Patents by Inventor Steven W. Ickman

Steven W. Ickman 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).

  • Semantic canvas
    Patent number: 7640162
    Abstract: A system for synchronizing a natural language input element and a graphical user interface has a synchronization engine. The synchronization engine is adapted to monitor user interactions with the natural language input element and the graphical user interface and to synchronize the natural language input element and the graphical user interface responsive to the user interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: William D. Ramsey, Christopher C. McConnell, David Dawson, Jonas Barklund, Steven W. Ickman, Thomas M. Laird-McConnell
  • Customizing a file open dialog using a namespace extension to allow searching
    Patent number: 7599954
    Abstract: Methods and systems for method for modifying a File Open dialog to enable searching for a file. The method includes writing a namespace extension. Next a custom view is built within the File Open dialog box using the namespace extension. The custom view allows a user input a keyword or phrase within the customized File Open dialog box. Searching then occurs for the file indicated by the user search input using the Desktop Search. The search results are then displayed the within the File Open dialog box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David Dawson, Steven W. Ickman