Patents by Inventor Spencer A. Rathus

Spencer A. Rathus 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: 7769207
    Abstract: The disclosed system and method utilizes a plurality of biometric sensing and recording apparati as a means of observing, tracking, and identifying people. In particular, biometric data is collected, stored, sorted, and/or analyzed, creating a composite profile of one or more individuals regardless of whether or not their identity is known. The system permits more effective location and identification of individuals in secure settings or in the environment at large, as well as the location of individuals who may be lost or in need of aid. It also permits the prediction of the future behavior of these individuals, so that they may be tracked or intercepted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventors: John W. Olivo, Jr., Spencer A. Rathus
  • Patent number: 7765231
    Abstract: An apparatus, including a receiver for receiving information regarding an image of a person of interest obtained with an image capture device. The apparatus includes a database to store information regarding a plurality of images and persons; a processor for processing the image and comparing it to a plurality of images to determine whether the image matches an image of a person. If there is a match, then the processor generates a message. The apparatus also includes a transmitter for transmitting the message to the person of interest, where the message contains a request for permission to provide access to information regarding the person of interest to the requesting user. The apparatus receives a response to the request and determines whether the response indicates that permission has been granted and, if permission is granted, then the apparatus transmits information regarding the person of interest to the image capture device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Hanna Bondarik
  • Patent number: 7734315
    Abstract: A method and system that limits the use of a communication device present in an area controlled by an intelligent controller. The intelligent controller detects any present communication devices in the area and conducts an inventory providing information about each detected device. The intelligent controller compares that information to a standard of use data, which specifies the conditions need to be present for allowing the usage of a communication device. If such conditions are not met, the intelligent controller sends commands to the communication device to restrict its functionality. Else if, the intelligent controller is incapable of restricting the communication device, it can notify authorities of unauthorized usage of a communication device in the restricted area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, John W. Olivo, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100133333
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Spencer A. Rathus
  • Publication number: 20100133332
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Spencer A. Rathus
  • Patent number: 7717344
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7712668
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7703683
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7703680
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7690574
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7600691
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7523868
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7500596
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7455233
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7451932
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7395969
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7374093
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20070278295
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20070194101
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20070194127
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus