Patents by Inventor Corey Farrell
Corey Farrell 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: 10728696Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20200228585Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a content (e.g., media) transfer or fling platform system and method. In a media fling platform system, media items may be cached at a rendering device prior to any selection of media items to fling. The determination of which media to cache may be based on a variety of factors including a user fling history, a currently viewed media item, and a navigation point in the media files. A fling request may take priority over caching, and the fling request may interrupt any caching processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Corey Farrell, Randall Hounsell, Michael Connelly
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Patent number: 10645135Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a content (e.g., media) transfer or fling platform system and method. In a media fling platform system, media items may be cached at a rendering device prior to any selection of media items to fling. The determination of which media to cache may be based on a variety of factors including a user fling history, a currently viewed media item, and a navigation point in the media files. A fling request may take priority over caching, and the fling request may interrupt any caching processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Corey Farrell, Randall Hounsell, Michael Connelly
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Publication number: 20200092680Abstract: A location of a computing device may be determined by determining the range of a communication. Several different wireless communication protocols and/or wireless networks (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, and/or GPS) may be used to determine the user's location. When the user's location is determined, one or more actions (e.g., granting access to content) may be performed based on the user's location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventor: Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20190394608Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20190313202Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
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Patent number: 10440499Abstract: Systems and methods for performing actions based on a user's location are described. A user profile correlating automated actions with locations may be generated and/or stored. The user's location may be determined by determining the location of a device, such as the user's mobile device. Several different wireless communication protocols and/or wireless networks (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, and/or GPS) may be used in a hierarchical manner to determine the user's location. When the user's location is determined, one or more actions may be performed based on the user's location and/or profile. For example, an instruction may be sent to a display device or set-top box located in the same room as the user to turn on the display device or set-top box or to display a content recommendation for the user. As another example, an instruction may be sent to the user's home to deactivate a home security system when the user is within a predetermined distance from the home.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Corey Farrell
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Patent number: 10251022Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20190044987Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a content (e.g., media) transfer or fling platform system and method. In a media fling platform system, media items may be cached at a rendering device prior to any selection of media items to fling. The determination of which media to cache may be based on a variety of factors including a user fling history, a currently viewed media item, and a navigation point in the media files. A fling request may take priority over caching, and the fling request may interrupt any caching processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Corey Farrell, Randall Hounsell, Michael Connelly
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Patent number: 10192116Abstract: The disclosure relates to recognizing data such as items or entities in content. In some aspects, content may be received and feature information, such as face recognition data and voice recognition data may be generated. Scene segmentation may also be performed on the content, grouping the various shots of the video content into one or more shot collections, such as scenes. For example, a decision lattice representative of possible scene segmentations may be determined and the most probable path through the decision lattice may be selected as the scene segmentation. Upon generating the feature information and performing the scene segmentation, one or more items or entities that are present in the scene may be identified.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Jan Neumann, Evelyne Tzoukermann, Amit Bagga, Oliver Jojic, Bageshree Shevade, David F. Houghton, Corey Farrell
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Patent number: 10165397Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
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Patent number: 9948690Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a content (e.g., media) transfer or fling platform system and method. In a media fling platform system, media items may be cached at a rendering device prior to any selection of media items to fling. The determination of which media to cache may be based on a variety of factors including a user fling history, a currently viewed media item, and a navigation point in the media files. A fling request may take priority over caching, and the fling request may interrupt any caching processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Corey Farrell, Randall Hounsell, Michael Connelly
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Patent number: 9906575Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a content (e.g., media) transfer or fling platform or system and method in which content may be sent, transferred, or flung from an electronic device to an output device via a rendering device. The content may be transformed (e.g., processed) to meet a content quality based on network conditions and output device capabilities. The media may be stored locally in the electronic device or in a network attached storage or remote from the electronic device. Content stored remotely from the electronic device may also be flung under control of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Corey Farrell, Randall Hounsell, Michael Connelly
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Publication number: 20170245105Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20170245106Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20170091556Abstract: The disclosure relates to recognizing data such as items or entities in content. In some aspects, content may be received and feature information, such as face recognition data and voice recognition data may be generated. Scene segmentation may also be performed on the content, grouping the various shots of the video content into one or more shot collections, such as scenes. For example, a decision lattice representative of possible scene segmentations may be determined and the most probable path through the decision lattice may be selected as the scene segmentation. Upon generating the feature information and performing the scene segmentation, one or more items or entities that are present in the scene may be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Jan Neumann, Evelyne Tzoukermann, Amit Bagga, Oliver Jojic, Bageshree Shevade, David F. Houghton, Corey Farrell
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Patent number: 9378423Abstract: The disclosure relates to recognizing data such as items or entities in content. In some aspects, content may be received and feature information, such as face recognition data and voice recognition data may be generated. Scene segmentation may also be performed on the content, grouping the various shots of the video content into one or more shot collections, such as scenes. For example, a decision lattice representative of possible scene segmentations may be determined and the most probable path through the decision lattice may be selected as the scene segmentation. Upon generating the feature information and performing the scene segmentation, one or more items or entities that are present in the scene may be identified.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Jan Neumann, Evelyne Tzoukermann, Amit Bagga, Oliver Jojic, Bageshree Shevade, David F. Houghton, Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20150365787Abstract: Systems and methods for performing actions based on a user's location are described. A user profile correlating automated actions with locations may be generated and/or stored. The user's location may be determined by determining the location of a device, such as the user's mobile device. Several different wireless communication protocols and/or wireless networks (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, and/or GPS) may be used in a hierarchical manner to determine the user's location. When the user's location is determined, one or more actions may be performed based on the user's location and/or profile. For example, an instruction may be sent to a display device or set-top box located in the same room as the user to turn on the display device or set-top box or to display a content recommendation for the user. As another example, an instruction may be sent to the user's home to deactivate a home security system when the user is within a predetermined distance from the home.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventor: Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20150057995Abstract: The disclosure relates to recognizing data such as items or entities in content. In some aspects, content may be received and feature information, such as face recognition data and voice recognition data may be generated. Scene segmentation may also be performed on the content, grouping the various shots of the video content into one or more shot collections, such as scenes. For example, a decision lattice representative of possible scene segmentations may be determined and the most probable path through the decision lattice may be selected as the scene segmentation. Upon generating the feature information and performing the scene segmentation, one or more items or entities that are present in the scene may be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Jan Neumann, Evelyne Tzoukermann, Amit Bagga, Oliver Jojic, Bageshree Shevade, David F. Houghton, Corey Farrell
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Publication number: 20150052193Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a content (e.g., media) transfer or fling platform or system and method in which content may be sent, transferred, or flung from an electronic device to an output device via a rendering device. The content may be transformed (e.g., processed) to meet a content quality based on network conditions and output device capabilities. The media may be stored locally in the electronic device or in a network attached storage or remote from the electronic device. Content stored remotely from the electronic device may also be flung under control of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Corey Farrell, Randall Hounsell, Michael Connelly