Patents by Inventor Alex Carter

Alex Carter 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: 20230388759
    Abstract: A messaging system includes a first messaging app on a first device and a second messaging app, on a second device, that can exchange messages (e.g. text messages, etc.), and the second messaging on can transmit content from a second extension app that operates with the second messaging app to the first messaging app that operates with a first extension app. The content can be opaque to the messaging app, but can be processed by the extension apps to display live, dynamic content in message bubbles in a message transcript of a conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen M. LOTTERMOSER, Pierre J. DE FILIPPIS, David Alex CARTER, Eugene BISTOLAS
  • Patent number: 11722860
    Abstract: A messaging system includes a first messaging app on a first device and a second messaging app, on a second device, that can exchange messages (e.g. text messages, etc.), and the second messaging on can transmit content from a second extension app that operates with the second messaging app to the first messaging app that operates with a first extension app. The content can be opaque to the messaging app, but can be processed by the extension apps to display live, dynamic content in message bubbles in a message transcript of a conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lottermoser, Pierre J. De Filippis, David Alex Carter, Eugene Bistolas
  • Patent number: 11694684
    Abstract: Techniques for generating a skill using skill portion deviceskill portion devices are described. A user generates a skill by connecting skill portion deviceskill portion devices in a particular manner. As devices are connected, a speech controllable device or a distributed system may maintain a data structure representing a skill configuration corresponding to the presently connected devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Risley, Daniel Jeffrey Wilday, Sche I. Wang, Alex Carter
  • Publication number: 20220353645
    Abstract: A messaging system includes a first messaging app on a first device and a second messaging app, on a second device, that can exchange messages (e.g. text messages, etc.), and the second messaging on can transmit content from a second extension app that operates with the second messaging app to the first messaging app that operates with a first extension app. The content can be opaque to the messaging app, but can be processed by the extension apps to display live, dynamic content in message bubbles in a message transcript of a conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen M. LOTTERMOSER, Pierre J. DE FILIPPIS, David Alex CARTER, Eugene BISTOLAS
  • Patent number: 11395110
    Abstract: A messaging system includes a first messaging app on a first device and a second messaging app, on a second device, that can exchange messages (e.g. text messages, etc.), and the second messaging on can transmit content from a second extension app that operates with the second messaging app to the first messaging app that operates with a first extension app. The content can be opaque to the messaging app, but can be processed by the extension apps to display live, dynamic content in message bubbles in a message transcript of a conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lottermoser, Pierre J. De Filippis, David Alex Carter, Eugene Bistolas
  • Publication number: 20210051451
    Abstract: A messaging system includes a first messaging app on a first device and a second messaging app, on a second device, that can exchange messages (e.g. text messages, etc.), and the second messaging on can transmit content from a second extension app that operates with the second messaging app to the first messaging app that operates with a first extension app. The content can be opaque to the messaging app, but can be processed by the extension apps to display live, dynamic content in message bubbles in a message transcript of a conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen M. LOTTERMOSER, Pierre J. DE FILIPPIS, David Alex CARTER, Eugene BISTOLAS
  • Patent number: 10827319
    Abstract: A messaging system includes a first messaging app on a first device and a second messaging app, on a second device, that can exchange messages (e.g. text messages, etc.), and the second messaging on can transmit content from a second extension app that operates with the second messaging app to the first messaging app that operates with a first extension app. The content can be opaque to the messaging app, but can be processed by the extension apps to display live, dynamic content in message bubbles in a message transcript of a conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lottermoser, Pierre J. De Filippis, David Alex Carter, Eugene Bistolas
  • Patent number: 10534533
    Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and one or more sticker extension apps configured to create a sticker image and render a sticker image that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app. The messaging app can launch, from a browsable view that includes one or more sticker extension apps, one or more of the sticker extension apps, and a sticker image created by one of the sticker extension apps can be communicated between the sticker extension app and the messaging app through an interprocess communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Adele C. Peterson, Bhaskar P. Sarma, Kevin J. Lindeman, Roberto Garcia, David Alex Carter, Gokul Thirumala
  • Patent number: 10505872
    Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and one or more extension apps configured to create content that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app. The messaging app can launch the one or more extension apps, and content can be communicated between each extension app and the messaging app through an interprocess communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Adele C. Peterson, Roberto Garcia, Sam H. Gharabally, David Alex Carter, Bhaskar Sarma, Kevin Lindeman, Keith Kowalczykowski, Justin Wood, Eugene Bistolas, Craig Federighi
  • Patent number: 10332564
