Patents by Inventor Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset

Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset 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: 20220086520
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Patent number: 11218763
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Publication number: 20200351536
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Patent number: 10764624
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Publication number: 20180332330
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Patent number: 10063903
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Publication number: 20160309211
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Patent number: 9326016
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Publication number: 20110106910
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset
  • Publication number: 20090019492
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mirroring and transcoding media content are provided. In some embodiments, media content stored on a user equipment device is mirrored on a remote server, and the mirrored copy is transcoded and provided to other user devices in a media content format that is appropriate for the user devices. By so doing, the present invention not only provides a convenient and easy way for users to backup media content and access the media content from virtually any device, but also reduces the complexity and costs associated with maintaining reliable and consistent access to media content across various user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Benjamin Grasset