Patents by Inventor Frank CONWAY

Frank CONWAY 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).

  • Publication number: 20240133004
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to alloys, and in particular, to iron alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Laws, Patrick Lars Joseph Conway, Lori Cheryl Bassman, Jackson Baker, Catherine Holland Frank, Douglas Anderson Raigosa, Stephanie Blankley, Natalie Rachel Krieger
  • Patent number: 11836704
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating visually perceivable data representing a digital order of goods or services is provided. In an embodiment, visually perceivable data is generated and displayed at first device representing a digital order which is the subject of a transaction. In an embodiment, a second device receives digital data comprising a digital image and determines the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device receives data representing the digital order in response to determining the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device completes a digital transaction after receiving the digital order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: VENUENEXT, INC.
    Inventors: Edan Rosenberg, Anthony Perez, Frank Conway
  • Patent number: 11665407
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing variable-length media clips based upon a received media stream. An exemplary system for providing media clips to users includes a database comprising a list of rules associated with a plurality of programs, as well as a first server and a second server. The first server receives information about a particular program being viewed by a media player and obtains rules from the database for the identified program that are transmitted to the media player. The second server receives a media clip of the particular program being viewed from the media player, wherein the media clip is created at the media player in accordance with the rules corresponding to the program, and subsequently makes the media clip available to the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Sling Media L.L.C.
    Inventors: Padmanabha R. Rao, Brian J. Griffin, Jason Hirschhorn, Brian Lucas, Sean Curtis, Frank Conway
  • Publication number: 20230046935
    Abstract: A method and system for generating perceivable data representing a digital order is provided. A GUI receives a user selection of a particular button of a plurality of buttons. Each button of the plurality of buttons is for adding a respective menu or catalog item to a checkout cart. The particular button displays within its border at least one line of copy and at least one emoji, where the at least one emoji indicates the respective menu or catalog item. The at least one line of copy provides a text description of the respective menu or catalog item and is displayed in at least a minimum font point size and at least a minimum color contrast ratio relative to a background of the particular button. The GUI is then updated to indicate that the respective menu or catalog item for the particular button is added to the checkout cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Edan Rosenberg, Dustin Alpert, Frank Conway
  • Patent number: 11488236
    Abstract: A method and system for generating perceivable data representing a digital order is provided. A GUI receives a user selection of a particular button of a plurality of buttons. Each button of the plurality of buttons is for adding a respective menu or catalog item to a checkout cart. The particular button displays within its border at least one line of copy and at least one emoji, where the at least one emoji indicates the respective menu or catalog item. The at least one line of copy provides a text description of the respective menu or catalog item and is displayed in at least a minimum font point size and at least a minimum color contrast ratio relative to a background of the particular button. The GUI is then updated to indicate that the respective menu or catalog item for the particular button is added to the checkout cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: VenueNext, Inc.
    Inventors: Edan Rosenberg, Dustin Alpert, Frank Conway
  • Publication number: 20220237587
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating visually perceivable data representing a digital order of goods or services is provided. In an embodiment, visually perceivable data is generated and displayed at first device representing a digital order which is the subject of a transaction. In an embodiment, a second device receives digital data comprising a digital image and determines the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device receives data representing the digital order in response to determining the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device completes a digital transaction after receiving the digital order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Edan Rosenberg, Anthony Perez, Frank Conway
  • Publication number: 20220100327
    Abstract: A method is performed at a server system associated with a media streaming service. The method includes providing, a first client device, playback of a first media content item; and receiving, from the first client device, a second media content item to be associated with the first media content item. The method includes, after receiving the second media content item from the first client device: providing, a second client device, a user interface that includes graphical representations of a plurality of media content items that have been uploaded by other users of the media streaming service as related to the first media content item; receiving, from the second client device, a user selection of a graphical representation of the second media content item; and in response, providing the second media content item concurrently with playback of the first media content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Frank CONWAY, Robert William WOOD, Arvind SURESH, Tobias Heinrich SCHNEIDER
  • Patent number: 11257064
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating visually perceivable data representing a digital order of goods or services is provided. In an embodiment, visually perceivable data is generated and displayed at first device representing a digital order which is the subject of a transaction. In an embodiment, a second device receives digital data comprising a digital image and determines the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device receives data representing the digital order in response to determining the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device completes a digital transaction after receiving the digital order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: VenueNext, Inc.
