Patents by Inventor Larry Alan Westerman

Larry Alan Westerman 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).

  • Method and System for Providing Social Media Content Synchronized to Media Presentation
    Publication number: 20230283819
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for delivering a video stream to a viewer and delivering, in synchrony with the video stream, social media content created during the current and previous viewings of the video stream by first-time viewers of the video stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: ESW Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Method and system for providing social media content synchronized to media presentation
    Patent number: 11678000
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for delivering a video stream to a viewer and delivering, in synchrony with the video stream, social media content created during the current and previous viewings of the video stream by first-time viewers of the video stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: ESW Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Method and System for Providing Social Media Content Synchronized to Media Presentation
    Publication number: 20220014808
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for delivering a video stream to a viewer and delivering, in synchrony with the video stream, social media content created during the current and previous viewings of the video stream by first-time viewers of the video stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: ESW Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Method and system for providing social media content synchronized to media presentation
    Patent number: 11159836
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for delivering a video stream to a viewer and delivering, in synchrony with the video stream, social media content created during the current and previous viewings of the video stream by first-time viewers of the video stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: ESW Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Method and System for Providing Social Media Content Synchronized to Media Presentation
    Publication number: 20200359072
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for delivering a video stream to a viewer and delivering, in synchrony with the video stream, social media content created during the current and previous viewings of the video stream by first-time viewers of the video stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: ESW Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Method and system for providing social media content synchronized to media presentation
    Patent number: 10764619
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for distribution of a video stream together with associated media content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ESW Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Methods and systems for decreasing latency of content recognition
    Patent number: 9704507
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods and apparatus for identifying a reference audio content in an audio stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Alan Westerman
  • Methods and systems for distributing interactive content
    Patent number: 9456228
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling the distribution of supplementary content by generating a first control signal when known content is initially detected in a broadcast stream, and after generating the first control signal, generating a second control signal when the detected content is no longer detected in the broadcast stream. The first and second control signals may be used to control the distribution of supplementary content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • Methods and systems for distributing interactive content
    Patent number: 9451294
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling the distribution of supplementary content by generating a first control signal when known content is initially detected in a broadcast stream, and after generating the first control signal, generating a second control signal when the detected content is no longer detected in the broadcast stream. The first and second control signals may be used to control the distribution of supplementary content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • Methods and systems for monitoring a media stream and selecting an action
    Patent number: 9420349
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are related to systems, methods and apparatus for selecting an action when known content is detected in a media stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Todd Harper, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DECREASING LATENCY OF CONTENT RECOGNITION
    Publication number: 20160125889
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods and apparatus for identifying a reference audio content in an audio stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Larry Alan Westerman
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT SYNCHRONIZED TO MEDIA PRESENTATION
    Publication number: 20160088324
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for distribution of a video stream together with associated media content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTING INTERACTIVE CONTENT
    Publication number: 20160037191
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling the distribution of supplementary content by generating a first control signal when known content is initially detected in a broadcast stream, and after generating the first control signal, generating a second control signal when the detected content is no longer detected in the broadcast stream. The first and second control signals may be used to control the distribution of supplementary content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTING INTERACTIVE CONTENT
    Publication number: 20160037190
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling the distribution of supplementary content by generating a first control signal when known content is initially detected in a broadcast stream, and after generating the first control signal, generating a second control signal when the detected content is no longer detected in the broadcast stream. The first and second control signals may be used to control the distribution of supplementary content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • Method and system for providing social media content synchronized to media presentation
    Patent number: 9215503
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for delivering a video stream to a viewer and delivering, in synchrony with the video stream, social media content created during the current and previous viewings of the video stream by first-time viewers of the video stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Methods and systems for distributing interactive content
    Patent number: 9161074
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling the distribution of supplementary content by generating a first control signal when known content is initially detected in a broadcast stream, and after generating the first control signal, generating a second control signal when the detected content is no longer detected in the broadcast stream. The first and second control signals may be used to control the distribution of supplementary content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING A MEDIA STREAM AND SELECTING AN ACTION
    Publication number: 20150237409
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are related to systems, methods and apparatus for selecting an action when known content is detected in a media stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Todd Harper, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTING INTERACTIVE CONTENT
    Publication number: 20140325555
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling the distribution of supplementary content by generating a first control signal when known content is initially detected in a broadcast stream, and after generating the first control signal, generating a second control signal when the detected content is no longer detected in the broadcast stream. The first and second control signals may be used to control the distribution of supplementary content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Ensequence, Inc
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT SYNCHRONIZED TO MEDIA PRESENTATION
    Publication number: 20140140679
    Abstract: A computer system provides a method for delivering a video stream to a viewer and delivering, in synchrony with the video stream, social media content created during the current and previous viewings of the video stream by first-time viewers of the video stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: ENSEQUENCE, INC.
    Inventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman
  • Method of certifying multiple versions of an application
    Patent number: 8566688
    Abstract: A first check code is computed by applying an algorithm to a proper subset of a first body of data. A second check code is computed by applying the algorithm to an equivalent proper subset of a second equivalent body of data. The two check codes are compared. The extent of the proper subset of the first body of data is determined by a semantic analysis of the first body of data. Multiple versions of an application, when the semantic changes between the applications are inconsequential, may then be certified by ignoring the non-significant modifications and ensuring the integrity of the remainder of the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark-Andrew Ray Tait, Larry Alan Westerman