Patents by Inventor Paul J. Hough

Paul J. Hough 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: 8892553
    Abstract: Recording of various events in a video format that facilitates viewing and selective editing are provided. The video can be presented in a wiki-format that allows a multitude of subsequent users to add, modify and/or delete content to the original recorded event or a revision of that event. As edits and annotations are applied, either automatically or manually, such edits can be indexed based on criteria such as identification of an annotator, a time stamp associated with the edit, a revision number, or combinations thereof. The edits or annotations can be provided in various formats including video, audio, text, and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Rebecca Norlander, Anoop Gupta, Bruce A. Johnson, Paul J. Hough, Mary P. Czerwinski, Pavel Curtis, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Patent number: 8892658
    Abstract: A single device that receives communications intended for a user having multiple contact addresses associated with different user roles is provided. The single device can receive communications intended for multiple telephone numbers, email aliases, screen names, aliases, other means of contact, or combinations thereof. Since a user engaged in a particular role might not desire to be interrupted with communications intended for a different role, the communications for the other roles can be maintained until the user is actively engaged in the role for which the communication was intended. In situations where there is an important communication sent to a non-active role, selective convergence between roles is initiated and the important communication is presented to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Anoop Gupta, Mary P. Czerwinski, Roger S. Barga, Pavel Curtis, Paul J. Hough, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Patent number: 8726297
    Abstract: A user entering information in an application might desire functionality not supported by that application. Based on an input or a subset of the input, a functionality associated with a different application can be automatically applied within a current application. Sometimes, a particular application or mode of communication can be used to send information and reply information can be sent in a different mode of communication. The communications can be automatically associated or related to each other. A user can be presented with information relating to both communications, upon request, although the communications might be associated with different modes of communication. Constraints or parameters can be placed on a subsequent communication by either a sender or a recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mary P. Czerwinski, Anoop Gupta, Paul J. Hough, Pavel Curtis, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Patent number: 8620913
    Abstract: Automatic capturing and recording of data in a single application is provided. The data can be obtained from multiple sources and over a short time or over an extended time. Personalized notations can be annotated with the data to provide a user with more personal information relating to why the particular data was captured and recorded. Selection of the single application can be a function of a type of the data, a user preference, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Hough, Anoop Gupta, Raymond E. Ozzie, Pavel Curtis
  • Patent number: 8266534
    Abstract: Members working on the same project can access similar resources at substantially the same time to facilitate active participation in the project. A meeting associated with the project can be given a unique identifier that can allow the project members to access a meeting or other content and view similar documents or other content as it is discussed in the meeting. As information is edited, modified, created, etc. the members can selectively be presented with the information. A common repository can provide the members with an area or platform in which the project material can be accessed, discussed or other functions performed by the project members, allowing for collaboration of the project details.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Pavel Curtis, Anoop Gupta, Bruce Johnson, Katherine J. Drakos, Paul J. Hough, Mary P. Czerwinski, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Patent number: 8117664
    Abstract: A user can receive content relating to a common topic, such as a project, through a radio-type interface. A frequency or other indicator associated with the project can be selected on a user device. The common topic can be presented to the user, based on the selected frequency and/or an authentication. Presented information can also be provided in a common format requested by the user or as a function of the rendering device. The common format can be facilitated by a conversion component that can change information from a first format to at least a second format. The information can also be presented in more than one format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Johnson, Anoop Gupta, Paul J. Hough, Pavel Curtis, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20110045806
    Abstract: A single device that receives communications intended for a user having multiple contact addresses associated with different user roles is provided. The single device can receive communications intended for multiple telephone numbers, email aliases, screen names, aliases, other means of contact, or combinations thereof. Since a user engaged in a particular role might not desire to be interrupted with communications intended for a different role, the communications for the other roles can be maintained until the user is actively engaged in the role for which the communication was intended. In situations where there is an important communication sent to a non-active role, selective convergence between roles is initiated and the important communication is presented to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anoop Gupta, Mary P. Czerwinski, Roger S. Barga, Pavel Curtis, Paul J. Hough, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20110047160
    Abstract: Automatic capturing and recording of data in a single application is provided. The data can be obtained from multiple sources and over a short time or over an extended time. Personalized notations can be annotated with the data to provide a user with more personal information relating to why the particular data was captured and recorded. Selection of the single application can be a function of a type of the data, a user preference, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul J. Hough, Anoop Gupta, Raymond E. Ozzie, Pavel Curtis
  • Patent number: 7672953
