Patents by Inventor Douglas M. Treder

Douglas M. Treder 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).

  • Patent number: 11636881
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for presenting a user interface in association with video content features. A video content feature is rendered on at least one display. A current scene in the video content feature is determined. Cast members are determined who have appeared in the current scene from a beginning of the current scene up to a current time in the current scene. A user interface is rendered on at least one display. The user interface includes selectable cast member components that each include an image of a cast member, a name of the cast member, and a name of a respective character performed by the cast member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, James L. Dantzler, Jordan M. Timmermann, Douglas M. Treder, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young, Michael John Wyman
  • Patent number: 11546667
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. In one embodiment, an application identifies a video content feature currently being presented via a display device. A current time in the video content feature are determined. Performers potentially depicted in the video content feature at the current time are determined. The application then generates a user interface configured to receive a user selection of a particular performer from the performers, where the user selection indicates that the particular performer is depicted in the video content feature at the current time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: IMDb.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrej Gregov, Francis J. Kane, Douglas M. Treder
  • Patent number: 10009664
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for providing extrinsic data relevant to a video content feature. In one embodiment, where a single cast member performs as multiple characters in the video content feature, the extrinsic data may include character images for each character played by the cast member. In another embodiment, where multiple generic images of a cast member are available, a particular generic image is selected to be included in the extrinsic data according to a measure of relevancy of the generic image to the video content feature. In another embodiment, when a generic image of a cast member is unavailable, an image of the cast member in character is included in the extrinsic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Treder, Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, Jim L. Dantzler, Jordan M. Timmermann, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young
  • Publication number: 20180176647
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. In one embodiment, an application identifies a video content feature currently being presented via a display device. A current time in the video content feature are determined. Performers potentially depicted in the video content feature at the current time are determined. The application then generates a user interface configured to receive a user selection of a particular performer from the performers, where the user selection indicates that the particular performer is depicted in the video content feature at the current time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Andrej Gregov, Francis J. Kane, Douglas M. Treder
  • Patent number: 9930415
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. In one embodiment, a user interface is rendered that facilitates an entry of a corresponding score for at least one of a plurality of extrinsic data items that are associated with a video content feature that is currently being presented to a first user. The corresponding score of a particular extrinsic data item of the plurality of extrinsic data items is received through the user interface. A time in the video content feature that is currently being presented to the first user is determined. The particular extrinsic data item is rendered on an electronic display at the time during another presentation of the video content feature to a second user based at least in part on the corresponding score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: IMDB.COM, INC.
    Inventors: Andrej Gregov, Francis J. Kane, Douglas M. Treder
  • Publication number: 20170330600
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for presenting a user interface in association with video content features. A video content feature is rendered on at least one display. A current scene in the video content feature is determined. Cast members are determined who have appeared in the current scene from a beginning of the current scene up to a current time in the current scene. A user interface is rendered on at least one display. The user interface includes selectable cast member components that each include an image of a cast member, a name of the cast member, and a name of a respective character performed by the cast member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: BRENT D. ALIVERTI, KINTAN D. BRAHMBHATT, ADAM CARLSON, JAMES L. DANTZLER, JORDAN M. TIMMERMANN, DOUGLAS M. TREDER, BRIAN M. WILSON, KELVIN C. YOUNG, MICHAEL JOHN WYMAN
  • Patent number: 9747951
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for presenting a timeline interface in association with video content features. A user interface is rendered on a display, where the user interface includes selectable cast member components and a timeline component. The timeline component corresponds to a video content feature and visually segments it into scenes. A user selection of a particular selectable cast member component is received, and a subset of scenes in which a corresponding cast member performs is determined based at least in part on extrinsic data. The timeline component is updated to visually indicate the subset of scenes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, James L. Dantzler, Jordan M. Timmermann, Douglas M. Treder, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young, Michael John Wyman
  • Publication number: 20160255402
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. In one embodiment, a user interface is rendered that facilitates an entry of a corresponding score for at least one of a plurality of extrinsic data items that are associated with a video content feature that is currently being presented to a first user. The corresponding score of a particular extrinsic data item of the plurality of extrinsic data items is received through the user interface. A time in the video content feature that is currently being presented to the first user is determined. The particular extrinsic data item is rendered on an electronic display at the time during another presentation of the video content feature to a second user based at least in part on the corresponding score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Andrej Gregov, Francis J. Kane, Douglas M. Treder
  • Patent number: 9357267
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. A user interface is rendered that facilitates a selection from extrinsic data items that are associated with a video content feature that is currently being presented to a user. A user selection of a particular extrinsic data item is received through the user interface, and a time in the video content feature is determined corresponding to the user selection. An association is then generated between the particular extrinsic data item and the time in the video content feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: IMDb.com
    Inventors: Andrej Gregov, Francis J. Kane, Douglas M. Treder
  • Publication number: 20150357001
