Patents by Inventor Sarah Everett
Sarah Everett 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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Publication number: 20230046636Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating a video scene adapted to establish an ambiance setting and providing the video scene to equipment of a user for presentation at a display device. A visual focus is detected of the user towards presentation of the video scene displayed proximate to the user and the video scene is modified responsive to the visual focus. The modifying of the video scene is adapted to discourage visual focus of the user towards the presentation of the video scene. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Michael Gonzales, Sarah Everett
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Patent number: 11523152Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating a video scene adapted to establish an ambiance setting and providing the video scene to equipment of a user for presentation at a display device. A visual focus is detected of the user towards presentation of the video scene displayed proximate to the user and the video scene is modified responsive to the visual focus. The modifying of the video scene is adapted to discourage visual focus of the user towards the presentation of the video scene. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Michael Gonzales, Sarah Everett
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Publication number: 20220360835Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, a user profile for a user of a media service, and selecting, in accordance with the user profile, program components for inclusion in a media program to be presented via the media service. The method also includes generating the media program using the selected program components, and presenting the media program at equipment of the user. The method also includes obtaining sensor data associated with the user, and determining a user engagement level during presentation of the media program, based on the sensor data. The method further includes adjusting at least one of the program components responsive to the user engagement level, thereby generating a modified media program for presentation to the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sarah Everett, Gregory W. Edwards, Marc Sullivan
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Patent number: 11451850Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, a user profile for a user of a media service, and selecting, in accordance with the user profile, program components for inclusion in a media program to be presented via the media service. The method also includes generating the media program using the selected program components, and presenting the media program at equipment of the user. The method also includes obtaining sensor data associated with the user, and determining a user engagement level during presentation of the media program, based on the sensor data. The method further includes adjusting at least one of the program components responsive to the user engagement level, thereby generating a modified media program for presentation to the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sarah Everett, Gregory W. Edwards, Marc Sullivan
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Publication number: 20210314645Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, a user profile for a user of a media service, and selecting, in accordance with the user profile, program components for inclusion in a media program to be presented via the media service. The method also includes generating the media program using the selected program components, and presenting the media program at equipment of the user. The method also includes obtaining sensor data associated with the user, and determining a user engagement level during presentation of the media program, based on the sensor data. The method further includes adjusting at least one of the program components responsive to the user engagement level, thereby generating a modified media program for presentation to the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sarah Everett, Gregory W. Edwards, Marc Sullivan
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Publication number: 20210274230Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating a video scene adapted to establish an ambiance setting and providing the video scene to equipment of a user for presentation at a display device. A visual focus is detected of the user towards presentation of the video scene displayed proximate to the user and the video scene is modified responsive to the visual focus. The modifying of the video scene is adapted to discourage visual focus of the user towards the presentation of the video scene. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Michael Gonzales, Sarah Everett
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Patent number: 11070862Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, a user profile for a user of a media service, and selecting, in accordance with the user profile, program components for inclusion in a media program to be presented via the media service. The method also includes generating the media program using the selected program components, and presenting the media program at equipment of the user. The method also includes obtaining sensor data associated with the user, and determining a user engagement level during presentation of the media program, based on the sensor data. The method further includes adjusting at least one of the program components responsive to the user engagement level, thereby generating a modified media program for presentation to the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Sarah Everett, Gregory W. Edwards, Marc Sullivan
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Patent number: 11044500Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating a video scene adapted to establish an ambiance setting and providing the video scene to equipment of a user for presentation at a display device. A visual focus is detected of the user towards presentation of the video scene displayed proximate to the user and the video scene is modified responsive to the visual focus. The modifying of the video scene is adapted to discourage visual focus of the user towards the presentation of the video scene. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Michael Gonzales, Sarah Everett
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Publication number: 20210014545Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating a video scene adapted to establish an ambiance setting and providing the video scene to equipment of a user for presentation at a display device. A visual focus is detected of the user towards presentation of the video scene displayed proximate to the user and the video scene is modified responsive to the visual focus. The modifying of the video scene is adapted to discourage visual focus of the user towards the presentation of the video scene. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Michael Gonzales, Sarah Everett
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Patent number: 10827206Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining an ambiance selection of a plurality of different ambiance choices, producing a video scene according to the ambiance selection and providing the video scene to a display device for presentation at a location proximate to a user. Sensory input obtained from the location proximate to the user is monitored and the video scene is modified according to the sensory input to obtain a modified video scene. The modified video scene is forwarded to the display device for presentation by the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Michael Gonzales, Sarah Everett
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Publication number: 20200344508Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining an ambiance selection of a plurality of different ambiance choices, producing a video scene according to the ambiance selection and providing the video scene to a display device for presentation at a location proximate to a user. Sensory input obtained from the location proximate to the user is monitored and the video scene is modified according to the sensory input to obtain a modified video scene. The modified video scene is forwarded to the display device for presentation by the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Michael Gonzales, Sarah Everett
