Patents by Inventor Erik A. Kay

Erik A. Kay 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).

  • Maintaining Multiple Versions of a Software Application on a Device
    Publication number: 20080301660
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for maintaining software applications on a computer. Multiple profiles having distinct attributes are defined on the computer. Separate updates for software applications are defined for individual profiles. A service module installed on the computer automatically selects appropriate updates for software applications for installation according to the individual profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Vivek R. Rao, Sorin M. Jianu, Erik A. Kay, Michael H. Tsao, John G. Mevissen
  • Dynamically Updating Software Applications on a Device
    Publication number: 20080301667
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for updating software applications on a computer. Parameters associated with installed software applications are collected and transmitted to a server and installation instructions are determined based on the parameters. Installation instructions are then received from the server and appropriate updates are automatically installed according to the received instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Vivek R. Rao, Sorin Jianu, Erik A. Kay, Michael H. Tsao, John G. Mevissen
  • Installation of a Software Product on a Device with Minimal User Interaction
    Publication number: 20080301672
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for installing software products on a computer. A software product is identified and authorized for installation on a computer. Parameters useful for installing the software product are identified and transmitted to a server. Installations instructions are received from the server, and the identified software product is automatically installed according to the received instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Vivek R. Rao, Sorin M. Jianu, Erik A. Kay, Michael H. Tsao, John G. Mevissen
  • Dynamically Self-Updating by a Software Application on a Device
    Publication number: 20080301669
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for self-updating software applications on a computer system. Installed software applications register with a service module installed on the computer. The service module requests updates for the installed software applications, including itself, and receives identification of available updates, including an update for itself. After receiving the identification, the service module automatically installs the identified updates, including updating itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Vivek R. Rao, Sorin Jianu, Erik A. Kay, Michael H. Tsao, John G. Mevissen
  • Method and system for delivering redeeming dynamically and adaptively characterized promotional incentives on a computer network
    Patent number: 6915271
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for defining, electronically distributing, dynamically displaying to a consumer, redeeming and clearing promotional incentives over a network. One or more parameters of the incentives may be dynamically determined by being dependent on one or more characteristics of the consumer including the location on the network where the incentive is being viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: The Product Engine, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Meyer, Anthony N. Hoeber, Erik A. Kay, Stephen W. Bartlett