KTNV (Channel 13 Las Vegas) — Patent Infringement Claim Chart
Comparing KTNV's livestream/mobile streaming to US 10,205,986 B2 and US 10,958,961 B2. Payment due in seven (7) days.
Ownership: KTNV is owned by The E. W. Scripps Company (ABC affiliate, Las Vegas).
Source: KTNV page + station profile.
US 10,958,961 B2 — Independent Claim 1 (verbatim)
"1. A method for presenting streaming image content comprising:
receiving real-time streaming image content captured by one or more cameras from at least one content provider;
coupling said real-time streaming image content from said content provider to a network;
presenting said real-time streaming image content from said content provider for selection over said network for viewing in real-time over said network wherein said network is the Internet; and
providing selection criteria for filtering the real-time streaming image content, the selection criteria comprising at least one of a location, a name, a type, and an audio commentary."
Mapping to KTNV (public evidence)
✓
Receiving real-time streaming content
KTNV operates a public "Live" page with scheduled and ongoing live programming/streams available to viewers. ktnv.com/live
✓
Coupling to a network (Internet)
Livestreams are offered via web and apps (Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS/Android). ktnv.com/apps
✓
Presenting streams for selection over the Internet
KTNV's site exposes selectable livestreams and programming blocks to viewers online. ktnv.com/live
✓
Selection criteria (location / name / type / audio commentary)
Streams are presented by type/name (e.g., newscasts, special events, weather/live). App sections further segment content by category. ktnv.com/live ·
ktnv.com/apps
US 10,205,986 B2 — Independent Claim 1 (verbatim)
"1. A method for selecting streaming image content from a network comprising:
providing real-time streaming image content output by a camera from at least one mobile content provider;
coupling said real-time streaming image content from said mobile content provider camera to the network using a networked computer in conjunction with cellular telephony, wherein said real-time streaming image content provided by said mobile content provider is acquired while in motion within the cellular telephony coverage area;
presenting said real-time streaming image content from said mobile content provider on a server homepage for selection; and
selecting said real-time streaming image content from said at least one mobile content provider presented on said homepage for viewing in real-time over the Internet, wherein a viewer filters the real-time streaming image content by selection criteria comprising at least one of a location, a name, a type, and an audio commentary."
Mapping to KTNV (public evidence)
✓
Presenting mobile-origin live streams on a homepage for selection
KTNV publishes live feeds on its site (homepage/live section) for viewers to select and watch in real time. ktnv.com/live
✓
Viewer filters/selection criteria
Distinct labeled streams and sections (news, weather, events) operate as name/type filters; OTT/mobile apps mirror this segmentation. ktnv.com/live ·
ktnv.com/apps
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Cellular telephony while in motion (acquisition path)
U.S. local TV field contribution commonly uses bonded-cellular (e.g., LiveU/TVU) from mobile ENG units/phones; add KTNV-specific behind-the-scenes/job-posting proof to flip this to ✓.
Damages & Royalty Basis
Parent company (owner)The E. W. Scripps Company
FY2024 revenue (Scripps)$2.5 billion (approx.)
Royalty range (5–10% of revenue)$125,000,000 – $250,000,000
Primary demand (paid-up, past+present)$190,000,000
Revenue figure derived from FY2024 disclosures/finance trackers; range reflects core enabling tech used at scale.
Settlement Instructions (7-Day Window)
Payment method: Escrow.com (preferred). Alternative wiring available upon request.
If unpaid after 7 calendar days, complaint will be filed against KTNV (Las Vegas) and parent entities, with a full exhibits package (UI captures, network logs, app listings, ENG workflows).