Patents by Inventor Leighton A. Ridgard
Leighton A. Ridgard 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).
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Publication number: 20240418483Abstract: This invention introduces an advanced Target Positioning Device and Control System for shooting practice, adaptable to various environments. Its core function is to prepare targets for engagement, track their status, and communicate with a remote receiver for interactive sessions. The system supports multiple target materials and distinguishes hit-induced movements from environmental causes. An autonomous Base Station serves as the control center, logging data and offering customizable challenges, with safety features like energy-absorbing materials to prevent ricochets. This provides a dynamic, safe training experience for all levels of marksmanship.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Karl Guymon Tippets, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 9723460Abstract: A method and system for managing email or other messaging and attachments to messages which are forwarded to devices having limited processing and memory capacity. The method includes the steps of: receiving a user configuration categorizing messages for the user by elements of the message; accessing the user message datastore upon receipt of at least one new message for the user to a user data store; comparing said at least one new message to a set of user specific rules; rendering a message summary including at least one link accessible by the processing device, the link enabling action with respect to the message when selected by the user; and outputting the message summary to a user device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Onyon, Liam Stannard, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 9615221Abstract: A method and system for managing email or other messaging and attachments to messages which are forwarded to devices having limited processing and memory capacity. The method includes the steps of: receiving a user configuration categorizing messages for the user by elements of the message; accessing the user message datastore upon receipt of at least one new message for the user to a user data store; comparing said at least one new message to a set of user specific rules; rendering a message summary including at least one link accessible by the processing device, the link enabling action with respect to the message when selected by the user; and outputting the message summary to a user device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Onyon, Liam Stannard, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 9542076Abstract: A living address book allows subscribers to define their own personas as collections of information which define the users. Subscribers can then publish their persona(s) to their friends' and associates' mobile phones and update the others' address books with the subscriber's contact information. Users can also specify different personas to be presented to different users. The living address book graphical user interface allows more efficient and easier access to data.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Onyon, Liam Stannard, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 9432439Abstract: In accordance with the invention, mobile phones and other electronic devices access content through links, rather than storing the content on the mobile phone or at a location under the control of a mobile phone operator. A user retrieves the content by accessing a link on the mobile phone, which results in transferring the content from a content-provider location directly to the mobile phone. In this way, the mobile phone operator does not have to reserve storage for the content, and the content provider, alerted that the user is restoring or otherwise requesting content, is able to offer the user upgrades, replacement content, and related content. To better offer a user relevant content, a history of purchases for the mobile phone, the user, or both is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Onyon, Liam Stannard, Leighton Ridgard, Robert E. Garner
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Publication number: 20140280779Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus, system and method of content transferring. Self-contained local servers, typically with built in WiFi access point capabilities, are locally deployed. Each local server acts as a local cache to a remote system Internet cloud infrastructure, which can include one or more remote servers. Each end device participating in the content transfer operation interacts with a local server rather than directly with the cloud infrastructure when a local server is available.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sumeet Paul, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 8645471Abstract: A method and system for managing email or other messaging and attachments to messages which are forwarded to devices having limited processing and memory capacity. The method includes the steps of: receiving a user configuration categorizing messages for the user by elements of the message; accessing the user message datastore upon receipt of at least one new message for the user to a user data store; comparing said at least one new message to a set of user specific rules; rendering a message summary including at least one link accessible by the processing device, the link enabling action with respect to the message when selected by the user; and outputting the message summary to a user device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Onyon, Liam Stannard, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 8621025Abstract: The invention relates to the transference of data between two systems independent of the form in which the data is kept on the respective systems, and in particular to providing an efficient means of communicating data between systems and devices. It further relates to a system for allowing users to provide other individuals with a personalized representation of the user in a network environment, such as a cellular telephone network and the backup and restoration of data stored in a wireless telephone, and in particular a mobile telephone having data storage capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Synchronoss Technologis, Inc.Inventors: Leighton A. Ridgard, Robert E. Garner, David L. Multer, Liam J. Stannard, Donald W. Cash, Richard M. Onyon, Brandon Huff, Jason Burns, Bryan Taketa
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Patent number: 8611873Abstract: A system and method of advanced identification information to be created and distributed to users of wireless communication devices, such as mobile phones. Subscribers can define their own personas as collections of information which define the users. Subscribers can then publish their persona(s) to their friends' and associates' mobile phones, and update the others' address books with the subscriber's contact information. Users can specify different personas to be presented to different users.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Onyon, Liam Stannard, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 8442943Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing devices which can couple to the Internet, or any network. In one aspect a system for synchronizing data between a first system and a second system is provided. The system includes a first sync engine on the first system interfacing with data on the first system to provide difference information. A data store is coupled to the network and in communication with the first and second systems. A second sync engine is provided on the second system coupled to receive the difference information from the data store via the network, and interface with data on the second system to update said data on the second system with said difference information. Difference information is transmitted to the data store by the first sync engine and received from the data store from the second sync engine.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David L. Multer, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard, Liam J. Stannard, Donald W. Cash, Richard M. Onyon
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Patent number: 8315976Abstract: A data transmission system is disclosed which optimizes transfer and updates of information between systems by providing difference information between the systems. The system transmits data packages having instructions for manipulating user data. The data packages include a header identifying the respective packages, as well as transaction objects for effecting a change to user data on a device having object instructions.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David L. Multer, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard, Liam J. Stannard, Donald W. Cash, Richard M. Onyon
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Patent number: 8255006Abstract: An event dependent notification system and method presents a message to a user of a mobile device suggesting the user to perform an action during and/or after an event is detected. The event is detected by an accelerometer or another sensor. In some embodiments, instead of or in addition to a message being presented, the action is automatically taken. The message is able to encourage users to perform actions they do not typically perform or enroll in programs/services they are not currently utilizing, ultimately providing better and/or more secure functionality of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Fusionone, Inc.Inventors: John Anthony Chavez, Leighton Ridgard
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Patent number: 8156074Abstract: A data transmission system and method which optimizes transfer and updates of information between systems by providing difference information between the systems is disclosed. A system includes a differencing transmitter transmitting at least one set of difference transactions and a differencing receiver receiving said at least one set of difference transactions A method for synchronizing at least a first file and a second file resident on a first and a second systems, respectively, is provided. The method comprises the steps of: determining difference data resulting from changes to a first file on the first system; transmitting the difference information to a second system; applying the difference information to generate change data for the second file; and updating the second file on the second system with the difference data.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David L. Multer, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard, Liam J. Stannard, Donald W. Cash, Richard M. Onyon
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Publication number: 20110269424Abstract: The invention relates to the transference of data between two systems independent of the form in which the data is kept on the respective systems, and in particular to providing an efficient means of communicating data between systems and devices. It further relates to a system for allowing users to provide other individuals with a personalized representation of the user in a network environment, such as a cellular telephone network and the backup and restoration of data stored in a wireless telephone, and in particular a mobile telephone having data storage capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David L. Multer, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard, Liam J. Stannard, Donald W. Cash, Richard M. Onyon, Brandon Huff, Jason Burns, Bryan Taketa
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Patent number: 7643824Abstract: A system for backing up data on a wireless telephone having a data store containing a user's personal information. A method and application are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Cooligy IncInventors: Richard M. Onyon, Liam J. Stannard, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard
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Patent number: 7634509Abstract: A system and method for organizing information in a personal information space. The personal information space includes at least one data source holding at least a portion of the personal information space. The system includes an agent for the data source which provides interaction information regarding data in the data source; and a interaction evaluation engine including one or more weighting characteristics for each interaction, and providing an output reflecting a weighting of one or more characteristics of the interaction. The method may comprise the steps of determining when an interaction between a contact on one of the contact data sources occurs; analyzing one or more characteristics of the interaction event to determine a at least one trait about the interaction; and generating a result based on said step of analyzing.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: FusionOne, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Onyon, Liam J. Stannard, Leighton A. Ridgard
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Patent number: 7505762Abstract: A system for backing up data on a wireless telephone having a data store containing a user's personal information. A method and application are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Fusionone, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Onyon, Liam J. Stannard, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard
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Publication number: 20090055464Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing devices which can couple to the Internet, or any network. In one aspect a system for synchronizing data between a first system and a second system is provided. The system includes a first sync engine on the first system interfacing with data on the first system to provide difference information. A data store is coupled to the network and in communication with the first and second systems. A second sync engine is provided on the second system coupled to receive the difference information from the data store via the network, and interface with data on the second system to update said data on the second system with said difference information. Difference information is transmitted to the data store by the first sync engine and received from the data store from the second sync engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: David L. Multer, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard, Liam J. Stannard, Donald W. Cash, Richard M. Onyon
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Publication number: 20080214163Abstract: In accordance with the invention, mobile phones and other electronic devices access content through links, rather than storing the content on the mobile phone or at a location under the control of a mobile phone operator. A user retrieves the content by accessing a link on the mobile phone, which results in transferring the content from a content-provider location directly to the mobile phone. In this way, the mobile phone operator does not have to reserve storage for the content, and the content provider, alerted that the user is restoring or otherwise requesting content, is able to offer the user upgrades, replacement content, and related content. To better offer a user relevant content, a history of purchases for the mobile phone, the user, or both is maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Richard Onyon, Liam Stannard, Leighton Ridgard, Robert E. Garner
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Publication number: 20080208617Abstract: A system for backing up data on a wireless telephone having a data store containing a user's personal information. A method and application are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Richard M. Onyon, Liam J. Stannard, Robert E. Garner, Leighton A. Ridgard