Patents by Inventor Robert Evans Wetmore

Robert Evans Wetmore 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: 10986069
    Abstract: A system for packaging digital media and distributing digital media to exhibitors is described, which system enables distribution by utilizing media content booking, media content packaging, encryption, and delivery components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: FOX DIGITAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Evans Wetmore, Michael Radford, James Radford, Lev D. Lvovsky, J. Richard Glass
  • Patent number: 10574932
    Abstract: A method for media subtitling is described, wherein subtitles and/or captions for media are first created on a web interface in a first language along with the appropriate synchronization information with respect to the media. The document content may be created via the web interface, or it may be created locally and uploaded to the interface. Subsequent to creation and/or upload of at least a portion of the subtitling, personnel in different locations (e.g., different terminals or different countries) then access the web interface, which includes the first language and the synchronization information, to create foreign/alternative subtitling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Fox Digital Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Patent number: 10045118
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting an electronic device to receive digital television broadcast signals is disclosed. The device comprises a switch commandable to interpose one or more matching networks as in the RF signal path according to a channel command to match an integrated headset antenna to the tuner receiving the RF signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: FOX DIGITAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: M. Winston Caldwell, Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Publication number: 20170280229
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting an electronic device to receive digital television broadcast signals is disclosed. The device comprises a switch commandable to interpose one or more matching networks as in the RF signal path according to a channel command to match an integrated headset antenna to the tuner receiving the RF signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Fox Digital Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Winston Caldwell, Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Publication number: 20170237712
    Abstract: A system for packaging digital media and distributing digital media to exhibitors is described, which system enables distribution by utilizing media content booking, media content packaging, encryption, and delivery components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Evans Wetmore, Michael Radford, James Radford, Lev D. Lvovsky, Jeffrey R. Glass
  • Patent number: 9681214
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting an electronic device to receive digital television broadcast signals is disclosed. The device comprises a switch commandable to interpose one or more matching networks as in the RF signal path according to a channel command to match an integrated headset antenna to the tuner receiving the RF signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Fox Digital Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Winston Caldwell, Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Patent number: 9495366
    Abstract: A system for packaging digital media and distributing digital media to exhibitors is described, which system enables distribution by utilizing media content booking, media content packaging, encryption, and delivery components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: FOX DIGITAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Evans Wetmore, Michael Radford, James Radford, Lev D. Lvovsky, J. Richard Glass
  • Patent number: 9294186
    Abstract: A method for providing uplink collision identification includes at a first satellite uplink, transmitting a first signal to a satellite; at the first satellite uplink, transmitting a first unique satellite uplink identification signal to the satellite; at a satellite downlink, receiving the first signal and the first unique satellite uplink identification signal; and at the satellite downlink, identifying the first satellite uplink in response to the first unique satellite uplink identification signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: FOX DIGITAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Publication number: 20150086032
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting an electronic device to receive digital television broadcast signals is disclosed. The device comprises a switch commandable to interpose one or more matching networks as in the RF signal path according to a channel command to match an integrated headset antenna to the tuner receiving the RF signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Fox Digital Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Winston Caldwell, Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Patent number: 8903102
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting an electronic device to receive digital television broadcast signals is disclosed. The device comprises a switch commandable to interpose one or more matching networks as in the RF signal path according to a channel command to match an integrated headset antenna to the tuner receiving the RF signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Fox Digital Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Winston Caldwell, Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Publication number: 20140002751
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting an electronic device to receive digital television broadcast signals is disclosed. The device comprises a switch commandable to interpose one or more matching networks as in the RF signal path according to a channel command to match an integrated headset antenna to the tuner receiving the RF signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FOX DIGITAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: M. Winston Caldwell, Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Publication number: 20100023753
    Abstract: A method for media subtitling is described, wherein subtitles and/or captions for media are first created on a web interface in a first language along with the appropriate synchronization information with respect to the media. The document content may be created via the web interface, or it may be created locally and uploaded to the interface. Subsequent to creation and/or upload of at least a portion of the subtitling, personnel in different locations (e.g., different terminals or different countries) then access the web interface, which includes the first language and the synchronization information, to create foreign/alternative subtitling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Publication number: 20090266352
    Abstract: A hinged panel mount and mounting system advantageously provides wind relief to panels that would otherwise provide an uplifting force that could damage or otherwise stress an underlying building or structure, wherein threshold winds (which at least overcome the weight of the panel and any friction in the hinge) cause the panel to swing in a path permitted by the hinge to reduce such uplifting forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Evans Wetmore
  • Publication number: 20090144542
    Abstract: A system for packaging digital media and distributing digital media to exhibitors is described, which system enables distribution by utilizing media content booking, media content packaging, encryption, and delivery components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Evans Wetmore, Michael Radford, James Radford, Lev D. Lvovsky, J. Richard Glass
  • Publication number: 20080130551
    Abstract: A method for providing uplink collision identification includes at a first satellite uplink, transmitting a first signal to a satellite; at the first satellite uplink, transmitting a first unique satellite uplink identification signal to the satellite; at a satellite downlink, receiving the first signal and the first unique satellite uplink identification signal; and at the satellite downlink, identifying the first satellite uplink in response to the first unique satellite uplink identification signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Evans Wetmore