Patents by Inventor Hilary Holmquest

Hilary Holmquest 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: 10180781
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein accept a position along a length of a value-selection display screen widget. The value-selection widget is depicted in a graphical user interface that is displayed on a screen of a mobile device. A selection of the position along a length of the value-selection widget is received. A value corresponding to the position is determined. The determining is performed by relating a first ratio to a second ratio. The determined value corresponding to the position is displayed on the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kuntalkumar Bharatkumar Shah, Frederique E. Goris, Ayon Sinha, Hilary Holmquest, Karenina Susilo
  • Publication number: 20160197868
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest, Reed Maltzman, Jeffrey Taylor
  • Patent number: 9294512
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest, Reed Maltzman, Jeffrey Taylor
  • Publication number: 20160011763
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein accept a position along a length of a value-selection display screen widget. The value-selection widget is depicted in a graphical user interface that is displayed on a screen of a mobile device. A selection of the position along a length of the value-selection widget is received. A value corresponding to the position is determined. The determining is performed by relating a first ratio to a second ratio. The determined value corresponding to the position is displayed on the screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kuntalkumar Bharatkumar Shah, Frederique E. Goris, Ayon Sinha, Hilary Holmquest, Karenina Susilo
  • Patent number: 9141267
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein accept a user-selected adjustment position associated with a value-selection display screen widget. A non-linear calculation is performed on the user-selected adjustment position, a length of the screen widget, a smallest represented value associated with a range of values, a largest represented value associated with a range of values, and/or an adjustment granularity associated with the display screen widget. The non-linear calculation determines a selected value corresponding to the user-selected adjustment position. The selected value is then sent to a physical output device. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Kuntalkumar Bharatkumar Shah, Frederique E. Goris, Ayon Sinha, Hilary Holmquest, Karenina Susilo
  • Publication number: 20150058919
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest, Reed Maltzman, Jeffrey Taylor
  • Patent number: 7761518
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest, Reed Maltzman, Jeffrey Taylor
  • Publication number: 20090164886
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein accept a user-selected adjustment position associated with a value-selection display screen widget. A non-linear calculation is performed on the user-selected adjustment position, a length of the screen widget, a smallest represented value associated with a range of values, a largest represented value associated with a range of values, and/or an adjustment granularity associated with the display screen widget. The non-linear calculation determines a selected value corresponding to the user-selected adjustment position. The selected value is then sent to a physical output device. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: eBay, Inc.
    Inventors: Kuntalkumar Bharatkumar Shah, Frederique E. Goris, Ayon Sinha, Hilary Holmquest, Karenina Susilo
  • Publication number: 20080104664
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest, Reed Maltzman, Jeffrey Taylor
  • Publication number: 20050144238
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest
  • Patent number: 6748422
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest
  • Publication number: 20030074397
    Abstract: A system and method to control sending of unsolicited communications over a network is provided. Typically, the network is the Internet and the system defines a SPAM prevention tool for users of an on-line service, such as an on-line bidding service. Users may contact an intended recipient with a contact form, which is forwarded to the recipient's e-mail address by an on-line service provider. A link accessible from a Web site allows recipients of unsolicited e-mail to complain to the on-line service provider. Sanctions are implemented against the sender of unsolicited e-mail based on the frequency of complaints. When the complaint level against a sender reaches a certain threshold, the sender is unable to use the contact form for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Noel Morin, Hilary Holmquest