Patents by Inventor Michael T. Bolanos

Michael T. Bolanos 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).

  • Method and system for associating playback of multiple audiovisual programs with one graphic interface element
    Patent number: 5793364
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for associating playback of multiple audiovisual programs with one graphic interface element in a graphical user interface. Primary and secondary audiovisual programs are associated with the graphic interface element. A primary audiovisual program is played back when the user selects the graphic interface element. The secondary audiovisual program is played back at pseudorandom intervals without user input. The secondary audiovisual program draws the user's attention to the graphic interface element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Entertainment Drive, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael T. Bolanos, Robert B. Currier