Gregory S Garner

US Patent:

20050062888, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/665978

Inventors:

Anthony Wood - Palo Alto CA, US
Donald Woodward - San Mateo CA, US
Douglas Shannon - Mountain View CA, US
Daniel Sletten - Redwood City CA, US
Patrick Ellis - Redwood City CA, US
Gregory Garner - Springdale AR, US
Michael Kobb - Belmont CA, US

International Classification:

H04N011/00

US Classification:

348553000, 348552000

Abstract:

An exemplary HD media player device and a method for presenting HD images to a user, according to a specific embodiment, include a controller configured to manage the processing of HD video signals to present images with a resolution similar to at least the 1080 format. In one embodiment, the HD media player detects the presence of portably-stored content and then automatically performs a slideshow or any other multimedia performance. In another embodiment, HD media player includes a screen saver module.

US Patent:

20060253547, Nov 9, 2006

Filed:

Jan 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/327180

Inventors:

Anthony Wood - Palo Alto CA, US
Michael Kobb - Belmont CA, US
Gregory Garner - Springdale AR, US
Daniel Sletten - Redwood City CA, US
Donald Woodward - Monte Sereno CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709217000

Abstract:

A computer readable medium, system, method and universal music apparatus are disclosed for unifying access over a network to multiple specialized music servers. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a universal music apparatus can include a universal discovery module to discover specialized music servers responsive to one or more discovery protocols, an object manager to determine music server processes for serving music files in accordance with one or more communication protocols, and a number of interfaces each being configured to exchange data with an associated music server process using one or more communication protocols that the universal music apparatus can implement. The generalized music server functions enable the universal music apparatus to communicate with any of the discovered music servers, which typically require music players to perform only the proprietary, unique functions of a specialized music server. In one embodiment, a universal music player provides for fast browsing of music libraries, among other things.

US Patent:

20090125609, May 14, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/479156

Inventors:

Anthony John Wood - Palo Alto CA, US
Michael Joseph Kobb - Belmont CA, US
Gregory Mack Garner - Springdale AR, US
Daniel Sletten - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

Roku, LLC - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709219

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the invention provide a method, apparatus, system and computer readable medium for implementing a universal media interface and control protocol to control a universal media apparatus. The universal media interface and its control protocol facilitate communication, including issuance of generalized commands between a target device, such as an audio/video (“A/V”) device and a universal music player, thereby enabling the target device to play music from different types of music servers and specialized server processes.

US Patent:

20210257791, Aug 19, 2021

Filed:

Apr 6, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/223936

Inventors:

Gregory GARNER - San Jose CA, US
Tito THOMAS - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

ROKU, INC. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/66
H01R 27/02
H01Q 1/44
H01Q 1/46

Abstract:

The present disclosure described devices, components, connectors, and cables that connect an audio-visual device to an external antenna. Some embodiments describe a device connector for connecting the audio-visual device to an external cable. The device connector may include a supply port that is configured to receive power, data signals, and/or some combination of power and data from a source external to the audio-visual device. The device connector may also include an antenna port that is configured to connect the audio-visual device to an external antenna that is, for example, part of the same. Additionally, the device connector may include a detection mechanism that detects the presence of an antenna connection in the antenna port. When an antenna connection is detected, the audio-visual device may be configured to use one or more external antennas connected via the antenna connection to send and receive, e.g., WiFi signals.

US Patent:

20190324610, Oct 24, 2019

Filed:

Apr 24, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/960638

Inventors:

- Los Gatos CA, US
Ilya Asnis - San Jose CA, US
Gregory Mack Garner - Springdale AR, US
Tito Thomas - Los Gatos CA, US
Anthony John Wood - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Roku, Inc. - Los Gatos CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/0484
G06F 3/0482

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for customizing a user interface on a remote control (or other device, such as a display device or mobile device) based on biometrics of the user. In a non-limiting embodiment, a method operates by receiving an interaction by a user of the remote control, wherein the interaction relates to a biometric of the user. An identity of the user is determined based on the interaction. Information associated with the determined user identity is accessed. Then, the user interface on the remote control is customized based on the accessed information. The biometric may be, for example, associated with a finger size of the user, or associated with motions made by the user with the remote control in forming the interaction. In an embodiment, the user identity is verified by comparing a date/time of the interaction with viewing history of the user, and/or by comparing the date/time of the interaction with a schedule of the user.

US Patent:

20180286607, Oct 4, 2018

Filed:

Apr 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/477275

Inventors:

- Los Gatos CA, US
Scott Edward DE HAAS - Saratoga CA, US
Gregory Mack GARNER - Springdale AR, US
Jeffrey John PETERS - Pleasant Hill CA, US
Anthony WOOD - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

H01H 13/83
H05K 5/00
G08C 17/02
G06K 19/077
G06K 19/07

Abstract:

Described herein are several examples of an apparatus that features receptacles configured to accept interchangeable buttons. Each of the interchangeable buttons has a receptacle interface on a first side, which allows them to electrically connect to and communicate with the aforementioned apparatus, and a unique user-perceivable label on a second side. Electronic elements embedded in each interchangeable button, or alternatively located on its first side, correspond to a unique user-perceivable label. Based on these electronic elements, the apparatus recognizes each button individually, and identifies their user-perceivable label. As a result, the interchangeable buttons may be re-positioned on the apparatus and maintain their intended functionality according to their user-perceivable label. In addition, new interchangeable buttons with different user-perceivable labels and new functionality, according to their labels, can be introduced to the apparatus.

US Patent:

20180122373, May 3, 2018

Filed:

Nov 2, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/341552

Inventors:

- Los Gatos GA, US
Gregory M. GARNER - Saratoga CA, US

Assignee:

ROKU, Inc. - Los Gatos CA

International Classification:

G10L 15/22
G10L 15/08
G10L 15/30
H04R 1/40

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for controlling a media device and a display device using audio commands. In so doing, some embodiments operate to suppress noise from the display device, and enhance audio commands from users. Some embodiments operate by determining a position of the display device and de-enhancing audio from the display device based on the display device position. The position of the user is determined, and audio from the user based on the user position is enhanced. Then, a command in the enhanced user audio is identified, and the media device and/or the display device are caused to operate according to the command.

US Patent:

20170034587, Feb 2, 2017

Filed:

Jul 30, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/813584

Inventors:

- Saratoga CA, US
Gregory M. Garner - Saratoga CA, US

Assignee:

Roku, Inc. - Saratoga CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/63
H04N 21/462
H04N 21/45
H04N 21/426

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for the solid state capture of broadcast media. Multimedia content is received by a first tuner over one or more channels. A request is received from a networked device for the multimedia content from a particular one of the channels. The requested multimedia content is unavailable to a second tuner of the networked device. The requested multimedia content is provided over a network to the networked device.