Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Davis
Jeffrey Davis 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: 20160088004Abstract: Adware and viruses are examples of objects that may be embedded in a web page or linked to a web page. When such an object is detected to be associated with a web page loading on a browser, an analysis may be performed to determine a trust level for the object. The object is suppressed based on the trust level. A prompt is displayed to advise a user that the object has been suppressed, and to provide an opportunity to interactively accept or decline activation of an action for the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Aaron Sauve, Li-Hsin Huang, Tony Schreiner, Jeffrey Davis, Tom Pipinich, Jonathan Gass, J. Craig Hally
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Patent number: 9250655Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein provide an apparatus and method for changing a display mode. The apparatus includes a graphical user interface having one of a set of display modes. The set of display modes include a passive matrix display mode and an active matrix display mode. The apparatus also includes a switch capable of changing the display mode of the graphical user interface from one display mode to another display mode in the set of display modes.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Patent number: 9232316Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diaphragm that may be used with a mechanical-to-acoustical transducer. The diaphragm may include a layer of optically clear film, a damping layer and another layer of optically clear film. The damping layer may be an adhesive. The diaphragm may also comprise two optically clear films, optionally including a damping layer, wherein the films indicate a desired coefficient of linear thermal expansion in one or both of the machine and transverse directions.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150366378Abstract: A system for dispensing, receiving, and tracking towels or other items includes a cabinet structure having first and second interior spaces. An access door provides access to the first interior space, and a return door permits items to be returned to the second interior space. An RFID system conducts read operations to determine how many items having RFID tags are disposed in the first and second interior spaces. The system determines what items have been removed from the first interior space, and associates removed items with specific users. The RFID system conducts read operations as items are returned to the second interior space and credits the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Steven P. Molewyk, Jack E. Spaans, Steven J. Lilly, Chad A. Davis, Kirk S. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Davis
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Patent number: 9208327Abstract: Adware and viruses are examples of objects that may be embedded in a web page or linked to a web page. When such an object is detected to be associated with a web page loading on a browser, an analysis may be performed to determine a trust level for the object. The object is suppressed based on the trust level. A prompt is displayed to advise a user that the object has been suppressed, and to provide an opportunity to interactively accept or decline activation of an action for the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Aaron Sauve, Li-Hsin Huang, Tony Schreiner, Jeffrey Davis, Tom Pipinich, Jonathan Gass, J. Craig Hally
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Publication number: 20150310649Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for cross-platform data visualizations using common descriptions. Embodiments of the invention provide mechanisms for simplifying software development and enhanced code reliability. A user interface, along with interactive and dynamic characteristics, can be described (programmatically and/or declaratively) independently of any specific device platform. User interface qualities can be described using a generic scene graph structure with attached behaviors. The generic scene graph can then be used to drive the user interface on any number of different computing platforms using platform specific (e.g., rendering, gesture recognition, etc.) sub-systems. Platform specific sub-systems can vary based on technologies that are used by the platform specific sub-systems. For example, rendering sub-systems can vary based on the technology used to render graphical data, such as, for example, Open GL, XAML, Direct X, Quartz, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Fabian O. Winternitz, Aditya Unnithan, David Paul Hill, Jeffrey A. Davis
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Patent number: 9075618Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for cross-platform data visualizations using common descriptions. Embodiments of the invention provide mechanisms for simplifying software development and enhanced code reliability. A user interface, along with interactive and dynamic characteristics, can be described (programmatically and/or declaratively) independently of any specific device platform. User interface qualities can be described using a generic scene graph structure with attached behaviors. The generic scene graph can then be used to drive the user interface on any number of different computing platforms using platform specific (e.g., rendering, gesture recognition, etc.) sub-systems. Platform specific sub-systems can vary based on technologies that are used by the platform specific sub-systems. For example, rendering sub-systems can vary based on the technology used to render graphical data, such as, for example, Open GL, XAML, Direct X, Quartz, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Fabian O. Winternitz, Aditya Unnithan, David Paul Hill, Jeffrey A. Davis
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Patent number: 8997050Abstract: TSQL debug breakpoint interoperability across heterogeneous project systems within an IDE can be provided. A user can set a breakpoint in the user's SQL source code and the breakpoint can be triggered by the code within another project. Breakpoints can be set and triggered within SQL source code tiles that reside in one or more SQL Database projects. Binding of the application project being debugged with one or more SQL Database projects that reside within the IDE session can be automated, SQL artifacts not found in any of the SQL Database projects can be debugged.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Davis, James D. Laflen
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Patent number: 8972446Abstract: In a system and method for order-independent stream query processing, one or more input streams of data are received, and the one or more input streams are analyzed to determine data which is older than an already emitted progress indicator. The data which is older than the already emitted progress indicator is partitioned into one or more partitions, and each of the one or more partitions are independently processed using out-of-order processing techniques. A query is received, rewritten and decomposed into one or more sub-queries that produce partial results for each of the one or more partitions, where each of the one or more sub-queries correspond to a partition. A view is also produced that consolidates the partial results for each partition. The partial results are consolidated at a consolidation time specified by the query to produce final results, and the final results are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Saileshwar Krishnamurthy, Michael R. Lewis, Wing Li, Neil Thombre, Jeffrey A. Davis, Daniel Robert Farina
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Patent number: 8955126Abstract: Adware and viruses are examples of objects that may be embedded in a web page or linked to a web page. When such an object is detected to be associated with a web page loading on a browser, an analysis may be performed to determine a trust level for the object. The object is suppressed based on the trust level. A prompt is displayed to advise a user that the object has been suppressed, and to provide an opportunity to interactively accept or decline activation of an action for the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aaron Sauve, Li-Hsin Huang, Tony Schreiner, Jeffrey Davis, Tom Pipinich, Jonathan Gass, J. Craig Hally
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Patent number: 8930566Abstract: Program code enabling the streaming of HD content in real-time to a game console is stored on a storage medium remote from the game console. The game console executes software that facilitates transfer of the program code from the remote storage medium to the game console. The program code ensures that sufficient bandwidth exists on a network between the game console and a HD tuner, and enables the streaming of HD content in real-time to the game console.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Davis, Ashley Speicher, Gurpratap Virdi, Vu Nguyen, Todd Bowra
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Publication number: 20140341403Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diaphragm that may be used with a mechanical-to-acoustical transducer. The diaphragm may include a layer of optically clear film, a damping layer and another layer of optically clear film. The damping layer may be an adhesive. The diaphragm may also comprise two optically clear films, optionally including a damping layer, wherein the films indicate a desired coefficient of linear thermal expansion in one or both of the machine and transverse directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, JR.
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Publication number: 20140229819Abstract: Using declarative language application instructions, actions associated with playing interactive content of an interactive multimedia presentation are triggered based on a state change of a particular media object. Certain application instructions specify the characteristic of the media object, while other application instructions specify the actions associated with playing the interactive content (for example, when media objects are renderable, event generation, script execution, or changes in variables) based on a state change of the characteristic. The state change is detected by querying a structured representation of the application such as a document object model, which includes nodes associated with the application instructions, the media object, and/or the characteristic. When state changes are detected, one or more of the specified actions are triggered to thereby declaratively respond to the state change.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: Andrew William Jewsbury, James C. Finger, Sean Hayes, Jeffrey A. Davis
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Patent number: 8798310Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diaphragm that may be used with a mechanical-to-acoustical transducer. The diaphragm may include a layer of optically clear film, a damping layer and another layer of optically clear film. The damping layer may be an adhesive. The diaphragm may also comprise two optically clear films, optionally including a damping layer, wherein the films indicate a desired coefficient of linear thermal expansion in one or both of the machine and transverse directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140125672Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for cross-platform data visualizations using common descriptions. Embodiments of the invention provide mechanisms for simplifying software development and enhanced code reliability. A user interface, along with interactive and dynamic characteristics, can be described (programmatically and/or declaratively) independently of any specific device platform. User interface qualities can be described using a generic scene graph structure with attached behaviors. The generic scene graph can then be used to drive the user interface on any number of different computing platforms using platform specific (e.g., rendering, gesture recognition, etc.) sub-systems. Platform specific sub-systems can vary based on technologies that are used by the platform specific sub-systems. For example, rendering sub-systems can vary based on the technology used to render graphical data, such as, for example, Open GL, XAML, Direct X, Quartz, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Fabian O. Winternitz, Aditya Unnithan, David Paul Hill, Jeffrey A. Davis
