Patents by Inventor Isabel Sophie SHARP

Isabel Sophie SHARP 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: 20240134498
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to present a structured arrangement for tracking content items on a shared user interface (UI) during a communication session. The structured arrangement is a list that is displayed in a specific region of the shared UI. Inclusion of content items in the list makes it easier for users to locate and interact with those content items throughout the communication session. The ability to create and manipulate the list may be limited to only certain users such as a moderator. Use of this list can promote inclusivity and fairness. For instance, inclusion in the list may prevent content items from being forgotten or ignored. Additionally, the names of users who contributed the content items may be shown in the list thereby providing recognition for those users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca LEWBEL, Isabel Sophie SHARP, Adam Michael GLEISNER, Lindsey CONWAY, Clea ALLINGTON, Minu GEORGE, Samantha Robbie COURTS, Margaret Arlene GROUNDS, Scott H.W. SNYDER, Nassr ALBAHADLY
  • Patent number: 11847250
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for a computing system that allows users to control the disclosure of their identities during communication sessions. Users can control the disclosure of their identities with respect to certain types of shared content. In one mode of operation, a user can share content anonymously. In another mode of operation, identity may be revealed when certain conditions are met or revealed to only certain other users. For example, the identity of a user who shared a comment anonymously may be revealed if multiple other users agree with that comment. In another mode of operation, the user's identity is revealed to all other users such as in a live video stream. The computing system can control display of users' identities based on user instructions or based on triggering conditions. A user interface (UI) can show content items that identify a user together with content items that are shared anonymously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca Lewbel, Isabel Sophie Sharp, Adam Michael Gleisner, Lindsey Conway, Clea Allington, Minu George, Samantha Robbie Courts, Margaret Arlene Grounds, Scott H. W. Snyder, Nassr Albahadly
  • Publication number: 20220067210
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for a computing system that allows users to control the disclosure of their identities during communication sessions. Users can control the disclosure of their identities with respect to certain types of shared content. In one mode of operation, a user can share content anonymously. In another mode of operation, identity may be revealed when certain conditions are met or revealed to only certain other users. For example, the identity of a user who shared a comment anonymously may be revealed if multiple other users agree with that comment. In another mode of operation, the user's identity is revealed to all other users such as in a live video stream. The computing system can control display of users' identities based on user instructions or based on triggering conditions. A user interface (UI) can show content items that identify a user together with content items that are shared anonymously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca LEWBEL, Isabel Sophie SHARP, Adam Michael GLEISNER, Lindsey CONWAY, Clea ALLINGTON, Minu GEORGE, Samantha Robbie COURTS, Margaret Arlene GROUNDS, Scott H.W. SNYDER, Nassr ALBAHADLY
  • Patent number: 11262886
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to present a structured arrangement for tracking content items on a shared user interface (UI) during a communication session. The structured arrangement is a list that is displayed in a specific region of the shared UI. Inclusion of content items in the list makes it easier for users to locate and interact with those content items throughout the communication session. The ability to create and manipulate the list may be limited to only certain users such as a moderator. Use of this list can promote inclusivity and fairness. For instance, inclusion in the list may prevent content items from being forgotten or ignored. Additionally, the names of users who contributed the content items may be shown in the list thereby providing recognition for those users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca Lewbel, Isabel Sophie Sharp, Adam Michael Gleisner, Lindsey Conway, Clea Allington, Minu George, Samantha Robbie Courts, Margaret Arlene Grounds, Scott H. W. Snyder, Nassr Albahadly
  • Patent number: 11205013
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for a computing system that allows users to control the disclosure of their identities during communication sessions. Users can control the disclosure of their identities with respect to certain types of shared content. In one mode of operation, a user can share content anonymously. In another mode of operation, identity may be revealed when certain conditions are met or revealed to only certain other users. For example, the identity of a user who shared a comment anonymously may be revealed if multiple other users agree with that comment. In another mode of operation, the user's identity is revealed to all other users such as in a live video stream. The computing system can control display of users' identities based on user instructions or based on triggering conditions. A user interface (UI) can show content items that identify a user together with content items that are shared anonymously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca Lewbel, Isabel Sophie Sharp, Adam Michael Gleisner, Lindsey Conway, Clea Allington, Minu George, Samantha Robbie Courts, Margaret Arlene Grounds, Scott H. W. Snyder, Nassr Albahadly
  • Publication number: 20210333955
