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Patent 2656745 Summary

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(12) Patent Application: (11) CA 2656745
(54) English Title: PROJECT TR: "TELEVISION REVOLUTION"
(54) French Title: PROJET TR : LA TELE REVOLUTIONNAIRE
Status: Deemed Abandoned and Beyond the Period of Reinstatement - Pending Response to Notice of Disregarded Communication
Bibliographic Data
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):
  • H4N 21/41 (2011.01)
  • H4N 21/433 (2011.01)
  • H4N 21/478 (2011.01)
  • H4N 21/4782 (2011.01)
  • H4N 21/4788 (2011.01)
(72) Inventors :
  • DEE, MARCEL J. (Canada)
(73) Owners :
  • MARCEL J. DEE
(71) Applicants :
  • MARCEL J. DEE (Canada)
(74) Agent:
(74) Associate agent:
(45) Issued:
(22) Filed Date: 2009-02-17
(41) Open to Public Inspection: 2010-08-17
Examination requested: 2009-02-17
Availability of licence: N/A
Dedicated to the Public: N/A
(25) Language of filing: English

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): No

(30) Application Priority Data: None

Abstracts

English Abstract


TR is a digital box which uses the power of Boxee and Slingbox as one to
revolutionize the way
Canadians view television. Much like Facebook, TR allows the user to connect
with their friends
and families by logging into a personalized TR account at home using the TR
digital box to view
content on their television set, or using Boxee to view content online. Once
logged into their TR
account, the user can rate and recommend the content they watch, chat (through
Facebook live
chat or Twitter) while viewing content, or review their friends' recent
viewing activities. TR
allows for 100% user control. Viewers can also watch a station live, or go
back and watch a show
they've missed.


Claims

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CLAIMS:
.cndot. TR Digital box connects to Internet wirelessly
.cndot. Individual account-based interface (based on Boxee and Facebook)
.cndot. Users will login from home or a friend's house using the TR Digital
box to view
content through their television set; if viewing online, users will log into
Boxee
.cndot. Account will show recent activities, recommended content, and the
ability to see
what friends and family are watching by being connected to them through their
personal "friend" list
.cndot. Facebook powered chat option during television and media viewing
.cndot. Twitter updates during media viewing or commercial breaks
.cndot. Wireless keyboard is recommended for user if they do not use iPhone or
Blackberry to connect to Twitter/FB while watching TV
.cndot. Tag based advertising: All content will be tagged for advertisers to
easily place
ads into programs that are most related to the content that they are
advertising
(new ads will run during older shows based on tags)
.cndot. User friendly navigation of content: while watching LIVE content, user
can rewind
what they have just seen, or choose previous episodes from the menu
.cndot. (Using the power of Boxee) If you missed a show, you can select the
channel and
check the stations archives to view
.cndot. (Using the power of Boxee) You can stream content from your PC or Mac
.cndot. Rogers On Demand, Blockbuster or iTunes will be available on Boxee for
users to
download and buy movies
.cndot. (Using the technology of Slingbox) You can view your content from
anywhere
.cndot. Categories for most viewed shows by City, Province, and Country will
be available
on the TR digital box
.cndot. All shows that previously aired will be archived into their own
category, e.g. sub
category > 3rd Rock > Season 3 > ep. 67 aired January 27th 2009
.cndot. Streaming of TV is Live
.cndot. If a show is missed, the user can choose to subscribe to a feed which
sends new
content alerts
.cndot. Songs from a TV show can be purchased via iTunes (and stored in Boxee)
.cndot. Shows expire after a month of storage
.cndot. DRM movies will be stored in TR box once bought
.cndot. Power output to plug in external devices (such as DVD players,
stereos, and
gaming consoles). When plugged into Project TR, a new channel will pop up and
put TR to sleep (using energy efficient power). The user will be able to
switch
back using the TR remote. TR shuts down after one hour of inactivity

