Richard John Berger

US Patent:

20120066059, Mar 15, 2012

Filed:

Sep 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/227795

Inventors:

Richard Berger - Westlake Village CA, US

Assignee:

SONY PICTURES TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Culver City CA
SONY CORPORATION - Tokyo

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

705 1449, 707769, 707E17014

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for retrieving and presenting video clips. In one implementation, a computer system provides a clip engine implemented within a software application to retrieve video clips from a database. The clip engine receives requests for video clips in different modes and provides video data matching the requests. The modes may include, e.g., a daily mode, a search mode, a quiz mode, and a response form mode, and may include information to allow purchase of the video content, e.g., a movie or television program, associated with the clip. A desktop or digital widget, e.g., a calendar application, may be provided to deliver new video clips each day. The widget may also provide an option to buy the content item. The widget may run on a portable device, e.g., mobile phone, media player, computer, or another device, such as a game console or television.

US Patent:

20120173333, Jul 5, 2012

Filed:

Dec 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/336472

Inventors:

Richard Berger - Westlake Village CA, US

Assignee:

SONY PICTURES TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Culver City CA
SONY CORPORATION - Tokyo

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G06Q 30/06

US Classification:

705 1449, 705 261, 705 2661, 705 265

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods to implement a technique for selling content such as movies online. In one implementation, a user obtains permission from the content owner to sell access to an item of video content. The user acts as a promoter for the content and receives compensation from the content owner for each sale. The user does not have or create copies to transfer to buyers—the commercial transaction and fulfillment are provided by the content owner. The user can build a library or online store of content that the user promotes. In another implementation, the system provides significant gifting functionality for content items, such as for providing previews and gift wrapping skins for gifted content items.

US Patent:

20120173625, Jul 5, 2012

Filed:

Dec 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/336417

Inventors:

Richard Berger - Westlake Village CA, US

Assignee:

SONY PICTURES TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Culver City CA
SONY CORPORATION - Tokyo

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709204

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for sharing movie information online. In one implementation, the user of an online movie service can share information about the contents of a library or other such rights locker, e.g., under Ultraviolet™ and DECE. Users may also share likes and dislikes. The movie service may make suggestions based on the contents of the user's library and the contents of other user's libraries, such as those of the user's designated friends. A user can become a follower or fan of another user and receive recommendations based on the target user's profile or specific recommendations made by the target. The user can receive a credit on their account or on a related account when another user makes a purchase that is attributable to that user, e.g., from a recommendation. A user may be designated as an influencer when followed by a sufficient number of other users.

US Patent:

20130246226, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

May 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/890708

Inventors:

- Tokyo, JP
Richard Berger - Westlake Village CA, US

Assignee:

Sony Pictures Technologies, Inc. - Culver City CA
Sony Corporation - Tokyo

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06

US Classification:

705 271

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods to implement a technique for selling content such as movies online. In one implementation, a user obtains permission from the content owner to sell access to an item of video content. The user acts as a promoter for the content and receives compensation from the content owner for each sale. The user does not have or create copies to transfer to buyers—the commercial transaction and fulfillment are provided by the content owner. The user can build a library or online store of content that the user promotes. In another implementation, the system provides significant gifting functionality for content items, such as for providing previews and gift wrapping skins for gifted content items.

US Patent:

20190364337, Nov 28, 2019

Filed:

Aug 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/537688

Inventors:

- Tokyo, JP
- Culver City CA, US
Richard Berger - Westlake Village CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/466
H04N 21/258
H04N 21/4784
H04N 21/475
H04N 21/4788
G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/10

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for sharing movie information online. In one implementation, the user of an online movie service can share information about the contents of a library or other such rights locker, e.g., under Ultraviolet™ and DECE. Users may also share likes and dislikes. The movie service may make suggestions based on the contents of the user's library and the contents of other user's libraries, such as those of the user's designated friends. A user can become a follower or fan of another user and receive recommendations based on the target user's profile or specific recommendations made by the target. The user can receive a credit on their account or on a related account when another user makes a purchase that is attributable to that user, e.g., from a recommendation. A user may be designated as an influencer when followed by a sufficient number of other users.

US Patent:

20190272584, Sep 5, 2019

Filed:

May 21, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/417762

Inventors:

- Tokyo, JP
- Culver City CA, US
Richard Berger - Westlake Village CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06
G06Q 30/02

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods to implement a technique for selling content such as movies online. In one implementation, a user obtains permission from the content owner to sell access to an item of video content. The user acts as a promoter for the content and receives compensation from the content owner for each sale. The user does not have or create copies to transfer to buyers—the commercial transaction and fulfillment are provided by the content owner. The user can build a library or online store of content that the user promotes. In another implementation, the system provides significant gifting functionality for content items, such as for providing previews and gift wrapping skins for gifted content items.