Patents by Inventor Ann Frees
Ann Frees 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: 20190052839Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Publication number: 20180316890Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Patent number: 10084988Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Krush Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Patent number: 10021344Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Krush Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Publication number: 20170223310Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Publication number: 20170104958Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Publication number: 20170006258Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Krush Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Patent number: 9531998Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server. In some embodiments, the video communication server includes: at least one memory including instructions; and at least one processing device configured for executing the instructions, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processing device to perform the operations of: determining a time duration of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing video content transmitted between the first user device and the second user device; determining at least one gesture of at least one of the first user and the second user based on analyzing the video content; and generating a compatibility score of the first user and the second user based at least in part on the determined time duration and the at least one determined gesture.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Krush Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Farrell, John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Publication number: 20160191958Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein may be directed to a video communication server for: receiving, using a communication unit comprised in at least one processing device, video content of a video communication connection between a first user of a first user device and a second user of a second user device; analyzing, using a graphical processing unit (GPU) comprised in the at least one processing device, the video content in real time; identifying, using a recognition unit comprised in the at least one processing device, at least one object of interest comprised in the video content; identifying, using a features unit comprised in the least one processing device, at least one contextual feature associated with the at least one identified object of interest; and presenting, using an input/output (I/O) device, the at least one contextual feature to at least one of the first user device and the second user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: Krush Technologies, LLCInventors: John P. Nauseef, Christopher S. Wire, Brian T. Faust, Matthew J. Farrell, Patrick M. Murray, Linsey Ann Free, Gary T. Riggins, John C. Nesbitt, Dustin L. Clinard
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Patent number: 8768882Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive thrum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Reign V Co. Limited Liability CompanyInventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees
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Publication number: 20130080530Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive thrum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees
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Patent number: 8280845Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive forum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Reign V. Co. Limited Liability CompanyInventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees
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Publication number: 20100100594Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive forum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees
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Patent number: 7664750Abstract: A distributed system for interactive collaboration can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive forum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2004Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees
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Publication number: 20050086230Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive forum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees
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Patent number: 6769013Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive forum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: E-Wings, Inc.Inventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees
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Publication number: 20030149681Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive forum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Applicant: e-Wings Inc.Inventors: Lewis Frees, Ann Frees