Patents by Inventor MIRA LANE
MIRA LANE 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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Patent number: 11297020Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing attachments of data files in online communication sessions between participants. A participant selects a data file and is able to input text and edit the data file within a message input region. The edited data file and text is transmitted to another participant of the communication session. The other participant is able to view the text and an excerpt of the edited data file within a user interface. The other participant can select the edited data file to view the edited data file within the user interface.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
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Publication number: 20210194837Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing attachments of data files in online communication sessions between participants. A participant selects a data file and is able to input text and edit the data file within a message input region. The edited data file and text is transmitted to another participant of the communication session. The other participant is able to view the text and an excerpt of the edited data file within a user interface. The other participant can select the edited data file to view the edited data file within the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
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Patent number: 10897441Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a unified messaging application. In one aspects a system includes hardware processing circuitry and hardware memory comprising instructions that when executed configure the hardware processing circuitry to perform operations. The operations include receiving a message comprising a message body and an attachment, the attachment including a first portion and a second portion of content, extracting the first portion of content from the attachment, displaying the extracted first portion in the message body of the message, receiving, within the message body, an edit to the extracted first portion displayed in the message body, and synchronizing the edited first portion with the first portion of content in the attachment.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
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Patent number: 10846459Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In one aspects, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to receive a message, the message identifying a user via a user callout, identify a device associated with the user, identify a device type of the identified device and one or more applications on the identified device, generate, based on the device type and the one or more applications, a notification including machine-executable instructions that, when accessed and executed by the device, cause the one or more applications to display a notice about the user callout, and send the notification to the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Swati Jhawar
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Patent number: 10606926Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage medium for messaging user interfaces are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to scan a message to identify a structure of first text content included in the message, the structure identifying at least one element of the first text content, the one element having a location within the first text content, receive an indication selecting the one element, display a new text input field within the first text content at the location of the selected one element, receive reply text content into the new input field, and send a reply to the message, wherein the reply comprises the reply text content integrated into the message at the location.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss
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Patent number: 10360287Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. For instance, cooperation and collaboration are facilitated by features such as user callouts, which operate to easily join or notify team members of a current conversation or request.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Swati Jhawar
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Publication number: 20190155871Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage medium for messaging user interfaces are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to scan a message to identify a structure of first text content included in the message, the structure identifying at least one element of the first text content, the one element having a location within the first text content, receive an indication selecting the one element, display a new text input field within the first text content at the location of the selected one element, receive reply text content into the new input field, and send a reply to the message, wherein the reply comprises the reply text content integrated into the message at the location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss
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Patent number: 10216709Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. For instance, cooperation and collaboration are facilitated by features such as inline replies, which enable team members to comment on and reply to specific items within a single synchronized version of a message.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss
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Publication number: 20190005004Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In one aspects, a system includes hardware processing circuitry configured to receive a message, the message identifying a user via a user callout, identify a device associated with the user, identify a device type of the identified device and one or more applications on the identified device, generate, based on the device type and the one or more applications, a notification including machine-executable instructions that, when accessed and executed by the device, cause the one or more applications to display a notice about the user callout, and send the notification to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Swati Jhawar
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Patent number: 10162869Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and a computing system are provided for presenting a new user interface paradigm which allows users to explore facets related to a search query term while maintaining the original state of the search query term or staying within the confines of the user defined topic. The methods and system present facets or categories of relevant topics of a user generated search query term. The user may then explore these facets in a number of embodiments while maintaining the state of the search.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Javier Garcia Flynn, Paul Ray, Evan Malahy, Derrick Connell, Brian MacDonald
