Patents by Inventor Gary Bencar

Gary Bencar 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: 20200202824
    Abstract: A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaining in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Beamz IP, LLC
    Inventors: Gary BENCAR, Gerald Henry RIOPELLE, Todd NYSTROM
  • Publication number: 20200142926
    Abstract: A method and system of using Artificial Intelligence to automatically create and generate an interactive play-along song from a selected audio file/song imported from either a music streaming service, a personal music library and the like, that can later be played on an interactive music engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Beamz IP, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Todd Nystrom
  • Patent number: 10593311
    Abstract: A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaming in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: BEAMZ IP, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Gerald Henry Riopelle, Todd Nystrom
  • Patent number: 10534811
    Abstract: A method and system of using Artificial Intelligence to automatically create and generate an interactive play-along song from a selected audio file/song imported from either a music streaming service, a personal music library and the like, that can later be played on an interactive music engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Todd Nystrom
  • Publication number: 20200005742
    Abstract: A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaming in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Beamz IP, LLC
    Inventors: Gary BENCAR, Gerald Henry RIOPELLE, Todd NYSTROM
  • Patent number: 10418008
    Abstract: A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaming in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Beamz IP, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Gerald Henry Riopelle, Todd Nystrom
  • Publication number: 20190236209
    Abstract: A method and system of using Artificial Intelligence to automatically create and generate an interactive play-along song from a selected audio file/song imported from either a music streaming service, a personal music library and the like, that can later be played on an interactive music engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Todd Nystrom
  • Publication number: 20180025710
    Abstract: A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaming in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Gary BENCAR, Gerald Henry RIOPELLE, Todd NYSTROM
  • Patent number: 9646588
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and presenting sensory stimulating content in a cyber reality environment. One aspect of the disclosure allows a composer to associate audio content with one or more virtual triggers, and to define behavior characteristics which control the functioning of each virtual trigger. Another aspect of the disclosure provides a variety of user interfaces through which a performer can cause content to be presented to an audience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: BEAMZ INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Gerald Henry Riopelle, Todd Nystrom
  • Patent number: 9542919
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and presenting sensory stimulating content in a cyber reality environment. One aspect of the disclosure allows a composer to associate audio content with one or more virtual triggers, and to define behavior characteristics which control the functioning of each virtual trigger. Another aspect of the disclosure provides a variety of user interfaces through which a performer can cause content to be presented to an audience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: BEAMZ INTERACTIVE, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Gerald Henry Riopelle, Todd Nystrom
  • Publication number: 20150040742
    Abstract: Method and apparatus of a device for playback of a multilayered media file is provided. The method comprises receiving one or more attributes of a musical program of a multilayered media file comprising a plurality of musical programs. The method also comprises receiving a command related to the musical program of the multilayered media file. The method also comprises outputting the multilayered media file based on the attributes and the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Beamz Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Bardia Dejban, Shannon Dejban, Gary Bencar, Dave Sandler, Charles Mollo
  • Publication number: 20150042448
    Abstract: Method and apparatus of operating an electronic device for playback of a multilayered media file are provided. The method includes receiving device data from a triggering device via a wireless protocol, the device data related to a plurality of triggers of the triggering device, each of the triggers is associated with a distinct layer of a plurality of layers of the multilayered media file. The method further includes controlling playback of the plurality of layers of media associated with the multilayered media file based on the device data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Beamz Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Bardia Dejban, Shannon Dejban, Gary Bencar, Dave Sandler, Charles Mollo
  • Publication number: 20150046808
    Abstract: Method and apparatus of a touchscreen device for playback of a multilayered media file are provided. The method includes displaying a plurality of triggers, each of the triggers is associated with a distinct layer of a plurality of layers of the multilayered media file. The method further includes receiving a touch gesture related to a touch on the touchscreen. The method further includes controlling playback of one or more layers of a plurality of layers of media associated with the multilayered media file based on the touch gesture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Beamz Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Bardia Dejban, Shannon Dejban, Gary Bencar, Dave Sandler, Charles Mollo
  • Patent number: 8835739
    Abstract: A software application configured to enable a single controller trigger to send arbitrarily complex sequences of keystroke and/or MIDI control messages to a multi-media device. Examples of multi-media devices include DJ players, video game systems, music, entertainment, and lighting control applications. Each trigger of the controller can be uniquely programmed to generate a complex sequence of keystrokes and/or MIDI control messages, allowing more complex and higher performance control of the multi-media device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Beamz Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Rick Aaron Bidlack
  • Publication number: 20120266741
    Abstract: A software application configured to enable a single controller trigger to send arbitrarily complex sequences of keystroke and/or MIDI control messages to a multi-media device. Examples of multi-media devices include DJ players, video game systems, music, entertainment, and lighting control applications. Each trigger of the controller can be uniquely programmed to generate a complex sequence of keystrokes and/or MIDI control messages, allowing more complex and higher performance control of the multi-media device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Beamz Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Bencar, Rick Aaron Bidlack
  • Patent number: 8178773
    Abstract: A System and method for the creation and performance of enriched musical composition. One aspect of the invention allows a composer to associate content with one or more triggers, and to define behavior characteristics that control the functioning of each trigger. Another aspect of the invention provides a variety of user interfaces through which a performer can cause content to be presented to an audience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Beamz Interaction, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Henry Riopelle, Gary Bencar
  • Publication number: 20100107855
    Abstract: A System and method for the creation and performance of enriched musical composition. One aspect of the invention allows a composer to associate content with one or more triggers, and to define behavior characteristics that control the functioning of each trigger. Another aspect of the invention provides a variety of user interfaces through which a performer can cause content to be presented to an audience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Gerald Henry Riopelle, Gary Bencar