Patents Assigned to CollegeNET, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11977834
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Wolfston, Jr., Herts Chen, Jeff M. Bolton, Stuthi Neal Vennapusapalle, Mikhail A. Krughkov
  • Patent number: 11751013
    Abstract: 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 an application running on a personal communication device, where the application is developed and provided by a third-party servicer and the third party servicer makes various program options/APIs of the application available to and selectable by its customers. Other embodiments of the invention provide techniques for changing the appearance and/or functionality of a location aware application on a portable communication device. The method includes capturing or retrieving a digital image of a subject using a portable communications device; analyzing the digital image to determine a subject of the digital image; detecting a location associated with the digital image; and displaying information related to the subject of the digital image and the location associated with the digital image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston
  • Patent number: 11625417
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a two-way data transfer and synchronization system. The data transfer and synchronization system includes a provider system and a customer system. The provider system includes a web service hosted by a web server connected to a computer network and a first database. The customer system includes a client application, connected to the computer network and a second database (e.g., SIS database). The provider system cannot read data from the second database. The client application is configured to send requests to the web service and to receive HTTP responses from the web service. The responses from the web service are executed by the client application so that changes made to the second database are also made to the first database, and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuan Nguyen Thanh Pham, Jeffery Scott Sanders, Herts Chen, Mikhail Anatolevich Krughkov, Devin Christopher Sills
  • Publication number: 20220182783
    Abstract: 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. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to an alternative method for changing the appearance and/or functionality of a location-aware application on a portable communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston
  • Patent number: 11202170
    Abstract: 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 provided by a third-party servicer and the third party servicer makes various program options/APIs of the application available to and selectable by its customers. An organization does not have to develop its own applications to provide a unique user experience tied to the organization, and users do not have to download an application for each organization they visit. The method includes capturing or retrieving a digital image using a portable communications device; analyzing the digital image to determine a subject of the digital image; detecting a location associated with the digital image; and displaying information related to the subject and the location associated with the digital image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: COLLEGENET, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston
  • Patent number: 11176163
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a two-way data transfer and synchronization system. The data transfer and synchronization system includes a provider system and a customer system. The provider system includes a web service hosted by a web server connected to a computer network and a first database. The customer system includes a client application, connected to the computer network and a second database (e.g., SIS database). The provider system cannot read data from the second database. The client application is configured to send requests to the web service and to receive HTTP responses from the web service. The responses from the web service are executed by the client application so that changes made to the second database are also made to the first database, and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: COLLEGENET, INC.
    Inventors: Tuan Nguyen Thanh Pham, Jeffery Scott Sanders, Herts Chen, Mikhail Anatolevich Krughkov, Devin Christopher Sills
  • Patent number: 10555121
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: CollegeNet, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston
  • Publication number: 20180227710
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc
    Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston
  • Publication number: 20180192125
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180089296
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a two-way data transfer and synchronization system. The data transfer and synchronization system includes a provider system and a customer system. The provider system includes a web service hosted by a web server connected to a computer network and a first database. The customer system includes a client application, connected to the computer network and a second database (e.g., SIS database). The provider system cannot read data from the second database. The client application is configured to send requests to the web service and to receive HTTP responses from the web service. The responses from the web service are executed by the client application so that changes made to the second database are also made to the first database, and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuan Nguyen Thanh Pham, Jeffery Scott Sanders, Herts Chen, Mikhail Anatolevich Krughkov, Devin Christopher Sills
  • Patent number: 9883344
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: COLLEGENET, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170150319
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Michael Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160150276
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: COLLEGENET, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
  • Patent number: 9197849
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9076113
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: COLLEGENET, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Hickey, James H. Wolfston, Jr., Susan E. Malveau
  • Patent number: 8869021
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Collegenet, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Wolfston, Jr., Michael D. Hitchcock, David M. Fogarty, Michael W. Ratliff
  • Patent number: 8831999
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140201106
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: Inworks Servicing, LLC, CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Wolfston, JR., Jacques B. Nichols, Donald G. Carlson, Rodney Schansman, James I. Walker, Melayne Yocum
  • Publication number: 20140032215
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff M. Bolton, James H. Wolfston, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130311390
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CollegeNET, Inc.
    Inventor: CollegeNET, Inc.