Patents by Inventor Eric Theodore Bax

Eric Theodore Bax 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: 12619487
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for classifier validation are provided. A set of in-sample examples are partitioned into a reduced in-sample set and a remaining in-sample set. The reduced in-sample set is processed using a set of classifiers. A subset of classifiers are identified as having error counts, over the reduced in-sample set, below a threshold number of errors. A training procedure is executed to select a classifier having a minimum error rate over the set of in-sample examples. If the classifier is within the subset of classifiers, then an out-of-sample error bound is determined for the classifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Yahoo Assets LLC
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Natalie Bax
  • Patent number: 12175387
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for content item selection for goal achievement are provided herein. A goal of a user is identified. A model is utilized to evaluate the goal, user information, and a set of content items to generate predictions for the content items of how likely each content item will be a causation factor of the user making progress towards the goal in response to the user being provided with each content item. A target content item is selected from the set of content items based upon the target content item having a predicted likelihood of being the causation factor above a threshold. The target content item is provided through a registered media channel accessible through a device of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Yahoo Assets LLC
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, Nikki Mia Williams, John Donald, Melissa Susan Gerber, Tanisha Sharma
  • Publication number: 20230053928
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for classifier validation are provided. A set of in-sample examples are partitioned into a reduced in-sample set and a remaining in-sample set. The reduced in-sample set is processed using a set of classifiers. A subset of classifiers are identified as having error counts, over the reduced in-sample set, below a threshold number of errors. A training procedure is executed to select a classifier having a minimum error rate over the set of in-sample examples. If the classifier is within the subset of classifiers, then an out-of-sample error bound is determined for the classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Natalie Bax
  • Patent number: 11568434
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for executing feedback actions based upon vehicle practices are provided. For example, sensor data is collected from sensors configured to collect sensor data associated with vehicles. The sensor data is synthesized to attribute sensor data to vehicle motion of the vehicle in relation to other objects. The vehicle motion is synthesized to determine driving actions of the vehicle, such as switching lanes, making a left hand turn, running a red light, etc. Vehicle practices of the vehicle are defined based upon the driving actions, such as a vehicle practice of a driver running red lights. A feedback action is executed to either reward the vehicle practices or incentivize a change in the vehicle practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, John Donald, Teppo Veikko Salonen
  • Patent number: 11467895
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for classifier validation are provided. A set of in-sample examples are partitioned into a reduced in-sample set and a remaining in-sample set. The reduced in-sample set is processed using a set of classifiers. A subset of classifiers are identified as having error counts, over the reduced in-sample set, below a threshold number of errors. A training procedure is executed to select a classifier having a minimum error rate over the set of in-sample examples. If the classifier is within the subset of classifiers, then an out-of-sample error bound is determined for the classifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: YAHOO ASSETS LLC
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Natalie Bax
  • Patent number: 11422834
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for implementing automated barriers and delays for communication are provided. Content generated by a user may be evaluated to classify the content before the content has been submitted for access by other users. A user interface is generated and populated with an activity for the user to perform based upon a classification of the content. The user may be restricted from submitting the content until successful performance of the activity. Upon determining that the user successfully performed the activity, the user may be provided with an option to submit the content. Otherwise, the user may be blocked from submitting the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: YAHOO ASSETS LLC
    Inventors: John Donald, Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Tanisha Sharma, Melissa Susan Gerber, Nikki Mia Williams
  • Patent number: 11314937
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for controlling a graphical user interface to present a representation of an item in messages are provided. For example, a message may be received from a first device. The message may be analyzed to identify an item of the message. A database of known items may be analyzed to determine whether the item is in the database of known items. Responsive to determining that the item is not in the database of known items, a database of representations may be analyzed to determine a representation of the item. A graphical user interface of a second device may be controlled to present a representation of the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: YAHOO ASSETS LLC
    Inventor: Eric Theodore Bax
  • Publication number: 20220100593
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for classifier validation are provided. A set of in-sample examples are partitioned into a reduced in-sample set and a remaining in-sample set. The reduced in-sample set is processed using a set of classifiers. A subset of classifiers are identified as having error counts, over the reduced in-sample set, below a threshold number of errors. A training procedure is executed to select a classifier having a minimum error rate over the set of in-sample examples. If the classifier is within the subset of classifiers, then an out-of-sample error bound is determined for the classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Natalie Bax
  • Patent number: 11243669
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for transmitting response content items to devices are presented. For example, a graphical user interface may be controlled to display an interface. The targeting interface may comprise a selectable input. The selectable input may correspond to a content item. A request for a targeted response to the content item may be received via the interface. The request may comprise a response content item and a selection of the selectable input. A plurality of assignments of the content item to a plurality of users may be determined. The response content item may be transmitted to a plurality of devices. Each device of the plurality of devices may be associated with a user of the plurality of users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: VERIZON MEDIA INC.
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, John Donald, Teppo Veikko Salonen
  • Patent number: 11184575
    Abstract: One or more devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting real-time videos of views that are obstructed are provided. For example, a first video may be received from a first camera. The first video comprises a real-time representation of a view opposing a first side of an obstruction. The first video is processed using a set of video parameters to generate a second video. The second video is transmitted to a display device. The second video is displayed on a display area positioned on a second side of the obstruction. A third video, comprising a real-time representation of the display area, is received. The set of video parameters are modified to generate a modified set of video parameters, based upon a comparison of the third video with the first video. The first video is processed using the modified set of parameters to generate an updated instance of the second video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, John Donald, Tanisha Sharma
  • Publication number: 20210182700
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for content item selection for goal achievement are provided herein. A goal of a user is identified. A model is utilized to evaluate the goal, user information, and a set of content items to generate predictions for the content items of how likely each content item will be a causation factor of the user making progress towards the goal in response to the user being provided with each content item. A target content item is selected from the set of content items based upon the target content item having a predicted likelihood of being the causation factor above a threshold. The target content item is provided through a registered media channel accessible through a device of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, Nikki Mia Williams, John Donald, Melissa Susan Gerber, Tanisha Sharma
  • Patent number: 10902006
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for generating options associated with a task are provided. For example, a request to generate options associated with a task may be received via a device. Responsive to receiving the request, an option database may be analyzed based upon the task to generate a plurality of options associated with the task. One or more personality profiles may be selected from a plurality of personality profiles for the request, wherein each personality profile represents at least one objective. The plurality of options may be ranked based upon the one or more personality profiles to generate a ranked list of options. At least a portion of the ranked list may be presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Media Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Theodore Bax
  • Publication number: 20200410588
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods are provided. One or more actions may be performed based upon a plurality of sets of data. A first value associated with performance of the one or more actions may be determined. A plurality of sources of the plurality of sets of data may be determined based upon the plurality of sets of data. A plurality of values associated with the plurality of sources may be determined based upon the first value and/or the plurality of sets of data. A plurality of payment values associated with the plurality of sources may be generated based upon the plurality of values. A first payment value of the plurality of payment values may be associated with a first source of the plurality of sources. A first payment associated with the first payment value may be transferred to a first account associated with the first source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Eric Theodore Bax
  • Publication number: 20200310832
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for implementing automated barriers and delays for communication are provided. Content generated by a user may be evaluated to classify the content before the content has been submitted for access by other users. A user interface is generated and populated with an activity for the user to perform based upon a classification of the content. The user may be restricted from submitting the content until successful performance of the activity. Upon determining that the user successfully performed the activity, the user may be provided with an option to submit the content. Otherwise, the user may be blocked from submitting the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: John Donald, Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Tanisha Sharma, Melissa Susan Gerber, Nikki Mia Williams
  • Publication number: 20200252573
    Abstract: One or more devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting real-time videos of views that are obstructed are provided. For example, a first video may be received from a first camera. The first video comprises a real-time representation of a view opposing a first side of an obstruction. The first video is processed using a set of video parameters to generate a second video. The second video is transmitted to a display device. The second video is displayed on a display area positioned on a second side of the obstruction. A third video, comprising a real-time representation of the display area, is received. The set of video parameters are modified to generate a modified set of video parameters, based upon a comparison of the third video with the first video. The first video is processed using the modified set of parameters to generate an updated instance of the second video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Theodore BAX, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, John Donald, Tanisha Sharma
  • Patent number: 10685049
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for summarization of a conversation are provided. For example, a first message of the conversation may be received from a first user and a second message of the conversation may be received from a second user. In response to a user request by a third user or a determination that the third user did not view the first message and the second message, a device, such as a server and/or a client device of the user, may analyze a plurality of messages comprising the first message and the second message to generate a summary based upon the plurality of messages. The device may present the summary to the third user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Theodore Bax
  • Patent number: 10630931
    Abstract: One or more devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting real-time videos of views that are obstructed are provided. For example, a first video may be received from a first camera. The first video comprises a real-time representation of a view opposing a first side of an obstruction. The first video is processed using a set of video parameters to generate a second video. The second video is transmitted to a display device. The second video is displayed on a display area positioned on a second side of the obstruction. A third video, comprising a real-time representation of the display area, is received. The set of video parameters are modified to generate a modified set of video parameters, based upon a comparison of the third video with the first video. The first video is processed using the modified set of parameters to generate an updated instance of the second video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, John Donald, Tanisha Sharma
  • Publication number: 20200045259
    Abstract: One or more devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting real-time videos of views that are obstructed are provided. For example, a first video may be received from a first camera. The first video comprises a real-time representation of a view opposing a first side of an obstruction. The first video is processed using a set of video parameters to generate a second video. The second video is transmitted to a display device. The second video is displayed on a display area positioned on a second side of the obstruction. A third video, comprising a real-time representation of the display area, is received. The set of video parameters are modified to generate a modified set of video parameters, based upon a comparison of the third video with the first video. The first video is processed using the modified set of parameters to generate an updated instance of the second video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Theodore BAX, Kimberly WILLIAMS, Lisa GIAFFO, John DONALD, Tanisha SHARMA
  • Publication number: 20190265852
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for transmitting response content items to devices are presented. For example, a graphical user interface may be controlled to display an interface. The targeting interface may comprise a selectable input. The selectable input may correspond to a content item. A request for a targeted response to the content item may be received via the interface. The request may comprise a response content item and a selection of the selectable input. A plurality of assignments of the content item to a plurality of users may be determined. The response content item may be transmitted to a plurality of devices. Each device of the plurality of devices may be associated with a user of the plurality of users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, John Donald, Teppo Veikko Salonen
  • Publication number: 20190266629
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for executing feedback actions based upon vehicle practices are provided. For example, sensor data is collected from sensors configured to collect sensor data associated with vehicles. The sensor data is synthesized to attribute sensor data to vehicle motion of the vehicle in relation to other objects. The vehicle motion is synthesized to determine driving actions of the vehicle, such as switching lanes, making a left hand turn, running a red light, etc. Vehicle practices of the vehicle are defined based upon the driving actions, such as a vehicle practice of a driver running red lights. A feedback action is executed to either reward the vehicle practices or incentivize a change in the vehicle practices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Theodore Bax, Kimberly Williams, Lisa Giaffo, John Donald, Teppo Veikko Salonen