Patents by Inventor Gaurav Gandhi

Gaurav Gandhi 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: 11956487
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for activating a personalized user profile on a device based on the detection of an outlying user input. A media guidance application detects a user input that is inconsistent with an active user profile. In response, the media guidance application identifies a candidate user that both shares a location with the device and has a user profile consistent with the user input. The media guidance application activates the user profile of the candidate user as a temporary active user profile on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Madhusudhan Srinivasan, Gaurav Gandhi, Siddhartha Pande
  • Patent number: 11749079
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically performing an action based on video content. One example method includes receiving, at a first computing device, a video and determining, with a content determination engine, content of the video. An action to perform at the first computing device and/or at a second computing device is generated, based on the content of the video. If the action is to be performed at the second computing device, the action is transmitted to the second computing device. The action is performed at the respective first and/or second computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Manikiruban Jaganathan, Abishek K P, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20230247173
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing interference between content play and video recording among multiple devices located proximate to each other. Microphones of devices recording video are muted, or content play is interrupted, according to the actions of a majority of nearby devices. For example, if most devices are recording video, content play may be interrupted to prevent the video from unintentionally recording unwanted sounds from play of the content. Conversely, if most devices are not recording video, only those devices which are may have their microphones muted. Actions to reduce interference may be taken according to the current behavior of a majority of proximate devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Dandappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 11641444
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing interference between content play and video recording among multiple devices located proximate to each other. Microphones of devices recording video are muted, or content play is interrupted, according to the actions of a majority of nearby devices. For example, if most devices are recording video, content play may be interrupted to prevent the video from unintentionally recording unwanted sounds from play of the content. Conversely, if most devices are not recording video, only those devices which are may have their microphones muted. Actions to reduce interference may be taken according to the current behavior of a majority of proximate devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Dandappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20220189269
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically performing an action based on video content. One example method includes receiving, at a first computing device, a video and determining, with a content determination engine, content of the video. An action to perform at the first computing device and/or at a second computing device is generated, based on the content of the video. If the action is to be performed at the second computing device, the action is transmitted to the second computing device. The action is performed at the respective first and/or second computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Manikiruban Jaganathan, Abishek K P, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20220159050
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining portions of media assets for cooperative reception by multiple devices. The disclosed techniques herein include identifying cooperating devices that are able to communicate with a selected device for relaying portions of a media asset. For example, a group of people each travelling together in a vehicle may wish to view a media asset by cooperatively using their network resources of their smartphones to relay portions of the media asset for viewing. Network service data for each of the plurality of cooperating devices is then received. Based on the network service data, a determination is made for each cooperating device regarding reception of a respective portion of the media asset to each cooperating device. Instructions to receive and relay the respective portions of the media asset are transmitted to each cooperating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 11271982
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining portions of media assets for cooperative reception by multiple devices. The disclosed techniques herein include identifying cooperating devices that are able to communicate with a selected device for relaying portions of a media asset. For example, a group of people each travelling together in a vehicle may wish to view a media asset by cooperatively using their network resources of their smartphones to relay portions of the media asset for viewing. Network service data for each of the plurality of cooperating devices is then received. Based on the network service data, a determination is made for each cooperating device regarding reception of a respective portion of the media asset to each cooperating device. Instructions to receive and relay the respective portions of the media asset are transmitted to each cooperating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20220053161
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing interference between content play and video recording among multiple devices located proximate to each other. Microphones of devices recording video are muted, or content play is interrupted, according to the actions of a majority of nearby devices. For example, if most devices are recording video, content play may be interrupted to prevent the video from unintentionally recording unwanted sounds from play of the content. Conversely, if most devices are not recording video, only those devices which are may have their microphones muted. Actions to reduce interference may be taken according to the current behavior of a majority of proximate devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Dandappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20220038760
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for activating a personalized user profile on a device based on the detection of an outlying user input. A media guidance application detects a user input that is inconsistent with an active user profile. In response, the media guidance application identifies a candidate user that both shares a location with the device and has a user profile consistent with the user input. The media guidance application activates the user profile of the candidate user as a temporary active user profile on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Madhusudhan Srinivasan, Gaurav Gandhi, Siddhartha Pande
