Patents by Inventor Sean Christopher Timm

Sean Christopher Timm 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: 20230350959
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggest search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Sean Christopher TIMM, Sudhir ACHUTHAN
  • Patent number: 11714862
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries am provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Yahoo Assets LLC
    Inventors: Sean Christopher Timm, Sudhir Achuthan
  • Publication number: 20230100813
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for online distribution of content based on a user sentiment index. The method may include receiving, over a network and from a user device, one or more user generated inputs and calculating the user sentiment index based on the one or more user generated inputs. The method may also include receiving, over the network, from a content or advertising provider, instructions on publishing content or advertising to a webpage based on the calculated user sentiment index, and publishing content for display on user devices over the network based on a comparison of the calculated user sentiment index and the received instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: John Franklin PAVLEY, Sang Chul SONG, Sean Christopher TIMM, Thu Rein KYAW, Saad MUFTI
  • Patent number: 11538067
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for online distribution of content based on a user sentiment index. The method may include receiving, over a network and from a user device, one or more user generated inputs and calculating the user sentiment index based on the one or more user generated inputs. The method may also include receiving, over the network, from a content or advertising provider, instructions on publishing content or advertising to a webpage based on the calculated user sentiment index, and publishing content for display on user devices over the network based on a comparison of the calculated user sentiment index and the received instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Yahoo Ad Tech LLC
    Inventors: John Franklin Pavley, Sang Chul Song, Sean Christopher Timm, Thu Rein Kyaw, Saad Mufti
  • Publication number: 20210209182
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Christopher TIMM, Sudhir ACHUTHAN
  • Patent number: 10956518
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using e contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Media Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Christopher Timm, Sudhir Achuthan
  • Publication number: 20210012385
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for online distribution of content based on a user sentiment index. The method may include receiving, over a network and from a user device, one or more user generated inputs and calculating the user sentiment index based on the one or more user generated inputs. The method may also include receiving, over the network, from a content or advertising provider, instructions on publishing content or advertising to a webpage based on the calculated user sentiment index, and publishing content for display on user devices over the network based on a comparison of the calculated user sentiment index and the received instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: John Franklin PAVLEY, Sang Chul SONG, Sean Christopher TIMM, Thu Rein KYAW, Saad MUFTI
  • Patent number: 10832289
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for online distribution of content based on a user sentiment index. The method may include receiving, over a network and from a user device, one or more user generated inputs and calculating the user sentiment index based on the one or more user generated inputs. The method may also include receiving, over the network, from a content or advertising provider, instructions on publishing content or advertising to a webpage based on the calculated user sentiment index, and publishing content for display on user devices over the network based on a comparison of the calculated user sentiment index and the received instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: John Franklin Pavley, Sang Chul Song, Sean Christopher Timm, Thu Rein Kyaw, Saad Mufti
  • Patent number: 10719538
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining whether a search query with an observed number of occurrences in a set of search queries is a local search query. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided that comprises determining an expected number of occurrences of a search query and comparing the expected number of occurrences to a threshold. Further, the method includes determining whether the search query is a local search query based, at least in part, on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: OATH INC.
