Patents by Inventor Bitto Niclavose
Bitto Niclavose 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).
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Publication number: 20230101966Abstract: Embodiments are provided for automatically determining the power state of a consumer electronic device, such as a television. For instance, a switching device may transmit a reference audio signal to a consumer electronic device for playback thereby. An audio signal captured by a microphone is compared to a reference audio signal. If a level of similarity between the captured audio signal and the reference audio signal meet a threshold condition, then a determination is made that the consumer electronic device is powered on. Otherwise, a determination is made that the consumer electronic device is powered off, in a standby state or muted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Bitto Niclavose, Ashish D. Aggarwal, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh
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Publication number: 20230099383Abstract: Embodiments are provided for automatically determining the power state of a consumer electronic device, such as a television. For instance, a switching device may transmit a reference audio signal to a consumer electronic device for playback thereby. An audio signal captured by a microphone is compared to a reference audio signal. If a level of similarity between the captured audio signal and the reference audio signal meet a threshold condition, then a determination is made that the consumer electronic device is powered on. Otherwise, a determination is made that the consumer electronic device is powered off, in a standby state or muted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Bitto Niclavose, Ashish D. Aggarwal, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh
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Patent number: 11540002Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatically navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) of a media device. In embodiments, objects (e.g. selectable items) in device GUI menu screens may be located, identified, and selected by another device (e.g., a switch) using several types of image processing, image recognition, and automated screen navigation techniques. For instance, a device may receive an operation request, for example from a user, receive a video signal from the connected media device, extract a video frame, process the video frame using one or more algorithms, and automatically navigate the GUI of the device by transmitting one more navigation commands for application to the GUI. In this manner, multi-step, time-consuming manual GUI navigation to achieve a desired result may be reduced to an automated technique, allowing users to save time and frustration in navigating a GUI using a remote control to find a particular resource.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose, Vinod K. Gopinath, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Ashish D. Aggarwal
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Patent number: 11223871Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatically navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) of a media device. In embodiments, objects (e.g. selectable items) in device GUI menu screens may be located, identified, and selected by another device (e.g., a switch) using several types of image processing, image recognition, and automated screen navigation techniques. For instance, a device may receive an operation request, for example from a user, receive a video signal from the connected media device, extract a video frame, process the video frame using one or more algorithms, and automatically navigate the GUI of the device by transmitting one more navigation commands for application to the GUI. In this manner, multi-step, time-consuming manual GUI navigation to achieve a desired result may be reduced to an automated technique, allowing users to save time and frustration in navigating a GUI using a remote control to find a particular resource.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose, Vinod K. Gopinath, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Ashish D. Aggarwal
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Patent number: 11076195Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatically navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) of a media device. In embodiments, objects (e.g. selectable items) in device GUI menu screens may be located, identified, and selected by another device (e.g., a switch) using several types of image processing, image recognition, and automated screen navigation techniques. For instance, a device may receive an operation request, for example from a user, receive a video signal from the connected media device, extract a video frame, process the video frame using one or more algorithms, and automatically navigate the GUI of the device by transmitting one more navigation commands for application to the GUI. In this manner, multi-step, time-consuming manual GUI navigation to achieve a desired result may be reduced to an automated technique, allowing users to save time and frustration in navigating a GUI using a remote control to find a particular resource.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose, Vinod K. Gopinath, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Ashish D. Aggarwal
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Publication number: 20210227282Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatically navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) of a media device. In embodiments, objects (e.g. selectable items) in device GUI menu screens may be located, identified, and selected by another device (e.g., a switch) using several types of image processing, image recognition, and automated screen navigation techniques. For instance, a device may receive an operation request, for example from a user, receive a video signal from the connected media device, extract a video frame, process the video frame using one or more algorithms, and automatically navigate the GUI of the device by transmitting one more navigation commands for application to the GUI. In this manner, multi-step, time-consuming manual GUI navigation to achieve a desired result may be reduced to an automated technique, allowing users to save time and frustration in navigating a GUI using a remote control to find a particular resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose, Vinod K. Gopinath, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Ashish D. Aggarwal
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Patent number: 10972804Abstract: Embodiments described herein enable a media device to be controlled from any location via a network-based device. For example, a user, using a control device, initiates a command that identifies media content to be streamed by the media device. The command is transmitted to a proxy device coupled to the media device and a network-based device. The proxy device transmits the command to the network-based device, which translates the command into a format compatible with the media device. The translated command is transmitted to the proxy device, which transmits the translated command to the media device. The media device streams the media content based on the received translated command. Alternatively, the control device and the proxy device are integrated as a single device, which generates and transmits the command to the network-based device, receives the translated command from the network-based device, and transmits the translated command to the media device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Ashish D. Aggarwal, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose
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Patent number: 10958963Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatically navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) of a media device. In embodiments, objects (e.g. selectable items) in device GUI menu screens may be located, identified, and selected by another device (e.g., a switch) using several types of image processing, image recognition, and automated screen navigation techniques. For instance, a device may receive an operation request, for example from a user, receive a video signal from the connected media device, extract a video frame, process the video frame using one or more algorithms, and automatically navigate the GUI of the device by transmitting one more navigation commands for application to the GUI. In this manner, multi-step, time-consuming manual GUI navigation to achieve a desired result may be reduced to an automated technique, allowing users to save time and frustration in navigating a GUI using a remote control to find a particular resource.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose, Vinod K. Gopinath, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Ashish D. Aggarwal
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Patent number: 10904477Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for identifying devices coupled a media device hub. A device map in the media device hub may create a map entry that associates a first device, a port to which the first device was at least previously coupled, and a first key of the first device. A second key is obtained from a media device that is coupled to a current port of the media device hub. A determination is made whether the second key is the same as the first key stored in the device map. If the first and second keys are the same, a determination is made whether the current port to which the second device is coupled is different than the port indicated in the device map. If the current port is different than the indicated port, the device map is updated to indicate the first device as coupled to the current port.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Ashish D. Aggarwal, Sharath H. Satheesh, Conrad Savio Jude Gomes, Bitto Niclavose
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Patent number: 10812865Abstract: Embodiments described herein enable a media device to be controlled from any location via a network-based device. For example, a user, using a control device, initiates a command that identifies media content to be streamed by the media device. The command is transmitted to a proxy device coupled to the media device and a network-based device. The proxy device transmits the command to the network-based device, which translates the command into a format compatible with the media device. The translated command is transmitted to the proxy device, which transmits the translated command to the media device. The media device streams the media content based on the received translated command. Alternatively, the control device and the proxy device are integrated as a single device, which generates and transmits the command to the network-based device, receives the translated command from the network-based device, and transmits the translated command to the media device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Ashish D. Aggarwal, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose
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Patent number: 10680846Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses are described to detect and resolve device configuration and/or communication incompatibilities (e.g. incompatible messages, improper addressing, malfunctions) for a communication protocol such as HDMI-CEC.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Nino V. Marino, Pankaj Kashyap, Shankara R. Sundararajan, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh, Ashish D. Aggarwal, Bitto Niclavose, Conrad Savio Jude Gomes
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Publication number: 20190230406Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for identifying devices coupled a media device hub. A device map in the media device hub may create a map entry that associates a first device, a port to which the first device was at least previously coupled, and a first key of the first device. A second key is obtained from a media device that is coupled to a current port of the media device hub. A determination is made whether the second key is the same as the first key stored in the device map. If the first and second keys are the same, a determination is made whether the current port to which the second device is coupled is different than the port indicated in the device map. If the current port is different than the indicated port, the device map is updated to indicate the first device as coupled to the current port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Ashish D. Aggarwal, Sharath H. Satheesh, Conrad Savio Jude Gomes, Bitto Niclavose
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Patent number: 10282979Abstract: Embodiments described herein enable the transmission of infrared (IR) signals via an AV cable containing a plurality of signal lines. In embodiments, an IR receiver, and IR emitter, and/or logic circuitry may be integrated within an AV cable (e.g., an HDMI cable) to enable transmitting signals from an IR remote control device to a media device that may be located behind a physical obstruction through which IR signals are unable to pass. By utilizing one or more signal lines of an AV cable to transmit IR signals, existing AV communication protocols may continue to be utilized in a user's home entertainment system. In this manner, a user may be able to locate one or more media devices (e.g., home entertainment devices) in a physically remote location, such as in a cabinet or closet, without sacrificing any IR signaling functionality.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Ashish Dharmpal Aggarwal, Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Pankaj Ramesh Chandra Katiyar, Conrad Savio Jude Gomes, Ashok Kumar Kethe, Bitto Niclavose
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Patent number: 10257438Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatic identification and mapping of consumer electronic devices to ports on an HDMI switch. A device that is connected to an HDMI switch is identified based on data received over an HDMI connection, and ports on the HDMI switch are automatically mapped and configured. Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for back-end database creation for automatic identification and mapping of consumer electronic devices to ports on an HDMI switch. The back-end database may be created by the based on video and audio signatures received from a consumer electronic device and based on remote control information and signatures.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Vinod Gopinath, Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Bitto Niclavose, Ashish Aggarwal
