Patents by Inventor Brian Sugar

Brian Sugar 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: 20070107019
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for a set top box. The set top box may include a satellite television reciever module, a broadband internet module, a digital video recorder, a storage medium, a first output port, and an integrated user interface. The satellite television receiver module receives satellite television broadcasts and converts the broadcast for display on a television. The broadband internet module converts content in a broadband signal for display on the television. The digital video recorder (DVR) allows a user to manipulate a digital stream of vidio programming from the satellite television broadcast. The integrated user interface displays on the television to allow a user to access an integrated content user experience by displaying icons that allow the user to select content from the satellite television broadcasts, the content in the broadband signal, and content from a first computer connected to the first network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Pasquale Romano, Brian Hinman, Brian Sugar