Patents by Inventor Howard Wolfish
Howard Wolfish 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: 11966879Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Li, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Publication number: 20230040830Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Li, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Patent number: 11288632Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Li, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Publication number: 20200302394Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Nicholls, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Publication number: 20170364863Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, JR., Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Nicholls, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Patent number: 9756093Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating a sample of electronic content for transmission to others. For example, a user may select a portion of an electronic content file to be transmitted as an excerpt file to another user. In some instances, transmission may be prohibited based on various criteria.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Guy Story, Howard Wolfish, Bryan Field-Elliot, Glenn Rogers, Alexander Galkin, Igor Grebnev, John Federico, Steven Hatch, Deepa Muralikrishnan, Arik Meyer
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Patent number: 9697497Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, Jr., Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Nicholls, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Patent number: 8832319Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, Jr., Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Nicholls, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Publication number: 20140129939Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating a sample of electronic content for transmission to others. For example, a user may select a portion of an electronic content file to be transmitted as an excerpt file to another user. In some instances, transmission may be prohibited based on various criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: AUDIBLE, INC.Inventors: Guy Story, Howard Wolfish, Bryan Field-Elliot, Glenn Rogers, Alexander Galkin, Igor Grebnev, John Federico, Steven Hatch, Deepa Muralikrishnan, Arik Meyer
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Patent number: 8635129Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering content to a consumer and tracking the content consumed. For example, electronic content may be provided to a playback device of a consumer. An indication of the amount of content actually consumed by the consumer may be received, where the amount is determined by tracking the content consumed. A cost of content may be calculated based on the indication of the amount of content consumed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Guy Story, Howard Wolfish, Bryan Field-Elliot, Glenn Rogers, Alexander Galkin, Igor Grebnev, John Federico, Steven Hatch, Deepa Muralikrishnan, Arik Meyer
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Publication number: 20130013812Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, JR., Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Nicholls, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Publication number: 20120290456Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering content to a consumer and tracking the content consumed. For example, electronic content may be provided to a playback device of a consumer. An indication of the amount of content actually consumed by the consumer may be received, where the amount is determined by tracking the content consumed. A cost of content may be calculated based on the indication of the amount of content consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Guy Story, Howard Wolfish, Bryan Field-Elliot, Glenn Rogers, Alexander Galkin, Igor Grebnev, John Federico, Steven Hatch, Deepa Muralikrishnan, Arik Meyer
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Publication number: 20120197998Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the sharing of synchronization information corresponding to content among devices in a communication network. An originating device collects synchronization information related to the presentation of content to a user via the originating device. The synchronization information is defined according to reference points related to the presentation of the content to the user via the originating device, including a current state of the presentation of the content and/or additional information obtained during the presentation of the content. Based on detection of a synchronization event, the originating device transmits the collected synchronization information, resulting in the receipt of the synchronization information by one or more receiving devices. Thereafter, the presentation of the content to the user on one of the receiving devices can incorporate the synchronization information collected and transmitted by the originating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Steven Kessel, Ian W. Freed, Guy A. Story, JR., Howard Wolfish, Amit D. Agarwal, Nanyan Nicholls, John Lattyak, James C. Slezak, Beryl Tomay, Jeffrey P. Bezos
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Patent number: 8230037Abstract: Systems and methods for customized content delivery are provided. Customized and individualized electronic content over a network are included. The content delivered through content feeds may be specifically tailored to a specific user based numerous criteria including, but not limited to, attributes of a user, usage characteristics, subject matter of previous downloads, subscription details, and targeted advertising. The content provider may track and monitor the download characteristics of individual users and adapt the content delivered in the feeds.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Guy Story, Howard Wolfish, Bryan Field-Elliot, Glenn Rogers, Alexander Galkin, Igor Grebnev, John Federico, Steven Hatch, Deepa Muralikrishnan, Arik Meyer
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Patent number: 7917643Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a computer system that can transfer a digital information file to a removable media storage. The digital information file can include targeting information, which may include combined descrambling information and information identifying a mobile playback device. The mobile playback device can render the targeted digital information file if the information identifying the mobile playback device included in the targeting information corresponds to an identifier of the mobile playback device, so as to allow the mobile playback device to descramble the targeted digital information file using the descrambling information.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Howard Wolfish, Igor Grebnev, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Guy Story, Alexander Galkin
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Publication number: 20090150487Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Howard Wolfish, Igor Grebnev, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Guy Story, Alexander Galkin
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Publication number: 20080091796Abstract: Systems and methods for customized content delivery are provided. Customized and individualized electronic content over a network are included. The content delivered through content feeds may be specifically tailored to a specific user based numerous criteria including, but not limited to, attributes of a user, usage characteristics, subject matter of previous downloads, subscription details, and targeted advertising. The content provider may track and monitor the download characteristics of individual users and adapt the content delivered in the feeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Guy Story, Howard Wolfish, Bryan Field-Elliot, Glenn Rogers, Alexander Galkin, Igor Grebnev, John Federico, Steven Hatch, Deepa Muralikrishnan, Arik Meyer
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Publication number: 20060074985Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: Howard Wolfish, Igor Grebnev, Benjamin Jun, Guy Story, Alexander Galkin