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App. No. 11/643,128 · Confirmation No. 2629

Methods and systems for conducting research operations

Inventors: Vijoy K. Gopalakrishnan, Alan R. Neuhauser, Jack C. Crystal, Jack K. Zhang

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2015-10-06	`ABN`	Abandonment	2	View
2015-05-04	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2015-05-04	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	12	View
2015-05-04	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	1	View
2015-05-04	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2015-05-04	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	3	View
2015-03-17	`CTFR`	Final Rejection	26	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2015-03-17	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2015-03-17	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	3	View
2015-03-17	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2014-12-18	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-12-18	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-12-05	`ELC.`	Response to Election / Restriction Filed	1	View
2014-12-05	`CLM`	Claims	3	View
2014-12-05	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	2	View
2014-12-05	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-12-05	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2014-11-17	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-11-17	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-10-10	`CTRS`	Requirement for Restriction/Election	7	View
2014-09-18	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-09-18	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-08-19	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-08-19	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-07-21	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-07-21	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-07-15	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-07-15	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-07-11	`INTV.SUM.APP`	Applicant Initiated Interview Summary (PTOL-413)	3	View
2014-07-07	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2014-07-07	`CLM`	Claims	6	View
2014-07-07	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	7	View
2014-07-07	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-07-07	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2014-06-18	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-06-18	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-06-04	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-06-04	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-05-22	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2014-05-22	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2014-05-22	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-05-13	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2014-05-13	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2014-05-08	`PA..`	Power of Attorney	2	View
2014-05-08	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-05-08	`R3.73`	Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73	2	View
2014-05-08	`R3.73`	Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73	1	View
2014-04-04	`CTNF`	Non-Final Rejection	21	View
2014-04-04	`892`	List of references cited by examiner	1	View
2014-04-04	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	2	View
2014-04-04	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	15	View
2014-04-04	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	15	View
2014-04-04	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	3	View
2014-04-04	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2014-03-20	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	15	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	7	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	8	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	6	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	5	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	3	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	1	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	2	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	4	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	2	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	6	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	7	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	4	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	4	View
2014-03-20	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	6	View
2014-03-20	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2014-03-20	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	15	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	168	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	70	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	21	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	44	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	27	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	12	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	7	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	27	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	18	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	35	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	41	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	27	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	10	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	51	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	8	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	32	View
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2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	69	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	119	View
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2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	13	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	44	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	64	View
2014-03-20	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	12	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	3	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	3	View
2014-03-20	`REF.OTHER`	Other reference-Patent/Application/Search Documents	6	View
2014-03-20	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	8	View
2014-03-20	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2014-02-21	`A.NE`	Response After Final Action	1	View
2014-02-21	`CLM`	Claims	6	View
2014-02-21	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	5	View
2014-02-21	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2014-02-21	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2014-02-21	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	4	View
2014-02-21	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2013-11-13	`EBCC.AD`	Notice of Change of Address Place in File Wrapper Due to Electronic Business Center(EBC) Customer Number Update	1	View
2013-09-23	`CTFR`	Final Rejection	20	View
2013-09-23	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	2	View
2013-09-23	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2013-08-28	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2013-08-28	`CLM`	Claims	5	View
2013-08-28	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	6	View
2013-08-28	`XT/`	Extension of Time	1	View
2013-08-28	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2013-08-28	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2013-08-28	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2013-05-15	`CTNF`	Non-Final Rejection	19	View
2013-05-15	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	1	View
2013-05-15	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	3	View
2013-05-15	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2013-02-11	`RCEX`	Request for Continued Examination (RCE)	3	View
2013-02-11	`AMSB`	Amendment Submitted/Entered with Filing of Continued Prosecution Application (CPA)/Request for Continued Examination(RCE)	1	View
2013-02-11	`CLM`	Claims	5	View
2013-02-11	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	4	View
2013-02-11	`XT/`	Extension of Time	1	View
2013-02-11	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2013-02-11	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	3	View
2013-02-11	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2013-01-24	`CTAV`	Advisory Action (PTOL-303)	3	View
2013-01-24	`ANE.I`	Amendment After Final or under 37CFR 1.312, initialed by the examiner.	1	View
2013-01-10	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	1	View
2013-01-10	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	27	View
2013-01-10	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	29	View
2013-01-10	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2013-01-10	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	3	View
2013-01-10	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	4	View
2013-01-09	`A.NE`	Response After Final Action	1	View
2013-01-09	`CLM`	Claims	5	View
2013-01-09	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	4	View
2013-01-09	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2013-01-09	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2012-10-09	`CTFR`	Final Rejection	17	View
2012-10-09	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2012-10-09	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	3	View
2012-07-09	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2012-07-09	`CLM`	Claims	11	View
2012-07-09	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	2	View
2012-07-09	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2012-07-09	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2012-07-09	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2012-03-09	`CTNF`	Non-Final Rejection	16	View
2012-03-09	`892`	List of references cited by examiner	1	View
2012-03-09	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	1	View
2012-03-09	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2012-03-09	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	3	View
2010-10-06	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2010-10-06	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2010-09-24	`PA..`	Power of Attorney	1	View
2010-09-24	`R3.73`	Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73	1	View
2010-09-24	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2010-03-10	`RCEX`	Request for Continued Examination (RCE)	1	View
2010-03-10	`A.NE`	Response After Final Action	1	View
2010-03-10	`CLM`	Claims	11	View
2010-03-10	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	2	View
2010-03-10	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2010-03-10	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2010-03-10	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2010-03-10	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2009-12-10	`CTFR`	Final Rejection	16	View
2009-12-10	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2009-12-10	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	2	View
2009-09-08	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2009-09-08	`CLM`	Claims	11	View
2009-09-08	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	2	View
2009-09-08	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2009-09-08	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2009-07-27	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2009-07-27	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2009-07-21	`PA..`	Power of Attorney	1	View
2009-07-21	`R3.73`	Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73	1	View
2009-07-21	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2009-06-05	`892`	List of references cited by examiner	3	View
2009-06-05	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2009-06-05	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	6	View
2009-06-05	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	2	View
2009-06-05	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	6	View
2009-06-05	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	2	View
2009-06-05	`CTNF`	Non-Final Rejection	19	View
2009-03-06	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	6	View
2009-03-06	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2009-03-06	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	2	View
2009-03-06	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2009-03-06	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2009-03-06	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	3	View
2009-03-02	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2009-03-02	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	3	View
2009-03-02	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2009-01-28	`NTC.A.NONCPL`	Notice to the applicant regarding a non-compliant or non-responsive amendment	4	View
2009-01-28	`NTC.A.NONCPL`	Notice to the applicant regarding a non-compliant or non-responsive amendment	2	View
2009-01-09	`ELC.`	Response to Election / Restriction Filed	1	View
2009-01-09	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	3	View
2009-01-09	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2009-01-09	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2008-10-09	`CTRS`	Requirement for Restriction/Election	6	View
2008-06-23	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2008-06-23	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	6	View
2008-06-23	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2008-06-23	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	27	View
2008-06-23	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	47	View
2008-06-23	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	23	View
2008-06-23	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	16	View
2008-06-23	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	93	View
2008-06-23	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	70	View
2008-06-23	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	3	View
2008-05-11	`PA..`	Power of Attorney	1	View
2008-05-11	`R3.73`	Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73	2	View
2008-05-11	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2007-12-20	`NTC.PUB`	Notice of Publication	1	View
2007-09-07	`APP.FILE.REC`	Filing Receipt	3	View
2007-08-29	`PEFR`	Applicant Response to Pre-Exam Formalities Notice	4	View
2007-08-29	`OATH`	Oath or Declaration filed	11	View
2007-08-29	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2007-08-29	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2007-08-29	`XT/`	Extension of Time	2	View
2007-01-29	`APP.FILE.REC`	Filing Receipt	3	View
2007-01-29	`PEFN`	Pre-Exam Formalities Notice	2	View
2006-12-20	`TRNA`	Transmittal of New Application	2	View
2006-12-20	`SPEC`	Specification	69	View
2006-12-20	`CLM`	Claims	11	View
2006-12-20	`ABST`	Abstract	1	View
2006-12-20	`DRW`	Drawings-only black and white line drawings	14	View
2006-12-20	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2006-12-20	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2006-12-20	`136A`	Authorization for Extension of Time all replies	2	View

Inventors

Vijoy K. Gopalakrishnan Richmond, UNITED KINGDOM

Alan R. Neuhauser Silver Spring, MD

Jack C. Crystal Owings Mill, MD

Jack K. Zhang Ijamsville, MD

Attorneys & Agents of Record

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE Reg. 51728 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

MARK ZIMMERMAN Reg. 44006 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

SERGIO FILICE Reg. 59727 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

SCOTT SALMON Reg. 68130 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

JAMES FLIGHT Reg. 37622 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

JOSEPH JASPER Reg. 50833 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

THOMAS STROUSE Reg. 53950 Attorney · NIELSEN COMPANY

GREGORY HUFFMAN Reg. 69212 Attorney · NIELSEN

JAMES KORENCHAN Reg. 70760 Attorney · THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC

MARK HANLEY Reg. 44736 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

BRANDON DUBE Reg. 64442 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

MICHAEL LENISA Reg. 72724 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

WILLIAM JACKLIN Reg. 64894 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

SALVADOR KAROTTKI Reg. 53098 Attorney · TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY

ANDREW QUECAN Reg. 68516 Attorney · THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC

MARIANNE BUCKLEY Reg. 68104 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN Reg. 57993 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN, LLC

SYED ALI Reg. 72271 Attorney · HANLEY, FLIGHT & ZIMMERMAN

JUSTIN COOK Reg. 66635 Attorney · THE NIELSEN COMPANY

JAMES REDONDO Reg. 81209 Attorney · HANLEY FLIGHT AND ZIMMERMAN

KRISTOPHER SABATINI Reg. 81413 Agent · HANLEY, FLIGHT, AND ZIMMERMAN, LLC

Classification

USPC 705/10

G06Q30/0203 G06Q30/0208 H04W4/029 G06F3/01 G06F15/16 G06Q10/00 G06Q30/0201 H04B1/3833 H04B1/385 H04L67/02 H04W4/02

Prosecution

Examiner: STERRETT, JONATHAN G
Art Unit: 3623
Customer No.: 81905
Docket No.: 20271/ARB162US01
Confirmation No.: 2629

Publication

Pub. No.: US20070294705A1
Pub. Date: 2007-12-20

THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC

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RELEASE (REEL 037172 / FRAME 0415) Recorded 2022-10-13

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037172/0415 →

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MERGER Recorded 2014-03-28

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NIELSEN AUDIO, INC.

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CHANGE OF NAME Recorded 2014-03-28

032554/0759 →

THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC

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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded 2014-03-28

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ARBITRON INC.

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Quick Facts

App. No.: 11/643,128
Filed: 2006-12-20
Pub. No.: US20070294705A1
Examiner: STERRETT, JONATHAN G
Art Unit: 3623

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