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for presenting a timeline interface in association with video content features. A video content feature may be rendered on a display. A current scene in the video content feature is determined. A user interface is rendered on the display, where the user interface includes a timeline component. The timeline component represents the video content feature and visually segments the video content feature into scenes. The current scene may be visually indicated on the timeline component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, Jim L. Dantzler, Jordan M. Timmermann, Douglas M. Treder, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young, Michael John Wyman
  • Patent number: 9113128
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for presenting a timeline interface in association with video content features. A video content feature may be rendered on a display. A current scene in the video content feature is determined. A user interface is rendered on the display, where the user interface includes a timeline component. The timeline component represents the video content feature and visually segments the video content feature into scenes. The current scene may be visually indicated on the timeline component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, Jim L. Dantzler, Jordan M. Timmermann, Douglas M. Treder, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young, Michael John Wyman
  • Publication number: 20150156562
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for providing extrinsic data relevant to a video content feature. A request for a video content feature is obtained from a client. The video content feature and relevant extrinsic data is sent to the client in response to the request. The extrinsic data indicates cast members who perform in the video content feature, a division of the video content feature into scenes, and a corresponding subset of the cast members who perform in each of the scenes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas M. Treder, Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, Jim L. Dantzler, Jordan M. Timmermann, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young
  • Patent number: 8955021
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for providing extrinsic data relevant to a video content feature. A request for a video content feature is obtained from a client. The video content feature and relevant extrinsic data is sent to the client in response to the request. The extrinsic data indicates cast members who perform in the video content feature, a division of the video content feature into scenes, and a corresponding subset of the cast members who perform in each of the scenes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Treder, Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, Jim L. Dantzler, Jordan M. Timmermann, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young
  • Publication number: 20140208355
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. A user interface is rendered that facilitates a selection from extrinsic data items that are associated with a video content feature that is currently being presented to a user. A user selection of a particular extrinsic data item is received through the user interface, and a time in the video content feature is determined corresponding to the user selection. An association is then generated between the particular extrinsic data item and the time in the video content feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: IMDb.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrej Gregov, Francis J. Kane, Douglas M. Treder
  • Patent number: 8763041
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for enhancing video content with extrinsic data. A video content feature is rendered on a display. A user interface is rendered on top of the video content feature on the display. The user interface presents cast member images, each of which corresponds to a cast member in the video content feature. A selection of a cast member image is obtained through the user interface. The user interface is updated to present additional information regarding the respective cast member corresponding to the selected image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan M. Timmermann, Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, Jim L. Dantzler, Douglas M. Treder, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young, Michael John Wyman
  • Patent number: 8689255
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for associating and synchronizing extrinsic data with video content at particular points of time in the video content. A user interface is rendered that facilitates a selection from extrinsic data items that are associated with a video content feature that is currently being presented to a user. A user selection of one of the extrinsic data items is obtained through the user interface, and a time in the video content feature is determined corresponding to the user selection. The user selection of the one of the extrinsic data items and the time in the video content feature are reported to a server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: IMDB.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrej Gregov, Francis J. Kane, Douglas M. Treder
  • Publication number: 20140068670
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for enhancing video content with extrinsic data. A video content feature is rendered on a display. A user interface is rendered on top of the video content feature on the display. The user interface presents cast member images, each of which corresponds to a cast member in the video content feature. A selection of a cast member image is obtained through the user interface. The user interface is updated to present additional information regarding the respective cast member corresponding to the selected image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicants: IMDB.COM, INC., AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan M. Timmermann, Brent D. Aliverti, Kintan D. Brahmbhatt, Adam Carlson, Jim L. Dantzler, Douglas M. Treder, Brian M. Wilson, Kelvin C. Young
  • Patent number: 8438166
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for pre-computing search results. A series of characters is captured as the characters are entered by a user into a search query form. The series forms a successive plurality of input strings. As each character in the series is entered into the search query form, a successive plurality of search query strings is generated. Each search query string corresponds to one of the input strings. As each search query string is generated, a request is sent to retrieve a search results document corresponding to the search query string. As a response to each request is received, at least a portion of the search results document is displayed if the response indicates success.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas M. Treder
  • Patent number: 7392510
    Abstract: A web server system selectively supplements dynamically-generated web pages with coding that allows developers and other authorized users to identify, and access remotely-stored information about, the executable server components used to generate such web pages. In one embodiment, the web server system includes a trace utility that monitors the dynamic generation of a requested web page. The trace utility outputs a mapping structure that maps components of the web page to corresponding server components that were invoked. The mapping structure is embedded within the web page along with code that is executable by an ordinary web browser to allow a user to interactively view associations between the page components and the executed server components. The system also provides restricted access to development and maintenance documents and functionality associated with the executable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Treder, Lawrence G. Tesler, Paul G. Nordstrom