Patents by Inventor Philip Inghelbrecht
Philip Inghelbrecht 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: 11250453Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Publication number: 20210150555Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 10853831Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Publication number: 20200034862Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 10489809Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Publication number: 20190180305Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 10269031Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: TRUECAR, INC.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 9818140Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 9727904Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Publication number: 20170109769Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 8725829Abstract: A method and system is described which allows users to identify (pre-recorded) sounds such as music, radio broadcast, commercials, and other audio signals in almost any environment. The audio signal (or sound) must be a recording represented in a database of recordings. The service can quickly identify the signal from just a few seconds of excerption, while tolerating high noise and distortion. Once the signal is identified to the user, the user may perform transactions interactively in real-time or offline using the identification information.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Shazam Investments LimitedInventors: Avery Li-Chun Wang, Christopher Jacques Penrose Barton, Dheeraj Shankar Mukherjee, Philip Inghelbrecht
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Patent number: 8688600Abstract: A method and system for provides a user with an ability to capture a sample of an experiential environment and deliver that sample to an interactive service to trigger one or more predetermined events. In exemplary embodiments of the invention such triggered events include the delivery of information and services to the user, the execution of tasks and instructions by the service on the user's behalf, communication events; surveillance events and other control-oriented events that are responsive to the user's wishes. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, the triggered events include transaction-oriented events, entertainment events, and events associated with enhancements to human ability or function.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Shazam Investments LimitedInventors: Christopher J. Penrose Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht, Dheeraj Shankar Mukherjee, Avery Li-Chun Wang
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Publication number: 20130311319Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 8577736Abstract: The sale of a vehicle may involve many cost and profit components. It is generally impossible for a potential buyer to know all of these components. For example, dealers may be paid by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on their Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and volume bonus. Embodiments disclosed herein may determine and present to a user an accurate estimate of dealer cost, taking into consideration an aggregate of dealer cost components. For each component, a predictive model may be built to determine an expected value at a particular level. An average of the expected value of the component is then calculated for the most recent month. From that, an average bonus payout per vehicle for the most recent month may be determined. A base dealer cost is adjusted to account for these payouts to produce an accurate estimate of actual dealer cost.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Truecar, Inc.Inventors: Michael Swinson, Scott Painter, Damon Cleckler, Philip Inghelbrecht, Christopher Carl Lichti, Robert Taylor
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Patent number: 8521615Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Publication number: 20120259728Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Patent number: 8219464Abstract: Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: TrueCar, Inc.Inventors: Philip Inghelbrecht, Scott Painter
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Publication number: 20110320492Abstract: A method and system that allows anyone to flag good or bad driving incidents by fellow motorists. Driving behavior data is captured as user-generated content, and the system includes the necessary provision to verify the authenticity and accuracy of all records submitted. The database of driving records is subsequently used to calculate a driver risk-score, allowing companies to make informed decisions related to their business when impacted by driver behavior (e.g. calculating a car insurance premium).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: DriveMeCrazy, Inc.Inventor: Philip INGHELBRECHT
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Publication number: 20110314132Abstract: A method and system for provides a user with an ability to capture a sample of an experiential environment and deliver that sample to an interactive service to trigger one or more predetermined events. In exemplary embodiments of the invention such triggered events include the delivery of information and services to the user, the execution of tasks and instructions by the service on the user's behalf, communication events; surveillance events and other control-oriented events that are responsive to the user's wishes. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, the triggered events include transaction-oriented events, entertainment events, and events associated with enhancements to human ability or function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: LANDMARK DIGITAL SERVICES LLCInventors: Christopher Jacques Penrose Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht, Dheeraj Shankar Mukherjee, Avery Li-Chun Wang
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Patent number: 8015123Abstract: Methods and systems for providing lyric information for a song within an audio signal. This may be done, for example, to allow a user to sing along with a song the user hears on a radio. To provide the lyric information, an interactive service may be accessed. A sample of an audio signal that includes at least a portion of the song may be captured. The sample of the audio signal may provided to the interactive service. Lyric information may then be received for the song at a user device. The user device may also display the lyric information in synchrony with the rendering of the song within the audio signal to, for example, allow the user to sing along with the song.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Landmark Digital Services, LLCInventors: Christopher Jacques Penrose Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht, Dheeraj Shankar Mukherjee, Avery Li-Chun Wang