Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004-2006
Title: Innovations of Nicholas Joseph Mankovich
Introduction
Nicholas Joseph Mankovich is a notable inventor based in Yorktown Heights, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of digital television technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing viewer experience through innovative systems and methods.
Latest Patents
One of Mankovich's latest patents is titled "Apparatus and method for dynamically updating a viewer profile in a digital television device." This invention discloses an apparatus designed to update a viewer profile stored in a digital television device. The apparatus includes receiver circuitry that receives audio-video data packets associated with multiple incoming television signals. It extracts at least one data request data packet containing a first data request operable to retrieve a first requested profile datum from the stored viewer profile. An update controller then determines if the first requested profile datum is present in the viewer profile. If it is not present, the update controller displays information related to the first requested profile datum on the associated television screen.
Another significant patent is the "Closed loop addressable advertising system and method of operation." This invention describes an addressable advertising system that includes receiver circuitry for receiving an incoming television signal from an external source. It generates an original baseband video signal and transmits it to a display associated with the advertising system. The system also features a local storage device for storing a variety of replacement video advertisements. An advertisement controller detects a first swap control signal transmitted in the incoming television signal and causes the receiver circuitry to generate a replacement baseband video signal from a selected replacement video advertisement.
Career Highlights
Mankovich is currently employed at Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V., where he continues to innovate in the field of digital television technology. His work has significantly impacted how viewers interact with television content.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Lalitha Agnihotri and Nevenka Dimitrova, who contribute to the collaborative environment at Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V.
Conclusion
Nicholas Joseph Mankovich is a distinguished inventor whose work in digital television technology has led to multiple patents that enhance viewer experience. His contributions continue to shape the future of television.