Patents by Inventor Immaneni Ashok
Immaneni Ashok 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).
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Patent number: 8161531Abstract: A method and system are provided for allowing a user to efficiently manage communications. A system for allowing a user having a unique identity is provided, wherein the unique identity is associated with a plurality of electronic devices. The system includes a service for assigning a reference to a user's unique identity, wherein other identities can access the user's unique identity only by using the reference. The system additionally includes permission controls for allowing the user to control access to the unique identity by restricting authorization to a selected set of other identities. Groups of individuals may receive different levels of authorization such that some individuals may be authorized to make live contact and others may be required to leave a message. Preference controls allow the system user to select at least one associated device from a plurality of associated devices for receiving communication upon an access attempt by an authorized user.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Flora P. Goldthwaite, Jonathan Cluts, Pamela J. Heath, David W. Baumert, Sven Pleyer, Aaron F. Woodman, Immaneni Ashok
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Publication number: 20100255815Abstract: A method and system are provided for allowing a user to efficiently manage communications. A system for allowing a user having a unique identity is provided, wherein the unique identity is associated with a plurality of electronic devices. The system includes a service for assigning a reference to a user's unique identity, wherein other identities can access the user's unique identity only by using the reference. The system additionally includes permission controls for allowing the user to control access to the unique identity by restricting authorization to a selected set of other identities. Groups of individuals may receive different levels of authorization such that some individuals may be authorized to make live contact and others may be required to leave a message. Preference controls allow the system user to select at least one associated device from a plurality of associated devices for receiving communication upon an access attempt by an authorized user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Flora P. Goldthwaite, Jonathan Cluts, Pamela J. Heath, David W. Baumert, Sven Pleyer, Aaron F. Woodman, Immaneni Ashok
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Patent number: 7774823Abstract: A method and system are provided for allowing a user to efficiently manage communications. A system for allowing a user having a unique identity is provided, wherein the unique identity is associated with a plurality of electronic devices. The system includes a service for assigning a reference to a user's unique identity, wherein other identities can access the user's unique identity only by using the reference. The system additionally includes permission controls for allowing the user to control access to the unique identity by restricting authorization to a selected set of other identities. Groups of individuals may receive different levels of authorization such that some individuals may be authorized to make live contact and others may be required to leave a message. Preference controls allow the system user to select at least one associated, device from a plurality of associated devices for receiving communication upon an access attempt by an authorized user.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Flora P. Goldthwaite, Jonathan Cluts, Pamela J. Heath, David W. Baumert, Sven Pleyer, Aaron F. Woodman, Immaneni Ashok
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Patent number: 7499860Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method is provided for enhancing a user experience within an environment. The experience is enhanced using a number of devices that are connected on a network. The method involves monitoring the environment for cues, such as words from a user reading a book. Upon receiving a cue, one or more of the networked devices are prompted to produce a desired effect that is associated with the cue. The experience of those in the environment is enhanced or augmented by the effects produced. The system of the invention uses a computer that executes a script manager component and a device dispatcher component. The script manager component receives the cues and matches the cue with a desired effect that the network device(s) are to produce. The script manager informs the device dispatcher, which instructs the network devices(s) to produce the desired effect.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David William Baumert, Jonathan C. Cluts, Pamela J. Heath, Flora Goldthwaite, Aaron Woodman, Immaneni Ashok
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Patent number: 7363591Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for use in customizing, organizing and presenting digital information for selection and interaction by end users. The present invention conveys multiple pieces of information to a user in a multi-dimensional metaphor. A user is presented with a selection of content options that are catered to the user. Presented information is filtered on the basis of configurable user criteria, wherein the criteria includes both what is represented and how it is presented, as it relates to current and past user choices of content. The present invention also presents ancillary information that is associated with the digital content. Additionally, the present invention provides user interface features directed to content from a variety of media, including on air, video, photos, music, games and books.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Flora Goldthwaite, Immaneni Ashok, David William Baumert, Jonathan C. Cluts, Sven Pleyer, Pamela J. Heath, Aaron Woodman
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Publication number: 20040268153Abstract: A method and system are provided for allowing a user to efficiently manage communications. A system for allowing a user having a unique identity is provided, wherein the unique identity is associated with a plurality of electronic devices. The system includes a service for assigning a reference to a user's unique identity, wherein other identities can access the user's unique identity only by using the reference. The system additionally includes permission controls for allowing the user to control access to the unique identity by restricting authorization to a selected set of other identities. Groups of individuals may receive different levels of authorization such that some individuals may be authorized to make live contact and others may be required to leave a message. Preference controls allow the system user to select at least one associated, device from a plurality of associated devices for receiving communication upon an access attempt by an authorized user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Flora P. Goldthwaite, Jonathan Cluts, Pamela J. Heath, David W. Baumert, Sven Pleyer, Aaron F. Woodman, Immaneni Ashok
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Publication number: 20040140995Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for use in customizing, organizing and presenting digital information for selection and interaction by end users. The present invention conveys multiple pieces of information to a user in a multi-dimensional metaphor. A user is presented with a selection of content options that are catered to the user. Presented information is filtered on the basis of configurable user criteria, wherein the criteria includes both what is represented and how it is presented, as it relates to current and past user choices of content. The present invention also presents ancillary information that is associated with the digital content. Additionally, the present invention provides user interface features directed to content from a variety of media, including on air, video, photos, music, games and books.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Flora Goldthwaite, Immaneni Ashok, David William Baumert, Jonathan C. Cluts, Sven Pleyer, Pamela J. Heath, Aaron Woodman
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Publication number: 20040117190Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method is provided for enhancing a user experience within an environment. The experience is enhanced using a number of devices that are connected on a network. The method involves monitoring the environment for cues, such as words from a user reading a book. Upon receiving a cue, one or more of the networked devices are prompted to produce a desired effect that is associated with the cue. The experience of those in the environment is enhanced or augmented by the effects produced. The system of the invention uses a computer that executes a script manager component and a device dispatcher component. The script manager component receives the cues and matches the cue with a desired effect that the network device(s) are to produce. The script manager informs the device dispatcher, which instructs the network devices(s) to produce the desired effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David William Baumert, Jonathan C. Cluts, Pamela J. Heath, Flora Goldthwaite, Aaron Woodman, Immaneni Ashok