Patents by Inventor Steve Yankovich

Steve Yankovich 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: 20140085333
    Abstract: In a system for augmented reality product instructions, tutorials and visualizations a method may include receiving a request for information from a client device, the request including image data and a request type; converting, using at least one processor, the image data into a digital fingerprint; comparing the digital fingerprint to a plurality of stored fingerprints to identify an object in the image data; and generating an augmented reality view of the identified object based on the request type; and transmitting the augmented reality view to the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Bagath Pugazhendhi, Steve Yankovich
  • Publication number: 20140052327
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided including a processor, a memory, and a vehicle tracking portal. The vehicle tracking portal is configured to obtain vehicle identification information regarding a vehicle. Then diagnostic information regarding the vehicle can be obtained. Then, based on the vehicle identification and the diagnostic information, a recommended service for the vehicle can be determined. A user can then be alerted to the recommended service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Peter Hosein, Steve Yankovich, Steve Romero, Selina Lam, Krystal Rose Higgins
  • Publication number: 20140052745
    Abstract: A method of automatically performing a search based on user interest detected in a vehicle is provided. A user interest of a user in a vehicle is detected by examining sensor information from one or more sensors in the vehicle. A search is automatically performed for items relevant to the user interest. A user interface in the vehicle is then caused to display the items relevant to the user interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Peter Hosein, Steve Yankovich, Steve Romero, Selina Lam, Krystal Rose Higgins
  • Publication number: 20140052559
    Abstract: A method of dynamically altering a user interface based on safety level is provided. A user interface is provided to a user in a vehicle with the user interface including a selectable option to wirelessly place a bid on an electronic auction. The selectable option is based, at least in part, on an auction parameter. A safety level score is then determined for the vehicle. The auction parameter is then dynamically altered based on the speed of the vehicle, resulting in a change to the selectable option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Peter Hosein, Steve Yankovich, Steve Romero, Selina Lam, Krystal Rose Higgins
  • Publication number: 20140046802
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an enhanced user experience at an event or venue are provided. The systems and methods provided herein provide venue-specific location-based services to the user through the user's mobile device. Such services include allowing a user to order merchandise and concessions from their seat using their mobile device and delivering the ordered items to their seat. Such services also include determining a user's seat location from a scanned code on the user's ticket and providing a map to and from their seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Marc HOSEIN, Steve YANKOVICH, Nate LYMAN, Selina LAM
  • Patent number: 8626600
    Abstract: Methods and systems to generate and manage an item trading card are provided. A method may include providing an interface to access an item trading card associated with an item, and generating the item trading card including an item identifier associated with the item, a trading card identifier associated with the trading card, item data about the item, and market data about the item. The method further includes sharing the item trading card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Veres
  • Publication number: 20130334304
    Abstract: A method and a system convert the value of a gift card for use with a mobile device. A gift card listing of gift cards available for exchange offers is generated in a gift card exchange market. A captured digital image of a first gift card from a first issuer from a first digital payment account is transferred to a second digital payment account. The captured digital image of the first gift card is for use by a second user. A captured digital image of the second gift card from the second issuer from a second digital payment account is transferred to the first digital payment account. The captured digital image of the second gift card is for use by a first user. The first gift card and the second gift card are listed for exchange in the gift card exchange market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres
  • Publication number: 20130238614
    Abstract: In various example embodiments, systems and methods to provide sizing content recommendations are provided. Search parameters are received from a user. In response, sizing data for the user is accessed. Using the sizing data, content from a marketplace matching the sizing data and the search parameters are determined. The matching content comprises a list of one or more items available from the marketplace. The matching content is prioritized for presentation to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Ganga Muthyala
  • Patent number: 8523054
    Abstract: A method and a system convert the value of a gift card for use with a mobile device. A gift card converter module associates a value of the gift card with a digital wallet of the mobile device. A digital wallet module enables a financial transaction with the digital wallet of the mobile device. A storage device stores the value of the gift card associated with the digital wallet and the corresponding financial transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres
  • Patent number: 8511543
    Abstract: A method and a system convert the value of a gift card for use with a mobile device. The value of the gift card is determined from an issuer of the gift card. The value of the gift card is stored in a digital payment account in a storage device. The digital payment account stores values of gift cards from issuers. A financial transaction corresponding to the issuer of the gift card is performed on the digital payment account. The value of a first gift card from a first issuer of a first digital payment account is exchanged with the value of a second gift card from a second issuer of a second digital payment account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres
  • Patent number: 8433710
    Abstract: In various example embodiments, systems and methods to provide sizing content recommendations are provided. Search parameters are received from a user. In response, sizing data for the user is accessed. Using the sizing data, content from a marketplace matching the sizing data and the search parameters are determined. The matching content comprises a list of one or more items available from the marketplace. The matching content is prioritized for presentation to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Ganga Muthyala
  • Publication number: 20130073435
    Abstract: Methods and systems to generate and manage an item trading card are provided. A method may include providing an interface to access an item trading card associated with an item, and generating the item trading card including an item identifier associated with the item, a trading card identifier associated with the trading card, item data about the item, and market data about the item. The method further includes sharing the item trading card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Veres
  • Publication number: 20130036382
    Abstract: A device incorporates a touch-enabled screen configured to accept a user's interaction with the touch screen to control display of the results of online searches for information and ecommerce listings. A user's interaction with the touch screen of the device with multipoint pinch gestures facilitates navigation through large volumes of search results. Touch-enabled navigation with pinch gestures to elaborate or contract the results of a given search may present a more definitive view of those results or present a better indication of the requirement for a further search by the user. Listings of item data with elaborated or contracted details are produced through corresponding scaling processes which are in turn controlled through associated multipoint pinch gestures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Han-Shen Yuan, Ryan Melcher, Steve Yankovich
  • Publication number: 20130036383
    Abstract: A device incorporates a touch-enabled screen configured to accept a user's interaction with the touch screen to control display of the results of searches for information online and for listings within ecommerce sites. A user's interaction with multipoint pinch gestures, applied to the touch screen and immediately above item data listings, navigates through large volumes of search results. By touch-selection of a facet of the item data returned in an item listing, a user may scale a characteristic of the selected facet of item data according to an application of multipoint pinch gestures. By application of a pinch-out and a pinch-in gesture respectively, a date facet of metadata may be scaled backward and forward in time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Han-Shen Yuan, Ryan Melcher, Steve Yankovich
  • Publication number: 20120253992
    Abstract: A method and a system to generate and manage an inventory are provided. The system may include a memory to store an inventory having a list of items owned by a consumer. An identification module may add an item to the inventory. A collection module may collect additional data about the added item. A tracking module may collect market data about the added item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Melcher, Steve Yankovich, Vincent Villanueva, Mohan Patt, Jennifer Chang, Enoch Chen, Danny Chang
  • Publication number: 20120234912
    Abstract: A method and a system convert the value of a gift card for use with a mobile device. The value of the gift card is determined from an issuer of the gift card. The value of the gift card is stored in a digital payment account in a storage device. The digital payment account stores values of gift cards from issuers. A financial transaction corresponding to the issuer of the gift card is performed on the digital payment account. The value of a first gift card from a first issuer of a first digital payment account is exchanged with the value of a second gift card from a second issuer of a second digital payment account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres
  • Publication number: 20120239483
    Abstract: A method and a system offer an incentive to a user of a mobile device based on a geographic location of the mobile device and the intent of the user. A processor-implemented location identification module determines the geographic location of the mobile device of the user. A processor-implemented item identification module identifies an item specified by the user at the geographic location of the mobile device. A processor-implemented incentive module offers an incentive from at least one merchant within a predefined distance based on the identified item and the geographic location of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres
  • Publication number: 20120239501
    Abstract: A method and a system offer an incentive to a user of a mobile device based on a geographic location of the mobile device and the intent of the user. A processor-implemented location identification module determines the geographic location of the mobile device of the user. A processor-implemented item identification module identifies an item specified by the user at the geographic location of the mobile device. A processor-implemented incentive module offers an incentive from at least one merchant within a predefined distance based on the identified item and the geographic location of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres
  • Publication number: 20120234911
    Abstract: A method and a system convert the value of a gift card for use with a mobile device. A gift card converter module associates a value of the gift card with a digital wallet of the mobile device. A digital wallet module enables a financial transaction with the digital wallet of the mobile device. A storage device stores the value of the gift card associated with the digital wallet and the corresponding financial transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres
  • Publication number: 20120238254
    Abstract: A method and a system generate offers to a user of a mobile device based items identified in a video frame from a mobile device. A video frame selector module determines a video frame to process from the mobile device. An item identification module identifies an item in the determined video frame and tags the determined video frame with an identification of the item. Offers of the identified item from at least one merchant are generated to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Yankovich, Ryan Melcher, Robert Dean Veres