Patents by Inventor Adam Smith

Adam Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20140122235
    Abstract: Ad information, such as ad targeting keywords and/or ad creative content for example, may be determined using aggregated selected document-to-query information associations. For example, popular terms and/or phrases also associated with a selected document may be used as ad targeting keywords and/or ad creative content for an ad having the document as a landing page. Query information may be tracked on a per document level, a per domain level, etc. The determined ad information may be used to automatically populate an ad record, or may be provided to an advertiser as suggested or recommended ad information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Sumit Agarwal, Pearl Renaker, Adam Smith
  • Publication number: 20140087687
    Abstract: Among other disclosures, a method may include collecting historical communication data and personal data relating to a portion of a plurality of communications, a sender of one or more of the communications or one or more recipients of the communications. The method may include depositing the collected data into a repository of historical communication data and personal data. The method may include presenting one or more items in the repository on a mobile device, in response to user behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: YAHOO! INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Brezina, Adam Smith, Jeffrey Bonforte
  • Publication number: 20140081914
    Abstract: System, methods and computer program products for creating and maintaining an address book are described. The address book may collect or update its existing contact information from sent or received communications. Contact information associated with the existing contacts also may be collected (or updated based on information received) from outside sources (e.g., external to an application hosting or accessing the address book). The address book may intelligently combine profile data from various sources to enrich the existing records associated with the contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: YAHOO! INC.
    Inventors: Adam Smith, Jeffrey Bonforte
  • Patent number: 8661002
    Abstract: System, methods and computer program products for creating and maintaining an address book are described. The address book may collect or update its existing contact information from sent or received communications. Contact information associated with the existing contacts also may be collected (or updated based on information received) from outside sources (e.g., external to an application hosting or accessing the address book). The address book may intelligently combine profile data from various sources to enrich the existing records associated with the contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Smith, Jeffrey Bonforte
  • Publication number: 20130335435
    Abstract: Embodiments related to improving a color-resolving ability of a user of a see-thru display device are disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes, on a see-thru display device, constructing and displaying virtual imagery to superpose onto real imagery sighted by the user through the see-thru display device. The virtual imagery is configured to accentuate a locus of the real imagery of a color poorly distinguishable by the user. Such virtual imagery is then displayed by superposing it onto the real imagery, in registry with the real imagery, in a field of view of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Tony Ambrus, Adam Smith-Kipnis, Stephen Latta, Daniel McCulloch, Brian Mount, Kevin Geisner, Ian McIntyre
  • Patent number: 8600343
    Abstract: Among other disclosures, a method may include collecting historical communication data and personal data relating to a portion of a plurality of communications, a sender of one or more of the communications or one or more recipients of the communications. The method may include depositing the collected data into a repository of historical communication data and personal data. The method may include presenting one or more items in the repository on a mobile device, in response to user behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Brezina, Adam Smith, Jeffrey Bonforte
  • Publication number: 20130301852
    Abstract: Sound processor housings, sound processors and systems including sound processors are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: James P. Goodman, Adam Smith
  • Publication number: 20130296971
    Abstract: Sound processor housings, sound processors and systems including sound processors are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: ADVANCED BIONICS AG
    Inventors: James P. Goodman, Adam Smith
  • Publication number: 20130272843
    Abstract: A pump assembly includes a centrifugal pump having an intake, a discharge, a pump chamber and an impeller to deliver water from the intake to the discharge. A priming system is fluidly coupled to the pump chamber. A drive assembly includes a drive shaft coupled to the priming system and positioned around an impeller shaft coupled to the impeller for selective rotatable coupling of the impeller shaft and the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Waterous Company
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Mettler, Mark Francis Haider, Henry Yinwah Tsang, Brian Jacob Johnson, Jason Adam Smith, Robert Allen Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130255433
    Abstract: An actuating lever for a binding mechanism includes a body formed of a first molded material. The body defines oppositely-facing surfaces, with at least one of the surfaces having a recess formed therein. The actuating lever further includes a grip member formed of a second molded material that is different from the first molded material. The grip member is molded at least partially into the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen P. Corr, Adam Smith, Michael R. Seskauskas, Christopher H. Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20130260886
