Patents by Inventor Andrew Zeldis

Andrew Zeldis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240134913
    Abstract: Described are methods, systems and computer readable media for keyed row data selection and processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Deephaven Data Labs LLC
    Inventors: Charles Wright, Ryan Caudy, David R. Kent, IV, Andrew Louis Baranec, Mark Zeldis, Radu Teodorescu
  • Patent number: 11451857
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: OPENTV, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Publication number: 20210352356
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Patent number: 11057665
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: OPENTV, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Publication number: 20200213659
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Patent number: 10506277
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request, a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: OPENTV, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Publication number: 20180184153
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request, a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamon A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Patent number: 9860583
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: OPENTV, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Publication number: 20160323629
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Patent number: 9374621
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Patent number: 9071729
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing user communication. First an invitation input may be received from a first user. The invitation input may comprise a recommendation to a second user to take an action regarding content to be delivered over a content delivery system. Then, the invitation input may be transmitted to the second user. Next, an acceptance input may be received from the second user. The acceptance input may comprise an acceptance to the invitation input. The acceptance input may then be transmitted to the first user in response to receiving the acceptance input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Pickelsimer, Mark Gathen, Joshua Musick, Robert Fabricant, David Werner, Andrew Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20140245357
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: OPENTV, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rother, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Patent number: 8789102
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a user interface. First, a first input may be received and a currently displayed programming content may be shrunken. Next, the shrunken programming content may be displayed. Then, in response to the received first input and concurrent with the shrunken programming content, a media guide comprising at least three display elements may be displayed. At least one of the three display elements may be customized for a user. Each one of the three display elements may include a first content element, a second content element, a third content element, a fourth content element, or a fifth content element. The first content element may display available programming channels. The second content element may display programs available on the available programming channels. The third content element may display description information. The fourth content element may display actions that can be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Pickelsimer, Anant Patil, Joshua Musick, Robert Fabricant, David Werner, Andrew Zeldis
  • Patent number: 8701041
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarck, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Patent number: 8429692
    Abstract: A system to search to search viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a communications module to receive a request associated with one or more directional keys on a control device, a search term detector to determine a search term associated with the request, a search module to locate a content item associated with the search term; and a presentation module to present the content item associated with the search term.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, David A. Merkoski, Jared Marr, Benjamin A. Rottler, Jordan Kanarek, Matthew Huntington, Celine Pering, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner
  • Publication number: 20110090402
    Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarck, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
  • Publication number: 20110023068
    Abstract: A system to search to search viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a communications module to receive a request associated with one or more directional keys on a control device, a search term detector to determine a search term associated with the request, a search module to locate a content item associated with the search term; and a presentation module to present the content item associated with the search term.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: OPENTV, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, David A. Merkoski, Jared Marr, Benjamin A. Rottler, Jordan Kanarek, Matthew Huntington, Celine Pering, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner
  • Publication number: 20090094643
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a user interface. First, a first input may be received and a currently displayed programming content may be shrunken. Next, the shrunken programming content may be displayed. Then, in response to the received first input and concurrent with the shrunken programming content, a media guide comprising at least three display elements may be displayed. At least one of the three display elements may be customized for a user. Each one of the three display elements may include a first content element, a second content element, a third content element, a fourth content element, or a fifth content element. The first content element may display available programming channels. The second content element may display programs available on the available programming channels. The third content element may display description information. The fourth content element may display actions that can be taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Pickelsimer, Anant Patil, Joshua Musick, Robert Fabricant, David Werner, Andrew Zeldis