Patents by Inventor Owen Carton

Owen Carton 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).

  • Publication number: 20120159541
    Abstract: Users are prompted to request more information via an on-screen message when viewing a television program, commercial, movie, or other video. If accepted by using a remote control or computer input device, the user receives related promotional or informational content to another device, such as a computer, smart-phone or tablet, or platform, such as a social network, for later consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Owen A. Carton, Martha C. Carton, Andy J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20050220439
    Abstract: A method of authoring a DVD with indexed promotional and informational content; a system for delivering indexed promotional and informational content for video scenes streamed from a DVD disc or a PVR; and a system for accessing this promotional and informational content via a remote control, a computer input device, or the fascia buttons of DVD players, thereby providing viewers with reference information regarding all scene content, providing video feature producers and advertising agencies with new advertising options to sell to advertisers, and providing video feature directors with a new channel for delivering additional content features for the purpose of entertainment, information, or education.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Owen Carton, Martha Serrano