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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Harpal Singh Bassali

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Media Content Delivery. Top assignees: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc., Verizon Services Corporation, Verizon Services Organization Inc.. Active years: 2012-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Harpal Singh Bassali. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/harpal-singh-bassali

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 70.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 31(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Waltham, MA (US) (2012 - 2015)
  • Kirkland, WA (US) (2015)
  • Burlington, MA (US) (2015)
  • San Francisco, CA (US) (2012 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 6,867 
 
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 249 
 
Verizon Services Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 27 
 
Verizon Services Organization Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2017

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Areas of Expertise:
Bandwidth Management
Advertisement Insertion
Media Content Delivery
Targeted Advertising
Data Distribution
Dynamic Insertion
Cross Platform Gaming
Error Recovery
Three-Dimensional Video
Buffer Management
Personalized Content
Stream Synchronization
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9774923 - Bandwidth management and advertisement insertion in media content delivery systems and methods (2017-09-26),
2. 9400982 - Real time television advertisement shaping (2016-07-26),
3. 9143737 - Data distribution (2015-09-22),
4. 8990847 - Method, computer program product, and apparatus for delivering information and commands regarding a media program (2015-03-24),
5. 8949888 - Systems and methods for efficient messaging and targeted IP multicast advertisement in communication networks (2015-02-03),
6. 8923685 - Methods and systems for dynamically balancing storage of recorded media content data between a local storage device and a network storage device (2014-12-30),
7. 8856823 - Methods and systems for synchronizing delivery of media content streams having different resolutions (2014-10-07),
8. 8843977 - Media content delivery systems and methods (2014-09-23),
9. 8839290 - Methods and systems for generating a personalized version of a media content program for a user (2014-09-16),
10. 8825765 - Cross platform gaming (2014-09-02),
11. 8750115 - Priority-based buffer management (2014-06-10),
12. 8707182 - Methods and systems for dynamically inserting an advertisement into a playback of a recorded media content instance (2014-04-22),
13. 8578406 - Methods and systems for recovering from errors associated with advertisement streams (2013-11-05),
14. 8493438 - Methods and systems for presenting three-dimensional video content (2013-07-23),
15. 8347327 - Dynamic advertisement insertion methods and systems (2013-01-01),

Title: Harpal Singh Bassali: Innovator in Media Content Delivery

Introduction

Harpal Singh Bassali is a noted inventor based in San Francisco, CA. With a remarkable portfolio of 17 patents, he has made significant contributions to the field of media content delivery systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Bassali has developed innovative methods for bandwidth management and advertisement insertion in media content delivery systems. His exemplary method involves a transport stream that carries both an advertisement channel and a program channel. It effectively detects an upcoming advertisement break within the media program stream, facilitating the insertion of a lower bit rate advertisement content stream into the program channel. This methodology not only frees bandwidth during advertisement breaks but also utilizes this bandwidth efficiently through additional advertisement streams.

Another notable patent focuses on real-time television advertisement shaping. In this system, a multimedia client receives television content that includes an advertising break. The client identifies a keyword associated with the content, communicates with an advertisement server to receive contextually relevant advertisements, and displays them during the ad breaks. This innovative approach enhances viewer engagement and optimizes advertisement delivery.

Career Highlights

Bassali has had a dynamic career, contributing to significant advancements in his field through his work with prominent companies. He has held positions at Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. and Verizon Services Organization Inc., where he was involved in developing cutting-edge technologies related to media and telecommunications.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Bassali has collaborated with talented individuals, including Michael Patrick Ruffini and Marcelo D Lechner. These partnerships have been instrumental in advancing his projects and pushing the boundaries of innovation in media content and advertisement delivery.

Conclusion

Harpal Singh Bassali's contributions to the field of media content delivery are noteworthy and impactful. His inventive spirit and dedication to improving technology have led to notable patents that enhance both viewer experience and advertising efficiency. As he continues to innovate, his work will undoubtedly influence the future of media technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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