Patents by Inventor Saulo Dourado

Saulo Dourado 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: 20230300413
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the user input circuitry, the display, and the search history database; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executed by the processor and causes the processor to: a) determine, from the presence detection circuitry, a user in proximity of the display apparatus; b) determine one or more program types associated with the user; c) determine available programs that match the predicted one or more programs; and d) update the user interface to depict a listing of one or more of the available programs that match the predicted one or more programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander dePaz, Mohammed Selim, Saulo Dourado
  • Patent number: 11706489
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the user input circuitry, the display, and the search history database; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executed by the processor and causes the processor to: a) determine, from the presence detection circuitry, a user in proximity of the display apparatus; b) determine one or more program types associated with the user; c) determine available programs that match the predicted one or more programs; and d) update the user interface to depict a listing of one or more of the available programs that match the predicted one or more programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander dePaz, Mohammed Selim, Saulo Dourado
  • Publication number: 20230070401
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the user input circuitry, the display, and the search history database; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executed by the processor and causes the processor to: a) determine, from the presence detection circuitry, a user in proximity of the display apparatus; b) determine one or more program types associated with the user; c) determine available programs that match the predicted one or more programs; and d) update the user interface to depict a listing of one or more of the available programs that match the predicted one or more programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander dePaz, Mohammed Selim, Saulo Dourado
  • Patent number: 11509957
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the user input circuitry, the display, and the search history database; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executed by the processor and causes the processor to: a) determine, from the presence detection circuitry, a user in proximity of the display apparatus; b) determine one or more program types associated with the user; c) determine available programs that match the predicted one or more programs; and d) update the user interface to depict a listing of one or more of the available programs that match the predicted one or more programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander dePaz, Mohammed Selim, Saulo Dourado
  • Publication number: 20210204022
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the user input circuitry, the display, and the search history database; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executed by the processor and causes the processor to: a) determine, from the presence detection circuitry, a user in proximity of the display apparatus; b) determine one or more program types associated with the user; c) determine available programs that match the predicted one or more programs; and d) update the user interface to depict a listing of one or more of the available programs that match the predicted one or more programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander dePaz, Mohammed Selim, Saulo Dourado
  • Patent number: 10965985
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the user input circuitry, the display, and the search history database; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executed by the processor and causes the processor to: a) determine, from the presence detection circuitry, a user in proximity of the display apparatus; b) determine one or more program types associated with the user; c) determine available programs that match the predicted one or more programs; and d) update the user interface to depict a listing of one or more of the available programs that match the predicted one or more programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander dePaz, Mohammed Selim, Saulo Dourado
  • Publication number: 20190356949
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the user input circuitry, the display, and the search history database; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executed by the processor and causes the processor to: a) determine, from the presence detection circuitry, a user in proximity of the display apparatus; b) determine one or more program types associated with the user; c) determine available programs that match the predicted one or more programs; and d) update the user interface to depict a listing of one or more of the available programs that match the predicted one or more programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicants: QINGDAO HISENSE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., JAMDEO CANADA LTD.
