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).

  • Publication number: 20070161412
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing calling parties the ability to augment, modify, or supplement ringtones or other signals annunciated at a called station. Users interact with the system to allow for modifications of the network service. At the same time, users are given the ability to signal call recipients regarding the importance of an incoming call or the content of the call, or to communicate a calling party's moods, thoughts, needs, or states of mind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nevid, Spencer Rathus
  • Patent number: 7232057
    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: October 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7213763
    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 8, 2007
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20060285663
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a Remote Subscriber Identification (RSID) system with a remote database capable of seamlessly storing, linking, and transferring mobile data to a user's communication device. The user's data can be used on any communication device that capable of recognizing personal identifying information, transmitting this information to the remote database, accessing the user's subscriber specification information and any subscriber personalized information, and transmitting it to the user's communication device, enabling the user to use this information with the communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Hanna Bondarik
  • Publication number: 20060279815
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the field of communication, the media industries, and the visual arts. More specifically, they pertain to the recording, processing, transmission, and real-time projection of holographic images for purposes such as communication, entertainment, education, and decoration. The information stored within the interference pattern is digitized and transmitted through a plurality of devices or data connections to a projection box. The box processes the information and the resultant imagery can be viewed as free standing, on a thin screen, or by other means current in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Juliene Britt
  • Patent number: 7147160
    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: December 12, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7143945
    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: December 5, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7143947
    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: December 5, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 7143946
    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: December 5, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20060227992
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for accessing electronic data through entry of images as queries in search engine. The system uses various image capturing devices and communication devices to capture images and enter them into image database. Image recognition techniques encode images in a computer readable format. The processed image is then entered for comparison into at least one database populated with images and associated information. Once the newly captured image is matched with an image in the database, the information linked with that image is returned to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Hanna Bondarik
  • Publication number: 20060222211
    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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: John Olivo, Spencer Rathus
  • Publication number: 20060109083
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to accessing electronic data about persons of interest. These methods and apparatus involve the interfaces among electronic devices, communication devices, and the storage, identification, and retrieval of personal information. Allow a user to select a person or survey a group of persons to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of machine recognizable information associated with these persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, John Olivo
  • Publication number: 20050199713
    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: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Patent number: 6929182
    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: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20050173510
    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: October 3, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20050173537
    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 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20050173511
    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 ratter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20050173512
    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 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20050173536
    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 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Publication number: 20050167503
    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: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus