Patents Assigned to Knowledge Networks, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8234627
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for expediting information display on a user device are provided. In exemplary embodiments, a request for information is received. An application server then generates and provides source code for a web page containing the requested information. In exemplary embodiments, a removal module is returned with the source code for the first web page. The removal module is configured to remove unnecessary elements from subsequent source code in order to expedite loading and displaying of subsequent web pages on the user device. In some embodiments, the web page comprises a syndicated web page within a window of a main web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Knowledge Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Floyd, Brian Spiegel
  • Patent number: 7899700
    Abstract: A method and system for receiving multi-dimensional feedback in a survey comprises a participant interface module and a data analysis module. The participant interface module comprises a display of a media and a plurality of interactive indicators. Each of the plurality of interactive indicators can receive feedback from at least one participant according to a dimension and a time of the feedback. The data analysis module receives and processes the feedback to generate a result which may be graphically displayed. The result may comprise the processed feedback with the media according to the two or more dimensions and the time of the feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Knowledge Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Floyd, Tim Biglow, Thomas Subias, Thom Bishop, Danielle Murray
  • Patent number: 7343417
    Abstract: A system for obtaining a rating stream of information concerning a media presentation is described. The client unit provides a media player. In a preferred embodiment, the client unit also provides a rating indication display. The rating can be adjusted by the user. The rating information, along with time stamp information recorded when the rating changes, is provided from the client unit to a data collection unit. The analysis unit requests data from the data collection unit, and combines the ratings information from multiple users. In a preferred embodiment, the analysis unit combines the rating information according to demographic groups based on the demographic profiles of the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Knowledge Networks, Inc.
    Inventor: Felix Baum
  • Patent number: 7269570
    Abstract: A survey assignment method uses a weighting factor to compensate for members which are temporarily removed from a panel. This weighting factor allows for non-proportionate samples to be made from the panel. Additionally, a non-proportionate selection weighting factor can also be used. By using these weighting factors, a relatively random selection of the members for survey can be done.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Knowledge Networks, Inc.
    Inventor: Karol P. Krotki