Patents by Inventor Tyler Hilker

Tyler Hilker 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: 20200019600
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for and a method of collaborative annotation of digital content. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of annotating digital content is provided. An annotation related to a portion of a volume of digital content is created. The annotation is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the annotation and the portion of the volume of the digital content. The annotation is created by a first user. A comment is created by a second user in response to the annotation. The comment is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the comment and the annotation. The portion of the volume of the digital content is displayed together with at least an identification of the annotation and at least an identification of the comment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Copia Interactive, LLC.
    Inventors: Raymond Lee HAYNES, Dave NELSON, Robb SMIGIELSKI, Brian CUNNINGHAM, Tyler HILKER
  • Publication number: 20180373689
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for and a method of collaborative annotation of digital content. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of annotating digital content is provided. An annotation related to a portion of a volume of digital content is created. The annotation is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the annotation and the portion of the volume of the digital content. The annotation is created by a first user. A comment is created by a second user in response to the annotation. The comment is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the comment and the annotation. The portion of the volume of the digital content is displayed together with at least an identification of the annotation and at least an identification of the comment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Copia Interactive, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Lee HAYNES, Dave Nelson, Robb Smigielski, Brian Cunningham, Tyler Hilker
  • Patent number: 10031903
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for and a method of collaborative annotation of digital content. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of annotating digital content is provided. An annotation related to a portion of a volume of digital content is created. The annotation is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the annotation and the portion of the volume of the digital content. The annotation is created by a first user. A comment is created by a second user in response to the annotation. The comment is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the comment and the annotation. The portion of the volume of the digital content is displayed together with at least an identification of the annotation and at least an identification of the comment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: COPIA INTERACTIVE, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Lee Haynes, II, Dave Nelson, Robb Smigielski, Brian Cunningham, Tyler Hilker
  • Patent number: 9892104
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for and a method of collaborative annotation of digital content. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of annotating digital content is provided. An annotation related to a portion of a volume of digital content is created. The annotation is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the annotation and the portion of the volume of the digital content. The annotation is created by a first user. A comment is created by a second user in response to the annotation. The comment is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the comment and the annotation. The portion of the volume of the digital content is displayed together with at least an identification of the annotation and at least an identification of the comment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: COPIA INTERACTIVE, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Lee Haynes, II, Dave Nelson, Robb Smigielski, Brian Cunningham, Tyler Hilker
  • Publication number: 20130254645
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for and a method of collaborative annotation of digital content. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of annotating digital content is provided. An annotation related to a portion of a volume of digital content is created. The annotation is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the annotation and the portion of the volume of the digital content. The annotation is created by a first user. A comment is created by a second user in response to the annotation. The comment is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the comment and the annotation. The portion of the volume of the digital content is displayed together with at least an identification of the annotation and at least an identification of the comment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Raymond Lee Haynes, II, Dave Nelson, Robb Smigielski, Brian Cunningham, Tyler Hilker
  • Publication number: 20120036423
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for and a method of collaborative annotation of digital content. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of annotating digital content is provided. An annotation related to a portion of a volume of digital content is created. The annotation is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the annotation and the portion of the volume of the digital content. The annotation is created by a first user. A comment is created by a second user in response to the annotation. The comment is stored in computer-readable memory in a manner that maintains a logical connection between the comment and the annotation. The portion of the volume of the digital content is displayed together with at least an identification of the annotation and at least an identification of the comment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: COPIA INTERACTIVE, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Lee Haynes, II, Dave Nelson, Robb Smigielski, Brian Cunningham, Tyler Hilker