Patents by Inventor Andrew Silverman
Andrew Silverman 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).
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Publication number: 20190065723Abstract: Systems, methods, and processor-readable media are disclosed to adaptively secure access operations with respect to electronic resources. A request from an endpoint device may be detected, and adaptive authentication may be initiated. Identifiers for the endpoint device may be generated or retrieved. An access-right indicator may be identified to facilitate determination of whether particularized access for electronic resources is to be granted. Initiation of access events by the endpoint device may be detected. Sensor-based data that is based on a first set of sensors capturing phenomena at the endpoint device may be received. A particularized specification of recognized patterns mapped to the access-right indicator may be adaptively developed. A nonconformance of additional data with respect to the particularized specification may be detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Derek Frempong, Geanie Paek, Andrew Silverman
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Publication number: 20190018847Abstract: A machine may form all or part of a network-based system configured to provide media service to one or more user devices. The machine may be configured to define a station library within a larger collection of media files. In particular, the machine may access metadata that describes a seed that forms the basis on which the station library is to be defined. The machine may determine a genre composition for the station library based on the metadata. The machine may generate a list of media files from the metadata based on a relevance of each media file to the station library. The machine may determine the relevance of each media file based on a similarity of the media file to the genre composition of the station library as well as a comparison of metadata describing the media file to the accessed metadata that describes the seed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Peter C. DiMaria, Andrew Silverman
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Publication number: 20180341760Abstract: Systems, methods, and processor-readable media are disclosed to adaptively secure access operations with respect to electronic resources. A request from an endpoint device may be detected, and adaptive authentication may be initiated. Identifiers for the endpoint device may be generated or retrieved. An access-right indicator may be identified to facilitate determination of whether particularized access for electronic resources is to be granted. Initiation of access events by the endpoint device may be detected. Sensor-based data that is based on a first set of sensors capturing phenomena at the endpoint device may be received. A particularized specification of recognized patterns mapped to the access-right indicator may be adaptively developed. A nonconformance of additional data with respect to the particularized specification may be detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Derek K. Frempong, Geanie Paek, Andrew Silverman
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Patent number: 10108619Abstract: A machine may form all or part of a network-based system configured to provide media service to one or more user devices. The machine may be configured to define a station library within a larger collection of media files. In particular, the machine may access metadata that describes a seed that forms the basis on which the station library is to be defined. The machine may determine a genre composition for the station library based on the metadata. The machine may generate a list of media files from the metadata based on a relevance of each media file to the station library. The machine may determine the relevance of each media file based on a similarity of the media file to the genre composition of the station library as well as a comparison of metadata describing the media file to the accessed metadata that describes the seed.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Gracenote, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. DiMaria, Andrew Silverman
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Publication number: 20180225785Abstract: Systems and methods for managing property information. A list of accounts is accessed from a service provider system. User selection of an account is selected from the list of accounts. Tenant rent data is received for a property address. Property information is stored with user account information for an account of the platform system, an identifier of the service provider account, access information for the service provider system, and the tenant rent data. The property information includes the property address. Additional information for the property address is monitored. A notification for the property address is generated based on the accessed additional information. The additional information includes transaction information for the service provider account accessed from the service provider system, property data for the property address accessed from a property database system, and listing information accessed from a listing database for a location of the property address.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Jonah Schwartz, Heath Andrew Silverman
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Publication number: 20180120055Abstract: A firearm includes: a rail secured to the firearm; and an adjustable firearm stock secured to the rail, the adjustable firearm stock including: a base removably secured to the rail of the firearm and defining an extension element bore; and an extension element positioned in the extension element bore, the extension element configured to move along an axis of the extension element bore. A method of using a firearm includes: mounting a base of an adjustable firearm stock to a rail of the firearm; and sliding an extension element of the adjustable firearm stock through an extension element bore of the base to adjust the adjustable firearm stock to a desired orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Ryan Andrew Silverman, Rabun Nolan Vaughn, Jr., Everett Mcdowell Steil
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Publication number: 20170177692Abstract: Arrangements are provided which improve the efficiency of the synchronization process. The same ensure that synchronizations of large quantities of content can be completed with a minimum of delay. One method prioritizes the various tasks that are to be performed prior to synchronization. Another method initiates dependent tasks while parsing a synchronization tasks list. Yet another method allows modification of an in-process synchronization operation to allow new synchronization tasks to be accomplished within the context of the same process, negating the need to restart synchronization.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Dennis Kiilerich, Andrew Silverman
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Publication number: 20160196270Abstract: A machine may form all or part of a network-based system configured to provide media service to one or more user devices. The machine may be configured to define a station library within a larger collection of media files. In particular, the machine may access metadata that describes a seed that forms the basis on which the station library is to be defined. The machine may determine a genre composition for the station library based on the metadata. The machine may generate a list of media files from the metadata based on a relevance of each media file to the station library. The machine may determine the relevance of each media file based on a similarity of the media file to the genre composition of the station library as well as a comparison of metadata describing the media file to the accessed metadata that describes the seed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Peter C. DiMaria, Andrew Silverman
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Patent number: 8072433Abstract: A system and process for capturing and rendering ink is described. An ink canvas object may contain none, one, or more objects or elements and may specify the z-order of the objects or elements. The ink canvas object may host a variety of objects or elements and, therefore, provide ink functionality to the objects or elements, even though the objects or elements themselves may not have ink functionality. The ink canvas object is attached to an ink editor that has an associated modifiable ink editor behavior, whereby ink specific behaviors are collected in the ink edit behavior.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Andrew Silverman, Sam George, Shiraz Somji, Koji Kato, Brigette Krantz, Alex Mogilevsky, Mark D. Harper, Quan B. To, Vladimir Smirnov, Benjamin M. Westbrook
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Patent number: 7715630Abstract: The present invention relates to interfacing with electronic ink. Ink is stored in a data structure that permits later retrieval by applications. The ink includes stroke information and may include property information. Through various programming interfaces, one may interact with the ink through methods and setting or retrieving properties. Other objects and collections may be used as well in conjunction with the ink objects.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Mircosoft CorporationInventors: Alexander Gounares, Steve Dodge, Timothy H. Kannapel, Rudolph Balaz, Subha Bhattacharyay, Manoj K. Biswas, Robert L. Chambers, Bodin Dresevic, Stephen A. Fisher, Arin J. Goldberg, Gregory Hullender, Brigette E. Krantz, Todd A. Torset, Jerome J. Turner, Andrew Silverman, Shiraz M. Somji
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Patent number: 7707590Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to providing robust file system information for non-native devices. In operation, a file system includes both a file storage area for providing access to the contents of files, and a metadata store. The metadata store stores metadata associated with each file or device. When a device is connected to the file system, metadata for that device, and its items, is generated and stored in the metadata store. The metadata persists within the metadata store when the device is disconnected from, or no longer available to, the file system.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Alexander Castro, Oliver Lee, Andrew Silverman
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Patent number: 7499047Abstract: A system and process for capturing and rendering ink is described. An ink canvas object may contain none, one, or more objects or elements and may specify the z-order of the objects or elements. The ink canvas object may host a variety of objects or elements and, therefore, provide ink functionality to the objects or elements, even though the objects or elements themselves may not have ink functionality. The ink canvas object is attached to an ink editor that has an associated modifiable ink editor behavior, whereby ink specific behaviors are collected in the ink edit behavior.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Andrew Silverman, Sam George, Shiraz Somji, Koji Kato, Brigette Krantz, Alex Mogilevsky, Mark Douglas Harper, Quan Binh To, Vladimir Smirnov, Benjamin M. Westbrook
