Patents by Inventor G. Victor Treyz
G. Victor Treyz 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).
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Patent number: 10375255Abstract: A computing device including a screen; a memory configured to store an application for at least one of image acquisition, image uploading or image editing; and a processor configured to upload at least one of image or video file to a service center via a communication network, provide, in the screen, an option for allowing a first party or a first group to edit, view or download the uploaded image or video file, or append content to the uploaded image or video file based on the application stored in the memory, wherein the content corresponds to a text, titles or captions, and provide, in the screen, the option for allowing a second party or a second group to edit, view or download the uploaded image or video file, or append content to the uploaded image or video file based on the application stored in the memory, wherein the first party's right level or the first group's right level is different from the second party's right level or the second group's right level.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Publication number: 20170237867Abstract: A computing device including a screen; a memory configured to store an application for at least one of image acquisition, image uploading or image editing; and a processor configured to upload at least one of image or video file to a service center via a communication network, provide, in the screen, an option for allowing a first party or a first group to edit, view or download the uploaded image or video file, or append content to the uploaded image or video file based on the application stored in the memory, wherein the content corresponds to a text, titles or captions, and provide, in the screen, the option for allowing a second party or a second group to edit, view or download the uploaded image or video file, or append content to the uploaded image or video file based on the application stored in the memory, wherein the first party's right level or the first group's right level is different from the second party's right level or the second group's right level.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: G. Victor TREYZ, Susan M. TREYZ
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Patent number: 9672547Abstract: A handheld computing device for editing images and a method thereof. The handheld computing device can include a screen, a memory for storing an application for at least one of image acquisition, image uploading, and image editing, and a processor. The handheld computing device can receive a notification message from a first external device over a communication network, the notification message containing location information for accessing a specific image, the location information indicating an internet-address of the specific image, access the specific image by using the location information, display the specific image on the screen, and perform an image editing option on the screen to edit the displayed specific image based on the application stored in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Publication number: 20160086238Abstract: A handheld computing device for editing images and a method thereof The handheld computing device can include a screen, a memory for storing an application for at least one of image acquisition, image uploading, and image editing, and a processor. The handheld computing device can receive a notification message from a first external device over a communication network, the notification message containing location information for accessing a specific image, the location information indicating an internet-address of the specific image, access the specific image by using the location information, display the specific image on the screen, and perform an image editing option on the screen to edit the displayed specific image based on the application stored in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: G. Victor TREYZ, Susan M. TREYZ
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Patent number: 9240022Abstract: A system is provided that allows a photographer to take images for a customer and provide those images to order servicing equipment with which the images are placed on-line for the customer to view. The customer may place orders for the images and products and services related to the images. The order servicing equipment may credit the photographer when the customer orders images, products, or services. Images may be manipulated before images, products, or services are ordered. Images may be taken using film-based cameras or digital image acquisition equipment. Image presentation options may be selected. Content may be appended to the images. Web sites and digital albums may be created using the images. The photographer may check the status of assignments that have been submitted to the order servicing equipment and may check on account status.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 8612294Abstract: A system is provided in which a handheld computing device may be used to provide a user with shopping assistance services. A shopping assistance service may allow a user to obtain directory information for a shopping mall. A user may use the handheld computing device to handle shopping lists. The handheld computing device may display promotional material based on the shopping lists. The handheld computing device may be used to obtain information on products being sold in a store. Products may be purchased using wireless financial transactions. Reminders and other messages may be sent to the handheld computing device. The location of the handheld computing device may be monitored. Services may be provided to the user based on the location of the handheld computing device. The handheld computing device may communicate with communications equipment in retail establishments using a local wireless link.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Vengte Software AG Limited Liability CompanyInventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 8577734Abstract: A system is provided in which a handheld computing device may be used to provide a user with shopping assistance services. A shopping assistance service may allow a user to obtain directory information for a shopping mall. A user may use the handheld computing device to handle shopping lists. The handheld computing device may display promotional material based on the shopping lists. The handheld computing device may be used to obtain information on products being sold in a store. Products may be purchased using wireless financial transactions. Reminders and other messages may be sent to the handheld computing device. The location of the handheld computing device may be monitored. Services may be provided to the user based on the location of the handheld computing device. The handheld computing device may communicate with communications equipment in retail establishments using a local wireless link.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Vengte Software AG Limited Liability CompanyInventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Publication number: 20120005048Abstract: A system is provided that allows a photographer to take images for a customer and provide those images to order servicing equipment with which the images are placed on-line for the customer to view. The customer may place orders for the images and products and services related to the images. The order servicing equipment may credit the photographer when the customer orders images, products, or services. Images may be manipulated before images, products, or services are ordered. Images may be taken using film-based cameras or digital image acquisition equipment. Image presentation options may be selected. Content may be appended to the images. Web sites and digital albums may be created using the images. The photographer may check the status of assignments that have been submitted to the order servicing equipment and may check on account status.