Patent №
US 7,480,862
Granted
2009-01-20
Filed 2001
Owner
GATOR CORPORATION, THE
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Lab
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AI components
1
planning
Assignment
Recorded
Dataset
AIPD
2023_r1 edition
Application
09993904
In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.
AI classification
Ownership
GATOR CORPORATION, THE
assignment · 131290813
CLARIA CORPORATION
namechg · 149550892
CARHAMM LTD., LLC
assignment · 277080319
Assignors
COWDEN, JAX B., DAHLSTROM, KEVIN V., EAGLE, SCOTT G., GILBERT, CHARLES, HOLLRAH, PHILIP D., MARTIN, ANTHONY G., MCFADDEN, JEFFREY A., PENNELL, MARK E., SILVERBERG, MARC E.
On an employer assignment, the assignors are typically the inventors.