Robin D Hayes

US Patent:

8261300, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Jun 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/474039

Inventors:

James M. Barton - Alviso CA, US
Paul Stevens - Felton CA, US
David Sandford - Berkeley CA, US
Robin Hayes - Palo Alto CA, US
Margret Schmidt - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

TiVo Inc. - Alviso CA

International Classification:

H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 42, 725 32, 725 58, 725 60, 725 61, 725 89

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a “save or delete” menu. In addition to the “save” and “delete” options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching.

US Patent:

20070157440, Jul 12, 2007

Filed:

Jan 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/327768

Inventors:

Deborah Malkin - Santa Cruz CA, US
Shelby Graham - Santa Cruz CA, US
Robin Hayes - Gardiner NY, US

International Classification:

A44B 19/26

US Classification:

024429000

Abstract:

A kit for constructing and attaching decorative tabs for slide zipper fasteners or other articles, comprising: a housing element which may be Z-shaped: a plurality of fastening elements (the plurality of fastening elements are housed in the housing element); a plurality of ring elements, each of which may be selectively secured to one of the plurality of fastening elements (the plurality of ring elements are housed in the housing element); a plurality of decorative charms, beads, and/or bases each of which may be selectively secured to a ring element of the plurality of ring elements or a fastening element of the plurality of fastening elements as desired (the plurality of decorative charms, beads, and/or bases are housed in the housing element); whereby any combination of decorative charm, bead or base, ring element, and fastening element may be combined to create a decorative tab for a slide zipper fastener or other article. The kit may further include a plurality of decorative items for use on the tabs.

US Patent:

20070300263, Dec 27, 2007

Filed:

Jul 24, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/492281

Inventors:

James M. Barton - Alviso, CA
Paul Stevens - Felton CA, US
David Sandford - Berkeley CA, US
Robin Hayes - Palo Alto CA, US
Margret Schmidt - Redwood City CA, US
Bruce Klein - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/173
H04H 9/00
H04N 7/10
G06F 13/00
G06F 3/00
H04N 7/16
H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 60, 725 61, 725 24, 725 13, 725 32, 725 58

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a “save or delete” menu. In addition to the “save” and “delete” options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching.

US Patent:

20120131458, May 24, 2012

Filed:

Nov 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/950857

Inventors:

Robin Hayes - Castro Valley CA, US

Assignee:

TiVo Inc. - Alviso CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06F 3/041

US Classification:

715716, 715863, 345173

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a flick motion is detected on a touch screen interface of a first device. In response to detecting the flick motion: data associated with the flick motion is identified and transmitted to a second device. The data may be automatically displayed in response to detecting the flick motion.

US Patent:

20120179967, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Jan 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/986054

Inventors:

Robin Hayes - Castro Valley CA, US

Assignee:

TiVo Inc. - Alviso CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/01
G06F 3/033

US Classification:

715719, 715863

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a slide gesture is detected, in a particular area on a touch screen interface of a device, from a first location in the particular area to a second location in the particular area. A video playback command is identified based at least on the slide gesture and an action associated with the video playback command is performed.

US Patent:

20120179970, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Jan 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/986060

Inventors:

Robin Hayes - Castro Valley CA, US

Assignee:

TiVo Inc. - Alviso CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/01
G06F 3/033

US Classification:

715722, 715863

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a number of parallel gestures are detected, in a particular area on a touch screen interface of a device. A command is identified based at least on the parallel gestures and an action associated with the command is performed.

US Patent:

20120328263, Dec 27, 2012

Filed:

Aug 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/602027

Inventors:

James M. Barton - Alviso CA, US
Paul Stevens - Felton CA, US
David Sandford - Berkeley CA, US
Robin Hayes - Palo Alto CA, US
Margret Schmidt - Redwood City CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/775

US Classification:

386230, 386E0507

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a “save or delete” menu. In addition to the “save” and “delete” options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching.

US Patent:

20130195423, Aug 1, 2013

Filed:

Oct 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/655371

Inventors:

TiVo Inc. - Alviso CA, US
Paul STEVENS - Felton CA, US
David SANFORD - Berkeley CA, US
Robin HAYES - Palo Alto CA, US
Margret SCHMIDT - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

TIVO INC. - Alviso CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/81

US Classification:

386239

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a “save or delete” menu. In addition to the “save” and “delete” options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching.