Patents by Inventor Michael David Schmitz
Michael David Schmitz 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: 20170322620Abstract: A polling system and method is provided for enabling a user to create polls that are posted on a microblogging website and that can be answered on the microblogging website. The method includes obtaining the user's login information for the microblogging system. The user is able to create a poll that includes a question. A microblog post is generated for the poll. The microblog post is sent to the microblogging system to post on a website. Other users on the microblogging system are able to respond to the poll within the microblogging system by replying to the user's microblog post with another post that includes an answer choice for the poll. The microblogging system is queried for posts directed to the user (e.g., reply posts to the user). A second microblog post is created with poll results and sent to the microblogging system to post on the website.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 9733698Abstract: A polling system and method is provided for enabling a user to create polls that are posted on a microblogging website and that can be answered on the microblogging website. The method includes obtaining the user's login information for the microblogging system. The user is able to create a poll that includes a question. A microblog post is generated for the poll. The microblog post is sent to the microblogging system to post on a website. Other users on the microblogging system are able to respond to the poll within the microblogging system by replying to the user's microblog post with another post that includes an answer choice for the poll. The microblogging system is queried for posts directed to the user (e.g., reply posts to the user). A second microblog post is created with poll results and sent to the microblogging system to post on the website.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Wayin, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 9696172Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Mapquest, Inc.Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 9453738Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20160209231Abstract: Driving directions are printed where a maneuver in the driving direction includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Marshall B. MATTHEWS, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 9322663Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20140316695Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Marshall B. MATTHEWS, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 8483957Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 8428871Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20120239296Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 8145426Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Mapquest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Publication number: 20100204913Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: MapQuest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 7729855Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 7620494Abstract: Driving directions are presented where a maneuver in the driving directions includes a road symbol and an action symbol. A road symbol identifies the road involved in the particular maneuver, and an action symbol identifies an action to be performed to execute the particular maneuver. In one example, a road symbol, an action symbol and narrative text may be presented in displayed or printed driving directions. In another example, a road symbol and an action symbol may be used to describe a maneuver presented by an on-board or mobile navigation system when the vehicle in which the navigation system is present approaches the point at which the maneuver is to be taken. The road symbol and the action symbol may be presented with, or without, narrative driving directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.Inventors: Marshall B. Matthews, G. Duane Gearhart, Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 7324897Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: AOL LLCInventor: Michael David Schmitz
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Patent number: 7076363Abstract: Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a road may be an interstate route symbol that has substantially the same appearance (e.g., substantially the same or similar shape, and/or substantially the same coloration) as an interstate route sign used to mark the interstate itself. Another example of a type of a route symbol that represents a road is an highway route symbol that looks substantially the same as a highway route sign used to mark a state highway. A route symbol used for the display of a maneuver also may include route symbols that are related to the type of maneuver, such as the type of a turn, described by the maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: America Online, Inc.Inventor: Michael David Schmitz