Patents by Inventor Jordan Kanarek
Jordan Kanarek 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: 11451857Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Publication number: 20210352356Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Patent number: 11057665Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Publication number: 20200213659Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Patent number: 10506277Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request, a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Publication number: 20180184153Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request, a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamon A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Patent number: 9860583Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Publication number: 20160323629Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Patent number: 9374621Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rottler, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Patent number: 9084029Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Joel S. Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
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Publication number: 20140245357Abstract: A method and system to navigate viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a presentation module to present main content on a display screen, a communications module to receive a first request associated with a first directional key on a remote control device, a navigation mode detector to determine a navigation mode associated with the first request; a margin menu module to activate a margin menu associated with the determined navigation mode. The margin menu may be presented along one of the margins of a display screen, while permitting viewing of the main content.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Matthew Huntington, David A. Merkoski, Celine Pering, Jordan Kanarek, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner, Benjamin A. Rother, Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, Jared Marr
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Publication number: 20140201791Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: VERIZON SERVICES CORP.Inventors: Joel S. Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
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Patent number: 8677415Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Verizon Services Corp.Inventors: Joel Stephen Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
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Patent number: 8429692Abstract: A system to search to search viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a communications module to receive a request associated with one or more directional keys on a control device, a search term detector to determine a search term associated with the request, a search module to locate a content item associated with the search term; and a presentation module to present the content item associated with the search term.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, David A. Merkoski, Jared Marr, Benjamin A. Rottler, Jordan Kanarek, Matthew Huntington, Celine Pering, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner
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Publication number: 20120060191Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
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Patent number: 8069461Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Verizon Services Corp.Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
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Publication number: 20110023068Abstract: A system to search to search viewable content in the context of television entertainment is provided. In one example embodiment, the system comprises a communications module to receive a request associated with one or more directional keys on a control device, a search term detector to determine a search term associated with the request, a search module to locate a content item associated with the search term; and a presentation module to present the content item associated with the search term.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Andrew Zeldis, Gina Terada, David A. Merkoski, Jared Marr, Benjamin A. Rottler, Jordan Kanarek, Matthew Huntington, Celine Pering, David Scott Nazarian, Joshua Wagner
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Publication number: 20100064320Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Verizon Services Corp.Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek
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Publication number: 20070250861Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: VERIZON SERVICES CORP.Inventors: Joel Angiolillo, Jordan Kanarek