Patents by Inventor Walter Mlodzinski
Walter Mlodzinski 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: 11880871Abstract: Methods and systems for providing content are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving and/or storing first content comprising a first break point, receiving and/or storing second content comprising a second break point, providing the first content, and providing the second content at the second break point in place of the first content at the first break point. In an aspect, the first and second content can be first and second episode of a television show. The first content and the second content can comprise portions that may be commercials, alternate scenes, previews. The portions in the second content can be received at a later time. For example, the portions in the second content can be a newer version or updated version of the respective portions in the first content. The portions in the second content can be played when the first content is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Walter Mlodzinski
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Publication number: 20230403439Abstract: Some aspects may include determining whether to allow a skip over a portion of required content based on the amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played. The amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played may be measured based on the sum time of content played, or may be based on the amount of wall time elapsed. The determination of whether to allow a skip over a portion of required content may be made based on comparing the amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played to a threshold amount of time. Some aspects may allow free navigation within content if the amount of time elapsed is less than the threshold, and may restrict navigation or require playback of required content if the amount of time elapsed is greater than the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventor: Walter Mlodzinski
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Patent number: 11800159Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for inserting placement opportunities into content assets. A content distributor may receive a content asset comprising a plurality of content fragments. The content distributor may be further configured to adjust a playback duration of a portion of the content fragments so that the placement opportunity may be inserted at the content asset fragment boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: James Barkley, Walter Mlodzinski
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Patent number: 11716517Abstract: Some aspects may include determining whether to allow a skip over a portion of required content based on the amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played. The amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played may be measured based on the sum time of content played, or may be based on the amount of wall time elapsed. The determination of whether to allow a skip over a portion of required content may be made based on comparing the amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played to a threshold amount of time. Some aspects may allow free navigation within content if the amount of time elapsed is less than the threshold, and may restrict navigation or require playback of required content if the amount of time elapsed is greater than the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Walter Mlodzinski
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Publication number: 20220318857Abstract: Methods and systems for providing content are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving and/or storing first content comprising a first break point, receiving and/or storing second content comprising a second break point, providing the first content, and providing the second content at the second break point in place of the first content at the first break point. In an aspect, the first and second content can be first and second episode of a television show. The first content and the second content can comprise portions that may be commercials, alternate scenes, previews. The portions in the second content can be received at a later time. For example, the portions in the second content can be a newer version or updated version of the respective portions in the first content. The portions in the second content can be played when the first content is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventor: Walter Mlodzinski
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Publication number: 20210297712Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for inserting placement opportunities into content assets. A content distributor may receive a content asset comprising a plurality of content fragments. The content distributor may be further configured to adjust a playback duration of a portion of the content fragments so that the placement opportunity may be inserted at the content asset fragment boundaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: James Barkley, Walter Mlodzinski
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Patent number: 10972765Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for inserting placement opportunities into content assets. A content distributor may receive a content asset comprising a plurality of content fragments. The content distributor may be further configured to adjust a playback duration of a portion of the content fragments so that the placement opportunity may be inserted at the content asset fragment boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: James Barkley, Walter Mlodzinski
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Publication number: 20190394505Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for inserting placement opportunities into content assets. A content distributor may receive a content asset comprising a plurality of content fragments. The content distributor may be further configured to adjust a playback duration of a portion of the content fragments so that the placement opportunity may be inserted at the content asset fragment boundaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: James Barkley, Walter Mlodzinski
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Patent number: 10448065Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for inserting placement opportunities into content assets. A content distributor may receive a content asset comprising a plurality of content fragments. The content distributor may be further configured to adjust a playback duration of a portion of the content fragments so that the placement opportunity may be inserted at the content asset fragment boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: James Barkley, Walter Mlodzinski
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Publication number: 20180332320Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for inserting placement opportunities into content assets. A content distributor may receive a content asset comprising a plurality of content fragments. The content distributor may be further configured to adjust a playback duration of a portion of the content fragments so that the placement opportunity may be inserted at the content asset fragment boundaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: James Barkley, Walter Mlodzinski
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Publication number: 20150294374Abstract: Methods and systems for providing content are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving and/or storing first content comprising a first break point, receiving and/or storing second content comprising a second break point, providing the first content, and providing the second content at the second break point in place of the first content at the first break point. In an aspect, the first and second content can be first and second episode of a television show. The first content and the second content can comprise portions that may be commercials, alternate scenes, previews. The portions in the second content can be received at a later time. For example, the portions in the second content can be a newer version or updated version of the respective portions in the first content. The portions in the second content can be played when the first content is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Walter Mlodzinski
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Publication number: 20140317653Abstract: Some aspects may include determining whether to allow a skip over a portion of required content based on the amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played. The amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played may be measured based on the sum time of content played, or may be based on the amount of wall time elapsed. The determination of whether to allow a skip over a portion of required content may be made based on comparing the amount of time elapsed since a portion of required content was played to a threshold amount of time. Some aspects may allow free navigation within content if the amount of time elapsed is less than the threshold, and may restrict navigation or require playback of required content if the amount of time elapsed is greater than the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Walter Mlodzinski