Patents by Inventor Michael Alan Bridge

Michael Alan Bridge 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).

  • Television signal receiver capable of receiving emergency alert signals
    Patent number: 7454773
    Abstract: A television signal processing apparatus is capable of receiving emergency alert signals and providing alert outputs to notify individuals of emergency events. According to one exemplary embodiment, the television signal processing apparatus includes a tuner operative to tune a frequency including emergency alert signals indicating an emergency event. A processor is operative to cause the television signal processing apparatus to be switched from an off/standby mode to an on mode responsive to the emergency alert signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Pugel, Clint Alan Ecoff, Michael Alan Bridge