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Publication number: 20140025474Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for distributing and redeeming manufacturer coupons for a product purchase in a retail environment. The data processing system of a retailer (hereinafter the loyalty coupon system) receives an electronic coupon from a manufacturer. The loyalty coupon system links the product to the inventory control system of the retail environment. The loyalty coupon system then targets the electronic coupon to customers that have subscribed to the loyalty coupon system. The coupon system provides for the communication of the product coupon directly to each subscribed customer on the list. Upon a customer selecting the coupon, the loyalty coupon system configures a customer reward. Upon the customer purchasing the product using their loyalty card, the loyalty coupon system disburses the customer reward at the point of sale. The manufacturer is billed for the redeemed coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20140012877Abstract: In a system and method for order-independent stream query processing, one or more input streams of data are received, and the one or more input streams are analyzed to determine data which is older than an already emitted progress indicator. The data which is older than the already emitted progress indicator is partitioned into one or more partitions, and each of the one or more partitions are independently processed using out-of-order processing techniques. A query is received, rewritten and decomposed into one or more sub-queries that produce partial results for each of the one or more partitions, where each of the one or more sub-queries correspond to a partition. A view is also produced that consolidates the partial results for each partition. The partial results are consolidated at a consolidation time specified by the query to produce final results, and the final results are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Saileshwar Krishnamurthy, Michael R. Lewis, Wing Li, Neil Thombre, Jeffrey A. Davis, Daniel Robert Farina
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Patent number: 8560383Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for distributing, and redeeming manufacturer coupons for a product purchase in a retail environment. With the mechanism of the illustrative embodiments, the data processing system of a retailer (hereinafter the loyalty coupon system) receives an electronic coupon from a manufacturer. The loyalty coupon system links the product to the inventory control system of the retail environment. The loyalty coupon system then targets the electronic coupon to customers that have subscribed to the loyalty coupon system. The coupon system provides for the communication of the product coupon directly to each subscribed customer on the list. Upon a customer selecting the coupon, the loyalty coupon system configures a customer reward. Upon the customer purchasing the product using their loyalty card, the loyalty coupon system disburses the customer reward at the point of sale. The manufacturer is billed for the redeemed coupon.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holding CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20130262408Abstract: One or more transformation functions can be used in connection or together with one or more compression/decompression techniques. A transformation function can transform data (e.g., a data object) into a form more suitable for compression and/or decompression. As a result, data can be compressed and/or decompressed more effectively. In addition, multiple data objects can be associated with various transformation functions and/or compression/decompression techniques. As a result, different approaches can be taken with respect to compression and decompression of data objects in an effort to find an optimum approach for compression of data objects that may vary significantly from each other and change over time. It will be appreciated that the objects can be associated with transformation functions in a dynamic manner to accommodate changes to data. Also, an extendible and/or extensible system can allow for growth and adaption of new data in forms not currently present or expected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: David Simmen, Shant Hovsepian, Jeffrey Davis
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Publication number: 20130254898Abstract: Adware and viruses are examples of objects that may be embedded in a web page or linked to a web page. When such an object is detected to be associated with a web page loading on a browser, an analysis may be performed to determine a trust level for the object. The object is suppressed based on the trust level. A prompt is displayed to advise a user that the object has been suppressed, and to provide an opportunity to interactively accept or decline activation of an action for the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aaron Sauve, Li-Hsin Huang, Tony Schreiner, Jeffrey Davis, Tom Pipinich, Jonathan Gass, J. Craig Hally