Robert Scott Ashby

US Patent:

6661904, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Jul 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/350256

Inventors:

Philip S. Sasich - Seattle WA
Robert Jason Ashby - North Bend WA
Yuval Fisher - San Marino CA
Jaron Sampson - Olympia WA
John Aikin Cushing - Olympia WA
Judith Bayard Cushing - Olympia WA
Zach Gray - Olympia WA
S. Leigh Fulwood - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Personalogo - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G06K 900

US Classification:

382100, 382249, 713176

Abstract:

A transformation of a data object called a personal logo contains personal data for transmitting from a client computer to a server computer. The personal data is embedded into transformation coefficients derived using one of several encoding techniques. The personal data is extracted from the transformation coefficients by the server computer to complete the transaction. The personal logo is created by or selected by a user and is made unique using a randomization algorithm to ensure differentiation from every other personal logo. Personal data is embedded into the unique personal logo in a way that hides it and makes it difficult for an unauthorized party to extract. The personal data includes data use limitations that limit what an authorized receiver may do with the personal data after receipt. Network transactions are automated through the creation of a drag-and-drop interface representing the act of data transmission. The particular personal data to be transmitted is requested by an application server and approved by the user.

US Patent:

7277884, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

Feb 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/780505

Inventors:

Christine Vadai - Kirkland WA, US
Kevin McDowell - Monroe WA, US
Mark Huentelman - Bellevue WA, US
Robert Ashby - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707 3, 707 5, 707200

Abstract:

A method and system for generating a help file based on failed user queries. A help file generation system collects failed user queries from user computer systems. The generation system assists a developer in identifying failed user queries that are related to a topic. The generation system then updates the entry in the help file for that topic based on the identified user queries. When a help system subsequently uses that help file, it checks the updated entry when searching for a match and will likely find a match to a relevant topic for a user query that previously failed.

US Patent:

7680857, Mar 16, 2010

Filed:

Aug 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/844902

Inventors:

Christine E. Vadai - Kirkland WA, US
Kevin R. McDowell - Monroe WA, US
Mark D. Huentelman - Bellevue WA, US
Robert N. Ashby - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707728, 707822, 707E1701

Abstract:

A method and system for generating a help file based on failed user queries. A help file generation system collects failed user queries from user computer systems. The generation system assists a developer in identifying failed user queries that are related to a topic. The generation system then updates the entry in the help file for that topic based on the identified user queries. When a help system subsequently uses that help file, it checks the updated entry when searching for a match and will likely find a match to a relevant topic for a user query that previously failed.

US Patent:

20040123134, Jun 24, 2004

Filed:

Dec 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/730451

Inventors:

Philip Sasich - Seattle WA, US
Robert Ashby - North Bend WA, US
Yuval Fisher - San Merino CA, US
Jaron Sampson - Olympia WA, US
John Cushing - Olympia WA, US
Judith Cushing - Olympia WA, US
Zach Gray - Olympia WA, US
S. Fulwood - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

H04L009/00
H04L009/32

US Classification:

713/200000

Abstract:

A transformation of a data object called a personal logo contains personal data for transmitting from a client computer to a server computer. The personal data is embedded into transformation coefficients derived using one of several encoding techniques. The personal data is extracted from the transformation coefficients by the server computer to complete the transaction. The personal logo is created by or selected by a user and is made unique using a randomization algorithm to ensure differentiation from every other personal logo. Personal data is embedded into the unique personal logo in a way that hides it and makes it difficult for an unauthorized party to extract. The personal data includes data use limitations that limit what an authorized receiver may do with the personal data after receipt. Network transactions are automated through the creation of a drag-and-drop interface representing the act of data transmission. The particular personal data to be transmitted is requested by an application server and approved by the user. Keystroke errors are limited due to the automated nature of the transaction.

US Patent:

20070027830, Feb 1, 2007

Filed:

Jul 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/193025

Inventors:

Nicholas Simons - Redmond WA, US
Christopher Brown - Redmond WA, US
Gregory Koehler - Seattle WA, US
Nancy Jacobs - Redmond WA, US
Robert Ashby - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707001000

Abstract:

A user may provide feedback about content to express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with an application. Data associated with the user's location, the feedback, and the content is processed to provide a content author with information about how the content may be improved to increase customer satisfaction. The content author reviews the information and may modify the content or develop new content based on the information.

US Patent:

43015018, Nov 17, 1981

Filed:

May 2, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/146058

Inventors:

Larry E. Carter - Westminster CA
Robert M. Ashby - Pasadena CA

Assignee:

American Telecommunications Corporation - El Monte CA

International Classification:

H02M 306

US Classification:

363 62

Abstract:

A capacitor ratio multiplier has a switched capacitor for switching between sampling, sharing and delivering charge modes. During the sampling mode, the switched capacitor receives charge from a port in a circuit. During th sharing mode, the switched capacitor is paralleled by a sharing capacitor and is partially discharged thereby. The switched capacitor is connected to a port in the circuit for delivering charge. The sharing capacitor is discharged prior to sharing charge with the switched capacitor.

US Patent:

42138663, Jul 22, 1980

Filed:

Nov 3, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/957537

Inventors:

Robert M. Ashby - Pasadena CA
Frederick S. Kaveggia - Mission Viejo CA

International Classification:

E21B 4327

US Classification:

252 855C

Abstract:

Petroleum values bound in formations by sulfur scale blocked passages are freed by effectively dissolving the scale and formation rock with a solution containing a primary acid, a catalyst, and, preferably, a chelating or sequestering agent and a wetting agent. The primary acid is preferably hydrochloric. The catalyst is tetravalent or pentavalent vanadium. The chelating agent is at least one member selected from the class consisting of dicarboxylic acid, or tricarboxylic acid, or both acids, and glycerine, wherein the above acid group is always present. The primary acid attacks the sulfur scale and formation rock, and its action is substantially completed because of the catalyst. The chelating or sequestering agent maintains the dissolved minerals in solution. The wetting agent enables mineral penetration.