Patents by Inventor Walter R. Klappert

Walter R. Klappert 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: 20230152954
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for personalizing images that correspond to a media asset identifier by using user profile information. As an example, the television series “Community” has several actors, such as Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and Ken Jeong. Poster art developed by an editor o50533238_1f “Community” may include an image that portrays each of Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and Ken Jeong. In order to personalize the image, control circuitry may determine which actor(s) the user prefers, and crop out only those actors in the poster art to create a personalized image. As an example, if the user prefers Joel McHale, control circuitry may crop out the portrayal of Joel McHale and use only that portion of the image to display next to other text describing “Community.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Aaron Peter Blohowiak, Walter R. Klappert, Michael R. Nichols, Olivier Chalouhi
  • Publication number: 20230132452
    Abstract: In some embodiments, control circuitry receives a request from a first user device logged into a user account to begin a first content stream from a media streaming service. In response to determining that a second stream to a second user device logged into the user account is currently in progress, the control circuitry increments a counter. In response to determining that the incremented value of the counter is greater than a threshold, input/output circuitry transmits a prompt to the user device comprising a user-selectable option to increase an allowed number of simultaneous content streams to multiple devices logged into the user account. The control circuitry receives a user selection of the option, and in response to receiving the user selection of the option, the control circuitry transmits the first content stream to the first user device logged into the user account while continuing to stream the second content stream to the second user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230135944
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a communication from a user associated with multiple media assets. Based on the chronology of the media assets, one is selected and recommended to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230138953
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a communication from a user associated with multiple media assets. Based on the schedule of the media assets, one is selected and recommended to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230138614
    Abstract: In some embodiments, control circuitry, at the memory, over a particular time period, tracks a number of simultaneous streams requested by devices that are logged into a media service using credentials of a user account. In response to determining that a particular number of simultaneous streams have been requested by different user devices over the particular time period, input/output circuitry transmits a user-selectable option to request an additional simultaneous stream for an additional device that is logged into the media service using credentials of the user account. In response to receiving a user selection of the option, control circuitry transmits an additional simultaneous stream to the additional user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230129781
    Abstract: In some embodiments, control circuitry logs, at a memory, over a particular time period, a number of instances of simultaneous streaming of media requests from a media streaming service by different devices using authentication information associated with a same user account. The control circuitry identifies a threshold number of instances of simultaneous streaming of media requests from the media streaming service by different devices using the authentication information associated with the same user account based on user account data. In response to determining that the number of instances of simultaneous streaming exceeds the identified threshold, input/output circuitry transmits a message via a graphical user interface of a user device associated with the user account. The message includes a user-selectable option to increase the threshold. In response to receiving a user selection of the option, the control circuitry increases the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230125513
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a communication from a user associated with multiple media assets. Based on the determination that the user has entered input into a user device, one is selected and recommended to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230120173
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Patrick Gerard Morgan, Brian Peterson, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230069452
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that coordinates the display of direction-specific media assets on a display device associated with a particular direction. For example, the media guidance application may receive data (e.g., stored when an image or video was created) that indicates a direction a content capture device was facing when the image or video was captured. Based on that data, the media guidance application may select a particular display device (e.g., a computer, tablet, television, etc.) that corresponds to the direction (e.g., from the point of view of a user) on which to present the media asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Claire M. Wallters, Barbara F. Skliba, Robin M. Ford, Sally T. Cook, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230048239
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that manages media subscriptions between a user and a content provider. In particular, the media guidance application may automatically identify subscription terms that are beneficial for both a user and for a content provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Paul T. Stathacopoulos, Walter R. Klappert
  • Patent number: 11561955
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Patrick Gerard Morgan, Brian Peterson, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230007345
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that distributes media guidance application operations between multiple devices based on one or more criteria associated with those devices. For example, the media guidance application may determine the plurality of operations performed by a target device and distribute the plurality of operations among devices near that target device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Donn Smith
  • Patent number: 11507258
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that coordinates the display of direction-specific media assets on a display device associated with a particular direction. For example, the media guidance application may receive data (e.g., stored when an image or video was created) that indicates a direction a content capture device was facing when the image or video was captured. Based on that data, the media guidance application may select a particular display device (e.g., a computer, tablet, television, etc.) that corresponds to the direction (e.g., from the point of view of a user) on which to present the media asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Claire M. Wallters, Barbara F. Skliba, Robin M. Ford, Sally T. Cook, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20220345786
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a media guidance application that aggregates media content and media guidance data for users. For example, the media guidance application may aggregate content from numerous providers and provide the content through a single interface. Moreover, the media guidance application described herein may provide service providers with finder's fees for sharing information about media assets that users are interested in viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert, Richard M. Beaty
  • Patent number: 11481095
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for personalizing images that correspond to a media asset identifier by using user profile information. As an example, the television series “Community” has several actors, such as Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and Ken Jeong. Poster art developed by an editor o50533238_1f “Community” may include an image that portrays each of Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and Ken Jeong. In order to personalize the image, control circuitry may determine which actor(s) the user prefers, and crop out only those actors in the poster art to create a personalized image. As an example, if the user prefers Joel McHale, control circuitry may crop out the portrayal of Joel McHale and use only that portion of the image to display next to other text describing “Community.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ROVl GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron Peter Blohowiak, Walter R. Klappert, Michael R. Nichols, Olivier Chalouhi
  • Patent number: 11477529
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that distributes media guidance application operations between multiple devices based on one or more criteria associated with those devices. For example, the media guidance application may determine the plurality of operations performed by a target device and distribute the plurality of operations among devices near that target device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Donn Smith
  • Publication number: 20220312067
    Abstract: Methods and systems for transmitting an interruption-free version of a television program for recording on a user equipment device. In one aspect, a system transmits a first stream including a television program to a user equipment device. The system receives an indication that the television program is being recorded on the user equipment device. The system determines whether an interruption is imminent during transmission of the television program. In response to determining that the interruption is imminent, the system generates a second stream including the television program. The second stream does not include the interruption during the transmission of the television program. The system transmits the second stream to the user equipment device along with an instruction to switch recording of the television program from the first stream to the second stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Ward, Arevik Chimayan, Walter R. Klappert
  • Patent number: 11363343
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a media guidance application that aggregates media content and media guidance data for users. For example, the media guidance application may aggregate content from numerous providers and provide the content through a single interface. Moreover, the media guidance application described herein may provide service providers with finder's fees for sharing information about media assets that users are interested in viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: ROVl GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert, Richard M. Beaty
  • Publication number: 20220167054
    Abstract: Systems and methods for incorporating online user generated media content (e.g., videos) into an interactive video gaming environment are provided. Media assets that are associated with different measures of quality generated by users are stored on a remote server. A player action is received by the remote server. A determination is made as to which one of the plurality of levels of the interactive video gaming environment corresponds to the action. One of the videos associated with one of the measures of quality is selected based on the determination of the level corresponding to the action. The selected video is transmitted to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: David D. Chung, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20220164033
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for improved techniques for consuming and interacting with media content. Specifically, a media guidance application may present a holographic structure using a holographic interface. Moreover, the media guidance application may monitor the user and/or area about the holographic interface for user interactions that may cause the media guidance application to alter the holographic structure based on a user interaction. The media guidance application may also after altering the holographic structure, generate for display a media asset associated with the holographic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Jason W. Conness, Todd Mariani