Gabriel De La Vega Jr.'s foundational patents covering mobile live-streaming technology:
Key Claims: Mobile device captures/transmits live video; users select and control streams; server manages multiple broadcasts; audience participation and interaction; real-time two-way controls; licensing model embedded in architecture.
Knovio's patents developed by KnowledgeVision Systems, now part of OpenExchange:
Key Claims: Automatic discovery of live content; alerts users to relevant streams; synchronizes streams/events across multiple networks/devices; ensures multimedia elements stay in sync despite network latency; NeverLate™ feature for late arrivals.
| De La Vega Patents (Selected Elements) | Knovio Patents (Selected Features) | Comparison Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| US 10,205,986 B2 Mobile device captures/transmits live video; users select and control streams from multiple broadcasters. |
US 10,560,502 B2 System re-synchronizes live media streams, commands, and on-screen events transmitted through different internet pathways. |
Overlap Both involve transmitting live video across networks to audiences. Difference De La Vega emphasizes broadcast initiation and user selection; Knovio focuses on synchronization of multimedia elements across network paths. |
| US 10,205,986 B2 Server manages multiple user broadcasts; audiences can join, select different streams, and interact with content. |
US 10,560,502 B2 Automatic discovery mechanism alerts users to available live streams; viewers connect directly to discovered sessions. |
Overlap Both systems connect audiences to active live streaming sessions. Difference De La Vega describes managing broadcaster sessions end-to-end; Knovio emphasizes discovery/recommendation without detailing broadcaster management. |
| US 10,205,986 B2 Audience selection and participation are integral; viewers choose streams and engage with content in real-time. |
US 10,560,502 B2 Discovery filters/recommends streams matching viewer interests and preferences. |
Overlap Both facilitate user engagement and content discovery funnel. Difference De La Vega centers on audience controls during viewing; Knovio focuses on pre-viewing discovery and filtering. |
| US 10,958,961 B2 Interactive broadcasting with two-way viewer controls; real-time inputs (e.g., yes/no polling) and audience engagement features. |
US 10,560,502 & 10,652,293 B2 Synchronizes streams, commands, and on-screen events across multiple networks/devices to ensure consistent experience. |
Overlap Consistent multi-device experience supports interactive features. Difference De La Vega claims emphasize interactive controls and engagement; Knovio focuses on transport-level timing and synchronization mechanics. |
| US 10,958,961 B2 System ensures consistent experience across multiple viewer devices; interactive elements function uniformly. |
US 10,560,502 B2 Handles variations in network performance, buffering, and latency to deliver multimedia in perfect sync across all devices. |
Overlap Both address multi-device consistency as core requirement. Difference De La Vega's claims encompass interactive feature consistency; Knovio specifically targets technical synchronization of multimedia elements. |
| US 10,958,961 B2 System supports replay and on-demand access to live-streamed content after broadcast. |
US 10,652,293 B2 Records and replays synchronized media streams with NeverLate™ feature; late arrivals can join in progress, view from beginning, or skip around while maintaining sync. |
Overlap Both enable replay and catch-up functionality for live content. Difference Knovio's NeverLate™ adds specific innovation for joining mid-stream with full synchronization; De La Vega covers broader replay architecture. |
| US 10,958,961 B2 Licensing model embedded in system architecture; permission structures for content usage and distribution. |
Knovio Patents No licensing model or permission architecture described in patent claims. |
Distinct De La Vega patents claim licensing/permission structures as integral system component. Knovio patents do not address licensing mechanisms in their disclosed features. |
| Priority Date: 2003 De La Vega's patents trace priority back to 2003 applications, establishing early conception of mobile live streaming architecture. |
Filing/Issue Dates: 2017-2020 Knovio patents filed 2017-2018; issued 2020. Earlier related patent US 9,633,358 issued 2017. |
Distinct De La Vega claims earlier priority by approximately 14 years. This priority difference is central to the comparison and potential validity/infringement analysis. |
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