Patents by Inventor Mike McFall

Mike McFall 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: 8792912
    Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment that includes receiving a location update indicative of a position of a mobile device; determining a proximity of the mobile device to an anchor location based on the position; identifying a preference associated with the mobile device; and sending content to an output device based on the preference and the proximity. In specific implementations, the anchor location is a display device and the content is sent to the output device if the proximity is within a viewing area of the display device. Additionally, the preference can be a preferred language, where content is sent to the output device in the preferred language.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Michael Gits, Mark G. Waine, Dale Seavey, Mike McFall
  • Publication number: 20130165151
    Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment that includes receiving a location update indicative of a position of a mobile device; determining a proximity of the mobile device to an anchor location based on the position; identifying a preference associated with the mobile device; and sending content to an output device based on the preference and the proximity. In specific implementations, the anchor location is a display device and the content is sent to the output device if the proximity is within a viewing area of the display device. Additionally, the preference can be a preferred language, where content is sent to the output device in the preferred language.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Peter Michael Gits, Mark G. Waine, Dale Seavey, Mike McFall
  • Publication number: 20100274571
    Abstract: A system and method for generating leads associated with a vehicle operating on at least one computer device. The system and method including receiving vehicle profile data associated with the vehicle via a network, determining, using a programmed computer, an estimated cost of ownership of the vehicle based on at least the vehicle profile data, determining, using a programmed computer, an estimated value of the vehicle based on at least the vehicle profile data, and generating at least one of a vehicle service lead and a vehicle sales lead related to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Veretech Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Mike McFALL, Art DeLaurier, Dianne DeLaurier
  • Publication number: 20100274631
    Abstract: A system and method for generating leads associated with a vehicle operating on at least one computer device. The system and method including receiving vehicle profile data associated with the vehicle via a network, determining, using a programmed computer, an estimated value of the vehicle based on at least the vehicle profile data, and generating a vehicle purchase lead related to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Veretech Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike McFall, Art DeLaurier, Diane DeLaurier
  • Publication number: 20060129423
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a system for generating a lead by determining an estimated for a vehicle. The system may receive vehicle identifying information; receive seller identifying information; receive information for a sample of vehicles of the same make and model as the vehicle; determine a value for vehicle using the vehicle identifying information and the historical information, wholesale sales through auctions and at dealerships; (and also vehicle condition information if provided), and determine an estimated value, estimated value range, or offer price for the vehicle using predetermined buyer criteria and the determined value. This offer may then be transmitted to the seller in the form of a price certificate, appraisal report, etc., and the seller identifying information may be transmittal to the buyer as a sales lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Sheinson, Art DeLaurier, Mike McFall, Santiago Ramirez
  • Patent number: 7050982
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a system for generating a lead by determining an estimated for a vehicle. The system may receive vehicle identifying information; receive seller identifying information; receive information for a sample of vehicles of the same make and model as the vehicle; determine a value for vehicle using the vehicle identifying information and the historical information, wholesale sales through auctions and at dealerships; (and also vehicle condition information if provided), and determine an estimated value, estimated value range, or offer price for the vehicle using predetermined buyer criteria and the determined value. This offer may then be transmitted to the seller in the form of a price certificate, appraisal report, etc., and the seller identifying information may be transmittal to the buyer as a sales lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Veretech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Sheinson, Art DeLaurier, Mike McFall, Santiago Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20040172266
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a system for generating a lead by determining an estimated for a vehicle. The system may receive vehicle identifying information; receive seller identifying information; receive information for a sample of vehicles of the same make and model as the vehicle; determine a value for vehicle using the vehicle identifying information and the historical information, wholesale sales through auctions and at dealerships; (and also vehicle condition information if provided), and determine an estimated value, estimated value range, or offer price for the vehicle using predetermined buyer criteria and the determined value. This offer may then be transmitted to the seller in the form of a price certificate, appraisal report, etc., and the seller identifying information may be transmittal to the buyer as a sales lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: VERETECH, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Sheinson, Art Delaurier, Mike McFall, Santiago Ramirez