公开(公告)号：US20250071391A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18636004

申请日：2024-04-15

Applicant: INVIDI Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Patrick Sheehan ,  Michael Cristofalo ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: H04N21/81 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04H20/10 ,  H04H60/06 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/845

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.

公开(公告)号：US11689758B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US16932042

申请日：2020-07-17

Applicant: Invidi Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Daniel C. Wilson ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Alden Lloyd Peterson, II ,  Howard Fiderer

IPC: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/81 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/458

CPC classification number: H04N21/2668 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0244 ,  G06Q30/0276 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/44224 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: An addressable asset system (100) includes user equipment devices (UEDs) (102), a cloud decisioning system (CDS) (106) and a business data management system (BDMS) (108). The BDMS (108) collects information that is used by the CDS (106) to manage delivery of assets by the UEDs (102). In an exemplary network architecture, the CDS (106) is independent of the network insertion and delivery equipment. In particular, the broadcast content stream is delivered to the UED (102) by a digital content management(DCM) system (110) and certain assets are separately delivered to the UED (102) by the asset download network (AND) (112). This allows the CDS (106) to remain independent of the network of the UED (102) such that the CDS (106) can operate across networks.

公开(公告)号：US10897656B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-19

申请号：US15358798

申请日：2016-11-22

Applicant: INVIDI Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Patrick Sheehan ,  Michael Cristofalo ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04H20/10 ,  H04H60/06 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/258 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N7/088

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for providing targeted asset/advertisements for broadcast-wide programming feeds. The systems and methods allow network platforms to select among asset options provided with a content stream and/or replace assets in the content stream. In one arrangement, after selecting an asset, the asset is inserted into the content stream and the content stream is disseminated to subsequent network platforms (e.g., local platforms). At this time, the local platforms may insert local assets into the content stream in predetermined local asset insertion spots.

公开(公告)号：US09729916B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US13870870

申请日：2013-04-25

Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Patrick M. Sheehan ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel C. Wilson ,  Alden Lloyd Peterson, II ,  Michael Cristofalo

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/2389 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/435 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2389 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/26616 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A broadcast targeting system is provided where third party database information is utilized in conjunction with broadcast network client information to identify households within the broadcast network including one or more desired recipients of targeted assets. In instances where a user equipment device of the targeted household includes multiple users (i.e., a multiple-user device), use of third party data in conjunction with an indication of which household member is currently using the multiple user device (e.g., set top box, etc.) allows for more effectively delivering assets targeted to a specific member(s) of the household.

公开(公告)号：US20250047925A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18602793

申请日：2024-03-12

Applicant: INVIDI Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Patrick M. Sheehan ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Assets of broadcast network content are targeted to network users of interest based on location information regarding user equipment devices. Asset providers can specify location targeting criteria via a graphical user interface displaying mapping information. This location targeting criteria can then be compared to location information regarding user equipment devices so that assets are delivered to appropriate devices. The comparison of the location targeting criteria to the device location information can be performed at the user equipment devices or at another location. In the latter case, the assets can be addressed to appropriate user equipment devices or appropriate user equipment devices can be directed to select the asset, which is broadcast via the network. In this manner, assets can be targeted to individual network users on a basis independent of network topology.

公开(公告)号：US11930235B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-12

申请号：US18146254

申请日：2022-12-23

Applicant: INVIDI Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Patrick M. Sheehan ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/84

CPC classification number: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/26216 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Assets of broadcast network content are targeted to network users of interest based on location information regarding user equipment devices. Asset providers can specify location targeting criteria via a graphical user interface displaying mapping information. This location targeting criteria can then be compared to location information regarding user equipment devices so that assets are delivered to appropriate devices. The comparison of the location targeting criteria to the device location information can be performed at the user equipment devices or at another location. In the latter case, the assets can be addressed to appropriate user equipment devices or appropriate user equipment devices can be directed to select the asset, which is broadcast via the network. In this manner, assets can be targeted to individual network users on a basis independent of network topology.

公开(公告)号：US20230388572A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18202165

申请日：2023-05-25

Applicant: Invidi Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Daniel C. Wilson ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Alden Lloyd Peterson, II ,  Howard Fiderer

IPC: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/81 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/458

CPC classification number: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  G06Q30/0276 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  G06Q30/0244 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/44224 ,  H04N21/44218

Abstract: An addressable asset system (100) includes user equipment devices (UEDs) (102), a cloud decisioning system (CDS) (106) and a business data management system (BDMS) (108). The BDMS (108) collects information that is used by the CDS (106) to manage delivery of assets by the UEDs (102). In an exemplary network architecture, the CDS (106) is independent of the network insertion and delivery equipment. In particular, the broadcast content stream is delivered to the UED (102) by a digital content management (DCM) system (110) and certain assets are separately delivered to the UED (102) by the asset download network (ADN) (112). This allows the CDS (106) to remain independent of the network of the UED (102) such that the CDS (106) can operate across networks.

公开(公告)号：US20180199079A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15403847

申请日：2017-01-11

Applicant: Invidi Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Daniel C. Wilson ,  Bruce J. Anderson

IPC: H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/64 ,  H04N21/2365

CPC classification number: H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/26208 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/64 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Specific transmission mechanisms and processes are provided to support real-time addressable asset delivery in satellite broadcast networks including satellite television networks. A satellite network (100) includes a satellite (102) that transmits a satellite transmission (106) to a terrestrial receiver (104), such as a satellite dish. The satellite dish (104) is associated with a UED (108) such as a television with a set top box. The satellite transmission (106) includes a number of MUXs (107). One or more of the MUXs (107) includes a programming channel and associated asset channels. Addressable asset options can be delivered at UEDs by hopping from a programming channel to an asset channel at an asset delivery opportunity.

公开(公告)号：US12267625B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-01

申请号：US18370754

申请日：2023-09-20

Applicant: INVIDI Technologies Corporation

Inventor： David Downey ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: H04N21/2543 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81

Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein generally provide for the compensation of asset providers and/or communications network providers for the non-consumption of assets provided with programming. In this regard, when users elect not to consume the assets associated with the programming, the asset provider loses the opportunity to present their assets to such non-consuming users and is thereby injured in relation to the price they have paid for the delivery of their assets. In one arrangement, a reporting module at a customer device is operative to identify when a user skips an asset and report that skip event to the network. This information may then be utilized to adjust the bill of the asset provider and/or to bill the user associated with the skip event.

公开(公告)号：US11222062B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-11

申请号：US15683023

申请日：2017-08-22

Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： David Downey ,  Patrick M. Sheehan ,  Bruce J. Anderson ,  Daniel C. Wilson

IPC: G06F16/48 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/81

Abstract: A request for information (RFI) system is provided for use in communications networks including broadcast networks and the Internet. In one implementation, a code identifying an item of media content of interest (e.g. television, newspaper, magazines, billboards, radio) is captured and input to an RFI system that includes stored media tags and a search tool for matching inputs to the stored media tags. Upon receipt of the captured code, the RFI system matches the captured code with the stored media tags and provides a response to the user based on the match. The response may include or relate to follow-on or premium information relating to the content of interest. Using this information, an RFI data center or an RFI platform may credit value to a rewards account established for the network user based on the user's verified consumption of assets and/or data requests. Further, the RFI data center or RFI platform may be used to collect consumer behavior information, including purchasing decisions made by the user after consumption of assets, and correlate the consumer behavior information with the user's verified asset consumption.