William A. Thomas
Electrician at Glencoe St, Denver, CO
License number
Colorado 8092
Issued Date
May 17, 1985
Renew Date
Oct 1, 2014
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2017
Type
Journeyman Electrician
Address
Address
736 S Glencoe St, Denver, CO 80246
Personal information
See more information about William A. Thomas at radaris.comName
Address
Phone
517 Liberty Cap Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81507
Organization information
See more information about William A. Thomas at bizstanding.comWilliam Thomas Sponenberg
101 E 88 Ave, Denver, CO 80229
Status:
Inactive
Industry:
Painting/Paper Hanging Contractor
Doing business as:
B & S Painting
William Thomas Assoc
PO Box 27544, Denver, CO 80227
Status:
Inactive
Industry:
Business Services, Management Consulting Services
Professional information
Program Guide System With Advertisements
US Patent:
2013020, Aug 8, 2013
Filed:
Mar 8, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/790597
Inventors:
Joel G. Hassell - Arvada CO, US
Connie T. Marshall - Muskogee OK, US
Thomas R. Lemmons - Sand Springs OK, US
Steven J. Reynolds - Littleton CO, US
Robert A. Knee - Lansdale PA, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
W. Benjamin Herrington - Tulsa OK, US
Steven C. Williamson - Broken Arrow OK, US
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
Donald W. Allison - Tulsa OK, US
Connie T. Marshall - Muskogee OK, US
Thomas R. Lemmons - Sand Springs OK, US
Steven J. Reynolds - Littleton CO, US
Robert A. Knee - Lansdale PA, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
W. Benjamin Herrington - Tulsa OK, US
Steven C. Williamson - Broken Arrow OK, US
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
Donald W. Allison - Tulsa OK, US
Assignee:
United Video Properties, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04N 21/482
US Classification:
725 42
Abstract:
An interactive television program guide is provided in which advertisements may be displayed on program guide screens. Banner advertisements may be displayed above and below program listings. Panel advertisements may be provided adjacent to program listings. The advertisements may contain video. The advertisements may be used to promote television programs and conventional goods and services. When a user selects an advertisement, the program guide provides the user with an opportunity to order products or services, request information, set reminders for upcoming programs, view program descriptions, record programs, or take other such actions. Embedded advertisements may be provided within the program listings region and may be automatically displayed immediately adjacent to related program listings.
Program Guide System With Combination Category Search
US Patent:
8572654, Oct 29, 2013
Filed:
Feb 7, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/761477
Inventors:
Joel G. Hassell - Arvada CO, US
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Assignee:
United Video Properties, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04N 5/445, G06F 3/00, G06F 13/00
US Classification:
725 45, 725 46, 725 50
Abstract:
An interactive television program guide system is provided in which the program guide may provide the user with a selectable list of combination categories. Combination categories are composed of multiple simple categories such as sports, news, comedy, movies, children, etc. Program listings are supplied to the program guide. At least some of the program listings are associated with combination categories. A combination category build process may be used to assign combination categories to program listings. The user is able to use the selectable categories list to quickly identify programming of interest.
Program Guide System For Recording Television Programs
US Patent:
2013024, Sep 19, 2013
Filed:
May 8, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/889910
Inventors:
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Bruce L. Davis - Lake Oswego OR, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Bruce L. Davis - Lake Oswego OR, US
Assignee:
UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04N 21/472
US Classification:
725 1, 725 40, 725 28
Abstract:
An interactive program guide system is provided. The system facilitates recording of programs selected from the program guide. The system handles the recording and viewing of pay programs, parentally-controlled programs, consecutive programs on different television channels, and programs with and without copy protection. Programs may be recorded using combination television videocassette recorder (TV/VCR) units.
Program Guide System For Recording Television Programs
US Patent:
2013024, Sep 19, 2013
Filed:
May 8, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/889870
Inventors:
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Bruce L. Davis - Lake Oswego OR, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Bruce L. Davis - Lake Oswego OR, US
Assignee:
UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04N 21/45
US Classification:
725 28, 725 25
Abstract:
An interactive program guide system is provided. The system facilitates recording of programs selected from the program guide. The system handles the recording and viewing of pay programs, parentally-controlled programs, consecutive programs on different television channels, and programs with and without copy protection. Programs may be recorded using combination television videocassette recorder (TV/VCR) units.
