Patents Examined by Fred Ping
  • Method and apparatus for advanced audio/video stream management to increase advertising opportunity
    Patent number: 10516901
    Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to store a buffer of accelerable broadcast content. The processor is also configured to determine that a predefined condition exists, defining a situation where content acceleration is appropriate. The processor is further configured to determine a broadcast content playback point where content should be accelerated and playback a predetermined portion of the buffer at a predefined accelerated pace, responsive to reaching the playback point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Daryl Martin, John William Schmotzer, Jae Hyung Lim