Patents by Inventor Karl G. Kern

Karl G. Kern 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).

  • Interactive electronic libretto/translation HD display interface apparatus and method
    Patent number: 12155905
    Abstract: An addressable apparatus and method for simultaneous presentation of a performance script or other commentary, dialogue, and/or visual information available in the original language or one or more translations which can be selected by the user. Other visual information such as, sponsors, advertisements, and emergency alerts can be transmitted to each display in full color graphics or video. In one embodiment, a touch screen interface can allow point of sale applications pre-show, during intermissions, and/or post-show. Individual addressability allows direct messaging capabilities, seat-naming, anti direct-marketing media opportunities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: The Santa Fe Opera
    Inventors: Gary Ellis, Karl G. Kern, Paul Horpedahl, Adelaide Zhang
  • INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC LIBRETTO/TRANSLATION HD DISPLAY INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240223865
    Abstract: An addressable apparatus and method for simultaneous presentation of a performance script or other commentary, dialogue, and/or visual information available in the original language or one or more translations which can be selected by the user. Other visual information such as, sponsors, advertisements, and emergency alerts can be transmitted to each display in full color graphics or video. In one embodiment, a touch screen interface can allow point of sale applications pre-show, during intermissions, and/or post-show. Individual addressability allows direct messaging capabilities, seat-naming, and direct-marketing media opportunities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Petonic, Gary Ellis, Karl G. Kern, Paul Horpedahl, Adelaide Zhang
  • INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC LIBRETTO/TRANSLATION HD DISPLAY INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220150597
    Abstract: An addressable apparatus and method for simultaneous presentation of a performance script or other commentary, dialogue, and/or visual information available in the original language or one or more translations which can be selected by the user. Other visual information such as, sponsors, advertisements, and emergency alerts can be transmitted to each display in full color graphics or video. In one embodiment, a touch screen interface can allow point of sale applications pre-show, during intermissions, and/or post-show. Individual addressability allows direct messaging capabilities, seat-naming, anti direct-marketing media opportunities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Petonic, Gary Ellis, Karl G. Kern, Paul Horpedahl, Adelaide Zhang