Patents by Inventor Geoffrey L. Anderson
Geoffrey L. Anderson 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: 9674491Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLCInventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20170099510Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele
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Publication number: 20160182865Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the users face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
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Patent number: 9300924Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the users face.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC.Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20150042813Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: TAZWELL L. ANDERSON, JR., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
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Patent number: 8725064Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLCInventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A Wood, Robert J Kniskern, Todd H Steele
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Publication number: 20130100293Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the users face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Immersion Entertainment LLCInventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20120275756Abstract: A handheld device in connection with an audio/video system receives and processes video and/or audio signals and displays images to a user or produces sound audible to user. The handheld device may provide for capturing and storing images or continuous video. The handheld also may provide for enhanced viewing of the event using an optics system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood
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Publication number: 20110179440Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLC.Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele
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Patent number: 7929903Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLCInventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele
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Publication number: 20100060740Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLCInventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood
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Patent number: 7593687Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLCInventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood
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Publication number: 20080284851Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the users face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20020057364Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the user's face, and.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
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Patent number: RE46360Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele