Patents by Inventor Ann M. Pickard

Ann M. Pickard 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: 20180121557
    Abstract: A system and method of maintaining community safety standards within an Internet community. A balance is achieved between open communication and costly supervision of an immersive online community by use of automated algorithms, human supervision and peer monitoring. An automated filtering process is used in conjunction with an evaluation and penalty process. The filter is enhanced over time. A peer-to-peer control and peer-to-administrator reporting scheme complete the system and methods to synergistically maintain safety and set standards within the community.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Mark A. Dinan, Jennifer Y. Sun, Ann M. Pickard, James M. Bower, Munir F. Bhatti, Joseph Vaughn Lewis Cook
  • Publication number: 20110296319
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a computer system within a computer network having multiple computers connected together using telecommunications mechanisms for graphically interacting within immersive online communities. A user selects a set of desired characteristics associated with a personality for creation of a first intelligent virtual object. The first intelligent virtual object interacts with other intelligent virtual objects within the immersive online community utilizing predetermined interface tools such that said other intelligent virtual objects receive real-time responses to stimuli initiated by said other intelligent virtual objects. The first intelligent virtual object interactively passes user generated content between said other intelligent virtual objects and said user under administrative controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Numedeon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Dinan, Jennifer Yun-Man Sun, Ann M. Pickard, James Mason Bower
  • Patent number: 7925703
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a computer system within a computer network having multiple computers connected together using telecommunications mechanisms for graphically interacting within immersive online communities. A user selects a set of desired characteristics associated with a personality for creation of a first intelligent virtual object. The first intelligent virtual object interacts with other intelligent virtual objects within the immersive online community utilizing predetermined interface tools such that said other intelligent virtual objects receive real-time responses to stimuli initiated by said other intelligent virtual objects. The first intelligent virtual object interactively passes user generated content between said other intelligent virtual objects and said user under administrative controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Numedeon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Dinan, Jennifer Yun-Man Sun, Ann M. Pickard, James Mason Bower
  • Publication number: 20030154159
    Abstract: A method and system for granting access by all the users who logon to a website so long as the website has not reached a predetermined capacity of use but however, denying access to such a user if the capacity of use of the website has reached a predetermined level unless the user is in possession of a valid website pass and allowing any user not having such a pass the ability to acquire the same at a predetermined price or alternatively to bid for a pass by a different amount. When a user having a valid website pass logson and the website is beyond the predetermined capacity, that user is allowed immediate access and a user who is logged on but does not possess a valid website pass is automatically removed from the website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Dinan, Munir Frederick Bhatti, Jennifer Yun-Man Sun, Ann M. Pickard
  • Publication number: 20020198940
    Abstract: A system and method of maintaining community safety standards within an Internet community. A balance is achieved between open communication and costly supervision of an immersive online community by use of automated algorithms, human supervision and peer monitoring. An automated filtering process is used in conjunction with an evaluation and penalty process. The filter is enhanced over time. A peer-to-peer control and peer-to-administrator reporting scheme complete the system and methods to synergistically to maintain safety and set standards within the community.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: Numedeon, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Bower, Mark A. Dinan, Ann M. Pickard, Jennifer Y. Sun, Munir Frederick Bhatti, Joseph V. Lewis Cook
  • Publication number: 20020097267
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a computer system within a computer network having multiple computers connected together using telecommunications mechanisms for graphically interacting within immersive online communities. A user selects a set of desired characteristics associated with a personality for creation of a first intelligent virtual object. The first intelligent virtual object interacts with other intelligent virtual objects within the immersive online community utilizing predetermined interface tools such that said other intelligent virtual objects receive real-time responses to stimuli initiated by said other intelligent virtual objects. The first intelligent virtual object interactively passes user generated content between said other intelligent virtual objects and said user under administrative controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Numedeon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Dinan, Jennifer Yun-Man Sun, Ann M. Pickard, James Mason Bower