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Patent number: 7483017Abstract: A system and process for capturing and rendering ink is described. An ink canvas object may contain none, one, or more objects or elements and may specify the z-order of the objects or elements. The ink canvas object may host a variety of objects or elements and, therefore, provide ink functionality to the objects or elements, even though they themselves may not have ink functionality.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Andrew Silverman, Sam J. George, Shiraz Somji, Rudolph Balaz, Koji Kato
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Patent number: 7427984Abstract: A system and method for erasing ink is described. Using an erasing contour, the system determines closest points which come close to or contacts the erasing contour when it encounters an ink stroke. Portions of an ink stroke may then be erased when the erasing contour contacts the ink stroke.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Vladimir Smirnov, Shiraz Somji, Sam J. George, Koji Kato, Quan B. To, Rudolph Balaz, Benjamin M. Westbrook, Andrew Silverman
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Publication number: 20080210475Abstract: A system and process for capturing and rendering ink is described. An ink canvas object may contain none, one, or more objects or elements and may specify the z-order of the objects or elements. The ink canvas object may host a variety of objects or elements and, therefore, provide ink functionality to the objects or elements, even though the objects or elements themselves may not have ink functionality. The ink canvas object is attached to an ink editor that has an associated modifiable ink editor behavior, whereby ink specific behaviors are collected in the ink edit behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Andrew Silverman, Sam George, Shiraz Somji, Koji Kato, Brigette Krantz, Alex Mogilevsky, Mark Douglas Harper, Quan Binb To, Vladimir Smirnov, Benjamin M. Westbrook
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Publication number: 20070292032Abstract: A system and process for capturing and rendering ink is described. An ink canvas object may contain none, one, or more objects or elements and may specify the z-order of the objects or elements. The ink canvas object may host a variety of objects or elements and, therefore, provide ink functionality to the objects or elements, even though the objects or elements themselves may not have ink functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Silverman, Sam George, Shiraz Somji, Koji Kato, Brigette Krantz, Alex Mogilevsky, Mark Harper, Quan To, Vladimir Smirnov, Benjamin Westbrook
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Patent number: 7262785Abstract: A system and process for capturing and rendering ink is described. An ink canvas object may contain none, one, or more objects or elements and may specify the z-order of the objects or elements. The ink canvas object may host a variety of objects or elements and, therefore, provide ink functionality to the objects or elements, even though the objects or elements themselves may not have ink functionality.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Andrew Silverman, Sam George, Shiraz Somji, Koji Kato, Brigette Krantz, Alex Mogilevsky, Mark Douglas Harper, Quan Binb To, Vladimir Smimov, Benjamin M. Westbrook
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Publication number: 20070083556Abstract: A method for managing a group of owned and for-purchase media items in response to a single user action. The method treats the owned media items and the for-purchase media items similarly with respect to the user's interaction with them, facilitating a user paradigm-shift from thinking about two stores of media items to a single store of media items available for use. A media item grouping generic to both types of media items is provided, permitting sharing of media item collections between users having different access rights with respect to the media items.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Daniel Plastina, Michael Novak, Kipley Olson, Michael Tse, David Nadalin, Phillip Lu, Dennis Kiilerich, Andrew Silverman
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Patent number: 7199804Abstract: Association of ink information with image files is described. An image file is created and ink information is parsed and inserted into comment or arbitrary data fields of the image file. The image file with additional ink information may be used by both ink-enabled applications/environments and non-ink-enabled applications environments. The ink-enabled applications/environments may extract the ink information and use the original ink while the non-ink-enabled applications/environments may use the image information to permit the end user to see the visual representation of the ink.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Subha Bhattacharyay, Alexander Gounares, Alexander J. Kolmykov-Zotov, Andrew Silverman
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Patent number: 7167585Abstract: The present invention relates to interfacing with electronic ink. Ink is stored in a data structure that permits later retrieval by applications. The ink includes stroke information and may include property information. Through various programming interfaces, one may interact with the ink through methods and setting or retrieving properties. Other objects and collections may be used as well in conjunction with the ink objects.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Alexander Gounares, Steve Dodge, Timothy H. Kannapel, Rudolph Balaz, Subha Bhattacharyay, Manoj K. Biswas, Robert L. Chambers, Bodin Dresevic, Stephen A. Fisher, Arin J. Goldberg, Gregory Hullender, Brigette E. Krantz, Todd A. Torset, Jerome J. Turner, Andrew Silverman, Shiraz M. Somji