Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001-2003
Title: The Innovations of Allison De Fren
Introduction
Allison De Fren is a notable inventor based in San Francisco, CA. She has made significant contributions to the field of human-computer interaction through her innovative patents. With a total of 2 patents, her work focuses on enhancing the ways users interact with technology.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is titled "Printable Interfaces and Digital Linkmarks." This invention improves the human/computer interface by providing printable interfaces that enable users to invoke and control computer processes. The invention introduces an encoded physical medium that allows users to control and access various computer-implemented processes, such as applications and web pages. The encoded medium features a Linkmark and an instruction mark. The Linkmark contains machine-readable linking information directing users to specific computer processes, while the instruction mark includes operating instructions that can be executed by the computer. Additionally, the marks can present human-readable information related to the machine-readable data stored within them. For instance, the Linkmark may include graphical illustrations that indicate the content found on a web page, media format, user designation, payment and membership requirements, communication speed, and duration of content. Furthermore, the invention teaches a two-dimensional barcode with colored glyphs, where the average color represents encoded information, and the glyphs are arranged to encode digital information.
Career Highlights
Allison De Fren has been associated with Interval Research Corporation, where she has contributed her expertise in developing innovative technologies. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the field of human-computer interaction.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, she has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Thomas J Dougherty and S Joy Mountford. These collaborations have further enriched her contributions to the field.
Conclusion
Allison De Fren's innovative work in human-computer interaction exemplifies the potential of technology to enhance user experiences. Her patents reflect a commitment to improving the ways we interact with digital systems.