Patents by Inventor Michael A. Foster

Michael A. Foster 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).

  • USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20190223121
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • User-input scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on user activity
    Patent number: 10292120
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20180070324
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sandra I. VARGAS, David R. WILLIAMSON, Gary W. HALL, Michael A. FOSTER, Juan V. Esteve BALDUCCI
  • User-input scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on user activity
    Patent number: 9838985
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Sandra I Vargas, David R Williamson, Gary W Hall, Michael A Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20150230192
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • User-input scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on user activity
    Patent number: 9037173
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20130290252
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • User-input scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on user activity
    Patent number: 8509830
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sandra L. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20120246344
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • LOTTERY VALIDATION AND PAYMENT METHOD
    Publication number: 20120178513
    Abstract: This invention is directed to lottery validation and payment method, particularly intended for State lotteries, which accommodates promotional tickets, online tickets and instant tickets with improved functionality and capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Cynthia B. Jackson, Nancy O. Hoffmann, Bruce B. Culpepper, Michael A. Foster, Gerardo Castaño
  • User-input scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on user activity
    Patent number: 8140099
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period. Further, the user can specify an override schedule which overrides the ordinary synchronization schedule established by the user when override criteria are present. For instance, if the mobile device is roaming, the synchronization schedule will be dictated by the override schedule, which may sync much less often, or not until a specific user synchronization request has been received. The present invention can be embodied both as a method and as a apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20110264622
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period. Further, the user can specify an override schedule which overrides the ordinary synchronization schedule established by the user when override criteria are present. For instance, if the mobile device is roaming, the synchronization schedule will be dictated by the override schedule, which may sync much less often, or not until a specific user synchronization request has been received. The present invention can be embodied both as a method and as a apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • User-input scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on user activity
    Patent number: 7996028
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period. Further, the user can specify an override schedule which overrides the ordinary synchronization schedule established by the user when override criteria are present. For instance, if the mobile device is roaming, the synchronization schedule will be dictated by the override schedule, which may sync much less often, or not until a specific user synchronization request has been received. The present invention can be embodied both as a method and as a apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20110047126
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period. Further, the user can specify an override schedule which overrides the ordinary synchronization schedule established by the user when override criteria are present. For instance, if the mobile device is roaming, the synchronization schedule will be dictated by the override schedule, which may sync much less often, or not until a specific user synchronization request has been received. The present invention can be embodied both as a method and as a apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • User-input scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on user activity
    Patent number: 7809384
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on predetermined subset of user actions
    Patent number: 7269433
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled based on a predetermined subset of user actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Scheduling of synchronization operation on a mobile device based on predetermined subset of user actions
    Publication number: 20040204085
    Abstract: Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled based on a predetermined subset of user actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sandra I. Vargas, David R. Williamson, Gary W. Hall, Michael A. Foster, Juan V. Esteve Balducci
  • Step staircase for pets
    Patent number: D548898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney Northrop, Michael A. Foster
  • Pet carrier
    Patent number: D662263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Dallas Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Nam Wai Chau, Ka Kin Ho, Owen A. Slater, Michael A. Foster
  • Pet carrier
    Patent number: D662264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Dallas Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Nam Wai Chau, Ka Kin Ho, Owen A. Slater, Michael A. Foster