Patents by Inventor Michael J. Carreno

Michael J. Carreno 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).

  • Publication number: 20150066739
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for the use of communications networks and preference information to automate the accumulation, processing, and summarization of business credit data pertaining to one or more subject businesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Randall W. Lucas, JR., Michael J. Carreno
  • Patent number: 7797272
    Abstract: A system and methods for the dynamic generation of playlists to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically generating playlists of closely related and/or similarly situated media entities for distribution to participating users. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included. In an illustrative implementation, the playlists may be generated and stored allowing for user persistence from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Saar Picker, Michael J. Carreno, Frank Flannery
  • Patent number: 7505959
    Abstract: A system and methods for the automatic transmission of new, high affinity media to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically extracting media entities that represent a high (or low) affinity state/space for the user in connection with the generation of a high affinity playlist, channel or station. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included are also included. Once a high affinity state/space is identified, the high affinity state/space may be persisted for the user from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Kaiser, Michael J. Carreno, Eric Bassman
  • Publication number: 20090006321
    Abstract: A system and methods for the automatic transmission of new, high affinity media to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically extracting media entities that represent a high (or low) affinity state/space for the user in connection with the generation of a high affinity playlist, channel or station. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included are also included. Once a high affinity state/space is identified, the high affinity state/space may be persisted for the user from experience to experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rolf Kaiser, Michael J. Carreno, Eric Bassman
  • Patent number: 7447705
    Abstract: A system and methods for the automatic transmission of new, high affinity media to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically extracting media entities that represent a high (or low) affinity state/space for the user in connection with the generation of a high affinity playlist, channel or station. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included are also included. Once a high affinity state/space is identified, the high affinity state/space may be persisted for the user from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Kaiser, Michael J. Carreno, Eric Bassman
  • Patent number: 7370031
    Abstract: A system and methods for the automatic transmission of new, high affinity media to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically extracting media entities that represent a high (or low) affinity state/space for the user in connection with the generation of a high affinity playlist, channel or station. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included are also included. Once a high affinity state/space is identified, the high affinity state/space may be persisted for the user from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Kaiser, Michael J. Carreno, Eric Bassman
  • Patent number: 7363314
    Abstract: A system and methods for the dynamic generation of playlists to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically generating playlists of closely related and/or similarly situated media entities for distribution to participating users. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included. In an illustrative implementation, the playlists may be generated and stored allowing for user persistence from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Saar Picker, Michael J. Carreno, Frank Flannery
  • Patent number: 7312391
    Abstract: A system and methods for the automatic transmission of new, high affinity media to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically extracting media entities that represent a high (or low) affinity state/space for the user in connection with the generation of a high affinity playlist, channel or station. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included are also included. Once a high affinity state/space is identified, the high affinity state/space may be persisted for the user from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Kaiser, Michael J. Carreno, Eric Bassman
  • Patent number: 7206775
    Abstract: A system and methods for the automatic transmission of new, high affinity media to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically extracting media entities that represent a high (or low) affinity state/space for the user in connection with the generation of a high affinity playlist, channel or station. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included are also included. Once a high affinity state/space is identified, the high affinity state/space may be persisted for the user from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Kaiser, Michael J. Carreno, Eric Bassman
  • Publication number: 20040210533
    Abstract: A system and methods for the dynamic generation of playlists to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically generating playlists of closely related and/or similarly situated media entities for distribution to participating users. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included. In an illustrative implementation, the playlists may be generated and stored allowing for user persistence from experience to experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Saar Picker, Michael J. Carreno, Frank Flannery
  • Patent number: 6748395
    Abstract: A system and methods for the dynamic generation of playlists to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically generating playlists of closely related and/or similarly situated media entities for distribution to participating users. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included. In an illustrative implementation, the playlists may be generated and stored allowing for user persistence from experience to experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Saar Picker, Michael J. Carreno, Frank Flannery
  • Publication number: 20020019858
    Abstract: A system and methods for the automatic transmission of new, high affinity media to a user are provided. In connection with a system that convergently merges perceptual and digital signal processing analysis of media entities for purposes of classifying the media entities, various means are provided to a user for automatically extracting media entities that represent a high (or low) affinity state/space for the user in connection with the generation of a high affinity playlist, channel or station. Techniques for providing a dynamic recommendation engine and techniques for rating media entities are also included are also included. Once a high affinity state/space is identified, the high affinity state/space may be persisted for the user from experience to experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: Rolf Kaiser, Michael J. Carreno, Eric Bassman