Patents by Inventor Michael Metcalf

Michael Metcalf 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: 11244022
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recommending online media content to other users includes receiving a selection of media content rendered on content page. The media content is identified by a user for sharing. A list of topics associated with the user is generated for presenting on a user interface. The topics are descriptive of the media content selected for sharing. Selection of one or more topics for the selected media content is received from the user. The received selections define the user's relevancy perspective for the selected media content. A recommendation for the selected media content is provided in content streams of users that follow the selected topics for users interactions with the selected media content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: VERIZON MEDIA INC.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Roger William Graves, Alexandre Linares, Pedro Valente
  • Patent number: 10534853
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided for managing user generated content in relation to content. One example method includes receiving content from a mobile device. The received content is associated to one or more entities. The method associates the received content to a media forum. The association of the content to the media forum enables at least one discussion regarding the received content on the media forum. The media forum has an interest graph that adjusts over time. Responsive to receiving a request to view an article, the method selects the media forum to be associated with the article when the article is presented on a display. The association of the media forum to the article provides an adjustment to the interest graph of the media forum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Jaesung Park
  • Publication number: 20180314679
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided for managing user generated content in relation to content. One example method includes receiving content from a mobile device. The received content is associated to one or more entities. The method associates the received content to a media forum. The association of the content to the media forum enables at least one discussion regarding the received content on the media forum. The media forum has an interest graph that adjusts over time. Responsive to receiving a request to view an article, the method selects the media forum to be associated with the article when the article is presented on a display. The association of the media forum to the article provides an adjustment to the interest graph of the media forum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Jaesung Park
  • Patent number: 10013402
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided for managing user generated content in relation to content. One example method includes receiving content from a mobile device. The received content is associated to one or more entities. The method associates the received content to a media forum. The association of the content to the media forum enabling at least one discussion regarding the received content on the media forum. The media forum having an interest graph that adjusts over time. Responsive to receiving a request to view an article, the method selects the media forum to be associated with the article when the article is presented on a display, the association of the media forum to the article provides an adjustment to the interest graph of the media forum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Jaesung Park
  • Patent number: 9858249
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided for managing user generated content in relation to content. One example method includes receiving a request to access an article having descriptive content that includes one or more entities. Each entity in the article has an assigned prominence score, and the request is received from a website in response to user selection of the article. The method further includes identifying one or more media forums to relate to the article. Each media forum includes one or more discussion threads, and each media forum is associated with an interest graph that changes over time. Responsive to the request, the method selects a media forum from the one or more media forums to associate with the article based on examination of the interest graph of the media forum and the assigned prominence scores of entities in the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Yahoo Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Jaesung Park
  • Patent number: 9754268
    Abstract: In one embodiment at least one user profile of a user may be obtained. Information may be provided to the user by one or more personalization engines based, at least in part, upon the at least one user profile. Each of the one or more personalization engines may be configured to operate according to a different one of a plurality of personas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Yahoo Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Andrew McClelland, Michael Metcalf, Fernando Padilla, Sarah Jean Sosiak
  • Publication number: 20150135058
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided for managing user generated content in relation to content. One example method includes receiving content from a mobile device. The received content is associated to one or more entities. The method associates the received content to a media forum. The association of the content to the media forum enabling at least one discussion regarding the received content on the media forum. The media forum having an interest graph that adjusts over time. Responsive to receiving a request to view an article, the method selects the media forum to be associated with the article when the article is presented on a display, the association of the media forum to the article provides an adjustment to the interest graph of the media forum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Jaesung Park
  • Publication number: 20150135057
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided for managing user generated content in relation to content. One example method includes receiving a request to access an article having descriptive content that includes one or more entities. Each entity in the article has an assigned prominence score, and the request is received from a website in response to user selection of the article. The method further includes identifying one or more media forums to relate to the article. Each media forum includes one or more discussion threads, and each media forum is associated with an interest graph that changes over time. Responsive to the request, the method selects a media forum from the one or more media forums to associate with the article based on examination of the interest graph of the media forum and the assigned prominence scores of entities in the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Jaesung Park
  • Publication number: 20150067505
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recommending online media content to other users includes receiving a selection of media content rendered on content page. The media content is identified by a user for sharing. A list of topics associated with the user is generated for presenting on a user interface. The topics are descriptive of the media content selected for sharing. Selection of one or more topics for the selected media content is received from the user. The received selections define the user's relevancy perspective for the selected media content. A recommendation for the selected media content is provided in content streams of users that follow the selected topics for users interactions with the selected media content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Roger William Graves, Alexandre Linares, Pedro Valente
  • Publication number: 20150026266
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a message transmitted from a first individual to a second individual via a communication platform may be identified, where the message includes a media item, a hypertext link providing access to the media item, or a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) providing access to the media item. The media item, hypertext link, or URL may be obtained from the message. The media item, hypertext link, or URL may be inserted into a stream associated with the second individual. The stream may be transmitted to the second individual via a media platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20130275218
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the system obtains first information pertaining to one or more physical entities with respect to a user. The system creates or updates a profile pertaining to the user based, at least in part, upon the first information. The system provides second information to the user based, at least in part, upon the profile that has been created or updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandre Linares, Steven McClelland, Michael Metcalf, Fernando Padilla, Sarah Jean Sosiak
  • Publication number: 20130191215
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a plurality of bids on a location are obtained, wherein each of the plurality of bids pertains to one of a plurality of applications. A pre-defined number of the plurality of applications are selected based, at least in part, upon the plurality of bids, such that a set of one or more of the plurality of applications is identified, wherein each of the plurality of bids pertains to an exclusive right for the set of one or more applications or one or more advertisements pertaining to the set of one or more applications to be provided to users present at the location. The set of one or more of the plurality of applications are associated with the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: YAHOO! INC.
