Kenneth James Randall

US Patent:

8601510, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Oct 21, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/909118

Inventors:

John Araki - Tustin CA, US
Kenneth M. Randall - Eastvale CA, US
Klaus Libor - Ladera Ranch CA, US
Arthur B. Moore - Arcadia CA, US

Assignee:

Westinghouse Digital, LLC - Orange CA

International Classification:

H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 41, 725 44, 348734

Abstract:

A method of controlling an interactive television includes displaying a layout on the interactive television that includes one or more visual cues to prompt a user regarding an action (click action) to be taken on an input device to activate a predetermined function (click event). The visual cues may include multiple visual cues, at least one of which is a visual cue for a cursor-based action that includes positioning a cursor with an input device, and another is a visual cue for a movement-based action that includes moving the input device.

US Patent:

20110004839, Jan 6, 2011

Filed:

Jul 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/828559

Inventors:

Derek Cha - Tustin CA, US
Kenneth Randall - Anaheim CA, US
Liem Thanh Nguyen - Westminster CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715765

Abstract:

A user-customized computer display method allows a user to interactively populate a template to produce a layout that may later be used as a desktop for display on a computer system. The user is able to select a template from a series of templates that may be represented as thumbnail images, and populate the template with content items, such as programs, documents, and/or urls, thereby producing a layout. A template design tool may be used to produce custom template configurations. The user may select a layout from the same thumbnail screen that allows selection of templates for population or re-population. The method may also allow association of layouts with monitor configuration, and simple and intuitive configuration of multi-monitor systems.

US Patent:

20110093888, Apr 21, 2011

Filed:

Oct 21, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/909106

Inventors:

John Araki - Tustin CA, US
Kenneth M. Randall - Eastvale CA, US
Klaus Libor - Ladera Ranch CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 37

Abstract:

A method of selecting content for display on an interactive television may involve a multilevel selection process that includes selectable hot zones, for example in corners of a graphical user interface, and a central menu area. Selection of a hot zone may cause an increase in size or extension of the zone, prompting a further selection. This may lead to a display of content items in a central menu, with the user selecting content for display from the central menu.

US Patent:

20110093890, Apr 21, 2011

Filed:

Oct 21, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/909130

Inventors:

John Araki - Tustin CA, US
Kenneth M. Randall - Eastvale CA, US
Klaus Libor - Ladera Ranch CA, US
Arthur B. Moore - Arcadia CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 37

Abstract:

A method of controlling a television increasing a control function when a user-movable object is on one side of a line displayed on a layout, and decreasing the control function when the user-movable object is on the other side of the line. The method may involve movements in one, two, or three dimensions.

US Patent:

20110166968, Jul 7, 2011

Filed:

Jun 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/816553

Inventors:

Richard Yin-Ching Houng - Irvine CA, US
Douglas Q. Woo - Hermosa Beach CA, US
John Araki - Tustin CA, US
Kenneth Randall - Anaheim CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/16
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 30, 725 30

Abstract:

A display device is initially provided with a deactivated feature that may be selectively activated as needed by an end user, with notification of the activation provided to an activation service. The activation service may provide an activation code or other activation either to the display device directly, or alternatively to the end user, for use in the activation process to activate the initially-deactivated feature. As another alternative the activation service may receive notification after the activation, or during the activation process, without necessarily providing any activation code or other key. The activation service may make use of the activation notification, such as for marketing purposes of determination of licensing fees due in connection with the initially-deactivated feature. The registration code may be used to create an activation code used for activating the initially-deactivated feature.

US Patent:

20140040949, Feb 6, 2014

Filed:

Oct 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/047389

Inventors:

Kenneth M. Randall - Eastvale CA, US
Klaus Libor - Ladera Ranch CA, US
Arthur B. Moore - Arcadia CA, US

Assignee:

Westinghouse Digital, LLC - Orange CA

International Classification:

H04N 5/44

US Classification:

725 37

Abstract:

A method of controlling a television increasing a control function when a user-movable object is on one side of a line displayed on a layout, and decreasing the control function when the user-movable object is on the other side of the line. The method may involve movements in one, two, or three dimensions.