Patents by Inventor Jay H. Lieske, JR.

Jay H. Lieske, 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).

  • Patent number: 10739976
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and media for creating a plan through multimodal search inputs are provided. A first search request comprises a first input received via a first input mode and a second input received via a different second input mode. The second input identifies a geographic area. First search results are displayed based on the first search request and corresponding to the geographic area. Each of the first search results is associated with a geographic location. A selection of one of the first search results is received and added to a plan. A second search request is received after the selection, and second search results are displayed in response to the second search request. The second search results are based on the second search request and correspond to the geographic location of the selected one of the first search results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael J. Johnston, Patrick Ehlen, Hyuckchul Jung, Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Ethan Selfridge, Brant J. Vasilieff, Jay Gordon Wilpon
  • Publication number: 20180157403
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and media for creating a plan through multimodal search inputs are provided. A first search request comprises a first input received via a first input mode and a second input received via a different second input mode. The second input identifies a geographic area. First search results are displayed based on the first search request and corresponding to the geographic area. Each of the first search results is associated with a geographic location. A selection of one of the first search results is received and added to a plan. A second search request is received after the selection, and second search results are displayed in response to the second search request. The second search results are based on the second search request and correspond to the geographic location of the selected one of the first search results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael J. JOHNSTON, Patrick EHLEN, Hyuckchul JUNG, Jay H. LIESKE, JR., Ethan SELFRIDGE, Brant J. VASILIEFF, Jay Gordon WILPON
  • Patent number: 9904450
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and media for creating a plan through multimodal search inputs are provided. A multimodal virtual assistant receives a first search request which comprises a geographic area. First search results are displayed in response to the first search request being received. The first search results are based on the first search request and correspond to the geographic area. Each of the first search results is associated with a geographic location. The multimodal virtual assistant receives a selection of one of the first search results, and adds the selected one of the first search results to a plan. A second search request is received after the selection, and second search results are displayed in response to the second search request being received. The second search results are based on the second search request and correspond to the geographic location of the selected one of the first search results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael J. Johnston, Patrick Ehlen, Hyuckchul Jung, Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Ethan Selfridge, Brant J. Vasilieff, Jay Gordon Wilpon
  • Patent number: 9842318
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location of a planned event via a selection of a listing that has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Samantha Nebrich
  • Patent number: 9836197
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location of a planned event via a selection of a listing that has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Samantha Nebrich
  • Publication number: 20160179908
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and media for creating a plan through multimodal search inputs are provided. A multimodal virtual assistant receives a first search request which comprises a geographic area. First search results are displayed in response to the first search request being received. The first search results are based on the first search request and correspond to the geographic area. Each of the first search results is associated with a geographic location. The multimodal virtual assistant receives a selection of one of the first search results, and adds the selected one of the first search results to a plan. A second search request is received after the selection, and second search results are displayed in response to the second search request being received. The second search results are based on the second search request and correspond to the geographic location of the selected one of the first search results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael J. JOHNSTON, Patrick EHLEN, Hyuckchul JUNG, Jay H. LIESKE, JR., Ethan SELFRIDGE, Brant J. VASILIEFF, Jay Gordon WILPON
  • Publication number: 20150378565
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location, of a planned event via a selection of a listing that: has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, JR., Samantha Nebrich
  • Publication number: 20150356515
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location of a planned event via a selection of a listing that has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, JR., Samantha Nebrich
  • Patent number: 9177068
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate search of listings of businesses according to opening date or age of the businesses at their current business locations. For example, a user may submit a search request for listings of new businesses (e.g., the businesses having the “Grand Opening” status) at a location specified by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventors: Man Tat Lam, Jay H. Lieske, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9047591
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location of a planned event via a selection of a listing that has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: YELLOWPAGES.COM LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Samantha Nebrich
  • Patent number: 9043431
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location of a planned event via a selection of a listing that has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: YELLOWPAGES.COM LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Samantha Nebrich
  • Patent number: 8700447
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate the presentation of listings according to levels of user interest in the listings. For example, statistics generated from tracking user interactions with the listings and/or other parameters can be used to measure or estimate a level of current user interest in a listing. Listings in search results can be presented in an order according to the levels of current user interest in the listings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Yellowpages.com LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Samantha Nebrich
  • Patent number: 8676789
    Abstract: Systems and methods sort location dependent information based on selecting multiple groups of information according to location, ordering the groups based on location, and ordering the information within the groups based on at least one or more other criteria. The size(s) of the areas used to select the groups may be predetermined, or dynamically determined (e.g., based on clustering of information along distance to a location of interest).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Yellowpages.com LLC
    Inventors: Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Stephen Chappell
  • Patent number: 8423536
    Abstract: Systems and methods sort location dependent information based on selecting multiple groups of information according to location, ordering the groups based on location, and ordering the information within the groups based on at least one or more other criteria. The size(s) of the areas used to select the groups may be predetermined, or dynamically determined (e.g., based on clustering of information along distance to a location of interest).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Yellowpages.com LLC
    Inventors: Jay H. Lieske, Jr., Stephen Chappell
  • Publication number: 20100036806
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate search of listings of businesses according to opening date or age of the businesses at their current business locations. For example, a user may submit a search request for listings of new businesses (e.g., the businesses having the “Grand Opening” status) at a location specified by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: YELLOWPAGES.COM LLC
    Inventors: Man Tat LAM, Jay H. LIESKE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100036807
    Abstract: Systems and methods sort location dependent information based on selecting multiple groups of information according to location, ordering the groups based on location, and ordering the information within the groups based on at least one or more other criteria. The size(s) of the areas used to select the groups may be predetermined, or dynamically determined (e.g., based on clustering of information along distance to a location of interest).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: YELLOWPAGES.COM LLC
    Inventors: Jay H. LIESKE, JR., Stephen CHAPPELL
  • Publication number: 20090307018
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate the presentation of listings according to levels of user interest in the listings. For example, statistics generated from tracking user interactions with the listings and/or other parameters can be used to measure or estimate a level of current user interest in a listing. Listings in search results can be presented in an order according to the levels of current user interest in the listings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: YELLOWPAGES COM, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, JR., Samantha Nebrich
  • Publication number: 20090307318
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location of a planned event via a selection of a listing that has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: YELLOWPAGES COM, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Chappell, Jay H. Lieske, JR., Samantha Nebrich
  • Publication number: 20090307268
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to specify a location of a planned event via a selection of a listing that has location information. For example, in response to a search request a listing may show a business entity at a geographic location; and the user may select the listing as a way to specify the location of a new event or an existing event. In some embodiments, one event can have multiple listings specifying multiple locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Yellowpages.com LLC
    Inventors: Stephen CHAPPELL, Jay H. LIESKE, JR., Samantha NEBRICH