Patents by Inventor Evan Acosta

Evan Acosta 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: 10587833
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include systems and methods which allow consumers of audio-visual content (such as movies and television programs) to obtain dynamic additional content about programs and movies being watched, and customize that additional content to their personal preferences and behaviors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Allen Mendeloff, William Joseph Bartley, Brian Kwan, David Jessen, Evan Acosta
  • Patent number: 10140649
    Abstract: An update proximity-based device configures a product and/or product package proximity-based device. The product and/or product package proximity-based device is located within a product and/or a product package such that an update is performed upon the product and/or the product package after the update proximity-based device is placed within a proximity to the product and/or product package proximity-based device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Drake, Evan Acosta, Mark Arana
  • Patent number: 9646337
    Abstract: A first proximity-based device at a content player receives content modification data from a second proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package when the product or product package is placed within a proximity to the first proximity-based device. A processor at the content player performs modified playback of media content based on the content modification data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Chen, Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana
  • Patent number: 9639850
    Abstract: Systems and associated methods for incentivizing content engagement are described. Embodiments provide a recommended feature application to offer premier/recommended content. This can take place at a variety of times, for example during the primary content selection interface display, as well as offering said content interactively as an overlay during the conclusion of a piece of content. Embodiments employ a weighted process for selecting a recommended feature based on one or more stored preference files. The recommended feature application can be utilized across titles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ashbrook, Kyle Prestenback, Evan Acosta, Brian Kwan, David Jessen
  • Patent number: 9600220
    Abstract: A process provides a multi-device display configuration. The process receives, at a master device, one or more device parameters from a plurality of display devices. The process also determines, at the master device, an arrangement of the plurality of display devices that provides a multi-device display. Further, the process sends, from the master device, one or more display indicia to the plurality of display devices that each of the plurality of display devices displays to allow one or more users to position the plurality of display devices in the arrangement. The process sends, from the master device, a first portion of the content to a first display device, and a second portion of the content to a second display device for the first and second display devices to simultaneously display the first and second portions of the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Drake, Mark Arana, Evan Acosta, Alex Chen
  • Patent number: 9514489
    Abstract: A process detects, at a first proximity-based device within a first object, presence of a second proximity-based device within a second object. The presence is within a proximity. Further, the process modifies a first display associated with the first object based upon a second display associated with the second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana, Leon Silverman
  • Patent number: 9424599
    Abstract: A process stores, at a data storage device within a product and/or a product package, data associated with a bundle of products and/or services. Further, the process sends, from a proximity-based device within the product and/or the product package, the data to a mobile device when the mobile device is within a proximity to the proximity-based device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana
  • Publication number: 20160155414
    Abstract: A first proximity-based device at a content player receives content modification data from a second proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package when the product or product package is placed within a proximity to the first proximity-based device. A processor at the content player performs modified playback of media content based on the content modification data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Alex Chen, Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana
  • Patent number: 9305515
    Abstract: A first proximity-based device at a content player receives content modification data from a second proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package when the product or product package is placed within a proximity to the first proximity-based device. A processor at the content player performs modified playback of media content based on the content modification data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Chen, Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana
  • Patent number: 9224358
    Abstract: A process is utilized to provide a multi-display configuration. The process detects, at a first proximity-based device within a first display device, a presence of a second proximity-based device within a second display device. The presence is within a proximity. Further, the process displays a first portion of a multi-display image at the first display device based upon a location of the first display device relative to the second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Drake, Mark Arana, Evan Acosta
  • Publication number: 20150254045
    Abstract: A process provides a multi-device display configuration. The process receives, at a master device, one or more device parameters from a plurality of display devices. The process also determines, at the master device, an arrangement of the plurality of display devices that provides a multi-device display. Further, the process sends, from the master device, one or more display indicia to the plurality of display devices that each of the plurality of display devices displays to allow one or more users to position the plurality of display devices in the arrangement. The process sends, from the master device, a first portion of the content to a first display device, and a second portion of the content to a second display device for the first and second display devices to simultaneously display the first and second portions of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Drake, Mark Arana, Evan Acosta, Alex Chen
  • Publication number: 20140236769
    Abstract: An update proximity-based device configures a product and/or product package proximity-based device. The product and/or product package proximity-based device is located within a product and/or a product package such that an update is performed upon the product and/or the product package after the update proximity-based device is placed within a proximity to the product and/or product package proximity-based device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Edward Drake, Evan Acosta, Mark Arana
  • Publication number: 20140233910
    Abstract: A first proximity-based device at a content player receives content modification data from a second proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package when the product or product package is placed within a proximity to the first proximity-based device. A processor at the content player performs modified playback of media content based on the content modification data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Alex Chen, Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana
  • Publication number: 20140232616
    Abstract: A process is utilized to provide a multi-display configuration. The process detects, at a first proximity-based device within a first display device, a presence of a second proximity-based device within a second display device. The presence is within a proximity. Further, the process displays a first portion of a multi-display image at the first display device based upon a location of the first display device relative to the second display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Drake, Mark Arana, Evan Acosta
  • Publication number: 20140236770
    Abstract: A process stores, at a data storage device within a product and/or a product package, data associated with a bundle of products and/or services. Further, the process sends, from a proximity-based device within the product and/or the product package, the data to a mobile device when the mobile device is within a proximity to the proximity-based device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana
  • Publication number: 20140236837
    Abstract: A server receives a first key from a mobile device. The mobile device comprises a mobile device proximity-based device that receives the first key from a product and/or product package proximity-based device associated with a product and/or a product package when the mobile device is within a proximity to the product and/or product package proximity-based device. Further, the server receives a second key from the mobile device. In addition, the server receives a third key from a checkout device after purchase of the product and/or the product package. The server also provides cloud-based entitlement to media content associated with the product and/or the product package to a user identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Edward Drake, Mark Arana, Evan Acosta
  • Publication number: 20140232615
    Abstract: A process detects, at a first proximity-based device within a first object, presence of a second proximity-based device within a second object. The presence is within a proximity. Further, the process modifies a first display associated with the first object based upon a second display associated with the second object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana, Leon Silverman
  • Publication number: 20140236726
    Abstract: A proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package sends data associated with the product and/or the product package to a mobile device based upon the mobile device being within a proximity to the proximity-based device. Another proximity-based receiver within a mobile device receives data associated with a product and/or a product package from a proximity-based transmitter within the product and/or the product package based upon the proximity-based receiver being within a proximity to the proximity-based transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Evan Acosta, Edward Drake, Mark Arana
  • Patent number: 8660413
    Abstract: Systems and associated methods for dynamic content play list creation are described. A fastplay application provides for dynamic play list generation, using feature categorization and local storage to present a set of custom play list(s) that are tailored to a user's preference(s). The settings may be stored locally on the media player storage device such that the preference(s) can be utilized across titles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ashbrook, Kyle Prestenback, Evan Acosta, Brian Kwan, David Jessen, Aaron Daly
  • Patent number: 8521004
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided, which may be implemented for use in managing data assets stored in local memory of the optical disc player device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Prestenback, Evan Tahler, Evan Acosta