Patents by Inventor Michael Serbinis

Michael Serbinis 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: 20240028654
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of selecting content items from a collection of content items in a content system. The method includes determining at least one characteristic of a user from a corresponding user profile and determining at least one previously selected content item selected from the collection of content items by the user from a user history. A first set of tags is generated comprising at least one tag associated with the at least one characteristic and at least one previously selected content item. The first set of tags is used as input to query an index of the collection of content items with which are associated a second set of tags that are semantically similar to the first set of tags. The result of the query is a list of content items for the user associated with the corresponding user profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Serbinis, Dan Galperin, Dan Leibu, Mehrsasadat Golestaneh, Kuhan Perampaladas, Mohammed Kobrosli
  • Patent number: 9785313
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a distraction free reading mode with an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example accesses non-adjustable settings for a reader mode. In addition, user adjustable settings for the reader mode on the electronic personal display are also accessed. The user adjustable settings and the non-adjustable settings are then implemented when the reader mode is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.
    Inventors: James Wu, Peter James Farmer, Michael Serbinis, Pamela Lynn Hilborn
  • Publication number: 20170249713
    Abstract: The disclosure recites a system and method for managing relationships among records in a database of services provided by health professionals and users. The method comprises: creating and maintaining a first set of records in the database for a user, the first set of records including fields for a name, contact information and a goal; creating and maintaining a second set of records in the database for health professional records in the second set including fields for a name, programs and activities; analyzing the database to identify a set of health professional records in the second set of records that match the goal in the first set; generating and sending a set of programs offered by the set of health professionals to an account associated with the user; and track progression of a selected program in a network, such as a social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: League, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Serbinis, Daniel Leibu, Dan Galperin, Todd Humphrey, Pamela Hilborn, Damian Lewis, Daniel Brandt, Kevin Birch
  • Patent number: 9232017
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing profiles for electronic content. The methods and systems may involve profiles for a plurality of electronic content items. If a user interaction with an electronic content item of the plurality of electronic content items meets an event definition, the user interaction may be identified as an event associated with the electronic content and recorded in the profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Kobo, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Leibu, Jason Gambien, James Wu, Michael Serbinis, Pamela Hilborn, Richard Penner, Tai Toh, Dan Galperin, Tony O'Donoghue
  • Publication number: 20130254683
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing profiles for electronic content. The methods and systems may involve profiles for a plurality of electronic content items. If a user interaction with an electronic content item of the plurality of electronic content items meets an event definition, the user interaction may be identified as an event associated with the electronic content and recorded in the profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Kobo Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Leibu, Jason Gambien, James Wu, Michael Serbinis, Pamela Hilborn, Richard Penner, Tai Toh, Dan Galperin, Tony O'Donoghue
  • Patent number: 8478757
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing profiles for electronic content. The methods and systems may involve profiles for a plurality of electronic content items. If a user interaction with an electronic content item of the plurality of electronic content items meets an event definition, the user interaction may be identified as an event associated with the electronic content and recorded in the profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Kobo Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Leibu, Jason Gamblen, James Wu, Michael Serbinis, Pamela Hilborn, Richard Penner, Tai Toh, Dan Galperin, Tony O'Donoghue
  • Publication number: 20120191764
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing profiles for electronic content. The methods and systems may involve profiles for a plurality of electronic content items. If a user interaction with an electronic content item of the plurality of electronic content items meets an event definition, the user interaction may be identified as an event associated with the electronic content and recorded in the profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel Leibu, Jason Gamblen, James Wu, Michael Serbinis, Pamela Hilborn, Richard Penner, Tai Toh, Dan Galperin, Tony O'Donoghue
  • Publication number: 20120191545
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing a profile of a user of at least one device having access to electronic content. The systems and methods may involve receiving a user identifier for a user of at least one device configured to access electronic content; storing a profile of the user in a memory, where the profile of the user comprises the user identifier; if a user activity meets at least one event definition, identifying the user activity as an event; receiving data associated with the event; and recording at least a portion of the data associated with the event in the profile of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel Leibu, Damian Lewis, Ian Barlow, Jason Gamblen, Jim Dovey, Jordan Christensen, Michael Serbinis, Pamela Hilborn, Richard Penner, Tai Toh, Dan Galperin, Tony O'Donoghue, Jeff Howard
  • Patent number: 6584466
    Abstract: An Internet-based document management system and methods are provided wherein an electronic document may be stored on an Internet-accessible server and accessed using a previously known web browser, downloaded for review or manipulation, and then returned to the server for access by further users. The server is programmed to provide a plurality of services supported by a common database and document store, including storage and retrieval services, an electronic document delivery service, a document distribution service, a collaborative file sharing service and a workflow service. The system preferably also is programmed with a security function, a filtering function, accounting functions that enable detailed accounting of transactions occurring on the system, and a customization function that permits multiple service providers to utilize the common document management services of a server, while presenting end-users with distinct dedicated websites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Critical Path, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Michael Serbinis, Daniel Leibu, Evan V Chrapko, Valerian Pappes
  • Patent number: 6314425
    Abstract: An Internet-based document management system and methods are provided wherein access to the system and its services may be controlled through use of access tokens. The Internet-based document management system allows an electronic document to be stored on an Internet-accessible server and accessed using a previously known web browser, downloaded for review or manipulation, and then returned to the server for access by further users. The server is programmed to generate and validate access tokens and provide a plurality of services supported by a common database and document store, including storage and retrieval services, an electronic document delivery service, a document distribution service, a collaborative file sharing service and a workflow service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Critical Path, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Michael Serbinis, Evan V Chrapko