Patents by Inventor Daniel C. Wilson

Daniel C. Wilson 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: 20100037253
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick SHEEHAN, Michael CRISTOFALO, Bruce J. ANDERSON, Daniel C. WILSON
  • Publication number: 20090288109
    Abstract: A request for information (RFI) system is provided for use in communications networks including broadcast networks and the internet. In one implementation, a viewer of a cable television network enters an RFI input (1) to a digital set top box using a user remote. Based on this RFI input, the digital set top box transmits a data request (2) to an RFI data center. The RFI data center also receives asset data (3) from an asset database so as to associate the RFI input (1) with a particular asset. An RFI request (4) can then be transmitted to the appropriate asset provider. The asset provider can then provide a report such package of assets or follow-on information (5) back to the RFI data center. The RFI data center may then, in turn, provide the package of assets or follow-on information to a user data terminal, for example, of the cable television network viewer, via access through a web-portal or e-mail (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Downey, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7546619
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for use in connection with delivering content that is targeted to users of a broadcast network. In order to select content that is targeted to users of the broadcast network, signals are received from a plurality of customer premise equipment devices (CPEs) of the network users via a broadcast network interface. Based on the received signals, broadcast assets (e.g., programming, advertisements etc.) are selected from a collection of available asset options. Accordingly, at least a portion of the selected assets are inserted into a content stream of the broadcast network. Once the content stream is broadcast over a broadcast network interface, at least a portion of the selected assets area available for receipt by at least a portion of the CPEs. The CPEs generate reports regarding assets delivered such that asset providers can be billed based on guaranteed targeted impressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Invidi Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel A. Boulet, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090094640
    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for the delivery of targeted assets in a scheduled programming network in the context of several content distribution systems, including switched digital, unicast, multicast, and hybrid unicast/multicast content distribution systems. Assets may be targeted to network users in connection with the scheduled network programming, and further, successful delivery of those targeted assets may be confirmed. In this regard, the systems and methods generally select targeted assets from a remote platform and, in some instances, to deliver those targeted assets from the remote platform. The assets may be selected based on demographic or other information obtained from an external source and/or based on monitoring user inputs. In the latter regard, the classification of an audience can be based at least in part on monitoring communications to the remote platform conventionally used for other purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce J. Anderson, Patrick M. Sheehan, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090044246
    Abstract: Assets of broadcast network content are targeted to network users of interest based on location information regarding user equipment devices. Asset providers can specify location targeting criteria via a graphical user interface displaying mapping information. This location targeting criteria can then be compared to location information regarding user equipment devices so that assets are delivered to appropriate devices. The comparison of the location targeting criteria to the device location information can be performed at the user equipment devices or at another location. In the latter case the assets can be addressed to appropriate user equipment devices or appropriate user equipment devices can be directed to select the asset, which is broadcast via the network. In this manner, assets can be targeted to individual network users on a basis independent of network topology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick Sheehan, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080301727
    Abstract: A system and associated methodology are disclosed for targeting tags in a broadcast network. The tags may be associated with an ad or programming. In one implementation, the tags to be delivered at a user equipment device are selected at the user equipment device, for example, based on location or other user classification parameters. In this manner, different user equipment devices that are on the same bandwidth segment in the same network subdivision can receive different tags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080276271
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for use in connection with delivering content that is targeted to users of a broadcast network. In order to select content that is targeted to users of the broadcast network, signals are received from a plurality of customer premise equipment devices (CPEs) of the network users via a broadcast network interface. Based on the received signals, broadcast assets (e.g., programming, advertisements etc.) are selected from a collection of available asset options. Accordingly, at least a portion of the selected assets are inserted into a content stream of the broadcast network. Once the content stream is broadcast over a broadcast network interface, at least a portion of the selected assets area available for receipt by at least a portion of the CPEs. The CPEs generate reports regarding assets delivered such that asset providers can be billed based on guaranteed targeted impressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: BRUCE J. ANDERSON, Daniel A. Boulet, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080216107
    Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein generally provide for the compensation of asset providers and/or communications network providers for the non-consumption of assets provided with programming In this regard when users elect not to consume the assets associated with the programming, the asset provider loses the opportunity to present their assets to such non-consuming users and is thereby injured in relation to the price they have paid for the delivery of their assets. In one arrangement, a reporting module at a customer device is operative to identify when a user skips an asset and report that skip event to the network. This information may then be utilized to adjust the bill of the asset provider and/or to bill the user associated with the skip event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: David Downey, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20020049968
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering targeted assets to subscribers using communication media, wherein each subscriber has a set top box, the method comprising the steps of generating a profile of each subscriber at the set top box associated with the respective subscriber, broadcasting an asset to all subscribers along with target information; and delivering the asset only to subscribers whose profiles match the target information. The delivery of the asset, and accumulated information from delivery of the asset to other subscribers, is reported to a user using an asset delivery notification, without identifying the subscriber to the user. A privacy manager is used to strip identification information from the asset delivery notification. The profile, which may include real time information, for example on whether the subscriber set is on and what it is tuned to, is generated by monitoring the viewing habits of the subscriber and storing the information at a set top box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Daniel A. Boulet, Sandro A. Torrieri, Dean T. Michaels
  • Patent number: 6168044
    Abstract: A resilient microwavable container including a bowl and a selectively detachable snap on lid is disclosed. The lid includes a plurality of protrusions which snap over a pair of annular flanges extending outwardly from the bowl whereby a distinct clicking sound can be heard to verify the lid is properly attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffey J. Zettle, Daniel C. Wilson, Donald E. Hodge, Eric B. Schaper
  • Patent number: 5337921
    Abstract: This invention relates to a spraying apparatus comprising a detachable refill pouch said pouch designed to contain fluid, and a sprayer device detachably connected to the refill pouch and a receptacle device held therebetween the refill pouch and sprayer. The pouch is held in place by detachably connecting the pouch directly to the sprayer with the receptacle held therebetween. The pouch has a neck portion made of material to provide sufficient integrity to allow for mounting of the neck to a cap on a sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Dowbrands Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Kenneth E. Klaber
  • Patent number: 5071489
    Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided to allow floor mopping without a mop bucket. The apparatus comprises a handle pivotally attached to a member with a generally flat lower surface. The lower surface of the member has thereon frictional means which can maintain a pre-moistened fabric sheet between the surface and an area to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Dow Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Silvenis, Daniel C. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5040680
    Abstract: A dispensing container for packaging a product for presentation upon a retail shelf comprising of a bottom sheet, a thermoformed concave tray attached to the bottom sheet and defining therebetween a space, product within the space, the thermoformed concave tray defining an opening, a thermoformed semirigid lid covering the opening, a flexible adhesive substrate attached to the thermoformed lid and the thermoformed concave tray hinging the thermoformed lid to the thermoformed concave tray; and printed indicia on the adhesive substrate hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignees: Dow Brands, Inc., Placon Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Rodney D. Borst
  • Patent number: D357188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Dowbrands Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Stockwell, Daniel C. Wilson, William J. Britt
  • Patent number: D358333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: DowBrands Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Stockwell, Daniel C. Wilson, William J. Britt
  • Patent number: D358990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Dowbrands Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Kenneth M. Stockwell, William J. Britt
  • Patent number: D411714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Jeffey J. Zettle, Donald E. Hodge, Eric B. Schaper
  • Patent number: D411741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Jeffey J. Zettle, Donald E. Hodge, Eric B. Schaper
  • Patent number: D419394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Daniel E. Hodge, Eric B. Schaper
  • Patent number: D419829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Wilson, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Donald E. Hodge, Eric B. Schaper