Daniel J Wascovich

US Patent:

8005906, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

May 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/117575

Inventors:

Nathanael Joe Hayashi - Piedmont CA, US
Audrey Y. Tsang - San Francisco CA, US
Matthew Fukuda - San Francisco CA, US
Daniel James Wascovich - San Francisco CA, US
Michael Quoc - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Yahoo! Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206, 709207, 709203, 709217

Abstract:

A system, apparatus, and method are directed to managing contextual based mobile searches. A context oriented user interface interprets inputs from a mobile user based on vitality information. In one embodiment, the input may be interpreted as a request to perform a context-based search over a network using at least some of the vitality information. Vitality information may include a location of the mobile device, a time of day, an event, information from the mobile user's calendar, past behavior of the mobile user, weather, social networking data, aggregate behaviors, or even information about proximity of a social contact. By employing vitality information to perform a mobile search, better search results and a richer user experience may be provided that includes a sense of community, a sense of presence (e. g. , a sense of “here-ness. ”). In one embodiment, the mobile user may provide comments to others regarding the search results.

US Patent:

8370349, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Feb 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/712855

Inventors:

Michael Quoc - San Francisco CA, US
Daniel James Wascovich - San Francisco CA, US
Edward Ho - San Jose CA, US
Jonathan James Trevor - Santa Clara CA, US
Matthew Fukuda - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Yahoo! Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707732, 707710, 707737

Abstract:

A device, system, and method are directed towards enabling a mobile device user to perform a federated search across a plurality of disparate contact data stores, including a phone directory, IM store, an email address book, a buddy list, a social networking group, a SMS list, or any of a variety of other communication contact data stores. When a user inputs a character, a dynamic search is performed across the various contact data stores. The results of the search may be repeatedly updated based on additional input characters. The results of the search may be displayed on the mobile device organized by categories of the contact data stores and/or a preferred communication mechanism. The results may also indicate a preferred mechanism for communicating with the displayed name.

US Patent:

8599801, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Feb 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/670400

Inventors:

Andrew Baio - Palo Alto CA, US
Daniel James Wascovich - San Francisco CA, US
Edward Ho - San Jose CA, US
Nathanael Joe Hayashi - Piedmont CA, US
Jonathan James Trevor - Santa Clara CA, US
Leonard Lin - Palo Alto CA, US
Matthew Fukuda - San Francisco CA, US
Michael Quoc - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Yahoo! Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

H04W 4/00

US Classification:

370338, 370312, 370352, 455466, 455519

Abstract:

A device, system, and method are directed towards determining a start and/or an end time for a spontaneous event. A mobile device user creates a group for the spontaneous event, and sends the members an invite. During the event, members share media content and/or text messages with other members. Based, in part, on a flow of media content and/or text messages between the members, a determination of a start time and/or end time of the spontaneous event is automatically performed. The start time may be based on when the group is created and/or revised when a flow rate of the media content and/or messages exceed a threshold. The end time may be based on the flow rate being less than another threshold. The location of the spontaneous event may also be determined based on a location of the member's mobile devices during the event.

US Patent:

20080141138, Jun 12, 2008

Filed:

Dec 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/567335

Inventors:

Chris Kalaboukis - Los Gatos CA, US
Audrey Y. Tsang - San Francisco CA, US
Daniel J. Wascovich - San Francisco CA, US
Matthew Fukuda - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

YAHOO! INC. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715741

Abstract:

Disclosed are apparatus and methods for providing and reading status. In general, a user may select from a wide variety of status indicators so as to define his/her current status. The status indicators may correspond to any combination of the user's mood or location, as well as location at a specific time. A status indicator may also promote an item, business, or concept for the user. A status indicator may also be automatically selected based on a particular action of the user. Mechanisms for posting one or more portions of a particular status-providing user's current status indicator to another user's device may also be provided. The status-providing user may also select permission settings for one or more other users to receive specific portions of the status-providing user's status indicator so that a requesting user only receives the portions of the status-providing user's status indicator to which he/she is authorized.

US Patent:

20080235084, Sep 25, 2008

Filed:

Mar 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/688749

Inventors:

Michael Quoc - San Francisco CA, US
Andrew Baio - Palo Alto CA, US
Daniel James Wascovich - San Francisco CA, US
Edward Ho - San Jose CA, US
Edward Stanley Ott - Palo Alto CA, US
Gordon David Luk - Sunnyvale CA, US
Nathanael Joe Hayashi - Piedmont CA, US
Jonathan James Trevor - Santa Clara CA, US
Leonard Lin - Pato Alto CA, US
Matthew Fukuda - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Yahoo! Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 14

Abstract:

A device, system, and method are directed towards determining a suggested characteristic for an event. At least two events are determined. In one embodiment, at least one characteristic is determined for one of the event. A plurality of other characteristics is determined for the other event. The characteristics of the two events may be determined implicitly from communications during the events or from user input. Based on a relationship between the determined characteristics, the suggested characteristic for the event is then determined. In one embodiment, the relationship is defined as a match of characteristics. The event may then be modified based on the suggested characteristic. For example, a suggested member may be invited to join the event, or the event's time, location, or name may be changed. If the other event is current or pending, the event and the other event may be combined.

US Patent:

20080320139, Dec 25, 2008

Filed:

Jun 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/767776

Inventors:

Matthew K. Fukuda - San Francisco CA, US
Cynthia Johanson - San Francisco CA, US
Scott Gatz - San Francisco CA, US
Daniel James Wascovich - San Francisco CA, US
Michael Quoc - San Francisco CA, US
Eric Fixler - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

Yahoo! Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709226

Abstract:

A mobile device, system, and method are directed towards identifying and employing social agents within a social network for distribution of multimedia content virally over mobile devices. The social agent may identify one or more multimedia content items for distribution. The social agent may also identify recipients of the viral distributions, or the recipients may be automatically identified based on the social network. The recipients may receive a message that enables them to access a playlist of the social agent's multimedia content. The playlist may be associated with a card display that displays information about the social agent on one side. The recipient may then ‘flip’ the card to display the playlist. Playing of a selection in the playlist may then enable the social agent to receive a reward. The recipient may also distribute the social agent's playlist to another recipient, thus virally distributing multimedia content within the social network.

US Patent:

20110072125, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Nov 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/955771

Inventors:

Michael Quoc - San Francisco CA, US
Andrew Baio - Palo Alto CA, US
Daniel James Wascovich - San Francisco CA, US
Edward Ho - San Jose CA, US
Nathanael Joe Hayashi - Piedmont CA, US
Jonathan James Trevor - Santa Clara CA, US
Leonard Lin - Palo Alto CA, US
Mathew Fukuda - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Yahoo! Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709223

Abstract:

A device, system, and method are directed towards determining a suggested characteristic for an event. At least two events are determined. In one embodiment, at least one characteristic is determined for one of the event. A plurality of other characteristics is determined for the other event. The characteristics of the two events may be determined implicitly from communications during the events or from user input. Based on a relationship between the determined characteristics, the suggested characteristic for the event is then determined. In one embodiment, the relationship is defined as a match of characteristics. The event may then be modified based on the suggested characteristic. For example, a suggested member may be invited to join the event, or the event's time, location, or name may be changed. If the other event is current or pending, the event and the other event may be combined.