Patents by Inventor Walter Richard Klappert
Walter Richard 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).
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Patent number: 9922448Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a three-dimensional (3D) media guidance application are provided. A first selectable media guidance object may be displayed on a screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a first plane. A second selectable media guidance object may be displayed on the screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a second plane. The first and second planes may be perceived to intersect an axis normal to the display in different locations. A user selection of at least one of the first and second selectable media guidance objects may be received. An action of moving a cursor in 3D space or selecting one of the selectable media guidance objects displayed in the 3D space may be performed based on the user selection. The user selection may be performed with an input device having as accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: ROVI Guides, Inc.Inventors: Walter Richard Klappert, Thomas Steven Woods, Henry C. Chilvers
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Publication number: 20150187122Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a three-dimensional (3D) media guidance application are provided. A first selectable media guidance object may be displayed on a screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a first plane. A second selectable media guidance object may be displayed on the screen that then viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a second plane. The first and second planes may be perceived to intersect an axis normal to the display is different locations. A user selection of at least one of the first and second selectable media guidance objects may be received. An action of moving a cursor in 3D space or selecting one of the selectable media guidance objects displayed in the 3D space may be performed based on the user selection. The user selection may be performed with an input device having as accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Walter Richard Klappert, Thomas Steven Woods, Henry C. Chilvers
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Patent number: 8970669Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a three-dimensional (3D) media guidance application are provided. A first selectable media guidance object may be displayed on a screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a first plane. A second selectable media guidance object may be displayed on the screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a second plane. The first and second planes may be perceived to intersect an axis normal to the display in different locations. A user selection of at least one of the first and second selectable media guidance objects may be received. An action of moving a cursor in 3D space or selecting one of the selectable media guidance objects displayed in the 3D space may be performed based on the user selection. The user selection may be performed with an input device having an accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Walter Richard Klappert, Thomas Steven Woods, Henry C. Chilvers, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140372781Abstract: Method and systems for operating a media equipment device having at least a full-power mode and an off-power mode are provided. A voltage supply to the media equipment device may be controlled by the media equipment device itself or by an external power management unit to automatically power-off the media equipment device, and power the device back on a future time. Prior to powering off the media equipment device, a portion of program schedule information stored in the volatile memory of the media equipment device may be mirrored to nonvolatile memory and may be restored on a priority basis after the media equipment device is powered back up. An external power management unit for controlling the media equipment device may also automatically detect and identify devices in the home based on a power signature of the device and manage the operation of the device based on the identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Walter Richard Klappert
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Patent number: 8849097Abstract: Method and systems for operating a media equipment device having at least a full-power mode and an off-power mode are provided. A voltage supply to the media equipment device may be controlled by the media equipment device itself or by an external power management unit to automatically power-off the media equipment device, and power the device back on a future time. Prior to powering off the media equipment device, a portion of program schedule information stored in the volatile memory of the media equipment device may be mirrored to nonvolatile memory and may be restored on a priority basis after the media equipment device is powered back up. An external power management unit for controlling the media equipment device may also automatically detect and identify devices in the home based on a power signature of the device and manage the operation of the device based on the identification.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventor: Walter Richard Klappert
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Patent number: 8291322Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a three-dimensional (3D) media guidance application are provided. A first selectable media guidance object may be displayed on a screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a first plane. A second selectable media guidance object may be displayed on the screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a second plane. The first and second planes may be perceived to intersect an axis normal to the display in different locations. A user selection of at least one of the first and second selectable media guidance objects may be received. An action of moving a cursor in 3D space or selecting one of the selectable media guidance objects displayed in the 3D space may be performed based on the user selection. The user selection may be performed with an input device having an accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Walter Richard Klappert, Thomas Steven Woods, Henry C. Chilvers, Jr.
