades, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
  • Publication number: 20120284045
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: David G Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
  • Publication number: 20110022579
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Health Grades, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
  • Publication number: 20100268549
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Health Grades, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
  • Patent number: 7752060
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Health Grades, Inc.
    Inventors: David G Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
  • Publication number: 20070185732
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: David G. Hicks, Scott Montroy, John Neal
  • Patent number: 6741791
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ben S. Wymore, Christopher H. Genly, David G. Hicks
  • Patent number: 6456978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ben S. Wymore, Christopher H. Genly, David G. Hicks
  • Patent number: 6329984
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Dale W. Boss, David G. Hicks
  • Patent number: 5758110
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Dale W. Boss, David G. Hicks