Samuel T Altman

US Patent:

8073461, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/932127

Inventors:

Samuel H. Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas T. Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US
Thomas B. Pernikoff - Mountain View CA, US
Alok Deshpande - Palo Alto CA, US
Richard M. Pernikoff - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Loopt, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

H04W 24/00

US Classification:

4554561, 4554563, 4554566, 455457, 455459, 4555562

Abstract:

Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A journal creation and management component provides tools for users to create and store user-generated content in the form of an online journal. This user-generated content can be automatically tagged with location information provided by the location-aware mobile communication device.

US Patent:

8099109, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/931113

Inventors:

Samuel H. Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas T. Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US
Evan D. Tana - San Francisco CA, US
Brian R. Knapp - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Loopt, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

H04W 24/00

US Classification:

4554563, 4554565, 4554566, 455457, 455466, 4554143, 705 1449, 705 1458, 705 1457, 705 1465, 705 1466

Abstract:

Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. An advertising platform manager provides tools for an advertiser to create and transmit relevant ad messages to a user based on specific location, time, and profile data of the user. Such location-based ad serving allows for the creation of ads that directly leverage a key component of the user's interaction with the mobile device in that messages can be tied directly to the location display of a product or service offered by the advertiser.

US Patent:

8571580, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

Jun 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/445730

Inventors:

Samuel H. Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas T. Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Loopt LLC. - Dover DE

International Classification:

H04W 24/00

US Classification:

4554563, 4554565, 4554566, 455457, 455466, 4554143

Abstract:

Embodiments of a location-based social network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. The user can build a database of friends among the one or more other users whose location can be displayed on each respective mobile communication device. A privacy function allows a user to define who among his or her network of friends can view the location information of the user on their mobile communication devices.

US Patent:

20070281690, Dec 6, 2007

Filed:

Jun 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/445751

Inventors:

Samuel H. Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas T. Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

4554351

Abstract:

Embodiments of a location-based social network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of location-aware mobile communication devices over a wireless network. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. The process establishes communication links between the user and the plurality of acquaintances through respective location aware mobile communication devices through a network protocol. The process facilitates the sharing information about places of interest among a plurality of users. The system stores location information for a place of interest in a region in a database along with information related to the place of interest. The location of the place of interest is displayed on each user's mobile communication device as an icon superimposed on the map shown on the display. The location of the users can be established with respect to their distance relative to a place of interest. Users can define their own places of interest as well as provide a quantitative or qualitative ranking for places of interest within a region. This information can then be shared with other users in the network.

US Patent:

20070281716, Dec 6, 2007

Filed:

Jun 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/445727

Inventors:

Samuel H. Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas T. Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455466

Abstract:

Embodiments of a location-based social network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. The process establishes communication links between the user and the plurality of acquaintances through respective location aware mobile communication devices through a network protocol. The user can create one or more groups of acquaintances based on one or more characteristics common to members of each group. The process facilitates the transmission of a user specified message or a pre-defined message to one or more acquaintances of the groups of acquaintances within a pre-defined distance to the user. The contents of the user specified message and pre-defined message is based on the characteristics of the group and the relative distance of the members to the user. The process can also be configured to automatically transmit a message to a user who is within a pre-defined distance to a point of interest within the displayed area.

US Patent:

20070282621, Dec 6, 2007

Filed:

Jun 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/445729

Inventors:

Samuel H. Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas T. Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 1

Abstract:

Embodiments of an mobile dating system utilizing a location-based social network manager process are described. The social network manager process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map places of interest or the respective locations of one or more other users in the network. The user specifies a personal profile that includes information relating to the user that is pertinent to the user. The user also specifies preferences relevant to the type of person and/or relationship the user would like to find. The system includes a matching process that compares the dating information for the users within the system to determine whether any matches are within a preset radius of the user. When any matches are within the proximity of a user, the system sends an alert message to the user to allow the user to initiate communication with matches within the area. The system does not provide actual identifier information for the matched users, but instead provides means that facilitate communication between the user and the matched users. If both users agree, they can enable the display of their location information on the device display of the other user.

US Patent:

20080070593, Mar 20, 2008

Filed:

Jul 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/881836

Inventors:

Samuel Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US
Mark Jacobstein - San Francisco CA, US
Brian Knapp - Mountain View CA, US
James Potter - Mountain View CA, US
Thomas Pernikoff - Mountain View CA, US

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455457000

Abstract:

Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A security component allows users to establish trusted relationships by requiring mutual consent and disclosure of identifier and phone number information for each trusted user. Location information can be blocked among trusted users or obfuscated on the display of the mobile devices of the other users.

US Patent:

20080132252, Jun 5, 2008

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/932232

Inventors:

Samuel H. Altman - Menlo Park CA, US
Nicholas T. Sivo - Palo Alto CA, US
Thomas B. Pernikoff - Mountain View CA, US
Alok Deshpande - Palo Alto CA, US
Richard M. Pernikoff - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455457

Abstract:

Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A comprehensive network manager process provides management functions to allow communication with mobile phone users outside of the service network and allows for efficient communication with groups of users within the service network.