Richard P Reisman, 7337 Aspen Ct, Fishkill, NY 12524

6557054, Apr 29, 2003

Apr 20, 2000

09/556061

Richard R. Reisman - New York NY, 10003

G06F 300

710 33, 710 4, 710 16, 710 19, 713 1, 713 2, 713100, 709206, 709219, 709221, 709229

A method for distributing information to a plurality of uncoordinated user stations each of which is configured for communications with a multiplicity of independently-operated servers via a non-proprietary network includes steps for providing a distribution service that distributes updates for a plurality of different products, and providing a transporter software component to each of the plurality of uncoordinated user stations, wherein the transporter software component at each user station automatically effects communication sessions with the distribution service via the non-proprietary network for the purpose of obtaining updates for each of at least a subset of the plurality of different products that are installed on that user station. Moreover, a user station, which includes a storage medium, a plurality of different products installed on the storage medium, and transporter software installed on the storage medium for automatically effectuating communication sessions with a distribution service via a non-proprietary network in order to obtain updates for each of the plurality of different products, and a distribution service that distributes updates for a plurality of different products to a plurality of uncoordinated user stations via a non-proprietary network, are also described.

6594692, Jul 15, 2003

Apr 29, 1996

08/641010

Richard R. Reisman - New York NY, 10003

G06F 1760

709219, 709203, 709225, 705 26

A novel electronic information transport component can be incorporated in a wide range of electronic information products, for example magazine collections, to automate the mass distribution of updates, such as current issues, from a remote server to a wide user base having a diversity of computer stations. Advantages of economy, immediacy and ease of use are provided. Extensions of the invention permit automated electronic catalog shopping with order placement and, optionally, order confirmation. A server-based update distribution service is also provided. In addition, an offline web browser system, with hyperlink redirection capabilities, a novel recorded music product with automated update capabilities and an Internet charging mechanism are provided.

6611862, Aug 26, 2003

Apr 20, 2000

09/553338

Richard R. Reisman - New York NY, 10003

G06F 300

709217, 705 1, 705 6, 709206, 709215, 709219, 709227, 709229, 709230, 710 1, 707 1, 707 10

A method for operating a user station that is configured for communications with a multiplicity of independently-operated data sources via a non-proprietary network includes steps for creating a send data object that includes user demographics, and automatically sending the send data object to a selected one of the data sources upon establishing the communication link, without any triggering user action. Corresponding software and user stations are also described.

6658464, Dec 2, 2003

Apr 20, 2000

09/553395

Richard R. Reisman - New York NY, 10003

G06F 1300

709219, 705 6, 705 31, 705 26, 709206, 709215, 709221, 709227, 709229, 709230, 709315

A method for operating a user station configured for communications with a multiplicity of independently-operated data sources via a non-proprietary network includes steps of receiving a first data object from one of the data sources, and automatically pre-fetching a plurality of additional data objects of arbitrary type referenced by the first data object from respective other ones of the independently-operated data sources identified by information embedded in the first data object. Corresponding software is also described.

6769009, Jul 27, 2004

Apr 20, 2000

09/553393

Richard R. Reisman - New York NY, 10003

G06F 1516

709201, 709200, 709202, 709203, 709216, 709217, 709218, 709219, 709227, 709228, 709231, 709232, 709250, 705 26, 705 27, 705 42

A method for distributing information to a plurality of user stations each configured for communications with a multiplicity of servers via a non-proprietary network, includes steps for providing each of the user stations with a client interface that enables a user at that user station to select a personalized set of information channels from a listing of available information channels, wherein each information channel carries digital content from at least one of the servers; and providing each of the user stations with the digital content carried by the selected information channels. A corresponding system and user station are also described.

6954755, Oct 11, 2005

Apr 10, 2003

10/410352

Richard Reisman - New York NY, US

G06F017/30

707 10, 707 3, 715513

An apparatus for responding to a current user command associated with one of a plurality of task/domains includes: a digital storage device that stores cumulative feedback data gathered from multiple users during previous operations of the apparatus and segregated in accordance with the plurality of task/domains; a first digital logic device that determines the current task/domain with which the current user command is associated; a second digital logic device that determines a current response to the current user command on the basis of that portion of the stored cumulative feedback data associated with the current task/domain; a first communication interface that communicates to the user the current response; and a second communication interface that receives from the user current feedback data regarding the current response. The current feedback data is added to the cumulative feedback data stored in the digital storage device and associated with the current task/domain.

7062488, Jun 13, 2006

Aug 30, 2000

09/651243

Richard Reisman - New York NY, US

G06F 17/30

707 8, 707203, 7071041

An apparatus for responding to a current user command associated with one of a plurality of task/domains. The apparatus comprises: a digital storage device that stores cumulative feedback data gathered from multiple users during previous operations of the apparatus and segregated in accordance with the plurality of task/domains; a first digital logic device that determines the current task/domain with which the current user command is associated; a second digital logic device that determines a current response to the current user command on the basis of that portion of the stored cumulative feedback data associated with the current task/domain; a first communication interface that communicates to the user the current response; and a second communication interface that receives from the user current feedback data regarding the current response. The current feedback data is added to the cumulative feedback data stored in the digital storage device and associated with the current task/domain.

7062561, Jun 13, 2006

May 23, 2000

09/576927

Richard Reisman - New York NY, US

G06F 15/16
G06F 15/173

709227, 709203, 709226, 709238

An apparatus for finding resources on a network comprises a finder server having access to: (a) a database including: (i) an index of resources available on network of interconnected computers on which a plurality of resources reside; and (ii) information regarding user feedback gathered from previous operations of the apparatus by a user and plural previous users; and (b) a learning system operable to access and learn from information contained on the database. The finder server is operable to locate, in response to entry by the user of a resource identity signifier, a single intended target resource intended by the user to uniquely correspond to the resource identity signifier, from among a plurality of resources located on the network, by: receiving a resource identity signifier from the user; accessing the database to determine, based on the information in the database, which, if any, of the indexed resources is likely to be the intended target resource; and directing a computer of the user so as to cause that computer to connect the user to the address of the resource, if any, determined as likely to be the intended target resource.