Patents by Inventor Jerry Johannesen

Jerry Johannesen 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).

  • Computer-based system and method for determining a quantitative scarcity index value based on online computer search activities
    Patent number: 8521619
    Abstract: An online product or service listing arrangement logs searches performed and uses the logged information to calculate a scarcity index that measures the scarcity of products and services. Scarcity may indicate the number of searches that consumers have conducted compared to available listings. Empirical techniques are used to take into account certain types of searches that may not accurately reflect actual consumer demand. Reports may compare item scarcity within different geographical or other markets to determine relative scarcity. Particularly advantageous but non-limiting applications include new and used motor vehicles, employment opportunities, and real estate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Autotrader.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor A. Perry, III, Lars E. Olufsen, IV, Jerry Johannesen
  • Computer-based system and method for assessing and reporting on the scarcity of a product or service
    Publication number: 20030187714
    Abstract: An online product or service listing arrangement logs searches performed and uses the logged information to calculate a scarcity index that measures the scarcity of products and services. Scarcity may indicate the number of searches that consumers have conducted compared to available listings. Empirical techniques are used to take into account certain types of searches that may not accurately reflect actual consumer demand. Reports may compare item scarcity within different geographical or other markets to determine relative scarcity. Particularly advantageous but non-limiting applications include new and used motor vehicles, employment opportunities, and real estate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Victor A. Perry, Lars E. Olufsen, Jerry Johannesen