Patents by Inventor Todd San Jule
Todd San Jule 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).
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Patent number: 9355684Abstract: Thumbnail images representative of recorded TV programs are generated and presented to aid a user in browsing the recorded TV programs. In one implementation, a temporary thumbnail image is generated when a TV program first starts recording. The temporary thumbnail is used to populate any user interface (UI) screens that reference the recoded TV program. Once the TV program has reached a threshold amount of recording (e.g., a prescribed duration of recording, or completion of the recording), a permanent thumbnail image is generated and associated with the TV program. The permanent thumbnail is then presented in any subsequent UI screens, replacing the temporary thumbnail. In another implementation, display of the thumbnail images in the UI screens may be further controlled by setting preferences, such as parental controls.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Aaron DeYonker, Jeffrey C. Fong, Todd San Jule, Zhike Kong, Bin Lin, Nishad Mulye, Joseph Alton Schrader, Thomas H. Taylor, Xinli Zou
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Publication number: 20150269969Abstract: Thumbnail images representative of recorded TV programs are generated and presented to aid a user in browsing the recorded TV programs. In one implementation, a temporary thumbnail image is generated when a TV program first starts recording. The temporary thumbnail is used to populate any user interface (UI) screens that reference the recoded TV program. Once the TV program has reached a threshold amount of recording (e.g., a prescribed duration of recording, or completion of the recording), a permanent thumbnail image is generated and associated with the TV program. The permanent thumbnail is then presented in any subsequent UI screens, replacing the temporary thumbnail. In another implementation, display of the thumbnail images in the UI screens may be further controlled by setting preferences, such as parental controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Aaron DeYonker, Jeffrey C. Fong, Todd San Jule, Zhike Kong, Bin Lin, Nishad Mulye, Joseph Alton Schrader, Thomas H. Taylor, Xinli Zou
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Patent number: 9053754Abstract: Thumbnail images representative of recorded TV programs are generated and presented to aid a user in browsing the recorded TV programs. In one implementation, a temporary thumbnail image is generated when a TV program first starts recording. The temporary thumbnail is used to populate any user interface (UI) screens that reference the recoded TV program. Once the TV program has reached a threshold amount of recording (e.g., a prescribed duration of recording, or completion of the recording), a permanent thumbnail image is generated and associated with the TV program. The permanent thumbnail is then presented in any subsequent UI screens, replacing the temporary thumbnail. In another implementation, display of the thumbnail images in the UI screens may be further controlled by setting preferences, such as parental controls.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Aaron DeYonker, Jeffrey C Fong, Todd San Jule, Zhike Kong, Bin Lin, Nishad Mulye, Joseph Alton Schrader, Thomas H. Taylor, Xinli Zou
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Patent number: 8631437Abstract: A favorite channel list for a media system is generated by observing the viewing, surfing, and recording habits of a user. The viewing habits may include the duration and frequency of viewing a channel. A user's surfing habits, including navigation habits of a guide, the method used for navigation to a channel, and information queries made during a surfing session may be used to determine which channels may be added to a favorites list. When the user has an ability to record a program and view the program later, the user's behavior in selecting programs for recording, and the behaviors of playing back and archiving recorded shows may also be used to identify favorite channels. In some embodiments, the favorites list may be customized for a user or node of a playback system, as well as time of day.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mark D. Schwesinger, Jeffrey Fong, Joseph A Schrader, Mark G. Young, Todd San Jule
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Patent number: 8385723Abstract: A video recording system that controls recording of television programming relating to sporting events to better match the intent of a user who specified programming for recording. The system merges data from an electronic program guide and sports data, such as from a news feed, to determine values of recording parameters, such as start and stop time and channel. User input may specify a player, team, league or other sports entity for which sporting events are to be recorded. The system may use the sports data to identify sporting events involving the specified sports entity and then access an electronic program guide to determine a channel on which to record the sporting events. When the user specifies a sporting event to record, sports data may be used to track progress of the event and dynamically adjust an ending time of the recording to ensure that the full event is recorded.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Joseph McClanahan, Cory Cirrincione, Todd San Jule, Mark Schwesinger, Sean Kollenkark
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Patent number: 8386954Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for a media center portal. One implementation includes displaying first content in an expanded state and second content in a contracted state. At least a portion of the first content is presented in a viewport. A request is received to expand the second content. The first content is contracted for display in the contracted state. The second content is expanded for display in the expanded state. The contracted first content is displayed while displaying the expanded second content. At least a portion of the second content is presented in a text reader when in the expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Todd San Jule, William H. Vong, Mark G. Young, Randy Siu, Philippe J. Scoffie, Adriana Tavares Torresan, Joseph S. Paguirigan
