Patents Assigned to Comcast MO Group, Inc.
  • Automating Inventory Management Of Consumer Items
    Publication number: 20130066742
    Abstract: A method and system for automating the management of an inventory of consumer items at a consumer location uses a programmed device that accepts input data and executes control logic for automating inventory management. At least one shopping list is received, a shopping list trend is established, and a smart list is generated with the control logic, in accordance with the shopping list trend, such that the smart list predictive of a next shopping list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Comcast MO Group, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Clarke Stevens, Carol L. Stimmel
  • Automating inventory management of consumer items
    Patent number: 8359240
    Abstract: A method and system for automating the management of an inventory of consumer items at a consumer location uses a programmed device that accepts input data and executes control logic for automating inventory management. At least one shopping list is received, a shopping list trend is established, and a smart list is generated with the control logic, in accordance with the shopping list trend, such that the smart list predictive of a next shopping list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Comcast MO Group, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Clarke Stevens, Carol L. Stimmel
  • AUTOMATING INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OF CONSUMER ITEMS
    Publication number: 20110238522
    Abstract: A method and system for automating the management of an inventory of consumer items at a consumer location uses a programmed device that accepts input data and executes control logic for automating inventory management. At least one shopping list is received, a shopping list trend is established, and a smart list is generated with the control logic, in accordance with the shopping list trend, such that the smart list predictive of a next shopping list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: COMCAST MO GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: J. Clarke Stevens, Carol L. Stimmel
  • Method and system for automating inventory management of consumer items
    Patent number: 7979309
    Abstract: A method and system for automating the management of an inventory of consumer items at a consumer location uses a programmed device that accepts input data and executes control logic for automating inventory management. At least one shopping list is received, a shopping list trend is established, and a smart list is generated with the control logic, in accordance with the shopping list trend, such that the smart list predictive of a next shopping list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Comcast MO Group, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Clarke Stevens, Carol L. Stimmel
  • Remote TV control system
    Patent number: 7721305
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling the operation of a television using a cable broadcasting network is disclosed. The presence of a viewer in front of the television is sensed, presence information is then transmitted to a cable broadcasting service center via the cable broadcasting network, a control signal is sent to the television adapted to receive same, and regular cable programming is suspended. The present invention allows the cable broadcasting company to provided additional services to the cable subscriber to retain and attract additional customers. These additional services may be tailored to the specific needs of the cable subscriber, thus a higher quality cable service is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Comcast MO Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken T. Anderson