Patents by Inventor Alain Charette
Alain Charette 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: 9532095Abstract: Methods for automatically buffering and displaying video feeds associated with a live event are described. The video feeds displayed on the mobile device may comprise live video feeds or replays associated with the live event. A replay may comprise a playback of one or more buffered video feeds in a particular sequence and at a particular playback rate. The particular sequence may be determined based on the viewing behavior of the end user of the mobile device and/or the viewing behaviors of one or more other end users using other mobile devices at the live event. In some cases, the replay may comprise a shared replay in which a group of end users attending the live event may interact with each other while sharing a common replay.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: FANVISION ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Victor J. Pacor, Charles John O'Byrne, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Uday Ahuja
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Patent number: 9210477Abstract: Methods for automatically buffering and displaying video feeds associated with a live event are described. The video feeds displayed on the mobile device may comprise live video feeds or replays associated with the live event. A replay may comprise a playback of one or more buffered video feeds in a particular sequence and at a particular playback rate. The particular sequence may be determined based on the viewing behavior of the end user of the mobile device and/or the viewing behaviors of one or more other end users using other mobile devices at the live event. In some cases, the replay may comprise a shared replay in which a group of end users attending the live event may interact with each other while sharing a common replay.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: FANVISION ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Victor J. Pacor, Charles John O'Byrne, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Uday Ahuja
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Patent number: 9160984Abstract: Methods for automatically buffering and displaying video feeds associated with a live event are described. The video feeds displayed on the mobile device may comprise live video feeds or replays associated with the live event. A replay may comprise a playback of one or more buffered video feeds in a particular sequence and at a particular playback rate. The particular sequence may be determined based on the viewing behavior of the end user of the mobile device and/or the viewing behaviors of one or more other end users using other mobile devices at the live event. In some cases, the replay may comprise a shared replay in which a group of end users attending the live event may interact with each other while sharing a common replay.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: FANVISION ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Victor J. Pacor, Charles John O'Byrne, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Uday Ahuja
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Patent number: 9065984Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: FANVISION ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau, Michel Poisson
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Publication number: 20140150032Abstract: Methods for automatically buffering and displaying video feeds associated with a live event are described. The video feeds displayed on the mobile device may comprise live video feeds or replays associated with the live event. A replay may comprise a playback of one or more buffered video feeds in a particular sequence and at a particular playback rate. The particular sequence may be determined based on the viewing behavior of the end user of the mobile device and/or the viewing behaviors of one or more other end users using other mobile devices at the live event. In some cases, the replay may comprise a shared replay in which a group of end users attending the live event may interact with each other while sharing a common replay.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: KANGAROO MEDIA, INC.Inventors: Victor J. Pacor, Charles John O'Byrne, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Uday Ahuja
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Publication number: 20140150042Abstract: Methods for automatically buffering and displaying video feeds associated with a live event are described. The video feeds displayed on the mobile device may comprise live video feeds or replays associated with the live event. A replay may comprise a playback of one or more buffered video feeds in a particular sequence and at a particular playback rate. The particular sequence may be determined based on the viewing behavior of the end user of the mobile device and/or the viewing behaviors of one or more other end users using other mobile devices at the live event. In some cases, the replay may comprise a shared replay in which a group of end users attending the live event may interact with each other while sharing a common replay.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: KANGAROO MEDIA, INC.Inventors: Victor J. Pacor, Charles John O'Byrne, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Uday Ahuja
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Publication number: 20140146177Abstract: Methods for automatically buffering and displaying video feeds associated with a live event are described. The video feeds displayed on the mobile device may comprise live video feeds or replays associated with the live event. A replay may comprise a playback of one or more buffered video feeds in a particular sequence and at a particular playback rate. The particular sequence may be determined based on the viewing behavior of the end user of the mobile device and/or the viewing behaviors of one or more other end users using other mobile devices at the live event. In some cases, the replay may comprise a shared replay in which a group of end users attending the live event may interact with each other while sharing a common replay.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: KANGAROO MEDIA, INC.Inventors: Victor J. Pacor, Charles John O'Byrne, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Uday Ahuja
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Patent number: 8701147Abstract: A handheld device receives a wireless RF transmission that includes multiple video streams and buffers all video streams or selected video streams based on an identification of video streams to buffer. The device might also buffer all or selected audio streams or other real-time data content that is received in the wireless RF transmission. The wireless RF transmission may include a set of video streams (and/or audio streams, and/or other real-timed data) for the handheld device to buffer. A head end that sends the RF transmission may determine which streams to buffer based on operator input, user preferences, and other factors. Alternatively, the handheld device may automatically determine which streams to buffer based on information such as user preferences and information in the RF transmission. Alternatively, a user may select which streams to buffer.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Kangaroo Media Inc.Inventors: Genevieve Thomas, Felix Lambert, Stephane Fortier, Guillaume Lazure, Robert Tardif, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Gerald Lemire
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Patent number: 8693848Abstract: Methods for automatically buffering and displaying video feeds associated with a live event are described. The video feeds displayed on the mobile device may comprise live video feeds or replays associated with the live event. A replay may comprise a playback of one or more buffered video feeds in a particular sequence and at a particular playback rate. The particular sequence may be determined based on the viewing behavior of the end user of the mobile device and/or the viewing behaviors of one or more other end users using other mobile devices at the live event. In some cases, the replay may comprise a shared replay in which a group of end users attending the live event may interact with each other while sharing a common replay.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Kangaroo Media Inc.Inventors: Victor J. Pacor, Charles John O'Byrne, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Uday Ahuja
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Patent number: 8432489Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau
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Patent number: 8391773Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau, Stéphane Blain, Robert Tardif
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Patent number: 8391774Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau
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Patent number: 8391825Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau, Gérald Lemire, Stéphane Blain
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Publication number: 20120246689Abstract: A handheld device receives a wireless RF transmission that includes multiple video streams and buffers all video streams or selected video streams based on an identification of video streams to buffer. The device might also buffer all or selected audio streams or other real-time data content that is received in the wireless RF transmission. The wireless RF transmission may include a set of video streams (and/or audio streams, and/or other real-timed data) for the handheld device to buffer. A head end that sends the RF transmission may determine which streams to buffer based on operator input, user preferences, and other factors. Alternatively, the handheld device may automatically determine which streams to buffer based on information such as user preferences and information in the RF transmission. Alternatively, a user may select which streams to buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Genevieve Thomas, Felix Lambert, Stephane Fortier, Guillaume Lazure, Robert Tardif, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Gerald Lemire
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Patent number: 8051452Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau
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Patent number: 8051453Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau
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Patent number: 8042140Abstract: A handheld device receives a wireless RF transmission that includes multiple video streams and buffers all video streams or selected video streams based on an identification of video streams to buffer. The device might also buffer all or selected audio streams or other real-time data content that is received in the wireless RF transmission. The wireless RF transmission may include a set of video streams (and/or audio streams, and/or other real-timed data) for the handheld device to buffer. A head end that sends the RF transmission may determine which streams to buffer based on operator input, user preferences, and other factors. Alternatively, the handheld device may automatically determine which streams to buffer based on information such as user preferences and information in the RF transmission. Alternatively, a user may select which streams to buffer.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Genevieve Thomas, Felix Lambert, Stephane Fortier, Guillaume Lazure, Robert Tardif, Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Gerald Lemire
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Publication number: 20100126434Abstract: A process and system for recovering waste heat from a kiln used for lime or cement production. The system unifies the kiln, a waste heat recovery and power generation circuit and a dry scrubber for scrubbing the pollutants from the kiln offgas. Essentially, the system employs the boiler component of the waste heat recovery and power generation circuit as a heat exchanger to recover the waste heat from the kiln, which is used to drive the steam turbines. The heat absorption from the latter stage lowers the temperature of the kiln offgas sufficiently for optimum performance from the scrubber. The presence of lime particles in the offgas effectively protects the boiler tube surfaces from corrosion which would occur at optimum scrubber temperatures, and subsequently provides the lime required as a scrubbing medium for the dry scrubber. Further, the efficient scrubbing allows for the use of any fuel for firing the kiln inclusive of high sulphur content compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: GRAYMONT (QC) INC.Inventors: Merrill SQUIRE, Alain CHARETTE
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Patent number: D641351Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Jean Arseneau, Alain Charette, Stephane Lambert
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Patent number: RE43601Abstract: A handheld electronic device for use at a venue hosting a live sporting event, having a receiver for receiving a wireless RF transmission conveying a plurality of video streams derived from video cameras filming the live sporting event, a display and a user interface for selecting a video stream among the plurality of video streams to be displayed on the display. The handheld electronic device is capable to acquire a locked mode of operation and an unlocked mode of operation, in the locked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being precluded from displaying the video streams to a spectator, in the unlocked mode of operation the handheld electronic device being enabled to display the video streams to the spectator, the handheld electronic device capable to acquire the unlocked mode of operation in response to reception of authentication data wirelessly transmitted to the handheld electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Kangaroo Media, Inc.Inventors: Marc Arseneau, Alain Charette, Jean Arseneau, Michel Poisson