Daniel Frank Koch

US Patent:

20120310899, Dec 6, 2012

Filed:

Jun 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/487924

Inventors:

Scott Lawrence Wasserman - Philadelphia PA, US
Daniel E. Koch - Philadelphia PA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707687, 707E17127, 707E17032

Abstract:

A normalization engine, system and method provide normalization of and access to data between heterogeneous data sources and heterogeneous computing devices. The engine includes connectors for heterogeneous data sources, and conduits for gathering a customized subset of data from the data sources, as required by a software application with which the conduit is compatible. Working together, the connector and conduit may gather large amounts of data from multiple data sources and prepare a subset of the data that includes only that data required by the application, which is particularly advantageous for mobile computing devices. Further, the conduit may process the subset data in various formats to provide normalized data in a single format, such as a JSON-formatted REST web service communication compatible with heterogeneous devices. As an intermediary, the normalization engine may further provide caching, authentication, discovery and targeted advertising to mobile computing and other computing devices.

US Patent:

20130219307, Aug 22, 2013

Filed:

Feb 21, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/773102

Inventors:

Artisan Mobile, Inc. - , US
Daniel E. Koch - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

Artisan Mobile, Inc. - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

G06F 3/0484

US Classification:

715763

Abstract:

The system allows for modification of a software application's user interface screen after compilation and/or distribution. Changes to the interface are permitted during runtime of the application, by associating a unique identification code with each user interface control of the screen. The identification code is used outside of the application to reference the controls, and to update associated information for displaying the controls. The updates may be provided as properties associated with specific identification codes contained in the application, e.g., as a playlist document created and/or received after compiling and distribution of the software application to client devices. The application includes a software development kit (SDK) for managing the receipt and application of playlist updates, prior to display of the user interface by the application. The system enables direct display and manipulation of user interface control properties in creating playlists, and manages playlist distribution, e.g., to enable multivariate testing.

US Patent:

20140082157, Mar 20, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/798713

Inventors:

Daniel E. KOCH - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

Artisan Mobile, Inc. - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H04L 12/24

US Classification:

709220

Abstract:

A system and method for permitting entry into a defined operational mode of a software application on a selective basis. To enter the limited-access mode, action must be taken at both a server and a client device. The client device stores a software application that is configured with inactive functionality for entering the predefined mode in response to user input. The server is operable to provide very limited distribution of configuration settings data to activate the functionality for recognizing predefined user input and responsively entering the predefined mode. The required predefined user input is a widely-kept secret to which access is extremely limited, and is identified to users only an as-needed basis. Accordingly, access to the defined mode is limited to users (i) having a computing device that has received the configuration settings data enabling recognition of the predefined user input, and (ii) knowing and providing the predefined user input.