Patents by Inventor Vernon Guymon

Vernon Guymon 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: 20070002057
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for home page customization and e-commerce support is disclosed. The present invention relates to avatar home pages and the combination of a home page customization service with an e-commerce marketplace through which users can purchase home page decorations made by third party developers. Various embodiments include a “chat now” online matching system and a real-time map showing the geographical location of users in an online community.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Matt Danzig, Marcus Gosling, Vernon Guymon, William Harvey, Eric Ries
  • Publication number: 20060077205
    Abstract: A computer-implemented chat system having dual channel communications and self-defining product structures is disclosed. The system and method includes providing a first logical communication channel between a first chat client and a second chat client, the first logical channel conveying text chat messages between the first chat client and the second chat client; providing a second logical communication channel between the first chat client and the second chat client, the second logical channel conveying text chat command/control information between the first chat client and the second chat client; and using the chat command/control information to modify a 3D chat scene displayed on each of the first chat client and the second chat client systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Vernon Guymon, Eric Ries, William Harvey, Matt Danzig, Marcus Gosling