Patents by Inventor Daniel I. Lumley

Daniel I. Lumley 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).

  • PROMOTIONAL PHILOSOPHY FOR A VIDEO-ON-DEMAND-RELATED INTERACTIVE DISPLAY WITHIN AN INTERACTIVE TELEVISION APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20150082354
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an interactive display having indicators of video-on-demand programs are described. The systems and methods select indicators for inclusion in the interactive display according to a promotional selection algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Robert H. McCoy, Daniel I. Lumley, Bryan Mitchell Drummond, Toby DeWeese
  • Promotional philosophy for a video-on-demand-related interactive display within an interactive television application
    Patent number: 8931008
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an interactive display having indicators of video-on-demand programs are described. The systems and methods select indicators for inclusion in the interactive display according to a promotional selection algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. McCoy, Daniel I. Lumley, Bryan Mitchell Drummond, Toby DeWeese
  • PROMOTIONAL PHILOSOPHY FOR A VIDEO-ON-DEMAND-RELATED INTERACTIVE DISPLAY WITHIN AN INTERACTIVE TELEVISION APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20100131976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an interactive display having indicators of video-on-demand programs are described. The systems and methods select indicators for inclusion in the interactive display according to a promotional selection algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert H. McCoy, Daniel I. Lumley, Bryan Mitchell Drummond, Toby DeWeese
  • Promotional material distribution system with automatic updating of promotional material selection algorithms
    Patent number: 6588013
    Abstract: A promotional video system is provided. The promotional video system may include an interactive electronic television program guide. Promotional material is provided to television distribution facilities by a main facility. Promotional material is selected for distribution according to a promotional material selection algorithm. Entries are made in a promotional event log that indicate which promotional material was distributed. The promotional event log is analyzed to determine if promotional material is being optimally selected. Changes to the promotional material selection algorithm may be made to increase the likelihood of desirable selection and to decrease the likelihood of undesirable selection. Testing of the promotional material selection algorithm is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel I. Lumley, Robert H. McCoy