Patents by Inventor Lee G. Lawrence

Lee G. Lawrence 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).

  • Method and system for manipulating broadcast signals
    Patent number: 6993788
    Abstract: A method and system for manipulating a broadcast signal utilizes a sliding-window time range multicast or a buffered storage queue at the headend. Multiple streams are available to the end user, which each stream originating from a corresponding different playback point in the sliding-window time range or headend buffered storage queue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: MediaOne Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee G. Lawrence, J. Clarke Stevens
  • Interactive television system and remote control unit
    Patent number: 6692358
    Abstract: An interactive television system includes a remote control unit and a set top box. The remote control unit includes an input device and control logic. The control logic processes input signals to transmit television control signals to control television programming. Further, the control logic is configured to execute game software instructions stored on a local medium, and process input signals to play the game. In some embodiments, the set top box interacts with the remote control unit during gaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Mediaone Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee G. Lawrence, J. Clarke Stevens
  • Interactive television system and remote control unit
    Publication number: 20010034269
    Abstract: An interactive television system includes a remote control unit and a set top box. The remote control unit includes an input device and control logic. The control logic processes input signals to transmit television control signals to control television programming. Further, the control logic is configured to execute game software instructions stored on a local medium, and process input signals to play the game. In some embodiments, the set top box interacts with the remote control unit during gaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: Mediaone Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee G. Lawrence, J. Clarke Stevens
  • Interactive television system and remote control unit
    Patent number: 6264559
    Abstract: An interactive television system includes a remote control unit and a set top box. The remote control unit includes an input device and control logic. The control logic processes input signals to transmit television control signals to control television programming. Further, the control logic is configured to execute game software instructions stored on a local medium, and process input signals to play the game. In some embodiments, the set top box interacts with the remote control unit during gaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: MediaOne Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee G. Lawrence, J. Clarke Stevens