Patents by Inventor Michael A. Arent

Michael A. Arent 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: 9710785
    Abstract: A system and method for developing trust in an organization supported tracking system by ensuring that resources in a resource library are collected from trusted sources, and encouraging and tracking participation in organization supported activities designed to achieve a long term goal of the organization. Resources may be submitted by organization members and ranked according to multiple factors including the trustworthiness of the source, the relevance of the resource to the long term goal, or the response of the organization members to the resource. Participation may be encouraged through friendly competition, awards granted for participation, and publication of member accomplishments. Tracking may be facilitated by allowing members to create initiatives and actions related to the long term goal which members may follow and join and then tracking and verifying member participation in those initiatives and actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventors: Garrett F. Miller, Janaki P. Kumar, Jeremiah E. Stone, Michael A. Arent, Alys M. Longworth, Aaron Marcus, Jennifer A. Dumpert, Laurie Wigham, Rebecca L. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130013356
    Abstract: A system and method for developing trust in an organization supported tracking system by ensuring that resources in a resource library are collected from trusted sources, and encouraging and tracking participation in organization supported activities designed to achieve a long term goal of the organization. Resources may be submitted by organization members and ranked according to multiple factors including the trustworthiness of the source, the relevance of the resource to the long term goal, or the response of the organization members to the resource. Participation may be encouraged through friendly competition, awards granted for participation, and publication of member accomplishments. Tracking may be facilitated by allowing members to create initiatives and actions related to the long term goal which members may follow and join and then tracking and verifying member participation in those initiatives and actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: SAP AG
    Inventors: Garrett F. MILLER, Janaki P. KUMAR, Jeremiah E. STONE, Michael A. ARENT, Alys M. LONGWORTH, Aaron MARCUS, Jennifer A. DUMPERT, Laurie WIGHAM, Rebecca L. THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20130013684
    Abstract: A system and method for developing trust in an organization supported tracking system by ensuring that resources in a resource library are collected from trusted sources, and encouraging and tracking participation in organization supported activities designed to achieve a long term goal of the organization. Resources may be submitted by organization members and ranked according to multiple factors including the trustworthiness of the source, the relevance of the resource to the long term goal, or the response of the organization members to the resource. Participation may be encouraged through friendly competition, awards granted for participation, and publication of member accomplishments. Tracking may be facilitated by allowing members to create initiatives and actions related to the long term goal which members may follow and join and then tracking and verifying member participation in those initiatives and actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: SAP AG
    Inventors: Garrett F. MILLER, Janaki P. KUMAR, Jeremiah E. STONE, Michael A. ARENT, Alys M. LONGWORTH, Aaron MARCUS, Jennifer A. DUMPERT, Laurie WIGHAM, Rebecca L. THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20130013326
    Abstract: A system and method for developing trust in an organization supported tracking system by ensuring that resources in a resource library are collected from trusted sources, and encouraging and tracking participation in organization supported activities designed to achieve a long term goal of the organization. Resources may be submitted by organization members and ranked according to multiple factors including the trustworthiness of the source, the relevance of the resource to the long term goal, or the response of the organization members to the resource. Participation may be encouraged through friendly competition, awards granted for participation, and publication of member accomplishments. Tracking may be facilitated by allowing members to create initiatives and actions related to the long term goal which members may follow and join and then tracking and verifying member participation in those initiatives and actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: SAP AG
    Inventors: Garrett F. MILLER, Janaki P. KUMAR, Jeremiah E. STONE, Michael A. ARENT, Alys M. LONGWORTH, Aaron MARCUS, Jennifer A. Dumpert, Laurie WIGHAM, Rebecca L. THOMAS
  • Patent number: 6018724
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for authenticating data related to on-line transactions. The invention utilizes a user-customized certification indicator that informs a user as to the success or failure of one or more authentication and/or security protocols implemented on a user communications access device such as a personal computer, a personal digital assistant ("PDA"), an enhanced function telephone, etc. In one or more embodiments, one of the components of the indicator is user defined, and locally stored, reducing the likelihood of interception and counterfeiting. In one or more embodiments, the indicator components include a centrally provided graphic element and a user defined text overlay. When a user initiates an electronic transaction, a background validation process is initiated that implements procedures for determining the authenticity of data related to the transaction, such as the identity of a transaction party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Sun Micorsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Arent
  • Patent number: 5898434
    Abstract: A user interface having a plurality of user interface elements for marking, finding, organizing, and processing data stored in a computer system. Each element typically has an appearance which is related to the data or function the element is designed to represent or perform. The elements may simply mark data within the document, or may be programmed to cause the computer to perform some function in association with the marked data. Methods of marking data and searching the memory for marked data by use of switches or buttons is disclosed. Further, useful elements for systems such as computerized camera systems, portable multimedia systems, and remote controls are also described. Some of the user interface elements of the present invention may have an appearance and/or functionality dependent upon the context in which the element is used, and/or dependent upon the user's identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian S. Small, Michael Chen, Eric L. Zarakov, Richard L. Mander, Laurie J. Vertelney, Amanda R. Mander, Michael A. Arent, James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz, Lewis C. Knapp