Patents by Inventor Charles Root

Charles Root 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).

  • Patent number: 11869480
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further stimulate creativity for capturing ideas, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BRIGHT MARBLES, INC.
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Patent number: 11756532
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further guide development and expansion upon a given idea, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: BRIGHT MARBLES, INC.
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D′Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin, Nagesh Kadaba
  • Publication number: 20230025813
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for systematically evaluating idea quality in accordance with specified rules. In addition, such assessments may also be used to initiate workflows for improving the quality of a given idea. Some embodiments may provide for assessment of the novelty of idea in real-time (e.g., during an innovation or ideation session). Such initial assessments may further be updated in real-time as the idea is discussed further. Such assessment may rely on voice-activated and intelligence-driven searching of various data sources to identify the context of the idea so as to provide an objective basis for the assessment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Patent number: 11461863
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for systematically evaluating idea quality in accordance with specified rules. In addition, such assessments may also be used to initiate workflows for improving the quality of a given idea. Some embodiments may provide for assessment of the novelty of idea in real-time (e.g., during an innovation or ideation session). Such initial assessments may further be updated in real-time as the idea is discussed further. Such assessment may rely on voice-activated and intelligence-driven searching of various data sources to identify the context of the idea so as to provide an objective basis for the assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: BRIGHT MARBLES, INC.
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20220084507
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further guide development and expansion upon a given idea, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin, Nagesh Kadaba
  • Publication number: 20220051070
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further guide development and expansion upon a given idea, while continuing to challenge ideas, provide opportunities to collaborate, and optimize scheduling of ideation sessions for efficiency, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Patent number: 11189267
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further guide development and expansion upon a given idea, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Bright Marbles, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin, Nagesh Kadaba
  • Publication number: 20210350806
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further stimulate creativity for capturing ideas, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Patent number: 11164065
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further guide development and expansion upon a given idea, while continuing to challenge ideas, provide opportunities to collaborate, and optimize scheduling of ideation sessions for efficiency, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Bright Marbles, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Patent number: 11081113
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further stimulate creativity for capturing ideas, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: BRIGHT MARBLES, INC.
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20200286140
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may allow students or other individuals to purchase product from or to trade products with their peers when both a purchaser and a distributor are physically located within a same general location. In such instances, the purchaser and a product distributor may be located within the boundaries of a school or campus that may span only a few city blocks. Both the purchaser and the distributor may both be members of an organization associated with the general location. Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may allow a purchaser to order products that they need for delivery by another student without either student having to travel to a retail store to pick up an ordered product. Apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may receive information from a product tag as an ordered product is processed for delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: John Cronin, Michael D'Andrea, Charles Root, JR., William M. Peters, JR., William M. Peters, SR.
  • Publication number: 20200167630
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further guide development and expansion upon a given idea, while continuing to challenge ideas, provide opportunities to collaborate, and optimize scheduling of ideation sessions for efficiency, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20200066277
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further stimulate creativity for capturing ideas, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffery Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20200065924
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for systematically evaluating idea quality in accordance with specified rules. In addition, such assessments may also be used to initiate workflows for improving the quality of a given idea. Some embodiments may provide for assessment of the novelty of idea in real-time (e.g., during an innovation or ideation session). Such initial assessments may further be updated in real-time as the idea is discussed further. Such assessment may rely on voice-activated and intelligence-driven searching of various data sources to identify the context of the idea so as to provide an objective basis for the assessment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael DAndrea, Jeffrey Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20200066259
    Abstract: An intelligence-driven virtual assistant for automated documentation of new ideas is provided. During a brainstorming session, one or more user participants may discuss and identify one or more ideas. Such ideas may be tracked, catalogued, analyzed, developed, and further expanded upon through use of an intelligence-driven virtual assistant. Such virtual assistant may capture user input data embodying one or more new ideas and intelligently process the same in accordance with creativity tool workflows. Such workflows may further guide development and expansion upon a given idea, while continuing to document, analyze, and identify further aspects to develop and expand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: John Cronin, Burt Cummings, Charles Root, Michael D'Andrea, Jeffery Goodwin, Nagesh Kadaba
  • Publication number: 20070234483
    Abstract: The invention provides an extendable utility device including: a central housing; one or more extendable members attached to the central housing; one or more spirit vials (i.e., a level) embedded in the central housing; and one or more wall markers attached to the extendable members. The extendable members extend from and retract into the central housing, and the wall markers are individually positioned perpendicular to, and at the ends of each of the extendable members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Justin Kunz, Charles Root, Ryan Simmons