Patents by Inventor Nishith Kumar Sinha
Nishith Kumar Sinha 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: 12764358Abstract: A system is provided for publishing a disparate live media output stream manifest that includes one or more media segments corresponding to key events. A play time of pre-produced media asset metadata is converted to a reference time of a reference clock based on normalized event metadata. The normalized event metadata references time is provided by the reference clock and a plurality of play events from a live playout and production system. Start and end messages for publishing the normalized event metadata are transmitted each time a pre-produced media asset is started and stopped during a playout in a disparate live media output stream. The normalized event metadata is published based on conversion of timestamps for one or more key events to the reference time of the reference clock.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2024Date of Patent: October 13, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Patent number: 12756898Abstract: Provided is a system for publishing disparate live media output streams using live input streams. The system switches between a first live input stream indicated in a first live input stream manifest from a first regional network and a second live input stream indicated in a second live input stream manifest from a second regional network at scheduled time stamps based on a type of an event in the first live input stream manifest. Based on the switching between the first live input stream and the second live input stream, an updated first disparate live media output stream is generated.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2024Date of Patent: October 6, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Publication number: 20260292284Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters comprise demographics data, targeted audience data, device type data, and trending information that includes media items based on current trend in a social network platform. Each media segment of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. A second channel is generated from the first channel based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the audience-based parameters. Based on at least the media item, the second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2026Publication date: September 24, 2026Inventors: Donald Jude LOHEIDE, Carlos Jorge M. MONTEIRO, Nishith Kumar SINHA, Nicholas Paul WEBB, James J. ARNZEN, Mark Cooper POPE, V
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Patent number: 12739460Abstract: A system generates a disparate live media output stream manifest based on a programming schedule, an additional parameter, and one of a first live input stream manifest or a first pre-encoded media asset manifest. Based on a first transition or a second transition, a different pre-encoded media asset manifest or a different live input stream manifest is inserted to the disparate live media output stream manifest. A first live input stream or a first pre-encoded media asset is switched to a different pre-encoded media asset, or a different live input stream based on the insertion. The first live input stream manifest or the first pre-encoded media asset manifest is modified based on the switching of the first live input stream or the first pre-encoded media asset to the different pre-encoded media asset or the different live input stream.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2025Date of Patent: September 15, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Publication number: 20260270496Abstract: A system and a method is provided for publishing a disparate live media output stream that complies with distribution format regulations. The system includes a memory for storing instructions and a processor that executes the instructions. Based on the instructions, the processor is manipulates a manifest of a live input stream based on a media segment identified for an edit. The manipulation of the manifest corresponds to removal of references to the media segment prior to a live event start indicator and after a live event end indicator, maintenance of indicators that mark locations of a non-programming content, and removal of duration information and referenced media segment that corresponds to originally scheduled non-programming content. A pre-encoded media asset is generated for a repeated playback based on the manipulation of the manifest of the live input stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2026Publication date: September 10, 2026Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb, Gregory McClain Stigall
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Publication number: 20260270513Abstract: A system is provided for client-side dynamic presentation of programming content in indexed disparate live media output stream. In response to a client request, an updated playback position is presented in at least one of an altered first disparate live media output stream or a generated second disparate live media output stream at a client interface based on an insertion of manifest data and indexed metadata associated with a program identifier. The program identifier is associated with a programming content and is referenced in a published first programming schedule with respect to a playback position in the published first programming schedule. The published first programming schedule comprises a functionality enabled via constraints and rights associated with an indexed first disparate live media output stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2026Publication date: September 10, 2026Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Patent number: 12720161Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a system and method for establishing a network of nodes and participants for dynamic management of media content rights. The system comprises a plurality of nodes configured to interact with each other in accordance with a defined protocol, and a plurality of instances of a distributed media rights transaction ledger associated with a respective node in a communication network. At least one node associated with a corresponding participant interacts with one of remaining nodes of the plurality of nodes associated with a participant which owns media content and maintains control over enforcement of media content rights associated with the media content. A plurality of media content rights transactions between the plurality of nodes is managed by the plurality of nodes in accordance with the defined protocol and categorized and defined based on the defined protocol in each instance of the distributed media rights transaction ledger.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2023Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Paul Webb, Nishith Kumar Sinha
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Patent number: 12707104Abstract: Disparate live output stream manifests are generated based on user selection. When current media programming content in an existing first disparate live media output stream is streamed on a media player, a processor determine a set of alternate live input streams and/or a pre-encoded media assets, and associated alternate live media output manifests and/or pre-encoded media asset manifests, respectively, based on parameters and metadata associated with the existing first disparate live media output stream. Based on an indicator in an existing first disparate live media output stream manifest, alternate content options are transmitted to the media player. A response is received corresponding to a selected alternate live input stream and/or a pre-encoded media asset. An updated first disparate live media output stream manifest is published to a content delivery system, which includes one of the alternate live input stream manifest associated with the selected alternate live input stream.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2024Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Publication number: 20260172616Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on at least a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters include content recognition-based information that corresponds to a live feed of one of a plurality of channels. Each of a plurality of media segments of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. Based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule, a second channel is generated from the first channel. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the content recognition-based information. Based on at least the media item, a second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2026Publication date: June 18, 2026Inventors: Donald Jude LOHEIDE, Carlos Jorge M MONTEIRO, Nishith Kumar SINHA, Nicolas Paul WEBB, James J. ARNZEN, Mark Cooper POPE, V
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Patent number: 12659533Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters comprise demographics data, targeted audience data, device type data, and trending information that includes media items based on current trend in a social network platform. Each media segment of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. A second channel is generated from the first channel based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the audience-based parameters. Based on at least the media item, the second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2023Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Carlos Jorge M. Monteiro, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb, James J. Arnzen, Mark Cooper Pope, V.
