Patents by Inventor Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr.

Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr. 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: 9674491
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20170099510
    Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele
  • Patent number: 9374548
    Abstract: A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood
  • Patent number: 9300924
    Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the users face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC.
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20150042813
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: TAZWELL L. ANDERSON, JR., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140218536
    Abstract: A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood
  • Patent number: 8732781
    Abstract: A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood
  • Patent number: 8725064
    Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A Wood, Robert J Kniskern, Todd H Steele
  • Publication number: 20130100288
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Immersion Entertainment LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20130100293
    Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the users face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Immersion Entertainment LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120284754
    Abstract: A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20120275756
    Abstract: A handheld device in connection with an audio/video system receives and processes video and/or audio signals and displays images to a user or produces sound audible to user. The handheld device may provide for capturing and storing images or continuous video. The handheld also may provide for enhanced viewing of the event using an optics system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood
  • Patent number: 8253865
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood
  • Patent number: 8239910
    Abstract: A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20110179440
    Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLC.
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele
  • Patent number: 7929903
    Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele
  • Publication number: 20110083158
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood
  • Patent number: 7859597
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Mark A. Wood
  • Patent number: 7725073
    Abstract: A system and method providing content for access by a portable device at an event is provided. The method includes receiving a plurality of signals from a plurality of sources and combining at least some of the plurality of signals for transmission to a plurality of broadcast systems, with the plurality of broadcast systems corresponding to a plurality of events. The method further includes determining the broadcast systems to which each of the combined signals is to be transmitted, transmitting the combined signals to at least one of the determined broadcast systems, and broadcasting the combined signals received by at least one of the broadcast systems corresponding to at least one event. The combined signals are configured to allow selection of content with a portable device, with the content defined by at least one of audio and video signals of the combined signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Immersion Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele
  • Patent number: RE46360
    Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, Jr., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood, Robert J. Kniskern, Todd H. Steele