Patents Examined by Ajay Bhatia
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Patent number: 9342814Abstract: A system comprises a database configured to store a presentation, the presentation having a presentation identifier and comprising a sequence of discrete presentation items, a first discrete presentation item of the plurality being associated with first content with first content type and a second discrete presentation item of the sequence being associated with second content of a second content type. A presenter interface is configured to receive viewer identification information identifying a viewer to which the presentation is to be made accessible. An access controller is configured to create an access credential using both the presentation identifier and the viewer identification information, the access credential to enable access to the presentation by a viewer computer system. A tracker configured to generate access history data pertaining to access by the viewer computer system to each of the sequence of discrete presentation items.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: CLEARSLIDE, INC.Inventors: Adam Michael Lieb, James L. Benton
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Patent number: 9342228Abstract: A device and method for filtering messages using sliding touch input are provided. The device comprises a processor; a memory storing messages of different types, at least a subset of the messages designated as unread messages; and a touchscreen including a display. A sliding touch input is detected at the touchscreen, the sliding touch input comprising a first portion in a first direction and a second portion in a second direction such that the sliding touch input includes a change in direction. In response, the messages are filtered according to one or more of a first filtering condition associated with the first portion and a second filtering condition associated with the second portion, to filter the messages according to one or more of type and a read status.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Tawfik Mohammed, Thomas Leonard Trevor Plestid, Jeffrey Charles Bos
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Patent number: 9330507Abstract: A system and method for selecting individual parameters to transform from text-to-graph and graph-to-text is disclosed. The system includes a display device having a display screen for showing multiple views, including a non-graph view and a graph view. The non-graph view includes a plurality of demarcated portions, each having a graph selection element, a parameter identifier that corresponds to the graph selection element, and a current parameter value that corresponds to the graph selection element. The graph selection element may be selected to show a graph view. The graph view includes a first parameter identifier and a first current parameter value each corresponding to the selected graph selection element, a text selection element, and a graph of multiple parameter values associated with the first parameter identifier. Upon selection of the text selection element, the screen returns to the non-graph view.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Snap-On IncorporatedInventors: Michel B. Alberry, Christopher J. Dewhurst, Mike Matthews
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Patent number: 9330182Abstract: This invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to social network analysis. More specifically, this invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to personal communication networks and the analysis of personal-communication-network data.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: 3DEGREES LLCInventors: Heather A. McGuire, Michael J. Markus, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 9330180Abstract: A mobile terminal and method of controlling the same are disclosed, by which a terminal user is enabled to input specific commands to the mobile terminal with minimum effort in a manner of configuring a display screen with consideration of enhanced user's convenience. The present invention includes a display unit, a wireless communication unit for an internet access, a user input unit for receiving an input from a user, and a control unit controlling both a text input box and an indicator indicating one selected from the group consisting of at least two functions of the text input box to be displayed on a standby image of the display unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Tae Hun Kim, Jang Jae Jung
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Patent number: 9304540Abstract: Embodiments are described for handling the launching of applications in a multi-screen device. In embodiments, a first touch sensitive display of a first screen receives input to launch an application. In response, the application is launched and a window of the first application is displayed on the first display. A second touch sensitive display of a second screen receives input to launch a second application. In response, the second application is launched and a second window of the second application is displayed on the second display. In embodiments, when an application is launched, it displays the view of the application (whether on the first touch sensitive display or the second touch sensitive display) that was displayed when the application was last closed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Z124Inventor: Ron Cassar
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Patent number: 9298346Abstract: The invention relates to a method for selection of a first object in a first virtual environment, the first object being represented in the first environment with a size of value less than a threshold value. According to an exemplary embodiment, in order to make the selection of the first object more convivial, the method includes steps for: estimating a direction associated with a pointing gesture of a user, determining a second object according to the estimated direction, the second object having a size of value greater than the threshold value, and selecting of the first object according to the second determined object. The invention also relates to a multimedia terminal adapted for the implementation of the method for selection.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Thomson LicensingInventors: Francois Le Clerc, Vincent Alleaume, Pierrick Jouet
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Patent number: 9285972Abstract: A knob element associated with a user interface element in a graphical user interface can be translated in response to a rotational user input motion. As the knob element is translated around the user interface element, a change in the size of the user interface element can occur that is at least in part based on amount of rotational distance.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: SAP SEInventors: Rolf Krane, Tobias Gollwitzer, Michael Krenkler
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Patent number: 9286935Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of systems and methods that allow for the concise and efficient entry of information into an application, such as a calendaring application. In embodiments, an entry may be provided via a one box entry form. In embodiments, the present invention simplifies the creation of an event through parsing, fixed or suggested formats, reserved syntax, contextual information, display logic, or combinations thereof. Embodiments of the present invention may also simplify or streamline the entry process and provide greater functionality by enabling or triggering actions related to the event. Embodiments of the present inventions may include the creation of an event by traditional web post, ajax web post, email, SMS/text messaging, instant messaging (IM), and/or desktop or embedded widgets.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Start Project, LLCInventors: Nicholas Wilder, Narendra Rocherolle, Julie Davidson Rocherolle
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Patent number: 9270927Abstract: A method of generating edited video, the method comprises displaying, at a user device, information related to one or more video tags, the video tags representing options for generating an edited version of an unedited video; receiving, at the user device, a selection of one of the one or more video tags; and transmitting, from the user device, the unedited video, the selection of the one of the one or more video tags, and an indication of a video sharing website where the edited version of the unedited video is to be published to a remote server.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: NEW BLUE, INC.Inventors: Todor Fay, Melissa J. Grey
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Patent number: 9270926Abstract: A system for generating edited video, the system comprises a storage module configured to store a plurality of video tags; a network interface configured to receive an unedited video clip and a video tag selection from a user device and automatically transmit and edited video to a video sharing website; and a transformer module configured to generate an edited video based on the unedited video clip and the video tag selection.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: NEWBLUE, INC.Inventors: Todor Fay, Melissa J. Grey
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Patent number: 9269243Abstract: A forensic video search user interface is disclosed that accesses databases of stored video event metadata from multiple camera streams and facilitates the workflow of search of complex global events that are composed of a number of simpler, low complexity events.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Vinay Damodar Shet, Xianjun Sam Zheng, Andreas Hutter, Xiang Gao, Cheng-Hao Kuo
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Patent number: 9258195Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for visualization of a logical topology of a system can include a plurality of node user interface elements to represent respective components in the system. The GUI can include a plurality of link user interface elements, each connected between an associated pair of the node user interface elements to represent a logical connection between a given component and at least one other component in the system. In response to a user input for a selected node user interface element, at least a portion of the plurality of link user interface elements can be modified to represent the logical connectivity and associated status such as from a perspective of the component represented by the selected node user interface element.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Shoretel, Inc.Inventors: Amy S. Pendleton, Pramod Madabhushi, H. Edward Hassinger
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Patent number: 9258339Abstract: Described is a method for presenting web conference contents to one or more attendees in a shared session. Metadata is aggregated that is related to one or more participant electronic devices and a presenter electronic device that communicate with each other in the web conference. A presentation parameter is determined from the metadata. A selection interface is generated from the presentation parameter. A conference setting is selected from the selection interface. A set of content is presented at the presenter electronic device and shared with the one or more participant devices according to the selected conference setting.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul Roger Bastide, Matthew E. Broomhall, Robert Edward Loredo, Michael L. Taylor
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Patent number: 9256666Abstract: A first item and a second item that are displayed in a user interface are selected via a computational device. A determination is made as to whether a linkage between the first item and the second item is a valid linkage, wherein the valid linkage indicates that inferences that relate the first item to the second item may be drawn by interpreting properties of the first item and properties of the second item. In response to determining that the linkage between the first item and the second item is a valid linkage, the properties of the first item and the properties of the second item are interpreted to infer new properties that relate the properties of the first item to the properties of the second item.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Vincent Charles Conzola, Todd Michael Eischeid, Mark E. Molander
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Patent number: 9230281Abstract: One or more devices within a transaction services hub collect session data of transaction services for multiple customers and provide a user interface with reporting options for transaction services associated with a particular customer. The user interface is accessible to a user device via a public network connection. The one or more devices receive a report request from a user account associated with the particular customer and retrieve, from the collected session data, data responsive to the report request. The one or more devices generate a report for the particular customer based on the report request and the data responsive to the report request.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Sushant K. Pujari, Sean Kane, Gregory Cleary, Manh Nguyen, Brian P. Theado, Khoa N. Nguyen, Lloyd S. Palmer, Jr.
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Patent number: 9223496Abstract: In an example embodiment, a method of presenting marketplace listings is provided. Search parameters are received from a user interface on an electronic device. A search on marketplace listings is then performed using the search parameters, returning marketplace results. The marketplace results are then organized into a plurality of web pages, each web page corresponding to a different marketplace result, with each page organized so that a row on any one of the web pages corresponds to the same type of product attribute as that row on any of the other of the plurality of web pages. Then one of the plurality of web pages is displayed on the electronic device. When a swipe left or swipe right gesture is received, another of the plurality of web pages is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Dane Howard, Jack Phillip Abraham, Shannon B. Vosseller, Michael Lenahan, Ben Mitchell
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Patent number: 9223886Abstract: A present novel and non-trivial system, device, and method for reducing pilot interaction between pages presented on the screen of a display unit are disclosed. The system comprises a source for providing pilot input data, a window generator (“WG”), processor, and a display unit; the system could also comprise an aural alert unit. Data received from the pilot input source includes data responsive to a pilot's interaction with one or more graphical user interfaces (“GUIs”). After receiving the input data, the WG generates window image data representative of a window, one or more menus, a front page integrated with at least front page GUI, and one or more window GUIs. Then, the display unit receives the window image data and presents the information on the display unit. Additionally, the WG generates aural alert data. An aural alert unit receives the aural alert data and aurally presents the alert.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Hung-i B. Tsai, Raymond P. Roland
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Patent number: 9224107Abstract: Among other disclosed subject matter, a computer-implemented method of managing customizing settings in a business structured interface is to be initiated. The method includes presenting a plurality of business process types to a user. Each of the business process types includes a plurality of business document types. First user input selecting a set of business process types is received. The first user input triggers for each selected business process type activation of features in an application program. In response to the first selection, the plurality of business document types associated with the selected business process type are presented. Second user input selecting a set of business document types is received. The second user input triggers activation of features in the application program. The application program is launched, wherein the features are activated and available during the operation of the application program.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: SAP SEInventors: Roland Hoff, Roland Keil, Almer Podbicanin, Karsten Hartmann, Robert Baethe
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Methods and systems for selecting and presenting content based on context sensitive user preferences
Patent number: 9213755Abstract: A method of selecting and presenting content based on context-sensitive learned user preferences is provided. The method includes providing a set of content items having descriptive terms. The method includes receiving user input for identifying items and, in response thereto, presenting a subset of items. The method includes receiving user selections of said items and analyzing the descriptive terms of those items to learn the user's content preferences. The method includes determining the context in which the user performed the selections and associating those contexts with the user content preferences learned from the corresponding user selections. The method includes, in response to subsequent user input, determining a context of said subsequent input and selecting and ordering a collection of items based on comparing those items' descriptive terms with the user's learned content preferences associated with the determined context in which the user entered the subsequent input.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Veveo, Inc.Inventors: Murali Aravamudan, Ajit Rajasekharan, Kajamalai G. Ramakrishnan