Tammy L Savage

US Patent:

7234117, Jun 19, 2007

Filed:

Aug 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/230247

Inventors:

Melora Zaner - Seattle WA, US
Kathleen Mulcahy - Seattle WA, US
Erica Sanders - Seattle WA, US
Cesare John Saretto - Seattle WA, US
Eugene Zarakhovsky - Seattle WA, US
Eugene Mesgar - Seattle WA, US
Neel Ishwar Murarka - Seattle WA, US
Heather Ferguson - Centralia WA, US
Asta Glatzer - Redmond WA, US
Rama Ranganath - Seattle WA, US
Tammy Savage - Seattle WA, US
John Vert - Seattle WA, US
Linda Stone - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715758, 715751, 715769, 715753

Abstract:

A novel application and user interface for facilitating group interactions over a network integrates messaging, file sharing, media playing, journaling, profiles, and gaming into a cohesive environment. The groups facilitated by the invention are persistent and mobile in that a user does not have to recollect and reconfigure the group each time he or she wants to interact with the group online and, while online, the group may be taken from one activity to another without having to disband and reconnect at the second activity. The application is modular so as to be extensible to include other activities and functionalities. In an embodiment, the group interaction application utilizes a peer-to-peer network environment to facilitate network communications between group members.

US Patent:

7373609, May 13, 2008

Filed:

Apr 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/279357

Inventors:

Melora Zaner - Seattle WA, US
Cesare John Saretto - Seattle WA, US
Eugene Mesgar - Seattle WA, US
Neel Ishwar Murarka - Seattle WA, US
Eun-Kyung Chung - Redmond WA, US
Kathleen Mulcahy - Seattle WA, US
Rama Ranganath - Seattle WA, US
Erica Sanders - Seattle WA, US
Tammy Savage - Seattle WA, US
Linda Stone - Seattle WA, US
John Vert - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715753, 715751, 715752

Abstract:

A novel virtual calling card system and method aid in the formation of online relationships, serving as an introduction tool and as a contact mechanism. The calling card is an exchangeable entity that is automatically updated, ensuring that the recipient or viewer sees the most current version of the card. The card may display an aspect ratio that is the same as that of a traditional business card, and has a front side and a reverse side. Furthermore, the card provides a number of avenues for the card owner to express themselves, including an array of affiliation symbols, a most recent mood symbol, and a text field. The reverse side of the card can display a representation of the owner's social network, so that the recipients of the card may identify common friends and associates. Thus, the sewer-based card exchange appears to users as an exchange in the physical world.

US Patent:

7464342, Dec 9, 2008

Filed:

Feb 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/276446

Inventors:

Tammy L Savage - Seattle WA, US
Wende E Copfer - Bothell WA, US
Allison O'Mahony - Redmond WA, US
Rodney C Edwards - Redmond WA, US
Darwin K Yamamoto - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/00
G06F 13/00

US Classification:

715840, 715853

Abstract:

A customizable service provider user interface is described. In an implementation, a user is logged onto a suite a web services, to which, the user has not previously logged on. A user interface is output having a plurality of portions, one or more of which are customizable by the user through use of one or more overlays to customize interaction with the suite of web services.

US Patent:

7516409, Apr 7, 2009

Filed:

Apr 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/279356

Inventors:

Melora Zaner - Seattle WA, US
Cesare John Saretto - Seattle WA, US
Eugene Mesgar - Seattle WA, US
Neel Ishwar Murarka - Seattle WA, US
Eun-Kyung Chung - Redmond WA, US
Kathleen Mulcahy - Seattle WA, US
Rama Ranganath - Seattle WA, US
Erica Sanders - Seattle WA, US
Tammy Savage - Seattle WA, US
Linda Stone - Seattle WA, US
John Vert - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715751, 715752, 715753, 715758

Abstract:

A novel virtual calling card system and method aid in the formation of online relationships, serving as an introduction tool and as a contact mechanism. The calling card is an exchangeable entity that is automatically updated, ensuring that the recipient or viewer sees the most current version of the card. The card may display an aspect ratio that is the same as that of a traditional business card, and has front side and a reverse side. Furthermore, the card provides a number of avenues for the card owner to express themselves, including an array of affiliation symbols, a most recent mood symbol, and a text field. The reverse side of the card can display a representation of the owner's social network, so that recipients of the card may identify common friends and associates. Thus, the server-based card exchange appears to users as an exchange in the physical world.

