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).
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Publication number: 20220171916Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Rowan TELS Corp.Inventors: Benjamin Demboski, Chad Kirby, David Billmaier
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Publication number: 20220138409Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Rowan TELS Corp.Inventors: Benjamin Demboski, Mark Charyk, David Billmaier
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Patent number: 8285726Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
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Patent number: 7996399Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
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Publication number: 20100115557Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
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Publication number: 20080104057Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
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Publication number: 20080104127Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
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Publication number: 20080104058Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: David Billmaier, Michael Ross Starkenburg
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Publication number: 20080048857Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Billmaier, James Billmaier, David Billmaier, John Kellum
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Publication number: 20080045245Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.Inventors: James A. Billmaier, David A. Billmaier, John M. Kellum
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Publication number: 20080029608Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.Inventors: John Kellum, Kristopher Billmaier, David Billmaier, James Billmaier
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Publication number: 20080033817Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Billmaier, James Billmaier, David Billmaier, John Kellum
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Publication number: 20080026716Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: Patent Navigation Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Billmaier, James Billmaier, David Billmaier, John Kellum