Patents by Inventor Jonathan Kindred

Jonathan Kindred 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).

  • Method and system for offering a media content item
    Patent number: 8983439
    Abstract: A media system includes a content platform that provides an interface for browsing and/or purchase of ringback media content by a user of a communications device. The system includes a profiles database containing profile information for a multitude of users of communications devices. The media system further includes a memory storing instructions for execution by the platform which causes it to 1) obtain information from the device including assignment of ringback media content to contacts in an address book maintained on the device; and 2) update the profiles database in accordance with the information obtained from the device. The information obtained in 1) may be obtained automatically, each time the user accesses the content platform. The system may further include an analyzer module which is used to generate targeted promotional messages based on the contents of the profile database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.
    Inventors: Geoff S. Martin, Jay S. Harmon, Baoquan Zhang, Jonathan Kindred
  • Providing digital content usability for a mobile device user
    Patent number: 8639227
    Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for ensuring usability of digital content on a mobile device. In exemplary aspects, digital content on a mobile device is rendered unusable, such as where a download is interrupted. The usability of the digital content is automatically restored to the mobile device without user intervention. In situations in which the mobile device is unavailable, digital content might be restored to an alternative mobile device and an advisory notification might be communicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Martin, Jonathan Kindred
  • Providing digital content usability for a mobile device user
    Patent number: 8351911
    Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for ensuring usability of digital content on a mobile device. In exemplary aspects, digital content on a mobile device is rendered unusable, such as where a download is interrupted. The usability of the digital content is automatically restored to the mobile device without user intervention. In situations in which the mobile device is unavailable, digital content might be restored to an alternative mobile device and an advisory notification might be communicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Martin, Jonathan Kindred, Jennifer Kindred, legal representative