Patents by Inventor Joseph T. Flint

Joseph T. Flint 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).

  • Patent number: 11379093
    Abstract: A method performed by a computing system includes generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of adding a new entry on the to-do list, deleting an existing entry on the to-do list, and modifying an existing entry on the to-do list. The method includes generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period, and detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Clea Allington, Cindy Kwan, Joseph T. Flint, Flora M. Lee, Poonam G. Hattangady, Justin Son Pae, Jaime J. Hwacinski, Spencer K. Nelson, Joan Ching Li, Eva Britta Karolina Burlin, Ian Dwyer Curry, Anna Pablo, Andrew Winslow Brough
  • Patent number: 11194446
    Abstract: Described are embodiments for displaying groups of communications, such as messages, as a conversation. Conversations are groups of communications that can be traced back as related to an original communication. The embodiments allow a user to select a conversation mode for displaying communications, e.g., messages, as conversations. In response to the user's selection, embodiments provide for displaying a graphical element associated with a conversation. The graphical element can be selected to display the messages associated with the conversation. Additionally, embodiments provide for selecting a conversation and applying actions to the conversation, resulting in the application of the action to the messages that are associated with the conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Selvaraj Nalliah, Shivakumar Seetharaman, Salman Zafar, John Allen Atwood, David P. Limont, Joseph T. Flint, Alexandru Leconiuc
  • Publication number: 20200201494
    Abstract: A method performed by a computing system includes generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of adding a new entry on the to-do list, deleting an existing entry on the to-do list, and modifying an existing entry on the to-do list. The method includes generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period, and detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Clea ALLINGTON, Cindy KWAN, Joseph T. FLINT, Flora M. LEE, Poonam G. HATTANGADY, Justin Son PAE, Jaime J. HWACINSKI, Spencer K. NELSON, Joan Ching LI, Eva Britta Karolina BURLIN, Ian Dwyer CURRY, Anna PABLO, Andrew Winslow BROUGH
  • Patent number: 10620789
    Abstract: A to-do list management system surfaces a user interface with a user input mechanism that displays a user actuatable element for each item on a user's to-do list. It senses a flick gesture and automatically moves a to-do list item to the user's agenda. It can also sense a user input gesture and automatically remove an agenda item from the user's agenda, and place it on the user's to-do list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Clea Allington, Cindy Kwan, Joseph T. Flint, Flora M. Lee, Poonam G. Hattangady, Justin Son Pae, Jaime J. Hwacinski, Spencer K. Nelson, Joan Ching Li, Eva Britta Karolina Burlin, Ian Dwyer Curry, Anna Pablo, Andrew Winslow Brough
  • Patent number: 10594851
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Publication number: 20200026399
    Abstract: Described are embodiments for displaying groups of communications, such as messages, as a conversation. Conversations are groups of communications that can be traced back as related to an original communication. The embodiments allow a user to select a conversation mode for displaying communications, e.g., messages, as conversations. In response to the user's selection, embodiments provide for displaying a graphical element associated with a conversation. The graphical element can be selected to display the messages associated with the conversation. Additionally, embodiments provide for selecting a conversation and applying actions to the conversation, resulting in the application of the action to the messages that are associated with the conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Selvaraj NALLIAH, Shivakumar Seetharaman, Salman Zafar, John Allen Atwood, David P. Limont, Joseph T. Flint, Alexandru Leconiuc
  • Patent number: 10430032
    Abstract: Described are embodiments for displaying groups of communications, such as messages, as a conversation. Conversations are groups of communications that can be traced back as related to an original communication. The embodiments allow a user to select a conversation mode for displaying communications, e.g., messages, as conversations. In response to the user's selection, embodiments provide for displaying a graphical element associated with a conversation. The graphical element can be selected to display the messages associated with the conversation. Additionally, embodiments provide for selecting a conversation and applying actions to the conversation, resulting in the application of the action to the messages that are associated with the conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Selvaraj Nalliah, Shivakumar Seetharaman, Salman Zafar, John Allen Atwood, David P. Limont, Joseph T. Flint, Alexandru Leconiuc
  • Publication number: 20190289114
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar SEETHARAMAN, Michael K. HIGASHI, Selvaraj NALLIAH, Joseph T. FLINT, Salman ZAFAR, Juan V. Esteve BALDUCCI
  • Patent number: 10348881
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Publication number: 20180213074
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar SEETHARAMAN, Michael K. HIGASHI, Selvaraj NALLIAH, Joseph T. FLINT, Salman ZAFAR, Juan V. Esteve BALDUCCI
  • Patent number: 9936061
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Publication number: 20180046334
    Abstract: Described are embodiments for displaying groups of communications, such as messages, as a conversation. Conversations are groups of communications that can be traced back as related to an original communication. The embodiments allow a user to select a conversation mode for displaying communications, e.g., messages, as conversations. In response to the user's selection, embodiments provide for displaying a graphical element associated with a conversation. The graphical element can be selected to display the messages associated with the conversation. Additionally, embodiments provide for selecting a conversation and applying actions to the conversation, resulting in the application of the action to the messages that are associated with the conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Selvaraj NALLIAH, Shivakumar SEETHARAMAN, Salman ZAFAR, John Allen ATWOOD, David P. LIMONT, Joseph T. FLINT, Alexandru LECONIUC
  • Patent number: 9870124
    Abstract: Described are embodiments for displaying groups of communications, such as messages, as a conversation. Conversations are groups of communications that can be traced back as related to an original communication. The embodiments allow a user to select a conversation mode for displaying communications, e.g., messages, as conversations. In response to the user's selection, embodiments provide for displaying a graphical element associated with a conversation. The graphical element can be selected to display the messages associated with the conversation. Additionally, embodiments provide for selecting a conversation and applying actions to the conversation, resulting in the application of the action to the messages that are associated with the conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Selvaraj Nalliah, Shivakumar Seetharaman, Salman Zafar, John Allen Atwood, David P. Limont, Joseph T. Flint, Alexandru Leconiuc
  • Publication number: 20180004366
    Abstract: A to-do list management system surfaces a user interface with a user input mechanism that displays a user actuatable element for each item on a user's to-do list. It senses a flick gesture and automatically moves a to-do list item to the user's agenda. It can also sense a user input gesture and automatically remove an agenda item from the user's agenda, and place it on the user's to-do list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Clea Allington, Cindy Kwan, Joseph T. Flint, Flora M. Lee, Poonam G. Hattangady, Justin Son Pae, Jaime J. Hwacinski, Spencer K. Nelson, Joan Ching Li, Eva Britta Karolina Burlin, Ian Dwyer Curry, Anna Pablo, Andrew Winslow Brough
  • Publication number: 20170318144
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar SEETHARAMAN, Michael K. HIGASHI, Selvaraj NALLIAH, Joseph T. FLINT, Salman ZAFAR, Juan V. Esteve BALDUCCI
  • Patent number: 9723125
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Publication number: 20160373567
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Patent number: 9479646
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Publication number: 20150065096
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Patent number: 8942359
    Abstract: A method for accessing offline voicemail messages within a mobile messaging application may be provided. First, a voice mail message may be received and the voicemail message may be transcribed to text. Next, the voicemail message and the text transcription may be stored. The recipient may then be presented with a list of voicemail messages and the voicemail message may be retrieved in response to the recipient. The recipient may read or listen to the voicemail message or both. The recipient may also annotate the voicemail message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Shivakumar Seetharaman, Michael K. Higashi, Selvaraj Nalliah, Joseph T. Flint, Salman Zafar, Juan V. Esteve Balducci