Patents by Inventor Chris Dixon

Chris Dixon 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: 20240289810
    Abstract: A system is presented that comprises a third-party ad provider that serves advertisements to different websites being viewed at a plurality of display devices. The advertisements may be from different advertisers, and may include advertisements from a content service provider. The advertisements from the service provider may include a promotion for a video program presented by the service provider and may provide a selectable option for a viewer of the website to have that viewer's DVR service automatically programmed to record the promoted video program. The selectable option may be selected with a single action by the viewer, and all communications, associations between the display device and the DVR service, and programming of the DVR service may occur automatically without intervention by the viewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Chris Dixon, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 12008578
    Abstract: A system is presented that comprises a third-party ad provider that serves advertisements to different websites being viewed at a plurality of display devices. The advertisements may be from different advertisers, and may include advertisements from a content service provider. The advertisements from the service provider may include a promotion for a video program presented by the service provider and may provide a selectable option for a viewer of the website to have that viewer's DVR service automatically programmed to record the promoted video program. The selectable option may be selected with a single action by the viewer, and all communications, associations between the display device and the DVR service, and programming of the DVR service may occur automatically without intervention by the viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dixon, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20240169405
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for peer-based invoice auditing is described. The computer-implemented method includes the steps of generating a first plurality of rate data by scraping rate data from a first invoice, first classifying the first plurality of rate data based on identifying rate data types in the first plurality of rate data, first populating a plurality of rate tables with the first plurality of rate data based on the rate data types in the first plurality of rate data, wherein each of the plurality of rate tables are populated with rate data from previously scraped invoices and each of the plurality of rate tables tracks a different type of rate data, first auditing the invoice based on comparing a plurality of values generated from data in each of the plurality of rate tables, and generating first audit result data based on the first auditing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony Troy, Chris Troy, Chris Dixon, Nathan Goodell
  • Publication number: 20170345012
    Abstract: A system is presented that comprises a third-party ad provider that serves advertisements to different websites being viewed at a plurality of display devices. The advertisements may be from different advertisers, and may include advertisements from a content service provider. The advertisements from the service provider may include a promotion for a video program presented by the service provider and may provide a selectable option for a viewer of the website to have that viewer's DVR service automatically programmed to record the promoted video program. The selectable option may be selected with a single action by the viewer, and all communications, associations between the display device and the DVR service, and programming of the DVR service may occur automatically without intervention by the viewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Chris Dixon, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 9607302
    Abstract: A system is presented that comprises a third-party ad provider that serves advertisements to different websites being viewed at a plurality of display devices. The advertisements may be from different advertisers, and may include advertisements from a content service provider. The advertisements from the service provider may include a promotion for a video program presented by the service provider and may provide a selectable option for a viewer of the website to have that viewer's DVR service automatically programmed to record the promoted video program. The selectable option may be selected with a single action by the viewer, and all communications, associations between the display device and the DVR service, and programming of the DVR service may occur automatically without intervention by the viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dixon, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20120315008
    Abstract: A system is presented that comprises a third-party ad provider that serves advertisements to different websites being viewed at a plurality of display devices. The advertisements may be from different advertisers, and may include advertisements from a content service provider. The advertisements from the service provider may include a promotion for a video program presented by the service provider and may provide a selectable option for a viewer of the website to have that viewer's DVR service automatically programmed to record the promoted video program. The selectable option may be selected with a single action by the viewer, and all communications, associations between the display device and the DVR service, and programming of the DVR service may occur automatically without intervention by the viewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Dixon, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 8032481
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a computing facility, where the computing facility may be a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the computing facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the computing facility and answers provided by the user. The computing facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the computing facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user. In embodiments, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a third-party application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Hunch Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pinckney, Chris Dixon, Matthew Ryan Gattis
  • Patent number: 8032480
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a computing facility, where the computing facility may be a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the computing facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialogue consisting of questions from the computing facility and the answers provided by the user. The computing facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the computing facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user. In embodiments, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a third-party application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Hunch Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pinckney, Chris Dixon, Matthew Ryan Gattis
  • Patent number: 7966282
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a computing facility, where the computing facility may be a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the computing facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the computing facility and answers provided by the user. The computing facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the computing facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user. In embodiments, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a third-party application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Hunch Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pinckney, Chris Dixon, Matthew Ryan Gattis
  • Patent number: 7958066
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the machine learning facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the machine learning facility and answers provided by the user. The machine learning facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the machine learning facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Hunch Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pinckney, Chris Dixon, Matthew Ryan Gattis
  • Publication number: 20100017348
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a computing facility, where the computing facility may be a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the computing facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the computing facility and answers provided by the user. The computing facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the computing facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user. In embodiments, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a third-party application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Pinckney, Chris Dixon, Matthew Ryan Gattis
  • Publication number: 20100010913
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a computing facility, where the computing facility may be a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the computing facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the computing facility and answers provided by the user. The computing facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the computing facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user. In embodiments, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a third-party application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Pinckney, Chris Dixon, Matthew Ryan Gattis
  • Publication number: 20090307159
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a computing facility, where the computing facility may be a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the computing facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the computing facility and answers provided by the user. The computing facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the computing facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user. In embodiments, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a third-party application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Pinckney, Chris Dixon, Matthew Ryan Gattis
  • Publication number: 20090119234
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the machine learning facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the machine learning facility and answers provided by the user. The machine learning facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the machine learning facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: HUNCH INC.
    Inventors: Thomas PINCKNEY, Chris DIXON, Matthew Ryan GATTIS
  • Patent number: 5660658
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preconditioning a decalcomania transfer for application to a receiving substrate in which the decalcomania is passed through a solution to precondition it for transfer. The decalcomania is fed through a pair of opposed web-like members, passed through a solution bath and has excess solution removed from the decalcomania prior to application to the receiving surface. By controlling the speed of the web-like members, the submersion time of the decalcomania in the solution is controlled. The apparatus is a container which houses the web-like feeder belts and the solution bath. The bath is partially enclosed to minimize evaporation of the solution. A pair of rollers at the outlet of the apparatus control the amount of solution remaining in the decalcomania such that the decalcomania exiting the apparatus will have sufficient solution to allow easy transfer to the receiving surface yet not have too much solution as to result in excess dripping of solution on the receiving item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: P & L Mark-It, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Johnson, Philip Meere, Chris Dixon, Andrew Martyniuk