Patents by Inventor Kristen A. Miller

Kristen A. Miller 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: 11361357
    Abstract: A method includes receiving data in an electronic format that describes an item, and assigning a unique identifier to the item. The data is normalized across one or more data sets of data that describe other items. The normalizing includes deriving functional and aesthetic attributes of the item based at least in part on the data that describes the item, where at least one of the derived attributes is not included in the data. The normalizing also includes programmatically mapping the attributes to a defined set of taxonomies for pre-defined attribute types. At least one other item is located in the one or more data sets having attributes that coordinate with the attributes of the item. A user interface that includes a styleboard with an image of the item and an image of the at least one other item having attributes that coordinate with attributes of the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Kristen A. Miller, Lisa M. Perrone, Sophie M. Huang
  • Publication number: 20190385210
    Abstract: A color selection system is described herein that provides a facility for customers to receive color selection assistance for color-related buying decisions. The system divides color space into harmonious groups based on hue, chroma, and saturation whereby every major hue family is represented in each color group. This ensures that complete harmonious palettes can be created to align with every user's color and product preferences, across all brands and product classes. The system also provides software for uploading digital images to profile particular products for color information. This assigns a harmonious color palette to each image. The system also enables product images to be profiled into the system so that users can find products that match their color preferences. The system provides a search facility that enables users to find colors, products, and styleboards that match their design concept, or dynamically build their design concept through their search queries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Kristen A. Miller, Teresa D. Marcel, James D. McManis, Maureen Daniek, Laurie Ruegamer, Jon Collette, Lisa Perrone, Joe Cincotta, Jeffrey Patton
  • Patent number: 10387938
    Abstract: A color selection system is described herein that provides a facility for customers to receive color selection assistance for color-related buying decisions. The system divides color space into harmonious groups based on hue, chroma, and saturation whereby every major hue family is represented in each color group. This ensures that complete harmonious palettes can be created to align with every user's color and product preferences, across all brands and product classes. The system also provides software for uploading digital images to profile particular products for color information. This assigns a harmonious color palette to each image. The system also enables product images to be profiled into the system so that users can find products that match their color preferences. The system provides a search facility that enables users to find colors, products, and styleboards that match their design concept, or dynamically build their design concept through their search queries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: STYLYZE LLC
    Inventors: Kristen A. Miller, Teresa D Marcel, James D McManis, Maureen Daniek, Laurie Ruegamer, Jon Collette, Lisa Perrone, Joe Cincotta, Jeffrey Patton
  • Publication number: 20180144387
    Abstract: A method includes receiving data in an electronic format that describes an item, and assigning a unique identifier to the item. The data is normalized across one or more data sets of data that describe other items. The normalizing includes deriving functional and aesthetic attributes of the item based at least in part on the data that describes the item, where at least one of the derived attributes is not included in the data. The normalizing also includes programmatically mapping the attributes to a defined set of taxonomies for pre-defined attribute types. At least one other item is located in the one or more data sets having attributes that coordinate with the attributes of the item. A user interface that includes a styleboard with an image of the item and an image of the at least one other item having attributes that coordinate with attributes of the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Kristen A. Miller, Lisa M. Perrone, Sophie M. Huang
  • Publication number: 20150235389
    Abstract: A color selection system is described herein that provides a facility for customers to receive color selection assistance for color-related buying decisions. The system divides color space into harmonious groups based on hue, chroma, and saturation whereby every major hue family is represented in each color group. This ensures that complete harmonious palettes can be created to align with every user's color and product preferences, across all brands and product classes. The system also provides software for uploading digital images to profile particular products for color information. This assigns a harmonious color palette to each image. The system also enables product images to be profiled into the system so that users can find products that match their color preferences. The system provides a search facility that enables users to find colors, products, and styleboards that match their design concept, or dynamically build their design concept through their search queries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Kristen A. Miller, Teresa D. Marcel, James D. McManis, Maureen Daniek, Laurie Ruegamer, Jon Collette, Lisa Perrone, Joe Cincotta, Jeffrey Patton