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Publication number: 20120192218Abstract: A favorite channel list for a media system is generated by observing the viewing, surfing, and recording habits of a user. The viewing habits may include the duration and frequency of viewing a channel. A user's surfing habits, including navigation habits of a guide, the method used for navigation to a channel, and information queries made during a surfing session may be used to determine which channels may be added to a favorites list. When the user has an ability to record a program and view the program later, the user's behavior in selecting programs for recording, and the behaviors of playing back and archiving recorded shows may also be used to identify favorite channels. In some embodiments, the favorites list may be customized for a user or node of a playback system, as well as time of day.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Mark D. Schwesinger, Jeffrey C. Fong, Joseph A. Schrader, Mark G. Young, Todd San Jule
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Patent number: 8171515Abstract: A favorite channel list for a media system is generated by observing the viewing, surfing, and recording habits of a user. The viewing habits may include the duration and frequency of viewing a channel. A user's surfing habits, including navigation habits of a guide, the method used for navigation to a channel, and information queries made during a surfing session may be used to determine which channels may be added to a favorites list. When the user has an ability to record a program and view the program later, the user's behavior in selecting programs for recording, and the behaviors of playing back and archiving recorded shows may also be used to identify favorite channels. In some embodiments, the favorites list may be customized for a user or node of a playback system, as well as time of day.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mark D Schwesinger, Jeffrey C Fong, Joseph A Schrader, Mark G Young, Todd San Jule
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Publication number: 20110311205Abstract: A video recording system that controls recording of television programming relating to sporting events to better match the intent of a user who specified programming for recording. The system merges data from an electronic program guide and sports data, such as from a news feed, to determine values of recording parameters, such as start and stop time and channel. User input may specify a player, team, league or other sports entity for which sporting events are to be recorded. The system may use the sports data to identify sporting events involving the specified sports entity and then access an electronic program guide to determine a channel on which to record the sporting events. When the user specifies a sporting event to record, sports data may be used to track progress of the event and dynamically adjust an ending time of the recording to ensure that the full event is recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Joseph McClanahan, Cory Cirrincione, Todd San Jule, Mark Schwesinger, Sean Kollenkark
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Publication number: 20100131977Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for a media center portal. One implementation includes displaying first content in an expanded state and second content in a contracted state. At least a portion of the first content is presented in a viewport. A request is received to expand the second content. The first content is contracted for display in the contracted state. The second content is expanded for display in the expanded state. The contracted first content is displayed while displaying the expanded second content. At least a portion of the second content is presented in a text reader when in the expanded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Todd San Jule, William H. Vong, Mark G. Young, Randy Siu, Philippe J. Scoffie, Adriana Tavares Torresan, Joseph S. Paguirigan
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Patent number: 7526506Abstract: Matching metadata for sporting events with television program listing data. A global sports format enables the import of sports metadata from various providers. The metadata is interlinked with the television program listing data via configurable match rules or criteria. An enhanced electronic programming guide is created to display, to a user, the interlinked metadata.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Wei Wei Ada Cho, Paul D. Deeds, Todd San Jule, Samuel D. Clement
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Publication number: 20080307485Abstract: Multiple data inputs, to a recording device, including out-of-band data, are used in order to dynamically adjust the start and end times for recordings. These data inputs may include published program schedules, electronic program guide data, real-time data feeds, in-band data markers, and real-time services. In advance of and during an event recording, the media recorder monitors real-time data and determines whether the event will start early, start late, end early, or run past the initial scheduled duration. The media recorder may seek out other scheduled recordings for potential conflicts. If no conflicts are found, the media recorder automatically extends or contracts the length of the recording.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Sam Clement, Todd San Jule, Mark Young, Michael Arnquist, Zach Johnson, Lee Acton
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Publication number: 20060088276Abstract: Matching metadata for sporting events with television program listing data. A global sports format enables the import of sports metadata from various providers. The metadata is interlinked with the television program listing data via configurable match rules or criteria. An enhanced electronic programming guide is created to display, to a user, the interlinked metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Wei Wei Cho, Paul Deeds, Todd San Jule, Samuel Clement
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Patent number: D576173Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marc S. Oshiro, Todd San Jule