Patents by Inventor Tyler A. Strand

Tyler A. Strand 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).

  • Patent number: 9569806
    Abstract: Improved approaches to allow a portable electronic device to dynamically present location-specific information while the portable electronic device is at a predetermined location are disclosed. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device has a display that can display the location-specific information and has wireless capabilities for use in receiving the location-specific information from the server. The location-specific information can, for example, augment other information that is to be presented on the display. In one embodiment, the location-specific information can be information pertaining to a media item being played in an establishment, such as a store, where the portable electronic device is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Payam Mirrashidi, Tyler A. Strand, Mark Miller, Ellis M. Verosub, Yoon Sub Hwang
  • Patent number: 8667422
    Abstract: Improved approaches to allow a portable electronic device to dynamically present location-specific information while the portable electronic device is at a predetermined location are disclosed. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device has a display that can display the location-specific information and has wireless capabilities for use in receiving the location-specific information from the server. The location-specific information can, for example, augment other information that is to be presented on the display. In one embodiment, the location-specific information can be information pertaining to a media item being played in an establishment, such as a store, where the portable electronic device is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandrea Anderson, Mark Miller, Payam Mirrashidi, Ellis M. Verosub, Tyler A. Strand, Joseph M. Rossell
  • Patent number: 8321294
    Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Aople Inc.
    Inventors: Claude P. Carlier, Colin Meldrum, Tyler A. Strand
  • Publication number: 20120130840
    Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Claude P. Carlier, Colin Meldrum, Tyler A. Strand
  • Patent number: 8108261
    Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Claude P. Carlier, Colin Meldrum, Tyler A. Strand
  • Publication number: 20090089117
    Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Claude P. Carlier, Colin Meldrum, Tyler A. Strand
  • Publication number: 20090063293
    Abstract: Improved approaches to allow a portable electronic device to dynamically present location-specific information while the portable electronic device is at a predetermined location are disclosed. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device has a display that can display the location-specific information and has wireless capabilities for use in receiving the location-specific information from the server. The location-specific information can, for example, augment other information that is to be presented on the display. In one embodiment, the location-specific information can be information pertaining to a media item being played in an establishment, such as a store, where the portable electronic device is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Payam Mirrashidi, Tyler A. Strand, Mark Miller, Ellis M. Verosub, Yoon Sub Hwang
  • Publication number: 20090064056
    Abstract: Improved approaches to allow a portable electronic device to dynamically present location-specific information while the portable electronic device is at a predetermined location are disclosed. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device has a display that can display the location-specific information and has wireless capabilities for use in receiving the location-specific information from the server. The location-specific information can, for example, augment other information that is to be presented on the display. In one embodiment, the location-specific information can be information pertaining to a media item being played in an establishment, such as a store, where the portable electronic device is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandrea Anderson, Mark Miller, Payam Mirrashidi, Ellis M. Verosub, Tyler A. Strand, Joseph M. Rossell