  • Publication number: 20210383422
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure includes systems for and methods of managing local and remote data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Harijan, Alok Kumar
  • Patent number: 11190727
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing interference between content play and video recording among multiple devices located proximate to each other. Microphones of devices recording video are muted, or content play is interrupted, according to the actions of a majority of nearby devices. For example, if most devices are recording video, content play may be interrupted to prevent the video from unintentionally recording unwanted sounds from play of the content. Conversely, if most devices are not recording video, only those devices which are may have their microphones muted. Actions to reduce interference may be taken according to the current behavior of a majority of proximate devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Dandappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 11138625
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure includes systems for and methods of managing local and remote data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Harijan, Alok Kumar
  • Patent number: 11122312
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for activating a personalized user profile on a device based on the detection of an outlying user input. A media guidance application detects a user input that is inconsistent with an active user profile. In response, the media guidance application identifies a candidate user that both shares a location with the device and has a user profile consistent with the user input. The media guidance application activates the user profile of the candidate user as a temporary active user profile on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Madhusudhan Srinivasan, Gaurav Gandhi, Siddhartha Pande
  • Publication number: 20210272150
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure includes systems for and methods of managing local and remote data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Harijan, Alok Kumar
  • Publication number: 20210152863
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for activating a personalized user profile on a device based on the detection of an outlying user input. A media guidance application detects a user input that is inconsistent with an active user profile. In response, the media guidance application identifies a candidate user that both shares a location with the device and has a user profile consistent with the user input. The media guidance application activates the user profile of the candidate user as a temporary active user profile on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Madhusudhan Srinivasan, Gaurav Gandhi, Siddhartha Pande
  • Publication number: 20210037206
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing interference between content play and video recording among multiple devices located proximate to each other. Microphones of devices recording video are muted, or content play is interrupted, according to the actions of a majority of nearby devices. For example, if most devices are recording video, content play may be interrupted to prevent the video from unintentionally recording unwanted sounds from play of the content. Conversely, if most devices are not recording video, only those devices which are may have their microphones muted. Actions to reduce interference may be taken according to the current behavior of a majority of proximate devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Dandappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20210014290
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining portions of media assets for cooperative reception by multiple devices. The disclosed techniques herein include identifying cooperating devices that are able to communicate with a selected device for relaying portions of a media asset. For example, a group of people each travelling together in a vehicle may wish to view a media asset by cooperatively using their network resources of their smartphones to relay portions of the media asset for viewing. Network service data for each of the plurality of cooperating devices is then received. Based on the network service data, a determination is made for each cooperating device regarding reception of a respective portion of the media asset to each cooperating device. Instructions to receive and relay the respective portions of the media asset are transmitted to each cooperating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 10863219
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for activating a personalized user profile on a device based on the detection of an outlying user input. A media guidance application detects a user input that is inconsistent with an active user profile. In response, the media guidance application identifies a candidate user that both shares a location with the device and has a user profile consistent with the user input. The media guidance application activates the user profile of the candidate user as a temporary active user profile on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Madhusudhan Srinivasan, Gaurav Gandhi, Siddhartha Pande
  • Publication number: 20200314471
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for activating a personalized user profile on a device based on the detection of an outlying user input. A media guidance application detects a user input that is inconsistent with an active user profile. In response, the media guidance application identifies a candidate user that both shares a location with the device and has a user profile consistent with the user input. The media guidance application activates the user profile of the candidate user as a temporary active user profile on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Madhusudhan Srinivasan, Gaurav Gandhi, Siddhartha Pande
  • Patent number: 10728493
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing interference between content play and video recording among multiple devices located proximate to each other. Microphones of devices recording video are muted, or content play is interrupted, according to the actions of a majority of nearby devices. For example, if most devices are recording video, content play may be interrupted to prevent the video from unintentionally recording unwanted sounds from play of the content. Conversely, if most devices are not recording video, only those devices which are may have their microphones muted. Actions to reduce interference may be taken according to the current behavior of a majority of proximate devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc
    Inventors: Gaurav Gandhi, Kuppappa Dandappa Harijan, Siddhartha Pande, Deviprasad Punja, Madhusudhan Srinivasan