Patents by Inventor Greg A Kohanim

Greg A Kohanim 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).

  • Content searching and configuration of search results
    Patent number: 8577881
    Abstract: Content searching and configuration of search results are described. In an implementation, a method includes in response to a search query, selecting a keyword based on heuristic data which describes a plurality of previously performed searches. A search is performed utilizing the search query and the selected keyword to locate content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Greg A. Kohanim, Jonathan L Wiedemann, Christine A. Jefson, David Aaron Ward Snelling
  • System and method for online targeted billboard advertising
    Patent number: 8548846
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for delivering a message while simultaneously promoting a brand in a trusted online environment. The system may include a sponsor selection mechanism for allowing a communicating user to select at least one sponsor from a list of provided sponsors. The system may additionally include a text input area for allowing the communicating user to input text for display in conjunction with the selected sponsor and a target user selection mechanism for allowing the advertising user to select at least one target user for receipt of the selected sponsor display and the input text in a billboard advertisement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Greg A. Kohanim, Christine A. Jefson, George C. Young
  • Content searching and configuration of search results
    Patent number: 8150846
    Abstract: Content searching and configuration of search results are described. In an implementation, a method includes in response to a search query, selecting a keyword based on heuristic data which describes a plurality of previously performed searched. A search is performed utilizing the search query and the selected keyword to locate content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Greg A Kohanim, Jonathan L Wiedemann, Christine A. Jefson, David Aaron Ward Snelling
  • Content Searching and Configuration of Search Results
    Publication number: 20120078897
    Abstract: Content searching and configuration of search results are described. In an implementation, a method includes in response to a search query, selecting a keyword based on heuristic data which describes a plurality of previously performed searches. A search is performed utilizing the search query and the selected keyword to locate content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Greg A. Kohanim, Jonathan L. Wiedemann, Christine A. Jefson, David Aaron Ward Snelling