Patents by Inventor Joseph Michael Sieger

Joseph Michael Sieger 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: 20150112842
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for identifying parts of a vehicle. A method and apparatus is also provided for generating keywords and logic structures to access a part number database. A method and apparatus is further provided for use of the keywords and logic structure to access the part number database. Vehicle identifiers such as VIN numbers are utilized to determine vehicle parts so that vehicle parts for a vehicle may be determined from the vehicle identifier of that vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Sieger, Neil Sanders, Samip Jani, Ramya Dubbudu, Sharada Rajaraman
  • Publication number: 20150029346
    Abstract: A system and method for evaluating quality of photographs of an item, such as a damaged vehicle for auction, includes displaying a predetermined set of views of the vehicle in a predetermined arrangement on a display screen for viewing by a reviewer. The predetermined views include an overlay of an alignment guide on some of the photographs. The reviewer enters a rating for the photographs of the set as a pass or fail rating, wherein the fail rating includes one of a plurality of fail ratings identifying a problem with at least one of the photographs. Following entry of a rating by the reviewer, a next set of photographs of a next item is displayed in the same predetermined arrangement as for the first item. Photographs receiving a fail rating are identified for re-taking of the photographs of the item. Overlays are provided for alignment of the object for photographers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Sieger, Neil Sanders
  • Publication number: 20140032430
    Abstract: A method and apparatus includes an app on a smartphone that assists a policy holder in transferring title of a damaged vehicle to an insurance company or other party by requesting that the user compare the title at hand to images of versions of vehicle titles, by requesting information on the names and number of owners on the title and whether any lienholders are named on the title. Instructions are sent to the user as to executing the title for transfer. The smartphone is used to photograph the executed title and the photos are uploaded for review. After review, the title with any changes requested by the reviewer is forwarded to the insurance company.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Sieger
  • Publication number: 20110313936
    Abstract: A method and apparatus by which a user who wishes to sell a used or damaged vehicle inputs information about the vehicle including make, model and year. The user is shown images of similar vehicles with various degrees of damage and is shown a purchase price at each level of damage. The purchase prices for the displayed vehicles are calculated to include auction price of the vehicle, regional price differences, title transfer costs, towing costs, etc. By selecting an image of a vehicle with damage as the vehicle to be sold, the user may sell the vehicle at that price. An agent embodiment shows images, prices and percentiles of damaged vehicles at different damage levels so that the agent may determine a price to be offered to the seller for a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Sieger