Patents by Inventor Marc Stoksik
Marc Stoksik 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: 11695996Abstract: A machine detects a set of first control operations and, in response, causes a display screen to present a graphical interface in which a central window suggests first content by presenting a first preview and a first identifier superimposed on the first preview. The machine then detects a second control operation that indicates dismissal of the first content. In response to the second control operation, the machine causes the display screen to present a transition to an interest-improved version of the graphical interface. The transition includes sliding the first preview, the first identifier, a second preview, and a second identifier together in a shared direction and at a shared speed within the central window. The second preview and the second identifier correspond to second content. In the interest-improved version of the graphical interface, the central window suggests the second content by presenting the second preview and the second identifier.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Crx K. Chai, Robert Chen, Alex Fishman, Marc Stoksik, Colin Shengcai Zhao, David Daniel Kempe, Venkata Ratnam Vadhri
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Publication number: 20220321971Abstract: A machine detects a set of first control operations and, in response, causes a display screen to present a graphical interface in which a central window suggests first content by presenting a first preview and a first identifier superimposed on the first preview. The machine then detects a second control operation that indicates dismissal of the first content. In response to the second control operation, the machine causes the display screen to present a transition to an interest-improved version of the graphical interface. The transition includes sliding the first preview, the first identifier, a second preview, and a second identifier together in a shared direction and at a shared speed within the central window. The second preview and the second identifier correspond to second content. In the interest-improved version of the graphical interface, the central window suggests the second content by presenting the second preview and the second identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Crx K. Chai, Robert Chen, Alex Fishman, Marc Stoksik, Colin Shengcai Zhao, David Daniel Kempe, Venkata Ratnam Vadhri
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Patent number: 11297393Abstract: A machine detects a set of first control operations and, in response, causes a display screen to present a graphical interface in which a central window suggests first content by presenting a first preview and a first identifier superimposed on the first preview. The machine then detects a second control operation that indicates dismissal of the first content. In response to the second control operation, the machine causes the display screen to present a transition to an interest-improved version of the graphical interface. The transition includes sliding the first preview, the first identifier, a second preview, and a second identifier together in a shared direction and at a shared speed within the central window. The second preview and the second identifier correspond to second content. In the interest-improved version of the graphical interface, the central window suggests the second content by presenting the second preview and the second identifier.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Crx K. Chai, Robert Chen, Alex Fishman, Marc Stoksik, Colin Shengcai Zhao, David Daniel Kempe, Venkata Ratnam Vadhri
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Publication number: 20220060790Abstract: Example embodiments provide a system and method for dynamically triggering display of recommendations during an end-of-show period. A digital receiver identifies an end-of-show period for a piece of digital content. The end-of-show period indicates a portion at an end of the piece of digital content during which display of recommendations can be triggered. The digital receiver monitors for a motion indication signal from a remote control device. In response to both playback of the piece of digital content being within the end-of-show period and a determination that the motion indication signal is received, the digital receiver causes immediate display of one or more recommendations of further digital content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Marc Stoksik, Danielle Maslow Zimmerman, David Daniel Kempe
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Patent number: 11190845Abstract: Example embodiments provide a system and method for dynamically triggering display of recommendations during an end-of-show period. A digital receiver identifies an end-of-show period for a piece of digital content. The end-of-show period indicates a portion at an end of the piece of digital content during which display of recommendations can be triggered. The digital receiver monitors for a motion indication signal from a remote control device. In response to both playback of the piece of digital content being within the end-of-show period and a determination that the motion indication signal is received, the digital receiver causes immediate display of one or more recommendations of further digital content.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Marc Stoksik, Danielle Maslow Zimmerman, David Daniel Kempe
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Publication number: 20210326013Abstract: A machine performs menu modification based on information that indicates how a controller device was manipulated by a user. The machine causes a media device to display a portion of a menu. The machine accesses controller manipulation data generated by a controller device in fully or partially controlling the media device, such as controller manipulation data that indicates a sequence of physical manipulations experienced by the controller device being operated by a user to select menu items. Based on the sequence of physical manipulations, the machine selects a profile identifier from a set of profile identifiers. Based on the profile identifier, the machine selects a first subset of the menu. The first subset indicates menu items to be hidden, unlike a second subset of the menu. The machine causes the media device to modify the menu by omitting the first subset while continuing to display the second subset.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Paul Streit, Marc Stoksik
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Patent number: 11042262Abstract: A machine performs menu modification based on information that indicates how a controller device was manipulated by a user. The machine causes a media device to display a portion of a menu. The machine accesses controller manipulation data generated by a controller device in fully or partially controlling the media device, such as controller manipulation data that indicates a sequence of physical manipulations experienced by the controller device being operated by a user to select menu items. Based on the sequence of physical manipulations, the machine selects a profile identifier from a set of profile identifiers. Based on the profile identifier, the machine selects a first subset of the menu. The first subset indicates menu items to be hidden, unlike a second subset of the menu. The machine causes the media device to modify the menu by omitting the first subset while continuing to display the second subset.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Paul Streit, Marc Stoksik
