公开(公告)号：US11100608B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16252014

申请日：2019-01-18

Applicant: IMDb.com, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Guy Rhodes ,  Hilliard Bruce Siegel

IPC: G01C9/00 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04N13/383

Abstract: An electronic device can utilize image information to determine a proper orientation with which to render content. In some embodiments, a camera of a computing device can capture one or more images to attempt to determine a relative location (or direction) of a user by identifying a feature of a user or by using objects in the image to determine a likely direction of a user. Based at least in part on this information, as well as information from position and motion sensors of the device in some embodiments, a device can determine a relative position of a user, and can cause content to be rendered by the device with an orientation that is appropriate for that position, where the orientation can also depend upon the type of content or other such factors. Such an approach can determine proper orientations in situations where conventional sensor-based approaches are not sufficient.

公开(公告)号：USRE47479E1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US14841350

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: IMDb.com, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher G. Rhodes ,  Paul K. Young ,  Thomas William Whitcomb

IPC: G06F16/901 ,  G06Q50/00

Abstract: Various embodiments enable finding collaborations in a network. One embodiment obtains collaboration data for a plurality of nodes, receives a request to locate at least one collaboration for a user, generates a search tree starting by determining a source node of the collaboration data, the search tree including at least two levels, and expanding the search tree until at least one target node is located that corresponds to a solution for the request, optimizes the search tree to attempt to reduce the number of solutions, generates an adjacency list of adjacent nodes in the optimized search tree, searches the adjacency list to locate at least one shortest path to the target node, and generates a list of collaboration data that is associated with the at least one shortest path from the source node to the target node.

公开(公告)号：US10146778B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US14621573

申请日：2015-02-13

Applicant: IMDb.com, Inc.

Inventor： Tanya Salyers

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/02

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for generating a content item metric or a performer metric. The metric can assess a lasting value of a content item or performer by identifying a distribution of a population of users expressing an interest in the content item or performer according to a demographic attribute, such as age.

公开(公告)号：US09767426B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US15238226

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc. ,  IMDb.com, Inc.

Inventor： Hilliard Bruce Siegel ,  Kenneth Thomas Burford

IPC: G06K19/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06Q10/08355

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for translation of destination identifiers. In one embodiment, a destination identifier applied to a shipment is scanned. The destination identifier is translated to a first shipping address based at least in part on a mapping of destination identifiers to shipping addresses. The shipment is routed for delivery to the first shipping address. The destination identifier is then translated to a second shipping address based at least in part on the mapping. The shipment is then rerouted to the second shipping address.

公开(公告)号：US09357267B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14225864

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: IMDb.com, Inc.

Inventor： Andrej Gregov ,  Francis J. Kane ,  Douglas M. Treder

IPC: H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  G06Q90/00 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/654 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8547 ,  H04N21/443

CPC classification number: H04N21/4725 ,  G06Q90/00 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4431 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/654 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. A user interface is rendered that facilitates a selection from extrinsic data items that are associated with a video content feature that is currently being presented to a user. A user selection of a particular extrinsic data item is received through the user interface, and a time in the video content feature is determined corresponding to the user selection. An association is then generated between the particular extrinsic data item and the time in the video content feature.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将外部数据与视频内容中的特定时间点的视频内容相关联并同步的各种实施例。 渲染用户界面，其便于从当前正在呈现给用户的视频内容特征相关联的外部数据项的选择。 通过用户界面接收特定外在数据项的用户选择，并且根据用户选择来确定视频内容特征中的时间。 然后在特定外在数据项和视频内容特征中的时间之间生成关联。

公开(公告)号：US08843839B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13608845

申请日：2012-09-10

Applicant: Tanya Salyers

Inventor： Tanya Salyers

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06Q10/10

CPC classification number: H04L67/22 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/101 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L65/403

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for tracking, in at least one computing device, a presentation of a plurality of items for a user, each item being associated with at least one respective category of a plurality of categories, and determining a user histogram that is customized for a user. A visual symbol may be generated based at least upon the user histogram for each category, each visual symbol comprising a visual characteristic for associating the visual symbol to the category and a graphical dimension of the visual symbol, wherein the graphical dimension correlates with the respective degree of interest associated with the category. Each visual symbol may be appended to one another to form a graphic identifier and a user interface encoded for rendering, where the user interface comprises the graphic identifier.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在至少一个计算设备中跟踪用户的多个项目的呈现的各种实施例，每个项目与多个类别的至少一个相应类别相关联，并且确定为 一个用户 可以至少基于用于每个类别的用户直方图来产生视觉符号，每个视觉符号包括用于将视觉符号与类别相关联的视觉特征和视觉符号的图形维度，其中图形维度与相应程度相关联 与该类别有关的利益。 每个视觉符号可以彼此附加以形成图形标识符和编码用于呈现的用户界面，其中用户界面包括图形标识符。

公开(公告)号：US08688702B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12881453

申请日：2010-09-14

Applicant: Murray Leigh Chapman

Inventor： Murray Leigh Chapman

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30477

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for searching a dynamic data source using a static search engine. In one embodiment, the method includes: determining that a search request for data includes at least one attribute associated with dynamic data, retrieving dynamic data associated with the at least one attribute and corresponding to the search request, combining the retrieved dynamic data with static data that corresponds to the search request, and returning the combined data in response to the search request. The dynamic data may be located separately from the static data, for example, at a remote storage and may be searched in parallel with the static data if necessary. The retrieved dynamic data may be combined with the static data and returned to the user.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用静态搜索引擎搜索动态数据源的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括：确定对数据的搜索请求包括与动态数据相关联的至少一个属性，检索与所述至少一个属性相关联并与搜索请求对应的动态数据，将检索的动态数据与静态数据组合 其对应于搜索请求，并且响应于搜索请求返回组合的数据。 动态数据可以与静态数据分离，例如在远程存储处，并且如果需要，可以与静态数据并行地搜索。 检索的动态数据可以与静态数据组合并返回给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08630881B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13620946

申请日：2012-09-15

Applicant: Joseph Barry Neulight

Inventor： Joseph Barry Neulight

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/025

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and program for pre-selling tickets to determine whether to book an event or activity, and for facilitating the sale of those tickets. Consumers who pre-purchase a ticket are plainly notified if an event has not yet been booked. They are also shown the progress toward the likely booking of the event. A successful pre-sale of tickets triggers the booking of the event. An unsuccessful pre-sale results in the event not being booked. Consumers who help effect an event booking may be given privileges over those who purchase traditional tickets for the same event after it has already been booked.

Abstract translation: 一种用于预售票的装置，方法和程序，以确定是否预订活动或活动，以及便利出售这些票。 如果事件还没有被预订，那么预先购买机票的消费者就会被通知。 他们也显示出可能预订事件的进展。 票的成功预售触发了活动预订。 预售不成功导致事件未被预订。 协助影响活动预订的消费者可享有在已预订同一活动之后购买传统门票的客人的特权。

公开(公告)号：US11599715B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-07

申请号：US16868371

申请日：2020-05-06

Applicant: IMDb.com, Inc.

Inventor： Hilliard Bruce Siegel

IPC: G06F40/169 ,  G06F40/103 ,  G06F40/197

Abstract: Differences between editions of items, such as books, can be determined and information about those difference provided for display to a user. The information can include a difference score, for example, that indicates an overall level of difference between the editions. This can include a percentage difference in some embodiments, considering the overall differences or differences for portions considered to be significant. In other embodiments contextual information, weightings, and other factors can be used to attempt to generate a similarity (or difference) score that will be of more use to a potential consumer, where the consumer can determine the substantive differences between the versions and determine whether the difference in price justifies the extent of the differences. The consumer in some embodiments can also view the differences, or at least a subset or information about the differences.

公开(公告)号：US11488042B1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-01

申请号：US14632175

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: IMDB.com, Inc.

Inventor： Murray Leigh Chapman

IPC: G06N5/04 ,  G06N7/00 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for dynamically determining media consumption of a user. A user may perform at least one of a plurality of consumption indication events for a media item. The consumption indication events may include submitting a rating of the media item, submitting a review of the media item, indicating a present consumption of the media item, indicating a past consumption of the media item, etc. It may be determined that the user has consumed the media item in response to determining that the user has performed at least one of the consumption indication events for the media item.