Monica A Tran

US Patent:

8301164, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Mar 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/425925

Inventors:

Monica Tran - San Francisco CA, US
Gavin Peacock - Walnut Creek CA, US
James Roseborough - Piedmont CA, US
David Lowell - San Francisco CA, US
Aravind Nallan - San Jose CA, US
Ian Farmer - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

MobiTV, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

H04W 24/00
H04H 20/71

US Classification:

4554561, 455 301

Abstract:

Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.

US Patent:

20080081640, Apr 3, 2008

Filed:

Sep 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/859688

Inventors:

Monica Tran - San Francisco CA, US
Gavin Peacock - Walnut Creek CA, US
James Roseborough - Piedmont CA, US
David Lowell - San Francisco CA, US
Aravind Nallan - San Jose CA, US
Ian Farmer - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

MOBITV, INC. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

H04Q 7/22
H04N 5/445
H04Q 7/12

US Classification:

4554563, 34053913, 4554561, 725 40

Abstract:

Techniques and mechanisms are provided for sending targeted content and data to mobile devices. Location information associated with a device is determined. In some instances, the location information is manually entered. In other instances, the location information is determined automatically from characteristics associated with the device. Location information can be obtained from global positioning system (GPS) data, cell-site triangulation, Internet Protocol (IP) address detection, etc. Content and advertising can be provided in a location relevant manner to the mobile device.

US Patent:

20100191578, Jul 29, 2010

Filed:

Oct 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/579756

Inventors:

Monica Tran - Hayward CA, US
Christine Kim Cho - Cupertino CA, US
Stanley Carl Ng - Los Altos CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/00
H04M 1/00

US Classification:

705 10, 705 27, 705 1425, 705 1423, 705 1419, 4555561

Abstract:

This is directed to systems and methods for enhancing a user's experience when shopping for high fashion items. In some embodiments, an integrated application available on an electronic device can provide information for promotional and invitation-only events, allow a user to browse and search through fashion items, recommend fashion items to purchase based on outfits desired by the user, check for the availability of particular fashion items, and view or providing ratings or reviews for stores or fashion items.

US Patent:

20100191770, Jul 29, 2010

Filed:

Aug 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/543288

Inventors:

Christine Kim Cho - Cupertino CA, US
Monica Tran - Hayward CA, US
Stanley Carl Ng - Los Altos CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06Q 30/00
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

707783, 707E17029, 707E17014

Abstract:

This is directed to systems and methods for providing a virtual fashion closet. Fashion items can be added to the Virtual Closet. Outfits may then be created by combining two or more of the fashion items. In some embodiments, the Virtual Closet system can create recommended outfits based on weather, season, or the user's calendar. The Virtual Closet system can allow a vendor to send recommended fashion items that may complete an outfit to a user for potential purchasing. In some embodiments, a social networking Virtual Closet can be provided. The social networking Virtual Closet can allow friends to see each other's Virtual Closets, recommend outfits to one another, recommend fashion items to buy, recommend fashion items to get rid of, recommend outfits to wear at a particular event, share and borrow each other's fashion items, or can otherwise suitably provide a social networking environment through the Virtual Closet.

US Patent:

20100332283, Dec 30, 2010

Filed:

Jun 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/493961

Inventors:

Stanley Ng - Los Altos CA, US
Christine Cho - Cupertino CA, US
Monica Tran - Hayward CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06Q 99/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 9, 705 10, 705 27, 705319, 705347

Abstract:

This is directed to a system and method for providing social networking services using a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a user may identify one or more articles of interest and transmit identifying information for the articles to mobile or other devices of the user's friends. The user's friends can review the identified articles, and provide comments for the user. For example, the user's friends can give a thumbs up/down, a star rating, a comment (e.g., text, audio or video), or any other type of comment. In some embodiments, the user can request the assistance of a salesperson using the social networking application device, for example to request recommended articles based on a particular event or need. In some embodiments, the social networking application can provide information to or from a kiosk.