Patents Assigned to ZOS Communications, LLC
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Patent number: 9668098Abstract: A tracking system in which positioning alerts are communicated to a first user device from a second user device, the tracking system including a positioning sensor that determines a current location of the second user device; a controller in communication with the positioning sensor; and a memory including instructions to: receive a first set of current locations from the positioning sensor, generate, at a start of a candidacy period, a candidate geofence including the first set, receive a second set of current locations from the positioning sensor, when, by an end of the candidacy period, the entirety of the second is within the candidate geofence, communicate a stop motion message to the first user device, receive a third set of current locations from the positioning sensor, and when any of the third set is outside an active geofence, communicate a start motion message to the first user device.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: ZOS COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Russell Ziskind, Anthony Audi, Chris McKechney
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Patent number: 9367295Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation are disclosed, including methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed. Methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address, methods for processing and distributing location-based data, and methods for receiving and responding to location-based data.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: ZOS COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Jonathan Scott Ziskind, Alan Edward Field, Russell Edward Ziskind
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Patent number: 9307361Abstract: A tracking system in which positioning alerts are communicated to a first user device from a second user device, the tracking system including a positioning sensor that determines a current location of the second user device; a controller in communication with the positioning sensor; and a memory including instructions to: receive a first set of current locations from the positioning sensor, generate, at a start of a candidacy period, a candidate geofence including the first set, receive a second set of current locations from the positioning sensor, when, by an end of the candidacy period, the entirety of the second is within the candidate geofence, communicate a stop motion message to the first user device, receive a third set of current locations from the positioning sensor, and when any of the third set is outside an active geofence, communicate a start motion message to the first user device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Russell Ziskind, Anthony Audi, Chris McKechney
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Patent number: 9239990Abstract: A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: ZOS COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Russell Ziskind, Chris McKechney, Jeffrey Seaman, Ankur Patel, Brandon Pastuszek, Joseph Impellizzieri, Samuel Gottfried
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Patent number: 8983497Abstract: An embodiment is directed to a method for managing a geo-targeted campaign. A user defines a campaign by specifying devices eligible to receive the material associated with the campaign, landmarks defining points of interest and areas associated with the campaign, and triggers that enable the material to be delivered to devices based on a set of conditions. In an embodiment, a console provides controls for defining devices, landmarks, and events. The console includes a wizard for creating events and a visualization layer that allows a user to visualize devices and landmarks on a map.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Russell Ziskind, Chris McKechney
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Patent number: 8774830Abstract: A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Russell Ziskind, Chris McKechney, Jeffrey Seaman, Ankur Patel, Brandon Pastuszek, Joseph Impellizzieri, Samuel Gottfried
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Patent number: 8774831Abstract: A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Russell Ziskind, Chris McKechney, Jeffrey Seaman, Ankur Patel, Brandon Pastuszek, Joseph Impellizzieri, Samuel Gottfried
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Patent number: 8738032Abstract: A query device scans radio frequencies for visible transmitting devices. The querying device receives at least a signal strength and identifier information associated with each of the transmitting devices. The list of visible devices is used to query a database containing location information for a plurality of visible devices. The list may be sent to a locationing system that may perform a location analysis on the resulting data to return a location to the query device. The weighted average of the locations returned in the database query may be computed to determine the location of the querying device, with the weight for each of the locations being the current signal strength detected by the querying device. Neural network analysis may also be used to determine the location of the querying device. Learning and seeding operations many also be used to populate the database with location information for transmitting devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Russell Ziskind, Chris McKechney, Jeffrey Seaman, Ankur Patel, Brandon Pastuszek, Joseph Impellizzieri, Samuel Gottfried
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Publication number: 20130115972Abstract: An embodiment is directed to a method for managing a geo-targeted campaign. A user defines a campaign by specifying devices eligible to receive the material associated with the campaign, landmarks defining points of interest and areas associated with the campaign, and triggers that enable the material to be delivered to devices based on a set of conditions. In an embodiment, a console provides controls for defining devices, landmarks, and events. The console includes a wizard for creating events and a visualization layer that allows a user to visualize devices and landmarks on a map.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: ZOS COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventor: ZOS Communications, LLC
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Patent number: 8280406Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation are disclosed, including methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address. Methods for processing and distributing location-based data, methods for receiving and responding to location-based data, and methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Jonathan Scott Ziskind, Alan Edward Field, Russell Edward Ziskind
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Patent number: 8165604Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation are disclosed, including methods for processing and distributing location-based data. Methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address, methods for receiving and responding to location-based data, and methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Jonathan Scott Ziskind, Alan Edward Field, Russell Edward Ziskind
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Patent number: 8155669Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation are disclosed, including methods for receiving and responding to location-based data. Methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address, methods for processing and distributing location-based data, and methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Jonathan Scott Ziskind, Alan Edward Field, Russell Edward Ziskind
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Publication number: 20090094602Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation are disclosed, including methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed. Methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address, methods for processing and distributing location-based data, and methods for receiving and responding to location-based data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Jonathan Ziskind, Alan Field, Russell Ziskind
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Publication number: 20090093261Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation disclosed, including methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address. Methods for processing and distributing location-based data, methods for receiving and responding to location-based data, and methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Jonathan Ziskind, Alan Field, Russell Ziskind
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Publication number: 20090093260Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation are disclosed, including methods for receiving and responding to location-based data. Methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address, methods for processing and distributing location-based data, and methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Jonathan Ziskind, Alan Field, Russell Ziskind
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Publication number: 20090093238Abstract: A location-based messaging system and its methods of operation are disclosed, including methods for processing and distributing location-based data. Methods for sending geographic location information for a target address from a computing device to a receiving device that will enable the receiving device to display a map and/or directions from a geographic location of the receiving device to the geographic location of the target address, methods for receiving and responding to location-based data, and methods for virally distributing location-based applications are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: ZOS Communications, LLCInventors: Jonathan Ziskind, Alan Field, Russell Ziskind