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Systems and methods for providing interactive content during writing and production of a media asset
Patent number: 8131132Abstract: Systems and methods for providing interactive content during writing and production of a media asset are provided. A script of a media asset that includes natural language textual annotations that define uniquely interactive content and timing contingencies during which to display the interactive content may be received. After the media asset corresponding to the script is produced, computer language instructions may be generated based on the natural language annotations. The computer language instructions and the media asset may be stored on a master storage medium. The media asset and computer language instructions may be transmitted to a media equipment device. Playback time codes may be transmitted with the media asset. When a playback time code corresponds to an event that identifies interactive content, the media equipment device may display the interactive content represented by the computer language instructions during a time interval defined by the computer language instructions.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventor: Walter Richard Klappert -
Publication number: 20120023521Abstract: A method and a system are put forth for providing regional content information to a user device (e.g., television, laptop, cell phone, etc.). In one example, the system provides content information messages that provide explanations of cultural peculiarities that may occur in the original media content (e.g., television programs, Internet streams, etc.). Accordingly, the system allows media content to be understood by various users who have different cultural backgrounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: John Patrick Lordan, Walter Richard Klappert
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PROVIDING REGIONAL CONTENT INFORMATION TO A USER DEVICE BY USING IDENTIFIERS FOR CONTENT INFORMATION
Publication number: 20120023408Abstract: A method and a system are put forth for providing regional content information to a user device (e.g., television, laptop, cell phone, etc.). In one example, the system provides content information messages that provide explanations of cultural peculiarities that may occur in the original media content (e.g., television programs, Internet streams, etc.). Accordingly, the system allows media content to be understood by various users who have different cultural backgrounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: John Patrick Lordan, Walter Richard Klappert -
Publication number: 20120023520Abstract: A method and a system are put forth for providing regional content information to a user device (e.g., television, laptop, cell phone, etc.). In one example, the system provides content information messages that provide explanations of cultural peculiarities that may occur in the original media content (e.g., television programs, Internet streams, etc.). Accordingly, the system allows media content to be understood by various users who have different cultural backgrounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: John Patrick Lordan, Walter Richard Klappert
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Publication number: 20110150431Abstract: Method and systems for operating a media equipment device having at least a full-power mode and an off-power mode are provided. A voltage supply to the media equipment device may be controlled by the media equipment device itself or by an external power management unit to automatically power-off the media equipment device, and power the device back on a future time. Prior to powering off the media equipment device, a portion of program schedule information stored in the volatile memory of the media equipment device may be mirrored to nonvolatile memory and may be restored on a priority basis after the media equipment device is powered back up. An external power management unit for controlling the media equipment device may also automatically detect and identify devices in the home based on a power signature of the device and manage the operation of the device based on the identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventor: Walter Richard Klappert
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE CONTENT DURING WRITING AND PRODUCTION OF A MEDIA ASSET
Publication number: 20110135278Abstract: Systems and methods for providing interactive content during writing and production of a media asset are provided. A script of a media asset that includes natural language textual annotations that define uniquely interactive content and timing contingencies during which to display the interactive content may be received. After the media asset corresponding to the script is produced, computer language instructions may be generated based on the natural language annotations. The computer language instructions and the media asset may be stored on a master storage medium. The media asset and computer language instructions may be transmitted to a media equipment device. Playback time codes may be transmitted with the media asset. When a playback time code corresponds to an event that identifies interactive content, the media equipment device may display the interactive content represented by the computer language instructions during a time interval defined by the computer language instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: ROVI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Walter Richard Klappert -
Publication number: 20110137727Abstract: Systems and methods for determining proximity of objects in a three-dimensional (3D) media guidance application are provided. A first rank may be associated with a first media object. A second rank lower than the first rank may be associated with a second media object. The first and second media objects may appear at respective first and second distances in 3D space when viewed using a stereoscopic optical device. The first and second distances may correspond respectively to the first and second ranks of the first and second media objects. The first and second ranks may be automatically associated with the first and second media objects using predetermined or viewer-defined criteria. A viewer may input ranking criteria using a user input device having an accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventors: David Chung, Walter Richard Klappert
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE CONTENT WITH A MEDIA ASSET ON A MEDIA EQUIPMENT DEVICE
