Patents by Inventor Steve Glassman

Steve Glassman 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: 20120259695
    Abstract: In response to a query for information in a geographic region or at a location, ranked ads may be plotted on, or in association with, a map (e.g., as a list beside the map), satellite photo, or any other form of visual representation of geographic information (referred to generally as “maps”). Sponsored ads might be shown in a dedicated place and/or might be elevated above other non-sponsored search results (e.g., Yellow Page listings). The number of ads shown in the list and/or plotted on the map could vary as a function of the resolution of the map or geographic image. The ads could be ranked or scored, and attributes or features of various ads may be a function of such a score or ranking. The plots on the map might be selectable to provide a pop-up with further information and possibly sponsored information (such as images, further ads, etc).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Steve Glassman, Joshy Joseph, Bill Kilday, Giao Nguyen, Dominic Preuss, Sridhar Ramaswamy
  • Publication number: 20080086356
    Abstract: In response to a query for information in a geographic region or at a location, ranked ads may be plotted on, or in association with, a map (e.g., as a list beside the map), satellite photo, or any other form of visual representation of geographic information (referred to generally as “maps”). Sponsored ads might be shown in a dedicated place and/or might be elevated above other non-sponsored search results (e.g., Yellow Page listings). The number of ads shown in the list and/or plotted on the map could vary as a function of the resolution of the map or geographic image. The ads could be ranked or scored, and attributes or features of various ads may be a function of such a score or ranking. The plots on the map might be selectable to provide a pop-up with further information and possibly sponsored information (such as images, further ads, etc).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Steve Glassman, Joshy Joseph, Bill Kilday, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Giao Nguyen, Dominic Preuss