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Patent number: 10812603Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising: obtaining social media information associated with a user, wherein the social media information comprises historical social media information associated with the user and current social media information associated with the user; selecting, based upon the historical social media information, a selected personality type associated with the use; determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, a candidate entertainment recommendation; determining, based upon the current social media information, whether the candidate entertainment recommendation should be provided to the user; responsive to determining that the candidate entertainment recommendation should not be provided to the user: determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, an alternate entertainment recommendation; and providing to the user the second recommendation. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan
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Patent number: 10743182Abstract: Screen time-outs on a portable electronic device can be customized based on user activity. In one aspect, a sensing component receives data from one or more sensors located on the portable electronic device, for example, skin conductivity sensors and determines whether the user is using the portable device, either actively or passively and also determines the identity of the user. A configuring component is employed to change one or more features or functions of the portable electronic device based on the information determined by the sensing component. In particular, the configuring component changes one of more features of the portable electronic device based on the preferences predefined by the identified user and device usage (active and passive usage).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan
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Publication number: 20190238646Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising: obtaining social media information associated with a user, wherein the social media information comprises historical social media information associated with the user and current social media information associated with the user; selecting, based upon the historical social media information, a selected personality type associated with the use; determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, a candidate entertainment recommendation; determining, based upon the current social media information, whether the candidate entertainment recommendation should be provided to the user; responsive to determining that the candidate entertainment recommendation should not be provided to the user: determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, an alternate entertainment recommendation; and providing to the user the second recommendation. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan
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Patent number: 10298706Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising: obtaining social media information associated with a user, wherein the social media information comprises historical social media information associated with the user and current social media information associated with the user; selecting, based upon the historical social media information, a selected personality type associated with the use; determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, a candidate entertainment recommendation; determining, based upon the current social media information, whether the candidate entertainment recommendation should be provided to the user; responsive to determining that the candidate entertainment recommendation should not be provided to the user: determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, an alternate entertainment recommendation; and providing to the user the second recommendation. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan
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Publication number: 20180376187Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, a user profile for a user of a media service, and selecting, in accordance with the user profile, program components for inclusion in a media program to be presented via the media service. The method also includes generating the media program using the selected program components, and presenting the media program at equipment of the user. The method also includes obtaining sensor data associated with the user, and determining a user engagement level during presentation of the media program, based on the sensor data. The method further includes adjusting at least one of the program components responsive to the user engagement level, thereby generating a modified media program for presentation to the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Sarah Everett, Gregory W. Edwards, Marc Sullivan
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Publication number: 20180352437Abstract: Screen time-outs on a portable electronic device can be customized based on user activity. In one aspect, a sensing component receives data from one or more sensors located on the portable electronic device, for example, skin conductivity sensors and determines whether the user is using the portable device, either actively or passively and also determines the identity of the user. A configuring component is employed to change one or more features or functions of the portable electronic device based on the information determined by the sensing component. In particular, the configuring component changes one of more features of the portable electronic device based on the preferences predefined by the identified user and device usage (active and passive usage).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: James Pratt, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan
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Publication number: 20180349923Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for dynamically adapting advertising based on real-time data relating to consumer emotions. For instance, in one example, a method includes inferring a present emotional state of a user of a content distribution network from a set of information collected by devices in the content distribution network, determining, based at least in part on the present emotional state, a time at which to present an advertisement to the user, and dynamically adapting an advertisement presented to the user at the time in response to the present emotional state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Gregory Edwards, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan
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Publication number: 20180241829Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising: obtaining social media information associated with a user, wherein the social media information comprises historical social media information associated with the user and current social media information associated with the user; selecting, based upon the historical social media information, a selected personality type associated with the use; determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, a candidate entertainment recommendation; determining, based upon the current social media information, whether the candidate entertainment recommendation should be provided to the user; responsive to determining that the candidate entertainment recommendation should not be provided to the user: determining, based upon the selected personality type associated with the user, an alternate entertainment recommendation; and providing to the user the second recommendation. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Gregory W. Edwards, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan
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Patent number: 10051471Abstract: Screen time-outs on a portable electronic device can be customized based on user activity. In one aspect, a sensing component receives data from one or more sensors located on the portable electronic device, for example, skin conductivity sensors and determines whether the user is using the portable device, either actively or passively and also determines the identity of the user. A configuring component is employed to change one or more features or functions of the portable electronic device based on the information determined by the sensing component. In particular, the configuring component changes one of more features of the portable electronic device based on the preferences predefined by the identified user and device usage (active and passive usage).Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Sarah Everett, Marc Sullivan