Patents by Inventor Benjamin Ethan Taitelbaum

Benjamin Ethan Taitelbaum 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).

  • Systematic process for creating large numbers of relevant, contextual marginal comments based on existing discussions of quotations and links
    Patent number: 8782078
    Abstract: A system for searching digital works for comments includes search software capable of searching web pages for comments about a referenced work. In one embodiment, the software searches a web page for delimiters such as quotes that are in proximity to a link to another web page. The software stores any comments in proximity to the quoted content for use in a comment display system where it may be displayed as comment marginalia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: ReFrame-It, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Edward Fisher Fishkin, Benjamin Ethan Taitelbaum
  • Systematic Process for Creating Large Numbers of Relevant, Contextual Marginal Comments Based On Existing Discussions Of Quotations and Links
    Publication number: 20130132428
    Abstract: A system for searching digital works for comments includes search software capable of searching web pages for comments about a referenced work. In one embodiment, the software searches a web page for delimiters such as quotes that are in proximity to a link to another web page. The software stores any comments in proximity to the quoted content for use in a comment display system where it may be displayed as comment marginalia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Edward Fisher Fishkin, Benjamin Ethan Taitelbaum
  • Systematic process for creating large numbers of relevant, contextual marginal comments based on existing discussions of quotations and links
    Patent number: 8380732
    Abstract: A system for searching digital works for comments includes search software capable of searching web pages for comments about a referenced work. In one embodiment, the software searches a web page for delimiters such as quotes that are in proximity to a link to another web page. The software stores any comments in proximity to the quoted content for use in a comment display system where it may be displayed as comment marginalia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: ReFrame-It, Inc
    Inventors: Robert Edward Fisher Fishkin, Benjamin Ethan Taitelbaum
  • Deliberative Polling Incorporating Ratings By A Random Sample
    Publication number: 20120179755
    Abstract: System and method facilitating group discussion of a body of information, wherein the general population of the group can comment on the information, and wherein a sample of the population rates the comments of the general population. This can reduce the disproportional effects of a highly mobilized faction on a deliberative process. According to some aspects, a second rating can be provided by members of the general population. This can be used to communicate or quantify the effects of disproportionate mobilization. Optionally, comments can be moderated to reduce the information burden on the deliberation due to excessive low-quality commenting. Expert comments can also be incorporated to better inform the general population on a topic, facilitating a more efficient process. The system and method may be implemented as an interactive web forum or debate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: James S. Fishkin, Robert E.F. Fishkin, Benjamin Ethan Taitelbaum, Jessica Margolin
  • Systematic Process For Creating Large Numbers Of Relevant, Contextual Marginal Comments Based On Existing Discussions Of Quotations And Links
    Publication number: 20110252052
    Abstract: A system for searching digital works for comments includes search software capable of searching web pages for comments about a referenced work. In one embodiment, the software searches a web page for delimiters such as quotes that are in proximity to a link to another web page. The software stores any comments in proximity to the quoted content for use in a comment display system where it may be displayed as comment marginalia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Edward Fisher Fishkin, Benjamin Ethan Taitelbaum