James Andrew Roth

US Patent:

7343052, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Apr 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/119993

Inventors:

James M. Roth - Novato CA, US
Kenneth G. Oetzel - Novato CA, US

Assignee:

Sonic Solutions - Novato CA

International Classification:

G06K 9/32

US Classification:

382299, 345698, 345 33, 345672, 34833311, 34824099

Abstract:

The invention relates generally to improvements in systems used in the development (“authoring”) of interactive visual media. More particularly, the invention relates to (a) the automatic or semi-automatic generation of a set of files representing “zoomed-in” sections of a master high-resolution image file, and (b) the automatic or semi-automatic generation of the logical data required to allow navigation of the generated files by an end-user of an interactive visual medium, including but not limited to such optical disc formats as DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, and Super Video CD, as well as media hosted by a server and delivered over a network.

US Patent:

20080166067, Jul 10, 2008

Filed:

Mar 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/045629

Inventors:

James M. Roth - Novato CA, US
Kenneth G. Oetzel - Novato CA, US

Assignee:

SONIC SOLUTIONS - Novato CA

International Classification:

G06K 9/32

US Classification:

382299

Abstract:

The invention relates generally to improvements in systems used in the development of interactive visual media. More particularly, the invention relates in some embodiments to (a) the automatic or semi-automatic generation of a set of files representing “zoomed-in” sections of a master high-resolution image file, and (b) the automatic or semi-automatic generation of the logical data required to allow navigation of the generated files by an end-user of an interactive visual medium, including but not limited to such optical disc formats as DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, and Super Video CD, as well as media hosted by a server and delivered over a network.

US Patent:

20160295273, Oct 6, 2016

Filed:

Mar 31, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/674165

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
James Roth - Novato CA, US
Matthew Dymek - Wynnewood PA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/431
H04N 21/439
H04N 21/81
H04N 21/442
H04N 21/466

Abstract:

Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that presents an appropriate audio cue based on a search request received from a user. For example, the media guidance application may determine that a media asset corresponding to the search request is of particular relevance to the user (e.g., it belongs to the user's favorite genre). The media guidance application may then determine an audio cue (e.g., a well-known sound effect) associated with the media asset and generate the audio cue for presentation. The media guidance application may also determine an animated image cue associated with the media asset and generate that for display as well. This may allow users, especially those with vision-related disabilities, to more easily identify media assets that may be particularly relevant to them.

US Patent:

20140095358, Apr 3, 2014

Filed:

Sep 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/630955

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
James Roth - Novato CA, US
Michael Nichols - La Canada CA, US
Walter Klappert - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06

US Classification:

705 272

Abstract:

Methods and systems are described herein for providing a storefront administration application which provides improved design and review capabilities for the makers of virtual storefronts. The storefront administration application receives, stores, and processes information associated with virtual storefronts and product listings to allow sellers the ability to inspect and modify the appearance of their virtual storefronts at a past, current, and/or future date based on the products that are, or will be, available.