Patents by Inventor Derek Dukes

Derek Dukes 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: 10067752
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a user of a mobile device with a notification after an application (also referred to as an “app”) has been downloaded and installed. A user interacting with an original app can select a link to download a new app. After download and installation of the new app has been requested, the original app polls the operating system to determine if the new app has been installed. A notification is provided to the user by the original app after the new app has been installed. A notification is also transmitted to an external server indicating that a user has requested downloaded, installed, and/or opened the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Twitter, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dukes, Eric Maguire, Kelton Lynn, Amer Shahnawaz
  • Patent number: 8103590
    Abstract: Systems and methods have been developed for managing multiple catalogs of files on a network. The systems and methods may manage a catalog of files with rights for sale and a catalog of rights presented for free public use. The systems and methods may manage these multiple catalogs via determining when one file should be moved from one catalog into another. The systems and methods may manage rights presented in the files, including rights offered for sale, rights offered for free use, where the managing may include changing the classification of those rights based on data relating to the files. The systems and methods may provide the ability to a user to research whether rights in the file are for sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Quoc, Derek Dukes
  • Publication number: 20090181610
    Abstract: A medical garment ventilation system comprises a generally planar intake body having an intake face defining a plurality of intake ports spaced over the intake face, the intake body defining at least one outlet, the at least one outlet and one or more of the plurality of intake ports connected to one another by one or more passages through the body, at least one generally closed air flow path, the path having a first end in communication with at least one of the outlets of the intake body, and an air suction device for drawing air through the intake ports, through the intake body to the at least one closed air flow path, and along the at least one airflow path to an exhaust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Derek A. Duke
  • Patent number: 7490606
    Abstract: A medical garment ventilation system comprises a generally planar intake body having an intake face defining a plurality of intake ports spaced over the intake face, the intake body defining at least one outlet, the at least one outlet and one or more of the plurality of intake ports connected to one another by one or more passages through the body, at least one generally closed air flow path, the path having a first end in communication with at least one of the outlets of the intake body, and an air suction device for drawing air through the intake ports, through the intake body to the at least one closed air flow path, and along the at least one airflow path to an exhaust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Derek A. Duke
  • Publication number: 20080294663
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for the management and creation of timelines. The timelines may be automatically created based on a user query for information. The query may access a database that contains links to external information sources. The timeline may be accessed through a social network. The timeline may be automatically updated. The timeline may include visual and audio events that may provide additional information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Brandon J. Heinley, Derek Dukes, Zack Steinkamp, Benjamin A. Garrett, Ryan J. Romanchuk
  • Patent number: 7458093
    Abstract: A system and method for presenting fantasy sports content with broadcast content is disclosed. One aspect of the invention is to provide a way for a user to customize and configure how fantasy-sports-related content is presented along with broadcast content. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to set a plurality of user preferences and settings which tailors and formats the fantasy-sports-related content and services available via a client-side device. Another aspect of the invention is to present the customized fantasy-related content along with broadcasted content, such as a sporting event. In one embodiment, a user is able to view a broadcasted sporting event simultaneously with information relating to the user's fantasy team and players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili, Hamid-Reza Behhnam-Dehkordy, Matthew Rowlen
  • Publication number: 20070198363
    Abstract: Systems and methods have been developed for modifying pricing structures of rights in files on a network. Systems and methods have also been developed for modifying delivery channels of rights in files on a network. The systems and methods may provide multiple sales models, delivery channels and/or pricing structures for rights in files and may select among them based on popularity data associated with files on a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Quoc, Edward Stanley Ott, Derek Dukes
  • Publication number: 20070198492
    Abstract: Systems and methods have been developed for suggesting prices for rights in files on a network. The systems and methods may provide suggested prices for a right in a content file which has not been sold before. The systems and methods may provide the ability for a user to purchase a right in a file about which the user may know little or nothing. The systems and methods may provide a publisher of a file to review the uses and users of the file on a network and the ability for a publisher to negotiate and sell rights in the file. The systems and methods may provide the ability to a user to research who owns a file and whether rights in the file are for sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Quoc, Edward Stanley Ott, Derek Dukes
  • Publication number: 20070198364
    Abstract: Systems and methods have been developed for managing multiple catalogs of files on a network. The systems and methods may manage a catalog of files with rights for sale and a catalog of rights presented for free public use. The systems and methods may manage these multiple catalogs via determining when one file should be moved from one catalog into another. The systems and methods may manage rights presented in the files, including rights offered for sale, rights offered for free use, where the managing may include changing the classification of those rights based on data relating to the files. The systems and methods may provide the ability to a user to research whether rights in the file are for sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Quoc, Derek Dukes
  • Publication number: 20070079829