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for generating video tags associated with previously captured video data. During a recording mode, video data may be captured and uploaded to a server. In response to a command, video may be tagged and selected, for example for inclusion in a video summary. During a standby mode, video data may be captured and temporarily stored in a buffer. In response to the command, video data stored in the buffer prior to the command may be selected. The video data may be selected for further processing and/or uploaded to the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan Josef Andrizzi, Alex Carter, Peter Van Tuyl Bentley, William Christopher Banta
  • Patent number: 10255946
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for allowing multiple devices to generate tags associated with video data captured by a single device. For example, a recording device may capture and upload video data and the multiple devices may generate tags identifying memorable moments. The tags may be used to generate a video summary, such as a single video summary for the captured video data that includes video data associated with tags generated by multiple devices. In addition, the tags may be associated with unique devices and may be used to generate multiple video summaries. For example, the tags may be used to generate individual video summaries for each of the multiple devices. Therefore, multiple devices may tag the captured video data to generate the single video summary and/or multiple individual video summaries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan Josef Andrizzi, Alex Carter, Peter Van Tuyl Bentley, William Christopher Banta
  • Patent number: 10194288
    Abstract: A distribution system for distributing stickers that are available in a set of different resolutions for different target devices is described. The distribution system (e.g. a messaging sticker store) can create a bundle of stickers for each screen resolution in the set of target devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Bhaskar P. Sarma, Kevin J. Lindeman, Roberto Garcia, Adele C. Peterson, David Alex Carter, Justin N. Wood, Eugene M. Bistolas
  • Publication number: 20180352393
    Abstract: A messaging system includes a first messaging app on a first device and a second messaging app, on a second device, that can exchange messages (e.g. text messages, etc.), and the second messaging on can transmit content from a second extension app that operates with the second messaging app to the first messaging app that operates with a first extension app. The content can be opaque to the messaging app, but can be processed by the extension apps to display live, dynamic content in message bubbles in a message transcript of a conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: STEPHEN M. LOTTERMOSER, PIERRE J. DE FILIPPIS, DAVID ALEX CARTER, EUGENE BISTOLAS
  • Patent number: 9990128
    Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and one or more extension apps configured to create content that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app. The messaging app can launch the one or more extension apps, and content can be communicated between each extension app and the messaging app through an interprocess communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Adele C. Peterson, Roberto Garcia, David Alex Carter, Bhaskar Sarma, Kevin Lindeman, Keith Kowalczykowski, Imran Chaudhri, Chanaka Karunamuni
  • Publication number: 20170359701
    Abstract: A distribution system for distributing stickers that are available in a set of different resolutions for different target devices is described. The distribution system (e.g. a messaging sticker store) can create a bundle of stickers for each screen resolution in the set of target devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Bhaskar P. Sarma, Kevin J. Lindeman, Roberto Garcia, Adele C. Peterson, David Alex Carter, Justin N. Wood, Eugene M. Bistolas
  • Publication number: 20170357415
    Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and one or more sticker extension apps configured to create a sticker image and render a sticker image that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app. The messaging app can launch, from a browsable view that includes one or more sticker extension apps, one or more of the sticker extension apps, and a sticker image created by one of the sticker extension apps can be communicated between the sticker extension app and the messaging app through an interprocess communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Adele C. Peterson, Bhaskar P. SARMA, Kevin J. Lindeman, Roberto GARCIA, David Alex CARTER, Gokul THIRUMALAI
  • Publication number: 20170357442
    Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and one or more extension apps configured to create content that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app. The messaging app can launch the one or more extension apps, and content can be communicated between each extension app and the messaging app through an interprocess communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Adele C. Peterson, Roberto Garcia, David Alex Carter, Bhaskar Sarma, Kevin Lindeman, Keith Kowalczykowski, Imran Chaudhri, Chanaka Karunamuni
  • Publication number: 20170359279
    Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and one or more extension apps configured to create content that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app. The messaging app can launch the one or more extension apps, and content can be communicated between each extension app and the messaging app through are interprocess communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Adele C. Peterson, Roberto Garcia, Sam H. Gharabally, David Alex Carter, Bhaskar Sarma, Kevin Linderman, Keith Kowalczykowski, Justin Wood, Eugene Bistolas, Craig Federighi
  • Publication number: 20120211091
    Abstract: An in-line flush valve, comprising a t-shaped hollow body having a central flow passageway, at least three spaced-apart hollow ends in flow communication with the central flow passageway, wherein a first hollow end and a second hollow end share a common radial axis, are disposed in opposing relation, and define a pass-through conduit, wherein a radial axis of a third hollow end is substantially perpendicular with respect to the common axis of the first hollow end and the second hollow end, wherein the pass-through conduit is disposed between and in flow communication with an inlet of a pump and a fluid source, and wherein the third hollow end is adapted to receive fluid to flush said pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Alex Carter, Keith Carter