Patents by Inventor Joel Angiolillo

Joel Angiolillo 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: 9038104
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system and method for providing a program guide for past programming comprising receiving a user command to retrieve program data, retrieving the program data from a data source, and outputting, to a display device, the program data in response to receiving the user command. The program data may comprise information relating to previously-aired programming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Angel Cordero, Xi Zhang
  • Patent number: 8958854
    Abstract: A user can manage battery consumption of a mobile device using a mobile device battery management program which provides improved battery management functions, such as a dynamic battery use estimator, a battery threshold manager, and a profile based battery manager. Using the dynamic battery use estimator, the user can input different configuration settings of the mobile device and get estimates of the projected remaining battery life for the inputted configuration settings before applying any change to the operational configuration setting. The battery threshold manager allows the user to select a trigger and set its associated condition for turning off at least one application, service, or component of the mobile device when the condition is reached. Using the profile based battery manager, the user can select one of multiple profiles and set the mobile device to operate in an operational configuration setting corresponding to the selected profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Cellco Partnership
    Inventors: Dorothy Beau Morley, Yuk Li, Damodar Bhandarkar, Joel Angiolillo
  • Publication number: 20140259070
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system and method for providing a program guide for past programming comprising receiving a user command to retrieve program data, retrieving the program data from a data source, and outputting, to a display device, the program data in response to receiving the user command. The program data may comprise information relating to previously-aired programming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Angel Cordero, Xi Zhang
  • Patent number: 8806527
    Abstract: A system for providing communications between a remote control and an advertising source is provided. The system includes a television system configured to receive content and to provide a content indicator representing received content. A remote control is also included in the system, the remote control having a local communications unit and a remote communications unit. The local communications unit is configured to communicate with the television system so as to receive from the television system the content indicator. The remote communications unit is configured to send a content indication signal to an advertising source in a manner independent of the television system, the content indication signal being related to the content indicator. The system is further configured to receive advertising from the advertising source based on the content indication signal and to output the advertising at the remote control. Also provided are corresponding apparatuses, methods, and computer program products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Vittorio Bucchieri, Joel Angiolillo
  • Patent number: 8739213
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system and method for providing a program guide for past programming comprising receiving a user command to retrieve program data, retrieving the program data from a data source, and outputting, to a display device, the program data in response to receiving the user command. The program data may comprise information relating to previously-aired programming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Angel Cordero, Xi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120060191
    Abstract: A subscriber to a video service generally has available to them an on-screen program guide. The program guide lists programming (e.g., TV shows) that are available to the subscriber for a certain upcoming time period. The programming guide may sort the listings by channel and time, areas of interest, age appropriateness and/or MPAA or TV rating, free or additional cost, etc. In an embodiment, the programming guide includes an ability to make a selection to see which TV shows are recommended by reviewers. Such reviewers may be individuals or panels or institutions to which some credibility may be attached—a trusted source. After selecting a reviewer, the subscriber is made aware of the programs recommended by the selected reviewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
  • Patent number: 8069461
    Abstract: A subscriber to a video service generally has available to them an on-screen program guide. The program guide lists programming (e.g., TV shows) that are available to the subscriber for a certain upcoming time period. The programming guide may sort the listings by channel and time, areas of interest, age appropriateness and/or MPAA or TV rating, free or additional cost, etc. In an embodiment, the programming guide includes an ability to make a selection to see which TV shows are recommended by reviewers. Such reviewers may be individuals or panels or institutions to which some credibility may be attached—a trusted source. After selecting a reviewer, the subscriber is made aware of the programs recommended by the selected reviewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
  • Publication number: 20100064320
    Abstract: A subscriber to a digital cable or satellite TV service generally has available to them an on-screen program guide. The program guide lists programming (e.g., TV shows) that are available to the subscriber for a certain upcoming time period, typically two weeks. The programming guide may sort the listings by channel and time, areas of interest, age appropriateness and/or MPAA or TV rating, free or additional cost, etc. In the embodiments of the present invention, the programming guide includes an ability to make a selection to see which TV shows are currently (or typically) most watched. In one embodiment, this information is presented as a simple “top 10” list by displaying the actual number of television sets having a set top box with an integrated internet protocol (IP) channel that are tuned to that program. In other embodiments, other web-based services (e.g., Nielsen Ratings) are accessed to determine the popularity of television shows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
  • Publication number: 20090019470
