Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Barr
Jeffrey Barr 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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Publication number: 20230188436Abstract: Systems, devices and processes are provided to facilitate the delivery of video content in a video streaming system by facilitating the diagnosis and repair of internet gateway devices used in such video streaming systems. Specifically, the various embodiments provide a mechanism by which an end user of video streaming system can initiate the diagnosis and/or repair of the internet gateway device while maintaining the security of the internet gateway device and the video streaming system. More specifically, a help button is provided on the internet gateway device that facilitates the establishment of a secure network session between the internet gateway device and a help center associated with the video streaming system. This secure network session facilitates the diagnosing of operational errors associated with the internet gateway device and thus can facilitate the effective repair and operation of the video streaming system while maintaining device security.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventor: Jeffrey BARR
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Patent number: 10291715Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as in accordance with usage models that are configured for available services by the providers of the services. In some situations, the services are Web services, and an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace is provided via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace based on configured usage models selected by the consumers. Some or all of the one or more usage models configured for an available WS may each have associated use prices and/or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes using those usage models may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions for a selected usage model.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Sirota, Gaurav D. Ghare, Don Johnson, Tushar Jain, Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Publication number: 20140081676Abstract: A system and method are provided to communicate insurance information to a user via a networked-based system. The method may comprise receiving application details from a user which are then processed to identify a plurality of available insurance plans for the user. Thereafter, a recommended group of plans from the available plans may be identified based on historical insurance plan data which identifies which insurance plans received a number of approved applications exceeding a predefined threshold of applications. The recommended group is then presented via the networked-based system to the user via a GUI. The GUI may include an icon to identify insurance plans that received a number of applications exceeding the predefined threshold of applications, and a plurality of further icons. When a user moves a graphical pointer over an icon, a window including brief information related to the insurance plan benefit may be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: EHEALTHINSURANCE SERVICES, INC.Inventors: John Celona, Jeffrey Barr, Sheldon X. Wang
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Patent number: 8639582Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as in accordance with usage models that are configured for available services by the providers of the services. In some situations, the services are Web services, and an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace is provided via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace based on configured usage models selected by the consumers. Some or all of the one or more usage models configured for an available WS may each have associated use prices and/or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes using those usage models may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions for a selected usage model.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Sirota, Gaurav D. Ghare, Don Johnson, Tushar Jain, Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Patent number: 8589189Abstract: A system and method are provided to communicate insurance information to a user via a networked-based system. The method may comprise receiving application details from a user which are then processed to identify a plurality of available insurance plans for the user. Thereafter, a recommended group of plans from the available plans may be identified based on historical insurance plan data which identifies which insurance plans received a number of approved applications exceeding a predefined threshold of applications. The recommended group is then presented via the networked-based system to the user via a GUI. The GUI may include an icon to identify insurance plans that received a number of applications exceeding the predefined threshold of applications, and a plurality of further icons. When a user moves a graphical pointer over an icon, a window including brief information related to the insurance plan benefit may be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Ehealthinsurance Services, Inc.Inventors: John Celona, Jeffrey Barr, Sheldon X. Wang
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Publication number: 20130007618Abstract: Systems and methods for mixed-media content guidance are provided. One or more interactive tools are provided for searching and/or filtering media content (e.g., music content, movie content, etc.). In some embodiments, these interactive tools may include a two-dimensional selection region, where the two-dimensional selection region is divided into a plurality of sub-regions and defines an intersection between a first criterion and a second criterion. In response to receiving a user selection of a sub-region from the two-dimensional selection region, a subset of a plurality of media identifiers may be determined. At least a portion of the subset of media identifiers may be selected for presentation to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Chad Dodson, James Pozenel, Donald Scott Brown, Jennifer Stroth, David Jordan, Jeffrey Barr, Daniel Wright Trenz
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Publication number: 20120272185Abstract: Systems and methods for mixed-media content guidance are provided. One or more interactive tools are provided for searching and/or filtering media content (e.g., music content, movie content, etc.). In some embodiments, these interactive tools may include a two-dimensional selection region, where the two-dimensional selection region is divided into a plurality of sub-regions and defines an intersection between a first criterion and a second criterion. In response to receiving a user selection of a sub-region from the two-dimensional selection region, a subset of a plurality of media identifiers may be determined. At least a portion of the subset of media identifiers may be selected for presentation to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: ROVI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Chad Dodson, James Pozenel, Donald Scott Brown, Jennifer Stroth, David Jordan, Jeffrey Barr, Daniel Wright Trenz
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Patent number: 8024225Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as in accordance with usage models that are configured for available services by the providers of the services. In some situations, the services are Web services, and an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace is provided via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace based on configured usage models selected by the consumers. Some or all of the one or more usage models configured for an available WS may each have associated use prices and/or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes using those usage models may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions for a selected usage model.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Sirota, Gaurav D. Ghare, Don Johnson, Tushar Jain, Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Patent number: 8005723Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as in accordance with usage models that are configured for available services by the providers of the services. In some situations, the services are Web services, and an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace is provided via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace based on configured usage models selected by the consumers. Some or all of the one or more usage models configured for an available WS may each have associated use prices and/or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes using those usage models may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions for a selected usage model.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Sirota, Guarav D. Ghare, Don Johnson, Tushar Jain, Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Patent number: 7801771Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as in accordance with usage models that are configured for available services by the providers of the services. In some situations, the services are Web services, and an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace is provided via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace based on configured usage models selected by the consumers. Some or all of the one or more usage models configured for an available WS may each have associated use prices and/or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes using those usage models may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions for a selected usage model.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Sirota, Gaurav D. Ghare, Don Johnson, Tushar Jain, Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Patent number: 7729954Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Patent number: 7729955Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Publication number: 20090144172Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Publication number: 20090099940Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Patent number: 7433835Abstract: Techniques for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Publication number: 20070100670Abstract: A system and method are provided to communicate insurance information to a user via a networked-based system. The method may comprise receiving application details from a user which are then processed to identify a plurality of available insurance plans for the user. Thereafter, a recommended group of plans from the available plans may be identified based on historical insurance plan data which identifies which insurance plans received a number of approved applications exceeding a predefined threshold of applications. The recommended group is then presented via the networked-based system to the user via a GUI. The GUI may include an icon to identify insurance plans that received a number of applications exceeding the predefined threshold of applications, and a plurality of fuirther icons. When a user moves a graphical pointer over an icon, a window including brief information related to the insurance plan benefit may be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: John Celona, Jeffrey Barr, Sheldon Wang
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Publication number: 20050165656Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2004Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Robert Frederick, Ashish Agrawal, Jeffrey Barr
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Patent number: 4729146Abstract: A kit for cleaning phonograph records including cleaning fluid, a brush and a record vacuum cleaning attachment apparatus. The record vacuum cleaning attachment apparatus is adapted to attach to a wet/dry shop vacuum cleaner which causes a suction to emanate from a longitudinal slot in the lower surface of the record vacuum cleaning attachment apparatus. The suction emanating from the longitudinal slot of the record vacuum cleaning attachment apparatus safely removes the dirt, dust, grease, grime and chemicals which are suspended in the cleaning fluid applied to the playing surface of the phonograph record.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1986Date of Patent: March 8, 1988Inventor: Jeffrey Barr