Mark Stephen Wood

US Patent:

6578203, Jun 10, 2003

Filed:

May 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/322411

Inventors:

Mark A. Wood - Decatur GA 30033

International Classification:

H04N 716

US Classification:

725141, 725 68, 725 74, 725 80, 348143, 348157, 455351

Abstract:

A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.

US Patent:

7124425, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Aug 31, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/386613

Inventors:

Mark A. Wood - Decatur GA, US

Assignee:

Immersion Entertainment, L.L.C. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

H04N 7/20

US Classification:

725 68, 725 64, 725 67, 725 73, 725 85, 348157, 348158, 359630, 381381

Abstract:

A head mounted display in a video/audio system includes a display device, a head mount, noise reduction devices, and a speaker. The display device is coupled to the head mount and produces visual images based on received video signals. The head mount is mounted on the user's head and is coupled to the noise reduction devices, which cover the user's ears such that external noise is reduced. The noise reduction devices are coupled together via a strap that fits around the user head. The noise reduction devices are coupled to and house speakers that produce sound signals based on received audio signals. As a result, the user may see the video images produced by the display device and clearly hear the sounds produced by the speaker, and the external noise heard by the user is reduced.

US Patent:

7210160, Apr 24, 2007

Filed:

May 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/159666

Inventors:

Mark A. Wood - Decatur GA, US

Assignee:

Immersion Entertainment, L.L.C. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

725 81, 348552

Abstract:

The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.

US Patent:

7593687, Sep 22, 2009

Filed:

Mar 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/070353

Inventors:

Geoffrey L. Anderson - Atlanta GA, US
Mark A. Wood - Decatur GA, US

Assignee:

Immersion Entertainment, LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04H 40/00
H03J 7/32

US Classification:

455 306, 455145

Abstract:

A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.

US Patent:

7929903, Apr 19, 2011

Filed:

Sep 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/557725

Inventors:

Geoffrey L. Anderson - Atlanta GA, US
Mark A. Wood - Boca Raton FL, US
Robert J. Kniskern - Fort Wayne IN, US
Todd H. Steele - Fort Wayne IN, US

Assignee:

Immersion Entertainment, LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04H 40/00
H04H 20/71
H03J 7/32
H04M 1/00
H04B 1/38

US Classification:

455 306, 455145, 455 303, 455566, 455567, 4555561, 455557

Abstract:

A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.

US Patent:

8239910, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/932449

Inventors:

Mark A. Wood - Decatur GA, US

Assignee:

Immersion Entertainment - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04N 7/173

US Classification:

725118, 725 63, 725135, 348157

Abstract:

A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.

US Patent:

20020057364, May 16, 2002

Filed:

Apr 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/837128

Inventors:

Tazwell Anderson - Atlanta GA, US
Mark Wood - Decatur GA, US
Geoffrey Anderson - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

H04N007/00

US Classification:

348/552000

Abstract:

A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the user's face, and.

US Patent:

20040006774, Jan 8, 2004

Filed:

Jun 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/453385

Inventors:

Tazwell Anderson - Atlanta GA, US
Mark Wood - Decatur GA, US

International Classification:

G06F003/00
H04N005/445
G06F013/00
H04N007/16
H04N005/38

US Classification:

725/147000, 725/135000, 725/059000, 348/723000

Abstract:

A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.