Patents by Inventor Larry Waldman

Larry Waldman 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: 12602647
    Abstract: A method includes a server computer receiving data relating to a plurality of delivery orders from service providers to end users, and data relating to a plurality of delivery orders from end users to service providers. The server computer determines a plurality of routes corresponding to the plurality of delivery orders. The server computer can then determine a set of optimal route plans by combining delivery order routes. The server computer can then receive acceptances from a plurality of transporters that will execute the set of optimal route plans. The server computer can then facilitate execution of the optimal route plans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Gagan Gupta, Viraj Bindra, Larry Waldman, Rajat Shroff
  • Patent number: 12591843
    Abstract: A method includes providing, by server computer to a service provider, an onboarding interface for onboarding a service provider to accept returns initiated by end users and from a plurality of available transporters, and then receiving, by the server computer, selections from the service provider regarding different options for processing returns via the onboarding interface. The server computer can receive a plurality of return orders for a plurality of items from a plurality of end users. and process the return orders according to the stored and selected options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Gagan Gupta, Viraj Bindra, Larry Waldman, Rajat Shroff
  • Publication number: 20260030589
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a computer, a plurality of images of portions of a shelf unit from one or more user devices. Each image captures a different portion of the shelf unit. The method also includes creating, by the computer, a planogram of items on the shelf unit using image data from the plurality of images of the portions. The method also includes additional processing using the planogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Weiyu Zhou, Sarah Olsen, Larry Waldman, Chuqi Wang
  • Publication number: 20260030887
    Abstract: A method includes a method comprising receiving, by a computer, image data of an image of a shelf unit with a plurality of items and a plurality of item tags comprising machine readable codes adjacent to the items. The method also includes identifying, by the computer, an item associated with a shelf tag in the plurality of shelf tags. After identifying the item, performing, by the computer, additional processing with respect to the identified item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Weiyu Zhou, Sarah Olsen, Larry Waldman
  • Publication number: 20250265540
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a server computer, request from an end user of an item to deliver the item to a service provider. The method includes providing, by the server computer, a retrieval message to a transporter to travel to the end user to retrieve the item and determine if the item is suitable for return to the service provider, and receiving, by the server computer, an item confirmation message from the transporter that the item is suitable for return to the service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Gagan Gupta, Viraj Bindra, Larry Waldman, Rajat Shroff
  • Patent number: 12327217
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a server computer, request from an end user of an item to deliver the item to a service provider. The method includes providing, by the server computer, a retrieval message to a transporter to travel to the end user to retrieve the item and determine if the item is suitable for return to the service provider, and receiving, by the server computer, an item confirmation message from the transporter that the item is suitable for return to the service provider. The method also includes receiving, by the server computer, a delivery confirmation message from the transporter that the item was successfully delivered to the service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Gagan Gupta, Viraj Bindra, Larry Waldman, Rajat Shroff
  • Publication number: 20240005334
    Abstract: A method includes providing, by server computer to a service provider, an onboarding interface for onboarding a service provider to accept returns initiated by end users and from a plurality of available transporters, and then receiving, by the server computer, selections from the service provider regarding different options for processing returns via the onboarding interface. The server computer can receive a plurality of return orders for a plurality of items from a plurality of end users. and process the return orders according to the stored and selected options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Gagan Gupta, Viraj Bindra, Larry Waldman, Rajat Shroff
  • Publication number: 20240005265
    Abstract: A method includes a server computer receiving data relating to a plurality of delivery orders from service providers to end users, and data relating to a plurality of delivery orders from end users to service providers. The server computer determines a plurality of routes corresponding to the plurality of delivery orders. The server computer can then determine a set of optimal route plans by combining delivery order routes. The server computer can then receive acceptances from a plurality of transporters that will execute the set of optimal route plans. The server computer can then facilitate execution of the optimal route plans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Gagan Gupta, Viraj Bindra, Larry Waldman, Rajat Shroff
  • Publication number: 20240005266
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a server computer, request from an end user of an item to deliver the item to a service provider. The method includes providing, by the server computer, a retrieval message to a transporter to travel to the end user to retrieve the item and determine if the item is suitable for return to the service provider, and receiving, by the server computer, an item confirmation message from the transporter that the item is suitable for return to the service provider. The method also includes receiving, by the server computer, a delivery confirmation message from the transporter that the item was successfully delivered to the service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Gagan Gupta, Viraj Bindra, Larry Waldman, Rajat Shroff
  • Patent number: 11297020
