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).

  • Systems and methods for automatic formatting of images for media assets based on user profile
    Patent number: 10628009
    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 of “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: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Peter Blohowiak, Walter R. Klappert, Michael R. Nichols, Olivier Chalouhi
  • Systems and methods for conversations with devices about media using interruptions and changes of subjects
    Patent number: 10629187
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for providing media guidance. Control circuitry may receive a first voice input and access a database of topics to identify a first topic associated with the first voice input. A user interface may generate a first response to the first voice input, and subsequent to generating the first response, the control circuitry may receive a second voice input. The control circuitry may determine a match between the second voice input and an interruption input such as a period of silence or a keyword or a phrase, such as “Ahh,”, “Umm,”, or “Hmm.” The user interface may generate a second response that is associated with a second topic related to the first topic. By interrupting the conversation and changing the subject from time to time, media guidance systems can appear to be more intelligent and human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Dawes, Walter R. Klappert
  • Systems and methods for transmitting media associated with a measure of quality based on level of game play in an interactive video gaming environment
    Patent number: 10616655
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: David D. Chung, Walter R. Klappert
  • Methods and systems for invoking functions based on whether a partial print or an entire print is detected
    Patent number: 10602324
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for expanding the functionality of a print scanner. The scanner may be programmed to invoke a different function if only a portion of a print is detected rather than a full print. In this manner, it would be possible for a user to share a user equipment device such as a smartphone with a friend. The user may wish to share his or her smartphone, and may activate access to the browser that does not include any of the cookies, private passwords, or other login information during a session by using just the tip of the user's finger on a fingerprint scanner, as opposed to the user's full fingerprint. When the user wishes to again have his or her personal information accessible in the browser, the user may activate the browser using the user's full fingerprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Minah Oh, Michael R. Nichols
  • Systems and methods for presenting user selected scenes
    Patent number: 10531159
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for presenting user selected scenes. A media guidance application may generate for display a listing for a media asset, wherein a play length of the media asset includes a non-selectable play length portion and a selectable play length portion. The media guidance application may generate for display a first scene option corresponding to a first scene and a second scene option corresponding to a second scene. The media guidance application may receive a user selection of the first or second scene option and incorporate the selected scene into the selectable play length portion of the media asset. The media guidance application may generate for display the media asset with the selected scene incorporated into the selectable play length portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Peterson, Vanessa Wickenkamp, David John Wheatley, Walter R. Klappert
  • Systems and methods for controlling playback of a media asset using a touch screen
    Patent number: 10528186
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for controlling playback of a media asset using a touch screen. In some embodiments, a media guidance application may control media playback based on touch screen input positions that are stored before the user removes his finger from the touch screen. In some embodiments, the media guidance application may distinguish between intended touch screen inputs and jitter by analyzing the time it takes to perform a touch screen input, the speed/acceleration of an input, or the orientation of an input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Abubakkar Siddiq, Walter R. Klappert
  • Systems and methods for displaying media assets associated with holographic structures
    Patent number: 10503267
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Jason W. Conness, Todd Mariani
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOMMENDING PROVIDERS OF MEDIA CONTENT TO USERS VIEWING OVER-THE-TOP CONTENT BASED ON QUALITY OF SERVICE
    Publication number: 20190373333
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for recommending providers of media content to users viewing over-the-top content based on quality of service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Raymond Valadez, JR.
