Patents by Inventor Samuel Melvin

Samuel Melvin 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: 20240012822
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 11768838
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20220261408
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 11263219
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Blink Forward, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 10897541
    Abstract: Various systems and methods for objectively evaluating conference events are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a conference calling platform, such as a conference bridge device, that has a scoring unit. During a conference call, the platform can receive information from the conference system pertaining to the conference call. The scoring unit can use such information to determine an engagement score for the conference call itself and/or for individual attendees. The engagement score and/or information related to the engagement score can be provided to an organizer and/or to individual attendees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Shoutpoint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie Christiano, Samuel Melvin
  • Publication number: 20190238682
    Abstract: Various systems and methods for objectively evaluating conference events are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a conference calling platform, such as a conference bridge device, that has a scoring unit. During a conference call, the platform can receive information from the conference system pertaining to the conference call. The scoring unit can use such information to determine an engagement score for the conference call itself and/or for individual attendees. The engagement score and/or information related to the engagement score can be provided to an organizer and/or to individual attendees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Jamie Christiano, Samuel Melvin
  • Publication number: 20190179825
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 10116801
    Abstract: Various systems and methods for objectively evaluating conference events are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods include a conference calling platform, such as a conference bridge device, that has a scoring unit. During a conference call, the platform can receive information from the conference system pertaining to the conference call. The scoring unit can use such information to determine an engagement score for the conference call itself and/or for individual attendees. The engagement score and/or information related to the engagement score can be provided to an organizer and/or to individual attendees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Shoutpoint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie Christiano, Samuel Melvin
  • Patent number: 9811565
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20170270168
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9753899
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20170242829
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9710519
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20170185651
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9600480
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20160259819
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20160203133
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9292510
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Blink Forward, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20140372445
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith