Patents by Inventor Richard A. Miner
Richard A. Miner 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: 20230385343Abstract: A computer-implemented communications method is discussed. The method includes receiving a typed user input in a texting conversation on an electronic communication channel between two or more users of electronic communications devices; analyzing the user input to identify whether the user input contains a reserved word for triggering a search; submitting a search query received in association with the reserved word to a search engine, if the user input contains a reserved word; receiving one or more search results from the search engine; and providing, in the electronic communication channel for incorporation into the texting conversation, at least one of the one or more search results.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Google LLCInventors: Maryam Garrett, Richard A. Miner
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Patent number: 11755666Abstract: A computer-implemented communications method is discussed. The method includes receiving a typed user input in a texting conversation on an electronic communication channel between two or more users of electronic communications devices; analyzing the user input to identify whether the user input contains a reserved word for triggering a search; submitting a search query received in association with the reserved word to a search engine, if the user input contains a reserved word; receiving one or more search results from the search engine; and providing, in the electronic communication channel for incorporation into the texting conversation, at least one of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Maryam Garrett, Richard A. Miner
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Publication number: 20220114223Abstract: A computer-implemented communications method is discussed. The method includes receiving a typed user input in a texting conversation on an electronic communication channel between two or more users of electronic communications devices; analyzing the user input to identify whether the user input contains a reserved word for triggering a search; submitting a search query received in association with the reserved word to a search engine, if the user input contains a reserved word; receiving one or more search results from the search engine; and providing, in the electronic communication channel for incorporation into the texting conversation, at least one of the one or more search results.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: Google LLCInventors: Maryam Garrett, Richard A. Miner
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Patent number: 11232162Abstract: A computer-implemented communications method is discussed. The method includes receiving a typed user input in a texting conversation on an electronic communication channel between two or more users of electronic communications devices; analyzing the user input to identify whether the user input contains a reserved word for triggering a search; submitting a search query received in association with the reserved word to a search engine, if the user input contains a reserved word; receiving one or more search results from the search engine; and providing, in the electronic communication channel for incorporation into the texting conversation, at least one of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Maryam Garrett, Richard A. Miner
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Patent number: 10621243Abstract: A computer-implemented communications method is discussed. The method includes receiving a typed user input in a texting conversation on an electronic communication channel between two or more users of electronic communications devices; analyzing the user input to identify whether the user input contains a reserved word for triggering a search; submitting a search query received in association with the reserved word to a search engine, if the user input contains a reserved word; receiving one or more search results from the search engine; and providing, in the electronic communication channel for incorporation into the texting conversation, at least one of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Maryam Garrett, Richard A. Miner
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Patent number: 9514227Abstract: A computer-implemented communications method is discussed. The method includes receiving a typed user input in a texting conversation on an electronic communication channel between two or more users of electronic communications devices; analyzing the user input to identify whether the user input contains a reserved word for triggering a search; submitting a search query received in association with the reserved word to a search engine, if the user input contains a reserved word; receiving one or more search results from the search engine; and providing, in the electronic communication channel for incorporation into the texting conversation, at least one of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Maryam Garrett, Richard A. Miner
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Patent number: 9031216Abstract: A computer-implemented communications method is discussed. The method includes receiving a typed user input in a texting conversation on an electronic communication channel between two or more users of electronic communications devices; analyzing the user input to identify whether the user input contains a reserved word for triggering a search; submitting a search query received in association with the reserved word to a search engine, if the user input contains a reserved word; receiving one or more search results from the search engine; and providing, in the electronic communication channel for incorporation into the texting conversation, at least one of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Maryam Kamvar, Richard A. Miner
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Patent number: 8600806Abstract: A mobile telephone system device having an electronic assistant component is disclosed. The device includes a first software module configured to provide a first operating feature to a user of the mobile telephone system and a second software module that includes a first submodule configured to provide a first additional operating feature to the user and a second submodule configured to provide a second additional operating feature to the user of the mobile telephone system. A third module is configured to track the user's use of the first operating feature by storing usage data related to the user's interaction with the first software module. A fourth module analyzes the stored usage data and determines a usage data pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Orange SAInventors: Robert Mechaley, Richard A. Miner
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Publication number: 20110230175Abstract: A mobile telephone system device having an electronic assistant component is disclosed. The device includes a first software module configured to provide a first operating feature to a user of the mobile telephone system and a second software module that includes a first submodule configured to provide a first additional operating feature to the user and a second submodule configured to provide a second additional operating feature to the user of the mobile telephone system. A third module is configured to track the user's use of the first operating feature by storing usage data related to the user's interaction with the first software module. A fourth module analyzes the stored usage data and determines a usage data pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Robert Mechaley, JR., Richard A. Miner
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Patent number: 7962360Abstract: A mobile telephone system device having an electronic assistant component is disclosed. The device includes a first software module configured to provide a first operating feature to a user of the mobile telephone system and a second software module that includes a first submodule configured to provide a first additional operating feature to the user and a second submodule configured to provide a second additional operating feature to the user of the mobile telephone system. A third module is configured to track the user's use of the first operating feature by storing usage data related to the user's interaction with the first software module. A fourth module analyzes the stored usage data and determines a usage data pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Orange S.A.Inventors: Robert Mechaley, Richard A. Miner
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Publication number: 20110026468Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a computer-implemented method for centralized routing of voice communication over multiple communication networks including receiving at an electronic call routing system an incoming call from a calling device to a first telephone number of a mobile device. The method further includes selecting a calling address of the mobile device from among a voice over internet protocol address of the mobile device on an internet protocol network and a cellular telephone number of the mobile device on a cellular telephone network. The first telephone number is different than the cellular telephone number and the selection of the calling address is performed substantially without participation by the cellular telephone network. The method further includes connecting the incoming call to the selected calling address of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Daniel R. Conrad, Richard A. Miner, Craig E. Walker, Lawrence Alder, Minneola Ingersoll, Douglas P. Garland, Joseph S. Faber, Michael A. Pearson
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Publication number: 20080027785Abstract: A mobile telephone system device having an electronic assistant component is disclosed. The device includes a first software module configured to provide a first operating feature to a user of the mobile telephone system and a second software module that includes a first submodule configured to provide a first additional operating feature to the user and a second submodule configured to provide a second additional operating feature to the user of the mobile telephone system. A third module is configured to track the user's use of the first operating feature by storing usage data related to the user's interaction with the first software module. A fourth module analyzes the stored usage data and determines a usage data pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Robert Mechaley, Richard Miner
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Patent number: 7277292Abstract: A bracing apparatus is disclosed that has a component located within an opening in a cantilevered end of a heatsink. The component has a form factor that is expandable for stabilizing the heatsink at a given elevation relative to a printed circuit board. The bracing apparatus includes a tensioning device located within an opening in the component. When deployed, the tensioning device causes the component to expand. Also included in the bracing apparatus is a coupling medium for coupling the component to the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Stephan Karl Barsun, Bryan Bolich, Richard A. Miner, Michael Wortman
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Patent number: 7056144Abstract: A computing system includes a circuit board, a first connector portion electrically connected to the circuit board, an electronic component and a plurality of resilient support members. The electronic component includes a first electronic device, a second connector portion electrically coupled to the electronic device and connected to the first connector portion along an axis. The plurality of resilient support members are asymmetrically located about the axis and extend between the device and the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Stephan K. Barsun, Bryan D. Bolich, Alisa C. Sandoval, Gregory S. Meyer, Richard A. Miner
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Publication number: 20050243524Abstract: A bracing apparatus is disclosed that has a component located within an opening in a cantilevered end of a heatsink. The component has a form factor that is expandable for stabilizing the heatsink at a given elevation relative to a printed circuit board. The bracing apparatus includes a tensioning device located within an opening in the component. When deployed, the tensioning device causes the component to expand. Also included in the bracing apparatus is a coupling medium for coupling the component to the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Stephan Barsun, Bryan Bolich, Richard Miner, Michael Wortman
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Publication number: 20050186831Abstract: A computing system includes a circuit board, a first connector portion electrically connected to the circuit board, an electronic component and a plurality of resilient support members. The electronic component includes a first electronic device, a second connector portion electrically coupled to the electronic device and connected to the first connector portion along an axis. The plurality of resilient support members are asymmetrically located about the axis and extend between the device and the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Stephan Barsun, Bryan Bolich, Alisa Sandoval, Gregg Meyer, Richard Miner
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Patent number: 6804332Abstract: A computer-implemented method of processing communications through a multimedia interface that includes a plurality of interface devices and a plurality of input/output devices. Each of the plurality of interface device is capable of connecting to a different communications network, and each of the plurality of input/output devices is capable of processing different media types.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2000Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Wildfire Communications, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Miner, William J. Warner, Anthony M. Lovell, Eric R. Shienbrood, Keith Gabryelski, Kenneth C. R. C. Arnold, Nicholas C. d'Arbeloff, Kee Hinckley
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Patent number: 6047053Abstract: A method implemented by a computer-based electronic assistant to receive and manage incoming calls to a subscriber including the steps of receiving an incoming call to the subscriber from a caller; establishing a first connection between the electronic assistant and the caller; establishing a second connection between the electronic assistant and the subscriber; over the second connection, electronically notifying the subscriber of the incoming call; in response to receiving a call accept command from the subscriber over the second connection, linking the caller and the subscriber so that they may communicate with each other; upon linking the subscriber to the caller, switching the electronic assistant to a background mode in which said electronic assistant continues to monitor the subscriber over the second connection while the subscriber is linked with the caller; and in response to receiving a summoning command, switching the electronic assistant into a foreground mode, wherein the electronic assistant wheType: GrantFiled: May 22, 1997Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Wildfire Communications, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Miner, William J. Warner, Anthony M. Lovell, Eric R. Shienbrood, Keith Gabryelski, Kenneth C. R. C. Arnold, Nicholas C. d'Arbeloff, Kee Hinckley
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Patent number: 6021181Abstract: A virtual intercom method implemented by a computer-based electronic assistant and including the steps of receiving a voice command from a first party, wherein the voice command identifies a user selectable one of a plurality of subscriber parties; responding to the voice command by generating a greeting to the first party, wherein the greeting is an audio recording in the voice of the identified subscriber; receiving a message generated by the first party for the identified subscriber; and storing the received message for later playback to the identified subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Wildfire Communications, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Miner, David M. Pelland, William J. Warner, Nancy Benovich Gilby
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Patent number: 5652789Abstract: A method implemented by a computer-based electronic assistant to receive and manage incoming calls to a subscriber including the steps of receiving an incoming call to the subscriber from a caller; establishing a first connection between the electronic assistant and the caller; establishing a second connection between the electronic assistant and the subscriber; over the second connection, electronically notifying the subscriber of the incoming call; in response to receiving a call accept command from the subscriber over the second connection, linking the caller and the subscriber so that they may communicate with each other; upon linking the subscriber to the caller, switching the electronic assistant to a background mode in which said electronic assistant continues to monitor the subscriber over the second connection while the subscriber is linked with the caller; and in response to receiving a summoning command, switching the electronic assistant into a foreground mode, wherein the electronic assistant wheType: GrantFiled: September 30, 1994Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Wildfire Communications, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Miner, William J. Warner, Anthony M. Lovell, Eric R. Shienbrood, Keith Gabryelski, Kenneth C. R. C. Arnold, Nicholas C. d'Arbeloff, Kee Hinckley