    Inventors: Alexander dePaz, Mohammed Selim, Saulo Dourado
  • Patent number: 10348656
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for presentation of display device notifications and key handling. The notifications are visually appealing, employing a common theme and user interface. The notifications are less-intrusive, such that the user experience is improved. The notifications can provide additional information, function as links to destinations, and give the user multiple options, from which the user can make a selection. Actions taken by a user can be controlled and monitored to optimize user interaction with the notifications. By providing display device notifications to a user, the user is able to process important information on a display device in an improved way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignees: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., Hisense USA Corp., Qingdao Hisense Elecronics Co., Ltd., Hisense International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjiv Sirpal, Mohammed Selim, Alexander De Paz, Saulo Dourado, Tong Chen, Gregory Burdzinski
  • Patent number: 10116601
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for presentation of display device notifications. The notifications are visually appealing, employing a common theme and user interface. The notifications are less-intrusive, such that the user experience is improved. The notifications can provide additional information, function as links to destinations, and give the user multiple options, from which the user can make a selection. Actions taken by a user can be controlled and monitored to optimize user interaction with the notifications. By providing display device notifications to a user, the user is able to process important information on a display device in an improved way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignees: JAMDEO CANADA LTD., QINGDAO HISENSE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., HISENSE USA CORP., HISENSE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sanjiv Sirpal, Mohammed Selim, Alexander De Paz, Saulo Dourado, Tong Chen, Gregory Burdzinski
  • Patent number: 10104440
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to digital television processes and systems. In one embodiment, a method for control of a digital television includes detecting a first command for presentation of a control interface for the digital television, and presenting the control interface, wherein the control interface is presented to include an expanded tab element configured to provide a plurality of selectable elements associated with a category of the expanded tab element, and a plurality of tab elements configured in a horizontal bar configuration on a display of the digital television, the expanded tab element presented within the horizontal bar. The method also includes detecting a command for the control interface to select one of the plurality of tab elements, and updating presentation of the control interface in response to the second command, wherein the digital television presents a selected tab element with expanded configuration and provides a plurality of graphical elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignees: JAMDEO CANADA, LTD., HISENSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD., HISENSE USA CORP., HISENSE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sanjiv Sirpal, Alexander De Paz, Mohammed Selim, Salvador Soto, Saulo Dourado, Fuqu Wu, Dean Britto, Ken Leung
  • Publication number: 20180157385
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, processes and systems for configuration of a display device. In one embodiment, a method for or presenting a menu interface by a display device includes detecting a command for presentation of a menu interface of the display device, detecting at least one menu interface setting and presenting a menu interface on a display of the display device. The menu interface may be presented to include a plurality of tile elements associated with a control selection for the display device, the tile elements presented in a configuration format and including a tile configured for personalization, and a tile element for selecting content for presentation by the display device. The method also includes tile elements a configuration format, tile configured for personalization and location of the menu interface based on the at least one menu interface setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicants: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense USA Corp., Hisense International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjiv Sirpal, Mohammed Selim, Alexander De Paz, Saulo Dourado
  • Publication number: 20180139505
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to digital television processes and systems. In one embodiment, a method for control of a digital television includes detecting a first command for presentation of a control interface for the digital television, and presenting the control interface, wherein the control interface is presented to include an expanded tab element configured to provide a plurality of selectable elements associated with a category of the expanded tab element, and a plurality of tab elements configured in a horizontal bar configuration on a display of the digital television, the expanded tab element presented within the horizontal bar. The method also includes detecting a command for the control interface to select one of the plurality of tab elements, and updating presentation of the control interface in response to the second command, wherein the digital television presents a selected tab element with expanded configuration and provides a plurality of graphical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicants: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense USA CORP., Hisense International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjiv SIRPAL, Alexander DE PAZ, Mohammed SELIM, Salvador SOTO, Saulo DOURADO, Fuqu WU, Dean BRITTO, Ken LEUNG
  • Patent number: 9871991
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, processes and systems for configuration of a display device. In one embodiment, a method for configuring operation of a display device includes receiving a configuration change from a control device, wherein the configuration change includes one or more changes for presentation of a overlay element for the display device and configuring settings for presentation of a overlay element, wherein the configuration change corresponds to a release of one or more features previously included and inaccessible to settings for presentation of the overlay element by the display device. The method also includes presenting an overlay element based on the configuring, wherein the overlay element is presented by the display device as an overlay to displayed image content. Overlay elements can include a navigation bar, an animation, a poster display, sticker display, and an application home screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignees: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., Hisense USA Corp., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense International Co.
