Patents by Inventor Debbie Shimizu

Debbie Shimizu 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: 10205833
    Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
  • Publication number: 20150156335
    Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Patrice GAUTIER, Debbie SHIMIZU, Alexandrea ANDERSON, Eddy CUE, Monika GROMEK, Robert H. KONDRK
  • Patent number: 8966383
    Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of computers (e.g., personal computers) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
  • Patent number: 8855617
    Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
  • Patent number: 8843401
    Abstract: Improved methods, systems, graphical user interfaces and computer program code for presenting representations or information concerning digital products are disclosed. The representations of digital products can serve to promote certain digital products at an online digital product distribution site. Information concerning a particular digital product can be rapidly accessible from a displayed page at an online digital product distribution site referencing a plurality of different digital products. According to one aspect, digital product information can be presented in an overlay window that can be initiated by a user and present relevant information concerning a digital product. Advantageously, digital product information can be quickly presented to a user without having to navigate to a new page of an online distribution site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Monika Gromek, Joseph Michael Rossell, David J. Davis, Jr., Alexandrea Anderson, Debbie Shimizu, Elizabeth d'Errco, Robert H. Kondrk, Michael Reed
  • Publication number: 20130339154
    Abstract: System and methods for delivering personalized offers are provided. In particular, based on an identification of a user from a plurality of users associated with a portal, items and inducements for an offer can be generated and delivered to the user. This involves identifying other user associated with the item and the portal and projecting a degree of interest for the user in the item based on similarity data between the plurality of users. The similarity data can be utilized and generated using a collaborative filter engine. Once items and corresponding inducements are identified, a communication can be provided for the user that facilitates access to information regarding the item and the associated inducement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Debbie Shimizu, Farman Syed, Takahisa Hasegawa
  • Publication number: 20120297303
    Abstract: Improved methods, systems, graphical user interfaces and computer program code for presenting representations or information concerning digital products are disclosed. The representations of digital products can serve to promote certain digital products at an online digital product distribution site. Information concerning a particular digital product can be rapidly accessible from a displayed page at an online digital product distribution site referencing a plurality of different digital products. According to one aspect, digital product information can be presented in an overlay window that can be initiated by a user and present relevant information concerning a digital product. Advantageously, digital product information can be quickly presented to a user without having to navigate to a new page of an online distribution site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Monika Gromek, Joseph Michael Rossell, David J. Davis, JR., Alexandrea Anderson, Debbie Shimizu, Elizabeth d'Errco, Robert H. Kondrk, Michael Reed
  • Patent number: 8244600
    Abstract: Improved methods, systems, graphical user interfaces and computer program code for presenting representations or information concerning digital products are disclosed. The representations of digital products can serve to promote certain digital products at an online digital product distribution site. Information concerning a particular digital product can be rapidly accessible from a displayed page at an online digital product distribution site referencing a plurality of different digital products. According to one aspect, a plurality of representations (e.g., images) can be dynamically presented to facilitate access to corresponding digital product information. The representations being presented can be automatically changed on a periodic basis, unless user interaction requests otherwise. According to another aspect, digital product information can be presented in an overlay window that can be initiated by a user and present relevant information concerning a digital product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Monika Gromek, Joseph Michael Rossell, David J. Davis, Jr., Alexandrea Anderson, Debbie Shimizu, Elizabeth d'Errco, Robert H. Kondrk, Michael Reed
  • Publication number: 20110060666
    Abstract: Improved methods, systems, graphical user interfaces and computer program code for presenting representations or information concerning digital products are disclosed. The representations of digital products can serve to promote certain digital products at an online digital product distribution site. Information concerning a particular digital product can be rapidly accessible from a displayed page at an online digital product distribution site referencing a plurality of different digital products. According to one aspect, a plurality of representations (e.g., images) can be dynamically presented to facilitate access to corresponding digital product information. The representations being presented can be automatically changed on a periodic basis, unless user interaction requests otherwise. According to another aspect, digital product information can be presented in an overlay window that can be initiated by a user and present relevant information concerning a digital product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Monika Gromek, Joseph Michael Rossell, David J. Davis, JR., Alexandrea Anderson, Debbie Shimizu, Elizabeth d'Errco, Robert H. Kondrk, Michael Reed
  • Patent number: 7657459
    Abstract: Techniques to facilitate acquiring a media season, or a related series, of digital media assets from an on-line media store are disclosed. A user can view various media seasons that have been listed as available for purchase from the on-line media store. A user can choose to purchase a particular media season, either before or during the season. Subsequent to the purchase of the particular media season, digital media assets of the particular media season can be delivered to the user once the digital media assets become available. Since the monitoring is computerized and the delivery is electronic, once a digital media asset becomes available, delivery can be automatically processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandrea Anderson, Debbie Shimizu, Elizabeth d'Errico, Robert Kondrk, Patrice Gautier, Thomas Burkholder, Colin Meldrum
  • Publication number: 20080167027
    Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
  • Publication number: 20080166993
    Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
  • Publication number: 20060248114
    Abstract: Techniques to facilitate acquiring a media season, or a related series, of digital media assets from an on-line media store are disclosed. A user can view various media seasons that have been listed as available for purchase from the on-line media store. A user can choose to purchase a particular media season, either before or during the season. Subsequent to the purchase of the particular media season, digital media assets of the particular media season can be delivered to the user once the digital media assets become available. Since the monitoring is computerized and the delivery is electronic, once a digital media asset becomes available, delivery can be automatically processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Alexandrea Anderson, Debbie Shimizu, Elizabeth d'Errico, Robert Kondrk, Patrice Gautier, Thomas Burkholder, Colin Meldrum