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to present a structured arrangement for tracking content items on a shared user interface (UI) during a communication session. The structured arrangement is a list that is displayed in a specific region of the shared UI. Inclusion of content items in the list makes it easier for users to locate and interact with those content items throughout the communication session. The ability to create and manipulate the list may be limited to only certain users such as a moderator. Use of this list can promote inclusivity and fairness. For instance, inclusion in the list may prevent content items from being forgotten or ignored. Additionally, the names of users who contributed the content items may be shown in the list thereby providing recognition for those users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca Lewbel, Isabel Sophie Sharp, Adam Michael Gleisner, Lindsey Conway, Clea Allington, Minu George, Samantha Robbie Courts, Margaret Arlene Grounds, Scott H.W. Snyder, Nassr Albahadly
  • Patent number: 11042275
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to provide a computationally efficient interface for collaborative viewing and/or editing of shared content. Individual users may separately edit (e.g., create, modify, etc.) content in a particular section (e.g., area, region, page, etc.) of a shared data unit such as a file. A result of this separate editing may cause sections of the shared data unit to be off-screen from a perspective of a user and/or a computing device being used by the user. The disclosed techniques provide an effective way for an individual user, of a multi-user sharing session, to request that other users view content being edited by the individual user in a section that is “off-screen” for the other users. Based on the request, a selectable user interface element can be displayed enabling efficient access to the content to be viewed by the other users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca Lewbel, Adam Michael Gleisner, Lindsey Nicole Conway, Clea Allington, Minu George, Samantha Robbie Courts, Margaret Arlene Grounds, Scott H. W. Snyder, Nassr Victor Albahadly, Isabel Sophie Sharp
  • Publication number: 20210117573
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for a computing system that allows users to control the disclosure of their identities during communication sessions. Users can control the disclosure of their identities with respect to certain types of shared content. In one mode of operation, a user can share content anonymously. In another mode of operation, identity may be revealed when certain conditions are met or revealed to only certain other users. For example, the identity of a user who shared a comment anonymously may be revealed if multiple other users agree with that comment. In another mode of operation, the user's identity is revealed to all other users such as in a live video stream. The computing system can control display of users' identities based on user instructions or based on triggering conditions. A user interface (UI) can show content items that identify a user together with content items that are shared anonymously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca LEWBEL, Isabel Sophie SHARP, Adam Michael GLEISNER, Lindsey CONWAY, Clea ALLINGTON, Minu GEORGE, Samantha Robbie COURTS, Margaret Arlene GROUNDS, Scott H.W. SNYDER, Nassr ALBAHADLY
  • Publication number: 20210117050
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to present a structured arrangement for tracking content items on a shared user interface (UI) during a communication session. The structured arrangement is a list that is displayed in a specific region of the shared UI. Inclusion of content items in the list makes it easier for users to locate and interact with those content items throughout the communication session. The ability to create and manipulate the list may be limited to only certain users such as a moderator. Use of this list can promote inclusivity and fairness. For instance, inclusion in the list may prevent content items from being forgotten or ignored. Additionally, the names of users who contributed the content items may be shown in the list thereby providing recognition for those users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca LEWBEL, Isabel Sophie SHARP, Adam Michael GLEISNER, Lindsey CONWAY, Clea ALLINGTON, Minu GEORGE, Samantha Robbie COURTS, Margaret Arlene GROUNDS, Scott H.W. SNYDER, Nassr ALBAHADLY
  • Publication number: 20210117929
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to adapt an agenda for a communication session so the agenda more accurately reflects the actual course of discussion during the communication session. A graphical user interface is configured to display aspects of the agenda so that participants of the communication session are aware of topics being discussed or to be discussed, as well as the time initially assigned to discuss the topics. The agenda can adapt depending on the course of discussion during the communication session. That is, agenda items can be removed, reordered, added, extended, shortened, etc. based on an analysis of actual topics being discussed during the communication session and the timing of such discussions. The agenda can additionally or alternatively encourage participation and inclusivity. For instance, the agenda can inform participants of behavior-related goals associated with participation and inclusivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca LEWBEL, Isabel Sophie SHARP, Adam Michael GLEISNER, Lindsey CONWAY, Clea ALLINGTON, Minu GEORGE, Samantha Robbie COURTS, Margaret Arlene GROUNDS, Scott H.W. SNYDER, Nassr ALBAHADLY
  • Publication number: 20200319778
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to provide a computationally efficient interface for collaborative viewing and/or editing of shared content. Individual users may separately edit (e.g., create, modify, etc.) content in a particular section (e.g., area, region, page, etc.) of a shared data unit such as a file. A result of this separate editing may cause sections of the shared data unit to be off-screen from a perspective of a user and/or a computing device being used by the user. The disclosed techniques provide an effective way for an individual user, of a multi-user sharing session, to request that other users view content being edited by the individual user in a section that is “off-screen” for the other users. Based on the request, a selectable user interface element can be displayed enabling efficient access to the content to be viewed by the other users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca LEWBEL, Adam Michael GLEISNER, Lindsey Nicole CONWAY, Clea ALLINGTON, Minu GEORGE, Samantha Robbie COURTS, Margaret Arlene GROUNDS, Scott H.W. SNYDER, Nassr Victor ALBAHADLY, Isabel Sophie SHARP