Gerrit Niemeijer

This inventor holds 81 USPTO granted patents and 12 published patent applications, plus 6 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Media Advertising Technology (CPC class H04N). Top assignees: Visible World, Inc., Freewheel Media, Inc., Tivo Corporation. Active years: 2008-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gerrit Niemeijer. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gerrit-niemeijer

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 81 (Patent Applications = 12)

% Patents Active = 91.4

CIPO Patents = 6 (Patent Applications = 4)

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 10)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 345(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 265(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

New York, NY (US) (2011)
Maplewood, NJ (US) (2008 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

Freewheel Media, Inc.

Adeia Media Holdings LLC

patents

Years Active: 2008-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Media Packaging

Addressable Advertising

Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation

Content Storage

Digital Program Insertion

Demographic Optimization

Video Compression

Personalized Messaging

Resource Allocation

Audience Exchange

Program Promotions

Content Delivery

81 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12739459 - Systems and methods for client-based addressable advertising (2026-09-15),

2. 12689780 - Dynamic bandwidth allocation for addressable content (2026-07-21),

3. 12483754 - Systems, methods and computer-readable media for local content storage within a media network (2025-11-25),

4. 12470779 - Targeting television advertisements based on automatic optimization of demographic information (2025-11-11),

5. 12335545 - Systems, methods and computer-readable media for resource-based allocation of content transmitted in a media network (2025-06-17),

6. 12273599 - Value-based TV advertising audience exchange (2025-04-08),

7. 12238351 - Systems and methods for media packaging (2025-02-25),

8. 12212796 - Systems and methods for client-based addressable advertising (2025-01-28),

9. 12167057 - Dynamic bandwidth allocation for addressable content (2024-12-10),

10. 12142302 - Time compressing a sequence of frames of content (2024-11-12),

11. 12114050 - System and method for digital program insertion in cable systems (2024-10-08),

12. 12093976 - Systems, methods and computer-readable media for determining outcomes for program promotions (2024-09-17),

13. 11956490 - Systems and methods for client-based addressable advertising (2024-04-09),

14. 11956489 - Systems and methods for client-based addressable advertising (2024-04-09),

15. 11870839 - Systems and methods for cache-based content delivery (2024-01-09),

Title: Innovations by Gerrit Niemeijer: A Leader in Addressable Advertising Technologies

Introduction

Gerrit Niemeijer, based in Maplewood, NJ, is an accomplished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 74 patents. His work primarily focuses on innovations in addressable advertising, pushing the boundaries of how media can engage with audiences.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, two standout technologies are noteworthy. The first is titled "Systems and Methods for Client-Based Addressable Advertising." This innovation enables television broadcast facilities to insert in-band messages that allow receivers to showcase addressable advertisements to viewers. The second patent, "Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation for Addressable Content," describes a methodology for push-based dynamic bandwidth allocation in a digital network. This patent details how bandwidth can be allocated based on a trigger from a content distribution stream, allowing for more efficient delivery of addressable content during targeted advertising breaks.

Career Highlights

Gerrit has collaborated with several notable companies throughout his career. He has worked with Visible World, Inc. and Freewheel Media, Inc., contributing to the evolution of advertising technologies that cater specifically to audience preferences and behaviors. His innovations have played a vital role in enhancing viewer engagement and optimizing advertising strategies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Gerrit has had the pleasure of working alongside talented individuals such as Seth M. Haberman and Alex Jansen. Collaborating with such experts has helped foster an environment of creativity and technical advancement, resulting in groundbreaking innovations in the advertising industry.

Conclusion

Gerrit Niemeijer's contributions to addressable advertising technologies mark him as a prominent figure in the invention landscape. With a significant number of patents to his name and impactful collaborations behind him, his work continues to influence how advertisers reach and engage their target audiences effectively. As the industry evolves, his innovations will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of advertising.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.