Patents by Inventor Alexander Yates

Alexander Yates 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).

  • Patent number: 11010563
    Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods and devices for assisting with task completion are provided. A natural language input may be received. A natural language processing engine may be applied to the natural language input. A primary task associated with the natural language input may be identified. A plurality of subtasks for completing the primary task may be identified from the natural language input. A determination may be made from the natural language input that the primary task or one of the plurality of subtasks is more important than other tasks. The primary task and the plurality of subtasks may be added to a list of tasks in a task completion application. An indication of importance may be associated in the task completion application in association with the task or subtask that is determined to be more important.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Alexander Yates, Antonio José Consuegra Berruezo, Bernd Ingo Plontsch, Iurii Kondratiuk, Manjot Singh Pal, Selina Wang
  • Publication number: 20200364305
    Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems, methods and devices for assisting with task completion are provided. A natural language input may be received. A natural language processing engine may be applied to the natural language input. A primary task associated with the natural language input may be identified. A plurality of subtasks for completing the primary task may be identified from the natural language input. A determination may be made from the natural language input that the primary task or one of the plurality of subtasks is more important than other tasks. The primary task and the plurality of subtasks may be added to a list of tasks in a task completion application. An indication of importance may be associated in the task completion application in association with the task or subtask that is determined to be more important.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy Alexander Yates, Antonio José Consuegra Berruezo, Bernd Ingo Plontsch, Iurii Kondratiuk, Manjot Singh Pal, Selina Wang
  • Publication number: 20180228834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heparin derivatives for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and/or cancer metastasis. The heparin derivatives are substantially 2-O and/or 6-O desulphated heparins which function as inhibitors of galectin-3 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy Ewan TURNBULL, Edwin Alexander YATES, Jonathan Michael RHODES, Lu-Gang YU
  • Publication number: 20160113959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heparin derivatives for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and/or cancer metastasis. The heparin derivatives are substantially 2-O and/or 6-O desulphated heparins which function as inhibitors of galectin-3 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jeremy Ewan TURNBULL, Edwin Alexander YATES, Jonathan Michael RHODES, Lu-Gang YU
  • Publication number: 20140310066
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig A. Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Publication number: 20140235573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heparin derivatives for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and/or cancer metastasis. The heparin derivatives are substantially 2-O and/or 6-O desulphated heparins which function as inhibitors of galectin-3 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Jeremy Ewan Turnbull, Edwin Alexander Yates, Jonathan Michael Rhodes, Lu-Gang Yu
  • Patent number: 8566143
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig A. Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Publication number: 20110251917
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig A. Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Patent number: 7974863
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig A. Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Publication number: 20090030746
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig A. Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Patent number: 7346520
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig A. Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Publication number: 20070021991
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Patent number: 7010494
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig A. Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda
  • Publication number: 20050004819
    Abstract: Techniques are described for using predictive pricing information for items to assist in evaluating buying and/or selling decisions in various ways, such as on behalf of end-user item acquirers and/or intermediate item providers. The predictive pricing for an item may be based on an analysis of historical pricing information for that item and/or related items, and can be used to make predictions about future pricing information for the item. Such predictions may then be provided to users in various ways to enable comparison of current prices to predicted future prices. In some situations, predictive pricing information is used to assist customers when purchasing airline tickets and/or to assist travel agents when selling airline tickets. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Oren Etzioni, Alexander Yates, Craig Knoblock, Rattapoom Tuchinda