Patents by Inventor Jeff Long
Jeff Long 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: 10003420Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for a media guidance application that mitigates the frustration that a user experiences in response to encountering poor-quality media content. For example, in response to determining that media content (e.g., a television program) received/retrieved by a user is of low quality, the media guidance application may recommend one or more actions to alleviate the user's frustration. For example, the media guidance application may find a high-quality version of the media content, offer discounts, credits, etc., on the low-quality media content, find an alternative source of the media content, etc. Alternatively or additionally, the media guidance application may recommend related media content (e.g., a different television program) and/or offer discounts, credits, etc., for the related media content.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Long, Peter Boonstra
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Patent number: 9599839Abstract: Eyeglasses with rotationally secured circular lenses, lens rigs, and methods of use are provided herein. A pair of eyeglasses may include a circular first lens and a circular second lens, each having a lens peripheral surface. At least one of said first lens and said second lens has a line of astigmatism with a prescribed rotational position relative to a wearer eye. The glasses also have a frame having a circular first frame opening into which the first lens is mounted and a circular second frame opening into which the second lens is mounted, each frame opening having an inward frame opening peripheral surface. A lens rotational securing means for securing each of the lenses against rotation relative to said frame, such that the line of astigmatism is prevented from moving out of its prescribed rotational position within its frame opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Jeff Long
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Publication number: 20160373194Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for a media guidance application that mitigates the frustration that a user experiences in response to encountering poor-quality media content. For example, in response to determining that media content (e.g., a television program) received/retrieved by a user is of low quality, the media guidance application may recommend one or more actions to alleviate the user's frustration. For example, the media guidance application may find a high-quality version of the media content, offer discounts, credits, etc., on the low-quality media content, find an alternative source of the media content, etc. Alternatively or additionally, the media guidance application may recommend related media content (e.g., a different television program) and/or offer discounts, credits, etc., for the related media content.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2015Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Jeff Long, Peter Boonstra
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Publication number: 20140268006Abstract: Eyeglasses with rotationally secured circular lenses, lens rigs, and methods of use are provided herein. A pair of eyeglasses may include a circular first lens and a circular second lens, each having a lens peripheral surface. At least one of said first lens and said second lens has a line of astigmatism with a prescribed rotational position relative to a wearer eye. The glasses also have a frame having a circular first frame opening into which the first lens is mounted and a circular second frame opening into which the second lens is mounted, each frame opening having an inward frame opening peripheral surface. A lens rotational securing means for securing each of the lenses against rotation relative to said frame, such that the line of astigmatism is prevented from moving out of its prescribed rotational position within its frame opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: 7065418Abstract: A tunneling system includes an encoding module, which is typically located in the production studio, and a decoding module, which is typically located in the entertainment venue. The encoding module is configured to incorporate DMX codes into an Audio Engineering Society (AES) digital audio stream to provide additional scenes, props, special effects, lights, sounds, and music in the entertainment venue. The DMX codes are typically incorporated into the AES digital audio stream so that they are synchronized with the performance recorded on the digital video stream. The encoding module is used to add, embed or record the AES digital audio stream with DMX codes, e.g., lighting data or queues, etc., which control the equipment in the entertainment venue. The recording module is used to make the standard AES/European Broadcasting Union (EBU) audio channels hold codes such as lighting data to enhance the entertainment experience.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Worldstage LLCInventors: Gary Standard, Carl McMillan, Gregg Whitaker, Lou Weiss, Jeff Long, Russ Standard, Lee Standard
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Patent number: 6848219Abstract: The present invention advantageously provides an enhanced event-based theater going experience. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention enables pre-recorded videos of live performances, such as concerts, to be reproduced with great realism and encourages theater attendees to act or feel more as participants and less as passive viewers. The theater optionally comprises a projection screen, a projection room, seating, a dance area, an MC (master of ceremonies) station, changeable scenic designs, special effects equipment, food services and/or a bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Worldstage LLCInventors: Gary Standard, Carl McMillan, Gregg Whitaker, Lou Weiss, Jeff Long, Russ Standard, Lee Standard
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Publication number: 20020154773Abstract: A tunneling system includes an encoding module, which is typically located in the production studio, and a decoding module, which is typically located in the entertainment venue. The encoding module is configured to incorporate DMX codes into an Audio Engineering Society (AES) digital audio stream to provide additional scenes, props, special effects, lights, sounds, and music in the entertainment venue. The DMX codes are typically incorporated into the AES digital audio stream so that they are synchronized with the performance recorded on the digital video stream. The encoding module is used to add, embed or record the AES digital audio stream with DMX codes, e.g., lighting data or queues, etc., which control the equipment in the entertainment venue. The recording module is used to make the standard AES/European Broadcasting Union (EBU) audio channels hold codes such as lighting data to enhance the entertainment experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: Gary Standard, Carl McMillan, Gregg Whitaker, Lou Weiss, Jeff Long, Russ Standard, Lee Standard
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Publication number: 20020135739Abstract: The present invention advantageously provides an enhanced event-based theater going experience. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention enables pre-recorded videos of live performances, such as concerts, to be reproduced with great realism and encourages theater attendees to act or feel more as participants and less as passive viewers. The theater optionally comprises a projection screen, a projection room, seating, a dance area, an MC (master of ceremonies) station, changeable scenic designs, special effects equipment, food services and/or a bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Gary Standard, Carl McMillan, Gregg Whitaker, Lou Weiss, Jeff Long, Russ Standard, Lee Standard
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Patent number: D519432Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D519906Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D520930Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D521437Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D522435Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D522436Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D522437Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D522948Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D524709Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long
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Patent number: D524710Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Long