Patents by Inventor John P. Del Favero, Jr.

John P. Del Favero, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20170301049
    Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significant hurdle to learning—Tuition. The apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to access information regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. A learning user pays significantly less than an institute user to access information, so as to encourage the learning user to work on learning materials. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, John P. Del Favero, JR., Peter P. Tong
  • Publication number: 20160314551
    Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus to learn materials. In one embodiment, the apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials, which could be a project for the user. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the user does not have to pay. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to learn materials regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, John P. Del Favero, JR., Peter P. Tong
  • Publication number: 20160314495
    Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significant hurdle to learning—money. The apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to access information regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. A learning user pays significantly less than an institute user to access information, so as to encourage the learning user to work on learning materials. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, John P. Del Favero, JR., Peter P. Tong
  • Patent number: 7548899
    Abstract: Improved approaches to accessing information are disclosed. The improved approaches permit access to information through user interaction with a series of menus. The menus within the series of menus are interrelated and contain words or phrases. A phrase, sentence or question is constructed from the user interaction with the series of menus. The resulting phrase, sentence or question can be processed to access and retrieve appropriate information. The improved approaches avoid the need for users to enter words or text characters through tedious and frustrating use of a keypad (particularly when reduced in size).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventors: John P. Del Favero, Jr., Wayne Chan
  • Patent number: 7201580
    Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significant hurdle to learning—Tuition. The apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to access information regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. A learning user pays significantly less than an institute user to access information, so as to encourage the learning user to work on learning materials. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, John P. Del Favero, Jr., Peter P. Tong
  • Patent number: 6685478
    Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significant hurdle to learning—Tuition. The apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to access information regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. A learning user pays significantly less than an institute user to access information, so as to encourage the learning user to work on learning materials. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, John P. Del Favero, Jr., Peter P. Tong
  • Patent number: 6398556
    Abstract: A computer-aided learning method and apparatus for a learning user to learn materials inexpensively. Not only does the apparatus provide the user the freedom as to where and when to learn, and the guidance as to what to learn, the apparatus also reduces a significant hurdle to learning—Tuition. The apparatus retrieves a user identifier entered by the user, and determines whether the user is a learning user or an institute user. If the user is a learning user, the apparatus allows the user to access information regarding learning materials. If the user is an institute user, the apparatus permits the user to access information regarding at least one learning user. The institute user might be interested to use the apparatus to recruit employees to fill job openings. A learning user pays significantly less than an institute user to access information, so as to encourage the learning user to work on learning materials. The apparatus can also track and update information regarding the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, John P. Del Favero, Jr., Peter P. Tong