Patents by Inventor Everett Hiller

Everett Hiller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10110852
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and techniques for creating media conferencing layouts that are intelligent (i.e., based on some underlying principle to enhance user-perceived conference quality) and persistent (i.e., consistent within a call and from one call to the next).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Everett Hiller, Jim Darrah, Jimmy Carter, Satyanarayana Damisetti, Simon Booth, Jesse Coleman, Frank Lacombe
  • Patent number: 9560317
    Abstract: Quick Response barcodes (“QR Codes”) are used for videoconferencing between a peripheral device and a videoconferencing system, which can include a conferencing server and/or a videoconferencing unit. Conferencing related QR codes are embedded within video frames and are identified by either a peripheral device or a videoconferencing unit. Once identified, the device or unit acts according to the information provided by the QR code. The QR codes enables the peripheral device, videoconferencing unit, and conferencing server to operation in conjunction with one another even though one or more of the device may not share a compatible operation platform that would allow for direct communication of requests and responses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Quentin Brady, William Everett Hiller, Dovev Liberman
  • Publication number: 20160295169
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and techniques for creating media conferencing layouts that are intelligent (i.e., based on some underlying principle to enhance user-perceived conference quality) and persistent (i.e., consistent within a call and from one call to the next).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Everett Hiller, Jim Darrah, Jimmy Carter, Satyanarayana Damisetti, Simon Booth, Jesse Coleman, Frank Lacombe
  • Patent number: 9369672
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and techniques for creating media conferencing layouts that are intelligent (i.e., based on some underlying principle to enhance user-perceived conference quality) and persistent (i.e., consistent within a call and from one call to the next).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Everett Hiller, Jim Darrah, Jimmy Carter, Satyanarayana Damisetti, Simon Booth, Jesse Coleman, Frank Lacombe
  • Publication number: 20150163455
    Abstract: Quick Response barcodes (“QR Codes”) are used for videoconferencing between a peripheral device and a videoconferencing system, which can include a conferencing server and/or a videoconferencing unit. Conferencing related QR codes are embedded within video frames and are identified by either a peripheral device or a videoconferencing unit. Once identified, the device or unit acts according to the information provided by the QR code. The QR codes enables the peripheral device, videoconferencing unit, and conferencing server to operation in conjunction with one another even though one or more of the device may not share a compatible operation platform that would allow for direct communication of requests and responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Quentin Brady, William Everett Hiller, Dovev Liberman
  • Patent number: 8963984
    Abstract: Quick Response barcodes (“QR Codes”) are used for videoconferencing between a peripheral device and a videoconferencing system, which can include a conferencing server and/or a videoconferencing unit. Conferencing related QR codes are embedded within video frames and are identified by either a peripheral device or a videoconferencing unit. Once identified, the device or unit acts according to the information provided by the QR code. The QR codes enables the peripheral device, videoconferencing unit, and conferencing server to operation in conjunction with one another even though one or more of the device may not share a compatible operation platform that would allow for direct communication of requests and responses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Quentin Brady, William Everett Hiller, Dovev Liberman
  • Publication number: 20140267576
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and techniques for creating media conferencing layouts that are intelligent (i.e., based on some underlying principle to enhance user-perceived conference quality) and persistent (i.e., consistent within a call and from one call to the next).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Everett Hiller, Jim Darrah, Jimmy Carter, Satyanarayana Damisetti, Simon Booth, Jesse Coleman, Frank Lacombe
  • Publication number: 20140229219
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to automatically rescheduling and optionally transferring audio/video conferences when a conference runs longer than its previously allocated time. The disclosed relocation process incorporates one or more of a plurality of input sources such as electronic calendars, face/voice recognition systems, proximity systems, enterprise maps, and/or resource databases to assist in schedule adjustments. For example, if it is determined a meeting is running long then an organizer of a second impacted meeting can be notified of the over-run and prompted for information. If the second meeting organizer is amenable to delay or reschedule, options are presented to the second meeting organizer Once a plan change is determined, changes in schedule or location are automatically propagated to resources and attendees scheduled for the second meeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Everett Hiller, Erin Ammon
  • Patent number: 8743171
