Patents by Inventor Morris Clark

Morris Clark 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).

  • Patent number: 5089885
    Abstract: A method of using a programmed data processor to operate a video information selection system wherein a viewer can select video information to be displayed on a common channel of the television monitors of all viewers. The viewer accesses the data processor by use of a telephone keypad and selects video information to be broadcast by inputting a digital code. The data processor processes the signal generated, retrieves the video information from memory and places it on queue to be broadcast. A plurality of such slave video information selection systems can be remotely controlled, monitored and operated by a host programmed data processor at a location remote from the slave video information selection systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Video Jukebox Network, Inc.
    Inventor: Morris Clark
  • Patent number: 5019900
    Abstract: A method using a programmed data processor to operate a cable television system wherein a subscriber can select video information to be displayed on a common channel of the television monitors of all subscribers. The subscriber accesses the data processor by use of a touch tone telephone and selects video information to be broadcast by inputting a digital code using his touch tone telephone. The data processor processes the signal generated, retrieves the video information from memory and places it on queue to be broadcast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Video Jukebox Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Morris Clark, Kenneth Lawson, James Izatt
  • Patent number: 4761684
    Abstract: A method using a programmed data processor to operate a cable television system wherein a subscriber can select video information to be displayed on a common channel of the television monitors of all subscribers. The subscriber accesses the data processor by use of a touch tone telephone and selects video information to be broadcast by inputting a digital code using his touch tone telephone. The data processor processes the signal generated, retrieves the video information from memory and places it on queue to be broadcast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Assignee: Video Jukebox Network
    Inventors: Morris Clark, Kenneth Lawson, James Izatt