Patents by Inventor Walter R. Klappert

Walter R. Klappert 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).

  • Publication number: 20230138953
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a communication from a user associated with multiple media assets. Based on the schedule of the media assets, one is selected and recommended to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230129781
    Abstract: In some embodiments, control circuitry logs, at a memory, over a particular time period, a number of instances of simultaneous streaming of media requests from a media streaming service by different devices using authentication information associated with a same user account. The control circuitry identifies a threshold number of instances of simultaneous streaming of media requests from the media streaming service by different devices using the authentication information associated with the same user account based on user account data. In response to determining that the number of instances of simultaneous streaming exceeds the identified threshold, input/output circuitry transmits a message via a graphical user interface of a user device associated with the user account. The message includes a user-selectable option to increase the threshold. In response to receiving a user selection of the option, the control circuitry increases the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230125513
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a communication from a user associated with multiple media assets. Based on the determination that the user has entered input into a user device, one is selected and recommended to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230120173
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Patrick Gerard Morgan, Brian Peterson, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230069452
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that coordinates the display of direction-specific media assets on a display device associated with a particular direction. For example, the media guidance application may receive data (e.g., stored when an image or video was created) that indicates a direction a content capture device was facing when the image or video was captured. Based on that data, the media guidance application may select a particular display device (e.g., a computer, tablet, television, etc.) that corresponds to the direction (e.g., from the point of view of a user) on which to present the media asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Claire M. Wallters, Barbara F. Skliba, Robin M. Ford, Sally T. Cook, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230048239
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that manages media subscriptions between a user and a content provider. In particular, the media guidance application may automatically identify subscription terms that are beneficial for both a user and for a content provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Paul T. Stathacopoulos, Walter R. Klappert
  • Patent number: 11561955
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Patrick Gerard Morgan, Brian Peterson, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20230007345
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that distributes media guidance application operations between multiple devices based on one or more criteria associated with those devices. For example, the media guidance application may determine the plurality of operations performed by a target device and distribute the plurality of operations among devices near that target device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Donn Smith
  • Patent number: 11507258
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that coordinates the display of direction-specific media assets on a display device associated with a particular direction. For example, the media guidance application may receive data (e.g., stored when an image or video was created) that indicates a direction a content capture device was facing when the image or video was captured. Based on that data, the media guidance application may select a particular display device (e.g., a computer, tablet, television, etc.) that corresponds to the direction (e.g., from the point of view of a user) on which to present the media asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Claire M. Wallters, Barbara F. Skliba, Robin M. Ford, Sally T. Cook, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20220345786
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a media guidance application that aggregates media content and media guidance data for users. For example, the media guidance application may aggregate content from numerous providers and provide the content through a single interface. Moreover, the media guidance application described herein may provide service providers with finder's fees for sharing information about media assets that users are interested in viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert, Richard M. Beaty
  • Patent number: 11481095
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for personalizing images that correspond to a media asset identifier by using user profile information. As an example, the television series “Community” has several actors, such as Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and Ken Jeong. Poster art developed by an editor o50533238_1f “Community” may include an image that portrays each of Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and Ken Jeong. In order to personalize the image, control circuitry may determine which actor(s) the user prefers, and crop out only those actors in the poster art to create a personalized image. As an example, if the user prefers Joel McHale, control circuitry may crop out the portrayal of Joel McHale and use only that portion of the image to display next to other text describing “Community.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ROVl GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron Peter Blohowiak, Walter R. Klappert, Michael R. Nichols, Olivier Chalouhi
  • Patent number: 11477529
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that distributes media guidance application operations between multiple devices based on one or more criteria associated with those devices. For example, the media guidance application may determine the plurality of operations performed by a target device and distribute the plurality of operations among devices near that target device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Donn Smith
  • Publication number: 20220312067
    Abstract: Methods and systems for transmitting an interruption-free version of a television program for recording on a user equipment device. In one aspect, a system transmits a first stream including a television program to a user equipment device. The system receives an indication that the television program is being recorded on the user equipment device. The system determines whether an interruption is imminent during transmission of the television program. In response to determining that the interruption is imminent, the system generates a second stream including the television program. The second stream does not include the interruption during the transmission of the television program. The system transmits the second stream to the user equipment device along with an instruction to switch recording of the television program from the first stream to the second stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Ward, Arevik Chimayan, Walter R. Klappert
  • Patent number: 11363343
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a media guidance application that aggregates media content and media guidance data for users. For example, the media guidance application may aggregate content from numerous providers and provide the content through a single interface. Moreover, the media guidance application described herein may provide service providers with finder's fees for sharing information about media assets that users are interested in viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: ROVl GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert, Richard M. Beaty
  • Publication number: 20220167054
    Abstract: Systems and methods for incorporating online user generated media content (e.g., videos) into an interactive video gaming environment are provided. Media assets that are associated with different measures of quality generated by users are stored on a remote server. A player action is received by the remote server. A determination is made as to which one of the plurality of levels of the interactive video gaming environment corresponds to the action. One of the videos associated with one of the measures of quality is selected based on the determination of the level corresponding to the action. The selected video is transmitted to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: David D. Chung, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20220164033
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for improved techniques for consuming and interacting with media content. Specifically, a media guidance application may present a holographic structure using a holographic interface. Moreover, the media guidance application may monitor the user and/or area about the holographic interface for user interactions that may cause the media guidance application to alter the holographic structure based on a user interaction. The media guidance application may also after altering the holographic structure, generate for display a media asset associated with the holographic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Jason W. Conness, Todd Mariani
  • Patent number: 11343563
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for verifying media guidance data. Specifically, a media guidance application may facilitate the extraction and transmission of an excerpt of a media asset that is associated with media guidance data such that the content of the excerpt may be compared to content known to be associated with the media guidance data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20220159348
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for alerting a user that the user will be unable to view a broadcast program based on an estimated time of arrival of the user to a media consumption device, and responsively providing the user with an option to record the broadcast program. These systems and methods are performed at least by identifying a plurality of broadcast programs that are indicated on a profile of a user, receiving an estimated time of arrival of the user to a location of a media consumption device, responsively determining whether the user will be unable to view a broadcast program of the plurality of broadcast programs, responsively providing the user with an option to record the broadcast program, and responsively causing the broadcast program to be recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Cara Lyn Hathaway, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20220159324
    Abstract: In some aspects, control circuitry receives, at a content provider server that is associated with a first subscription service, a first authentication key from a content aggregator server that is associated with a second subscription service, prior to the user subscribing to the first subscription service. The control circuitry generates and stores, at the content provider server, the first user account after comparing the first authentication key to acceptable authentication. In response to storing the first user account, the control circuitry receives a request from the content aggregator server to subscribe the user to the first subscription service, wherein the request includes a second authentication key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert
  • Publication number: 20220156792
    Abstract: User selections entered in the media application or any user input device behavior with user devices may be recorded as clickstream data. The clickstream data may be used to deduce information about the user or a media item being consumed. A user may be profiled based on his or her input device behavior using a plurality of time-stamped indicators. A degree of user interest may be determined based on a time period between the time-stamped indicators, the number of time-stamped indicators within a period of time, and/or a type of user action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Ray Campbell, Walter R. Klappert, Paul George Milazzo