Patents by Inventor Michael Cristofalo
Michael Cristofalo 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: 11962872Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: INVIDI Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Andrerson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20220394352Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: INVIDI Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Andrerson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 11284166Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Invidi Techologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 10897656Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 10762509Abstract: The present invention provides targeted asset system implementations in contexts where there is limited or no ability to use a real-time return channel for communications from user equipment devices (e.g., STB) to the network. In one arrangement, a household classifier is generated and delivered to user equipment devices. The household classifiers are generated based on third party data and/or network usage information associated with the household. The system and method allow for generating highly accurate household classifications that may be forwarded to individual households where the user equipment device may implant the classifiers to select appropriate assets for delivery to the household.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Cristofalo, Patrick M. Sheehan
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Publication number: 20200177968Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20190303947Abstract: The present invention provides targeted asset system implementations in contexts where there is limited or no ability to use a real-time return channel for communications from user equipment devices (e.g., STB) to the network. In one arrangement, a household classifier is generated and delivered to user equipment devices. The household classifiers are generated based on third party data and/or network usage information associated with the household. The system and method allow for generating highly accurate household classifications that may be forwarded to individual households where the user equipment device may implant the classifiers to select appropriate assets for delivery to the household.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Michael Cristofalo, Patrick M. Sheehan
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Patent number: 10129589Abstract: A broadcast targeting system is provided where third party database information is utilized in conjunction with broadcast network client information to identify households within the broadcast network including one or more desired recipients of targeted assets. In instances where a user equipment device of the targeted household includes multiple users (i.e., a multiple-user device), use of third party data in conjunction with an indication of which household member is currently using the multiple user device (e.g., set top box, etc.) allows for more effectively delivering assets targeted to a specific member(s) of the household.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick M. Sheehan, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson, Alden Lloyd Peterson, II, Michael Cristofalo
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Publication number: 20180139492Abstract: A broadcast targeting system is provided where third party database information is utilized in conjunction with broadcast network client information to identify households within the broadcast network including one or more desired recipients of targeted assets. In instances where a user equipment device of the targeted household includes multiple users (i.e., a multiple-user device), use of third party data in conjunction with an indication of which household member is currently using the multiple user device (e.g., set top box, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Patrick M. Sheehan, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson, Alden Lloyd Peterson, II, Michael Cristofalo
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Patent number: 9904925Abstract: The present invention provides targeted asset system implementations in contexts where there is limited or no ability to use a real-time return channel for communications from user equipment devices (e.g., STB) to the network. In one arrangement, a household classifier is generated and delivered to user equipment devices. The household classifiers are generated based on third party data and/or network usage information associated with the household. The system and method allow for generating highly accurate household classifications that may be forwarded to individual households where the user equipment device may implant the classifiers to select appropriate assets for delivery to the household.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Invidi Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael Cristofalo, Patrick M. Sheehan
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Patent number: 9729916Abstract: A broadcast targeting system is provided where third party database information is utilized in conjunction with broadcast network client information to identify households within the broadcast network including one or more desired recipients of targeted assets. In instances where a user equipment device of the targeted household includes multiple users (i.e., a multiple-user device), use of third party data in conjunction with an indication of which household member is currently using the multiple user device (e.g., set top box, etc.) allows for more effectively delivering assets targeted to a specific member(s) of the household.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick M. Sheehan, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson, Alden Lloyd Peterson, II, Michael Cristofalo
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Patent number: 9503795Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: INVIDI Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20160227296Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 9396475Abstract: A system and associated methodology are disclosed for targeting tags in a broadcast network. The tags may be associated with an ad or programming. In one implementation, the tags to be delivered at a user equipment device are selected at the user equipment device, for example, based on location or other user classification parameters. In this manner, different user equipment devices that are on the same bandwidth segment in the same network subdivision can receive different tags.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Invidi Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 9124915Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick Sheenan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20150067720Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: INVIDI Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheenan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 8776115Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Invidi Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick Sheehan, Michael Cristofalo, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110041151Abstract: The present invention provides targeted asset system implementations in contexts where there is limited or no ability to use a real-time return channel for communications from user equipment devices (e.g., STB) to the network. In one arrangement, a household classifier is generated and delivered to user equipment devices. The household classifiers are generated based on third party data and/or network usage information associated with the household. The system and method allow for generating highly accurate household classifications that may be forwarded to individual households where the user equipment device may implant the classifiers to select appropriate assets for delivery to the household.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael CRISTOFALO, Patrick M. SHEEHAN
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Patent number: 7849477Abstract: The present invention provides targeted asset system implementations in contexts where there is limited or no ability to use a real-time return channel for communications from user equipment devices (e.g., STB) to the network. In one arrangement, a household classifier is generated and delivered to user equipment devices. The household classifiers are generated based on third party data and/or network usage information associated with the household. The system and method allow for generating highly accurate household classifications that may be forwarded to individual households where the user equipment device may implant the classifiers to select appropriate assets for delivery to the household.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Invidi Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael Cristofalo, Patrick M. Sheehan
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Publication number: 20100037253Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick SHEEHAN, Michael CRISTOFALO, Bruce J. ANDERSON, Daniel C. WILSON