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Brian C. Hicks, Redwood City, CA US
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20100107227 | SEGREGATING ANONYMOUS ACCESS TO DYNAMIC CONTENT ON A WEB SERVER, WITH CACHED LOGONS - A system and method are provided for segregating access to dynamic content on multiple websites hosted by a web server. When a request is received for dynamic content from a website, a UserRetriever module identifies a path to the content and retrieves a username and password corresponding to the website, from a database that is separate from the web server and used for other purposes (e.g., billing). A UserImpersonator module requests a logon handle for that username from a logon cache manager. The logon handle is used to associate the request with the impersonated user account instead of the default anonymous user account with which the request was initially associated. The dynamic content is retrieved and served under the context of the restricted impersonated user account session, after which the applied logon handle is stripped off and the request is re-associated with the default anonymous user account. | 04-29-2010 |
20110282909 | SECREGATING ANONYMOUS ACCESS TO DYNAMIC CONTENT ON A WEB SERVER, WITH CACHED LOGONS - A system and method are provided for segregating access to dynamic content on multiple websites hosted by a web server. When a request is received for dynamic content from a website, a UserRetriever module identifies a path to the content and retrieves a username and password corresponding to the website, from a database that is separate from the web server and used for other purposes (e.g., billing). A UserImpersonator module requests a logon handle for that username from a logon cache manager. The logon handle is used to associate the request with the impersonated user account instead of the default anonymous user account with which the request was initially associated. The dynamic content is retrieved and served under the context of the restricted impersonated user account session, after which the applied logon handle is stripped off and the request is re-associated with the default anonymous user account. | 11-17-2011 |
Brian Robert Hicks, Oakland, CA US
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20100042524 | TECHNIQUES FOR RECONCILING BILLED EXPENSES WITH PROVISIONS OF A LEASE AGREEMENT - Techniques for facilitating more efficient and accurate reconciliation processing are provided. Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques for determining a tenant's expected share of operating expenses for a leased property, and for performing a reconciliation to identify discrepancies between the tenant's expected share of the operating expenses and actual amounts of expenses billed to the client by the landlord are provided. The tenant's expected share of the operating expenses is determined based upon operating expense-related information extracted from the lease agreement. | 02-18-2010 |
Carl Edward Hicks, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20160063506 | CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) COMPUTER PROGRAM USER INTERFACE ADAPTATION BASED UPON SALES INTERACTION EVALUATION - Embodiments of the invention include adapting a CRM user interface responsive to an analysis of CRM interactions data. In a method of the invention, different organizational representatives assign different qualitative values to correspondingly different interactions with one or more customers registered with the CRM system. Selected ones of the interactions are associated with resulting stages of a sales cycle for the corresponding customers and an elapsed time between the stages of the sales cycle is computed for the corresponding customers resulting from corresponding ones of the interactions. A particular stage of the sales cycle is selected for a particular customer and a specific interaction to be performed is determined based upon a computed fastest elapsed time for other customers at the particular stage. Finally, a user interface to the CRM system is updated to promote the specific interaction and to present the qualitative value assigned to the specific interaction. | 03-03-2016 |
Charles L. Hicks, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20140092709 | PVDF SONAR TRANSDUCER SYSTEM - A sound navigation and ranging (SONAR) transducer system comprises a transmit element and a receive element. The transmit element may be formed from ceramic material and configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal into a body of water. The transmit element may include a first component configured to transmit the ultrasonic signal in a first direction and a second component configured to transmit the ultrasonic signal in a second direction. The receive element may be formed from polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) in the shape of a sheet of material and configured to receive a reflection of the ultrasonic signal after the ultrasonic signal is reflected from objects in the body of water. The receive element may include a first section configured to receive reflections from the first direction and a second section configured to receive reflections from the second direction. | 04-03-2014 |
Cory Hicks, San Jose, CA US
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20100287183 | SHARING AND COLLABORATION OF SEARCH FINDINGS - Sharing of search histories is facilitated with a computer based system and method that allow a searcher to share search results generated without prior authentication of an identity with a search engine. Sharing and collaboration are further facilitated by allowing search history items to be shared with a minimum of additional searcher input. Context for the search history items is provided by associating a search query with an accessed document link without requiring separate tagging of the link by the searcher. | 11-11-2010 |
Creighton M. Hicks, San Francisco, CA US
