Patents by Inventor Dayan Golden
Dayan Golden 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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Patent number: 8024755Abstract: While reviewing potential programs when using an interactive programming guide, a viewer can select to place information regarding specific programs in a list (in one embodiment, such entries are made on an automated basis). The viewer can then recall that list to make a final selection of a present program to view (or record). In some embodiments, this list can be automatically cleared in response to a predetermined trigger event.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael A. Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Patent number: 7398009Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking the viewing of stored video content. A video event is recorded, such as with a personal video recorder, and is subsequently displayed on a display screen having identified thereon at least one user who is to view the recorded video event. The user enters an option (e.g., “OK to Erase”) associated with the displayed recorded event. The entered option is displayed on the display screen so subsequent users will know the desired option of the prior user. A machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions for recording and displaying a video event, as well as instructions for receiving and displaying an option associated with the displayed recorded event.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Brant Candelore, Yuko Nishikawa, Michael Bergeron, Ron Diaz, Dayan Golden, Andy Proehl, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050216935Abstract: Filter criteria for a plurality of characterizing descriptor filters are displayed along with characterizing descriptions of programming options that correspond to a present setting of the filters. A viewer readily navigates these displayed elements to discern available programming options and/or to view and select other filter criteria in an intuitive manner and without resort to nested menus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicants: Sony Corporation, a Japanese corporation, Sony Electronics Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050213928Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking the viewing of stored video content. A video event is recorded, such as with a personal video recorder, and is subsequently displayed on a display screen having identified thereon at least one user who is to view the recorded video event. The user enters an option (e.g., “OK to Erase”) associated with the displayed recorded event. The entered option is displayed on the display screen so subsequent users will know the desired option of the prior user. A machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions for recording and displaying a video event, as well as instructions for receiving and displaying an option associated with the displayed recorded event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Brant Candelore, Yuko Nishikawa, Michael Bergeron, Ron Diaz, Dayan Golden, Andy Proehl, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050108748Abstract: Presently selected filter criterion for each of a plurality of characterizing descriptor filters are displayed along with characterizing descriptions of programming options that correspond to a present setting of the filters. A viewer readily navigates these displayed elements to discern available programming options and/or to view and select other filter criteria in an intuitive manner and without resort to nested menus. Upon moving an area of focus into a region of the display that includes a presently selected filter criterion, other user-selectable filter criteria for that filter are also automatically displayed to permit the viewer to observe, consider, and select a new criterion by which to filter the available programming options.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicants: Sony Corporation, a Japanese corporation, Sony Electronics Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050108749Abstract: Discrete indicators as correspond to various content options are displayed. These discrete indicators move with respect to a segregated display area. When a predetermined orientation exists as between the segregated display area and one of the discrete indicators, additional content as pertains to the content option that corresponds to that particular discrete indicator is automatically displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicants: Sony Corporation, a Japanese corporation, Sony Electronics Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050108755Abstract: Programming material from various sources and/or of various types are aggregated and filtered with respect to common selection criteria. In one embodiment the selection criteria corresponds to a present viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicants: Sony Corporation, a Japanese corporation, Sony Electronics Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050108752Abstract: A content guide, such as a program guide for use with a plurality of audio/visual programs, has a browsing and selection interface that comprises a two-dimensional display that presents three spatial dimensions of a three-dimensional object. This object (or objects) bear at least some characterizing descriptors that correspond to various program options available to a viewer. In a preferred embodiment the browsing and selection interface comprises a plurality of cylinders. A viewer can cause these cylinders to rotate to present previously hidden characterizing information for review and/or selection by the viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicants: Sony Corporation, a Japanese corporation, Sony Electronics Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050108756Abstract: While reviewing potential programs when using an interactive programming guide, a viewer can select to place information regarding specific programs in a list (in one embodiment, such entries are made on an automated basis). The viewer can then recall that list to make a final selection of a present program to view (or record). In some embodiments, this list can be automatically cleared in response to a predetermined trigger event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicants: Sony Corporation, a Japanese corporation, Sony Electronics Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20050108750Abstract: Characterizing descriptor information for a presently viewed program is used to develop selection criteria by which to identify other program choices of potential interest to the viewer. Such options are then displayed to the viewer, either upon command or automatically at a time that is temporally proximal to a conclusion of the presently viewed program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicants: Sony Corporation, a Japanese corporation, Sony Electronics Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden, Michael Bergeron, Himgan Wibisono, Philip McKay
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Publication number: 20020056104Abstract: A method and system for generating a folder guide used to generate tailored broadcast system electronic program guides is described. In one embodiment, at least one category folder is displayed. The user can then select a category folder of interest. Sub-category folders related to the selected category are then displayed. The user can then select one or more sub-category folders and generate a category specific electronic program guide automatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Tara Burnhouse, Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden
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Publication number: 20020021309Abstract: Method for displaying future program information in a broadcasting system that includes a future program action indicator. According to one embodiment, future program information is provided for a plurality of future programs. The user selects one or more future programs for which action is desired. A future program actions menu is also provided from which a user selects future actions to be taken in regard to the future programs selected. An indicator is then included in the future program information display that indicates the action that will be taken in regard to the future program. In one embodiment the indicator is an action-descriptive icon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: Tara Burnhouse, Yuko Nishikawa, Dayan Golden