Patents by Inventor William C. O'Conor

William C. O'Conor 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: 20150113410
    Abstract: Audio files representing files intended primarily for viewing (e.g., by sighted users) are created and organized into hierarchies that mimic those of the original files as instantiated at original websites incorporating such files. Thus, visually impaired users are provided access to and navigation of the audio files in a way that mimics the original website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Bradley, William C. O'Conor, David Ide
  • Publication number: 20120239405
    Abstract: A system and method for generating audio content. Content is automatically retrieved from a website. The content is converted to audio files. The audio files are associated with a hierarchy. The hierarchy is determined from the website. One or more audio files are communicated to an electronic device utilized by a user in response to a request from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: William C. O'Conor, Nathan T. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20120240045
    Abstract: Audio files representing files intended primarily for viewing (e.g., by sighted users) are created and organized into hierarchies that mimic those of the original files as instantiated at original websites incorporating such files. Thus, visually impaired users are provided access to and navigation of the audio files in a way that mimics the original website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Bradley, William C. O'Conor, David Ide
  • Patent number: 8260616
    Abstract: A system and method for generating audio content. Content is automatically retrieved from an original website according to a predetermined schedule to generate retrieved content. The retrieved content is converted to one or more audio file. A hierarchy is assigned to the one or more audio files to provide an audible website that mimics a hierarch of the retrieved content as represented at the original website. The audible website is stored in a database for retrieval by one or more users. A first user input is received indicating an attempt to access the original website. The audible website is indicated as being associated with the original website in response to the user selection. Portion of the audible website are played in response to a second user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: AudioEye, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. O'Conor, Nathan T. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20110231192
    Abstract: A system and method for generating audio content. Content is automatically retrieved from an original website according to a predetermined schedule to generate retrieved content. The retrieved content is converted to one or more audio file. A hierarchy is assigned to the one or more audio files to provide an audible website that mimics a hierarch of the retrieved content as represented at the original website. The audible website is stored in a database for retrieval by one or more users. A first user input is received indicating an attempt to access the original website. The audible website is indicated as being associated with the original website in response to the user selection. Portion of the audible website are played in response to a second user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: William C. O'Conor, Nathan T. Bradley
  • Patent number: 7966184
    Abstract: Systems and methods for an audio-based content management, navigation and retrieval system are provided. The system translates and organizes content, for example text, Podcasts, RSS, pictures, video, into audio output, and provides intelligent access to the content for use on the internet, mobile phones, MP3 devices, or other digital devices. A user may listen to and navigate content by listening to streaming audio and performing simple keystroke or audio commands from an Internet enabled or other digital device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Audioeye, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. O'Conor, Nathan T. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20070208687
    Abstract: Systems and methods for an audio-based content management, navigation and retrieval system are provided. The system translates and organizes content, for example text, Podcasts, RSS, pictures, video, into audio output, and provides intelligent access to the content for use on the internet, mobile phones, MP3 devices, or other digital devices. A user may listen to and navigate content by listening to streaming audio and performing simple keystroke or audio commands from an Internet enabled or other digital device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: William C. O'Conor, Nathan T. Bradley