Patents by Inventor Anthony G. Macaluso

Anthony G. Macaluso 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: 8396764
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for transmitting mobile device data are described. A method includes querying a first mobile device for data residing on the first mobile device; wirelessly transmitting, to a computer system, a specification of the data residing on the first mobile device; determining suitability of data for a second mobile device; and receiving, at the second mobile device, a specification of data for the second mobile device that is based on the specification of the data residing on the first mobile device. Another method includes wirelessly receiving, at a computer system, a specification of data residing on the first mobile device; and wirelessly transmitting, to the second mobile device, a specification of data for the second mobile device that is based on the specification of the data residing on the first mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Single Touch Interactive, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20120184255
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for searching for mobile content. A method includes receiving, via a user interface, at a computer system independent of the mobile device, information identifying the mobile device to receive computer data; receiving, at the computer system, information identifying the computer data to be downloaded to the mobile device; using the computer system to search computer data offerings from mobile device content providers for the computer data; and wirelessly transmitting to the mobile device data corresponding to a search result. Another method includes an application, on a mobile device, querying a computer system independent of the mobile device for a result of a search for the computer data, and causing the downloading of the computer data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: SINGLE TOUCH INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 8170541
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for searching for mobile content. A method includes receiving, via a user interface, at a computer system independent of the mobile device, information identifying the mobile device to receive computer data; receiving, at the computer system, information identifying the computer data to be downloaded to the mobile device; using the computer system to search computer data offerings from mobile device content providers for the computer data; and wirelessly transmitting to the mobile device data corresponding to a search result. Another method includes an application, on a mobile device, querying a computer system independent of the mobile device for a result of a search for the computer data, and causing the downloading of the computer data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Single Touch Interactive, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20110131237
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for searching for mobile content. A method includes receiving, via a user interface, at a computer system independent of the mobile device, information identifying the mobile device to receive computer data; receiving, at the computer system, information identifying the computer data to be downloaded to the mobile device; using the computer system to search computer data offerings from mobile device content providers for the computer data; and wirelessly transmitting to the mobile device data corresponding to a search result. Another method includes an application, on a mobile device, querying a computer system independent of the mobile device for a result of a search for the computer data, and causing the downloading of the computer data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: SINGLE TOUCH INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20110078009
    Abstract: A system, method, and a computer program product for pushing a coupon value to a user account are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, at a computer system, a request to perform a search using a search term. The method includes processing, at the computer system, the received search term to determine whether the search term matches at least one of predetermined keywords, each keyword associated with at least one coupon. The method includes displaying, at the computer system, at least one of a search result or a coupon based on a result of the processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20110070877
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing services to a mobile device allow settings on the mobile device to be provisioned over the air. In response to a request for mobile service subscription options received from the mobile device, data relating to mobile service subscription options, for selection by a user of the mobile device, may be sent to the mobile device over a wireless communication path. A selection of one or more subscription options may be received from the mobile device over the wireless communication path, and a service corresponding to the selected subscription options may be activated in response to the selection. Settings associated with the selected subscription options may be downloaded over the air to the mobile device, which may store the settings to enable the mobile device to access the subscription.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: SINGLE TOUCH INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 7865181
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for searching for mobile content. A method includes receiving, via a user interface, at a computer system independent of the mobile device, information identifying the mobile device to receive computer data; receiving, at the computer system, information identifying the computer data to be downloaded to the mobile device; using the computer system to search computer data offerings from mobile device content providers for the computer data; and wirelessly transmitting to the mobile device data corresponding to a search result. Another method includes an application, on a mobile device, querying a computer system independent of the mobile device for a result of a search for the computer data, and causing the downloading of the computer data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Single Touch Interactive, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 7865182
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing services to a mobile device allow settings on the mobile device to be provisioned over the air. In response to a request for mobile service subscription options received from the mobile device, data relating to mobile service subscription options, for selection by a user of the mobile device, may be sent to the mobile device over a wireless communication path. A selection of one or more subscription options may be received from the mobile device over the wireless communication path, and a service corresponding to the selected subscription options may be activated in response to the selection. Settings associated with the selected subscription options may be downloaded over the air to the mobile device, which may store the settings to enable the mobile device to access the subscription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Single Touch Interactive, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 7783729
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer systems and program products, for transmitting mobile device data. A method includes querying a first mobile device for data residing on the first mobile device; wirelessly transmitting, to a computer system, a specification of the data residing on the first mobile device; determining suitability of data for a second mobile device; and receiving, at the second mobile device, a specification of data for the second mobile device that is based on the specification of the data residing on the first mobile device. Another method includes wirelessly receiving, at a computer system, a specification of data residing on the first mobile device; and wirelessly transmitting, to the second mobile device, a specification of data for the second mobile device that is based on the specification of the data residing on the first mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Single Touch Interactive, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20090280796
