Scott H Ehrlich

US Patent:

20100169464, Jul 1, 2010

Filed:

Mar 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/719680

Inventors:

Leslie L. Grandy - Woodinville WA, US
J. Mark Hall - London, GB
Scott H. Ehrlich - Mercer Island WA, US
Randy A. Meyerson - Seattle WA, US
Edward T. Mahlum - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Jeffrey M. Chasen - Bellevue WA, US
Olaf W. Kowalik - Shoreline WA, US
Karim Meghji - Edmonds WA, US

Assignee:

REALNETWORKS, INC. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06F 17/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

709219, 715205, 715704, 705 144, 715201

Abstract:

Methods and system deliver media to users of media presentation systems. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a media server communicates with a media presentation system, such as a media player for streaming video and audio, to present subscription and non-subscription media to the user of the media presentation system. Subscription media may include multi-tiered media packages and individual media offerings as selected by the user. The media may be presented in various formats, including video, a graphical display, an audio presentation, a graphical and audio presentation, URL links, and interactive windows. Information about the user, the user's subscription status, the user's media presentation system and information about the media providers and the media offered by the media providers are maintained by the media server. The media server updates the foregoing information in accordance with the interaction between the media server, the users of media presentation systems, and the media providers.

US Patent:

20040205811, Oct 14, 2004

Filed:

Sep 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/668824

Inventors:

Leslie Grandy - Woodinville WA, US
J. Hall - London, GB
Scott Ehrlich - Mercer Island WA, US
Randy Meyerson - Seattle WA, US
Edward Mahlum - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Jeffrey Chasen - Redmond WA, US
Olaf Kowalik - Shoreline WA, US
Karim Meghji - Edmonds WA, US

International Classification:

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

US Classification:

725/028000, 725/025000, 725/045000, 725/046000

Abstract:

Methods and system deliver media to users of media presentation systems. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a media server communicates with a media presentation system, such as a media player for streaming video and audio, to present subscription and non-subscription media to the user of the media presentation system. Subscription media may include multi-tiered media packages and individual media offerings as selected by the user. The media may be presented in various formats, including video, a graphical display, an audio presentation, a graphical and audio presentation, URL links, and interactive windows. Information about the user, the user's subscription status, the user's media presentation system and information about the media providers and the media offered by the media providers are maintained by the media server. The media server updates the foregoing information in accordance with the interaction between the media server, the users of media presentation systems, and the media providers.

US Patent:

20170094333, Mar 30, 2017

Filed:

Dec 12, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/376213

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Scott H. Ehrlich - Mercer Island WA, US
Randy A. Meyerson - Seattle WA, US
Edward T. Mahlum - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Jeffrey M. Chasen - Redmond WA, US
Olaf W. Kowalik - Shoreline WA, US
Karim Meghji - Edmonds WA, US

Assignee:

INTEL CORPORATION - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/2543
H04N 21/258
H04N 21/462
H04N 21/2668
H04N 21/485
H04N 21/61
H04N 21/81
H04N 21/845
H04N 7/173
H04N 21/472

Abstract:

Methods and system deliver media to users of media presentation systems. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a media server communicates with a media presentation system, such as a media player for streaming video and audio, to present subscription and non-subscription media to the user of the media presentation system. Subscription media may include multi-tiered media packages and individual media offerings as selected by the user. The media may be presented in various formats, including video, a graphical display, an audio presentation, a graphical and audio presentation, URL links, and interactive windows. Information about the user, the user's subscription status, the user's media presentation system and information about the media providers and the media offered by the media providers are maintained by the media server. The media server updates the foregoing information in accordance with the interaction between the media server, the users of media presentation systems, and the media providers.

US Patent:

20150237399, Aug 20, 2015

Filed:

May 6, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/705860

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Scott H. Ehrlich - Mercer Island WA, US
Randy A. Meyerson - Seattle WA, US
Edward T. Mahlum - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Jeffrey M. Chasen - Redmond WA, US
Olaf W. Kowalik - Shoreline WA, US
Karim Meghji - Edmonds WA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/462
G06Q 20/14
G06Q 30/02
H04N 7/173
G06F 17/30
H04N 21/472
H04N 21/258
H04N 21/2668
H04N 21/845
H04N 21/485
H04N 21/61
H04N 21/81
G06Q 20/12
H04N 21/2543

Abstract:

Methods and system deliver media to users of media presentation systems. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a media server communicates with a media presentation system, such as a media player for streaming video and audio, to present subscription and non-subscription media to the user of the media presentation system. Subscription media may include multi-tiered media packages and individual media offerings as selected by the user. The media may be presented in various formats, including video, a graphical display, an audio presentation, a graphical and audio presentation, URL links, and interactive windows. Information about the user, the user's subscription status, the user's media presentation system and information about the media providers and the media offered by the media providers are maintained by the media server. The media server updates the foregoing information in accordance with the interaction between the media server, the users of media presentation systems, and the media providers.