Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Roberto
Jeffrey J. Roberto 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: 10592594Abstract: In particular embodiments, a method comprises receiving a request from a first user to access a landing page of an online social network, accessing a social graph comprising a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges connecting the nodes, calculating a popularity value for each of a plurality of content objects associated with one or more second users of the online social network, wherein the popularity value for each content object is based on a popularity of the content object among other users of the online social network associated with nodes within a threshold degree of separation of the first user, selecting from the plurality of content objects based on their popularity values, one or more content objects to feature on the landing page, and sending instructions for presenting the landing page comprising one or more of the selected content items to the first user.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J Roberto
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Publication number: 20190073344Abstract: In particular embodiments, a method comprises receiving a request from a first user to access a landing page of an online social network, accessing a social graph comprising a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges connecting the nodes, calculating a popularity value for each of a plurality of content objects associated with one or more second users of the online social network, wherein the popularity value for each content object is based on a popularity of the content object among other users of the online social network associated with nodes within a threshold degree of separation of the first user, selecting from the plurality of content objects based on their popularity values, one or more content objects to feature on the landing page, and sending instructions for presenting the landing page comprising one or more of the selected content items to the first user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: William K Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J Roberto
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Patent number: 10140264Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 10013399Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 9959253Abstract: Particular embodiments receive a search request and identify matching users associated with group information corresponding to the search request. Examples of group information include group ID, name, description of the group, and members of the group. Profile information is retrieved for each of the one or more matching users. Information to display a web page may be sent in response to the search request. The information to display the web page comprises the profile information and the group information for at least one of the one or more matching users. The web page may also include content associated with matching users (e.g., multimedia content, social networking content). Particular content may be designated as featured content based on the popularity of the content.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 9817797Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 9798705Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 9600453Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 9037644Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 8898226Abstract: In particular embodiments, a search request is received at a social network. A search may be performed to find any matching users whose associated content matches one or more terms in the search request. The search may be performed in a data store of social networking content associated with users of the social network. Matching users having matching associated content may be determined from the search results. Associated content information for at least one matching user may be retrieved. Information to display a web page may be sent in response to the search request. The information to display the web page may comprise profile information and the associated content information for the matching users.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 8589482Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Publication number: 20130290832Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: William K. Tiu, JR., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 8572167Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Publication number: 20130227395Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 8521815Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jr., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Publication number: 20130212274Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Patent number: 8443081Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Facebook Inc.Inventors: William K. Tiu, Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Publication number: 20120324012Abstract: Particular embodiments receive a search request and identify matching users associated with group information corresponding to the search request. Examples of group information include group ID, name, description of the group, and members of the group. Profile information is retrieved for each of the one or more matching users. Information to display a web page may be sent in response to the search request. The information to display the web page comprises the profile information and the group information for at least one of the one or more matching users. The web page may also include content associated with matching users (e.g., multimedia content, social networking content). Particular content may be designated as featured content based on the popularity of the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: William K. Tiu, JR., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Publication number: 20120323903Abstract: In particular embodiments, a search request is received at a social network. A search may be performed to find any matching users whose associated content matches one or more terms in the search request. The search may be performed in a data store of social networking content associated with users of the social network. Matching users having matching associated content may be determined from the search results. Associated content information for at least one matching user may be retrieved. Information to display a web page may be sent in response to the search request. The information to display the web page may comprise profile information and the associated content information for the matching users.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: William K. Tiu, JR., Jeffrey J. Roberto
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Publication number: 20120304050Abstract: Multimedia content is featured on user pages of an online social network using embed codes that are generated using a configuration file associated with the source ID for the multimedia content and a content ID for the multimedia content. The configuration file, the source ID and the content ID are stored locally by the online social network so that any changes to the embed codes can be made by changing the configuration file associated with the source and regenerating the embed codes. By managing multimedia content in this manner, greater control can be exercised by the online social network over the multimedia content that are featured on its user pages.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: William K. Tiu, JR., Jeffrey J. Roberto