Patents by Inventor Ann Pickard

Ann 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: 20060253784
    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 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: James Bower, Mark Dinan, Ann Pickard, Jennifer Sun, Munir Bhatti, Joseph Cook