Patents by Inventor Frederick G. Wade

Frederick G. Wade 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).

  • Patent number: 10848827
    Abstract: A device can receive configuration information associated with a set of channels to be provided as part of an Internet protocol television (IPTV) service. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel categories after receiving the configuration information associated with the set of channels. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel lineups after receiving the information associated with the set of channel categories. The device can receive information associated with a user device that is associated with the IPTV service. The device can generate, based on the information associated with the user device and the channel configuration information, a custom channel lineup using the information associated with the set of channel lineups. The device can provide, to the user device, the custom channel lineup to permit the user device to provide, for display, information associated with the custom channel lineup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Ballori Sengupta, Sridhar Reddy, Jacob Alan Papanek, Andrew S. Kleppinger, Michael Parker, Frederick G. Wade, Stefan Estrada
  • Publication number: 20190356954
    Abstract: A device can receive configuration information associated with a set of channels to be provided as part of an Internet protocol television (IPTV) service. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel categories after receiving the configuration information associated with the set of channels. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel lineups after receiving the information associated with the set of channel categories. The device can receive information associated with a user device that is associated with the IPTV service. The device can generate, based on the information associated with the user device and the channel configuration information, a custom channel lineup using the information associated with the set of channel lineups. The device can provide, to the user device, the custom channel lineup to permit the user device to provide, for display, information associated with the custom channel lineup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ballori SENGUPTA, Sridhar Reddy, Jacob Alan Papanek, Andrew S. Kleppinger, Michael Parker, Frederick G. Wade, Stefan Estrada
  • Patent number: 10397655
    Abstract: A device can receive configuration information associated with a set of channels to be provided as part of an Internet protocol television (IPTV) service. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel categories after receiving the configuration information associated with the set of channels. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel lineups after receiving the information associated with the set of channel categories. The device can receive information associated with a user device that is associated with the IPTV service. The device can generate, based on the information associated with the user device and the channel configuration information, a custom channel lineup using the information associated with the set of channel lineups. The device can provide, to the user device, the custom channel lineup to permit the user device to provide, for display, information associated with the custom channel lineup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Ballori Sengupta, Sridhar Reddy, Jacob Alan Papanek, Andrew S. Kleppinger, Michael Parker, Frederick G. Wade, Stefan Estrada
  • Publication number: 20190020921
    Abstract: A device can receive configuration information associated with a set of channels to be provided as part of an Internet protocol television (IPTV) service. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel categories after receiving the configuration information associated with the set of channels. The device can receive information associated with a set of channel lineups after receiving the information associated with the set of channel categories. The device can receive information associated with a user device that is associated with the IPTV service. The device can generate, based on the information associated with the user device and the channel configuration information, a custom channel lineup using the information associated with the set of channel lineups. The device can provide, to the user device, the custom channel lineup to permit the user device to provide, for display, information associated with the custom channel lineup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Ballori SENGUPTA, Sridhar Reddy, Jocob Alan Papanek, Andrew S. Kleppinger, Michael Parker, Frederick G. Wade, Stefan Estrada
  • Publication number: 20140278954
    Abstract: In embodiments, apparatuses, methods and storage media are described that are associated with automated content offer management. In various embodiments, an automated offer management system (“AOM”) may be configured to generate offers for products and/or content. The AOM may obtain information about content, such as from content providers. The AOM may also obtain information about consumers. The AOM may then apply one or more configurable business rules to the received content information and consumer information to generate offers. Offers may then be reviewed and provisioned to content consumers. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford A. Suzuki, Frederick G. Wade
  • Publication number: 20100223372
    Abstract: Diagnostic methods and systems are described in which a client or consumer electronic device can be remotely controlled and operated for purposes which include performing diagnostics and/or implementing remedial measures designed to remedy identified problems associated with the consumer electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Tim C. Nichols, Matthew R. Finitz, Frederick G. Wade, III
  • Patent number: 7716316
    Abstract: Diagnostic methods and systems are described in which a client or consumer electronic device can be remotely controlled and operated for purposes which include performing diagnostics and/or implementing remedial measures designed to remedy identified problems associated with the consumer electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Tim C Nichols, Matthew R Finitz, Frederick G Wade, III
  • Patent number: 6864779
    Abstract: A method for transmitting data from a remote location for evaluation by an expert. A remote appliance couples a data collection device with a communications device to transmit collected data and serve as a virtual remote presence server. The remote appliance transmit collected data. The remote appliance transmits the data in accordance with subscriber information stored in a centralized device. The data can be processed or evaluated in any manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: E-NETPIC.COM, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Stack, Frederick G. Wade, Roger L. Smeds
  • Publication number: 20030001720
    Abstract: A method for transmitting data from a remote location for evaluation by an expert. A remote appliance couples a data collection device with a communications device to transmit collected data and serve as a virtual remote presence server. The remote appliance transmit collected data. The remote appliance transmits the data in accordance with subscriber information stored in a centralized device. The data can be processed or evaluated in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Frederick G. Wade, Brian T. Stack, Roger L. Smeds