Richard D Kaplan

US Patent:

7634298, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Dec 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/634460

Inventors:

Richard D. Kaplan - New York NY, US

International Classification:

H04B 17/00
G06K 9/00
G06K 9/32
G06K 9/36

US Classification:

455563, 382154, 382296, 382285

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a mobile device component used in a 4DHelp information distribution system. The mobile device enables a user to utilize the 4DHelp information distribution system in a wireless environment such that even if the user is physically isolated from self-help data or instructional materials, the user can still access useful 4DHelp information and receive significant benefits. The mobile device includes an input device for which the user can enter a user request, a transmitting device that transmits and retrieves 4DHelp data based upon the user's request, a receiver that accepts the 4DHelp data transmitted, and a processing device that provides a visual output display to the user and allows the user to adjust the 4DHelp visual output display.

US Patent:

8626874, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Dec 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/634718

Inventors:

Richard Kaplan - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709219, 715757, 715848

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a four dimensional (4D) information distribution system and method which allows on-demand and real-time transmission of time-sensitive and useful self-help data or instructional materials to user. The transmission of the 4D information can be initiated at the user's request or it can be automatically carried out based on a set of established rules, such as a schedule of events. The 4D information distribution system includes a processing device for generating the 4D information, a distribution device for transmission of the 4D information, a receiving device for accepting the 4D information, and a display device for outputting the received 4D information.

US Patent:

20050192025, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Oct 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/973948

Inventors:

Richard Kaplan - New York NY, US

International Classification:

H04Q007/20

US Classification:

455456100, 455414100

Abstract:

An interactive tour guide system includes software downloaded from a tour-guide web site to a PDA (portable digital assistant) or tablet laptop computer. The user indicates his geographic location to the interactive tour-guide device by entry on a dynamic city map. Intelligent agent software responsive to a request from the user creates a customized tour program. The intelligent agent guides the user along the customized tour route by voice, video and/or graphics, and provides information about each exhibit on the tour. The downloaded interactive tour guide system provides interactive guided tours, theme guided tours and a self-guided “wander mode” tour. The virtual tour-guide system can personalize each directed tour by taking individual user expressed preferences into account, and can use collaborative filtering of experiences with prior users to suggest other exhibits which may be of interest to the present user. The interactive tour-guide system responds like a human tour-guide to the needs of the user.

US Patent:

20080027804, Jan 31, 2008

Filed:

Dec 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/634487

Inventors:

Richard D. Kaplan - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 14

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a method of transmitting directed advertisement to an end user in a 4DHelp information distribution system. The method employs intelligent information filtering and association such that when the user initiates a request for one set of 4DHelp instructional information, an additional set of 4DHelp promotional information that is related to the information requested is also transmitted along with the 4DHelp instructional information. To provide additional levels of customization, the 4DHelp information can be selected based on the location of the user as well as user's previously registered personal information.

US Patent:

20080027990, Jan 31, 2008

Filed:

Dec 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/634486

Inventors:

Richard D. Kaplan - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

7071041

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a data structure for the four dimensional information data in a 4D Help information distribution system. The data structure is configured to allow for flexible organization of useful information customized to the user's needs. Specifically, the data structure includes three dimensional data, which captures substantive information about the user or a product involved; meta data which describes and identifies the contents of the three dimensional data; and instructional data which can be implemented as an interactive program that allows for dynamic user interaction with the three dimensional data.

US Patent:

20080028315, Jan 31, 2008

Filed:

Mar 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/728689

Inventors:

Richard D. Kaplan - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715733

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a four dimensional (4D) Help information distribution system and method which allows on-demand, interactive, and real-time transmission of time-sensitive and useful self-help data or instructional materials to a user accessed based on a universal identification code. The transmission of the 4D information can be initiated at the user's request or it can be automatically carried out based on a set of established rules, such as a schedule of events and is referenced by the universal identification code. The 4D information distribution system includes a processing device for generating the 4D information, a distribution device for transmission of the 4D information, a receiving device for accepting the 4D information, and a display device for outputting the received 4D information.

US Patent:

20090193028, Jul 30, 2009

Filed:

Jan 24, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/019251

Inventors:

Richard D. Kaplan - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707 10, 707E17001

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a four dimensional (4D) information distribution system and method which allows on-demand and real-time transmission of time-sensitive and useful self-help data or instructional materials to user. The transmission of the 4D information can be initiated at the user's request or it can be automatically carried out based on a set of established rules, such as a schedule of events. The 4D information distribution system includes a processing device for generating the 4D information, a distribution device for transmission of the 4D information, a receiving device for accepting the 4D information, and a display device for outputting the received 4D information.

US Patent:

40416704, Aug 16, 1977

Filed:

Jul 30, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/710204

Inventors:

Richard D. Kaplan - New York NY

International Classification:

E04C 110
E04C 130

US Classification:

52591

Abstract:

A building method and blocks in which the blocks have integrally formed joining elements along two axes, including a yin yang element to allow selective reversibility of the blocks to form a self-joint with another yin yang element on another block. The yin yang element is universal, and the shapes, volumes, and areas of a male yang and a female yin member are substantially equal on each side of a bilateral plane through the yin yang self-jointing element. Molded masonry blocks formed from cement, water, aggregate, and chemical admixture are assembled without mortar to provide a building system characterized by numerous advantages. Integral complementary elements on said blocks provide a continuous weatherstop in the assemblage along an axis different from the axis of a side having a yin yang element.