Patents by Inventor Kathryn K. Nass

Kathryn K. Nass 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).

  • Intelligent toy with internet connection capability
    Patent number: 7008288
    Abstract: A system, method and computer software product for controlling the operation of a device in accordance with a user's personal profile or local environment. The device is designed for interaction with a user based on the personal or an environment profile and includes a wireless communication device for communicating with a computer. The computer providing instructions to the device for controlling the operation of the device based on gathered data and in response to a stored user's personal profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Edward Covannon, David L. Patton, Thomas M. Stephany, Kathryn K. Nass
  • Intelligent toy with internet connection capability
    Publication number: 20030027636
    Abstract: A system, method and computer software product for controlling the operation of a device in accordance with a user's personal profile or local environment. The device is designed for interaction with a user based on the personal or an environment profile and includes a wireless communication device for communicating with a computer. The computer providing instructions to the device for controlling the operation of the device based on gathered data and in response to a stored user's personal profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Edward Covannon, David L. Patton, Thomas M. Stephany, Kathryn K. Nass