Patents by Inventor Steve Repech

Steve Repech 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, apparatus and system for controlling peripheral devices in communication with a playout device using a high definition multimedia interface
    Patent number: 9330032
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, apparatus and system for controlling a peripheral device in communication with a content playout device. In various embodiments of the present invention, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) applications are provided for communication between a control device and a content playout device for controlling the operational functionality of a peripheral device via the content playout device using HDMI communication means and, in one embodiment, vendor specific commands. That is, associated control signals are provided for controlling and communicating with peripheral devices connected to a playout device, such as a display, for, in various embodiments, affecting the presentation of specific or requested content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Gregory Charles Herlein, Scott Francis, Steve Repech
  • Method, Apparatus and System for Implementing Peripheral Devices Using A High Definition Multimedia Interface
    Publication number: 20110004704
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, apparatus and system for controlling a peripheral device in communication with a content playout device. In various embodiments of the present invention, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) applications are provided for communication between a control device and a content playout device for controlling the operational functionality of a peripheral device via the content playout device using HDMI communication means and, in one embodiment, vendor specific commands. That is, associated control signals are provided for controlling and communicating with peripheral devices connected to a playout device, such as a display, for, in various embodiments, affecting the presentation of specific or requested content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory Charles Herlein, Scott Francis, Steve Repech