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20130135094 | DETERMINATION OF A STATUS OF A DOOR LOCK - A method and system for determining a status of a door lock. A receiver device receives a broadcast signal from a broadcast device built into a door. The door lock is configured to lock and unlock the door. The receiver device is located remotely from the door. The broadcast signal includes a door lock status of the door lock. The door lock status includes a first input bit of 0 or 1 and a second input bit of 0 or 1. A main receiver circuit within the receiver device uses a first AND gate and a second AND gate within the main receiver circuit to process the first input bit and the second input bit to generate a first output bit and a second output bit, respectively. The main receiver circuit stores the first and second output bits in a memory location within the receiver device. | 05-30-2013 |
Danielle Hicks, Modesto, CA US
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20130015632 | WHEELCHAIR WITH LEVER DRIVETRAIN - A manually powered wheelchair includes a first lever associated with a first rear wheel and demountably coupled to a first drivetrain, the first lever having a first brake thereon. The wheelchair also includes a second lever associated with a second rear wheel and demountably coupled to a second drivetrain, the second lever having a second brake thereon. Each drivetrain includes a chainring, a chain, and a freewheel, and each drivetrain has a fixed gear ratio. The freewheel of each drivetrain is actuated by manual pivoting of the lever associated therewith. In use, the wheelchair achieves changes in mechanical advantage when a user shifts the user's hands up and down the first and second levers. | 01-17-2013 |
20130062857 | WHEELCHAIR WITH LEVER DRIVETRAIN - A manually powered wheelchair includes a first lever associated with a first rear wheel and demountably coupled to a first drivetrain, the first lever having a first brake thereon. The wheelchair also includes a second lever associated with a second rear wheel and demountably coupled to a second drivetrain, the second lever having a second brake thereon. Each drivetrain includes a chainring, a chain, and a freewheel, and each drivetrain has a fixed gear ratio. The freewheel of each drivetrain is actuated by manual pivoting of the lever associated therewith. In use, the wheelchair achieves changes in mechanical advantage when a user shifts the user's hands up and down the first and second levers. | 03-14-2013 |
Deborah Hicks, Irvine, CA US
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20110229537 | ORAL SUPPLEMENT - An oral supplement containing bilberry extract, quercetin, beta-carotene, co-enzyme Q-10, lipoic acid, vitamins, and minerals, which supports skin health, as well as a method of administering the same, alone and in conjunction with a topical skin care composition, is disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
20110229538 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE COMPOSITION - Topical skin care compositions containing a combination of ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, brown algae extract, and a blend of botanical extracts comprising cucumber extract, watercress extract, birch leaf extract, red clover extract, and St. John's wort extract, and, optionally, ginseng extract, as well as methods of using the same, are disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
Dennis Hicks, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110121656 | Systems and methods for delivering power in response to a connection event - Systems and methods are provided for delivering power from a first energy source to a second energy source. An electrical system for delivering power from a first energy source to a second energy source comprises an interface configured to be coupled to the second energy source, a switching element coupled between the first energy source and the interface, and a processing system coupled to the switching element and the interface. The processing system is configured to identify a connection event based on an electrical characteristic of the interface that is indicative of the interface being coupled to the second energy source and operate the switching element to provide a path for current from the first energy source in response to identifying the connection event. | 05-26-2011 |
20130082533 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING POWER IN RESPONSE TO A CONNECTION EVENT - Systems and methods are provided for delivering power from a first energy source to a second energy source. An electrical system for delivering power from a first energy source to a second energy source comprises an interface configured to be coupled to the second energy source, a switching element coupled between the first energy source and the interface, and a processing system coupled to the switching element and the interface. The processing system is configured to identify a connection event based on an electrical characteristic of the interface that is indicative of the interface being coupled to the second energy source and operate the switching element to provide a path for current from the first energy source in response to identifying the connection event. | 04-04-2013 |
Diana L. Hicks, Burlingame, CA US
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20110056855 | PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS FOR MOVING CLOTHING OR OTHER ITEMS WITH HANGER IN PLACE - A container comprises a bag having an open end and a closed end, a slit generally centrally located at the closed end, two gussets located at the closed end for expansion of the bag, a plastic draw string at the open end, and lines imprinted on a face of each bag, where items on hangers can be placed inside the bag bringing the hangers to the top of the bag and through the slit, the draw string can be pulled taut and tied at the open end of the bag to secure the items on hangers, and the contents of the bag can be printed on the lines imprinted on the face of the bag. | 03-10-2011 |
Eugene R. Hicks, Escondido, CA US
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20140291455 | FLUID LINE CLAMP - A fluid line clamp includes one or more blocks with holes for receiving fluid lines therein. The fluid line clamp further includes a first backing plate, a second backing plate, and a shielding plate. The first and second backing plates are spaced apart from each other to receive the blocks therebetween. The shielding plate is disposed at a distance from the blocks and includes an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner surface of the shielding plate is rigidly attached to the backing plates. The outer surface of the shielding plate is configured to rigidly attach to a hot body of a machine. | 10-02-2014 |
Gary Dwayne Hicks, Murrieta, CA US
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20100088847 | SWIVEL CASTER - The swivel caster includes a wheel, a yoke leg and a plastic top cap. The wheel is underneath and assembled with the yoke leg by a nut and axle which is through two axle holes of the yoke leg and the center of the wheel hub. There is an open hole in the yoke leg body so a metal shaft can bolt up inside and then be pressed into the inner hole of the plastic top cap. There is an insert molded into the yoke body hole and the upper part of the insert performs as a raceway. The king pin or metal shaft, extends through the insert and is then fixed with the plastic top cap. The raceway of the insert holds several small metal balls. The plastic top cap has a lip that forms a raceway for the small balls. | 04-15-2010 |
Glenn Hicks, Riverside, CA US
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20110016590 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016591 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 01-20-2011 |
20120064539 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 03-15-2012 |
20120064540 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 03-15-2012 |
Glenn R. Hicks, Castro Valley, CA US
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20100192265 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES FROM DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA LECONTE AND USES THEREOF - Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the Western Corn Rootworm, | 07-29-2010 |
20110154545 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES FROM DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA LECONTE AND USES THEREOF - Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the Western Corn Rootworm, | 06-23-2011 |
20140194306 | NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES FROM DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA LECONTE AND USES THEREOF - Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the Western Corn Rootworm, | 07-10-2014 |
Graham Macdonald Hicks, San Francisco, CA US
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20110083109 | Electronic Whiteboard - A method and apparatus for use with an electronic display system including a display surface wherein the system is capable of identifying a touch location on at least a portion of the display surface of a contact with the display surface, the display surface having a display area, the method for moving a cursor icon about at least a portion of the display area and comprising the steps of identifying first and second areas within the display area having first and second area surfaces, respectively, sensing a touch location on the first area surface and presenting a cursor icon on the second area surface as a function of the touch location on the first area surface. | 04-07-2011 |
James E. Hicks, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20100309389 | SMART REMOTE CONTROL - A remote control unit for an entertainment system comprising a television or other display device, and a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the televisions. The remote control unit is adapted to send and receive information signals to and from the television and to the peripheral devices to control the devices. The television and remote control unit both preferably includes a receiver and transmitter and appropriate memory and logic coupled to the transmitter and receiver. Alternatively, the remote control unit preferably includes a receiver and transmitter and a repeater coupled to the receiver and the transmitter. In operation, the remote control unit sends commands to the television, which responds by sending information or a specific command back to the remote control unit. The remote control unit then retrieves and sends a specific command or repeats and sends the command received from the television to the appropriate peripheral device. | 12-09-2010 |
James Roy Carl Hicks, San Jose, CA US
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20150113551 | COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH CONTENT DELIVERY MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A computing system includes: a control unit configured to: capture an activity indicator representing a sound indicator, a movement indicator, or a combination thereof, determine a cheer indicator based on filtering the activity indicator according to a sound type, a movement type, or a combination thereof, determine a support cheer level based on aggregating a plurality of the cheer indicator, and a user interface, coupled to the control unit, configured to present the support cheer level. | 04-23-2015 |
James Roy Carl Hicks, Mountain View, CA US
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20150367233 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WITH CHALLENGE MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - An electronic system includes: a communication unit is configured to communicate a challenge; a user interface, coupled to the communication unit is configured to select rich content for a point of view based on the challenge; and a storage unit, coupled to the user interface, is configured to capture a response to the point of view based on the challenge. | 12-24-2015 |
Jarrod Hicks, San Jose, CA US
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20150222803 | SELF ARTICULATING BEHIND-WALL CAMERA - In one general embodiment, a system for viewing partially or fully enclosed areas comprises a camera coupled to a first end of an elongated member and a viewing device operatively coupled to the camera. The system also includes a controller coupled to a second end of the elongated member for controlling at least one of the member, the camera, and the viewing device, wherein the elongated member has a cross sectional area of less than about one square inch at a point toward the first end of the elongated member. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 08-06-2015 |
Jessie Lee Hicks, San Fernando, CA US
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20100064735 | Furniture pad folding machine - The Furniture Pad Folding Machine is a dry cleaning chine that is multi-faceted; it can clean and disinfect furniture pads and the machine has the ability to fold furniture pads. The machine is portable and can function on the moving truck and at the warehouse. | 03-18-2010 |
John R. Hicks, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090318767 | Laryngoscope Blade and Method of Use - A laryngoscope blade for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation includes a laryngoscope blade portion connectable to a laryngoscope handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube; and a black light source carried by the blade portion to prompt the visible effects of fluorescence and phosphorescence with respect to the patient's vocal cords for viewing the vocal cords and passing of the endotracheal tube there between during endotracheal intubation. | 12-24-2009 |
20090318768 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - A laryngoscope for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation includes a handle and a laryngoscope blade connected to the upper end of the handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube. The handle is bent or curved along its length with the lower end portion bent or curved inwardly towards the blade, and finger gripping indents are formed on the inner surface of the handle, along with a blade stop adjacent the handle to restrict contact between the blade and handle. A black light source may be carried by the blade. | 12-24-2009 |
20090318769 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - A laryngoscope for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation. The laryngoscope includes a handle to be gripped by a medical professional in performing the endotracheal intubation; a blade portion extending from the handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube; a power source; and a black light source powered by the power source and carried by the blade portion to prompt the visible effects of fluorescence and phosphorescence with respect to the patient's vocal cords for viewing the vocal cords and passing of the endotracheal tube there between during endotracheal intubation. | 12-24-2009 |
20100152541 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - A laryngoscope blade for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation includes a laryngoscope blade portion connectable to a laryngoscope handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube, the blade portion includes a proximal portion and a distal portion; a white light source carried by the blade portion; a black light source carried by the blade portion to prompt the visible effects of fluorescence and phosphorescence with respect to the patient's vocal cords for viewing the vocal cords and passing of the endotracheal tube there between during endotracheal intubation, the black light source located closer to the distal portion and the white light located to the proximal portion, and the black light source emitting electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of 300 to 450 nm. | 06-17-2010 |
20120078056 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - An endotracheal intubation system for performing an endotracheal intubation includes an endotracheal tube insertable into the patient's mouth, between the patient's vocal cords into the patient's larynx, and into the patient's trachea for opening the patient's airway. A stylet for the endotracheal tube includes an illuminating material comprising at least one of a fluorescent and phosphorescent material to aid in visibility and positioning of at least one of the stylet and the endotracheal tube. | 03-29-2012 |
20120330103 | Laryngoscope and Method of Use - A laryngoscope device for use in the performance of direct laryngoscopy, the device including a laryngoscope blade portion connectable to a laryngoscope handle through a connector, the laryngoscope blade comprising an ultraviolet light, a white light and an imaging or viewing device at the same distance relative to the distal end of the laryngoscope blade. | 12-27-2012 |
20120330104 | HANDLE FOR FIBER OPTIC DEVICE - A laryngoscope handle for use with a fiber optic laryngoscope blade having fiber optics includes a laryngoscope handle body configured to be gripped by a handle of a user; one or more power sources carried by the handle body; a light source assembly carried by the handle body and powered by the one or more power sources; a connection section for mechanically connecting the fiber optic laryngoscope blade to the laryngoscope handle and optically coupling the light source assembly in the laryngoscope handle to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade, wherein the light source assembly includes at least two different types of light sources and a light mixing chamber where light emitted from the two different types of light sources mix to create a combined, mixed light that is transmitted to the fiber optics of the fiber optic laryngoscope blade for emission there from. | 12-27-2012 |
Kourtny Hicks, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090154669 | CREATION AND MANAGEMENT OF VOICEMAIL GREETINGS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Methods, graphical user interfaces and devices for creation and management of voicemail greetings are disclosed. A user of a mobile communication device can create and manage multiple voicemail greetings. In one aspect, a user of a mobile communication device can create customized voicemails. The customized voicemails can be assigned to specific contacts (or groups of contacts) known to the mobile communication device. The customized voicemail greetings can also have controlled expiration dates. In another aspect, customized voicemails can be assigned to incoming calls in real-time. | 06-18-2009 |
20100011388 | System and method for creating playlists based on mood - Suggested media playlists are created by an electronic device based upon the mood of a user as analyzed by the electronic device. The electronic device may suggest media items for playback based upon the user's past preferences for certain media items during previously similar moods. | 01-14-2010 |
20100058251 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL GESTURE DETECTION - An omnidirectional electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device can perform operations associated with a combination of inputs that can, in some cases, be recognized irrespective of the position or orientation in which they are applied to the electronic device. The inputs can include, for example, single or multi-touch taps, presses, swipes, rotations, characters and symbols. The inputs can be provided one or more times in succession and can be held for an amount of time. In one embodiment, an omnidirectional media player can perform media operations associated with a combination of inputs that can be recognized irrespective of the position or orientation in which they are applied to an input area of the media player. | 03-04-2010 |
20120178424 | CREATION AND MANAGEMENT OF VOICEMAIL GREETINGS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Methods, graphical user interfaces and devices for creation and management of voicemail greetings are disclosed. A user of a mobile communication device can create and manage multiple voicemail greetings. In one aspect, a user of a mobile communication device can create customized voicemails. The customized voicemails can be assigned to specific contacts (or groups of contacts) known to the mobile communication device. The customized voicemail greetings can also have controlled expiration dates. In another aspect, customized voicemails can be assigned to incoming calls in real-time. | 07-12-2012 |
Mack Hicks, San Francisco, CA US
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20150278808 | TRANSACTION COORDINATOR FOR DIGITAL CERTIFICATE VALIDATION AND OTHER SERVICES - Systems and methods for facilitating electronic commerce by securely providing certificate-related and other services including certificate validation and warranty. In a preferred embodiment, these services are provided within the context of a four-corner trust model. The four-corner model comprises a buyer, or subscribing customer, and a seller, or relying customer, who engage in an on-line transaction. The buyer is a customer of a first financial institution, or issuing participant. The issuing participant operates a certificate authority and issues the buyer a hardware token including a private key and a digital certificate signed by the issuing participant. The seller is a customer of a second financial institution, or relying participant. The relying participant operates a certificate authority and issues the seller a hardware token including a private key and a digital certificate signed by the relying participant. The system also includes a root certificate authority that operates a certificate authority that issues digital certificates to the issuing and relying participants. At the time of a transaction, the buyer creates a hash of the transaction data, signs the hash, and transmits the transaction data, the signature, and its digital certificate to the seller. The seller may then request system services via a connection with its financial institution, the relying participant. The system services may include a certificate status check service and a warranty service. The certificate status check service allows the relying customer to validate the subscribing customer's certificate. The warranty service allows the relying customer to receive a collateral-backed warranty that the subscribing customer's certificate is valid. Each participant and the root entity is provided with a transaction coordinator for combining services and operations into a single transaction having the qualities of atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability. The transaction coordinator provides a single consistent interface for certificate-status messages and requests, as well as messages and requests relating to other services. | 10-01-2015 |
Terry Hicks, San Mateo, CA US
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20110246209 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING CUSTOMER FLOW AND ARRIVAL TIMES USING POSITIONAL TRACKING OF MOBILE DEVICES - A method and system for predicting customer flow and arrival times using positional tracking of mobile devices whereby data associated with one or more participating businesses is obtained including, but not limited to, the business name and the business location. The positions of one or more mobile devices associated with one or more consumers are tracked and an estimated direction/path and speed of the one or more consumers is thereby determined. A probability that the one or more consumers will utilize a particular participating business and/or products/services associated with a participating business, is then determined and the estimated arrival times at the particular participating business of consumers deemed probable to utilize the particular participating business is calculated. Data representing the number of consumers deemed probable to utilize the particular participating business and/or the estimated arrival times at the particular participating business of consumers deemed probable to utilize the particular participating business is then provided to the particular participating business. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246304 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS BASED ON POSITIONAL TRACKING OF MOBILE DEVICES AND FINANCIAL DATA - A method and system for providing targeted advertisements based on positional tracking of mobile devices and financial data whereby data associated with one or more participating businesses is obtained including, but not limited to, the business name and the business location. A mobile device associated with a consumer is associated with financial data associated with the consumer and the position of the mobile device associated with the consumer is tracked. A probability that the consumer will respond to an offer or advertisement for a particular participating business, and/or specific products and/or services associated with a particular participating business, is then determined for the consumer based, at least in part on the financial data associated with the consumer. The consumer's estimated arrival time at a defined point in the vicinity of the particular participating business is then calculated and the participating business is provided the opportunity to send the consumer one or more offers and/or information regarding the participating business in relative “real-time”. | 10-06-2011 |
20120109733 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC MARKETING DEVICES BASED ON "REAL-TIME" DATA - A method and system for providing dynamically customized marketing devices using real-time consumer data whereby shopping analytics data associated with a consumer regarding a consumer's current purchase related activity is monitored and/or collected. The shopping analytics data associated with the consumer is then used to automatically modify, and/or create, the terms of a mobile coupon, or other marketing device, and present the transformed mobile coupon, or other marketing device, to the consumer, in relative real-time, and in response to changing circumstances indicated by the shopping analytics data associated with the consumer. | 05-03-2012 |
Terry R. Hicks, San Mateo, CA US
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20120191514 | SYSTEMS METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR OPTING INTO MERCHANT ADVERTISING USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Requesting and distributing electronic advertisements including electronic coupons and sales advertisements. A user of a mobile communication device such as a Smartphone views a current electronic advertisement of a merchant on a screen of the mobile communication device. After viewing the current electronic advertisement, the user wants to opt in to receive more electronic advertisements from the merchant and launches an application on the mobile communication device or accesses a software program. The application or program generates a request to receive additional electronic advertisements from that particular merchant. In response, additional electronic advertisements are provided to the user, e.g., through an intermediate computer and interfaces with a merchant computer or other source of electronic advertisements of the merchant. In this manner, merchant advertisements receive interested and targeted consumers who are able to receive electronic advertisements from a selected merchant without registering or providing personal information to the selected merchant. | 07-26-2012 |
Thomas Ahn Hicks, San Francisco, CA US
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20140278993 | INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING - A method for providing and displaying advertising content. The method can include: sending, by a client device, a request for advertisement content; receiving, by the client device and in response to the request, an advertisement instruction set defining a plurality of client-interactive controls, the advertisement instruction set identifying a plurality of images, each of the plurality of images comprising an indication of at least one of the plurality of client-interactive controls; detecting a set of user inputs each associated with at least one of the plurality of client-interactive controls; identifying, by the client device and in response to each user input of the set of user inputs, an image of the plurality of images based on a current image displayed by the client device and the client-interactive control associated with the user input; and displaying the image by the client device. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas Paul Hicks, Tustin, CA US
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20160031135 | THERMOSET IN-MOLD FINISHING FILM - This invention relates to the manufacturing of durable thermoset in-mold finishing films (TIMFFs) combining in-mold decorating and in-mold durable exterior grade coating capabilities, to molded articles having TIMFFs adhering to their surfaces and both showing a decoration and providing protection, and to thermosetting resin formulations used in the manufacturing of TIMFFs. In some embodiments, the thermoset is prepared via polyurethane chemistry; the manufacturing process comprises reaction injection molding (RIM) with a specially designed mold; and articles having TIMFFs adhering to their surfaces include graphic panels for durable signage, structural graphics, molded flooring, prefabricated housing, aerospace structures and body panels, automotive structures and body panels, and marine structures and body panels. In addition to RIM, the TIMFF technology is also compatible with other processes, such as injection molding, compression molding, resin transfer molding, spin casting, rotational molding, thermoforming, roll lamination, use of a platen/laminate press, and blow molding. | 02-04-2016 |
Thomas Vernon Hicks, Murrieta, CA US
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20100088847 | SWIVEL CASTER - The swivel caster includes a wheel, a yoke leg and a plastic top cap. The wheel is underneath and assembled with the yoke leg by a nut and axle which is through two axle holes of the yoke leg and the center of the wheel hub. There is an open hole in the yoke leg body so a metal shaft can bolt up inside and then be pressed into the inner hole of the plastic top cap. There is an insert molded into the yoke body hole and the upper part of the insert performs as a raceway. The king pin or metal shaft, extends through the insert and is then fixed with the plastic top cap. The raceway of the insert holds several small metal balls. The plastic top cap has a lip that forms a raceway for the small balls. | 04-15-2010 |