    Abstract: A multi-sensory feedback learning system is provided for helping children learn outside of the classroom. The system includes a depressible game controller mat that is in communication with a monitor or television. Housed within the controller mat are components necessary to store and run a learning video game. Games involving alphabetical characters, numerical characters, and foreign languages are available for children to play via the system. Prompts are displayed on the monitor or audibly through a monitor coupled audio feedback device. Children respond to the prompt by depressing alphanumeric indicia on the controller mat, thereby making answer selections. Feedback on answers is provided in the form of visual, audible, and tactile output from the system. Correct answers are rewarded with points, and a child's total score can be tracked for progress comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Adam Smith
  • Patent number: 8549412
    Abstract: Among other disclosures, a method may include identifying one or more of personal or public data that is related to a party in a message. The message delivered by a communication system where the personal or public data is unrelated to and otherwise inaccessible to the communication system. The method may include displaying the personal or public data upon a predetermined trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Brezina, Adam Smith
  • Patent number: 8510268
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a geographic information system having editable maps. In an embodiment, a system provides editable maps. The system includes an edit layer dataset that stores geocoded data. At least a portion of the edit layer dataset is edited by a user. The system also includes a base layer dataset that includes trusted geocoded data and a moderation module that receives a change in the edit layer dataset. The moderation module determines whether the change is reliable and promotes the change in the edit layer dataset to the base layer dataset if the change is reliable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Seth LaForge, Kenson Yee, David Eustis, James Norris, Ramesh Balakrishnan, Guoqiang Pan, Adam Smith, David S. Young
  • Patent number: 8468168
    Abstract: Among other disclosures, a method may include collecting historical communication data and personal data relating to a portion of a plurality of communications, a sender of one or more of the communications or one or more recipients of the communications. The method may include generating a profile based on the collected historical communication data and personal data and presenting the profile, in response to user behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Xobni Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Brezina, Adam Smith
  • Patent number: 8444171
    Abstract: A convertible double stroller comprising a pair of cross bars pivotally connected at a common vertex connected to a pair of telescoping rods creating a generally hour-glass shaped frame assembly having a front end and a rear end, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame assembly, a handle bar attached to the frame assembly rear end, and a pair of seat mounts fixedly attached to each of the telescoping rods, wherein the convertible double stroller may be selectively transitioned between three configurations: (a) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a side-by-side placement for seating; (b) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a moderately expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a front-to-rear placement for seating; and (c) a storage configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully collapsed position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventors: Laura Jane Smith, Ji Ke, Adam Smith, Jason Ducharme
  • Patent number: 8364668
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a search query, identifying a document based on the search query, and providing a search result based on the document. The search result includes, for example, an image associated with the document, an excerpt from the document that is associated with the search query, and links to other excerpts in the document that are associated with the search query. The method may also include providing other information associated with the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Siraj Khaliq, Joe Sriver, Frederick G. M. Roeber, William Brougher, Adam Smith
  • Patent number: 8346770
    Abstract: A system forms search results clustered by address or telephone number. When clustering by address, the system may receive a search query and identify a geographical area of interest based, at least in part, on the search query. The system may identify documents that are associated with addresses located within the geographical area of interest, group the identified documents into clusters based, at least in part, on the addresses located within the geographical area of interest, and present the clusters as the search results. When clustering by telephone number, the system may receive a search query that includes at least one portion of a telephone number and identify documents that are associated with telephone numbers that match the at least one portion of the telephone number. The system may group the identified documents into clusters based on the telephone numbers included in the identified documents and present the clusters as the search results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Smith, Xianping Ge, Elizabeth Hamon, Abhishck Parmar
  • Patent number: D682886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Waterous Company
    Inventors: Mark Francis Haider, Thomas Joseph Mettler, Henry Yinwah Tsang, Brian Jacob Johnson, Jason Adam Smith, Robert Allen Johnson
  • Patent number: D683029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics, LLC
    Inventors: James P. Goodman, Cameron Smith, Bryan Cabatic, Adam Smith, Adam Weisgerber
  • Patent number: D693850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Waterous Company
    Inventors: Mark Francis Haider, Thomas Joseph Mettler, Henry Yinwah Tsang, Brian Jacob Johnson, Jason Adam Smith, Robert Allen Johnson