Patents by Inventor John R. Mauney
John R. Mauney 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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Publication number: 20150067732Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a computing device from a server, video content and an address indicating a location of interactive content. The method also includes generating a display of an on-screen image indicating availability of the interactive content, the on-screen image at least partially overlaying a display of the video content. The method further includes discontinuing the display of the on-screen image responsive to a command from the server.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 8966542Abstract: A method includes receiving an indicator from a service provider via a network. The indicator is received with first media content and includes data to cause a selectable image to be displayed with the first media content. The selectable image indicates an availability of second media content that is different than the first media content. The method includes, in response to receipt of the indicator, displaying the selectable image with the first media content at a display device. The method further includes, in response to receiving a removal message before receiving an input indicating a selection of the selectable image, removing the selectable image from display at the display device.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 8914839Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Publication number: 20140331255Abstract: A method includes receiving video content and interactive callback data. The interactive callback data includes an interactive callback address that indicates a location of interactive content. The interactive callback data is associated with an on-screen image that is displayable with at least a portion of the video content, where the on-screen image indicates availability of the interactive content. The method also includes receiving a command to discontinue display of the on-screen image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 8819758Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2003Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Publication number: 20130283320Abstract: A method includes receiving an indicator from a service provider via a network. The indicator is received with first media content and includes data to cause a selectable image to be displayed with the first media content. The selectable image indicates an availability of second media content that is different than the first media content. The method includes, in response to receipt of the indicator, displaying the selectable image with the first media content at a display device. The method further includes, in response to receiving a removal message before receiving an input indicating a selection of the selectable image, removing the selectable image from display at the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 8490145Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 6826775Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Publication number: 20030159142Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, John R. Mauney
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Publication number: 20030121051Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2003Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 6567982Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1998Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 6502242Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1998Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 5892508Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1998Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: BellSouth CorporationInventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney
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Patent number: 5818438Abstract: A system and method are described for providing interactive television services and for switching between television programs, such as to an interactive program session from another program. An interactive server, capable of providing requested interactive video services to a set of subscribers in a given geographic area, is coupled to a network to which subscriber set top boxes are also coupled. Television programming, which may be furnished by any number of sources, is accompanied by a signal that indicates the availability of other programming, such as interactive television service related to the program being viewed, as well as information to be used in requesting such service. The user, when notified by this signal, may input to the set top box a request for a second program, such as an interactive program or application. The identity of the original program channel is stored, and a session with the video service provider is established over the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1995Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: BellSouth CorporationInventors: Wayne R. Howe, Fred Thomas Danner, III, John R. Mauney