Dr. William Matthews M Thomas, Denver CO - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address:
KAISER PERMANENTE-GENERAL SURGERY
2045 Franklin St, Denver 80205
(303) 861-3688 (Phone)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
2045 Franklin St, Denver 80205
(303) 338-4545 (Phone)
2045 Franklin St, Denver 80205
(303) 861-3688 (Phone)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
2045 Franklin St, Denver 80205
(303) 338-4545 (Phone)
Certifications:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Education:
Medical School
University of Virginia / Main Campus
Graduated: 1975
University of Virginia / Main Campus
Graduated: 1975
Svp Technology At Rovi
Position:
SVP Technology at Rovi
Location:
Greater Denver Area
Industry:
Consumer Electronics
Work:
Rovi
since Jul 2011
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SVP Technology
Rovi
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
-
SVP Product Management
Macrovision
May 2008 - Jul 2009
-
SVP Product Management
Gemstar TV Guide
Jun 2003 - May 2008
-
CTO SVP
Liberty Broadband Interactive Television
2002 - 2003
-
CTO SVP
Gemstar TV Guide
2000 - 2002
-
CTO SVP
TV Guide Networks
1999 - 2000
-
SVP
Prevue Networks
1996 - 1999
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SVP Product Development
TV Guide On Screen
1993 - 1996
-
VP Product Development
Nielsen Media Research
1988 - 1993
-
VP Engineering & Technology
ATC (Time Inc)
1984 - 1988
-
Senior Director R&D
Zenith Electronics
1976 - 1984
-
Director CATV Products
Education:
Purdue University 1974 - 1975
Purdue University 1970 - 1974
Purdue University 1970 - 1974
Skills:
IPTV, Marketing, Testing, Product Requirements
Method And Apparatus For Variable Frequency Controlled Compressor And Fan
US Patent:
6516622, Feb 11, 2003
Filed:
Jun 13, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/593977
Inventors:
James J. Wilson - Westminster CO
Donald A. Neve - Westminster CO
William B. Thomas - Aurora CO
Donald A. Neve - Westminster CO
William B. Thomas - Aurora CO
Assignee:
BelAir Technologies, LLC - Centennial CO
International Classification:
F25B 4900
US Classification:
622283
Abstract:
Compressor controls in a compressed gas system provides a variable frequency controlled refrigerant compressor in a dehydrator for compressed air or other cases. The system detects changes in a demand on the pneumatic air supply by monitoring a pressure of a refrigerant system associated with the air supply. Based on the changes in the refrigerant system pressure, a motor speed controller generates and sends a control signal to the variable speed compressor to adjust the speed of the variable speed compressor based on the demand in the air supply.
Methods And Systems For User-Induced Content Insertion
US Patent:
2013034, Dec 26, 2013
Filed:
Jun 22, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/530775
Inventors:
Eric W. Grab - San Diego CA, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Assignee:
United Video Properties, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04N 21/254
US Classification:
725 34
Abstract:
Methods and systems for presenting an advertisement are provided. A first user input selecting a past media event is received. An advertisement transmitted during the selected past media event is identified. A second user input specifying a circumstance under which the identified advertisement should be presented is received. When the circumstance specified by the second user input is met, a display of the identified advertisement is generated. Using the provided methods and systems, a user can select commercials that interest the user to replace default commercials transmitted during a program. A user can also replace default commercials with a display of the user's personal calendar, task list, or list of reminders.
Systems And Methods For Targeting Advertisements Based On Product Lifetimes
US Patent:
2014000, Jan 2, 2014
Filed:
Jun 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/534302
Inventors:
Robert Thompson - Broomall PA, US
William Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
William Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Assignee:
UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G06Q 30/02
US Classification:
705 1453
Abstract:
Methods and systems for providing improved targeting of advertisements by considering whether or not a particular user is likely to use a particular product, and when the particular user is likely to want or need a product. Two products may be compared to determine if a relationship exists between them, after which a product lifetime is computed for one product. An advertisement for the other product will be shown after the end of the product lifetime for the first product.
Systems And Methods For Supplementing On-Demand Media
US Patent:
2012032, Dec 20, 2012
Filed:
Aug 28, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/597206
Inventors:
William L. Thomas - Evergreen CO, US
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
David M. Berezowski - Tulsa OK, US
Kevin B. Easterbrook - Monument CO, US
Joseph P. Baumgartner - Tulsa OK, US
Michael D. Ellis - Boulder CO, US
David M. Berezowski - Tulsa OK, US
Kevin B. Easterbrook - Monument CO, US
Joseph P. Baumgartner - Tulsa OK, US
Assignee:
United Video Properties, Inc. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
H04N 21/472
US Classification:
725 87
Abstract:
Systems and methods for providing supplemental content with on-demand media in an interactive television application are described.