Patents by Inventor Gregory Robbin

Gregory Robbin 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).

  • Systems and methods for narrating electronic books
    Patent number: 9449523
    Abstract: A narration session between a plurality of participants can be set up to allow participants to collaboratively narrate an electronic book. Information can be transmitted to each participant so that the views of the participants remain in sync. Visual cues can also be transmitted to notify a participant of text that is to read aloud and audio snippets of read text are collected to form a narration file. Participants without access rights to the electronic book can be granted temporary rights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Casey Maureen Dougherty, Gregory Robbin, Melissa Breglio Hajj
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NARRATING ELECTRONIC BOOKS
    Publication number: 20140007257
    Abstract: A narration session between a plurality of participants can be set up to allow participants to collaboratively narrate an electronic book. Information can be transmitted to each participant so that the views of the participants remain in sync. Visual cues can also be transmitted to notify a participant of text that is to read aloud and audio snippets of read text are collected to form a narration file. Participants without access rights to the electronic book can be granted temporary rights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Casey Maureen Dougherty, Gregory Robbin, Melissa Breglio Hajj
  • Techniques and systems for electronic submission of media for network-based distribution
    Patent number: 8359348
    Abstract: Methods and systems for submitting media to a media distribution site are disclosed. The submission of media to the media distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted media can then be encoded in a largely automated manner at the media distribution site into a suitable digital form and then made available for online purchase and distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Robbin, David Heller, Max Muller
  • Techniques and Systems for Electronic Submission of Media for Network-based Distribution
    Publication number: 20110072161
    Abstract: Methods and systems for submitting media to a media distribution site are disclosed. The submission of media to the media distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted media can then be encoded in a largely automated manner at the media distribution site into a suitable digital form and then made available for online purchase and distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory Robbin, David Heller, Max Muller
  • Techniques and systems for electronic submission of media for network-based distribution
    Patent number: 7844548
    Abstract: Methods and systems for submitting media to a media distribution site are disclosed. The submission of media to the media distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted media can then be encoded in a largely automated manner at the media distribution site into a suitable digital form and then made available for online purchase and distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Robbin, David Heller, Max Muller
  • Resubmission of media for network-based distribution
    Patent number: 7756920
    Abstract: Methods and systems for submitting or resubmitting media to a media distribution site are disclosed. The submission or resubmission of media to the media distribution site can be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted or resubmitted media can then be processed in a largely automated manner at the media distribution site and then made available for online purchase and distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Max Muller, Ricardo Cortes, Charles Stephenson Spillar, Richard Todd Hunter, Gregory Robbin, Robert H. Kondrk
  • Resubmission of Media for Network-Based Distribution
    Publication number: 20090138539
    Abstract: Methods and systems for submitting or resubmitting media to a media distribution site are disclosed. The submission or resubmission of media to the media distribution site can be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted or resubmitted media can then be processed in a largely automated manner at the media distribution site and then made available for online purchase and distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Max Muller, Ricardo Cortes, Charles Stephenson Spillar, Richard Todd Hunter, Gregory Robbin, Robert H. Kondrk
  • COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT OF MEDIA DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
    Publication number: 20070265969
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing media distribution are disclosed. Advantageously, the management of media distribution can be substantially computer implemented and include management of media distribution agreements. The management of media distribution agreements can operate to manage the creation and/or renewal of media distribution agreements in an automated and efficient manner. The methods and systems for management of media distribution can also take appropriate action when an established media distribution agreement expires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Justyna Horwat, Max Muller, Gregory Robbin, Eric John Gray, Jonathan B. Leffert, Matti J. Railo, Sean K. Smith
  • TECHNIQUES AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF MEDIA FOR NETWORK-BASED DISTRIBUTION
    Publication number: 20070083471
    Abstract: Methods and systems for submitting media to a media distribution site are disclosed. The submission of media to the media distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted media can then be encoded in a largely automated manner at the media distribution site into a suitable digital form and then made available for online purchase and distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Robbin, David Heller, Max Muller