Patents by Inventor Monica Tran
Monica Tran 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: 9143816Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: MobiTV, Inc.Inventors: Monica Tran, Gavin Peacock, James Roseborough, David Lowell, Aravind Nallan, Ian Farmer
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Publication number: 20140337884Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: MobiTV, Inc.Inventors: Monica Tran, Gavin Peacock, James Roseborough, David Lowell, Aravind Nallan, Ian Farmer
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Patent number: 8862151Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: MobiTV, Inc.Inventors: Monica Tran, Gavin Peacock, James Roseborough, David Lowell, Aravind Nallan, Ian Farmer
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Patent number: 8301164Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: MobiTV, Inc.Inventors: Monica Tran, Gavin Peacock, James Roseborough, David Lowell, Aravind Nallan, Ian Farmer
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Publication number: 20120180089Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: MobiTV, Inc.Inventors: Monica Tran, Gavin Peacock, James Roseborough, David Lowell, Aravind Nallan, Ian Farmer
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Patent number: 8165598Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: MobiTV, Inc.Inventors: Monica Tran, Gavin Peacock, James Roseborough, David Lowell, Aravind Nallan, Ian Farmer
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Publication number: 20100332283Abstract: This is directed to a system and method for providing social networking services using a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a user may identify one or more articles of interest and transmit identifying information for the articles to mobile or other devices of the user's friends. The user's friends can review the identified articles, and provide comments for the user. For example, the user's friends can give a thumbs up/down, a star rating, a comment (e.g., text, audio or video), or any other type of comment. In some embodiments, the user can request the assistance of a salesperson using the social networking application device, for example to request recommended articles based on a particular event or need. In some embodiments, the social networking application can provide information to or from a kiosk.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stanley Ng, Christine Cho, Monica Tran
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED ACCESS TO HIGH FASHION USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Publication number: 20100191578Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for enhancing a user's experience when shopping for high fashion items. In some embodiments, an integrated application available on an electronic device can provide information for promotional and invitation-only events, allow a user to browse and search through fashion items, recommend fashion items to purchase based on outfits desired by the user, check for the availability of particular fashion items, and view or providing ratings or reviews for stores or fashion items.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Monica Tran, Christine Kim Cho, Stanley Carl Ng -
Publication number: 20100191770Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for providing a virtual fashion closet. Fashion items can be added to the Virtual Closet. Outfits may then be created by combining two or more of the fashion items. In some embodiments, the Virtual Closet system can create recommended outfits based on weather, season, or the user's calendar. The Virtual Closet system can allow a vendor to send recommended fashion items that may complete an outfit to a user for potential purchasing. In some embodiments, a social networking Virtual Closet can be provided. The social networking Virtual Closet can allow friends to see each other's Virtual Closets, recommend outfits to one another, recommend fashion items to buy, recommend fashion items to get rid of, recommend outfits to wear at a particular event, share and borrow each other's fashion items, or can otherwise suitably provide a social networking environment through the Virtual Closet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christine Kim Cho, Monica Tran, Stanley Carl Ng
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Publication number: 20080081640Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: MOBITV, INC.Inventors: Monica Tran, Gavin Peacock, James Roseborough, David Lowell, Aravind Nallan, Ian Farmer