Patents by Inventor Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft 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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Publication number: 20230267528Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a first user account based on an indication of purchase of a first item; identifying a second user account associated with the first user account; determining a shared characteristic between the first item of the first user account and a second item in an online container associated with the second user account; determining a user interest of the second item based on user attribute data associated with the second user account and the shared characteristic; removing the second item from the online container based on the determining of the user interest; and causing display of a notification on a user interface of a device associated with the second user account, the notification including an indication of the second item being removed from the online container based on the indication of purchase of the first item.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 11669885Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a first user account based on an indication of purchase of a first item; identifying a second user account associated with the first user account; determining a shared characteristic between the first item of the first user account and a second item in an online container associated with the second user account; determining a user interest of the second item based on user attribute data associated with the second user account and the shared characteristic; removing the second item from the online container based on the determining of the user interest; and causing display of a notification on a user interface of a device associated with the second user account, the notification including an indication of the second item being removed from the online container based on the indication of purchase of the first item.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: EBAY INC.Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 11455672Abstract: Methods and systems to adapt search results are described. The system receives search information that includes a constraint over a network. The system generates a first search result based on the search information. The system communicates a first user interface, over the network, to the client device. The first user interface is formatted based on first formatting level information. The system receives a first request, over the network, from the client device. The first request includes a description of a first interaction with the first search result. The system identifies a first formatting level based on at least one interaction that was received previous to receiving the first request. The system transitions to a second formatting level based on the first formatting level and the first interaction. The second formatting level is associated with second formatting level information.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft, Jack P. Pattishall, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210319495Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a first user account based on an indication of purchase of a first item; identifying a second user account associated with the first user account; determining a shared characteristic between the first item of the first user account and a second item in an online container associated with the second user account; determining a user interest of the second item based on user attribute data associated with the second user account and the shared characteristic; removing the second item from the online container based on the determining of the user interest; and causing display of a notification on a user interface of a device associated with the second user account, the notification including an indication of the second item being removed from the online container based on the indication of purchase of the first item.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 11074638Abstract: Techniques for removing purchases from online containers are described. For example, an indication of a purchase of a first product at a first store by a user is received. A user account associated with the user is identified. The user account has an online container for storing one or more desired products. The first product is matched to one or more desired products based on one or more product characteristics of the first product and of the one or more desired products. The one or more desired products that match the first product are removed from the online container.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20200242228Abstract: Systems and methods for locking and unlocking software applications are described. In some embodiments, a software application is placed in a locked mode. While the software application is in the locked mode, data to alter the application's state is received. In response to receiving the data, the mode of the software application is altered to an unlocked mode. The placement of a software application in a locked or unlocked mode does not affect the modes of other software applications on the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Eric J. Farraro, John Tapley, Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20200202407Abstract: Methods and systems to adapt search results are described. The system receives search information that includes a constraint over a network. The system generates a first search result based on the search information. The system communicates a first user interface, over the network, to the client device. The first user interface is formatted based on first formatting level information. The system receives a first request, over the network, from the client device. The first request includes a description of a first interaction with the first search result. The system identifies a first formatting level based on at least one interaction that was received previous to receiving the first request. The system transitions to a second formatting level based on the first formatting level and the first interaction. The second formatting level is associated with second formatting level information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft, Jack P. Pattishall, JR.
