Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Zilka

Kevin J. Zilka 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: 10051103
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided to: receive, utilizing the touchscreen, an indication of a second touch input for trace path-based selection of a first photo of a second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid; in response to the receipt of the indication of the second touch input for trace path-based selection of the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid, cause selection of the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid, change at least one visual aspect of the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid, add a check mark icon to the first photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid; receive, utilizing the touchscreen, an indication of a continuation of the second touch input for trace path-based selection of a second photo of the second set of multiple of the plurality of photos in the grid; and in response to the rece
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Majen Tech, LLC
    Inventors: George Andrew Gordon, Joseph A Cerrato, Ronald A Johnston, Kevin J Zilka
  • Publication number: 20180211282
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining whether to prompt an action by a platform in connection with a mobile device. In operation, action criteria is received utilizing a platform capable of advertising. Additionally, information from an application is received by the platform. Further, it is determined whether to prompt an action by the platform in connection with a mobile device, based on the action criteria and the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: George Andrew Gordon, Joseph A Cerrato, Ronald A Johnston, Kevin J Zilka
  • Publication number: 20180032997
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: George A. Gordon, Christopher M. Edgeworth, Joseph A. Cerrato, Kevin J. Zilka, Ronald A. Johnston
  • Patent number: 8781523
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided. Included is a cellular phone capable of communicating via a long-range cellular network protocol and a short-range protocol. Further included is a system capable of communicating via a long-range hard-line network protocol and the short-range protocol. Thus, when the cellular phone is in the proximity of the system, the cellular phone communicates with the system utilizing the short-range protocol, so that the cellular phone is used to communicate via the long-range hard-line communication network protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Stragent, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Publication number: 20130274960
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing a communication channel of a mobile device by a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly communicates with a mobile device having a wireless communication channel. Additionally, at least one vehicular assembly function is performed utilizing the wireless communication channel of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Publication number: 20130210482
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided. Included is a cellular phone capable of communicating via a long-range cellular network protocol and a short-range protocol. Further included is a system capable of communicating via a long-range hard-line network protocol and the short-range protocol. Thus, when the cellular phone is in the proximity of the system, the cellular phone communicates with the system utilizing the short-range protocol, so that the cellular phone is used to communicate via the long-range hard-line communication network protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8473152
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing a communication channel of a mobile device by a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly communicates with a mobile device having a wireless communication channel. Additionally, at least one vehicular assembly function is performed utilizing the wireless communication channel of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J Zilka
  • Patent number: 8364081
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided. Included is a cellular phone capable of communicating via a long-range cellular network protocol and a short-range protocol. Further included is a computer system capable of communicating via a long-range hard-line network protocol and the short-range protocol. Thus, when the cellular phone is in the proximity of the computer system, the cellular phone communicates with the computer system utilizing the short-range protocol, so that the cellular phone is used to communicate via the long-range hard-line communication network protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Stragent, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8265862
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for communicating location-related information. In operation, a vehicular assembly is utilized to communicate with a mobile device. Additionally, a location of a vehicle associated with the vehicular assembly is identified, utilizing the vehicular assembly. Furthermore, information based on the location is generated. Still yet, the information is communicated utilizing the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8255154
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for social networking utilizing a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly is utilized to communicate with a mobile device. Information about social contacts is received, utilizing the mobile device. Further, the information about social contacts is displayed, utilizing the vehicular assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J Zilka
  • Patent number: 8190692
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for location-based messaging. In operation, a message to be communicated to at least one recipient is received. Furthermore, the at least one recipient is selected from a plurality of recipient candidates, based on a current location of the recipient candidates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Publication number: 20120059534
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing a communication channel of a mobile device by a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly communicates with a mobile device having a wireless communication channel. Additionally, at least one vehicular assembly function is performed utilizing the wireless communication channel of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8131458
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for instant messaging utilizing a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly is utilized to communicate with a mobile device. Additionally, an instant message is communicated with a remote entity via the vehicular assembly, utilizing the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8117225
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for focusing a search. In operation, a first search is performed. Additionally, first search results of the first search are displayed. Further, at least one term of the first search results is identified. Still yet, a second search is performed, based on the at least one term of the first search results. In addition, second search results of the second search are displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8117242
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing a search in conjunction with use of an online application. In operation, a document editing interface is displayed for editing a document. Additionally, at least one term of the document is identified. Further, a search interface is displayed. Still yet, a search is performed utilizing the search interface, based on the at least one term.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8078545
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for organizing patents utilizing a computer-implemented system. An identifier is initially determined, after which a notes field is displayed for receiving manually entered notes, such that the manually entered notes are stored in association with the identifier. Further, the manually selection of a file is permitted. Such manually selected file is then stored in association with the identifier. Still yet, a plurality of patents are associated with the identifier. The manually entered notes, the file, and the patents are thus accessible by subsequent selection of the identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Aloft Media, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. Zilka, Dominic M. Kotab
  • Patent number: 8078397
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for social networking utilizing a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly is utilized to communicate with a mobile device. Information about social contacts is received, utilizing the mobile device. Further, the information about social contacts is displayed, utilizing the vehicular assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 8073590
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing a communication channel of a mobile device by a vehicular assembly. In operation, a vehicular assembly communicates with a mobile device having a wireless communication channel. Additionally, at least one vehicular assembly function is performed utilizing the wireless communication channel of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Boadin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 7472351
    Abstract: A system, method, computer program product and interface is included for providing an e-mail viewer pane including a sender identifier and text of an e-mail that is received from the sender; and an icon displayed simultaneously with the e-mail viewer pane for initiating a phone session with the sender upon the selection of the icon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka
  • Patent number: 7330715
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided. While vocal communication is being provided with a second party, utilizing a cellular phone, an instruction is received by the cellular phone. In response to the instruction, data is transmitted to the second party, where the data include contact information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Kevin J. Zilka