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Publication number: 20210084379Abstract: A machine detects a set of first control operations and, in response, causes a display screen to present a graphical interface in which a central window suggests first content by presenting a first preview and a first identifier superimposed on the first preview. The machine then detects a second control operation that indicates dismissal of the first content. In response to the second control operation, the machine causes the display screen to present a transition to an interest-improved version of the graphical interface. The transition includes sliding the first preview, the first identifier, a second preview, and a second identifier together in a shared direction and at a shared speed within the central window. The second preview and the second identifier correspond to second content. In the interest-improved version of the graphical interface, the central window suggests the second content by presenting the second preview and the second identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Crx K. Chai, Robert Chen, Alex Fishman, Marc Stoksik, Colin Shengcai Zhao, David Daniel Kempe, Venkata Ratnam Vadhri
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Patent number: 10848832Abstract: A machine detects a set of first control operations and, in response, causes a display screen to present a graphical interface in which a central window suggests first content by presenting a first preview and a first identifier superimposed on the first preview. The machine then detects a second control operation that indicates dismissal of the first content. In response to the second control operation, the machine causes the display screen to present a transition to an interest-improved version of the graphical interface. The transition includes sliding the first preview, the first identifier, a second preview, and a second identifier together in a shared direction and at a shared speed within the central window. The second preview and the second identifier correspond to second content. In the interest-improved version of the graphical interface, the central window suggests the second content by presenting the second preview and the second identifier.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Crx K. Chai, Robert Chen, Alex Fishman, Marc Stoksik, Colin Shengcai Zhao, David Daniel Kempe, Venkata Ratnam Vadhri
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Publication number: 20200228867Abstract: Example embodiments provide a system and method for dynamically triggering display of recommendations during an end-of-show period. A digital receiver identifies an end-of-show period for a piece of digital content. The end-of-show period indicates a portion at an end of the piece of digital content during which display of recommendations can be triggered. The digital receiver monitors for a motion indication signal from a remote control device. In response to both playback of the piece of digital content being within the end-of-show period and a determination that the motion indication signal is received, the digital receiver causes immediate display of one or more recommendations of further digital content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Marc Stoksik, Danielle Maslow Zimmerman, David Daniel Kempe
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Publication number: 20200084515Abstract: A machine detects a set of first control operations and, in response, causes a display screen to present a graphical interface in which a central window suggests first content by presenting a first preview and a first identifier superimposed on the first preview. The machine then detects a second control operation that indicates dismissal of the first content. In response to the second control operation, the machine causes the display screen to present a transition to an interest-improved version of the graphical interface. The transition includes sliding the first preview, the first identifier, a second preview, and a second identifier together in a shared direction and at a shared speed within the central window. The second preview and the second identifier correspond to second content. In the interest-improved version of the graphical interface, the central window suggests the second content by presenting the second preview and the second identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Crx K. Chai, Robert Chen, Alex Fishman, Marc Stoksik, Colin Shengcai Zhao, David Daniel Kempe, Venkata Ratnam Vadhri
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Patent number: 10542319Abstract: Example embodiments provide a system and method for dynamically triggering display of recommendations during an end-of-show period. A digital receiver identifies an end-of-show period for a piece of digital content. The end-of-show period indicates a portion at an end of the piece of digital content during which display of recommendations can be triggered. The digital receiver monitors for a motion indication signal from a remote control device. In response to both playback of the piece of digital content being within the end-of-show period and a determination that the motion indication signal is received, the digital receiver causes immediate display of one or more recommendations of further digital content.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventors: Marc Stoksik, Danielle Maslow Zimmerman, David Daniel Kempe
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Publication number: 20180217719Abstract: A machine performs menu modification based on information that indicates how a controller device was manipulated by a user. The machine causes a media device to display a portion of a menu. The machine accesses controller manipulation data generated by a controller device in fully or partially controlling the media device, such as controller manipulation data that indicates a sequence of physical manipulations experienced by the controller device being operated by a user to select menu items. Based on the sequence of physical manipulations, the machine selects a profile identifier from a set of profile identifiers. Based on the profile identifier, the machine selects a first subset of the menu. The first subset indicates menu items to be hidden, unlike a second subset of the menu. The machine causes the media device to modify the menu by omitting the first subset while continuing to display the second subset.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Paul Streit, Marc Stoksik
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Publication number: 20180220201Abstract: A machine controls a device configured to record media content in accordance with a recording schedule. The machine detects that the device is scheduled to record first media content. The machine accesses a first vector that describes the first media content and in which a first value of a dimension indicates whether a data track exists in the first media content. The machine detects that the device has access to second media content described by a second vector in which a second value of the dimension indicates whether the data track exists in the second media content. The machine may then determine that the first media content is a version of the second media content, based on a comparison of the first and second vectors. The machine may next determine whether the scheduled recording of the first media content is to be performed or canceled by the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Marc Stoksik, Jean-Rene Menand, Charles Stevens
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Publication number: 20180132002Abstract: Example embodiments provide a system and method for dynamically triggering display of recommendations during an end-of-show period. A digital receiver identifies an end-of-show period for a piece of digital content. The end-of-show period indicates a portion at an end of the piece of digital content during which display of recommendations can be triggered. The digital receiver monitors for a motion indication signal from a remote control device. In response to both playback of the piece of digital content being within the end-of-show period and a determination that the motion indication signal is received, the digital receiver causes immediate display of one or more recommendations of further digital content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Marc Stoksik, Danielle Maslow Zimmerman, David Daniel Kempe
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Patent number: D800765Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: OPENTV, INC.Inventor: Marc Stoksik