Patents by Inventor Rafat Alvi

Rafat Alvi 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).

  • Publication number: 20150324470
    Abstract: A content management system allows users to capture content from content sources, such as web pages and hardcopy publications, using a client application that runs on user devices such as a personal computer or mobile device. The client application creates bibliography citations for captured content by gathering information from and/or about the content sources. Captured content and corresponding citations can be uploaded to a remote system that provides functionality for users to search for content clippings. The client application can include a document editor that facilitates importation of captured content and bibliography citations into documents being edited. In some embodiments, the system also uses social network connections between users to facilitate sharing of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Waheed Qureshi, Rafat Alvi
  • Patent number: 9043298
    Abstract: A content management system allows users to capture content from content sources, such as web pages and hardcopy publications, using a client application that runs on user devices such as a personal computer or mobile device. The client application creates bibliography citations for captured content by gathering information from and/or about the content sources. Captured content and corresponding citations can be uploaded to a remote system that provides functionality for users to search for content clippings. The client application can include a document editor that facilitates importation of captured content and bibliography citations into documents being edited. In some embodiments, the system also uses social network connections between users to facilitate sharing of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: RSWP, Inc.
    Inventors: Waheed Qureshi, Rafat Alvi
  • Publication number: 20140229481
    Abstract: A content management system allows users to capture content from content sources, such as web pages and hardcopy publications, using a client application that runs on user devices such as a personal computer or mobile device. The client application creates bibliography citations for captured content by gathering information from and/or about the content sources. Captured content and corresponding citations can be uploaded to a remote system that provides functionality for users to search for content clippings. The client application can include a document editor that facilitates importation of captured content and bibliography citations into documents being edited. In some embodiments, the system also uses social network connections between users to facilitate sharing of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Waheed Qureshi, Rafat Alvi
  • Patent number: 8666961
    Abstract: A content management system allows users to capture content from content sources such as web pages and hardcopy publications, by using a client application running on personal computers and even mobile devices. The client application creates bibliography citations for captured content by gathering information from and/or about the content sources. Captured content and corresponding citations can be stored in a cloud data storage and can be searchable by other users. The client application can include a document editor facilitating importation of captured content and bibliography citations into documents being edited. Embodiments are adapted for use by course instructors and students, to facilitate, e.g., sharing of captured content among students and plagiarism checks by instructors and students. Embodiments are integrated with social networking services to facilitate sharing of content with users' contacts. An online marketplace of providers (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Waheed Qureshi, Rafat Alvi