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Publication number: 20190058915Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatically navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) of a media device. In embodiments, objects (e.g. selectable items) in device GUI menu screens may be located, identified, and selected by another device (e.g., a switch) using several types of image processing, image recognition, and automated screen navigation techniques. For instance, a device may receive an operation request, for example from a user, receive a video signal from the connected media device, extract a video frame, process the video frame using one or more algorithms, and automatically navigate the GUI of the device by transmitting one more navigation commands for application to the GUI. In this manner, multi-step, time-consuming manual GUI navigation to achieve a desired result may be reduced to an automated technique, allowing users to save time and frustration in navigating a GUI using a remote control to find a particular resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose, Vinod K. Gopinath, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Ashish D. Aggarwal
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Publication number: 20190058914Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatically navigating a graphical user interface (GUI) of a media device. In embodiments, objects (e.g. selectable items) in device GUI menu screens may be located, identified, and selected by another device (e.g., a switch) using several types of image processing, image recognition, and automated screen navigation techniques. For instance, a device may receive an operation request, for example from a user, receive a video signal from the connected media device, extract a video frame, process the video frame using one or more algorithms, and automatically navigate the GUI of the device by transmitting one more navigation commands for application to the GUI. In this manner, multi-step, time-consuming manual GUI navigation to achieve a desired result may be reduced to an automated technique, allowing users to save time and frustration in navigating a GUI using a remote control to find a particular resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose, Vinod K. Gopinath, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Ashish D. Aggarwal
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Patent number: 10182193Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for automatic identification and mapping of consumer electronic devices to ports on an HDMI switch. A device that is connected to an HDMI switch is identified based on data received over an HDMI connection, and ports on the HDMI switch are automatically mapped and configured. Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for back-end database creation for automatic identification and mapping of consumer electronic devices to ports on an HDMI switch. The back-end database may be created by the based on video and audio signatures received from a consumer electronic device and based on remote control information and signatures.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Vinod Gopinath, Sharath Hariharpur Satheesh, Neha Mittal, Siddharth Kumar, Bitto Niclavose, Ashish Aggarwal
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Publication number: 20180310074Abstract: Embodiments described herein enable a media device to be controlled from any location via a network-based device. For example, a user, using a control device, initiates a command that identifies media content to be streamed by the media device. The command is transmitted to a proxy device coupled to the media device and a network-based device. The proxy device transmits the command to the network-based device, which translates the command into a format compatible with the media device. The translated command is transmitted to the proxy device, which transmits the translated command to the media device. The media device streams the media content based on the received translated command Alternatively, the control device and the proxy device are integrated as a single device, which generates and transmits the command to the network-based device, receives the translated command from the network-based device, and transmits the translated command to the media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Ashish D. Aggarwal, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose
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Publication number: 20180310073Abstract: Embodiments described herein enable a media device to be controlled from any location via a network-based device. For example, a user, using a control device, initiates a command that identifies media content to be streamed by the media device. The command is transmitted to a proxy device coupled to the media device and a network-based device. The proxy device transmits the command to the network-based device, which translates the command into a format compatible with the media device. The translated command is transmitted to the proxy device, which transmits the translated command to the media device. The media device streams the media content based on the received translated command. Alternatively, the control device and the proxy device are integrated as a single device, which generates and transmits the command to the network-based device, receives the translated command from the network-based device, and transmits the translated command to the media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Ashish D. Aggarwal, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose
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Patent number: 10038941Abstract: Embodiments described herein enable a media device to be controlled from any location via a network-based device. For example, a user, using a control device, initiates a command that identifies media content to be streamed by the media device. The command is transmitted to a proxy device coupled to the media device and a network-based device. The proxy device transmits the command to the network-based device, which translates the command into a format compatible with the media device. The translated command is transmitted to the proxy device, which transmits the translated command to the media device. The media device streams the media content based on the received translated command. Alternatively, the control device and the proxy device are integrated as a single device, which generates and transmits the command to the network-based device, receives the translated command from the network-based device, and transmits the translated command to the media device.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Caavo IncInventors: Ashish D. Aggarwal, Vinod K. Gopinath, Sharath H. Satheesh, Bitto Niclavose