Patents by Inventor David Billmaier

David Billmaier 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: 20220171916
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for merging sections of documents is disclosed. A selected section of a source document is parsed for cross-references with a selected section of the document identified for merging into a target document. With the cross-reference found within the selected section, a cross-referenced section is determined within the source document. The identification of a cross-reference to the cross-referenced section within the selected section may be reported to a user. This identification may additionally serve as a basis for resolving an unresolved cross-reference. Finally, the selected section may merge into the target document with resolution of unresolved cross-references.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Rowan TELS Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin Demboski, Chad Kirby, David Billmaier
  • Publication number: 20220138409
    Abstract: A system and method for automated document drafting is disclosed. The method comprises searching text in a document for a term, determining an insertion point for a definition associated with the term, and combining the definition with the text at the insertion point. The term may be a specific term type within a specialized document like a claim term in a patent document. The text structure of the definition for a term may vary from a single sentence without line breaks to a block-level element with multiple paragraphs or lists. The insertion point may vary according to the contextual needs of the definition placement. An inline definition may be next to, or even replace, the term it defines while a block-level element definition may be placed at the end of a document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Rowan TELS Corp.
    Inventors: Benjamin Demboski, Mark Charyk, David Billmaier
  • Patent number: 8285726
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting search results based on relevancy in an interactive media guidance application are disclosed. After performing a user-initiated or automatic search for media content, the interactive media guidance application determines which of the hits are most relevant to the user. The guidance application then displays, or visually identifies, the relevant items. Some embodiments employ using different display arrangements based on the number of relevant items. Some embodiments display the relevant items in recommendation lists or hot lists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
  • Patent number: 7996399
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting search results based on relevancy in an interactive media guidance application are disclosed. After performing a user-initiated or automatic search for media content, the interactive media guidance application determines which of the hits are most relevant to the user. The guidance application then displays, or visually identifies, the relevant items. Some embodiments employ using different display arrangements based on the number of relevant items. Some embodiments display the relevant items in recommendation lists or hot lists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
  • Publication number: 20100115557
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting search results based on relevancy in an interactive media guidance application are disclosed. After performing a user-initiated or automatic search for media content, the interactive media guidance application determines which of the hits are most relevant to the user. The guidance application then displays, or visually identifies, the relevant items. Some embodiments employ using different display arrangements based on the number of relevant items. Some embodiments display the relevant items in recommendation lists or hot lists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
  • Publication number: 20080104057
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting search results based on relevancy in an interactive media guidance application are disclosed. After performing a user-initiated or automatic search for media content, the interactive media guidance application determines which of the hits are most relevant to the user. The guidance application then displays, or visually identifies, the relevant items. Some embodiments employ using different display arrangements based on the number of relevant items. Some embodiments display the relevant items in recommendation lists or hot lists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
  • Publication number: 20080104127
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting search results based on relevancy in an interactive media guidance application are disclosed. After performing a user-initiated or automatic search for media content, the interactive media guidance application determines which of the hits are most relevant to the user. The guidance application then displays, or visually identifies, the relevant items. Some embodiments employ using different display arrangements based on the number of relevant items. Some embodiments display the relevant items in recommendation lists or hot lists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
  • Publication number: 20080104058
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting search results based on relevancy in an interactive media guidance application are disclosed. After performing a user-initiated or automatic search for media content, the interactive media guidance application determines which of the hits are most relevant to the user. The guidance application then displays, or visually identifies, the relevant items. Some embodiments employ using different display arrangements based on the number of relevant items. Some embodiments display the relevant items in recommendation lists or hot lists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
  • Publication number: 20080048857
    Abstract: An RFID tag includes a writable memory, and a sensor coupled to persistently affect the writable memory when one or more environmental factors define one or more events of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Billmaier, James Billmaier, David Billmaier, John Kellum
  • Publication number: 20080045245
    Abstract: Generating a map may include and/or involve detecting a location of a mobile wireless device associated with a first person, communicating information about the location of the wireless device to a network location where the information is applied to identify the location on a map, and communicating the map via the network to a second person associated with the first person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Billmaier, David A. Billmaier, John M. Kellum
  • Publication number: 20080029608
    Abstract: A transaction card may include a first biometric sensor and logic to activate a transaction session for the card upon authenticating a biometric input. The card may further include logic to deactivate the transaction card upon expiration of the transaction session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.
    Inventors: John Kellum, Kristopher Billmaier, David Billmaier, James Billmaier
  • Publication number: 20080033817
    Abstract: A method includes identifying co-location with an organization, and a mobile device assuming a role of an affinity and/or loyalty card associated with the organization. The mobile device interacts with co-located equipment of the organization to facilitate a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Billmaier, James Billmaier, David Billmaier, John Kellum
  • Publication number: 20080026716
    Abstract: A method includes a mobile device identifying one or more coupons to point of sale equipment to facilitate the sale of merchandise, and affecting the coupon's value as a result of using the coupon in the sale of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Billmaier, James Billmaier, David Billmaier, John Kellum