Patents by Inventor Dylan M. Wondra

Dylan M. Wondra 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: 10956123
    Abstract: A device may include a processor, a receiver, and a transmitter. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an audible signal, an inaudible signal, or both. The inaudible signal may be associated with a content identifier of the audible signal. The transmitter may be configured to transmit the audible signal, the inaudible signal, or both, to a first electronic device, a second electronic device, or both. The receiver may be configured to receive a first message that includes a first input and a second message that includes a second input. The processor may be configured to determine whether the first input matches the second input. The transmitter may be further configured to transmit the first message to the first service on a condition that the first input and the second input are determined to match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Patent number: 10932344
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for emulating an environment created by the outputs of a plurality of devices. The system receives device control data for a device in a first venue. The control of the outputs of said devices according to the device control data creates an environment within the first venue. The system retrieves profile data for devices within a second venue. The system associates a device in the second venue with a device from the first venue, both devices having a similar output type. The system then generates control information adapted from the associated device of the first venue for the device in the second venue. The system controls the outputs of each device in the second plurality of devices according to the generated control information to emulate the environment within the first venue in the second venue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: David Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Publication number: 20200356338
    Abstract: A device may include a processor, a receiver, and a transmitter. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an audible signal, an inaudible signal, or both. The inaudible signal may be associated with a content identifier of the audible signal. The transmitter may be configured to transmit the audible signal, the inaudible signal, or both, to a first electronic device, a second electronic device, or both. The receiver may be configured to receive a first message that includes a first input and a second message that includes a second input. The processor may be configured to determine whether the first input matches the second input. The transmitter may be further configured to transmit the first message to the first service on a condition that the first input and the second input are determined to match.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: David D. Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Publication number: 20200319845
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing content on a vehicle are disclosed herein. When the vehicle is in motion, an audio user interface element is displayed on a user interface. Upon selection of the user interface element, a plurality of audio content identifiers are displayed on the user interface. When the vehicle is in motion, the user interface excludes a video user interface element. When it is determined the vehicle is not in motion, both the audio user interface element and the video user interface are displayed on the user interface. Upon selection of the video user interface element a plurality of video content identifiers are displayed on the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: David D. Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Publication number: 20200287632
    Abstract: A device may include a processor, a receiver, and a transmitter. The receiver may be configured to receive a content signal. The transmitter may be configured to transmit the content signal. The transmitter may be configured to transmit an associated inaudible signal. The content signal, the associated inaudible signal, or both, may be transmitted to one or more electronic devices. Each of the one or more electronic devices may be configured with audio interfaces. The receiver may be configured to receive a respective message from each of the one or more electronic devices. Each respective message may be based on the associated inaudible signal. Each respective message may include a respective electronic device identifier. The transmitter may be configured to transmit one of the respective messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: David D. Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Publication number: 20200286503
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to detect an inaudible signal associated with a first audible signal of an audio input. The inaudible signal may include a frequency signature. The frequency signature may be associated with an electronic device type. The systems and methods may activate a response monitor. The response monitor may be activated for a predetermined time. The response monitor may be activated responsive to the frequency signature. The systems and methods may determine a content characteristic of the first audible signal based on the inaudible signal. The systems and methods may include generating a message. The message may be based on the content characteristic. The systems and methods may include transmitting the message. The message may be transmitted on a condition that a second audible signal corresponds to the message and is received within the predetermined time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: David D. Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Publication number: 20200286474
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to automatically detect a query in interactive content. A system may implement a method that includes receiving an audible signal. The method may include determining that a portion of the audible signal includes speech. The method may include translating at least the portion of the audible signal. The portion of the audible signal may be translated into a natural language output. The method may include generating an identifier (ID) associated with the speech. The ID may be generated on a condition that the natural language output includes a trigger. The method may include generating an inaudible signal that includes the ID. The method may include synchronizing the inaudible signal with the audible signal. The method may include transmitting the audible signal at a first frequency. The method may include transmitting the inaudible signal at a second frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: David D. Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Publication number: 20200112455
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for emulating an environment created by the outputs of a plurality of devices. The system receives device control data for a device in a first venue. The control of the outputs of said devices according to the device control data creates an environment within the first venue. The system retrieves profile data for devices within a second venue. The system associates a device in the second venue with a device from the first venue, both devices having a similar output type. The system then generates control information adapted from the associated device of the first venue for the device in the second venue. The system controls the outputs of each device in the second plurality of devices according to the generated control information to emulate the environment within the first venue in the second venue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: David Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra
  • Publication number: 20200068245
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple media assets for a plurality of users are disclosed herein. A plurality of users proximate to a display device may detected and split into groups based on preference for a specific media asset. Media assets may be generated on a display device in a layout based on the number of users in each group. When a new user enters the proximity of the display device the group membership may be recalculated and based on the new group memberships the display layout may be updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Sinnott, David Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra, Todd Kulick
  • Patent number: 10491940
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple media assets for a plurality of users are disclosed herein. A plurality of users proximate to a display device may detected and split into groups based on preference for a specific media asset. Media assets may be generated on a display device in a layout based on the number of users in each group. When a new user enters the proximity of the display device the group membership may be recalculated and based on the new group memberships the display layout may be updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Sinnott, David Shoop, Dylan M. Wondra, Todd Kulick