Patents by Inventor Ken T. Anderson

Ken T. Anderson 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).

  • Remote TV control system
    Patent number: 7721305
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling the operation of a television using a cable broadcasting network is disclosed. The presence of a viewer in front of the television is sensed, presence information is then transmitted to a cable broadcasting service center via the cable broadcasting network, a control signal is sent to the television adapted to receive same, and regular cable programming is suspended. The present invention allows the cable broadcasting company to provided additional services to the cable subscriber to retain and attract additional customers. These additional services may be tailored to the specific needs of the cable subscriber, thus a higher quality cable service is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Comcast MO Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken T. Anderson
  • Remote TV control system
    Patent number: 6889382
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling the operation of a television using a cable broadcasting network is disclosed. The presence of a viewer in front of the television is sensed, presence information is then transmitted to a cable broadcasting service center via the cable broadcasting network, a control signal is sent to the television adapted to receive same, and regular cable programming is suspended. The present invention allows the cable broadcasting company to provided additional services to the cable subscriber to retain and attract additional customers. These additional services may be tailored to the specific needs of the cable subscriber, thus a higher quality cable service is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: MediaOne Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken T. Anderson