Patents by Inventor Jeff Tucker

Jeff Tucker 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: 10735686
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Publication number: 20180131893
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Publication number: 20170223304
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Patent number: 9628522
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Publication number: 20160277452
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Patent number: 9357015
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Publication number: 20150081920
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Patent number: 8898310
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Publication number: 20130317986
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for a digital safe deposit box. The digital safe deposit box provides for a user to configure safe deposit box categories for receiving uploads and storing safe deposit box items, such as essential documents, image files, video files or the like. The digital safe deposit box, may be accessible by third parties by providing third parties a secondary login and, more specifically only designated items or categories within the safe deposit box may be accessible or visible to the third party based on user pre-configuration of visibility settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jeff Tucker
  • Publication number: 20120158972
    Abstract: Enhanced content consumption is provided by establishing a pairing between two computing devices, wherein at least one of the two computing devices provides a primary consumption experience of a digital content item, so that a secondary consumption experience can be provided via operation of at least one of the two computing devices. The method further comprises presenting, using at least one of the two computing devices, the digital content item for consumption by a user. The method further comprises performing one or more supplemental consumption functions with the other of the two computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Gammill, Stacey Law, Jeff Tucker, Sean Kollenkark
  • Patent number: 7668046
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for determining the position of a user interface mouse using time of arrival measurements. A transmitter transmits a signal to an array of receivers that are spatially separated from one another. The time difference of arrival for is found for each receiver relative to a predetermined reference receiver. Using the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of each receiver, the location in 3-dimensional space of each receiver, and the speed of sound the position of the transmitter in 3-dimensional space relative to the reference receiver may be found.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Banker, Michael Cretella, Jeff Dimaria, Jamie Mitchell, Jeff Tucker, Brian King
  • Publication number: 20090027271
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for determining the position of a user interface mouse using time of arrival measurements. A transmitter transmits a signal to an array of receivers that are spatially separated from one another. The time difference of arrival for is found for each receiver relative to a predetermined reference receiver. Using the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of each receiver, the location in 3-dimensional space of each receiver, and the speed of sound the position of the transmitter in 3-dimensional space relative to the reference receiver may be found.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Christian Banker, Michael A. Cretella, JR., Jeff Dimaria, Jamie Mitchell, Jeff Tucker, Brian King
  • Publication number: 20060064326
    Abstract: A centralized system and process for prescribing medications through the Internet comprising a secured, interactive website with a unique URL address for entering and retrieving medical prescriptions via the Internet by a general use computer. The website is secured by encryption and by limiting access to medical and pharmaceutical personnel having authorized I.D. A dedicated central remote server is accessed through the website with access limited to authorized users. The remote server comprises computer hardware capable of data storage for system data for the website. A high security Internet service provider connected to the remote server provides access to the website by authorized personnel. The process can create a patient file with patient identifying information, if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventor: Jeff Tucker