    Inventors: Sanjiv Sirpal, Mohammed Selim, Alexander De Paz, Salvador Soto, Saulo Dourado, Fuqu Wu, Dean Britto
  • Publication number: 20170317960
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for detecting control commands and present display notifications. In one embodiment, the method includes displaying a user interface for a message application, wherein the user interface is displayed to include a display window configured for graphical representation of received and transmitted messages for a communication session with an active contact, and a contact display element configured for presentation of one or more contact graphical elements. The method also includes detecting, by the device, a message from a second contact and updating, by the device, presentation of the user interface, wherein a contact graphical element associated with the second contact and associated with the contact display element is displayed including a graphical element identifying a number of unread messages received from the second contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicants: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense USA CORP., Hisense International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjiv SIRPAL, Saulo DOURADO
  • Patent number: 9609390
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, electronic devices and applications for presentation and control of content. In one embodiment, a method for presentation of a user interface associated with content presented by a display device includes running an application by a device, wherein the application is configured to present a user interface based on content displayed by a display device, and receiving data from the display device, wherein the data is associated with content displayed by the display device. The method also includes presenting a user interface on the device by the application based on data received from the display device, wherein graphical elements and functions of the user interface are presented based on content displayed by the display device, and wherein graphical elements of the user interface are selectable to generate commands for the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignees: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., Hisense USA Corp., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjiv Sirpal, Mohammed Selim, Alexander De Paz, Chao Zhou, Todd Lee, Cuong Hung Nguyen, Salvador Guterrez, Saulo Dourado, Sepideh Shahi
  • Publication number: 20160378279
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to device control. In one embodiment, a method for device control includes displaying a user interface including one or more graphical elements on a display of the device and presenting a notification window in the user interface as an overlay to the one or more graphical elements. The notification window can be displayed to include one or more options to control operation of the device (e.g., confirm, cancel, etc.). The method can also include detecting a touch command relative to the display, wherein the touch command is a directional command correlated by the device to one of a plurality of options to control device operation in response to the notification window and controlling operation of the device based on the direction of the touch command. Another embodiment is directed to a device configured to control operation based on a direction of touch command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicants: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense USA CORP., Hisense International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjiv SIRPAL, Saulo DOURADO
  • Publication number: 20160231902
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for presentation of display device notifications. The notifications are visually appealing, employing a common theme and user interface. The notifications are less-intrusive, such that the user experience is improved. The notifications can provide additional information, function as links to destinations, and give the user multiple options, from which the user can make a selection. Actions taken by a user can be controlled and monitored to optimize user interaction with the notifications. By providing display device notifications to a user, the user is able to process important information on a display device in an improved way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicants: JAMDEO CANADA LTD., HISENSE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., HISENSE USA CORP., HISENSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sanjiv SIRPAL, Mohammed Selim, Alexander DE PAZ, Saulo DOURADO, Tong CHEN, Gregory Burdzinski
  • Publication number: 20150281626
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, processes and systems for configuration of a display device. In one embodiment, a method for configuring operation of a display device includes receiving a configuration change from a control device, wherein the configuration change includes one or more changes for presentation of a overlay element for the display device and configuring settings for presentation of a overlay element, wherein the configuration change corresponds to a release of one or more features previously included and inaccessible to settings for presentation of the overlay element by the display device. The method also includes presenting an overlay element based on the configuring, wherein the overlay element is presented by the display device as an overlay to displayed image content. Overlay elements can include a navigation bar, an animation, a poster display, sticker display, and an application home screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicants: Jamdeo Canada Ltd., HISENSE USA CORP., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjiv SIRPAL, Mohammed Selim, Alexander De Paz, Salvador Soto, Saulo Dourado, Fuqu Wu, Dean Britto
  • Publication number: 20150100982
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, electronic devices and applications for presentation and control of content. In one embodiment, a method for presentation of a user interface associated with content presented by a display device includes running an application by a device, wherein the application is configured to present a user interface based on content displayed by a display device, and receiving data from the display device, wherein the data is associated with content displayed by the display device. The method also includes presenting a user interface on the device by the application based on data received from the display device, wherein graphical elements and functions of the user interface are presented based on content displayed by the display device, and wherein graphical elements of the user interface are selectable to generate commands for the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: JAMDEO CANADA LTD.
    Inventors: Sanjiv SIRPAL, Mohammad SELIM, Alexander DE PAZ, Chao ZHOU, Todd LEE, Cuong Hung NGUYEN, Salvador GUTERREZ, Saulo Dourado, Sepideh SHAHI