Patents by Inventor Francis Abbott Waldman

Francis Abbott Waldman 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: 11644944
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In some embodiments, map content is enhanced with RSVP content. Other disclosed embodiments relate to map content, photo content, video content, search content, and content for other types of applications. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: SPRITZ HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Publication number: 20210312890
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to electronic display of serially presented text using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, the optimal recognition position is based on empirically determined optimal recognition positions. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
  • Publication number: 20210232290
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In some embodiments, map content is enhanced with RSVP content. Other disclosed embodiments relate to map content, photo content, video content, search content, and content for other types of applications. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Patent number: 10983667
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to moving object content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In one embodiment, video content is enhanced with RSVP content. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content. A particular embodiment provides for RSVP enhanced video previews. In another embodiment, augmented reality content is enhanced with RSVP content. In some embodiments, RSVP enhanced moving object content is provided on various end user electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, and head mounted displays. These and other embodiments are disclosed further herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Patent number: 10712916
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display. In some embodiments, a user device displays a notification marker/icon representing a notification event associated with an application by displaying the notification marker/icon with an icon representing the application. The notification marker/icon further represents a presence of content that is displayable using RSVP. The communications device receives a user interface action to select the notification event, and in response to the user interface action, displays textual content associated with the notification event in a designated display area using RSVP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Publication number: 20200193939
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to electronic display of serially presented text using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, the optimal recognition position is based on empirically determined optimal recognition positions. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
  • Publication number: 20190378337
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to moving object content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In one embodiment, video content is enhanced with RSVP content. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content. A particular embodiment provides for RSVP enhanced video previews. In another embodiment, augmented reality content is enhanced with RSVP content. In some embodiments, RSVP enhanced moving object content is provided on various end user electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, and head mounted displays. These and other embodiments are disclosed further herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Publication number: 20190325848
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to electronic display of serially presented text using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, the optimal recognition position is based on empirically determined optimal recognition positions. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
  • Patent number: 10332313
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to moving object content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In one embodiment, video content is enhanced with RSPV content. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content. A particular embodiment provides for RSPV enhanced video previews. In another embodiment, augmented reality content is enhanced with RSVP content. In some embodiments, RSPV enhanced moving object content is provided on various end user electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, and head mounted displays. These and other embodiments are disclosed further herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Publication number: 20170228132
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display. In some embodiments, a user device displays a notification marker/icon representing a notification event associated with an application by displaying the notification marker/icon with an icon representing the application. The notification marker/icon further represents a presence of content that is displayable using RSVP. The communications device receives a user interface action to select the notification event, and in response to the user interface action, displays textual content associated with the notification event in a designated display area using RSVP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Publication number: 20170229101
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Spritz Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Mattias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
  • Publication number: 20170199937
    Abstract: Computer systems, methods, and computer program products for tracking content using serial presentation are disclosed. Some embodiments track an aggregated quantity of words displayed by Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSPV) in a digital media item across a plurality of user electronic devices. Some embodiments track what words are displayed by RSVP. Some embodiments track a percentage of words displayed by RSVP across a plurality of user sessions. Some embodiments track trends in the percentage of words displayed by RSVP. Some embodiments use RSVP tracking and trending information to enhance search results. Some embodiments analyze RSVP consumption across a plurality of sessions to determine opportunities for improving content consumption and improving selection of sub-content items. These and other embodiments are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, Oleg SKRYPNYUK
  • Patent number: 9632661
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display. In some embodiments, a user device displays a notification marker/icon representing a notification event associated with an application by displaying the notification marker/icon with an icon representing the application. The notification marker/icon further represents a presence of content that is displayable using RSVP. The communications device receives a user interface action to select the notification event, and in response to the user interface action, displays textual content associated with the notification event in a designated display area using RSVP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Spritz Holding LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Patent number: 9552596
    Abstract: Computer systems, methods, and computer program products for tracking content using serial presentation are disclosed. Some embodiments track an aggregated quantity of words displayed by Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSPV) in a digital media item across a plurality of user electronic devices. Some embodiments track what words are displayed by RSVP. Some embodiments track a percentage of words displayed by RSVP across a plurality of user sessions. Some embodiments track trends in the percentage of words displayed by RSVP. Some embodiments use RSVP tracking and trending information to enhance search results. Some embodiments analyze RSVP consumption across a plurality of sessions to determine opportunities for improving content consumption and improving selection of sub-content items. These and other embodiments are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Spritz Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Publication number: 20160343171
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to moving object content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In one embodiment, video content is enhanced with RSPV content. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content. A particular embodiment provides for RSPV enhanced video previews. In another embodiment, augmented reality content is enhanced with RSVP content. In some embodiments, RSPV enhanced moving object content is provided on various end user electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, and head mounted displays. These and other embodiments are disclosed further herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Spritz Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Patent number: 9483109
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to moving object content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In one embodiment, video content is enhanced with RSPV content. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content. A particular embodiment provides for RSPV enhanced video previews. In another embodiment, augmented reality content is enhanced with RSVP content. In some embodiments, RSPV enhanced moving object content is provided on various end user electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, and head mounted displays. These and other embodiments are disclosed further herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Spritz Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Abbott Waldman, Maik Steffen Maurer, Oleg Skrypnyuk
  • Publication number: 20150199944
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
  • Publication number: 20150143245
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, computer program products, and systems are disclosed for tracking content use, the content including textual content that is displayable using RSVP. A particular embodiment identifies content, including textual content, to be displayed using RSVP on an electronic device to a user, displays that content to the user using RSVP, and generates content tracking information by tracking information items of the textual content that are displayed using RSVP. In some embodiments, analysis of what information items have been presented to the user and when is used in combination with analysis of information content items in candidate content items to affect rankings of those candidate content items to be potentially presented to a user in response to a search request or other user interface action received from a user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, James Chad LOCKE
  • Patent number: 8903174
    Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to serially displaying text on an electronic display using techniques for placement of an optimal recognition position of words at a fixed display location. In some embodiments, an optimal recognition position character is displayed at the fixed display location. In other embodiments, an optimal recognition proportionate position is displayed at the fixed display location. Various related techniques for processing and displaying text are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Spritz Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Maik Steffen Maurer, Matthias Klein, Francis Abbott Waldman
  • Publication number: 20140189515
    Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods related to moving object content that is enhanced with textual content presented using rapid serial visual presentation (“RSVP”). In one embodiment, video content is enhanced with RSPV content. Related embodiments provide systems and methods for displaying, creating, and editing such content. A particular embodiment provides for RSPV enhanced video previews. In another embodiment, augmented reality content is enhanced with RSVP content. In some embodiments, RSPV enhanced moving object content is provided on various end user electronic devices including smart phones, smart watches, and head mounted displays. These and other embodiments are disclosed further herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: SPRITZ TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Francis Abbott WALDMAN, Maik Steffen MAURER, Oleg SKRYPNYUK