Patents by Inventor Mehrdad Memarnegad

Mehrdad Memarnegad 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).

  • Publication number: 20110019103
    Abstract: An antenna unit for a TV. The antenna unit, which can be roof-mounted, includes a tuner and a demodulator so that it outputs a baseband signal containing IP packets representing a TV signal, requiring only a twisted pair Ethernet-type connection between the antenna unit and TV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Shintani, David Mackenzie, Mehrdad Memarnegad
  • Publication number: 20100229194
    Abstract: A system and method for customizing a user interface. The method includes receiving an input signal from a remote control device. The input signal may include an input command and identification information operable to be used for identifying the remote control device. A determination is made as to whether the remote control device has sufficient rights for execution of the input command by a content access system. In response to a determination of sufficient rights, a profile associated with the remote control is accessed. A customized user interface is then presented according to the profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Blanchard, Mehrdad Memarnegad, Peter Shintani