Patents Assigned to Airtime Media, Inc.
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Patent number: 11451741Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system of providing a video chat experience in a network are described. The method may include: receiving live video stream signals, including audio signals, from a plurality of participants of a live video chat session; combining the live video stream signals into a shared canvas; providing the shared canvas to the plurality of participants, wherein the shared canvas is substantially synchronized among the plurality of participants; and providing options for the specific chat participant to manipulate the shared canvas.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Matt Cahill, Sean Parker, Shawn D. Fanning, Joey Liaw
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Patent number: 10158827Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system of providing a video chat experience in a network are described. The method may include: receiving live video stream signals, including audio signals, from a plurality of participants of a live video chat session; combining the live video stream signals into a shared canvas; providing the shared canvas to the plurality of participants, wherein the shared canvas is substantially synchronized among the plurality of participants; and providing options for the specific chat participant to manipulate the shared canvas.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: AIRTIME MEDIA, INC.Inventors: Matt Cahill, Sean Parker, Shawn D. Fanning, Joey Liaw
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Patent number: 9743045Abstract: A technique is disclosed for automatic switching of a mobile device between a videoconference operating mode and a teleconference operating mode, where the automatic switching is based on a detected functional use and current position of the device in relation to a user of the device. In at least some embodiments, the disclosed technology includes a video-audio switching system that works in coordination with a sensor mechanism associated with the device to enable the automatic switching. The technology disclosed herein enables the user to carry out a conversation via the device (i.e., conference session) without interruption when transitioning between different settings, (e.g., using the device while sitting at an office to using it while on-the-go to an appointment).Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: AIRTIME MEDIA, INC.Inventors: Andrew C. Lin, Walton Lin
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Patent number: 9544538Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system of providing a video chat experience in a network are described. The method may include: receiving live video stream signals, including audio signals, from a plurality of participants of a live video chat session; combining the live video stream signals into a shared canvas; providing the shared canvas to the plurality of participants, wherein the shared canvas is substantially synchronized among the plurality of participants; and providing options for the specific chat participant to manipulate the shared canvas.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Matt Cahill, Sean Parker, Shawn D. Fanning, Joey Liaw
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Patent number: 9372550Abstract: A technique is disclosed for automatic switching of a mobile device between a videoconference operating mode and a teleconference operating mode, where the automatic switching is based on a detected functional use and current position of the device in relation to a user of the device. In at least some embodiments, the disclosed technology includes a video-audio switching system that works in coordination with a sensor mechanism associated with the device to enable the automatic switching. The technology disclosed herein enables the user to carry out a conversation via the device (i.e., conference session) without interruption when transitioning between different settings, (e.g., using the device while sitting at an office to using it while on-the-go to an appointment).Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lin, Walton Lin
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Patent number: 9342603Abstract: Method and system for organizing and sharing content through experience are described. In one embodiment, content may be organized and shared among users through a specific experience. A method for sharing content in a network may include: collecting contents related to a specific experience from a specific user; generating an experience graph of the specific experience; enabling the specific user to invite other users to join the experience graph; and enabling each user inside the experience graph to share new content into the experience graph.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Lin, Eric I. Feng, Eugene C. Wei
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Patent number: 8838572Abstract: Method and system for organizing and sharing content through experience are described. In one embodiment, content may be organized and shared among users through a specific experience. A method for sharing content in a network may include: collecting contents related to a specific experience from a specific user; generating an experience graph of the specific experience; enabling the specific user to invite other users to join the experience graph; and enabling each user inside the experience graph to share new content into the experience graph.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Lin, Eric I. Feng, Eugene C. Wei
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Patent number: 8780163Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system of providing live video chats in a network are described. The method may include: providing a first interface for a user to generate a user profile; generating a list of pseudo-anonymous chat partners according to a matching algorithm that involves the information of the user profile; providing a second interface for the user to select a chat partner on the list of pseudo-anonymous chat partners, and initiate a video call to the chat partner; establishing a video chat session between said user and said chat partner; providing a third interface for the user and the chat partner to add to and/or modify their respective profiles while the video chat session is in progress; and providing a fourth interface for the user and said chat partner to rate each other during the video chat session and/or after the video chat session.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Matt Cahill, Shawn D. Fanning, Mark Jen, Joey Liaw, Sean Parker
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Publication number: 20130124539Abstract: Described is a technique for resizing content items in a social network based on a relevancy of the content items to a user in the social network. In the disclosed technique, content items that are relevant to the user are identified and a relevancy score for each of the content items is computed based on factors including, number of interactions with the content items by a user, type of interactions and a type of user. A display size of the content item is determined based on the relevancy score of the content item. The display size can be directly proportional to the relevancy score of content item. The content items are generated based on the determined size and displayed to the user. Accordingly, a content item which is more relevant to the user is displayed at a bigger size than a content item which is less relevant to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Lin, Eric I. Feng, Eugene C. Wei
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Publication number: 20130124497Abstract: Method and system for organizing and sharing content through experience are described. In one embodiment, content may be organized and shared among users through a specific experience. A method for sharing content in a network may include: collecting contents related to a specific experience from a specific user; generating an experience graph of the specific experience; enabling the specific user to invite other users to join the experience graph; and enabling each user inside the experience graph to share new content into the experience graph.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Airtime Media, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Lin, Eric I. Feng, Eugene C. Wei