Patents by Inventor Mark Fortner
Mark Fortner 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: 11410205Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device and providing, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises static content and interactive content, an integration module configured to display the requested media content in the media player, and reveal the advertising content in an area extending from a boundary of a playback window of the media player, wherein revealing the advertising content includes moving web page content to accommodate the advertising content. The method includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jaime Hintz, Mark Fortner, Adam Solomon, Colin McNamara, Mark Theophilis
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Publication number: 20210217065Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device and providing, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises static content and interactive content, an integration module configured to display the requested media content in the media player, and reveal the advertising content in an area extending from a boundary of a playback window of the media player, wherein revealing the advertising content includes moving web page content to accommodate the advertising content. The method includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Jaime HINTZ, Mark FORTNER, Adam SOLOMON, Colin McNAMARA, Mark THEOPHILIS
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Patent number: 11017442Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device and providing, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises static content and interactive content, an integration module configured to display the requested media content in the media player, and reveal the advertising content in an area extending from a boundary of a playback window of the media player, wherein revealing the advertising content includes moving web page content to accommodate the advertising content. The method includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jaime Hintz, Mark Fortner, Adam Solomon, Colin McNamara, Mark Theophilis
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Publication number: 20200226644Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device and providing, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises static content and interactive content, an integration module configured to display the requested media content in the media player, and reveal the advertising content in an area extending from a boundary of a playback window of the media player, wherein revealing the advertising content includes moving web page content to accommodate the advertising content. The method includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Jaime Hintz, Mark Fortner, Adam Solomon, Colin McNamara, Mark Theophilis
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Patent number: 10650418Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device and providing, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises static content and interactive content, an integration module configured to display the requested media content in the media player, and reveal the advertising content in an area extending from a boundary of a playback window of the media player, wherein revealing the advertising content includes moving web page content to accommodate the advertising content. The method includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jamie Hintz, Mark Fortner, Adam Solomon, Colin McNamara, Mark Theophilis
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Patent number: 10460358Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Viacom International Inc.Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
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Publication number: 20170132672Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Walter GEER, III, Ellen TO, Suzanne McDONNELL, Adam SOLOMON, Mark FORTNER, Jason WITT
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Patent number: 9595040Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner
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Patent number: 8571935Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content is presented before the requested media content. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Viacom International Inc.Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
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Patent number: 8571936Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and non-linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content and media content are presented concurrently. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Viacom International Inc.Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
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Publication number: 20120239510Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Viacom International, Inc.Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
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Publication number: 20120158524Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device and providing, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises static content and interactive content, an integration module configured to display the requested media content in the media player, and reveal the advertising content in an area extending from a boundary of a playback window of the media player, wherein revealing the advertising content includes moving web page content to accommodate the advertising content. The method includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Viacom International Inc.Inventors: Jaime Hintz, Mark Fortner, Adam Solomon, Colin McNamara, Mark Theophilis
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Publication number: 20110112914Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content is presented before the requested media content. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Viacom International, Inc.Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
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Publication number: 20110112915Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and non-linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content and media content are presented concurrently. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Viacom International, Inc.Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt