Patents by Inventor David Curbow

David Curbow 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: 7076043
    Abstract: In a communication system, a delayed call dialing processing system and method are described. The delayed call dialing processing system includes logic that allows a caller wishing to call a callee to delegate the task of monitoring presence information to detect when the callee is present to accept the call. The delayed call dialing process system further allows the caller to delegate the task of monitoring the delayed call and then makes the delegated task visible to the caller to enable the caller to either reschedule the delayed call or cancel the delayed call after the call has been queued for delay dialing. When presence information indicates that the caller and the callee are available, the calls are put through and bridged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Curbow, Timothy Misner, Nigel Simpson, Vicky Oliver
  • Publication number: 20040088362
    Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for filtering electronic invitations based on inherent characteristics of the electronic invitation. In embodiments of the present invention, an electronic calendar invitation filtering system receives an invitation, examines the header information such as a sender's name or subject, determines if a rule has been established for invitations with the characteristics of the incoming invitation, and if there has been a rule set up, implements an action. In another embodiment, when electronic invitation with a particular subject or sender is received, the invitation will be automatically accepted or rejected. Additionally, in another embodiment, when an electronic invitation is received from a particular sender, the invitation will be delegated to another user. Furthermore, in another embodiment, when an electronic invitation from a particular sender is received, the system will schedule the meeting in a calendar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: David Curbow, Durai Balusamy
  • Patent number: 6694259
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering parking information is disclosed. Embodiments of the present claimed invention utilize video imaging to analyze the availability of parking spaces. More specifically, a computer is used to process video images of a parking location to determine if a parking space is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Curbow, Eric Macintosh, Robert St. Pierre, Stephen Uhler
  • Publication number: 20040015290
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present claimed invention utilize video imaging to analyze the availability of parking spaces. In one embodiment, a computer is used to process video images of a parking location to determine if a parking space is available. In another embodiment of the present claimed invention, the type of parking space is also considered. For example, the system can distinguish between a compact parking space and a full-size parking space and direct vehicles to the appropriate parking space. This distinction becomes important when the optimization of space for parking in a crowded area is desired. Additionally, wireless communication can be used to deliver information regarding vacant parking spaces to motorists. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention incorporate a global positioning system (GPS) to provide location dependent parking availability to motorists. For example, a motorist can request the location of the closest available parking space by pressing a button inside the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: SUN Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Curbow, Eric Macintosh, Robert St. Pierre, Stephen Uhler
  • Publication number: 20030222765
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and system for automatically alerting a user to electronic communication, such as an email message, that is related to a scheduled event such as an upcoming meeting. The method includes automatically scanning a user's calendar for a scheduled event, scanning the user's electronic inbox to find email messages related to the scheduled event, determining if the user requires notification of the incoming email and notifying the user of the incoming email by appropriate mechanisms. The method is enabled to determine the urgency of the email and its relative importance to the user by subjecting the email to a set of user-selected rules. These rules can be based on time constraints, relative importance of the scheduled event, or virtually any other criteria that can be assessed by reference to the subject header, body, or sender of the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: David Curbow, Vicky L. Oliver, Nigel Simpson
  • Publication number: 20030206619
    Abstract: In a communication system, a delayed call dialing processing system and method are described. The delayed call dialing processing system includes logic that allows a caller wishing to call a callee to delegate the task of monitoring presence information to detect when the callee is present to accept the call. The delayed call dialing process system further allows the caller to delegate the task of monitoring the delayed call and then makes the delegated task visible to the caller to enable the caller to either reschedule the delayed call or cancel the delayed call after the call has been queued for delay dialing. When presence information indicates that the caller and the callee are available, the calls are put through and bridged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: David Curbow, Timothy Misner, Nigel Simpson, Vicky Oliver
  • Publication number: 20030074129
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present claimed invention utilize video imaging to analyze the availability of parking spaces. In one embodiment, a computer is used to process video images of a parking location to determine if a parking space is available. In another embodiment of the present claimed invention, the type of parking space is also considered. For example, the system can distinguish between a compact parking space and a full-size parking space and direct vehicles to the appropriate parking space. This distinction becomes important when the optimization of space for parking in a crowded area is desired. Additionally, wireless communication can be used to deliver information regarding vacant parking spaces to motorists. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention incorporate a global positioning system (GPS) to provide location dependent parking availability to motorists. For example, a motorist can request the location of the closest available parking space by pressing a button inside the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: David Curbow, Eric Macintosh, Robert St. Pierre, Stephen Uhler
  • Patent number: 5835919
    Abstract: A document-centered user interface architecture for a computer system employs parts as the fundamental building blocks of all documents. All data is stored in the system as a part, which is comprised of contents and an associated editor. The contents and the functionality of the editor are available to the user wherever the part is located, whether in a document, on a desktop or in a folder. Parts function as containers for other parts, thereby facilitating the compilation and editing of multimedia or compound documents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Ludwig Stern, David Canfield Smith, David Curbow, Jennifer Chaffee, Jeffrey Kreegar, Michael Thompson, George Corrick, Daniel Jordan, Kurt Piersol
  • Patent number: 5812862
    Abstract: A document-centered user interface architecture for a computer system employs parts as the fundamental building blocks of all documents. All data is stored in the system as a part, which is comprised of contents and an associated editor. The contents and the functionality of the editor are available to the user wherever the part is located, whether in a document, on a desktop or in a folder. Parts function as containers for other parts, thereby facilitating the compilation and editing of multimedia or compound documents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: David Canfield Smith, Mark Ludwig Stern, David Curbow, Jennifer Chaffee, Jeffrey Kreegar, Michael Thompson, George Corrick, Daniel Jordan, Kurt Piersol
  • Patent number: 5669005
    Abstract: A document-centered user interface architecture for a computer system employs parts as the fundamental building blocks of all documents. All data is stored in the system as a part, which is comprised of contents and an associated editor. The contents and the functionality of the editor are available to the user wherever the part is located, whether in a document, on a desktop or in a folder. Parts function as containers for other parts, thereby facilitating the compilation and editing of multimedia or compound documents. When material from one part is inserted into another part, the computer system automatically determines whether the added material is incorporated into the intrinsic contents of the receiving part or embedded as a separately identifiable part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: David Curbow, David Canfield Smith, Kurt Piersol, Mark Ludwig Stern