Patents Assigned to SYNCBAK, INC.
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Patent number: 11770568Abstract: Systems and methods are configured to provide alternate content during video streaming. Content made up of a plurality of blocks is streamed over a first video stream to a user computing device via a first URI. While streaming, a determination is made that alternate content is available. In response, a signaling mechanism is provided indicating such and a request for the alternate content is received. As a result, a particular block that is currently being provided over the first video stream is suspended and the alternate content is streamed to the user computing entity over a second video stream. Depending on the embodiment, the second video stream may be accessed by re-activating the first URI or by activating a second URI. Upon completion of the alternate content, the particular block that was suspended can be resumed to facilitate continued streaming of the content over the first or second video stream.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Syncbak, Inc.Inventors: Jack F. Perry, II, Steven C. Maher
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Patent number: 11632577Abstract: Systems and methods are configured to provide alternate content during video streaming. Content made up of a plurality of blocks is streamed over a first video stream to a user computing device via a first URI. While streaming, a determination is made that alternate content is available. In response, a signaling mechanism is provided indicating such and a request for the alternate content is received. As a result, a particular block that is currently being provided over the first video stream is suspended and the alternate content is streamed to the user computing entity over a second video stream. Depending on the embodiment, the second video stream may be accessed by re-activating the first URI or by activating a second URI. Upon completion of the alternate content, the particular block that was suspended can be resumed to facilitate continued streaming of the content over the first or second video stream.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Syncbak, Inc.Inventors: Jack F. Perry, II, Steven C. Maher
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Patent number: 11252448Abstract: Systems and methods are configured to provide alternate content during video streaming. Content made up of a plurality of blocks is streamed over a first video stream to a user computing device via a first URI. While streaming, a determination is made that alternate content is available. In response, a signaling mechanism is provided indicating such and a request for the alternate content is received. As a result, a particular block that is currently being provided over the first video stream is suspended and the alternate content is streamed to the user computing entity over a second video stream. Depending on the embodiment, the second video stream may be accessed by re-activating the first URI or by activating a second URI. Upon completion of the alternate content, the particular block that was suspended can be resumed to facilitate continued streaming of the content over the first or second video stream.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Syncbak, Inc.Inventors: Jack F. Perry, II, Steven C. Maher
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Publication number: 20140094110Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for wirelessly providing transcoded broadcasts to mobile devices and receiving content wirelessly via mobile devices. For example, in one embodiment, a distribution device can receive an over-the-air broadcast, transcode the over-the-air broadcast, and broadcast the transcoded broadcast to mobile devices within range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: SYNCBAK, INC.Inventors: JACK F. PERRY, II, STEVEN C. MAHER
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Publication number: 20140096163Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for wirelessly providing transcoded broadcasts to mobile devices and receiving content wirelessly via mobile devices. For example, in one embodiment, a distribution device can receive an over-the-air broadcast, transcode the over-the-air broadcast, and broadcast the transcoded broadcast to mobile devices within range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: SYNCBAK, INC.Inventors: JACK F. PERRY, II, STEVEN C. MAHER
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Publication number: 20130198787Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for broadcast area identification and content distribution. In one embodiment, a broadcast area associated with an electronic device can be identified. Then, content for the broadcast area can be distributed to the electronic device in accordance with distribution parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: SYNCBAK, INC.Inventors: Jack F. Perry, II, Michael J. Roeder, Brian L. Duhn, David L. Carlile, Jason A. Brunken, Steven J. Turley, Matthew J. Youngblut, Grant Keiser, Steven C. Maher
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Publication number: 20130117775Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for receiving content available for consumption. For example, in one embodiment, an electronic device can provide location information to a management server that can be validated as originating from a trusted source of the electronic device. The management server can then validate the location information and determine the appropriate broadcast area for the electronic device based at least in part on the location information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Syncbak, Inc.Inventors: Jack F. Perry, II, Steven C. Maher
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Publication number: 20130117774Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for receiving content available for consumption. For example, in one embodiment, an electronic device can provide location information to a management server that can be validated as originating from a trusted source of the electronic device. The management server can then validate the location information and determine the appropriate broadcast area for the electronic device based at least in part on the location information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: SYNCBAK, INC.Inventors: Jack F. Perry, II, Steven C. Maher