Patents by Inventor Franz G. Rau

Franz G. Rau 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: 20020143870
    Abstract: A method and system for providing an interactive show over a network is provided. The show is run in a way that is similar to a call-in radio show and utilizes a low-bandwidth audio stream synchronized with URLs that may be selected by the users. A small production crew takes calls, researches each caller's question, and displays relevant pictures and text to users across the network as the show's host takes the call. Not only do users hear the host of the show they also see pictures illustrating the topics being discussed. Users have the ability to respond to the show's host and refer to the pictures that are downloaded within the broadcast window. They may interact with portions of the media to obtain more information on a particular item without leaving the show.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: Overthehedge.net, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz G. Rau