Patents by Inventor Christopher Strader
Christopher Strader 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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Publication number: 20240112808Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a computing device, a particular textual description of a scene. The method also includes applying a neural network for text-to-image generation to generate an output image rendition of the scene, the neural network having been trained to cause two image renditions associated with a same textual description to attract each other and two image renditions associated with different textual descriptions to repel each other based on mutual information between a plurality of corresponding pairs, wherein the plurality of corresponding pairs comprise an image-to-image pair and a text-to-image pair. The method further includes predicting the output image rendition of the scene.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Melissa Strader, William Ito, Christopher Co, Katherine Chou, Alvin Rajkomar, Rebecca Rolfe
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Publication number: 20240007705Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 11812094Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Publication number: 20210105526Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 10863231Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Publication number: 20190132638Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 10158909Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 10034054Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely accessing user equipment implementing an interactive media guidance application are provided. In particular, a method includes the steps of receiving user equipment identification information and receiving a user request from a user device indicating instructions for the user equipment. The user request is cross-referenced with an action request in a user equipment format selected from a plurality of formats to be compatible with the user equipment. The action request is transmitted for receipt by the user equipment for enabling execution of the indicated instructions.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader, Henry C. Chilvers, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180070130Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 9774902Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 9445036Abstract: Methods and systems for scheduling media content presentation across multiple devices are disclosed. A media planner application generates media event presentation schedules for one or more users based on user-scheduled media events and automatic media event recommendations. Media events can be scheduled for presentation on multiple user devices, including portable devices. Media event recommendations can be generated based at least in part on user preferences and habits, such as user media preferences, device availability, device usage, device connectivity, and user mood.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Royce Hamano, Camron Shimy, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 9351033Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Publication number: 20150319499Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Publication number: 20150131975Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely accessing user equipment implementing an interactive media guidance application are provided. In particular, a method includes the steps of receiving user equipment identification information and receiving a user request from a user device indicating instructions for the user equipment. The user request is cross-referenced with an action request in a user equipment format selected from a plurality of formats to be compatible with the user equipment. The action request is transmitted for receipt by the user equipment for enabling execution of the indicated instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader, Henry C. Chilvers, JR.
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Patent number: 8959547Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely accessing user equipment implementing an interactive media guidance application are provided. In particular, a method includes the steps of receiving user equipment identification information and receiving a user request from a user device indicating instructions for the user equipment. The user request is cross-referenced with an action request in a user equipment format selected from a plurality of formats to be compatible with the user equipment. The action request is transmitted for receipt by the user equipment for enabling execution of the indicated instructions.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader, Henry C. Chilvers, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140245343Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 8756625Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Publication number: 20120304219Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Patent number: 8266648Abstract: A media guidance application is provided by which users can view program listings associated with programming that the user may access using other user equipment devices. The media guidance application, implemented on, for example, a remote system, may determine through communications with television equipment whether or not the television equipment is authorized to provide a particular package of television programming to be viewed by the user. For example, an online program guide application may determine whether or not television equipment allows a user to view particular channels and, based on that determination, proceed to determine what packages of programming the user subscribes to. A customized program guide may then be displayed based on what programming the user subscribes to on various systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader
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Publication number: 20120084814Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely accessing user equipment implementing an interactive media guidance application are provided. In particular, a method includes the steps of receiving user equipment identification information and receiving a user request from a user device indicating instructions for the user equipment. The user request is cross-referenced with an action request in a user equipment format selected from a plurality of formats to be compatible with the user equipment. The action request is transmitted for receipt by the user equipment for enabling execution of the indicated instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Craig Alan Olague, Kuan Hidalgo Archer, Christopher Strader, Henry C. Chilvers, JR.