Patents by Inventor Blake Bookstaff

Blake Bookstaff 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: 20130034224
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement and a variety of other services to the callers using current caller data and to one or more alternative numbers for the callers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Blake BOOKSTAFF, Robert B. Deming, William W. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20130034217
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement, directory assistance information and derived information including caller demographics information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Blake BOOKSTAFF, Robert B. DEMING, William W. FISHER
  • Publication number: 20130034225
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement, directory assistance information and a variety of other information and services to the callers based on a highest expected revenue value of the advertisement or directory assistance services provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Blake Bookstaff, Robert B. Deming, William W. Fisher
  • Patent number: 8363806
    Abstract: A method and system for alphanumeric identifier indexing for advertising with cloud computing. Alphanumeric identifiers (e.g., telephone number, voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) identifier, Internet Protocol (IP) identifier, a text message identifier, an instant message (IM) identifier, an e-mail address identifier, a social network identifier, a social networking hash code, etc.) are used to categorize and associate pre-determined advertising with the alphanumeric identifiers. When the alphanumeric identifier is received anywhere on a cloud computing network, the pre-determined advertising associated with the alphanumeric identifier is sent to a target device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Patent number: 8254547
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement and a variety of other internal and external information services to the callers using a business subscriber information service, a white page database service; a yellow pages database service; a business intelligence database service; and/or an Internet search service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: Blake Bookstaff, James J. Sonnick, Michael G. Thorpe, Daniel E. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 8254548
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement and a variety of other services to the callers using a rule-based expert system service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: Blake Bookstaff, James J. Sonnick, Michael G. Thorpe, Daniel E. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 8254549
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement and a variety of other services to the callers using a business subscriber information service, a white page database service; a yellow pages database service; a business intelligence database service; rule-based expert system service; and/or an Internet search service. The directory assistance service accepts fees from advertisers, businesses and providers of the variety of services to refer information to callers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: Blake Bookstaff, James J. Sonnick, Michael G. Thorpe, Daniel E. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20120185307
    Abstract: A method and system for alphanumeric identifier indexing for advertising with cloud computing. Alphanumeric identifiers (e.g., telephone number, voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) identifier, Internet Protocol (IP) identifier, a text message identifier, an instant message (IM) identifier, an e-mail address identifier, a social network identifier, a social networking hash code, etc.) are used to categorize and associate pre-determined advertising with the alphanumeric identifiers. When the alphanumeric identifier is received anywhere on a cloud computing network, the pre-determined advertising associated with the alphanumeric identifier is sent to a target device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Publication number: 20120084665
    Abstract: A method and system for intelligent electronic information processing with cloud computing. The method and system include selecting one or more portions of a set of electronic information including any unwanted portions that have been reviewed and are to be eliminated from display. The selected portions are recorded on a cloud computing network in a cloud computing object thereby eliminating any unwanted previously reviewed portions of the set of electronic information from display with display of any additional sets of electronic information. The previously reviewed portions without the reviewed and unwanted portions are available to and across plural network devices and across plural login accounts anywhere on the cloud computing network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Patent number: 8130928
    Abstract: A method and system for number indexing for advertising. Alphanumeric identifiers (e.g., telephone number, voice-over-Internet Protocol identifier, an Internet Protocol identifier, an instant message identifier or an e-mail address identifier) are used to categorize and associate pre-determined advertising with the alphanumeric identifiers. When the alphanumeric identifier is received on a communications network, the pre-determined advertising associated with the alphanumeric identifier is sent to a target device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Patent number: 8078977
    Abstract: A method and system for intelligent electronic information processing. The method and system include selecting one or more portions of a set of electronic information including any unwanted portions that have been reviewed and are to be eliminated from display. The selected portions are recording thereby eliminating any unwanted previously reviewed portions of the set of electronic information from display with any additional sets of electronic information. The method and system may be used to review search engine results, electronic auction results, syndicated news items and to purchase tickets for transportation and events and for reserving lodging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Publication number: 20100268597
    Abstract: A method and system for automated intelligent electronic advertising. The method and system parse electronic information messages (e.g., e-mail, IM, SMS, MMS, social networking messages, etc.) using information theory for keywords and make search engine queries or database queries for electronic links based on the identified keywords. Hierarchical electronic links are added to the electronic information messages creating a modified electronic information message. This allows additional electronic information to be accessed from the modified electronic information message based on information content of the original electronic information message via pre-determined hierarchy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Blake BOOKSTAFF
  • Publication number: 20100217675
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a payment object for payment of a certain amount owed by a first party to a second party. The payment object carries sufficient account information for the payment from an account associated with the payment object. The second party communicates the account information from the payment object and an identification of the second party for receipt by a third party; and receives in return data that is indicative of a gratuity to be charged against the account. The second party prints a document that includes the certain amount owed and the gratuity, as indicated by the data received by the second party, and presents the document for signature by the first party. The printed document preferably includes the total of the amount owed and the gratuity. The payment object may be a credit card, charge card, debit card, rebate card, or stored-value card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Blake BOOKSTAFF
  • Publication number: 20100217676
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a payment object for payment of a certain amount owed by a first party to a second party. The payment object carries sufficient account information for the payment from an account associated with the payment object. The second party communicates the account information from the payment object and an identification of the second party for receipt by a third party; and receives in return data that is indicative of a gratuity to be charged against the account. The second party prints a document that includes the certain amount owed and the gratuity, as indicated by the data received by the second party, and presents the document for signature by the first party. The printed document preferably includes the total of the amount owed and the gratuity. The payment object may be a credit card, charge card, debit card, rebate card, or stored-value card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Blake BOOKSTAFF
  • Publication number: 20100217699
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a payment object for payment of a certain amount owed by a first party to a second party. The payment object carries sufficient account information for the payment from an account associated with the payment object. The second party communicates the account information from the payment object and an identification of the second party for receipt by a third party; and receives in return data that is indicative of a gratuity to be charged against the account. The second party prints a document that includes the certain amount owed and the gratuity, as indicated by the data received by the second party, and presents the document for signature by the first party. The printed document preferably includes the total of the amount owed and the gratuity. The payment object may be a credit card, charge card, debit card, rebate card, or stored-value card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Patent number: 7720828
    Abstract: A method and system for automated intelligent electronic advertising. The method and system parse electronic information messages (e.g., e-mail messages, instant messages, etc.) for keywords and make search engine queries or database queries for electronic links based on the identified keywords. The electronic links returned from search engine queries or database queries are added to the electronic information messages creating a modified electronic information message. This allows additional electronic information to be accessed from the modified electronic information message based on information content of the original electronic information message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Patent number: 7573993
    Abstract: A system and a method for automatically routing Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls made to an unavailable number to a directory assistance service for further assistance. An intercept system intercepts these erroneous VoIP calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service can provide any additional information associated with the unavailable number, such as alternate numbers. The directory assistance service also can provide information regarding other subscribers having similar characteristics to the unavailable number that the caller is attempting to reach. Additionally, the directory assistance service can provide general or targeted advertisements to the caller before, during, and/or after providing directory assistance to the caller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventor: Blake Bookstaff
  • Publication number: 20090175431
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement and a variety of other internal and external information services to the callers using a business subscriber information service, a white page database service; a yellow pages database service; a business intelligence database service; and/or an Internet search service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Blake Bookstaff, James J. Sonnick, Michael G. Thorpe, Daniel E. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20090175433
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement and a variety of other services to the callers using a rule-based expert system service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Blake BOOKSTAFF, James J. Sonnick, Michael G. Thorpe, Daniel E. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20090168987
    Abstract: A method and system for providing directory assistance to erroneous calls. The method and system includes an intercept system that intercepts erroneous calls and automatically routes them to a directory assistance service. The directory assistance service provides a least one advertisement and a variety of other services to the callers using a business subscriber information service, a white page database service; a yellow pages database service; a business intelligence database service; rule-based expert system service; and/or an Internet search service. The directory assistance service accepts fees from advertisers, businesses and providers of the variety of services to refer information to callers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Blake Bookstaff, James J. Sonnick, Michael G. Thorpe, Daniel E. Gallagher