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Patent number: 10664584Abstract: A software widget running on a user device may be designed to operate in a locked or an unlocked mode. In unlocked mode, the user has full interactivity with the widget. In locked mode, however, at least some of the interactivity with the widget is restricted, despite the fact that the widget still operates normally otherwise while in the locked mode. While in locked mode, user input may be compared against a predefined unlocking sequence to determine if the widget should be unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Farraro, John Tapley, Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20190266658Abstract: Techniques for removing purchases from online containers are described. For example, an indication of a purchase of a first product at a first store by a user is received. A user account associated with the user is identified. The user account has an online container for storing one or more desired products. The first product is matched to one or more desired products based on one or more product characteristics of the first product and of the one or more desired products. The one or more desired products that match the first product are removed from the online container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 10373233Abstract: Techniques for removing purchases from online containers are described. For example, an indication of a purchase of a first product at a first store by a user is received. A user account associated with the user is identified. The user account has an online container for storing one or more desired products. The first product is matched to one or more desired products based on one or more product characteristics of the first product and of the one or more desired products. The one or more desired products that match the first product are removed from the online container.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20190156010Abstract: A software widget running on a user device may be designed to operate in a locked or an unlocked mode. In unlocked mode, the user has full interactivity with the widget. In locked mode, however, at least some of the interactivity with the widget is restricted, despite the fact that the widget still operates normally otherwise while in the locked mode. While in locked mode, user input may be compared against a predefined unlocking sequence to determine if the widget should be unlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Eric J. Farraro, John Tapley, Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20190042723Abstract: A system and method of multi-factor authentication are described. In some embodiments, a first device provides an initial authentication data to a second device. The second device is different from the first device. The first device obtains a first response data from the second device. The first device generates a first subsequent authentication data using the first response data. The first subsequent authentication data is different from the initial authentication data. The first device provides the first subsequent authentication data to the second device. In some embodiments, obtaining the first response data comprises capturing the first response data from the second device using a camera on the mobile device, where the first response data is displayed on the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 10198569Abstract: A software widget running on a user device may be designed to operate in a locked or an unlocked mode. In unlocked mode, the user has full interactivity with the widget. In locked mode, however, at least some of the interactivity with the widget is restricted, despite the fact that the widget still operates normally otherwise while in the locked mode. While in locked mode, user input may determine if the widget should be unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Farraro, John Tapley, Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 10061912Abstract: A system and method of multi-factor authentication are described. In some embodiments, a first device provides an initial authentication data to a second device. The second device is different from the first device. The first device obtains a first response data from the second device. The first device generates a first subsequent authentication data using the first response data. The first subsequent authentication data is different from the initial authentication data. The first device provides the first subsequent authentication data to the second device. In some embodiments, obtaining the first response data comprises capturing the first response data from the second device using a camera on the mobile device, where the first response data is displayed on the second device.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20180218144Abstract: A software widget running on a user device may be designed to operate in a locked or an unlocked mode. In unlocked mode, the user has full interactivity with the widget. In locked mode, however, at least some of the interactivity with the widget is restricted, despite the fact that the widget still operates normally otherwise while in the locked mode. While in locked mode, user input may determine if the widget should be unlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Eric J. Farraro, John Tapley, Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 9953154Abstract: A software widget running on a user device may be designed to operate in a locked or an unlocked mode. In unlocked mode, the user has full interactivity with the widget. In locked mode, however, at least some of the interactivity with the widget is restricted, despite the fact that the widget still operates normally otherwise while in the locked mode. While in locked mode, first user input and second user input may be compared against a predefined unlocking sequence to determine if the widget should be unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Farraro, John Tapley, Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20170308693Abstract: A system and method of multi-factor authentication are described. In some embodiments, a first device provides an initial authentication data to a second device. The second device is different from the first device. The first device obtains a first response data from the second device. The first device generates a first subsequent authentication data using the first response data. The first subsequent authentication data is different from the initial authentication data. The first device provides the first subsequent authentication data to the second device. In some embodiments, obtaining the first response data comprises capturing the first response data from the second device using a camera on the mobile device, where the first response data is displayed on the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 9703942Abstract: A system and method of multi-factor authentication are described. In some embodiments, a first device provides an initial authentication data to a second device. The second device is different from the first device. The first device obtains a first response data from the second device. The first device generates a first subsequent authentication data using the first response data. The first subsequent authentication data is different from the initial authentication data. The first device provides the first subsequent authentication data to the second device. In some embodiments, obtaining the first response data comprises capturing the first response data from the second device using a camera on the mobile device, where the first response data is displayed on the second device.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Patent number: 9652600Abstract: A machine performs an ownership audit on source media files whose media tracks are used, or proposed for use, in a mash-up media file. The machine may access a first group of media identifiers from a user's media library and identify authorized media files that the user is authorized to play or use in a mash-up. The machine may access a second group of media identifiers that identify source media files selected by the user for inclusion in a mash-up. The machine may determine whether all source media files are authorized and then present a notification that indicates whether the mash-up media file can be generated, or has been generated, exclusively from authorized media files. If a source media file is not authorized, the notification may include a suggestion that the user purchase an authorization to play the media file, use it in a mash-up, or both.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventor: Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft
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Publication number: 20170109517Abstract: A software widget running on a user device may be designed to operate in a locked or an unlocked mode. In unlocked mode, the user has full interactivity with the widget. In locked mode, however, at least some of the interactivity with the widget is restricted, despite the fact that the widget still operates normally otherwise while in the locked mode. While in locked mode, first user input and second user input may be compared against a predefined unlocking sequence to determine if the widget should be unlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Eric J. Farraro, John Tapley, Oliver Nicholas Cockcroft