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF FACILITATING SHARING OF INFORMATION AMONG SERVICE PROVIDERS
    Publication number: 20190356962
    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: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: William L. Thomas, Walter R. Klappert, Richard M. Beaty
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESOLVING AMBIGUOUS TERMS IN SOCIAL CHATTER BASED ON A USER PROFILE
    Publication number: 20190335007
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a symbol with a plurality of interpretations. Each candidate interpretation for the symbol is identified and compared to an attribute of a user profile. The meaning of the symbol is determined and the user profile is updated with the meaning of the symbol. This meaning may be used to provide relevant information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
  • Customized three dimensional (3D) printing of media-related objects
    Patent number: 10449732
    Abstract: In some aspects, control circuitry may receive a selection of a foreground object presented in a video scene being viewed by the user. Based on the selection of the foreground object, control circuitry may ascertain a background object from the video scene. By ascertaining an object, control circuitry may be able to identify an object, and prepare for modification a design file for the 3D printing of that object. Control circuitry may determine an attribute of the foreground object. Based on the determined foreground object attribute, control circuitry may modify a parameter of a design file for printing a 3D printing of the background object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Michael R. Nichols, Jason Lam
  • Systems and methods for allowing access to a different version of the media asset
    Patent number: 10448102
    Abstract: Systems and methods for allowing a user to access a different version of a blocked media asset. These systems and methods allow a first user to request access to the blocked media asset from a second user who has authority to approve access to the blocked media asset. These systems and methods determine different versions of the media asset available from different sources. These systems and methods notify the second user that the first user has requested access to the blocked media asset and include, in the notification, an option to unblock any one of the different versions of the media asset available from the different sources. This allows the second user to determine if there is a version of the media asset that the second user deems suitable for unblocking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane A. Martin, Walter R. Klappert
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING MEDIA GUIDANCE APPLICATIONS BASED ON A POSITION OF A BRAIN MONITORING USER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190298254
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a system configured to determine a position of a brain monitoring user device, and a brain state of a user. Based on the determined position and the determined brain state, the system provides access to a set of media guidance application operations corresponding to the determined brain state and to brain regions corresponding to the determined position of the brain monitoring user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Kanako Tomita, David John Wheatley
  • Methods and systems for selecting media guidance applications based on a position of a brain monitoring user device
    Patent number: 10368802
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a system configured to determine a position of a brain monitoring user device, and a brain state of a user. Based on the determined position and the determined brain state, the system provides access to a set of media guidance application operations corresponding to the determined brain state and to brain regions corresponding to the determined position of the brain monitoring user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Kanako Tomita, David John Wheatley
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERSATIONS WITH DEVICES ABOUT MEDIA USING INTERRUPTIONS AND CHANGES OF SUBJECTS
    Publication number: 20190237064
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for providing media guidance. Control circuitry may receive a first voice input and access a database of topics to identify a first topic associated with the first voice input. A user interface may generate a first response to the first voice input, and subsequent to generating the first response, the control circuitry may receive a second voice input. The control circuitry may determine a match between the second voice input and an interruption input such as a period of silence or a keyword or a phrase, such as “Ahh,”, “Umm,”, or “Hmm.” The user interface may generate a second response that is associated with a second topic related to the first topic. By interrupting the conversation and changing the subject from time to time, media guidance systems can appear to be more intelligent and human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Charles Dawes, Walter R. Klappert
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING MEDIA ASSOCIATED WITH A MEASURE OF QUALITY BASED ON LEVEL OF GAME PLAY IN AN INTERACTIVE VIDEO GAMING ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20190215570
    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: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: David D. Chung, Walter R. Klappert
  • Methods and systems for recommending providers of media content to users viewing over-the-top content based on quality of service
    Patent number: 10341739
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for recommending providers of media content to users viewing over-the-top content based on quality of service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Raymond Valadez, Jr.
  • Systems and methods for resolving ambiguous terms in social chatter based on a user profile
    Patent number: 10341447
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a symbol with a plurality of interpretations. Each candidate interpretation for the symbol is identified and compared to an attribute of a user profile. The meaning of the symbol is determined and the user profile is updated with the meaning of the symbol. This meaning may be used to provide relevant information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: ROVI GUIDES, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Benjamin Maughan, Brian Peterson, David Yon, Walter R. Klappert
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING RATED AND CURATED SPECTATOR FEEDS
    Publication number: 20190191209
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a media guidance application that may enhance viewer experience. The media guidance application may receive video assets from content capture devices at different locations, determine characteristics of the media assets and assign content tags, corresponding to the characteristics, to the media assets. The media guidance application may receive a video-feed request from another location and determine video feed criterion associated with the request. The media guidance application may use a database to determine media assets with characteristics matching the video feed criterion, and may generate for display the media assets in a video feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Reda Harb, Michael R. Nichols, Walter R. Klappert
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTING MEDIA GUIDANCE AMONG MULTIPLE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190191216
    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: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Donn Smith