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 8041612Abstract: A system is provided that allows a photographer to take images for a customer and provide those images to order servicing equipment with which the images are placed on-line for the customer to view. The customer may place orders for the images and products and services related to the images. The order servicing equipment may credit the photographer when the customer orders images, products, or services. Images may be manipulated before images, products, or services are ordered. Images may be taken using film-based cameras or digital image acquisition equipment. Image presentation options may be selected. Content may be appended to the images. Web sites and digital albums may be created using the images. The photographer may check the status of assignments that have been submitted to the order servicing equipment and may check on account status. Different rights levels may be established for different parties. Loyalty rewards may be awarded for frequent use of the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc.Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 7916579Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set reminders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 7660207Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set reminders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 7460440Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set remainders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Publication number: 20080228600Abstract: A system is provided in which a handheld computing device may be used to provide a user with shopping assistance services. A shopping assistance service may allow a user to obtain directory information for a shopping mall. A user may use the handheld computing device to handle shopping lists. The handheld computing device may display promotional material based on the shopping lists. The handheld computing device may be used to obtain information on products being sold in a store. Products may be purchased using wireless financial transactions. Reminders and other messages may be sent to the handheld computing device. The location of the handheld computing device may be monitored. Services may be provided to the user based on the location of the handheld computing device. The handheld computing device may communicate with communications equipment in retail establishments using a local wireless link.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Vengte Software AG Limited Liability CompanyInventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 7343320Abstract: A system is provided that allows a photographer to take images for a customer and provide those images to order servicing equipment with which the images are placed on-line for the customer to view. The customer may place orders for the images and products and services related to the images. The order servicing equipment may credit the photographer when the customer orders images, products, or services. Images may be manipulated before images, products, or services are ordered. Images may be taken using film-based cameras or digital image acquisition equipment. Image presentation options may be selected. Content may be appended to the images. Web sites and digital albums may be created using the images. The photographer may check the status of assignments that have been submitted to the order servicing equipment and may check on account status. Different rights levels may be established for different parties. Loyalty rewards may be awarded for frequent use of the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1999Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 7333396Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set reminders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 6774926Abstract: A system is provided in which contributors such as individuals in the home may create personal television channel programming. Personal television programs may be distributed to multiple viewers over a communications network such as the Internet. Personal television program schedule information may be stored in a database that is also used to store program schedule information for traditional television channels. Viewers may use a program guide or other interactive television application to view program schedule information, to set reminders, to set favorites, to establish parental controls, and perform other such functions. Links may be provided from displayed personal television channels to web sites, chat rooms, e-mail applications, and other such features.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, G. Victor Treyz
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Patent number: 6711474Abstract: An automobile personal computer system is provided. A user of the system may wirelessly interact with merchants, communications facilities, information providers, computers at the home or office, and other entities. Such interactions may involve local wireless links and remote wireless links. Wireless communications may involve satellite transmissions, cellular transmissions, short-range wireless transmissions, etc. Products may be purchased using voice commands or by interacting with displays in the automobile. The automobile's location and functions may be monitored and controlled. Location information and other information particular to the user may be used to target promotions to the user. The user may obtain information on the goods or services available at a merchant while driving and may initiate a purchase transaction for those goods or services.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 6678215Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set reminders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
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Patent number: 6624927Abstract: Raman amplifier equipment for fiber-optic communications links is provided. Raman pump light at a first wavelength or wavelengths may be used to optically pump fiber in a communications link to produce Raman gain. Raman pump light at a second wavelength or wavelengths may be used to optically pump the fiber to produce Raman gain for channels at different wavelengths in the communications link. The Raman gain produced by the pump light at the first wavelength or wavelengths increases the reach of the Raman pump light at the second wavelength or wavelengths into the fiber to improve the noise figure of the amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Onetta, Inc.Inventors: William S. Wong, Chien-Jen Chen, G. Victor Treyz
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Patent number: 6587835Abstract: A system is provided in which a handheld computing device may be used to provide a user with shopping assistance services. A shopping assistance service may allow a user to obtain directory information for a shopping mall. A user may use the handheld computing device to handle shopping lists. The handheld computing device may display promotional material based on the shopping lists. The handheld computing device may be used to obtain information on products being sold in a store. Products may be purchased using wireless financial transactions. Reminders and other messages may be sent to the handheld computing device. The location of the handheld computing device may be monitored. Services may be provided to the user based on the location of the handheld computing device. The handheld computing device may communicate with communications equipment in retail establishments using a local wireless link.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz