Scott R Lynn

US Patent:

6595859, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Apr 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/295953

Inventors:

Scott W. Lynn - Shawnee KS

Assignee:

Virtumundo, Inc. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 42, 705 14

Abstract:

An Internet marketing method and game is designed for promoting access to the web site which hosts the game, and to keep potential consumers occupied on the web site for exposure to several different advertisements, or to a few advertisements repeatedly. The inventive game is centered around a âpoint and clickâ system in which a screen display is provided which includes a game image made up of a large number of individual pixels. A player is encouraged to randomly select a pixel or image area location on the game image which selected pixel or image area location is then compared to one or more stored prize winning pixel or image area locations. Players are encouraged to play the game as many times as they like, and with each play, one or more advertisements are displayed on the screen outside of the picture, and on losing response pages with each additional âplayâ of the game.

US Patent:

8121895, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Feb 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/350163

Inventors:

Scott W. Lynn - Kansas City MO, US

Assignee:

Adknowledge, Inc. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 144, 705 1416, 707769

Abstract:

A system directs a browser or browsing application associated with a user to a targeted web site after the user performs at least two activations or “clicks” of his pointing device. The first “click” is typically on a communication provided by the system, serving as an intermediary, and the second “click” is typically on a first data object or web page of the intermediary, before the browser of the user is redirected to a second data object or targeted web page, typically associated with a party unrelated to the party or entity controlling the system.

US Patent:

8249929, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Dec 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/294188

Inventors:

Scott W. Lynn - Kansas City MO, US

Assignee:

Adknowledge, Inc. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 144, 705 1449, 705 1473, 705 145

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for providing content in accordance with informational campaigns or advertisements administered by one or more distribution partners. the distribution partners typically revenue share with the system administrator (system owner), who coordinates the informational campaigns and sends electronic mails (e-mails) associated therewith. By applying a distribution optimization formula to various informational or advertising campaigns of the distribution partners, e-mails with links to these distribution partners will be sent to users, and each user who opens the e-mail and clicks on a portion of the e-mail over an underlying link, will be directed to the requisite distribution partner, typically the server associated therewith.

US Patent:

8626845, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Dec 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/647749

Inventors:

Scott Lynn - Kansas City MO, US
Shane Brady - Stilwell KS, US
John Linden - Kansas City MO, US

Assignee:

Adknowledge, Inc. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

709206, 709203, 705 1451, 705 144, 705 1439, 705 1449

Abstract:

The present invention relates to generating time relevant content for electronic communications, such as electronic mail (e-mail). The time relevant content is delivered when the electronic communications are acknowledged by the recipient based upon receipt of an electronic indicator, such as a returned request(s), at a home server. In the case of electronic mail, the time relevant content is dynamic, as it is assembled at the time the e-mail is opened, as opposed to the time when the e-mail is sent, as is the case with conventional or static e-mail and other similar electronic communications.

US Patent:

20050038861, Feb 17, 2005

Filed:

Aug 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/915975

Inventors:

Scott Lynn - Kansas City MO, US
Shane Brady - Stilwell KS, US
John Linden - Kansas City MO, US

International Classification:

G06F015/16

US Classification:

709206000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to generating time relevant content for electronic communications, such as electronic mail (e-mail). The time relevant content is delivered when the electronic communications are acknowledged by the recipient based upon receipt of an electronic indicator, such as a returned request(s), at a home server. In the case of electronic mail, the time relevant content is dynamic, as it is assembled at the time the e-mail is opened, as opposed to the time when the e-mail is sent, as is the case with conventional or static e-mail and other similar electronic communications.

US Patent:

20060248110, Nov 2, 2006

Filed:

Oct 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/256871

Inventors:

Scott Lynn - Kansas City MO, US
Travis Tisa - Webster NY, US
Kevin Eppinger - Kansas City MO, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707102000

Abstract:

A user creates an advertising campaign by selecting categories and building communications associated with the requisite categories selected. Each user places a bid amount on each category and when the requisite category is selected, the communications associated with the highest bid amounts are sent to recipients, typically over e-mail and/or web channels. The communications typically include text and a link, that includes the uniform resource locator (URL) of a targeted web sire associated with the user, such that when the recipient user activates the link, the browser of the recipient is directed to the targeted web site of the user.

US Patent:

20080052629, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

Aug 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/844983

Inventors:

David Phillips - Leawood KS, US
Scott Lynn - Kansas City MO, US
Shane Brady - Stilwell KS, US

Assignee:

ADKNOWLEDGE, INC. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

G06F 15/177
G06F 3/00
G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

715736, 705 1, 715760

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring the time a user spends on a web site. This data as to the time spent on the web site may be used to determine the validity of the click that caused the user's browsing application to be directed to this web site. Systems and methods are also disclosed for detecting fraudulent clicks based on the location of web browser windows.

US Patent:

20080098075, Apr 24, 2008

Filed:

Jul 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/774106

Inventors:

Dan O'BRYAN - Kansas City MO, US
Scott LYNN - Kansas City MO, US
David PHILLIPS - Leawood KS, US
Michael FITZGERALD - Kansas City MO, US
Edward GILMORE - Roeland Park KS, US

Assignee:

ADKNOWLEDGE, INC. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206000

Abstract:

A system provides individualized communications to each user, based on data corresponding to each user, for placement into electronic communications by a sending party, that may not be related to the party providing the content. The content provided to the electronic communications may be generated at least in part when the communication is opened by a the intended recipient. The content may be the body of an electronic mail as well as a tag line or footer in an electronic mail.