Patents by Inventor Jared L. Caplan

Jared L. Caplan 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: 20130073360
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for presenting a plurality of video content in an online environment accessible by a plurality of users. According to a first step, the organization accesses a plurality of content from one or more content providers. In a next step, the organization receives a flowchart for navigating a plurality of playback sequences. The flowchart includes media content modules capable of accessing the content and decision modules for selecting a subset of media content modules. In an additional step, the organization presents a graphical representation of the playback sequences. In a further step, the organization uses a content ranking engine for delivering at least a portion of the playback sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jared L. Caplan
  • Publication number: 20130073359
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for receiving and apportioning fees in an online environment comprising a plurality of user accounts of an organization. According to a first step, the organization receives a first payment, which includes one portion for hosting the first user account, a second portion for credits that may be used for online activity, and a third portion for first user discounts that may be used to recruit additional users. In a next step, the organization receives a second payment from a second user recruited by the first user. In an additional step, the organization automatically credits the first user's account in an amount equal to the first user discount redeemed by the second user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jared L. Caplan