Methods of enhancing media content narrative

US Patent 7,669,128 B2 (“Methods of Enhancing Media Content Narrative”) Inventors: Christopher A. Bailey & William J. Rozner Assignee: Intension Inc. Issued: February 23, 2010 | Priority: March 20, 2006 | Expiration: March 19, 2027

Patent Overview • Dynamic Scene Interception: Defines a “scene-intercept” mechanism that automatically identifies, indexes and surfaces selectable sub-scenes within any video program—enabling real-time jumps to alternate camera angles, highlight clips or related sequences. • Metadata-Driven Narratives: Covers methods for augmenting video streams with layered metadata (transcripts, object tags, user choices) to assemble customized, branching storylines on the fly. • User-Selectable Alternatives: Claims include UI behaviors that let viewers choose from a menu of contextually relevant clips—transforming passive viewing into interactive exploration. • Seamless Frame Navigation: Ensures artifact-free transitions by capturing and indexing precise key-frames for each selectable segment.

Strategic Value to Intension

1. Foundational Moat – Protects Intension’s core “jump-to-moment” UX and back-end pipeline from direct replication. – Forces competitors to design around or license the patented scene-intercept process.

2. Licensing & OEM Upside – Enables territory-based licensing deals with device manufacturers (smart TVs, set-top boxes), live-venue integrators and platform providers. – Each license can command $300K–$1M annually for use of patented navigation routines.

3. Investor Confidence & Exit Optionality – Demonstrates defensible IP which underwrites valuation and attracts strategic acquirers. – Clear patent term and scope inform due diligence and reduce perceived risk in M&A or IPO scenarios.

4. R&D Leverage & Follow-On Filings – Serves as the base patent for extended US applications and international families—expanding coverage into AI-driven story generation and VR/AR overlays. – Provides a template for continuous IP filings that cover next-generation features.

5. Enhanced Partner Alignment – Patented technology underlies co-innovation projects with Microsoft’s GSIC, reinforcing Intension’s “powered by Azure” positioning. – Patents give strategic partners confidence in a stable, proprietary foundation for joint go-to-market initiatives.

In sum, US 7,669,128 B2 is not just legal cover—it’s the architectural blueprint of Intension’s interactive video platform. It secures our competitive advantage, unlocks high-value licensing channels, and amplifies our appeal to investors and strategic partners alike.