Patents by Inventor Eric Emil Kattwinkel

Eric Emil Kattwinkel 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).

  • USER INTERFACE PRESENTING ENHANCED VIDEO CONTENT INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH VIDEO PROGRAMS
    Publication number: 20120151530
    Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: ALLYSON M. KRIEGER, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes
  • User interface presenting enhanced video content information associated with video programs
    Patent number: 8122472
    Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Allyson M. Krieger, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes
  • USER INTERFACE PRESENTING ENHANCED VIDEO CONTENT INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH VIDEO PROGRAMS
    Publication number: 20080276278
    Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Allyson M. Krieger, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes
  • Enhanced video content information associated with video programs
    Patent number: 7293275
    Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Allyson M. Krieger, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes