Patents by Inventor Scott Jared Forbes

Scott Jared Forbes 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).

  • Video signal identifier for controlling a VCR and television based on the occurrence of commercials
    Patent number: 5708477
    Abstract: A video signal identifier ("VSI") electrically coupled to both a VCR and a television to control their operation. The VSI memorizes commercials then automatically controls the television and video cassette recorder upon identifying a re-occurrence of the commercial. The VSI automatically mutes then restores volume on a television or pauses then resumes VCR recording at the beginning and end of a commercial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventors: Scott Jared Forbes, Fred Franklin Forbes