Patents by Inventor Benjamin Rodefer

Benjamin Rodefer 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).

  • Method for performing a search, and computer program product and user interface for same
    Patent number: 10255362
    Abstract: A method of accessing computer networks and data sources simultaneously is disclose. The method includes the steps of (a) selecting at least one of a target source to be accessed; and (b) running target parsing tool of said at least one of a target source if parsing is required. Also, there is disclosed a user interface for accessing multiple target sources simultaneously. The user interface includes a text entry field, a scroll-down menu for selecting one or more target sources, and an infobar for displaying information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Rodefer, Nathan Perkins
  • Authentication using multi-component swipe pattern and color, sound or symbol series unlocking patterns and or codes
    Publication number: 20180150627
    Abstract: Authentication using multi-component swipe pattern and color, sound or symbol series unlocking patterns and or codes
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: Benjamin Rodefer
  • Method and System of Retrieving Avatar Data Unique to a User
    Publication number: 20080306951
    Abstract: A method of retrieving avatar data unique to a user is provided. The method includes invoking an application and retrieving said avatar data from an avatar server. The avatar data is accessible from different types of devices, wherein the different types of data can be a game console or a personal computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Benjamin Rodefer
  • METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR MEDIA DISTRIBUTION
    Publication number: 20080162477
    Abstract: Distributing media items that allows a user a wider variety of options, and greater simplicity in creation and management of queues used to distribute the items. The method including inputting a search criteria for at least one queue, searching a library of items for items matching the search criteria, generating a list of search results based on the search, creating the at least one queue by automatically populating the at least one queue with the list of search results, and distributing an item in the at least one queue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Benjamin Rodefer
  • Method for performing a search, and computer program product and user interface for same
    Publication number: 20030120779
    Abstract: A method of accessing computer networks and data sources simultaneously is disclose. The method includes the steps of (a) selecting at least one of a target source to be accessed; and (b) running target parsing tool of said at least one of a target source if parsing is required. Also, there is disclosed a user interface for accessing multiple target sources simultaneously. The user interface includes a text entry field, a scroll-down menu for selecting one or more target sources, and an infobar for displaying information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Benjamin Rodefer, Nathan Perkins