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Publication number: 20180337877Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a unified messaging application. In one aspects a system includes hardware processing circuitry and hardware memory comprising instructions that when executed configure the hardware processing circuitry to perform operations. The operations include receiving a message comprising a message body and an attachment, the attachment including a first portion and a second portion of content, extracting the first portion of content from the attachment, displaying the extracted first portion in the message body of the message, receiving, within the message body, an edit to the extracted first portion displayed in the message body, and synchronizing the edited first portion with the first portion of content in the attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
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Patent number: 10063501Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. Collaboration regarding an attached file is facilitated by extracting and providing at least a portion of the attached file within a message body. Moreover, revisions made to extracted content within the message body may be automatically synchronized and reflected in the attached file, as well as in a files tab storing files associated with a team.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
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Publication number: 20180121038Abstract: Described herein is a system and methods for enabling a user to seamlessly switch between different workspaces, groups and/or conversations is a collaborative workspace environment using a set of contextual canvases. The canvases are provided in a user interface and are associated with different contexts. Further, each canvas is used to display an associated entity. Thus, when a new context in the collaborative workspace environment is selected, the canvases are updated and used to display entities that are related to or otherwise associated with the newly selected context.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: William James Bliss, Larry Jin, Richard Taylor, Pedro DeRose, Brian MacDonald, Mira Lane
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Publication number: 20160344667Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. Collaboration regarding an attached file is facilitated by extracting and providing at least a portion of the attached file within a message body. Moreover, revisions made to extracted content within the message body may be automatically synchronized and reflected in the attached file, as well as in a files tab storing files associated with a team.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Ewin Davis Kannuthottiyil
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Publication number: 20160342665Abstract: Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure describe a collaborative communication system that may interface with one or more command resources. The collaborative communication system may comprise at least one memory and at least one processor operatively connected with the memory to execute operations. In response to command input being received during authoring in a user interface of the collaborative communication system, a query is processed and passed to a command resource. The query comprises parameters of the command input and a context associated with the authoring. A response is received from the command resource based on the parameters of the command input and the context. The response may comprise result data and parameters for interacting with the collaborative communication system. The result data is presented in the user interface of the collaborative communication system. Other examples are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, William J. Bliss, Luis Efrain Regalado de Loera
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Publication number: 20160344677Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. Team collaboration and cooperation is facilitated by interactive semantic objects. Interactive semantic objects may act as an access points to external services, centralized interfaces for team interaction, scheduling interfaces, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Brian MacDonald, Mira Lane, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Diego Baca Del Rosario, Andrew Spiziri, William J. Bliss
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Publication number: 20160344678Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. Team communication and cooperation regarding project assignments and deliverables are facilitated by interactive list objects. An interactive list object is automatically updated regarding the progress of project assignments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Brian MacDonald, Mira Lane, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Diego Baca Del Rosario, Andrew Spiziri
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Publication number: 20160344679Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. For instance, cooperation and collaboration are facilitated by features such as user callouts, which operate to easily join or notify team members of a current conversation or request.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss, Swati Jhawar
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Publication number: 20160342571Abstract: A unified messaging platform is described which provides a comprehensive environment for collaboration, file sharing, and project management. In aspects, the unified messaging platform is organized based on one or more teams or projects, where each team or project is further organized by customizable categories. A user interface is provided for ready access to information related to each category (e.g., communications, files, tasks, work product, etc.), which information is automatically and seamlessly synchronized across the platform such that each team member remains abreast of the current progress and status of a project. For instance, cooperation and collaboration are facilitated by features such as inline replies, which enable team members to comment on and reply to specific items within a single synchronized version of a message.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mira Lane, Michael Brasket, Larry Waldman, Chad Voss
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Patent number: 9436764Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer media for enhancing search results, as well as user interfaces for performing search queries and navigating search results, are provided. A search query is received from a user. A plurality of web pages relevant to the search query are identified. At least one of the relevant web pages is identified as popular. A search result page is generated including a search result listing and a search result page header. The search result page header includes a link to the popular web page to provide the user with a quick and easy way to select a popular web page relevant to the user's search query.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Paul Ronald Ray, Brian MacDonald, Steven W. Macbeth, Mira Lane, Laura Kern, Rodney Coleman Edwards, Steven Tullis, Sanaz Ahari, Daniel Marantz