Michael K Kim

US Patent:

6662231, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/608270

Inventors:

Joseph St-John Drosset - Naperville IL
Michael Kim - Naperville IL
Christopher J. Bottorf - Chicago IL
Juan C. McMillan - Evanston IL

Assignee:

SEI Information Technology - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 1516

US Classification:

709229, 709203, 709217, 709219, 709227, 709231

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method and system for providing audio service to a client through a communication network. A user subscribes to the service and the users access to audio files is contingent upon authorization and validation. Once authorized, the user may access and stream out audio date files, or similar types of files, to the client device through the communication network. Metrics are maintained for the play-out of each audio file and payment may be allocated to an owner of rights in the audio file based on the play-out statistics. The user may maintain customized play lists on the server for playing out preselected audio files. A play list may be sent to another user. The server may also be configured to select audio files not previously selected by the user based on the users past selection behavior or based on the users stated preferences. The audio files identified by the server are then suggested to the user. The user may also be referred by the server to a sales site to purchase a recording of the audio file.

US Patent:

7620215, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Sep 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/226276

Inventors:

David R. Parlin - Redmond WA, US
John M. Thornton - Kirkland WA, US
Michael H. Kim - Issaquah WA, US
Michael J. Gilmore - Bothell WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06K 9/40

US Classification:

382117, 382275

Abstract:

A method for applying localized image effects to digital images is provided. The method includes receiving a selection representing a location in proximity to a region in the digital image requiring one or more correction. The region requiring correction is processed by an image processing engine to determine the boundaries of the region. The image processing engine applies one or more image effects to the region and varies an intensity level associated with each image effect according to the number clicks received at the location in proximity to the region requiring the correction.

US Patent:

7860866, Dec 28, 2010

Filed:

Mar 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/056027

Inventors:

Michael Han-Young Kim - Issaquah WA, US
Andrew S. Ivory - Woodinville WA, US
Ignatius Setiadi - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707737, 707752

Abstract:

Even clusters are created based n a first metadata and second metadata of the electronic document. The event clusters are associated with an event id and each electronic document is associated with the event identifier of it corresponding event cluster. A user may then browse or otherwise access the electronic documents based on the event identifier.

US Patent:

8396246, Mar 12, 2013

Filed:

Aug 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/199799

Inventors:

Karthik G. Anbalagan - Bellevue WA, US
Scott R. Ramsby - Kirkland WA, US
Chunkit J. Chan - Redmond WA, US
Michael H. Kim - Issaquah WA, US
John M. Thornton - Kirkland WA, US
Timothy R. O'Connor - Redmond WA, US
Alexander S. Brodie - Redmond WA, US
Samuel J. Pinson - Sultan WA, US
Bryan P. Ferguson - Redmond WA, US
Gyorgy K. Schadt - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382100, 382118, 382173, 382276

Abstract:

An image to be shared with other users based on input from a first user is received. A second user is identified from a tag of the image, and information is provided, based at least in part on the tag, to one or both of the first user and the second user. Additionally, after editing of an image a determination can be made as to whether a region of the image having an associated tag has been affected by the editing. The tag associated with the region is altered if the region has been affected by the editing, otherwise the tag associated with the region is left unaltered. Furthermore, the tag can include a first portion storing data identifying a region of the image to which the tag corresponds, and a second portion storing data identifying a person shown in the region.

US Patent:

20040204069, Oct 14, 2004

Filed:

Mar 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/113428

Inventors:

John Cui - Bloomingdale IL, US
Emad Isaac - Woodridge IL, US
Michael Kim - South Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

H04M001/00

US Classification:

455/557000, 455/418000, 455/569100

Abstract:

In a remote communications device (), a method of operating a personal communications system () includes coupling the remote communications device () to a vehicle (), wherein the remote communications device () comprises substantially all functionality of the personal communications system and the remote communications device utilizing at least one vehicle resource () while coupled to the vehicle. The remote communications device can configure at least one vehicle subsystem () while coupled to the vehicle and access content through remote communications device utilizing at the at least one vehicle resource. When remote communications device is uncoupled from the vehicle, it retains the functionality of the personal communications system () and remote communications device () can access content independent of the vehicle resources.

US Patent:

20100054601, Mar 4, 2010

Filed:

Aug 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/199800

Inventors:

Karthik G. Anbalagan - Bellevue WA, US
Scott R. Ramsby - Kirkland WA, US
Chunkit J. Chan - Redmond WA, US
Michael H. Kim - Issaquah WA, US
John M. Thornton - Kirkland WA, US
Timothy R. O'Connor - Redmond WA, US
Alexander S. Brodie - Redmond WA, US
Samuel J. Pinson - Sultan WA, US
Bryan P. Ferguson - Redmond WA, US
Ryan A. Kabir - Bellevue WA, US
Eric Richards - Redmond WA, US
Eric W. Doerr - Kirkland WA, US
William D. Sproule - Woodinville WA, US
Shawn L. Morrissey - Redmond WA, US
Mindy C. King - Kirkland WA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06K 9/34
G06F 17/30
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

382180, 7071041, 707E17019, 707E17026, 707E17044, 707E17032

Abstract:

A global tag for an image is received identifies one or more objects in the image, and a region-specific tag for the image identifies one or more objects in a region of the image. The global tag and the region-specific tag are stored with the image. Displayed, along with the image, is an identifier for each of the one or more objects identified in the global tag, and an identifier for each of the one or more objects identified in the region-specific tag. Different users are able to maintain different names for the same person, allowing the same tag of the image to be used as the basis for displaying the image with different names for the different users. Additionally, the tags can be used as a basis for generating a credits list of people that are included in a compilation of images.

US Patent:

20110093466, Apr 21, 2011

Filed:

Dec 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/973068

Inventors:

Michael Han-Young Kim - Issaquah WA, US
Andrew S. Ivory - Woodinville WA, US
Ignatius Setiadi - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707737, 707E17089

Abstract:

Event clusters are create based on a first metadata and second metadata of the electronic document. The event clusters are associated with an event id and each electronic document is associated with the event identifier of its corresponding event cluster. A user may then browse or otherwise access the electronic documents based on the event identifier.

US Patent:

20120110456, May 3, 2012

Filed:

Nov 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/917461

Inventors:

Vanessa Larco - Kirkland WA, US
Alan T. Shen - Redmond WA, US
Michael Han-Young Kim - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/16

US Classification:

715728

Abstract:

A system and method are disclosed for providing a NUI system including a speech reveal mode where visual objects on a display having an associated voice command are highlighted. This allows a user to quickly and easily identify available voice commands, and also enhances an ability of a user to learn voice commands as there is a direct association between an object and its availability as a voice command.