US Patent:

7530028, May 5, 2009

Filed:

Feb 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/770794

Inventors:

Kathleen Mulcahy - Seattle WA, US
Eun-Kyung Chung - Redmond WA, US
Geoffrey Elliott - Seattle WA, US
Heather Ferguson - Centralia WA, US
Asta Roseway - Redmond WA, US
Tammy Savage - Seattle WA, US
Melora Zaner - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715772, 715753, 715759, 715706

Abstract:

A novel technique enables participants of an online group interaction to capture and encapsulate an ongoing activity at a particular moment in time. During the online group interaction, a user activates an icon, and is enabled to select properties of the saved memory, such as icon color/image for the saved material, what parts of the shared experience to save, etc. For example, the user may want to save all or some of the conversation, music played, scores for a game played, and the pictures viewed during the session, as well as any other portion desired. The saved material may represent a snapshot of the activity at save time, or may comprise a sequence of events up to the point that the material was saved. While saving the selected material, the application displays an animation such as an origami-type animation of a box folding up from a flat sheet.

US Patent:

7571213, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Mar 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/811035

Inventors:

Joseph Walkush - New York NY, US
Melora Zaner - Seattle WA, US
Tammy Savage - Seattle WA, US
Eun-Kyung Chung - Redmond WA, US
Caroline Rockey - Seattle WA, US
Eugene Mesgar - Palo Alto CA, US
Heather Ferguson - Ithaca NY, US
Kathleen Mulcahy - Brighton MA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206, 709204, 709207, 715751, 715758

Abstract:

Bubble messaging may include creating a bubble message and seamlessly sending the bubble message to one or more recipients. The bubble message may include message text and a bubble message shape specification. As a result of the bubble message being sent, a notification of the bubble message may be received. The notification of the bubble message may be displayed and, in response to recipient interaction with the displayed notification, a bubble message open animation may be displayed that provides a transition to a shape specified by the bubble message shape specification. The bubble message may be displayed with the shape specified by the bubble message shape specification. A bubble message editor may be configured to enable the creation and seamless sending of the bubble message. A bubble message viewer may be configured to enable the display of bubble messages. The bubble message may be unmodifiable after creation.

US Patent:

7689922, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Apr 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/379640

Inventors:

Melora Zaner - Seattle WA, US
Kathleen Mulcahy - Seattle WA, US
Erica Sanders - Seattle WA, US
Cesare John Saretto - Seattle WA, US
Eugene Mesgar - Seattle WA, US
Neel Ishwar Murarka - Seattle WA, US
Heather Ferguson - Centralia WA, US
Asta Glatzer - Redmond WA, US
Rama Ranganath - Seattle WA, US
Tammy Savage - Seattle WA, US
John Vert - Seattle WA, US
Linda Stone - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715751, 715753, 715754, 715755, 715758, 715759

Abstract:

A novel application and user interface for facilitating group interactions over a network integrates messaging, file sharing, media playing, journaling, profiles, and gaming into a cohesive environment. The groups facilitated by the invention are persistent and mobile in that a user does not have to recollect and reconfigure the group each time he or she wants to interact with the group online and, while online, the group may be taken from one activity to another without having to disband and reconnect at the second activity. The application is modular so as to be extensible to include other activities and functionalities. In an embodiment, the group interaction application utilizes a peer-to-peer network environment to facilitate network communications between group members.

US Patent:

7702728, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Jan 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/769425

Inventors:

Melora Zaner - Seattle WA, US
Eun-Kyung Chung - Redmond WA, US
Kathleen Mulcahy - Seattle WA, US
Cesare John Saretto - Seattle WA, US
Asta Roseway - Redmond WA, US
Tammy Savage - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709205, 715758

Abstract:

Techniques for enabling mobile shared group interaction are described. Members of a group may access, through a user interface, group activities that provide a shared, synchronous, interactive experience. An interface may be provided via a mobile device such as a cellular telephone that enables members who are mobile to participate in group activities with other members who are also mobile or who are logged on via a non-mobile device such as a desktop computer system.