    Inventors: Edan Rosenberg, Anthony Perez, Frank Conway
  • Publication number: 20210264504
    Abstract: A method and system for generating perceivable data representing a digital order is provided. A GUI receives a user selection of a particular button of a plurality of buttons. Each button of the plurality of buttons is for adding a respective menu or catalog item to a checkout cart. The particular button displays within its border at least one line of copy and at least one emoji, where the at least one emoji indicates the respective menu or catalog item. The at least one line of copy provides a text description of the respective menu or catalog item and is displayed in at least a minimum font point size and at least a minimum color contrast ratio relative to a background of the particular button. The GUI is then updated to indicate that the respective menu or catalog item for the particular button is added to the checkout cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: EDAN ROSENBERG, DUSTIN ALPERT, FRANK CONWAY
  • Publication number: 20210192491
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating visually perceivable data representing a digital order of goods or services is provided. In an embodiment, visually perceivable data is generated and displayed at first device representing a digital order which is the subject of a transaction. In an embodiment, a second device receives digital data comprising a digital image and determines the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device receives data representing the digital order in response to determining the digital image matches the visually perceivable data. In an embodiment, the second device completes a digital transaction after receiving the digital order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Edan Rosenberg, Anthony Perez, Frank Conway
  • Publication number: 20210103363
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and electronic devices for performing playback of streamed media, including complementing a media content item with an associated media content item. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, during playback of a first media content item, a message is sent to a computer server system, to return information that a related second media content item is selectable. The information that the second media content item is selectable is displayed at a user interface as a visual array of tiles, wherein each one of the tiles corresponds to a respective second media content item. Playback of the second media content item can be combined with the first media content item. By displaying information about selectable associated media content items to a user, the user will be enabled to individually select associated media content items to complement a currently playbacked media content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Conway, Robert William Wood, Arvind Suresh, Tobias Heinrich Schneider
  • Patent number: 10671234
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and electronic devices for performing playback of streamed media, including complementing a media content item with an associated media content item. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, during playback of a first media content item, a message is sent to a computer server system, to return information that a related second media content item is selectable. The information that the second media content item is selectable is displayed at a user interface as a visual array of tiles, wherein each one of the tiles corresponds to a respective second media content item. Playback of the second media content item can be combined with the first media content item. By displaying information about selectable associated media content items to a user, the user will be enabled to individually select associated media content items to complement a currently playbacked media content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: SPOTIFY AB
    Inventors: Frank Conway, Robert William Wood, Arvind Suresh, Tobias Heinrich Schneider
  • Publication number: 20180262818
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing variable-length media clips based upon a received media stream. An exemplary system for providing media clips to users includes a database comprising a list of rules associated with a plurality of programs, as well as a first server and a second server. The first server receives information about a particular program being viewed by a media player and obtains rules from the database for the identified program that are transmitted to the media player. The second server receives a media clip of the particular program being viewed from the media player, wherein the media clip is created at the media player in accordance with the rules corresponding to the program, and subsequently makes the media clip available to the users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: SLING MEDIA L.L.C.
