Patents by Inventor Justin Wood

Justin Wood 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).

  • PRESENTING TEXT MESSAGES
    Publication number: 20080307322
    Abstract: In an instant messaging application, a message container (e.g., a stylized text bubble) is provided for indicating that an activity has occurred in a non-foreground chat. The message container can be displayed in the chat where the activity occurred. The message container can contain a portion of the message (e.g., the beginning of the message). The message container can contain a summary of the message. The message container can have an arbitrary shape or appearance. The user can define or select the appearance of the message container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Stochosky, Justin Wood
  • Sharing Graphical User Interface Output In Chat Environment
    Publication number: 20080034037
    Abstract: Contents such as a GUI or application output can be shared in a chat environment. The user can choose to share own contents or request that contents be shared by another user (e.g., a chat partner). It can be possible to control the shared GUI or application from the recipient's location. The shared content can be integrated in content that is transmitted as part of a chat session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Ciudad, Peter Westen, Justin Wood, Scott Forstall, Marcel Van Os, Michael V. Stein, Joe Engel, Steve Lemay