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Patent number: 12647651Abstract: A system is provided for client-side dynamic presentation of programming content in indexed disparate live media output stream. In response to a client request, an updated playback position is presented in at least one of an altered first disparate live media output stream or a generated second disparate live media output stream at a client interface based on an insertion of manifest data and indexed metadata associated with a program identifier. The program identifier is associated with a programming content and is referenced in a published first programming schedule with respect to a playback position in the published first programming schedule. The published first programming schedule comprises a functionality enabled via constraints and rights associated with an indexed first disparate live media output stream.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2023Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Patent number: 12641307Abstract: A system and a method is provided for publishing a disparate live media output stream that complies with distribution format regulations. The system includes a memory for storing instructions and a processor that executes the instructions. Based on the instructions, the processor is manipulates a manifest of a live input stream based on a media segment identified for an edit. The manipulation of the manifest corresponds to removal of references to the media segment prior to a live event start indicator and after a live event end indicator, maintenance of indicators that mark locations of a non-programming content, and removal of duration information and referenced media segment that corresponds to originally scheduled non-programming content. A pre-encoded media asset is generated for a repeated playback based on the manipulation of the manifest of the live input stream.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2023Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb, Gregory McClain Stigall
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Publication number: 20260143194Abstract: Provided is a system for publishing disparate live media output streams using live input streams. The system switches between a first live input stream indicated in a first live input stream manifest from a first regional network and a second live input stream indicated in a second live input stream manifest from a second regional network at scheduled time stamps based on a type of an event in the first live input stream manifest. Based on the switching between the first live input stream and the second live input stream, an updated first disparate live media output stream is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2026Publication date: May 21, 2026Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Publication number: 20260075100Abstract: A system is provided for generating a live media segment asset. Manifest data and indexed metadata are inserted to a live media segment asset manifest based on an identifier in a received request. The indexed metadata is associated with a media segment from an indexed media content referenced in a first programming schedule. A live media segment asset is generated based on a context parameter and the insertion of the manifest data and the indexed metadata. The indexed media content is referenced by the identifier for the generation of the live media segment asset.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2025Publication date: March 12, 2026Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb, Roland Noll
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Patent number: 12568263Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on at least a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters include content recognition-based information that corresponds to a live feed of one of a plurality of channels. Each of a plurality of media segments of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. Based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule, a second channel is generated from the first channel. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the content recognition-based information. Based on at least the media item, a second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2023Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Carlos Jorge M Monteiro, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb, James J. Arnzen, Mark Cooper Pope, V
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Patent number: 12513349Abstract: A system is provided for publishing a plurality of disparate live media output stream manifests using live input streams and pre-encoded media assets. A first instruction, comprising input manifest locations, is allocated to a first worker based on an instruction type and a priority level. At least one of a first manifest data or a second manifest data is read by the first worker from a corresponding input manifest location. A second instruction is allocated to a second worker. A next manifest segment is inserted to a disparate live output stream manifest by the second worker based on reading an ingested manifest metadata. Accordingly, a plurality of disparate live media output stream manifests is generated for each of a plurality of channels based on the disparate live output stream manifest.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2024Date of Patent: December 30, 2025Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Patent number: 12477019Abstract: A system is provided for generating a live media segment asset. Manifest data and indexed metadata are inserted to a live media segment asset manifest based on an identifier in a received request. The indexed metadata is associated with a media segment from an indexed media content referenced in a first programming schedule. A live media segment asset is generated based on a context parameter and the insertion of the manifest data and the indexed metadata. The indexed media content is referenced by the identifier for the generation of the live media segment asset.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2024Date of Patent: November 18, 2025Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb, Roland Noll
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Patent number: 12457381Abstract: A graphics verification system that handles content of a channel in a broadcast chain, partitions an on-screen view of the channel into a plurality of sections based on an overlay of a plurality of graphics on the on-screen view of the channel. The content may comprise media content and may include video, audio and/or ancillary data that is associated with any portion of a particular content. A placement of each of the overlaid plurality of graphics in the plurality of sections is determined with respect to associated content on the on-screen view of the channel. The placement is determined based on a concurrent look-up of the overlaid plurality of graphics in the plurality of sections and the associated content. The concurrent look-up is based on fingerprints or watermarks of the plurality of graphics and the associated content. One or more error parameters are detected based on the determined placement.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2023Date of Patent: October 28, 2025Assignee: TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.Inventors: Gregory McClain Stigall, Nishith Kumar Sinha
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Publication number: 20250324136Abstract: A stream playout and distribution system is provided for disparate live media output stream playout and broadcast distribution. The system generates a new version of a disparate live media output stream manifest based on insertion of a plurality of segments of at least one of a pre-encoded media asset or a live input stream into the disparate live media output stream manifest. Each segment of the plurality of segments corresponds to a different quality level and a different content encryption mode. The plurality of segments corresponds to broadcast content segments encoded in a first encoding format of the new version of the disparate live media output stream manifest. The system converts the broadcast content segments encoded in the first encoding format to a second encoding format in accordance with a broadcasting protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2025Publication date: October 16, 2025Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Gregor McClain Stigall, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb
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Patent number: 12413797Abstract: A system is provided for publishing a disparate per-client live media output stream based on dynamic insertion of targeted non-programming content and customized programming content. The system generates a first programming schedule that defines locations and types of one or more decision points defined by one or more content placement opportunities in an indexed metadata based on one or more factors. The system further controls publishing of one or more pre-encoded media asset manifests as a first disparate live media output stream manifest based on a schedule of one or more pre-encoded media assets and the one or more decision points defined in the first programming schedule.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 9, 2025Assignee: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.Inventors: Donald Jude Loheide, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul Webb