Patents Examined by Nathan K Shrewsbury
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Patent number: 12244548Abstract: A method for evaluating a content through an instant messaging application is provided. The method includes: sharing a screen of a user terminal associated with a first user account, through a chat room of the instant messaging application in which a plurality of user accounts including the first user account participate; selecting at least one content that is included in the shared screen; outputting the selected at least one content through the chat room; and receiving, through the chat room, an evaluation of the at least one content from at least one user account among the plurality of user accounts.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: LINE Plus CorporationInventor: Gye Yeong Kim
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Patent number: 12106161Abstract: The present specification describes a computer-implemented method. According to the method, an object within a range of vision of a user is identified via a capture device on a wearable augmented reality (AR) system worn by the user. A user interaction with an identified object within the range of vision of the user is monitored. A notification related to the identified object is generated and presented on a display device of the wearable AR system.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Pavan Kumar Penugonda, Sri Harsha Varada, Saraswathi Sailaja Perumalla, Venkata Ratnam Alubelli, Rachana Vishwanathula
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Patent number: 12090936Abstract: Disclosed are an electronic device for controlling an internal system of a vehicle by using a wireless data communication identifier (ID) of a mobile device, and an operating method of the electronic device. Also disclosed are an electronic device which obtains environment configuration information of the vehicle configured by a user input by using a wireless data communication identifier (ID) (e.g., a Bluetooth ID or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) device name) of the mobile device, and controls a configuration of the internal system of the vehicle by using the obtained environment configuration information, and an operating method of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jaewoong Lee
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Patent number: 12019858Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media are disclosed for generating and providing concurrent journey visualizations associated with different journey definitions. In computer-implemented embodiments, a data intake and query system, or a journey visualization computing tool, can be used to generate and provide concurrent representations corresponding with different journey definitions. In operation, a set of journey instances associated with a journey having a set of steps is obtained. Each step may be associated with at least one event that includes raw machine data produced by a component of an information technology environment. Upon obtaining different journey definitions specifying filters to apply to the set of journey instances, the data intake and query system can generate journey visualizations in accordance with the journey definitions.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Splunk Inc.Inventors: Jindrich Dinga, Simon Fishel, Cary Noel, Isabelle Park, Horst Werner
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Patent number: 11995306Abstract: A method for presenting a media item of a set of media items in a graphical user interface (GUI) of a client device is disclosed. The GUI is provided to present a media item in a set of media items. An input is received to select a first position on the GUI. A continuous movement of the input along a first axis of the GUI is detected to select a second position on the GUI from the first position. Responsive to detecting the continuous movement, a scrub rate corresponding to the second position in association with the first axis of the GUI is determined. A change in a direction of the continuous movement of the input towards a second axis of the GUI is detected. The second axis and the first axis are perpendicular to each other. Responsive to detecting the change in the direction of the continuous movement, one or more media items of the set of media items are advanced according to the scrub rate.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Google LLCInventor: Baron Winfield Arnold
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Patent number: 11960702Abstract: A method and system for element navigation. The method includes: selecting a designated element from a plurality of elements; displaying the designated element on a display of an electronic device; monitoring for a predetermined primary user input from an input module; and upon receiving the predetermined primary user input, displaying an initial set of elements related to the designated element overlaid on the display of the designated element. The system includes: an element display module configured to display a designated element on an electronic device, the designated element selected from a plurality of elements; an input module configured to receive a predetermined primary user input; and a set display module configured to display an initial set of elements related to the designated element upon the input module receiving the predetermined primary user input, the initial set of elements overlaid on the display of the designated element.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Colin Heics
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Patent number: 11934636Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media to provide voice driven dynamic menus. One aspect disclosed is a method including receiving, by an electronic device, video data and audio data, displaying, by the electronic device, a video window, determining, by the electronic device, whether the audio data includes a voice signal, displaying, by the electronic device, a first menu in the video window in response to the audio data including a voice signal, displaying, by the electronic device, a second menu in the video window in response to a voice signal being absent from the audio data, receiving, by the electronic device, input from the displayed menu, and writing, by the electronic device, to an output device based on the received input.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventor: Jesse Chand
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Patent number: 11907290Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display, at least one processor, and at least one memory configured to store instructions that cause the at least one processor to obtain first information from a first still image frame that is included in a first moving image, obtain second information from the first moving image, identify at least one image function based on at least one of the first information or the second information, and control the display to display at least one function execution object for executing the at least one image function. Various other embodiments can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiwan Han, Hangyul Kim, Miji Park, Sunyoung Park, Chunhyoung Park, Jiyoung Shin, Younghak Oh
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Patent number: 11887114Abstract: Systems and methods for pulsing and controlling quality of content are provided. An automated QC system that automatically monitors (e.g., pulses) content for any changes by third-party servers and subsequently deactivates problematic content may improve user experience in relation to viewing content and enhance revenue gains for the content provider. For example, a confidence tool may identify problematic changes to the content via a pulsing mechanism, in which content is identified for deactivation until changes to the content meet the specification of the content presentation services. Active (e.g., live) or in-flight (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: Michael S. Levin, Christopher Lynn, Alexandra Paige, Beth Kramer, Natasha Thandi, Carlos Costa, David Hollo, Karthik Rengasamy, Adrian Ritchie, Rebecca Mason
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Patent number: 11861379Abstract: Automated configuration of graphical user interface screens of industrial software applications. An application executing on a computing device utilizes a navigation model representing hierarchies of navigation items to automate placement of graphical components in appropriate locations on the graphical user interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: AVEVA SOFTWARE, LLCInventors: Robert Christopher Coble, Steven Michael Weinrich, Julius Robert Kambach, John Joseph Krajewski, III, Manoranjan Kumar Singh, Dave Tran, Raju Uthu Kumar, Douglas Paul Kane
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Patent number: 11860771Abstract: A remote device infrastructure can be used to test and develop applications and websites. A user developer can select a number of remote devices at a remote location and test a programming application from a local machine. The remote devices run the programming application. The user interacts with mirrored displays of the remote devices on the local machine of the user. User inputs are transmitted to a remote device. The user can also enable a multisession mode, where the user can test a programming application on multiple remote devices and observe a display output of each remote device on the local machine of the user. The user can interact with any mirrored display of a remote devices in a multisession and observe a synced output in the other mirrored displays.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: BrowserStack LimitedInventors: Ritik Jain, Abhinav Dube, Suyash Yogeshwar Sonawane
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Patent number: 11806279Abstract: An ocular surgical apparatus is provided, including a processor configured to receive ocular surgical data and a graphical user interface configured to display the ocular surgical data to a user. The processor configured to filter the ocular surgical data and the graphical user interface configured to display filtered ocular surgical data. The processor is configured to receive a number of ocular surgical data samples, discard selected ocular surgical data samples thereby yielding a number of emphasized samples, and perform an operation on the number of emphasized samples to produce filtered ocular surgical data.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Abraham Hajishah, Mitchell W. Mallough, Joseph E. Pedroza
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Patent number: 11803688Abstract: A secondary device for a sensor and/or information system, including a display and a control unit, is proposed. Predetermined interpretation instructions are stored in the control unit. The control unit is configured to wirelessly receive a display instruction containing at least one interpretation information and at least one text information. The control unit is configured to generate a graphic presentation containing the text information using the stored interpretation instructions on the basis of the interpretation information of the display instruction, and to display the graphic presentation by means of the display. Furthermore, a sensor and/or information system and a method of operating a sensor and/or information system are proposed.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: WORKAROUND GMBHInventors: Paul Günther, Vivek Soni, Nico Adler, Patrick Blitz
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Patent number: 11776057Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems, and computer-readable storage medium for providing personalized navigation control items of an application. In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a user, at least one identification element of the user on a page of the application via a mobile computing device. The method includes transmitting, to a financial institution system, the user's identification element. Upon authenticating the user by the financial institution system, the method further includes receiving, at the mobile computing device, information related to personalization of navigation control items associated with a plurality of service sections of the application. The personalization of the navigation control items are generated by applying business rules to user data by the financial institution system. The navigation control items that personalized for the user's convenience and need are displayed on a page of the application on the mobile computing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Jeremy Fisher, Joshua Goforth
