Patents by Inventor Jack Benjamin Strong

Jack Benjamin Strong 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).

  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 11789930
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Dropbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING AND SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220179842
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 11341114
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Dropbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 11334555
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Dropbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 11269852
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Dropbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing synchronization system
    Patent number: 10956404
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: DROPBOX, INC.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 10769131
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: DROPBOX, INC.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing synchronization system
    Patent number: 10515070
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Dropbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING AND SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190334986
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing synchronization system
    Patent number: 10423604
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Dropbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190258624
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 10380099
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: DROPBOX, INC.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 10320904
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: DROPBOX, INC.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system
    Patent number: 10158708
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: DROPBOX, INC.
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin Strong, Gibu Thomas
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING AND SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160028815
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160028812
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160028814
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160026704
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160028810
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A FILE SHARING SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160028852
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for managing and sharing picture files. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises providing a server platform and providing a datastore on the server platform for maintaining full resolution copies of the files shared between a plurality of sharing clients. A synchronization engine is provided on the server platform and is configured to send real-time updates to a plurality of sharing clients when at least one of the sharing clients updates or changes one of said files. A web interface may also be provided that allows a user to access files in the datastore through the use of a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jack Benjamin STRONG, Gibu THOMAS