    Abstract: A medical garment ventilation system comprises a generally planar intake body having an intake face defining a plurality of intake ports spaced over the intake face, the intake body defining at least one outlet, the at least one outlet and one or more of the plurality of intake ports connected to one another by one or more passages through the body, at least one generally closed air flow path, the path having a first end in communication with at least one of the outlets of the intake body, and an air suction device for drawing air through the intake ports, through the intake body to the at least one closed air flow path, and along the at least one airflow path to an exhaust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Derek Duke
  • Publication number: 20060243631
    Abstract: A lubricant carrier is thin and sheet-like and comprises a body with at least one associated lubricant containing container. In one embodiment the body is defined by a pair of sheets and a the container is located between the sheets. The container extends across a width of the body from side-to-side. In use, the carrier is fed into a cutting element of a shredding device. The container is cut, releasing lubricant into direct contact with the cutting element. The remaining portion of the body when fed through the cutting element absorbs excess lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Derek Duke
  • Publication number: 20050076364
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing and experiencing broadcast and non-broadcast content. One aspect of the invention is to provide a way for a user to customize available broadcast content, as well as available non-broadcast content and services. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to set a plurality of user preferences and settings which tailors and formats the non-broadcast content and services available via a client-side device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili, Hamid-Reza Behhnam-Dehkordy, Matthew Rowlen
  • Publication number: 20050076384
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for accessing specialized content that is associated with broadcast content. In one embodiment, a user accesses specialized content based on previously-provided user preferences. In another embodiment, the specialized content to be accessed may be appended to or otherwise associated with broadcast content that is downloaded or recorded using a client-side device. In yet another embodiment, the specialized content may be broadcast content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Manish Upendran, Brenda O'Kane, Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili
  • Publication number: 20050076362
    Abstract: A system and method for presenting fantasy sports content with broadcast content is disclosed. One aspect of the invention is to provide a way for a user to customize and configure how fantasy-sports-related content is presented along with broadcast content. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to set a plurality of user preferences and settings which tailors and formats the fantasy-sports-related content and services available via a client-side device. Another aspect of the invention is to present the customized fantasy-related content along with broadcasted content, such as a sporting event. In one embodiment, a user is able to view a broadcasted sporting event simultaneously with information relating to the user's fantasy team and players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili, Hamid-Reza Behhnam-Dehkordy, Matthew Rowlen
  • Publication number: 20050076363
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing and experiencing broadcast and non-broadcast content. One aspect of the invention is to provide a user with the ability to navigate a multimedia interface which simultaneously displays both broadcast and non-broadcast data. In one embodiment, a user is able to navigate television programming options, and selectively view detailed information on a selected programming option. In another embodiment, this detailed information includes at least one of critic information, actor information and related-content recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili, Hamid-Reza Behhnam-Dehkordy, Matthew Rowlen
  • Publication number: 20050050022
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing and experiencing broadcast and non-broadcast content. One aspect of the invention is to provide content searching functionality for indirectly related content, and to enable user to view the indirectly related content that is found. For example, after entering a starting criterion and an ending criterion, one embodiment would conduct a content search that establishes an indirect relationship between the provided starting criterion and ending criterion. In one embodiment, this indirect relationship may be a series of movies in which at least one common actor has appeared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili, Hamid-Reza Behhnam-Dehkordy, Matthew Rowlen
  • Publication number: 20050049957
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for auctioning utilizing a broadcast-based device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a user customizes auction-related non-broadcast content by providing user preferences and settings via an online user interface. This customized auction-related non-broadcast content then enables the user to participate in auctions using a broadcast-based client-side device. In one embodiment, the user preferences and settings include settings for various purchase options for the user, such as payment preferences and delivery preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Valla Vakili, Hamid-Reza Behhnam-Dehkordy, Matthew Rowlen, Derek Dukes
  • Publication number: 20050050576
    Abstract: A system and method for integrating broadcast content and non-broadcast content is disclosed. In one embodiment, a user preferences are entered using a user interface of a user computer. A broadcast-based client-side device may then receive non-broadcast content that is based on the user preferences, as well as broadcast programming content from a broadcast source. In one embodiment, requested non-broadcast content and broadcast programming content may be displayed by the broadcast-based client-side device, where the non-broadcast content is displayed in accordance with the user preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Manish Upendran, Brenda O'Kane, Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili
  • Publication number: 20050050160
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for accessing specialized content that is associated with broadcast content. In one embodiment, a user accesses specialized content based on previously-provided user preferences. In another embodiment, the specialized content to be accessed may be appended to or otherwise associated with broadcast content that is downloaded or recorded using a client-side device. In yet another embodiment, the specialized content may be broadcast content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Manish Upendran, Brenda O'Kane, Derek Dukes, Valla Vakili