Description

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CA 02656745 2009-02-17
Project TR: "Television Revolution"
Bringing the things we love about the Internet to Television.
FACT: In February 2009, analog systems will be shut off and we will enter the
digital era.
I would like to change the way Canadians view television and media.
Television networks are teasing Canadians with content control by offering on
demand viewing.
As technology increases it's potential, I would like to bring something that
would be a first in
Canada, perhaps a first in the world.
Using the power and technology of Boxee and Slingbox made into one device I
would like to
propose the new era of television - the Project TR digital box.
About Boxee: on a laptop or connected to an HDTV, Boxee gives you a true
entertainment
experience to enjoy your movies, TV shows, music and photos, as well as
streaming content
from websites like Hulu, Netflix, ABC, CBS, Comedy Central, Last.fm, and
flickr.
(www.boxee.com)
About Slingbox: a TV streaming device that enables users to remotely view
their home's cable,
satellite, or personal video recorder (PVR) programming from an Internet-
enabled computer
with a broadband Internet connection. (www.slingmedia.com)

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Event History

Description Date
Time Limit for Reversal Expired 2012-02-17
Application Not Reinstated by Deadline 2012-02-17
Inactive: Adhoc Request Documented 2011-12-09
Inactive: Adhoc Request Documented 2011-11-22
Inactive: IPC deactivated 2011-07-29
Inactive: IPC deactivated 2011-07-29
Inactive: Adhoc Request Documented 2011-06-13
Deemed Abandoned - Failure to Respond to Notice Requiring a Translation 2011-06-01
Inactive: Incomplete 2011-03-01
Deemed Abandoned - Failure to Respond to Maintenance Fee Notice 2011-02-17
Inactive: IPC from PCS 2011-01-10
Inactive: IPC from PCS 2011-01-10
Inactive: IPC from PCS 2011-01-10
Inactive: First IPC derived 2011-01-10
Inactive: Adhoc Request Documented 2011-01-10
Inactive: IPC from PCS 2011-01-10
Inactive: IPC from PCS 2011-01-10
Inactive: IPC expired 2011-01-01
Inactive: IPC expired 2011-01-01
Inactive: IPC assigned 2010-11-24
Inactive: IPC removed 2010-11-24
Inactive: First IPC assigned 2010-11-24
Inactive: IPC assigned 2010-11-24
Inactive: IPC removed 2010-11-24
Application Published (Open to Public Inspection) 2010-08-17
Inactive: Cover page published 2010-08-16
Inactive: IPC assigned 2010-04-22
Inactive: First IPC assigned 2010-04-22
Inactive: IPC assigned 2010-04-22
Reinstatement Requirements Deemed Compliant for All Abandonment Reasons 2009-04-02
Inactive: Filing certificate - RFE (English) 2009-04-02
Letter Sent 2009-03-30
Application Received - Regular National 2009-03-27
All Requirements for Examination Determined Compliant 2009-02-17
Request for Examination Requirements Determined Compliant 2009-02-17
Small Entity Declaration Determined Compliant 2009-02-17

Abandonment History

Abandonment Date Reason Reinstatement Date
2011-06-01
2011-02-17

Fee History

Fee Type Anniversary Year Due Date Paid Date
Application fee - small 2009-02-17
Request for examination - small 2009-02-17
Owners on Record

Note: Records showing the ownership history in alphabetical order.

Current Owners on Record
MARCEL J. DEE
Past Owners on Record
None
Past Owners that do not appear in the "Owners on Record" listing will appear in other documentation within the application.
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Abstract 2011-12-28 1 17
Abstract 2009-02-16 1 17
Description 2009-02-16 1 27
Claims 2009-02-16 1 47
Drawings 2009-02-16 3 97
Claims 2011-12-28 1 47
Description 2011-12-28 1 27
Acknowledgement of Request for Examination 2009-03-29 1 176
Filing Certificate (English) 2009-04-01 1 156
Notice: Maintenance Fee Reminder 2010-11-17 1 120
Courtesy - Abandonment Letter (Maintenance Fee) 2011-04-13 1 173
Courtesy - Abandonment Letter (incomplete) 2011-07-26 1 164
Second Notice: Maintenance Fee Reminder 2011-08-17 1 123
Notice: Maintenance Fee Reminder 2011-11-20 1 120
Correspondence 2009-04-01 2 44
Correspondence 2011-01-20 2 96
Correspondence 2011-02-28 1 27
Correspondence 2011-02-28 4 105
Correspondence 2011-07-03 2 161
Correspondence 2011-07-23 2 119
Correspondence 2011-09-01 2 76
Correspondence 2011-12-07 5 194