Patents by Inventor Negeen MOUSSAVIAN
Negeen MOUSSAVIAN 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: 11140444Abstract: Enables data mining of monitored information, activities, and agreements associated with a throttling system. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis
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Patent number: 10834249Abstract: Information throttle that modifies a device's access to applications, features, or information to enforce workplace use policies. May be used with “bring your own devices” that belong to a user but are also used at work. For example, the system may disable games, media players, or social media when it determines that a device is used at work. A usage context monitor determines the context in which the device is currently used. The monitor may determine that a device is used for work when the time matches working hours, the device location matches a work site location, or the network connected to a device matches a workplace network. In addition to blocking access to inappropriate features, the information throttle may allow access to sensitive information only when the device is at work. Access may also depend on factors such as user credentials and the identity and configuration of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Jonathan Nicholls, Edward Hunter, Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Mark Lewis
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Patent number: 10412538Abstract: Partially reduces performance or features of a user's electronic device if the user does not comply with an agreement. An agreement may specify tasks or activities to be performed, such as homework or chores, or required results such as grades. Partial throttling of the device when the user is not in compliance with the agreement may include for example disabling a subset of the apps or services on the device, slowing down the device or selected applications, denying access to selected information sources, limiting audio volume or display resolution, or limiting time on activities such as web browsing. The device may remain usable, but with reduced features or performance. Throttling actions may also be based on location, schedule, or environmental conditions. The system may reward compliance with the agreement by increasing performance, by re-enabling previously disabled applications, or by providing direct rewards such as money or credits.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: ETURI CORPORATIONInventors: Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Mark Lewis, Godfrey Lawrence Duke, III
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Publication number: 20190089829Abstract: Information throttle that modifies a device's access to applications, features, or information to enforce workplace use policies. May be used with “bring your own devices” that belong to a user but are also used at work. For example, the system may disable games, media players, or social media when it determines that a device is used at work. A usage context monitor determines the context in which the device is currently used. The monitor may determine that a device is used for work when the time matches working hours, the device location matches a work site location, or the network connected to a device matches a workplace network. In addition to blocking access to inappropriate features, the information throttle may allow access to sensitive information only when the device is at work. Access may also depend on factors such as user credentials and the identity and configuration of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Jonathan NICHOLLS, Edward HUNTER, Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir MOUSSAVIAN, Mark LEWIS
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Publication number: 20190069022Abstract: Enables data mining of monitored information, activities, and agreements associated with a throttling system. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis
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Publication number: 20180352369Abstract: Partially reduces performance or features of a user's electronic device if the user does not comply with an agreement. An agreement may specify tasks or activities to be performed, such as homework or chores, or required results such as grades. Partial throttling of the device when the user is not in compliance with the agreement may include for example disabling a subset of the apps or services on the device, slowing down the device or selected applications, denying access to selected information sources, limiting audio volume or display resolution, or limiting time on activities such as web browsing. The device may remain usable, but with reduced features or performance. Throttling actions may also be based on location, schedule, or environmental conditions. The system may reward compliance with the agreement by increasing performance, by re-enabling previously disabled applications, or by providing direct rewards such as money or credits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir MOUSSAVIAN, Mark LEWIS, Godfrey Lawrence Duke, III
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Patent number: 10079931Abstract: Information throttle that modifies a device's access to applications, features, or information to enforce workplace use policies. May be used with “bring your own devices” that belong to a user but are also used at work. For example, the system may disable games, media players, or social media when it determines that a device is used at work. A usage context monitor determines the context in which the device is currently used. The monitor may determine that a device is used for work when the time matches working hours, the device location matches a work site location, or the network connected to a device matches a workplace network. In addition to blocking access to inappropriate features, the information throttle may allow access to sensitive information only when the device is at work. Access may also depend on factors such as user credentials and the identity and configuration of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Jonathan Nicholls, Edward Hunter, Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Mark Lewis
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Patent number: 10075764Abstract: Enables data mining of monitored information, activities, and agreements associated with a throttling system. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis, III
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Patent number: 9887887Abstract: Throttles electronic devices based on compliance with rules for electronic communications such as emails, texts, or postings on social media sites. Rules may for example prohibit certain topics, language, or behaviors such as online bullying. If system detects a violation of the electronic communications rules, it may block access or reduce performance on one or more electronic devices as a consequence. In some cases, devices or selected apps or services may continue to function, but at a reduced level. Conversely the system may provide rewards for conforming with the rules. Throttling of devices may also depend on other factors, such as homework completion, test results, grades, and environmental conditions. Machine learning techniques may be applied to determine when electronic communications may violate the rules. For example, probabilistic topic models may be applied to determine the topics of electronic communications, and to assess whether these topics violate the rules.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Edward Hunter, Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Mark Lewis
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Patent number: 9854393Abstract: Partially reduces performance or features of a user's electronic device if the user does not comply with an agreement. An agreement may specify tasks or activities to be performed, such as homework or chores, or required results such as grades. Partial throttling of the device when the user is not in compliance with the agreement may include for example disabling a subset of the apps or services on the device, slowing down the device or selected applications, denying access to selected information sources, limiting audio volume or display resolution, or limiting time on activities such as web browsing. The device may remain usable, but with reduced features or performance. Throttling actions may also be based on location, schedule, or environmental conditions. The system may reward compliance with the agreement by increasing performance, by re-enabling previously disabled applications, or by providing direct rewards such as money or credits.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Mark Lewis, Godfrey Lawrence Duke, III
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Publication number: 20170041454Abstract: Information throttle that modifies a device's access to applications, features, or information to enforce workplace use policies. May be used with “bring your own devices” that belong to a user but are also used at work. For example, the system may disable games, media players, or social media when it determines that a device is used at work. A usage context monitor determines the context in which the device is currently used. The monitor may determine that a device is used for work when the time matches working hours, the device location matches a work site location, or the network connected to a device matches a workplace network. In addition to blocking access to inappropriate features, the information throttle may allow access to sensitive information only when the device is at work. Access may also depend on factors such as user credentials and the identity and configuration of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Jonathan NICHOLLS, Edward HUNTER, Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir MOUSSAVIAN, Mark LEWIS
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Publication number: 20160330084Abstract: Throttles electronic devices based on compliance with rules for electronic communications such as emails, texts, or postings on social media sites. Rules may for example prohibit certain topics, language, or behaviors such as online bullying. If system detects a violation of the electronic communications rules, it may block access or reduce performance on one or more electronic devices as a consequence. In some cases, devices or selected apps or services may continue to function, but at a reduced level. Conversely the system may provide rewards for conforming with the rules. Throttling of devices may also depend on other factors, such as homework completion, test results, grades, and environmental conditions. Machine learning techniques may be applied to determine when electronic communications may violate the rules. For example, probabilistic topic models may be applied to determine the topics of electronic communications, and to assess whether these topics violate the rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Edward HUNTER, Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir MOUSSAVIAN, Mark LEWIS
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Publication number: 20160330578Abstract: Partially reduces performance or features of a user's electronic device if the user does not comply with an agreement. An agreement may specify tasks or activities to be performed, such as homework or chores, or required results such as grades. Partial throttling of the device when the user is not in compliance with the agreement may include for example disabling a subset of the apps or services on the device, slowing down the device or selected applications, denying access to selected information sources, limiting audio volume or display resolution, or limiting time on activities such as web browsing. The device may remain usable, but with reduced features or performance. Throttling actions may also be based on location, schedule, or environmental conditions. The system may reward compliance with the agreement by increasing performance, by re-enabling previously disabled applications, or by providing direct rewards such as money or credits.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: ETURI CORP.Inventors: Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir MOUSSAVIAN, Mark LEWIS, Godfrey Lawrence Duke, III
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Patent number: 8966064Abstract: Controls electronic devices and/or throttles electronic devices and/or information for electronic devices based on agreements or events or any combination thereof. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer. For example, the system controls the electronic device and/or enables, disables or limits the amount or type of information on an electronic device, e.g., telephone, computer, game, television, vehicle based on whether the child has finished assigned homework, chores or extracurricular activities as specified as conditions of the agreement.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Parentsware, LLCInventors: Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis
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Patent number: 8706872Abstract: Controls electronic devices and/or throttles electronic devices and/or information for electronic devices based on agreements or events or any combination thereof. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer. For example, the system controls the electronic device and/or enables, disables or limits the amount or type of information on an electronic device, e.g., telephone, computer, game, television, vehicle based on whether the child has finished assigned homework, chores or extracurricular activities as specified as conditions of the agreement.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Parentsware, LLCInventors: Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis
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Publication number: 20140012878Abstract: Enables data mining of monitored information, activities, and agreements associated with a throttling system. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis
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Publication number: 20140012978Abstract: Controls electronic devices and/or throttles electronic devices and/or information for electronic devices based on agreements or events or any combination thereof. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer. For example, the system controls the electronic device and/or enables, disables or limits the amount or type of information on an electronic device, e.g., telephone, computer, game, television, vehicle based on whether the child has finished assigned homework, chores or extracurricular activities as specified as conditions of the agreement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis
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Publication number: 20140012977Abstract: Controls electronic devices and/or throttles electronic devices and/or information for electronic devices based on agreements or events or any combination thereof. An agreement includes one or more conditions to satisfy the agreement, such as one or more tasks or activities to be performed by an agreement performer or events that may be detected, and actions performed to enforce or assert the agreement such as controlling the electronic device and/or enabling or disabling or otherwise limiting, reducing or increasing the amount or type of information allowed with respect to any or all electronic devices associated with the agreement performer. For example, the system controls the electronic device and/or enables, disables or limits the amount or type of information on an electronic device, e.g., telephone, computer, game, television, vehicle based on whether the child has finished assigned homework, chores or extracurricular activities as specified as conditions of the agreement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Negeen MOUSSAVIAN, Amir Moussavian, Ben Badiee, Mark Lewis