Patents by Inventor Christopher Harkness

Christopher Harkness 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: 10699066
    Abstract: A computer system associates one or more actions with an emoji. The computer system detects a selection of the emoji within an electronic communication by a user. In response to the detecting the selection of the emoji within the electronic communication, the computer system initiates performance of at least one action of the one or more actions based on determining that one or more contextual factors associated with the electronic communication satisfy a set of conditions associated with the at least one action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: PayPal, Inc.
    Inventors: Raoul Johnson, Christopher Harkness
  • Publication number: 20190042552
    Abstract: A computer system associates one or more actions with an emoji. The computer system detects a selection of the emoji within an electronic communication by a user. In response to the detecting the selection of the emoji within the electronic communication, the computer system initiates performance of at least one action of the one or more actions based on determining that one or more contextual factors associated with the electronic communication satisfy a set of conditions associated with the at least one action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Raoul Johnson, Christopher Harkness
  • Patent number: 10057358
    Abstract: A computer system associates one or more actions with an emoji. The computer system detects a selection of the emoji within an electronic communication by a user. In response to the detecting the selection of the emoji within the electronic communication, the computer system initiates performance of at least one action of the one or more actions based on determining that one or more contextual factors associated with the electronic communication satisfy a set of conditions associated with the at least one action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Raoul Johnson, Christopher Harkness
  • Publication number: 20180167468
    Abstract: A computer system associates one or more actions with an emoji. The computer system detects a selection of the emoji within an electronic communication by a user. In response to the detecting the selection of the emoji within the electronic communication, the computer system initiates performance of at least one action of the one or more actions based on determining that one or more contextual factors associated with the electronic communication satisfy a set of conditions associated with the at least one action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Raoul Johnson, Christopher Harkness
  • Publication number: 20050055950
    Abstract: Display systems. One version includes a frame having a wall section and a foot section; a board system attached to either the wall section or the foot section; a first display item attached to the board system; and a first retractable wheel assembly attached to the frame. Other versions are included. Methods, one version of which includes assembling a display system that includes a frame having a wall section and a foot section; a board system attached to either the wall section or the foot section; a first display item attached to the board system; and a first retractable wheel assembly attached to the frame. The version also includes raising the display system by adjusting the first retractable wheel assembly; transporting the display system to a store where it will be displayed; and lowering the first retractable wheel assembly in the store by adjusting the first retractable wheel assembly. Other versions are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Ernest Dantzler, Jason Feldman, Christopher Harkness, Augustus Poole