Patents by Inventor Suzanne McDonnell

Suzanne McDonnell 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: 10600092
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. A server computing device receives a request for media content from a remote computing device, and provides an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content, a media player, and website content; a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content; and an integration module. The integration module is configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content beyond the boundaries of the media player and underneath the website content of the first content layer, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time to match the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Jason Witt, Joanne Levy
  • Patent number: 10460358
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
  • Publication number: 20190213644
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. A server computing device receives a request for media content from a remote computing device, and provides an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content, a media player, and website content; a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content; and an integration module. The integration module is configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content beyond the boundaries of the media player and underneath the website content of the first content layer, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time to match the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Jason Witt, Joanne Levy
  • Patent number: 10275805
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. A server computing device receives a request for media content from a remote computing device, and provides an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content, a media player, and website content; a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content; and an integration module. The integration module is configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content beyond the boundaries of the media player and underneath the website content of the first content layer, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time to match the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Jason Witt, Joanne Levy
  • Publication number: 20170132672
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Walter GEER, III, Ellen TO, Suzanne McDONNELL, Adam SOLOMON, Mark FORTNER, Jason WITT
  • Patent number: 9595040
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner
  • Publication number: 20170032431
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. A server computing device receives a request for media content from a remote computing device, and provides an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content, a media player, and website content; a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content; and an integration module. The integration module is configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content beyond the boundaries of the media player and underneath the website content of the first content layer, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time to match the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Walter GEER, III, Ellen TO, Suzanne McDONNELL, Jason WITT, Joanne LEVY
  • Patent number: 8752083
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. A server computing device receives a request for media content from a remote computing device. The server computing device provides, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit which includes a first content layer with the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer with the advertising content, wherein the advertising content includes a virtual representation of an advertised product, and an integration module which displays the requested media content in the media player, displays the advertising content in the second content layer, wherein the virtual representation provides at least a portion of the functionality provided by the advertised product on which the virtual representation is based, and receives input associated with the functionality provided by the virtual representation from the remote computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Joanne Levy
  • Patent number: 8571935
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content is presented before the requested media content. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
  • Patent number: 8571936
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and non-linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content and media content are presented concurrently. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
  • Publication number: 20120239510
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a remote computing device. The method also includes providing an interactive advertising unit, which comprises a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content and website content, and an integration module configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time, display the website content in an area outside of the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player. The method also includes transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Viacom International, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
  • Publication number: 20120222064
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. A server computing device receives a request for media content from a remote computing device. The server computing device provides, in response to the request, an interactive advertising unit which includes a first content layer with the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer with the advertising content, wherein the advertising content includes a virtual representation of an advertised product, and an integration module which displays the requested media content in the media player, displays the advertising content in the second content layer, wherein the virtual representation provides at least a portion of the functionality provided by the advertised product on which the virtual representation is based, and receives input associated with the functionality provided by the virtual representation from the remote computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Joanne Levy
  • Publication number: 20120215646
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems for dynamic integration and presentation of advertising content and media content. A server computing device receives a request for media content from a remote computing device, and provides an interactive advertising unit. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content, a media player, and website content; a second content layer including the advertising content, wherein the advertising content comprises video content; and an integration module. The integration module is configured to display the video content to match the boundaries of the media player, extend the display area of the video content beyond the boundaries of the media player and underneath the website content of the first content layer, reduce the display area of the video content after a period of time to match the boundaries of the media player, and display the requested media content in the media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Viacom International, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Jason Witt, Joanne Levy
  • Publication number: 20110112915
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and non-linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content and media content are presented concurrently. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Viacom International, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt
  • Publication number: 20110112914
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamic integration and linear presentation of advertising content and media content. The method includes receiving a request for media content; combining the requested media content and advertising content to provide an interactive advertising unit; and transmitting the interactive advertising unit for presentation on the remote computing device, wherein the advertising content is presented before the requested media content. The interactive advertising unit includes a first content layer including the requested media content and a media player, a second content layer including the advertising content, and an integration module for coordinating interaction between the layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Viacom International, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Geer, III, Ellen To, Suzanne McDonnell, Adam Solomon, Mark Fortner, Jason Witt