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing services to a mobile device allow settings on the mobile device to be provisioned over the air. In response to a request for mobile service subscription options received from the mobile device, data relating to mobile service subscription options, for selection by a user of the mobile device, may be sent to the mobile device over a wireless communication path. A selection of one or more subscription options may be received from the mobile device over the wireless communication path, and a service corresponding to the selected subscription options may be activated in response to the selection. Settings associated with the selected subscription options may be downloaded over the air to the mobile device, which may store the settings to enable the mobile device to access the subscription.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 7565141
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing services to a mobile device allow settings on the mobile device to be provisioned over the air. In response to a request for mobile service subscription options received from the mobile device, data relating to mobile service subscription options, for selection by a user of the mobile device, may be sent to the mobile device over a wireless communication path. A selection of one or more subscription options may be received from the mobile device over the wireless communication path, and a service corresponding to the selected subscription options may be activated in response to the selection. Settings associated with the selected subscription options may be downloaded over the air to the mobile device, which may store the settings to enable the mobile device to access the subscription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20080243616
    Abstract: A system, method and a computer program product for pushing a coupon value to a user account are disclosed. A telephone call is established from a communication device with the telephone call being initiated in response to a user dialing an abbreviated dialing code. User information is obtained from the established telephone call. Also, a coupon value associated with the abbreviated dialing code is determined. A user account external to the communication device is identified based on the user information obtained from the established telephone call. The determined coupon value is pushed to the identified user account external to the communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20080232572
    Abstract: A system, method and a computer program product for automatically provisioning an abbreviated dialing code are disclosed. The system includes a provisioning manager designed to process a request to provision an abbreviated dialing code. The provisioning manager includes a provisioning server that receives the request and a database of rules, communicatively coupled to the provisioning server, that stores one or more rules associated with the abbreviated dialing code. The system also includes a registry manager, communicatively coupled to the provisioning manager, that determines whether an abbreviated dialing code is registered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20080004079
    Abstract: Among other things, generating a dynamic digital data file for transferring to a mobile communication device includes receiving from a user a phone number associated with a mobile communication device. Also, a user selected digital data file is received. Authorization to access the received digital data file is verified. When detected that the received digital data file is verified as an authorized file, the user is able to edit the received digital data file to generate mobile content. A data connection with the mobile communication device associated with the received phone number is also established. Further, one or more operational parameters of the mobile communication device based on the established data connection are determined. The generated mobile content is transcoded into a format compatible to the determined operational parameters, and the transcoded mobile content is delivered to the mobile communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 6543776
    Abstract: A foldable net includes a flexible frame that may be formed from a single wire or form a plurality of flexible tubes connected end-to-end. The frame is arranged to have an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion. The lower frame portion forms a base that supports the upper frame portion in a generally upright orientation on a generally horizontal surface with the base extending in a forward direction relative to the upper frame portion. A fabric section is connected to the frame and arranged for a projectile to be incident thereon. A plurality of straps is connected between portions of the frame to constrain it to a predetermined configuration for supporting the fabric in a position for receiving the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Dancorp Investors, Inc
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20030008721
    Abstract: Apparatus for catching a projectile such as a golf ball that has been directed to a selected location includes a cup mounted in a basket and a pole to support the cup and basket. A plurality of straps are arranged to adjust the position of the cup and basket relative to the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20020030324
    Abstract: A foldable net includes a flexible frame that may be formed from a single wire or form a plurality of flexible tubes connected end-to-end. The frame is arranged to have an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion. The lower frame portion forms a base that supports the upper frame portion in a generally upright orientation on a generally horizontal surface with the base extending in a forward direction relative to the upper frame portion. A fabric section is connected to the frame and arranged for a projectile to be incident thereon. A plurality of straps is connected between portions of the frame to constrain it to a predetermined configuration for supporting the fabric in a position for receiving the projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 6352480
    Abstract: A sports practice net assembly for stopping the flight of a projectile such as a golf ball, comprises a pair of side frame members with a central frame member disposed between them. The side frame members are preferably formed as closed loops. The central frame member has a pair of legs that extend across portions of the side frame members so that the lower ends of the legs and the lowermost portions of the side frame members support the sports practice net assembly on a generally horizontal surface. The first and second frame members are preferably are symmetrically arranged such that they are connected together at a rear portion of the sports practice net assembly and spaced apart at a front portion of the sports practice net assembly with an acute angle between their planes. The central frame member has first and second legs and an upper portion arranged to extend above the uppermost edges of the side frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: The Jugs Company
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 6247699
    Abstract: A foldable net includes a flexible frame that may be formed from a single wire or form a plurality of flexible tubes connected end-to-end. The frame is arranged to have an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion. The lower frame portion forms a base that supports the upper frame portion in a generally upright orientation on a generally horizontal surface with the base extending in a forward direction relative to the upper frame portion. A fabric section is connected to the frame and arranged for a projectile to be incident thereon. A plurality of straps is connected between portions of the frame to constrain it to a predetermined configuration for supporting the fabric in a position for receiving the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso
  • Patent number: 5989130
    Abstract: A portable net has an erected configuration for stopping the flight of a golf ball and returning it to a selected location and a folded configuration for storage or transport. The portable net has an elastic frame formed of a single elastic member that forms a base and a net support section. A net is connected to the net support section of the frame so that the net extends away from the base in the erected configuration. The frame is configured such that a person may put the frame into a folded configuration by deforming the first and second frame members into a plurality of generally concentric rings. A retainer such as a strap is provided for selectively retaining the frame in the folded configuration. The frame is formed such that elastic forces in the frame spontaneously move the frame to the erected configuration when the retainer is not engaged to retain the frame in the storage configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Anthony G. Macaluso