Mark N Carson

US Patent:

20110153526, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Jan 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/987156

Inventors:

Howard R. Hochhalter - Ellenton FL, US
Sean P. Thorp - Palm Harbor FL, US
Mark S. Carson - St. Petersburg FL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 90/00
H04N 5/64

US Classification:

705500, 348836

Abstract:

A static ad frame used vertically and horizontally around the viewing area of a flat panel television or digital display to advertise, promote, market, and/or convey a message to individuals viewing content on the associated flat panel television or digital display via images and/or words printed on the frame's exposed front surface. It is preferably made from lightweight and rigid signboard material, and is attached to the front of the flat panel television or digital display via fastening means. No loss of functionality in the associated flat panel television or digital display occurs, or degradation of performance, as a result of signboard use. Content on the signboard is seen both actively and passively by viewers of the associated flat panel television or digital display. Optionally, a permanent message, an erasable surface that facilitates impromptu/dynamic messaging, lightweight cutouts creating 3-dimensional effects, and accommodation for infrared relay devices, may also be provided.

US Patent:

20100228621, Sep 9, 2010

Filed:

Aug 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/539613

Inventors:

Howard Richard Hochhalter - Ellenton FL, US
Sean Preston Thorp - Palm Harbor FL, US
Mark Steven Carson - St. Petersburg FL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
H04N 5/64

US Classification:

705 1444, 348794, 705 1449, 705 1461, 705 1451, 348E05128

Abstract:

A method of using a digital content display frame around a flat panel television that allows advertisers to use the attention-capturing power of television to reach a targeted demographic with content rich, high definition media in any location where a flat panel television is, or could be, located. Dynamic digital content is displayed on the centrally-located flat panel television, including plasma and LCD televisions, and/or on any combination of the display panels in the frame around it, which preferably comprises four panels in a rectangular configuration, but is not limited thereto. Digital content on any of the display panels can be independent or unified with any other panel, and/or the television. Content management of the displayed digital content can be remotely accomplished via one or more web interfaces, as well as locally via on-board USB, Cat5 wiring, firewire-type technology, and/or other means allowing quick upload of local content.