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to automatically rescheduling and optionally transferring audio/video conferences when a conference runs longer than its previously allocated time. The disclosed relocation process incorporates one or more of a plurality of input sources such as electronic calendars, face/voice recognition systems, proximity systems, enterprise maps, and/or resource databases to assist in schedule adjustments. For example, if it is determined a meeting is running long then an organizer of a second impacted meeting can be notified of the over-run and prompted for information. If the second meeting organizer is amenable to delay or reschedule, options are presented to the second meeting organizer Once a plan change is determined, changes in schedule or location are automatically propagated to resources and attendees scheduled for the second meeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Everett Hiller, Erin Ammon
  • Patent number: 8593502
    Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a touch screen display device and a videoconferencing unit. The display device displays video data for the videoconference and generates touch data based on user selections relative to the touch screen. The videoconferencing unit is operatively coupled to the touch screen device by a video connection and a data interface connection, for example. The unit establishes and conducts a videoconference with one or more endpoints via a network. The unit sends video data to the display device and receives touch data from the device. The received touch data is used to control operation of the videoconferencing system. The received touch data can be used to initiate a videoconference call, change an operating parameter, change orientation of a camera, initiate a picture-in-picture display, access a menu, access memory, change a source of video data, initiate a whiteboard display, and access a screen of a connected device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Mark Duckworth, Gopal Paripally, Everett Hiller, Britt Nelson, Wallace Henry
  • Publication number: 20130155173
    Abstract: Quick Response barcodes (“QR Codes”) are used for videoconferencing between a peripheral device and a videoconferencing system, which can include a conferencing server and/or a videoconferencing unit. Conferencing related QR codes are embedded within video frames and are identified by either a peripheral device or a videoconferencing unit. Once identified, the device or unit acts according to the information provided by the QR code. The QR codes enables the peripheral device, videoconferencing unit, and conferencing server to operation in conjunction with one another even though one or more of the device may not share a compatible operation platform that would allow for direct communication of requests and responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Quentin Brady, William Everett Hiller, Dovev Liberman
  • Publication number: 20130038673
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to automatically rescheduling and optionally transferring audio/video conferences when a conference runs longer than its previously allocated time. The disclosed relocation process incorporates one or more of a plurality of input sources such as electronic calendars, face/voice recognition systems, proximity systems, enterprise maps, and/or resource databases to assist in schedule adjustments. For example, if it is determined a meeting is running long then an organizer of a second impacted meeting can be notified of the over-run and prompted for information. If the second meeting organizer is amenable to delay or reschedule, options are presented to the second meeting organizer Once a plan change is determined, changes in schedule or location are automatically propagated to resources and attendees scheduled for the second meeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.
    Inventors: Everett Hiller, Erin Ammon
  • Publication number: 20130002796
    Abstract: A videoconference device provides an interface for initiating and controlling a videoconference and incorporating and annotating content in the videoconference without a personal computer. The content may reside on a portable storage medium such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) or other flash memory device inserted in the interface device or on the device itself. The interface device may be a dedicated device for controlling the videoconferencing system, navigating to desired content, and interacting with the shared content. The device may also be a portable device such as a tablet device or mobile phone that interfaces with a videoconference system via an installed application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: William Everett Hiller, Joseph Samuel, Stephen Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20110234746
    Abstract: A videoconferencing system includes a touch screen display device and a videoconferencing unit. The display device displays video data for the videoconference and generates touch data based on user selections relative to the touch screen. The videoconferencing unit is operatively coupled to the touch screen device by a video connection and a data interface connection, for example. The unit establishes and conducts a videoconference with one or more endpoints via a network. The unit sends video data to the display device and receives touch data from the device. The received touch data is used to control operation of the videoconferencing system. The received touch data can be used to initiate a videoconference call, change an operating parameter, change orientation of a camera, initiate a picture-in-picture display, access a menu, access memory, change a source of video data, initiate a whiteboard display, and access a screen of a connected device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Youssef Saleh, Mark Duckworth, Gopal Paripally, Everett Hiller, Britt Nelson, Wallace Henry