Patents by Inventor Brian P. Kernan

Brian P. Kernan 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).

  • Offline Map Download
    Publication number: 20170325064
    Abstract: A system discloses analyzing global positioning system (GPS) parameters of a mobile device to determine if the mobile device is outside a predetermined range and if it is determined that the mobile device is outside the predetermined range, communicating a notification to the mobile device to download maps on the mobile device using an alternate communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Brian P. Kernan
  • BICYCLE ROUTES WITH ELEVATION
    Publication number: 20140343847
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing route information determined in conjunction with elevation data in response to a route request. More particularly, in response to a route request that identifies an origin and a destination, a set of potential routes are determine and combined with elevation data. Each of the potential routes is scored according to criteria including navigation difficulty. An optimal route is selected and a route presentation is generated and provided to the requesting user in response to the route request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Brian P. Kernan