Patents by Inventor Kristin A. Dolan

Kristin A. Dolan 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).

  • Systems and methods for real time media consumption feedback
    Patent number: 10638200
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing users with a real time or near-real time indications of media channels or programs that are currently receiving the most usage or consumption within a defined population of users are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives media usage data for currently airing media while the media is being aired and creates an ordered list of media channels or programs for presentation, based at least in part on the media usage data. The method then presents the ordered list of media channels or programs while the media is being aired. In an embodiment, a system further provides the ability to easily select and tune one of the indicated channels or programs in an interactive interface. In an embodiment, the selected media channels or programs are sold on demand or as part of a service upgrade if they are not included in a user's current subscription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick J. Donoghue, Jonathan Greenfield, Wilton J. Hildenbrand, Jr., Kristin A. Dolan, Jean A. Adams, Melissa R. Stuhl
  • Systems and methods for real time media consumption feedback
    Patent number: 9407947
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing users with a real time or near-real time indications of media channels or programs that are currently receiving the most usage or consumption within a defined population of users are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives media usage data for currently airing media while the media is being aired and creates an ordered list of media channels or programs for presentation, based at least in part on the media usage data. The method then presents the ordered list of media channels or programs while the media is being aired. In an embodiment, a system further provides the ability to easily select and tune one of the indicated channels or programs in an interactive interface. In an embodiment, the selected media channels or programs are sold on demand or as part of a service upgrade if they are not included in a user's current subscription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick J. Donoghue, Jonathan Greenfield, Wilton J. Hildenbrand, Jr., Kristin A. Dolan, Jean A. Adams, Melissa R. Stuhl
  • Systems and methods for real time media consumption feedback
    Patent number: 9118432
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing users with a real time or near-real time indications of media channels or programs that are currently receiving the most usage or consumption within a defined population of users are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives media usage data for currently airing media while the media is being aired and creates an ordered list of media channels or programs for presentation, based at least in part on the media usage data. The method then presents the ordered list of media channels or programs while the media is being aired. In an embodiment, a system further provides the ability to easily select and tune one of the indicated channels or programs in an interactive interface. In an embodiment, the selected media channels or programs are sold on demand or as part of a service upgrade if they are not included in a user's current subscription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: CSC HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick J. Donoghue, Jonathan Greenfield, Wilton J. Hildenbrand, Jr., Kristin A. Dolan, Jean A. Adams, Melissa R. Stuhl
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL TIME MEDIA CONSUMPTION FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20120254910
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing users with a real time or near-real time indications of media channels or programs that are currently receiving the most usage or consumption within a defined population of users are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives media usage data for currently airing media while the media is being aired and creates an ordered list of media channels or programs for presentation, based at least in part on the media usage data. The method then presents the ordered list of media channels or programs while the media is being aired. In an embodiment, a system further provides the ability to easily select and tune one of the indicated channels or programs in an interactive interface. In an embodiment, the selected media channels or programs are sold on demand or as part of a service upgrade if they are not included in a user's current subscription.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: CSC HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick J. Donoghue, Jonathan Greenfield, Wilton J. Hildenbrand, JR., Kristin A. Dolan, Jean A. Adams, Melissa R. Stuhl