Patents by Inventor James H. Wolfston, Jr.
James H. Wolfston, Jr. 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: 11977834Abstract: In one implementation, an asynchronous communications system for distributing communications among selected users whereby those users can generate and distribute new content based upon received communications may include a server for maintaining a plurality of asynchronous communicated content. The communicated content includes a video communication, a transcript synchronized to at least a part of an audio track of the video communication, a distribution list of recipients of the communicated content, and any annotations made to the communicated content. The system further includes an interactive graphical user interface operable on a device of a user. The device is in communication with the server to access communicated content received by the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wolfston, Jr., Herts Chen, Jeff M. Bolton, Stuthi Neal Vennapusapalle, Mikhail A. Krughkov
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Publication number: 20240143900Abstract: In one implementation, an asynchronous communications system for distributing communications among selected users whereby those users can generate and distribute new content based upon received communications may include a server for maintaining a plurality of asynchronous communicated content. The communicated content includes a video communication, a transcript synchronized to at least a part of an audio track of the video communication, a distribution list of recipients of the communicated content, and any annotations made to the communicated content. The system further includes an interactive graphical user interface operable on a device of a user. The device is in communication with the server to access communicated content received by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: James H. Wolfston, JR., Herts Chen, Jeff M. Bolton, Stuthi Neal, Mikhail A. Krughkov
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Publication number: 20180192125Abstract: Aspects of an asynchronous video interview system and related techniques include a server that receives a plurality of pre-recorded video prompts, generates an interview script, transmits a video prompt from the interview script to be displayed at a client computing device, and receives a streamed video response from the client computing device. The server can perform algorithmic analysis on content of the video response. In another aspect, a server obtains response preference data indicating a timing parameter for a response. In another aspect, a video prompt and an information supplement (e.g., a news item) that relates to the content of the video prompt are transmitted. In another aspect, a server automatically selects a video prompt (e.g., a follow-up question) to be displayed at the client computing device (e.g., based on a response or information about an interviewee).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
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Patent number: 9883344Abstract: A method and system for providing location-specific information to users, wherein this information is directly maintained and supplied by the provider of the service. This information is supplied by means of an application running on a personal communication device, where the application is developed and provided by a third-party servicer (e.g., CollegeNET) and the third party servicer makes various program options/APIs of the application available to and selectable by its customers (e.g., various universities). This way, the organization wanting to supply the information, such as a university, does not have to develop their own unique applications to provide a unique user experience tied to the university, and the users don't have to download an application for each school they visit.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: COLLEGENET, INC.Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170150319Abstract: A method and system for providing location-specific information to users, wherein this information is directly maintained and supplied by the provider of the service. This information is supplied by means of an application running on a personal communication device, where the application is developed and provided by a third-party servicer (e.g., CollegeNET) and the third party servicer makes various program options/APIs of the application available to and selectable by its customers (e.g., various universities). This way, the organization wanting to supply the information, such as a university, does not have to develop their own unique applications to provide a unique user experience tied to the university, and the users don't have to download an application for each school they visit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
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Publication number: 20160150276Abstract: Aspects of an asynchronous video interview system and related techniques include a server that receives a plurality of pre-recorded video prompts, generates an interview script, transmits a video prompt from the interview script to be displayed at a client computing device, and receives a streamed video response from the client computing device. The server can perform algorithmic analysis on content of the video response. In another aspect, a server obtains response preference data indicating a timing parameter for a response. In another aspect, a video prompt and an information supplement (e.g., a news item) that relates to the content of the video prompt are transmitted. In another aspect, a server automatically selects a video prompt (e.g., a follow-up question) to be displayed at the client computing device (e.g., based on a response or information about an interviewee).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: COLLEGENET, INC.Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
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Patent number: 9197849Abstract: Aspects of an asynchronous video interview system and related techniques include a server that receives a plurality of pre-recorded video prompts, generates an interview script, transmits a video prompt from the interview script to be displayed at a client computing device, and receives a streamed video response from the client computing device. The server can perform algorithmic analysis on content of the video response. In another aspect, a server obtains response preference data indicating a timing parameter for a response. In another aspect, a video prompt and an information supplement (e.g., a news item) that relates to the content of the video prompt are transmitted. In another aspect, a server automatically selects a video prompt (e.g., a follow-up question) to be displayed at the client computing device (e.g., based on a response or information about an interviewee).Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, Jr.
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Patent number: 9076113Abstract: Automatic transmission of information is generated when the content of a posted electronic form matches a predefined criteria. An interface allows the user to create a criterion template to specify the match criterion without requiring the user to have the skills of a professional programmer. The person to be notified and the form and content of the notification can also be defined by the user and can be dependent on the content of the posted form. In one application, individuals associated with an institution of higher learning are automatically notified when a student submits an electronic profile form showing that the student meets a pre-specified criteria.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: COLLEGENET, INC.Inventors: Matthew W. Hickey, James H. Wolfston, Jr., Susan E. Malveau
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Patent number: 8869021Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for encouraging applicants or others completing electronic forms to complete the forms and to become associated with the institution to which the form is directed. While completing the form or afterward, the applicant follows a hyperlink that presents a personal communication from an identified individual associated with the institution. The communication typically relates to the underlying purpose of the form rather than providing instructions on completing the form. For example, the communication may include a personalized message encouraging the applicant to attend the university. By varying the communication depending on the information entered onto the form by the applicant, the communication can be tailored to the specific background and interests of the applicant.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Collegenet, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wolfston, Jr., Michael D. Hitchcock, David M. Fogarty, Michael W. Ratliff
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Patent number: 8831999Abstract: Aspects of an asynchronous video interview system and related techniques include a server that receives a plurality of pre-recorded video prompts, generates an interview script, transmits a video prompt from the interview script to be displayed at a client computing device, and receives a streamed video response from the client computing device. The server can perform algorithmic analysis on content of the video response. In another aspect, a server obtains response preference data indicating a timing parameter for a response. In another aspect, a video prompt and an information supplement (e.g., a news item) that relates to the content of the video prompt are transmitted. In another aspect, a server automatically selects a video prompt (e.g., a follow-up question) to be displayed at the client computing device (e.g., based on a response or information about an interviewee).Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140201106Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for providing a return on an investment to an endowment that also encourages donations by investing in a vehicles that provide a benefit to the endowed institution. The method includes receiving principal funds from one or more investing entities and receiving data describing an obligation of an endowed institution to pay for goods or services from a supplying entity. The method also includes making a payment to the supplying entity using at least a portion of the principal funds. The method also includes receiving a payment from the endowed institution at a later date for a greater amount than the earlier payment. The payment received from the endowed institution is made at a date later than the payment made to the supplying entity and is an amount that exceeds the payment made to the supplying entity. The method also includes making a payment to an endowment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicants: Inworks Servicing, LLC, CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wolfston, JR., Jacques B. Nichols, Donald G. Carlson, Rodney Schansman, James I. Walker, Melayne Yocum
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Publication number: 20140032215Abstract: Aspects of an asynchronous video interview system and related techniques include a server that receives a plurality of pre-recorded video prompts, generates an interview script, transmits a video prompt from the interview script to be displayed at a client computing device, and receives a streamed video response from the client computing device. The server can perform algorithmic analysis on content of the video response. In another aspect, a server obtains response preference data indicating a timing parameter for a response. In another aspect, a video prompt and an information supplement (e.g., a news item) that relates to the content of the video prompt are transmitted. In another aspect, a server automatically selects a video prompt (e.g., a follow-up question) to be displayed at the client computing device (e.g., based on a response or information about an interviewee).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
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Patent number: 8402067Abstract: Automatic transmission of information is generated when the content of a posted electronic form matches a predefined criteria. An interface allows the user to create a criterion template to specify the match criterion without requiring the user to have the skills of a professional programmer. The person to be notified and the form and content of the notification can also be defined by the user and can be dependent on the content of the posted form. In one application, individuals associated with an institution of higher learning are automatically notified when a student submits an electronic profile form showing that the student meets a pre-specified criteria.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: CollegeNet, Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Hickey, James H. Wolfston, Jr., Susan E. Malveau
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Publication number: 20130019155Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting multimedia responses to prompts within a web form are provided. In one embodiment, a multimedia collection engine provides a multimedia response interface element that may be included with a web form to collect a multimedia response. The multimedia response is stored in association with other web form responses, and both the web form responses and the multimedia response may be viewed by a reviewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: James H. Wolfston, JR., Jeff M. Bolton
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Publication number: 20130019154Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting multimedia responses to prompts within a web form are provided. In one embodiment, a multimedia collection engine provides a multimedia response interface element that may be included with a web form to collect a multimedia response. The multimedia response is stored in association with other web form responses, and both the web form responses and the multimedia response may be viewed by a reviewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: COLLEGENET, INC.Inventors: James H. Wolfston, JR., Jeff M. Bolton
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Patent number: 8280811Abstract: Charitable donations are increased by automatically providing immediate on-line recognition of on-line donors. A list of donors is maintained on a Web page acknowledging the on-line contributions. Donor names on the list can be links to additional information about the donation or the donor. Information about donor and donation is entered by the donor, who can specify what information is to be published on the Web and what information is to remain unpublished. The donor list can be arranged in order of donation size, and donors can compete for position on the list. The donor information can indicate membership in a group, and donations can also be totaled by group to encourage donation competition between groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Collegenet, Inc.Inventor: James H. Wolfston, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090019351Abstract: A forms engine allows data sharing between customizable on-line forms, such as college admissions applications. Before applying, an applicant opens an account with a third party application servicer. After the applicant completes an application for one institution, the data is saved in a data base and automatically populates fields in subsequent application forms. The form for each institution is created from a form description file. Each form is branded for its institution and forms for different institutions differ in appearance and content so that the presence of the third party servicer is transparent to the applicant. The system is extensible without programming, allowing new applicant attributes to be readily incorporated into the system and allowing the content and appearance of the application to be readily changed by changing the description file.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: COLLEGENET, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL D. HITCHCOCK, James H. Wolfston, JR., John W. Stedman, Andree J. Hertz, Raymond L. Price
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Patent number: 7376891Abstract: A forms engine allows data sharing between customizable on-line forms, such as college admissions applications. Before applying, an applicant opens an account with a third party application servicer. After the applicant completes an application for one institution, the data is saved in a data base and automatically populates fields in subsequent application forms. The form for each institution is created from a form description file. Each form is branded for its institution and forms for different institutions differ in appearance and content so that the presence of the third party servicer is transparent to the applicant. The system is extensible without programming, allowing new applicant attributes to be readily incorporated into the system and allowing the content and appearance of the application to be readily changed by changing the description file.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Collegenet, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hitchock, James H. Wolfston, Jr., John W. Stedman, Andreè{grave over ( )} J. Hertz, Raymond L. Price
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Patent number: 6460042Abstract: A forms engine allows data sharing between customizable on-line forms, such as college admissions applications. Before applying, an applicant opens an account with a third party application servicer. After the applicant completes an application for one institution, the data is saved in a data base and automatically populates fields in subsequent application forms. The form for each institution is created from a form description file. Each form is branded for its institution and forms for different institutions differ in appearance and content so that the presence of the third party servicer is transparent to the applicant. The system is extensible without programming, allowing new applicant attributes to be readily incorporated into the system and allowing the content and appearance of the application to be readily changed by changing the description file.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hitchcock, James H. Wolfston, Jr., John W. Stedman, Andreè J. Hertz, Raymond L. Price
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Patent number: 6345278Abstract: A forms engine allows data sharing between customizable on-line forms, such as college admissions applications. After an applicant completes an application, the data is saved in a database and automatically populates fields in subsequent application forms. Each form is branded for its institution and forms for different institutions differ in appearance and content so that the presence of the third party servicer is transparent to the applicant. The system is extensible without programming, allowing new applicant attributes to be readily incorporated into the system and allowing the content and appearance of the application to be readily changed by changing the description file. Information stored about each attribute allows the specification of data validation rules and data sharing and grouping rules, as well as dependency rules that permit application page content to depend on applicant's responses on a previous page.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1999Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hitchcock, James H. Wolfston, Jr., John W. Stedman, Andreè J. Hertz, Raymond L. Price