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Patents
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Multi-screen virtual billboard
Issued US US10548139B1
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for the display of a multi-screen virtual billboard. The virtual billboard utilizes individual mobile devices as portions of a display screen. Each mobile device is configured to display a portion of the virtual billboard corresponding to a location of the mobile device. The mobile devices forming the virtual billboard are triggered in order to display a graphic or other visual information in synchronization with the other mobile…
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for the display of a multi-screen virtual billboard. The virtual billboard utilizes individual mobile devices as portions of a display screen. Each mobile device is configured to display a portion of the virtual billboard corresponding to a location of the mobile device. The mobile devices forming the virtual billboard are triggered in order to display a graphic or other visual information in synchronization with the other mobile devices.
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State synchronization and management for two-way connected consumer electronic devices
Issued US US10638202B1
System, method, and computer program product embodiments for managing state synchronization between two-way connected consumer electronic devices. An embodiment operates by receiving a state change event message from a target device, determining if one or more subscriber devices are associated with the target device, and propagating the state change event message to the determined subscriber devices.
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Systems and methods for real time media consumption feedback
Issued US US9407947B1
Systems and methods for providing users with a real time or near-real time indications of media channels or programs that are currently receiving the most usage or consumption within a defined population of users are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives media usage data for currently airing media while the media is being aired and creates an ordered list of media channels or programs for presentation, based at least in part on the media usage data. The method then presents the ordered…
Systems and methods for providing users with a real time or near-real time indications of media channels or programs that are currently receiving the most usage or consumption within a defined population of users are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives media usage data for currently airing media while the media is being aired and creates an ordered list of media channels or programs for presentation, based at least in part on the media usage data. The method then presents the ordered list of media channels or programs while the media is being aired. In an embodiment, a system further provides the ability to easily select and tune one of the indicated channels or programs in an interactive interface. In an embodiment, the selected media channels or programs are sold on demand or as part of a service upgrade if they are not included in a user's current subscription.
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Personal Media Channel Apparatus and Methods
Issued US US8776101B2
Network content delivery apparatus and methods based on content compiled from various sources and particularly selected for a given user. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the content sources include DVR, broadcast, nPVR, and VOD. The user-targeted content is assembled into a playlist, and displayed as a continuous stream on a virtual channel particular to that user. User interfaces accessible through the virtual channel present various functional options,…
Network content delivery apparatus and methods based on content compiled from various sources and particularly selected for a given user. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the content sources include DVR, broadcast, nPVR, and VOD. The user-targeted content is assembled into a playlist, and displayed as a continuous stream on a virtual channel particular to that user. User interfaces accessible through the virtual channel present various functional options, including the selection or exploration of content having similarity or prescribed relationships to other content, and the ability to order purchasable content. An improved electronic program guide is also disclosed which allows a user to start over, record, view, receive information on, "catch up", and rate content.
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System and Method for Commanding a Controlled Device
Issued US US8458748B2
A system and method for commanding a controlled device. An intelligent navigation server detects a transition from a current state of a remote control device. A context for transition is also determined. The current state, the new current state and the context are evaluated to select a set of commands appropriate to the context and the new current state. The selected commands determine behavior options for the controlled device. The set of selected commands are sent to the remote control…
A system and method for commanding a controlled device. An intelligent navigation server detects a transition from a current state of a remote control device. A context for transition is also determined. The current state, the new current state and the context are evaluated to select a set of commands appropriate to the context and the new current state. The selected commands determine behavior options for the controlled device. The set of selected commands are sent to the remote control device. Text and/or graphical data appropriate to the new current state may also be sent to the remote control device. The remote control device may generate display data based on the selected commands to provide one or more soft buttons linked to one or more of the selected commands. The remote control device may also display the text and/or graphical data.
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System and method for vertical path navigation
Issued US US8423907B1
Methods, devices and systems are provided that display images in a manner that provides for effective space management. At least one item is horizontally displayed in a first display area. Upon selection by a user of at least one item from the first display area, an indication of the at least one item is vertically displayed in a second display area.
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Interactive video title selection system and method
US US6622148B1
An system and method for interactively choosing a selection from a database, including a media database containing movies, videos and graphical offerings, is disclosed. The invention uses a physical metaphor to represent the database and icons to represent selections. A preferred embodiment for a video-on-demand environment uses a globe or torus to represent a video database, which is displayed on a user's television at the user's location. Superimposed on the globe is a grid of pictorial icons…
An system and method for interactively choosing a selection from a database, including a media database containing movies, videos and graphical offerings, is disclosed. The invention uses a physical metaphor to represent the database and icons to represent selections. A preferred embodiment for a video-on-demand environment uses a globe or torus to represent a video database, which is displayed on a user's television at the user's location. Superimposed on the globe is a grid of pictorial icons representing the video selections stored in the video database. The video selections are arranged by category and alphabetically on the globe. The user may employ a remote control to issue search commands.
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Projects
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Life Hutch VR
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Life Hutch VR is a new and innovative immersive experience that combines the best of film and video games to create an original VR experience based on the work of award winning science fiction author Harlan Ellison. Available on Steam and VIVEPORT for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, Life Hutch VR allows the player to live this classic story from the perspective of the main character while they struggle to survive all of the challenges for survival in a harsh and unforgiving universe.
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Movie Explorer
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An innovative movie recommendation service designed and built for advanced cable set top boxes.
Honors & Awards
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2013 Emmy Nomination - Onyx for Optimum
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Onyx for Optimum, nominated for Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media in the category of User Experience And Visual Design.
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CTAM Rainmaker Award
Cable Television Association of America
CTAM awards the Rainmaker to members who play an essential role in growing the cable business through participation in the association’s corporate partner initiatives.
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2005 Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Non-Program-Specific Enhanced or Interactive Television for a Channel, Network or Service.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
2005 Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Non-Program-Specific Enhanced or Interactive Television for a Channel, Network or Service awarded for work on the iO Tv service from Cablevision.
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2004 Emmy Award Outstanding Achievement in the Non-synchronous Enhancement of Original Television Content.
National Television Academy
Awarded for the iO Dashboard application launched to over one million digital set top boxes.
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ITV All-Star Award for Leadership in Interactive Television
Interactive TV Today
First ever recipient of the ITV All-Star Award for Leadership in Interactive Television.
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2003 Emmy Award Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Media technology for the Creation of Non-Traditional Programs or Platforms.
National Television Academy
2003 Emmy Award Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Media Technology for the Creation of Non-Traditional Programs or Platforms awarded for work done on the iO TV digital television service.
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2003 Emmy Award Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Television for an Interactive Television Service.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
2003 Emmy Award Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Television for an Interactive Television Service for work on the iO TV digital television service.
Organizations
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CTAM
Co-Chair Advanced Video Consortium
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
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The Television Academy
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