Patents by Inventor Francisco Niebres

Francisco Niebres 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).

  • Publication number: 20230239544
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining that a wireless device associated with one user account is proximate to a computing device associated with another user account. In response to determining the proximity of the two devices, one or more of the devices may receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts. In response to determining that the wireless device is not proximate to the computing device, the devices may no longer receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Tyler Kareeson, Scott Eklund, Francisco Niebres, Preston Smalley, Josh Kennedy, Donald J. Stecher
  • Patent number: 11622160
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining that a wireless device associated with one user account is proximate to a computing device associated with another user account. In response to determining the proximity of the two devices, one or more of the devices may receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts. In response to determining that the wireless device is not proximate to the computing device, the devices may no longer receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler Kareeson, Scott Eklund, Francisco Niebres, Preston Smalley, Josh Kennedy, Donald J. Stecher
  • Publication number: 20220046331
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining that a wireless device associated with one user account is proximate to a computing device associated with another user account. In response to determining the proximity of the two devices, one or more of the devices may receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts. In response to determining that the wireless device is not proximate to the computing device, the devices may no longer receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Tyler Kareeson, Scott Eklund, Francisco Niebres, Preston Smalley, Josh Kennedy, Donald J. Stecher
  • Patent number: 11197072
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining that a wireless device associated with one user account is proximate to a computing device associated with another user account. In response to determining the proximity of the two devices, one or more of the devices may receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts. In response to determining that the wireless device is not proximate to the computing device, the devices may no longer receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler Kareeson, Scott Eklund, Francisco Niebres, Preston Smalley, Josh Kennedy, Donald J. Stecher
  • Publication number: 20200314484
    Abstract: Methods and systems for content management are disclosed. An information blocking service can be enabled to block information related to content, such as content showing a competitive event. The information blocking service can detect and analyze events associated with a user and content. The information blocking service can block, modify, or otherwise prevent the user from accessing the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Francisco Niebres, Tyler Kareeson
  • Patent number: 10397641
    Abstract: Methods and systems for content management are disclosed. An information blocking service can be enabled to block information related to content, such as content showing a competitive event. The information blocking service can detect and analyze events associated with a user and content. The information blocking service can block, modify, or otherwise prevent the user from accessing the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Francisco Niebres, Thaya Kareeson
  • Publication number: 20190208281
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for controlling video playback. An image may be received that is configured for display by the user device. A display map may be received indicating display parameters for configuring the display of the image based on an orientation of the user device. At least a portion of the image may be caused to be displayed by the user device based at least on the display map and a determined orientation of the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Francisco Niebres, Tyler Kareeson
  • Publication number: 20190149892
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining that a wireless device associated with one user account is proximate to a computing device associated with another user account. In response to determining the proximity of the two devices, one or more of the devices may receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts. In response to determining that the wireless device is not proximate to the computing device, the devices may no longer receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Tyler Kareeson, Scott Eklund, Francisco Niebres, Preston Smalley, Josh Kennedy, Donald J. Stecher
  • Patent number: 10045090
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining that a wireless device associated with one user account is proximate to a computing device associated with another user account. In response to determining the proximity of the two devices, one or more of the devices may receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts. In response to determining that the wireless device is not proximate to the computing device, the devices may no longer receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler Kareeson, Scott Eklund, Francisco Niebres, Preston Smalley, Josh Kennedy, Donald J. Stecher
  • Publication number: 20160300266
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for detecting locations and positions of users to determine best options for consuming content. In one implementation, advertisements can be tailored and presented to the detected users. The methods and systems can also detect when a user is no longer in a position to consume content and can take other actions, such as presenting a default advertisement or tailoring advertisements for a different user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Preston Smalley, Thaya Kareeson, Francisco Niebres, Scott Eklund, Josh Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20160261915
    Abstract: Methods and systems for content management are disclosed. An information blocking service can be enabled to block information related to content, such as content showing a competitive event. The information blocking service can detect and analyze events associated with a user and content. The information blocking service can block, modify, or otherwise prevent the user from accessing the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Francisco Niebres, Thaya Kareeson
  • Publication number: 20160044385
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining that a wireless device associated with one user account is proximate to a computing device associated with another user account. In response to determining the proximity of the two devices, one or more of the devices may receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts. In response to determining that the wireless device is not proximate to the computing device, the devices may no longer receive merged access to permissions and/or content associated with the two user accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thaya Kareeson, Scott Eklund, Francisco Niebres, Preston Smalley, Josh Kennedy, Donald J. Stecher