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing attachments of data files in online communication sessions between participants. A participant selects a data file and is able to input text and edit the data file within a message input region. The edited data file and text is transmitted to another participant of the communication session. The other participant is able to view the text and an excerpt of the edited data file within a user interface. The other participant can select the edited data file to view the edited data file within the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
  • Publication number: 20210194837
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing attachments of data files in online communication sessions between participants. A participant selects a data file and is able to input text and edit the data file within a message input region. The edited data file and text is transmitted to another participant of the communication session. The other participant is able to view the text and an excerpt of the edited data file within a user interface. The other participant can select the edited data file to view the edited data file within the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
  • Patent number: 10897441
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a unified messaging application. In one aspects a system includes hardware processing circuitry and hardware memory comprising instructions that when executed configure the hardware processing circuitry to perform operations. The operations include receiving a message comprising a message body and an attachment, the attachment including a first portion and a second portion of content, extracting the first portion of content from the attachment, displaying the extracted first portion in the message body of the message, receiving, within the message body, an edit to the extracted first portion displayed in the message body, and synchronizing the edited first portion with the first portion of content in the attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
  • Patent number: 10846459
    Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In one aspects, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to receive a message, the message identifying a user via a user callout, identify a device associated with the user, identify a device type of the identified device and one or more applications on the identified device, generate, based on the device type and the one or more applications, a notification including machine-executable instructions that, when accessed and executed by the device, cause the one or more applications to display a notice about the user callout, and send the notification to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Swati Jhawar
  • Patent number: 10606926
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage medium for messaging user interfaces are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to scan a message to identify a structure of first text content included in the message, the structure identifying at least one element of the first text content, the one element having a location within the first text content, receive an indication selecting the one element, display a new text input field within the first text content at the location of the selected one element, receive reply text content into the new input field, and send a reply to the message, wherein the reply comprises the reply text content integrated into the message at the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss
  • Patent number: 10360287
    Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. For instance, cooperation and collaboration are facilitated by features such as user callouts, which operate to easily join or notify team members of a current conversation or request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Swati Jhawar
  • Publication number: 20190155871
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage medium for messaging user interfaces are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to scan a message to identify a structure of first text content included in the message, the structure identifying at least one element of the first text content, the one element having a location within the first text content, receive an indication selecting the one element, display a new text input field within the first text content at the location of the selected one element, receive reply text content into the new input field, and send a reply to the message, wherein the reply comprises the reply text content integrated into the message at the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss
  • Patent number: 10216709
    Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. For instance, cooperation and collaboration are facilitated by features such as inline replies, which enable team members to comment on and reply to specific items within a single synchronized version of a message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss
  • Publication number: 20190005004
    Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In one aspects, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to receive a message, the message identifying a user via a user callout, identify a device associated with the user, identify a device type of the identified device and one or more applications on the identified device, generate, based on the device type and the one or more applications, a notification including machine-executable instructions that, when accessed and executed by the device, cause the one or more applications to display a notice about the user callout, and send the notification to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Swati Jhawar
  • Publication number: 20180337877
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a unified messaging application. In one aspects a system includes hardware processing circuitry and hardware memory comprising instructions that when executed configure the hardware processing circuitry to perform operations. The operations include receiving a message comprising a message body and an attachment, the attachment including a first portion and a second portion of content, extracting the first portion of content from the attachment, displaying the extracted first portion in the message body of the message, receiving, within the message body, an edit to the extracted first portion displayed in the message body, and synchronizing the edited first portion with the first portion of content in the attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
  • Patent number: 10063501
    Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. Collaboration regarding an attached file is facilitated by extracting and providing at least a portion of the attached file within a message body. Moreover, revisions made to extracted content within the message body may be automatically synchronized and reflected in the attached file, as well as in a files tab storing files associated with a team.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil