Patents by Inventor Philip Ta-te Chen

Philip Ta-te Chen 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: 11783360
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for a verified participant database system that verifies information on potential participants for surveys and promotions that require numerous participants with certain characteristics. Among other features, the verified participant database system aggregates and preferably verifies information, for example, the demographic and purchasing information, of potential participants by receiving permission to obtain information from third-party sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Publication number: 20230252494
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for an improved review system with location-verified reviews. The system verifies a user’s location using one or more available sources, such as geographic location by global positioning system (GPS), cellular localization systems, or wireless local area network (WLAN). The user confirms the business or attraction at the current geographic location that the user would like to review. The system then accepts a review of the business or attraction at the current geographic location. The review is indexed for retrieval. Preferably, the system includes a delay before indexing a review, wherein the management of the business or attraction is notified of the review so that it can respond to any complaints in the review before it is made available for retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Patent number: 11663614
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for an improved review system with location-verified reviews. The system verifies a user's location using one or more available sources, such as geographic location by global positioning system (GPS), cellular localization systems, or wireless local area network (WLAN). The user confirms the business or attraction at the current geographic location that the user would like to review. The system then accepts a review of the business or attraction at the current geographic location. The review is indexed for retrieval. Preferably, the system includes a delay before indexing a review, wherein the management of the business or attraction is notified of the review so that it can respond to any complaints in the review before it is made available for retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Publication number: 20220253885
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for a verified participant database system that verifies information on potential participants for surveys and promotions that require numerous participants with certain characteristics. Among other features, the verified participant database system aggregates and preferably verifies information, for example, the demographic and purchasing information, of potential participants by receiving permission to obtain information from third-party sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te CHEN
  • Publication number: 20210272136
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for an improved review system with location-verified reviews. The system verifies a user's location using one or more available sources, such as geographic location by global positioning system (GPS), cellular localization systems, or wireless local area network (WLAN). The user confirms the business or attraction at the current geographic location that the user would like to review. The system then accepts a review of the business or attraction at the current geographic location. The review is indexed for retrieval. Preferably, the system includes a delay before indexing a review, wherein the management of the business or attraction is notified of the review so that it can respond to any complaints in the review before it is made available for retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Patent number: 11037174
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for an improved review system with location-verified reviews. The system verifies a user's location using one or more available sources, such as geographic location by global positioning system (GPS), cellular localization systems, or wireless local area network (WLAN). The user confirms the business or attraction at the current geographic location that the user would like to review. The system then accepts a review of the business or attraction at the current geographic location. The review is indexed for retrieval. Preferably, the system includes a delay before indexing a review, wherein the management of the business or attraction is notified of the review so that it can respond to any complaints in the review before it is made available for retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Publication number: 20180075458
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for an improved review system with location-verified reviews. The system verifies a user's location using one or more available sources, such as geographic location by global positioning system (GPS), cellular localization systems, or wireless local area network (WLAN). The user confirms the business or attraction at the current geographic location that the user would like to review. The system then accepts a review of the business or attraction at the current geographic location. The review is indexed for retrieval. Preferably, the system includes a delay before indexing a review, wherein the management of the business or attraction is notified of the review so that it can respond to any complaints in the review before it is made available for retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Patent number: 9842340
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for an improved review system with location-verified reviews. The system verifies a user's location using one or more available sources, such as geographic location by global positioning system (GPS), cellular localization systems, or wireless local area network (WLAN). The user confirms the business or attraction at the current geographic location that the user would like to review. The system then accepts a review of the business or attraction at the current geographic location. The review is indexed for retrieval. Preferably, the system includes a delay before indexing a review, wherein the management of the business or attraction is notified of the review so that it can respond to any complaints in the review before it is made available for retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Publication number: 20150294321
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in the specification can be embodied in methods, systems and program products for an improved review system with location-verified reviews. The system verifies a user's location using one or more available sources, such as geographic location by global positioning system (GPS), cellular localization systems, or wireless local area network (WLAN). The user confirms the business or attraction at the current geographic location that the user would like to review. The system then accepts a review of the business or attraction at the current geographic location. The review is indexed for retrieval. Preferably, the system includes a delay before indexing a review, wherein the management of the business or attraction is notified of the review so that it can respond to any complaints in the review before it is made available for retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen
  • Publication number: 20140052343
    Abstract: A system for storing and retrieving seating and instrument positions based on user characteristics. The system stores seating and instrument positions for a variety of user heights or weights and retrieves an initial seating and instrument position setting based on the user's input. Preferably, the stored settings are ergonomic for the user's characteristics. A method for retrieving stored seating and instrument position is also taught.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Philip Ta-te Chen