    Abstract: A system for providing communications between a remote control and an advertising source is provided. The system includes a television system configured to receive content and to provide a content indicator representing received content. A remote control is also included in the system, the remote control having a local communications unit and a remote communications unit. The local communications unit is configured to communicate with the television system so as to receive from the television system the content indicator. The remote communications unit is configured to send a content indication signal to an advertising source in a manner independent of the television system, the content indication signal being related to the content indicator. The system is further configured to receive advertising from the advertising source based on the content indication signal and to output the advertising at the remote control. Also provided are corresponding apparatuses, methods, and computer program products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Vittorio Bucchieri, Joel Angiolillo
  • Publication number: 20090007179
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system and method for providing a program guide for past programming comprising receiving a user command to retrieve program data, retrieving the program data from a data source, and outputting, to a display device, the program data in response to receiving the user command. The program data may comprise information relating to previously-aired programming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicants: VERIZON LABORATORIES, INC., VERIZON SERIVICES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Angel Cordero, Xi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20080244654
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system and method for providing a directory of advertisements comprising receiving a menu command, outputting a user menu at a display device in response to receiving the menu command, receiving one or more entries based on interactions with the user menu to select an advertisement and corresponding advertisement data, retrieving the advertisement and corresponding advertisement data in response to receiving on one or more entries, and outputting, at the display device, at least one of the retrieved advertisement and the retrieved corresponding advertisement data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Angiolillo
  • Publication number: 20080244643
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method and system for alphanumeric channel-changing comprising receiving one or more entries corresponding to a name of a channel, matching the name of the channel against channel data stored in at least one database to form a match, and providing the channel corresponding to the one or more entries based on the match.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Virzi, Joel Angiolillo
  • Publication number: 20070250861
    Abstract: A subscriber to a video service generally has available to them an on-screen program guide. The program guide lists programming (e.g., TV shows) that are available to the subscriber for a certain upcoming time period. The programming guide may sort the listings by channel and time, areas of interest, age appropriateness and/or MPAA or TV rating, free or additional cost, etc. In an embodiment, the programming guide includes an ability to make a selection to see which TV shows are recommended by reviewers. Such reviewers may be individuals or panels or institutions to which some credibility may be attached—a trusted source. After selecting a reviewer, the subscriber is made aware of the programs recommended by the selected reviewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: VERIZON SERVICES CORP.
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
  • Publication number: 20070199018
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced television services such as an interactive audio programming guide for a television. Users may use an input device, such as a remote control, to select display objects displayed on an output device, such as a television, as part of an interactive programming guide. An IPG module on a network terminal, such as a set top box, may determine whether the display object requires an audio representation. If an audio representation is required, the set top box may transmit an audio representation of the display object to the television to be played for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Christina Fyock, James Paschetto, Xi Zhang, Vincent Phuah
  • Publication number: 20070199025
    Abstract: An enhanced television service provides a shared folder over a television network, such as a fiber optic network. Users, the service provider, or trusted sources, share use of a program folder via television. A user recommends content, such as a program listing, to other geographically dispersed subscribers, by sending the content to the subscribers' shared folder. Users may create a personal content guide for use instead of a standard program guide that contains identical listings for all subscribers. The shared folder may consist of programs from a variety of channels as well as other content and may be populated by trusted sources in remote locations. Users may search for content that matches search criteria and may delete or edit listings from the shared folder. The contents of the folder may not only include program listings, but also other content such as movies, television shows, web sites, photos, home videos, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Xi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20070199019
    Abstract: Preferred systems and methods provide a personal channel for broadcasting personal content to televisions over a network, such as a fiber optic access network. A service provider assigns a personal channel identifier to a broadcaster. This identifier allows viewers to tune to the personal channel. The broadcaster sends personal content to the service provider together with a list of authorized viewers for that personal content. The service provider stores the personal content and makes it available as specified by the subscriber for viewing. When requested, the service provider sends the personal content to the specified set top boxes on the assigned personal channel identifier. By tuning the set top box to the broadcaster's channel, viewers may view the personal content on television as though it were broadcast from any network television station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Xi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20070198738
    Abstract: An enhanced television system which enables users to communicate using a television, both via messaging and telephone. Users or the system may create a buddy list. Users may send and receive program information to and from each other, and change programs based on received information. The system may maintain information regarding a user's presence on the system, availability for messaging, and television viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Piotr Boni