Patents by Inventor Cedric G. DeLaCruz

Cedric G. DeLaCruz 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).

  • Electronic return messages with non-textual information
    Patent number: 8682987
    Abstract: A method for providing electronic mail return receipts with video of the electronic mail recipient is disclosed. The electronic mail recipient opens an electronic mail message which initiates recording of the electronic mail recipient. The recording may be terminated when the recipient closes the electronic mail or minimizes the electronic mail message window. Recording may also end after a predetermined amount of time after the electronic mail message is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Chanyu Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC MAIL RETURN RECEIPTS
    Publication number: 20100324710
    Abstract: A method for providing electronic mail return receipts with video of the electronic mail recipient is disclosed. The electronic mail recipient opens an electronic mail message which initiates recording of the electronic mail recipient. The recording may be terminated when the recipient closes the electronic mail or minimizes the electronic mail message window. Recording may also end after a predetermined amount of time after the electronic mail message is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • Method for providing video enhanced electronic mail return receipts
    Patent number: 7774422
    Abstract: A method for providing electronic mail return receipts with video of the electronic mail recipient is disclosed. The electronic mail recipient opens an electronic mail message which initiates recording of the electronic mail recipient. The recording may be terminated when the recipient closes the electronic mail or minimizes the electronic mail message window. Recording may also end after a predetermined amount of time after the electronic mail message is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIDEO ENHANCED ELECTRONIC MAIL RETURN RECEIPTS
    Publication number: 20090055495
    Abstract: A method for providing electronic mail return receipts with video of the electronic mail recipient is disclosed. The electronic mail recipient opens an electronic mail message which initiates recording of the electronic mail recipient. The recording may be terminated when the recipient closes the electronic mail or minimizes the electronic mail message window. Recording may also end after a predetermined amount of time after the electronic mail message is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • Systems, methods and devices for determining and assigning descriptive filenames to digital images
    Patent number: 7460738
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for determining and assigning descriptive filenames to digital images based on auxiliary input such as user provided input or input from some reference database of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Arpan Ghosh, Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • Method for providing video enhanced electronic mail return receipts
    Patent number: 7451189
    Abstract: A method for providing electronic mail return receipts with video of the electronic mail recipient is disclosed. The electronic mail recipient opens an electronic mail message which initiates recording of the electronic mail recipient. The recording may be terminated when the recipient closes the electronic mail or minimizes the electronic mail message window. Recording may also end after a predetermined amount of time after the electronic mail message is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • Systems, methods and devices for determining and assigning descriptive filenames to digital images
    Patent number: 7228010
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for determining and assigning descriptive filenames to digital images based on auxiliary input such as user provided input or input from some reference database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventors: Arpan Ghosh, Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • Methods for providing video enhanced electronic mail return receipts
    Patent number: 6999989
    Abstract: A method for providing electronic mail return receipts with video of the electronic mail recipient is disclosed. The electronic mail recipient opens an electronic mail message which initiates recording of the electronic mail recipient. The recording may be terminated when the recipient closes the electronic mail or minimizes the electronic mail message window. Recording may also end after a predetermined amount of time after the electronic mail message is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • System and method for conducting an on-line auction
    Publication number: 20040205013
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting an on-line auction where the winner of the auction is not necessarily the highest bidder since the bids may be adjusted based on the bidders prior auction history or feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • System and method for conducting a trial on-line auction
    Publication number: 20040205015
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting a trial on-line auction to help determine the value of an item or service to be eventually auctioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • System, method and apparatus for selling gift certificates and store credits
    Publication number: 20040181452
    Abstract: A system and method for selling gift certificates and/or store credits such that unused and unwanted gift certificates and/or store credits may be auctioned off. Sellers gift certificates and/or store credits are combined in auction and sold off as a single item. Bidders may bid on the combined gift certificates and/or store credits via the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • Methods for providing video enhanced eletronic mail return receipts
    Publication number: 20020143881
    Abstract: A method for providing electronic mail return receipts with video of the electronic mail recipient is disclosed. The electronic mail recipient opens an electronic mail message which initiates recording of the electronic mail recipient. The recording may be terminated when the recipient closes the electronic mail or minimizes the electronic mail message window. Recording may also end after a predetermined amount of time after the electronic mail message is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz
  • Baby birth announcement
    Publication number: 20020066216
    Abstract: A baby's birth announcement which includes two front panels which in a folded position forms a visual composite image of the baby's parents and when unfolded reveals a picture of the baby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventor: Cedric G. DeLaCruz