    Abstract: Communications, such as emails or other information, in a work setting can be retained in a shared database that operates similar to an Internet social network. As work activities are performed, the content of the work activities can be associated with one or more shared databases based on the individual performing the activities, a common topic or theme associated with the activity and/or a manual entry. As various individuals review information contained in the shared database, notifications relating to who reviewed the content and a time of review can be sent to a contributor of the content to provide for accountability issues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. McAniff, Anoop Gupta, Bruce Johnson, Mary P. Czerwinski, Paul J. Hough, Pavel Curtis, Roger S. Barga, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20090325562
    Abstract: A single device can be compartmentalized into two or more virtual portions, wherein each virtual portion is associated with a user role. Each virtual portion can retain information, communications, resources, and/or functions separate from the other virtual portions. As a user changes roles, a different virtual portion can be accessed (automatically and/or manually) in order to maintain separation or confidentiality among the portions and associated roles. In such a manner, a user can utilize a single device for multiple roles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul J. Hough, Mary P. Czerwinski, Anoop Gupta, Raymond E. Ozzie, Pavel Curtis
  • Publication number: 20090319482
    Abstract: Recording of various events in a video format that facilitates viewing and selective editing are provided. The video can be presented in a wiki-format that allows a multitude of subsequent users to add, modify and/or delete content to the original recorded event or a revision of that event. As edits and annotations are applied, either automatically or manually, such edits can be indexed based on criteria such as identification of an annotator, a time stamp associated with the edit, a revision number, or combinations thereof. The edits or annotations can be provided in various formats including video, audio, text, and so forth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rebecca Norlander, Anoop Gupta, Bruce A. Johnson, Paul J. Hough, Mary P. Czerwinski, Pavel Curtis, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20090006608
    Abstract: Meeting attendees can have the resources available to participate in an efficient meeting regardless of where the attendees are located (e.g., across from each other or thousands of miles apart). Information can be gathered that relates to the attendees, the subject matter of the meeting or other information. In addition, relationships between attendees, if any, can be determined and displayed to the attendees to show the interrelatedness of the group. Various aspects during the meeting can also be observed and analyzed to allow the attendees to become more aware of the dynamics between individuals as well as the entire team.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anoop Gupta, Bruce Johnson, Paul J. Hough, Mary P. Czerwinski, Pavel Curtis, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20090007230
    Abstract: A user can receive content relating to a common topic, such as a project, through a radio-type interface. A frequency or other indicator associated with the project can be selected on a user device. The common topic can be presented to the user, based on the selected frequency and/or an authentication. Presented information can also be provided in a common format requested by the user or as a function of the rendering device. The common format can be facilitated by a conversion component that can change information from a first format to at least a second format. The information can also be presented in more than one format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce Johnson, Anoop Gupta, Paul J. Hough, Pavel Curtis, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20090007148
    Abstract: A user entering information in an application might desire functionality not supported by that application. Based on an input or a subset of the input, a functionality associated with a different application can be automatically applied within a current application. Sometimes, a particular application or mode of communication can be used to send information and reply information can be sent in a different mode of communication. The communications can be automatically associated or related to each other. A user can be presented with information relating to both communications, upon request, although the communications might be associated with different modes of communication. Constraints or parameters can be placed on a subsequent communication by either a sender or a recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mary P. Czerwinski, Anoop Gupta, Paul J. Hough, Pavel Curtis, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20090006982
    Abstract: Members working on the same project can access similar resources at substantially the same time to facilitate active participation in the project. A meeting associated with the project can be given a unique identifier that can allow the project members to access a meeting or other content and view similar documents or other content as it is discussed in the meeting. As information is edited, modified, created, etc. the members can selectively be presented with the information. A common repository can provide the members with an area or platform in which the project material can be accessed, discussed or other functions performed by the project members, allowing for collaboration of the project details.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pavel Curtis, Anoop Gupta, Bruce Johnson, Katherine J. Drakos, Paul J. Hough, Mary P. Czerwinski, Richard J. McAniff, Raymond E. Ozzie
  • Publication number: 20090006415
    Abstract: Communications, such as emails or other information, in a work setting can be retained in a shared database that operates similar to an Internet social network. As work activities are performed, the content of the work activities can be associated with one or more shared databases based on the individual performing the activities, a common topic or theme associated with the activity and/or a manual entry. As various individuals review information contained in the shared database, notifications relating to who reviewed the content and a time of review can be sent to a contributor of the content to provide for accountability issues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard J. McAniff, Anoop Gupta, Bruce Johnson, Mary P. Czerwinski, Paul J. Hough, Pavel Curtis, Roger S. Barga, Raymond E. Ozzie