Patents by Inventor Rick Grimes

Rick Grimes 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).

  • Interacting with a User Using a Dynamic Map
    Publication number: 20170167886
    Abstract: Described herein is technology for, on a computer, facilitating interaction with a user utilizing a dynamic map displayed on a display device. A computer receives a use indication that the user has recently used an application on a computing device associated with the user, e.g., a mobile device, with the use indication including the location of the user. Then, a graphic is displayed on the dynamic map representing the user's location. The computer then receives a selection indication that the graphic has been selected, e.g., a person chooses a particular graphic to interact with. Then, based on the selection indication, the computer initiates an interaction with the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Brandon LUCAS, Martez MOORE, Rick GRIMES, Eric WATSON
  • Interacting With A User Using A Dynamic Map
    Publication number: 20130263000
    Abstract: Described herein is technology for, on a computer, facilitating interaction with a user utilizing a dynamic map displayed on a display device. A computer receives a use indication that the user has recently used an application on a computing device associated with the user, e.g., a mobile device, with the use indication including the location of the user. Then, a graphic is displayed on the dynamic map representing the user's location. The computer then receives a selection indication that the graphic has been selected, e.g., a person chooses a particular graphic to interact with. Then, based on the selection indication, the computer initiates an interaction with the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Lucas, Martez Moore, Rick Grimes, Eric Watson