Patents by Inventor Gary John Smith

Gary John Smith 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: 20240364770
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for a multimodal media interface that enables the display of and interaction between multiple media files. The system uses a multimodal format/interface in which media files are displayed in one or more tiles. The system also allows for communication and interaction between the tiles, enabling the exchange of data therebetween. The system is also configured to retrieve data from external entities, such as search engines or application servers, which are then displayed on the tile. The multimodal interface provides a means for the users to view, compare, and interact with various types of media files concurrently, and allow data/content of the media files to be modified/updated based on internal and external information, thereby improving the user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: FabZing Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Jon Frank Shaffer, Gary John Smith
  • Publication number: 20140278928
    Abstract: An intermediary platform and method for connecting community groups with sponsors. Club information and membership information is obtained for a club. That information is analyzed to identify demographic and geographic characteristics of the membership. Those characteristics are matched against a pool of sponsors to identify a subset of possible sponsors. A sponsor website is created that is unique to the particular club including paid advertising from advertisers from the subset that agree to advertise on the club's sponsor site. Revenue from the advertising is shared with the club. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Gary John Smith