Patents by Inventor Justin Denney

Justin Denney 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).

  • Delivery of audio driving directions via a telephone interface
    Patent number: 7522711
    Abstract: Methods for improving the delivery of audio driving directions from a voice portal to a caller via a telephone interface are described. These methods provide accurate and clear audio driving directions in a manner that is easy to use. Moreover, caller-provided inputs are responded to quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Adam Stein, Justin Denney, Graham Randall, Chester Day, Keith Coleman
  • Utilizing Tags to Organize Queries
    Publication number: 20080177704
    Abstract: Computer-readable media, systems, and user interfaces for organizing queries are described. In embodiments, a query is received, associated with at least one tag, and stored in association therewith. In one embodiment, to determine at least one relevant tag to associate with the query, the received query is analyzed based upon unit frequency and/or relative unit proximity. The unit frequency and/or relative unit proximity is compared to similar measures associated with a plurality of other queries to determine at least one related query. The received query is then associated with at least one tag associated with the related query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Justin Denney, Jason Wodicka, Gianluca Donato