Patents by Inventor William F. Gerba

William F. Gerba 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: 9392328
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a software agent, an electronic device, a display, and a content management system. The electronic device accesses the software agent and interprets it with a software application, such as a web browser. Embedded within the software agent is a playback system, which dictates content to be shown, and a monitoring system, which collects logging and status data. At least some of the content is stored on the electronic device prior to display, and at least some of the logging and status data is stored on the electronic device prior to being transferred to the content management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Zaretzky, William F. Gerba
  • Patent number: 9176922
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a content management system, a controller, and an electronic display. The electronic display is integrated into an object, such as the packaging of a consumer product. The content management system sends instructions to the controller for determining content to display. The instructions depend in part on status information obtained by the controller from an external source. At least one instruction pertains to extended periods when the controller is unable to communicate with the content management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gerba, Jeremy Zaretzky
  • Publication number: 20140259036
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a software agent, an electronic device, a display, and a content management system. The electronic device accesses the software agent and interprets it with a software application, such as a web browser. Embedded within the software agent is a playback system, which dictates content to be shown, and a monitoring system, which collects logging and status data. At least some of the content is stored on the electronic device prior to display, and at least some of the logging and status data is stored on the electronic device prior to being transferred to the content management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: WIRESPRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Zaretzky, William F. Gerba
  • Patent number: 8756316
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a software agent, an electronic device, a display, and a content management system. The electronic device accesses the software agent and interprets it with a software application, such as a web browser. Embedded within the software agent is a playback system, which dictates content to be shown, and a monitoring system, which collects logging and status data. At least some of the content is stored on the electronic device prior to display, and at least some of the logging and status data is stored on the electronic device prior to being transferred to the content management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Zaretzky, William F. Gerba
  • Publication number: 20130290505
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a content management system, a controller, and an electronic display. The electronic display is integrated into an object, such as the packaging of a consumer product. The content management system sends instructions to the controller for determining content to display. The instructions depend in part on status information obtained by the controller from an external source. At least one instruction pertains to extended periods when the controller is unable to communicate with the content management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gerba, Jeremy Zaretzky
  • Publication number: 20130290401
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a software agent, an electronic device, a display, and a content management system. The electronic device accesses the software agent and interprets it with a software application, such as a web browser. Embedded within the software agent is a playback system, which dictates content to be shown, and a monitoring system, which collects logging and status data. At least some of the content is stored on the electronic device prior to display, and at least some of the logging and status data is stored on the electronic device prior to being transferred to the content management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: WIRESPRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Zaretzky, William F. Gerba
  • Patent number: 8473580
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a content management system, a controller, and an electronic display. The electronic display is integrated into an object, such as the packaging of a consumer product. The content management system sends instructions to the controller for determining content to display. The instructions depend in part on status information obtained by the controller from an external source. At least one instruction pertains to extended periods when the controller is unable to communicate with the content management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gerba, Jeremy Zaretzky
  • Patent number: 8260880
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a content management system, a controller, and an electronic display. The electronic display is integrated into an object, such as the packaging of a consumer product. The content management system sends instructions to the controller for determining content to display. The instructions depend in part on status information obtained by the controller from an external source. At least one instruction pertains to extended periods when the controller is unable to communicate with the content management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gerba, Jeremy Zaretzky
  • Patent number: 8260842
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a software agent, an electronic device, a display, and a content management system. The electronic device accesses the software agent and interprets it with a software application, such as a web browser. Embedded within the software agent is a playback system, which dictates content to be shown, and a monitoring system, which collects logging and status data. At least some of the content is stored on the electronic device prior to display, and at least some of the logging and status data is stored on the electronic device prior to being transferred to the content management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Zaretzky, William F. Gerba
  • Publication number: 20020040389
    Abstract: A system and method for a remotely managed content distribution using a communication network. A central server stores instruction data in which the instruction data includes a name corresponding to content data. A node is in data communication with the central server via the communication network. The first node has a transceiver and a central processing unit. The transceiver receives the instruction data from the central server. The central processing unit constructs a network structure table corresponding to a network topology and locations of content within the network. The first node uses the network structure table to determine the location of content corresponding to the name of the content data in the received script.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Applicant: WireSpring Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Gerba, Jeremy Zaretzky