    Inventors: Sean Christopher Timm, Sudhir Achuthan, Mikhail Nicholaos Barrett
  • Publication number: 20170344628
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining whether a search query with an observed number of occurrences in a set of search queries is a local search query. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided that comprises determining an expected number of occurrences of a search query and comparing the expected number of occurrences to a threshold. Further, the method includes determining whether the search query is a local search query based, at least in part, on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Christopher TIMM, Sudhir ACHUTHAN, Mikhail Nicholaos BARRETT
  • Patent number: 9767185
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining whether a search query with an observed number of occurrences in a set of search queries is a local search query. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided that comprises determining an expected number of occurrences of a search query and comparing the expected number of occurrences to a threshold. Further, the method includes determining whether the search query is a local search query based, at least in part, on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Christopher Timm, Sudhir Achuthan, Mikhail Nicholaos Barrett
  • Patent number: 9721019
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for presenting content recommendations. In one implementation, a method is provided for providing content recommendations to a plurality of users. The method may include generating a first plurality of content recommendations for a first user using a first plurality of methods, each of the first plurality of methods having a weight associated therewith. The method may further include selecting a second plurality of content recommendations from the first plurality of content recommendations based on the weights associated with the first plurality of methods. The method may further include providing the second plurality of content recommendations to the first user. The method may further include updating the weights associated with the first plurality of methods based on engagement by the first user with the second plurality of content recommendations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: Thu Kyaw, Sang Chul Song, Sean Christopher Timm, Sudhir Achuthan, Mikhail Barrett, Vineet Mahajan
  • Patent number: 9542458
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing and displaying user-generated content. User-generated content is received from a user over a network. A conversation related to the received user-generated content is identified. A score associated with the identified conversation is calculated based on one or more parameters related to the user or the conversation. The user-generated content is provided for display in relation to the conversation, based on the calculated score associated with the conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: Sang Chul Song, Sudhir Achuthan, Thu Kyaw, Sean Christopher Timm, Aaron T. Soules, Vineet Mahajan
  • Publication number: 20160350434
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using e contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Sean Christopher TIMM, Sudhir ACHUTHAN
  • Patent number: 9449101
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Christopher Timm, Sudhir Achuthan
  • Publication number: 20150142770
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Sean Christopher TIMM, Sudhir ACHUTHAN
  • Publication number: 20140372226
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for online distribution of content based on a user sentiment index. The method may include receiving, over a network and from a user device, one or more user generated inputs and calculating the user sentiment index based on the one or more user generated inputs. The method may also include receiving, over the network, from a content or advertising provider, instructions on publishing content or advertising to a webpage based on the calculated user sentiment index, and publishing content for display on user devices over the network based on a comparison of the calculated user sentiment index and the received instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: John Franklin PAVLEY, Sang Chul SONG, Sean Christopher TIMM, Thu Rein KYAW, Saad MUFTI
  • Patent number: 8892592
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved web searching. In one implementation, suggested search queries are provided based on previous search queries and click data. A weighted bi-partite graph or index may be used to identify related search queries based on overlapping clicked URLs. According to a method, query-click log data of a search engine is processed to generate sets of suggested search queries, data corresponding to each suggested search query, and a set of clicked URLs related to each suggested search query. Additionally, or independently, methods may be provided for contextually correcting spelling errors within sets of suggested search queries using a contextual algorithm, and/or identifying and discarding sets of suggested search queries and URLs that lead to restricted material, such as restricted content and related URLs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Christopher Timm, Sudhir Achuthan
  • Publication number: 20140201201
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing and displaying user-generated content. User-generated content is received from a user over a network. A conversation related to the received user-generated content is identified. A score associated with the identified conversation is calculated based on one or more parameters related to the user or the conversation. The user-generated content is provided for display in relation to the conversation, based on the calculated score associated with the conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Sang Chul SONG, Sudhir ACHUTHAN, Thu KYAW, Sean Christopher TIMM, Aaron T. SOULES, Vineet MAHAJAN
  • Publication number: 20140164401
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for presenting content recommendations. In one implementation, a method is provided for providing content recommendations to a plurality of users. The method may include generating a first plurality of content recommendations for a first user using a first plurality of methods, each of the first plurality of methods having a weight associated therewith. The method may further include selecting a second plurality of content recommendations from the first plurality of content recommendations based on the weights associated with the first plurality of methods. The method may further include providing the second plurality of content recommendations to the first user. The method may further include updating the weights associated with the first plurality of methods based on engagement by the first user with the second plurality of content recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Thu KYAW, Sang Chul SONG, Sean Christopher TIMM, Sudhir ACHUTHAN, Mikhail BARRETT, Vineet MAHAJAN