Mark S Berner

US Patent:

8638517, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

Nov 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/681242

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US
David Lowe - Foster City CA, US

Assignee:

Winview, Inc. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

G11B 5/09

US Classification:

360 65, 381103, 463 40, 463 41, 463 42

Abstract:

A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

US Patent:

20130079081, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/681172

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US
David Lowe - Foster City CA, US

Assignee:

WINVIEW, INC. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/472

US Classification:

463 9, 463 42, 463 16, 725 92, 725 32

Abstract:

A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

US Patent:

20130079092, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/681123

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US
David Lowe - Foster City CA, US

Assignee:

WINVIEW, INC. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/61
A63F 13/12

US Classification:

463 16, 463 42

Abstract:

A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

US Patent:

20130079093, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/681307

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US
David Lowe - Foster City CA, US

Assignee:

Winview, Inc. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

H04N 5/04

US Classification:

463 16, 463 42, 348515

Abstract:

A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

US Patent:

20130079135, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/681285

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US
David Lowe - Foster City CA, US

Assignee:

WINVIEW, INC. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/436

US Classification:

463 31, 463 42, 725 80

Abstract:

A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

US Patent:

20130079150, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/681211

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US
David Lowe - Foster City CA, US

Assignee:

WINVIEW, INC. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/27

US Classification:

463 42

Abstract:

A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

US Patent:

20130079151, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/681263

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US
David Lowe - Foster City CA, US

Assignee:

WINVIEW, INC. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

H04N 21/43

US Classification:

463 42, 725 62

Abstract:

A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

US Patent:

20130196774, Aug 1, 2013

Filed:

Jan 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/739347

Inventors:

Mark K. Berner - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark J. Micheli - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

WINVIEW, INC. - Carmel CA

International Classification:

A63F 13/12

US Classification:

463 42

Abstract:

A system and method are provided for updating game participants. In some embodiments, participants receive game control information via a one-way broadcast. The method selects a set of sampling participants. In some embodiments, selection occurs prior to start of the game. The method of some embodiments establishes a two-way connection between a server and each sampling participant. During each discrete game period, the method receives data for the sampling participant's game period performance. Based on the received data, the method determines performance for the game period and broadcasts this information to a non-sampling participant. In some embodiments, the non-sampling participant determines a standing relative to other participants. Some embodiments provide a method and system for detecting unusual performance. An average performance level is calculated. Based on the average performance level, a participant improvement factor is tracked, stored and compared to a threshold value.

Address:

44293 Windmill Dr, Canton, MI 48187

Phone:

734 453-6734

VIN:

3FAHP07ZX7R260263

Make:

FORD

Model:

FUSION

Year:

2007