Patents by Inventor Quinton Zondervan
Quinton Zondervan 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: 8112544Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention enables users to customize information that is received and sent from mobile devices. For example, the user may select to receive emails (or other correspondences) from a particular individual or group of individuals. The user may also select to receive a particular type of types of emails (or other correspondences), such as the ones marked as high priority or otherwise designated as being important. Other variations may also be implemented. In addition, the user may customize responses, replies and other outgoing information from the user's mobile device. Mobile device users may also customize various aspects of views and applications. Examples of customizable options may include home page (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Patent number: 7616971Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for enabling users to access forms for displaying information on a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The forms of the present invention may facilitate a user's ability to retrieve, view and send various types of information from a wireless client device. Different types of forms may include facsimile, memorandum, invitation, user profile and other applications. Forms for each application may include predetermined form fields that are specific to each application. Forms may be created, modified and forwarded (or sent) to one or more selected recipients. Other operations may also be performed.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Patent number: 7506030Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method provide wireless device access where users may have access to an electronic mail application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The e-mail application may enable users to view messages in various presentation views. Sorting functions and access to address books may be available. Other functionality may include compose, fax, forward, reply, keep private and other functions.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20080071821Abstract: A method comprises displaying a mail server information screen, and receiving connection information via the mail server information screen. Further, the method comprises displaying an address page, and receiving recipient information via the address page. In addition, the method comprises displaying a content page, and receiving content in the content page. Additionally, an electronic mail message having the content is compiled, and the electronic mail message is sent to a recipient utilizing the connection information and recipient information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Quinton Zondervan, Umair Khan, Gregory Harman, Salman Akhtar, Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Haleem Vaince, Dmitriy Yepishin, Asad Zaidi
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Publication number: 20070094340Abstract: A method comprises displaying a mail server information screen, and receiving connection information via the mail server information screen. Further, the method comprises displaying an address page, and receiving recipient information via the address page. In addition, the method comprises displaying a content page, and receiving content in the content page. Additionally, an electronic mail message having the content is compiled, and the electronic mail message is sent to a recipient utilizing the connection information and recipient information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Quinton Zondervan, Umair Khan, Gregory Harman, Salman Akhtar, Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Haleem Vaince, Dmitriy Yepishin, Asad Zaidi
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Patent number: 7142883Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. The system and method may further provide storing capabilities wherein search data and other user input and preferences may be stored in a file associated with the wireless client device. The storing capabilities may facilitate searching techniques. In addition, the storing capabilities may retain user selected preferences, views and other information for future wireless access.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Patent number: 7133892Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for network-based information management. A first habitat is initiated. The first habitat has markers that are utilized for identifying information selected by a user. The information associated with the markers is retrieved and displayed on an information screen of the first habitat utilizing a network. Multiple users are allowed to view the information screen of the first habitat. A second habitat is also allowed to access the first habitat for retrieving information from the first habitat.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: NVIDIA International, Inc.Inventors: Umair A. Khan, Wasiq M. Bokhari, Quinton Zondervan
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Publication number: 20060106879Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for detecting and resolving conflict resolution in a synchronization framework. In this regard, a synchronization framework which has been configured in accordance with the present invention can include a synchronization engine configured for coupling to an application utilizing a data set subject to synchronization with another application. The framework further can include a synchronization adapter communicatively linked to the synchronization engine. Finally, the framework can include conflict detection and resolution logic disposed within the synchronization framework and configured for communication with one of the synchronization engine and the synchronization adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Quinton Zondervan, Stephen Auriemma, Sesha Baratham, Maria Corbett, Michael O'Brien
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Publication number: 20060095510Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method provide wireless device access where users may have access to an electronic mail application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The e-mail application may enable users to view messages in various presentation views. Sorting functions and access to address books may be available. Other functionality may include compose, fax, forward, reply, keep private and other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Patent number: 6983310Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. Search criteria may include searching messages (e.g., emails, memos, and/or other correspondences and documents) based on various fields, such as sender, date, subject and other parts of a message. Other search criteria may also be used. The present invention may also provide an application search form to perform various search functions. A search form may contain a formula field where the field may contain a select formula that may be evaluated on the server for the search operation. This formula typically may reference other fields on the search form.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20050159136Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for providing wireless device access where users may have access to electronic mail, calendar, public directories and other information from the user's mobile device, such as a cell phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Patent number: 6757530Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive various types of information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for providing wireless device access where users may have access to a scheduling application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The scheduling application may enable a user to access a calendar menu for selecting various presentation views. The scheduling application may also enable a user to add appointments, delete appointments, modify appointments, schedule meetings, fax calendar information and perform other operations through a wireless client device.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Patent number: 6438575Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for selection and formatting of web content for remote viewing. User-defined information is received and used to retrieve content from one or more web sites. The retrieved content is aggregated at a network server located remotely from the user. The aggregated content is formatted at the network server for display on a wireless device. The formatted content is transmitted to a wireless device for display on the wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Clickmarks, Inc.Inventors: Umair A. Khan, Wasiq Bokhari, Quinton Zondervan
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Publication number: 20020103908Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention enables users to customize information that is received and sent from mobile devices. For example, the user may select to receive emails (or other correspondences) from a particular individual or group of individuals. The user may also select to receive a particular type of types of emails (or other correspondences), such as the ones marked as high priority or otherwise designated as being important. Other variations may also be implemented. In addition, the user may customize responses, replies and other outgoing information from the user's mobile device. Mobile device users may also customize various aspects of views and applications. Examples of customizable options may include home page (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20020090933Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive various types of information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for providing wireless device access where users may have access to a scheduling application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The scheduling application may enable a user to access a calendar menu for selecting various presentation views. The scheduling application may also enable a user to add appointments, delete appointments, modify appointments, schedule meetings, fax calendar information and perform other operations through a wireless client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20020087627Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. The system and method may further provide storing capabilities wherein search data and other user input and preferences may be stored in a file associated with the wireless client device. The storing capabilities may facilitate searching techniques. In addition, the storing capabilities may retain user selected preferences, views and other information for future wireless access.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20020087628Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method provide wireless device access where users may have access to an electronic mail application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The e-mail application may enable users to view messages in various presentation views. Sorting functions and access to address books may be available. Other functionality may include compose, fax, forward, reply, keep private and other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20020087620Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. Search criteria may include searching messages (e.g., emails, memos, and/or other correspondences and documents) based on various fields, such as sender, date, subject and other parts of a message. Other search criteria may also be used. The present invention may also provide an application search form to perform various search functions. A search form may contain a formula field where the field may contain a select formula that may be evaluated on the server for the search operation. This formula typically may reference other fields on the search form.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20020086661Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for enabling users to access forms for displaying information on a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The forms of the present invention may facilitate a user's ability to retrieve, view and send various types of information from a wireless client device. Different types of forms may include facsimile, memorandum, invitation, user profile and other applications. Forms for each application may include predetermined form fields that are specific to each application. Forms may be created, modified and forwarded (or sent) to one or more selected recipients. Other operations may also be performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
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Publication number: 20020046254Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for network-based information management. A first habitat is initiated. The first habitat has markers that are utilized for identifying information selected by a user. The information associated with the markers is retrieved and displayed on an information screen of the first habitat utilizing a network. Multiple users are allowed to view the information screen of the first habitat. A second habitat is also allowed to access the first habitat for retrieving information from the first habitat.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Umair A. Khan, Wasiq M. Bokhari, Quinton Zondervan