Publication number: 20110138417Abstract: Systems and methods for providing interactive content during writing and production of a media asset are provided. A script of a media asset that includes natural language textual annotations that define uniquely interactive content and timing contingencies during which to display the interactive content may be received. After the media asset corresponding to the script is produced, computer language instructions may be generated based on the natural language annotations. The computer language instructions and the media asset may be stored on a master storage medium. The media asset and computer language instructions may be transmitted to a media equipment device. Playback time codes may be transmitted with the media asset. When a playback time code corresponds to an event that identifies interactive content, the media equipment device may display the interactive content represented by the computer language instructions during a time interval defined by the computer language instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: ROVI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Walter Richard Klappert -
Publication number: 20110106536Abstract: Systems and methods for simulating dialog between a user and a media equipment device are provided. Videos of a user selected actor may be retrieved. An opener video of the selected actor may be displayed and based on a verbal response received from the user, a clip of a media asset associated with the selected actor may be retrieved. User reactions to the displayed clip may be monitored and subsequent videos of the actor and clips may be provided based on the user reactions. Clips of a media asset that matches preferences of the user may be retrieved. A clip associated with a mid level rank may be displayed. When the user reacts positively to the clip a clip associated with a low class level rank may be retrieved next otherwise a high class level rank clip may be retrieved next.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: ROVI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Walter Richard Klappert
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Publication number: 20110107215Abstract: Systems and methods for simulating dialog between a user and a media equipment device are provided. Videos of a user selected actor may be retrieved. An opener video of the selected actor may be displayed and based on a verbal response received from the user, a clip of a media asset associated with the selected actor may be retrieved. User reactions to the displayed clip may be monitored and subsequent videos of the actor and clips may be provided based on the user reactions. Clips of a media asset that matches preferences of the user may be retrieved. A clip associated with a mid level rank may be displayed. When the user reacts positively to the clip a clip associated with a low class level rank may be retrieved next otherwise a high class level rank clip may be retrieved next.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: ROVI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Walter Richard Klappert
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Publication number: 20110074918Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a three-dimensional (3D) media guidance application are provided. A first selectable media guidance object may be displayed on a screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a first plane. A second selectable media guidance object may be displayed on the screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a second plane. The first and second planes may be perceived to intersect an axis normal to the display in different locations. A user selection of at least one of the first and second selectable media guidance objects may be received. An action of moving a cursor in 3D space or selecting one of the selectable media guidance objects displayed in the 3D space may be performed based on the user selection. The user selection may be performed with an input device having an accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventors: Walter Richard Klappert, Thomas Steven Woods, Henry C. Chilvers, JR.
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Publication number: 20110078005Abstract: Systems and methods for providing consumers with vendor-sponsored access to media content are described. In these systems and methods, a consumer's access to media content is sponsored by vendors with whom the consumer has engaged in a transaction. This sponsorship may take the form of payments provided to a media provider for a media content item or service provided to the consumer. Consumers may access goods and services provided by vendors when they are interested in engaging in a transaction, and may be presented with transaction opportunities according to their preferences. Vendors may selectively target transaction opportunities to consumers and may only sponsor media access for consumers with whom they have completed a transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventor: Walter Richard Klappert
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Publication number: 20110078019Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving vendor-sponsored access to media content are described. In these systems and methods, a consumer's access to media content is sponsored by vendors with whom the consumer has engaged in a transaction. This sponsorship may take the form of payments provided to a media provider for a media content item or service provided to the consumer. Consumers may access goods and services provided by vendors when they are interested in engaging in a transaction, and may be presented with transaction opportunities according to their preferences. Vendors may selectively target transaction opportunities to consumers and may only sponsor media access for consumers with whom they have completed a transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventor: Walter Richard Klappert
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Publication number: 20110078634Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a three-dimensional (3D) media guidance application are provided. A first selectable media guidance object may be displayed on a screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a first plane. A second selectable media guidance object may be displayed on the screen that when viewed through the stereoscopic optical device may appear in a second plane. The first and second planes may be perceived to intersect an axis normal to the display in different locations. A user selection of at least one of the first and second selectable media guidance objects may be received. An action of moving a cursor in 3D space or selecting one of the selectable media guidance objects displayed in the 3D space may be performed based on the user selection. The user selection may be performed with an input device having an accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventors: Walter Richard Klappert, Thomas Steven Woods, Henry C. Chilvers, JR.