Patents by Inventor Eddie L. Mays

Eddie L. Mays 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: 8239377
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention leverage search query result page thumbnails and search query result link content evaluations to provide user-dependent enhanced search query results. This provides a simplified means to inform a user of the relevancy of search query results based on the user's preferences, environment, and profile, etc. The present invention allows a user to more adequately determine the value of the search query result via search query result indicators within the thumbnail and in the proximity of a displayed result link. In one embodiment of the present invention, a thumbnail of a query result link is automatically displayed when the link is selected. This provides a tool to view an entire search result page, eliminating the necessity of scrolling through each page to find relevant search terms. In another embodiment of the present invention, indicators are utilized to inform a user of the content of a search result link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Natasa Milic-Frayling, Brett D. Brewer, Eric Watson, Eddie L. Mays, III, Ralph Sommerer
  • Patent number: 7890888
    Abstract: Systems and Methods for configuration of a menu for display via a user interface are described. In an implementation, a method includes monitoring text input by a user via a user interface. A menu is configured, based on the monitoring, to display actions to be performed using the text. In another implementation, a method includes examining a plurality of inputs received from a user. The inputs specify text and selection of an action from a menu to be performed on the text. An alternative technique is displayed that may be utilized to enter the text and perform the action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dane A. Glasgow, Eddie L. Mays, Neel I. Murarka
  • Publication number: 20100223257
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention leverage search query result page thumbnails and search query result link content evaluations to provide user-dependent enhanced search query results. This provides a simplified means to inform a user of the relevancy of search query results based on the user's preferences, environment, and profile, etc. The present invention allows a user to more adequately determine the value of the search query result via search query result indicators within the thumbnail and in the proximity of a displayed result link. In one embodiment of the present invention, a thumbnail of a query result link is automatically displayed when the link is selected. This provides a tool to view an entire search result page, eliminating the necessity of scrolling through each page to find relevant search terms. In another embodiment of the present invention, indicators are utilized to inform a user of the content of a search result link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: NATASA MILIC-FRAYLING, Brett D. Brewer, Eric Watson, Eddie L. Mays, III, Ralph Sommerer
  • Patent number: 7747611
    Abstract: The present invention leverages search query result page thumbnails and/or search query result link content evaluations to provide user-dependent enhanced search query results. This provides a simplified means to inform a user of the relevancy of search query results based on the user's preferences, environment, and/or profile, etc. The present invention allows a user to more adequately determine the value of the search query result via search query result indicators within the thumbnail and/or in the proximity of a displayed result link. In one instance of the present invention, a thumbnail of a query result link is automatically displayed when the link is selected. This provides a means to view an entire search result page, eliminating the necessity of scrolling through each page to find relevant search terms. In another instance of the present invention, indicators are utilized to inform a user of the content of a search result link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Natasa Milic-Frayling, Brett D. Brewer, Eric Watson, Eddie L. Mays, III, Ralph Sommerer
  • Patent number: 7346613
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-accessible medium for a unified search of disparate resources are provided. The system and method determine the most relevant disparate resources in which to search and blend the most relevant results from the search for presentation to the user in an integrated manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Oliver Hurst-Hiller, Eric B. Watson, Eddie L. Mays
  • Patent number: D584737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Stone, Eddie L. Mays
  • Patent number: D588148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Stone, Eddie L. Mays
  • Patent number: D588150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Stone, Eddie L. Mays
  • Patent number: D597551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Stone, Eddie L. Mays