    Inventors: Padmanabha R. Rao, Brian J. Griffin, Jason Hirschhorn, Brian Lucas, Sean Curtis, Frank Conway
  • Patent number: 10021156
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and electronic devices for performing playback of streamed media, including uploading an associated second media content item while performing playback of a first media content item. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, when performing playback of a first media content item, a message is sent to a computer server system, to return information that a service for sharing a related second media content item is selectable. The information is displayed at a user interface as a visual array of tiles, wherein each tile corresponds to a respective service. When a service is requested, a service data is processed, and the second media content item captured and uploaded with the requested service. By enabling a user to obtain media content items associated to the currently playbacked media content item, the user may find associated media content items, which he/she normally should not have been aware of.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: SPOTIFY AB
    Inventors: Frank Conway, Robert William Wood, Arvind Suresh, Tobias Heinrich Schneider
  • Patent number: 9998802
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing variable-length media clips based upon a received media stream. An exemplary system for providing media clips to users includes a database comprising a list of rules associated with a plurality of programs, as well as a first server and a second server. The first server receives information about a particular program being viewed by a media player and obtains rules from the database for the identified program that are transmitted to the media player. The second server receives a media clip of the particular program being viewed from the media player, wherein the media clip is created at the media player in accordance with the rules corresponding to the program, and subsequently makes the media clip available to the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: SLING MEDIA LLC
    Inventors: Frank Conway, Sean Curtis, Brian J. Griffin, Jason Hirschhorn, Brian Lucas, Padmanabha R. Rao
  • Patent number: 9792010
    Abstract: An electronic device with one or more processors, memory, and a touchscreen plays a first media item in a full-screen mode on the touchscreen. In response to detecting a contact on the touchscreen, the first media item shrinks into a region of the touchscreen and continues to play in the region, while a new media item is displayed outside of the region. In response to detecting movement of the contact, the shrunken first media item moves away from the region and the new media item moves into the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: SPOTIFY AB
    Inventors: Eric Hoffert, Mike Berkley, Dejan Sormaz, Tobias Schneider, Frank Conway, Kevin Faaborg
  • Publication number: 20160378269
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and electronic devices for performing playback of streamed media, including complementing a media content item with an associated media content item. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, during playback of a first media content item, a message is sent to a computer server system, to return information that a related second media content item is selectable. The information that the second media content item is selectable is displayed at a user interface as a visual array of tiles, wherein each one of the tiles corresponds to a respective second media content item. Playback of the second media content item can be combined with the first media content item. By displaying information about selectable associated media content items to a user, the user will be enabled to individually select associated media content items to complement a currently playbacked media content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: FRANK CONWAY, ROBERT WILLIAM WOOD, ARVIND SURESH, TOBIAS HEINRICH SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20160381106
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and electronic devices for performing playback of streamed media, including uploading an associated second media content item while performing playback of a first media content item. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, when performing playback of a first media content item, a message is sent to a computer server system, to return information that a service for sharing a related second media content item is selectable. The information is displayed at a user interface as a visual array of tiles, wherein each tile corresponds to a respective service. When a service is requested, a service data is processed, and the second media content item captured and uploaded with the requested service. By enabling a user to obtain media content items associated to the currently playbacked media content item, the user may find associated media content items, which he/she normally should not have been aware of.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: FRANK CONWAY, ROBERT WILLIAM WOOD, ARVIND SURESH, TOBIAS HEINRICH SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20150370466
    Abstract: An electronic device with one or more processors, memory, and a touchscreen plays a first media item in a full-screen mode on the touchscreen. In response to detecting a contact on the touchscreen, the first media item shrinks into a region of the touchscreen and continues to play in the region, while a new media item is displayed outside of the region. In response to detecting movement of the contact, the shrunken first media item moves away from the region and the new media item moves into the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Hoffert, Mike Berkley, Dejan Sormaz, Tobias Schneider, Frank Conway, Kevin Faaborg
  • Patent number: 9216816
    Abstract: A system to control flight of an aircraft includes a rotor blade, an actuator operably associated with the rotor blade, a controller operably associated with the actuator, and a flight control system. The flight control system having a subsystem adapted to modify a flight control limit of the aircraft based upon detection of an impending hazardous flight condition and a display showing available flight control limits provided by modification of design control limits based upon the detection of the impending hazardous flight condition. The method includes generating the control limits, modifying the control limits based upon the impending hazardous flight condition, and displaying the displacement of actuator position relative to the displayed control limits thus cueing the pilot as to the cyclic stick or pedal inputs required to increase the control margin from the impending hazardous condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Fortenbaugh, Frank Conway, Jeffery S. Greenwood