Patents by Inventor David Busch

David Busch 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: 10546324
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user or exposure to physical content is tracked. Whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the content is monitored. Detailed conversion tracking is provided to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 10520782
    Abstract: The display includes a transparent display (TD) element or layer such as at least one Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode (TOLED) element and at least one active shutter (AS) element or layer such as a liquid crystal shutter. The AS may be opaque or transparent. The TD may be transparent or display or emit light in mixtures of color. Black may be displayed by a TD pixel by having the TD be transparent and turning an AS opaque. Each display is composed of elements that can have many states. The states can be used to create different display modes. Devices with these displays can have many form factors and configurations. These devices may change display modes based on spatial context as determined by any one of various environmental and configuration sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Publication number: 20190266641
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user or exposure to physical content is tracked. Whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the content is monitored. Detailed conversion tracking is provided to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 10332152
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user or exposure to physical content is tracked. Whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the content is monitored. Detailed conversion tracking is provided to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Publication number: 20180217429
    Abstract: The display includes a transparent display (TD) element or layer such as at least one Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode (TOLED) element and at least one active shutter (AS) element or layer such as a liquid crystal shutter. The AS may be opaque or transparent. The TD may be transparent or display or emit light in mixtures of color. Black may be displayed by a TD pixel by having the TD be transparent and turning an AS opaque. Each display is composed of elements that can have many states. The states can be used to create different display modes. Devices with these displays can have many form factors and configurations. These devices may change display modes based on spatial context as determined by any one of various environmental and configuration sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Publication number: 20170193553
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user or exposure to physical content is tracked. Whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the content is monitored. Detailed conversion tracking is provided to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 9639858
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user or exposure to physical content is tracked. Whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the content is monitored. Detailed conversion tracking is provided to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Publication number: 20170061492
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user or exposure to physical content is tracked. Whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the content is monitored. Detailed conversion tracking is provided to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Enhanced Geographic LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 9521524
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user and whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the targeted content is monitored. Payment systems, phone exchange systems, and other features may also be integrated to provide detailed conversion tracking to content producers and business owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Enhanced Geographic LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 9277366
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to methods and systems that record the location of a user and determine the corresponding physical named location (e.g. business location) visited by the user. A network includes a server programmed with a database of location information, a database of user information, payment account information, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The system determines the physical named location (e.g. business location) visited by the user. Bluetooth, wireless transceivers are placed throughout the business location. The mobile device connects to the wireless transceivers with the best signal (e.g., the closest one), or is scanned by a wireless scanner, and the user's location in the store is determined. Targeted content based upon the location of the user in the store is sent to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Enhanced Geographic LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Publication number: 20150348117
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user and whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the targeted content is monitored. Payment systems, phone exchange systems, and other features may also be integrated to provide detailed conversion tracking to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: ENHANCED GEOGRAPHIC LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Publication number: 20150304819
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to methods and systems that record the location of a user and determine the corresponding physical named location (e.g. business location) visited by the user. A network includes a server programmed with a database of location information, a database of user information, payment account information, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The system determines the physical named location (e.g. business location) visited by the user. Bluetooth, wireless transceivers are placed throughout the business location. The mobile device connects to the wireless transceivers with the best signal (e.g., the closest one), or is scanned by a wireless scanner, and the user's location in the store is determined. Targeted content based upon the location of the user in the store is sent to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: ENHANCED GEOGRAPHIC LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 9076165
    Abstract: Methods and systems that ascertain and record the specific named location of a user of a wireless device. A geographic location of a mobile device based on a geographic location sensor is received. A selection of the likely locations that may have been visited is provided to the wireless device based on location data. A verification of the specific named location of the user is received from the wireless device based on the provided selection of locations. The location history is updated with, for example, the location of the wireless device, the specific named location visited, and time of day information. A user may then provide a review of the specific named location visited. The review is stored in a format associated with the user. A portion of the user's profile may also show a third party that the user has visited the physical named location that was reviewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Enhanced Geographic LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 9008691
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to methods and systems that record the location of a user and determine the corresponding physical named location (e.g. business location) visited by the user. The system further provides suggested or recommended destinations and targeted content, which may include advertisements, to the user. A network includes a server programmed with a database of location information, a database of user information, payment account information, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The system determines the physical named location (e.g. business location) visited by the user and stores the information in a location history including specific businesses visited by the user. The system further provides suggested or recommended businesses of interest, and may also additionally provide advertisements, based on the user's current location and location history.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Enhanced Geographic LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 8996035
    Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. Targeted content may be sent to the mobile device of the user and whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the targeted content is monitored. Once it is verified that the user has visited the physical location, then any associated promotional offers may be authorized. Payment systems, phone exchange systems, and other features may also be integrated to provide detailed conversion tracking to producers of targeted content and business owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Enhanced Geographic LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: 8892126
    Abstract: Methods and systems that ascertain and record the specific named location of a user of a wireless device. A geographic location of a mobile device based on a geographic location sensor is received. A selection of the likely locations that may have been visited is provided to the wireless device based on location data produced at similar days (e.g., only Saturday, only every other week, monthly), and/or at similar times (e.g., only around 5:00 PM, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, after sunset, before high-noon, before a particular stock market opens in the time zone of the user, etc.), or any combination. A verification of the specific named location of the user is received from the wireless device based on the provided selection of locations. The location history is updated with, for example, the location of the wireless device, the specific named location visited, and time of day information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Enhanced Geographic LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: D714537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: BladeKey LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: D730446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BladeKey LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: D759755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: BladeKey LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch
  • Patent number: D839588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: BladeKey LLC
    Inventor: James David Busch