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Patent number: 11775129Abstract: This input terminal device 1 for receiving a user operation via a position input object PS is provided with: a position detection unit 106 which detects the position of the position input object; a display unit 109a which displays a cursor; and an operation processing control unit 1024 which causes operation processing to be performed. The operation processing control unit has a plurality of operation modes and one of these modes includes a state M0 in which the operation processing control unit does not cause any operation processing to be performed, except for movement of the cursor in accordance with the position of the position input object. The operation processing control unit is configured to switch between the plurality of operation modes when the user has performed a specific operation by means of the position input object.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.Inventors: Motoyuki Suzuki, Yasunobu Hashimoto, Nobuo Masuoka, Hiroshi Shimizu, Kazuhiko Yoshizawa, Mitsunobu Watanabe
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Patent number: 11755174Abstract: Template based calendar events with graphic enrichment are provided. In some examples, upon receiving a request to create a calendar event, an event creation prompt may be presented. The prompt may include an event template selection element comprising visual aids, such as icons or emojis, that each represent different event templates for selection. Upon receiving a visual aid selection, information associated with the user requesting the calendar event may be retrieved based on the selected visual aid to infer one or more aspects of the requested event such as title, timing, and location. A suggested event with the inferred aspects may be presented to the user and upon receiving confirmation and/or modification, the suggested or modified event may be added to the user's calendar. Some events may be presented with a visual background such as an image or graphics on the calendar for prompt recognition.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Michael J. Kumar, Hiroshi Tsukahara, Brian T. Carver, Margaret R. Clinton, Elona Tuomi, Jiang Wan
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Patent number: 11741681Abstract: Interaction-based ecosystems are presented. Interaction analysis engine analyze media content to derive a set of media features. The engine can then identify one or more interaction objects (e.g., transactions, searches, game play, etc.) based on the set of media features. Relevant interaction objects can then be instantiated as persistent available or active points of interaction readily accessed by a consumer. The consumer need only capture a digital representation of the content via a user device, a smart phone for example. A second set of media features can be derived from the digital representation and the second set of media features can then be used to find the instantiated interactions.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Nant Holdings IP, LLCInventor: Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Patent number: 11743692Abstract: A system which comprises a series of native applications, suited to run on mobile devices, and a series of web-based applications for which functionality and processing are optimized. The native applications and the web-based applications are coordinated to optimize processes of acquiring, storing and disseminating data for speed, integrity and security.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventors: Brittin Kane, Joseph Daniel McCall, Joshua Witter, Jason Alan Stonebraker
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Patent number: 11714664Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and storage medium associated with content consumption are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an apparatus may include a decoder, a user interface engine, and a presentation engine. The decoder may be configured to receive and decode a streaming of the content. The user interface engine may be configured to receive user commands. The presentation engine may be configured to present the content as the content is decoded from the stream, in response to received user commands. Further, the decoder, the user interface engine, the presentation engine, and/or combination/sub-combination thereof, may be arranged to adapt the presentation to enhance user experience during response to a skip back command, where the adaption is in addition to a nominal response to the skip back command, e.g., display of closed captions. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventor: Johannes P. Schmidt
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Patent number: 11698891Abstract: Computing systems, database systems, and related methods are provided for managing data pertaining to electronic messages. A database system includes a database including a first object having a plurality of content fields corresponding to a first instance of an electronic message configured for a first communication channel and a server coupled to the database and a network to create a second database object corresponding to a second instance of the electronic message configured for a different communication channel, create a multichannel data structure in the database maintaining an association between the first and second objects, automatically populate a subset of content fields of the second object with values copied from the first object based on a mapping between the two communication channels, and thereafter use the second object to generate a version of the electronic message to be communicated to a recipient using the second communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Inventors: Penny Tselikis, Thomas Besluau