    Inventor: Michael Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20130159113
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a group of two or more individuals may be identified. A set of one or more features of the group of two or more individuals may be ascertained. An item may be selected from a plurality of items based, at least in part, upon the set of one or more features of the group of two or more individuals. The item may be recommended or presented to at least a portion of the two or more individuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: YAHOO! INC.
    Inventors: Steven Andrew McClelland, Michael Metcalf, Fernando Padilla, Sarah Jean Sosiak
  • Publication number: 20130151602
    Abstract: In one embodiment at least one user profile of a user may be obtained. Information may be provided to the user by one or more personalization engines based, at least in part, upon the at least one user profile. Each of the one or more personalization engines may be configured to operate according to a different one of a plurality of personas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: YAHOO! INC.
    Inventors: Steven Andrew McClelland, Michael Metcalf, Fernando Padilla, Sarah Jean Sosiak
  • Publication number: 20130117127
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a set of advertisements may be identified based, at least in part, upon a profile of a user. The set of advertisements may include a plurality of advertisements, where each of the plurality of advertisements corresponds to a different one of a plurality of contexts. A context of the user may be ascertained. One of the plurality of advertisements may be selected based, at least in part, upon the context of the user. The selected one of the plurality of advertisements may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: YAHOO! INC.
    Inventors: Sarah Jean Sosiak, Steven Andrew McClelland, Michael Metcalf, Fernando Padilla
  • Publication number: 20120324018
    Abstract: A first request for a creation of a social networking space is received, over a network, from a first user. The first request comprises a geospatial location, a start time, and an end time. A social networking space is creating, using a computing device, based on the request. The social networking space comprises facilities for posting messages visible to users signed into the social networking space. A second request is received, over the network, from second user to sign into the social networking space. The second request is transmitted from a mobile device associated with the second user. It is verified, using the computing device, that a first current time falls between the start time and the end time. It is further verified, using the computing device, that a first current geospatial position of the mobile device is within the geospatial location. In response to verifying the first current time and the first current geospatial position, the second user is signed into the social networking space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Jeremy Osborne, Pradhap Nirmal Natarajan, Alexander Shusta
  • Publication number: 20120323689
    Abstract: A first request for a creation of a first social networking space is received. The first request comprises a first geospatial location and an identification of an advertisement, the advertisement being associated with an advertiser and a monetization fee. A social networking space is created based on the request. The social networking space comprises facilities for displaying the advertisement such that the advertisement is visible to users signed into the social networking space. A second request is received from a first user to sign into the first social networking space, such that the second request is transmitted from a mobile device associated with the first user. It is verified, using the computing device, that a current geospatial position of the mobile device is within the first geospatial location. In response to verifying the current geospatial position, the first user is signed into the first social networking space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, Ariffin Datuk Yahaya, Sriharsha Chintalapani, Pradhap Nirmal Natarajan, Alexander Shusta
  • Patent number: 7494512
    Abstract: This invention relates to new compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to liquid compositions that contain absorbent particles in a flowable fluid dispersion, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuuming, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The composition includes dispersion stabilizing additives such that the composition is presented as a stable dispersion or as a composition that may be easily redispersed prior to application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventors: Steven E. Brown, Marie S. Chan, Michael A. Valenti, Michael J. McDonald, Shannon B. Stancil, J. Michael Metcalf, Patrick D. Moore
  • Publication number: 20070282539
    Abstract: A remote sensor and associated data processor, performs concurrent analysis of backscattered signals from a multi-beam (6-10) acoustic Doppler emitter/receiver (1) positioned against the inside wall of a conveying pipe (2) or channel. Range-gating of the return signals allows independent analysis of discrete volumes of backscattered signal data corresponding to the distribution, concentration and travel velocity of small individual volumes or bins of water and suspended solids (4). Velocity is derived from the measured Doppler frequency shift for each bin. Relative solids concentration is estimated as a function of the measured intensity of the backscattered signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Metcalf, John Land
  • Publication number: 20070201646
    Abstract: A caller calls a callback system. If the caller is not a subscriber, the caller is offered a subscription, and if the caller provides proper billing information, the caller becomes a subscriber. When a subscriber calls a callback system, the system identifies the subscriber's ANI and calls the subscriber back. The system connects the subscriber to a destination chosen by the subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: MDM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventor: Michael Metcalf