Patents by Inventor Joseph Kubon, III

Joseph Kubon, III 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: 11683546
    Abstract: First information associating a first unique master identifier with multiple different aliases is obtained from a first database accessible to an enrichment-content delivery system. The first unique master identifier is assigned to a first primary content item. Second information, which links the first unique master identifier to first enrichment content is obtained from a second database accessible to the enrichment-content delivery system. First playout information, which includes a first alias identifying a first media item scheduled for playout by a first media station is received from the first media station. A determination is made based on the first information and the second information, that the first alias is associated with the first unique master identifier assigned to the first primary content item. In response to that determination, the first enrichment content is transmitted to the first media station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, Jr., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230047747
    Abstract: First information associating a first unique master identifier with multiple different aliases is obtained from a first database accessible to an enrichment-content delivery system. The first unique master identifier is assigned to a first primary content item. Second information, which links the first unique master identifier to first enrichment content is obtained from a second database accessible to the enrichment-content delivery system. First playout information, which includes a first alias identifying a first media item scheduled for playout by a first media station is received from the first media station. A determination is made based on the first information and the second information, that the first alias is associated with the first unique master identifier assigned to the first primary content item. In response to that determination, the first enrichment content is transmitted to the first media station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, JR., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, JR.
  • Patent number: 11477503
    Abstract: A method includes assigning different unique identifiers to each of a plurality of different instances of a content item, wherein the different unique identifiers have values included in different ranges of unique identifier values. First information linking particular subscriber identifiers used by particular subscribers to refer to particular instances of the content items is stored. Second information associating an enrichment identifier with a collection of enrichment content is stored. Third information associating the enrichment identifier with a particular range of unique identifier values is stored. Enhanced content is delivered to subscribers based on the first information, the second information, and the third information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, Jr., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210344984
    Abstract: A method includes assigning different unique identifiers to each of a plurality of different instances of a content item, wherein the different unique identifiers have values included in different ranges of unique identifier values. First information linking particular subscriber identifiers used by particular subscribers to refer to particular instances of the content items is stored. Second information associating an enrichment identifier with a collection of enrichment content is stored. Third information associating the enrichment identifier with a particular range of unique identifier values is stored. Enhanced content is delivered to subscribers based on the first information, the second information, and the third information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, JR., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, JR.
  • Patent number: 11057658
    Abstract: A processing system obtains first subscriber preferences associated with a first subscriber. Those preferences specify first additional content preferences associated with a particular media item. The processing system obtains second subscriber preferences associated with a second subscriber, and specifying second additional content preferences associated with the same media item. A broadcast status of the media item is determined, and in response to the broadcast status indicating that the media item is currently being broadcast, the processing system delivers first additional content to the first subscriber, and delivering second additional content, different from the first additional content, to the second subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, Jr., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190081718
    Abstract: An improved automated media scheduling system includes a conditional scheduler operating in cooperation with the at least one master scheduler to obtain a contextual condition associated with a conditional media item, and devoid of entity identification information. Satisfying the contextual condition is a prerequisite to pairing the conditional media item with another media item. The conditional scheduler obtains an original schedule generated by the master scheduler, identifies a scheduled media item, from the original schedule, that satisfies the contextual condition, pairs the conditional media item and the scheduled media item to generate a media item pair, and transmits a proposed scheduling change, including the media item pair, to the master scheduler. The master scheduler evaluates the proposed scheduling change for compliance with scheduling rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobbi Denise Schuster, Matthew M. Ferry, John W. Fulbright, David C. Jellison, JR., Kohinoor Basu, Steven M. Gable, David R. Murray, Shaun Bruner, Joseph Kubon, III, Shawn Coffman, Jason N. Lee, Mark R. Allen, Chris Perluss, Robert Gelb
  • Publication number: 20180359509
    Abstract: A processing system obtains first subscriber preferences associated with a first subscriber. Those preferences specify first additional content preferences associated with a particular media item. The processing system obtains second subscriber preferences associated with a second subscriber, and specifying second additional content preferences associated with the same media item. A broadcast status of the media item is determined, and in response to the broadcast status indicating that the media item is currently being broadcast, the processing system delivers first additional content to the first subscriber, and delivering second additional content, different from the first additional content, to the second subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, JR., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, JR.
  • Patent number: 10063898
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Requests for available enrichment content can be granted or denied based on whether or not a station override is active. A station override can be used to specify whether or not enriching content is transmitted to, or withheld from, particular stations, and in some cases the station override can be used to prevent some or all slave stations associated with particular master stations from receiving enrichment content if the station override is associated with a master station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, Jr., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160316236
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Requests for available enrichment content can be granted or denied based on whether or not a station override is active. A station override can be used to specify whether or not enriching content is transmitted to, or withheld from, particular stations, and in some cases the station override can be used to prevent some or all slave stations associated with particular master stations from receiving enrichment content if the station override is associated with a master station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, JR., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, JR.
  • Patent number: 9444869
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Songs, video, advertisements, or other content from multiple different content publishers or databases, each of which may be assigned identifiers using different identification systems, are assigned a unified, unique identifier. The unique identifiers are also mapped to content identifiers used by subscribers. When subscribers provide primary content, for example by broadcasting the content to end users, enrichment content is matched to the unified, unique identifier associated with the content, and appropriate enrichment data and content are sent to the subscriber for distribution along with the primary content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: IHEARTMEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, Jr., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150312310
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Songs, video, advertisements, or other content from multiple different content publishers or databases, each of which may be assigned identifiers using different identification systems, are assigned a unified, unique identifier. The unique identifiers are also mapped to content identifiers used by subscribers. When subscribers provide primary content, for example by broadcasting the content to end users, enrichment content is matched to the unified, unique identifier associated with the content, and appropriate enrichment data and content are sent to the subscriber for distribution along with the primary content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: IHEARTMEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, JR., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, JR.
  • Patent number: 9106654
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Songs, video, advertisements, or other content from multiple different content publishers or databases, each of which may be assigned identifiers using different identification systems, are assigned a unified, unique identifier. The unique identifiers are also mapped to content identifiers used by subscribers. When subscribers provide primary content, for example by broadcasting the content to end users, enrichment content is matched to the unified, unique identifier associated with the content, and appropriate enrichment data and content are sent to the subscriber for distribution along with the primary content. If subscribers or content publishers change their own identifiers associated with content, the content can be un-matched and re-matched with the same or a different unique identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: IHEARTMEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, Jr., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140006560
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Songs, video, advertisements, or other content from multiple different content publishers or databases, each of which may be assigned identifiers using different identification systems, are assigned a unified, unique identifier. The unique identifiers are also mapped to content identifiers used by subscribers. When subscribers provide primary content, for example by broadcasting the content to end users, enrichment content is matched to the unified, unique identifier associated with the content, and appropriate enrichment data and content are sent to the subscriber for distribution along with the primary content. If subscribers or content publishers change their own identifiers associated with content, the content can be un-matched and re-matched with the same or a different unique identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Clear Channel Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, JR., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, JR.
  • Patent number: 8527527
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Songs, video, advertisements, or other content from multiple different content publishers or databases, each of which may be assigned identifiers using different identification systems, are assigned a unified, unique identifier. The unique identifiers are also mapped to content identifiers used by subscribers. When subscribers provide primary content, for example by broadcasting the content to end users, enrichment content is matched to the unified, unique identifier associated with the content, and appropriate enrichment data and content are sent to the subscriber for distribution along with the primary content. If subscribers or content publishers change their own identifiers associated with content, the content can be un-matched and re-matched with the same or a different unique identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Clear Channel Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, Jr., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120173666
    Abstract: A unified system of unique identifiers is used to match enrichment content with primary content being delivered by subscribers, e.g. broadcasters, in different markets, market segments, etc. Songs, video, advertisements, or other content from multiple different content publishers or databases, each of which may be assigned identifiers using different identification systems, are assigned a unified, unique identifier. The unique identifiers are also mapped to content identifiers used by subscribers. When subscribers provide primary content, for example by broadcasting the content to end users, enrichment content is matched to the unified, unique identifier associated with the content, and appropriate enrichment data and content are sent to the subscriber for distribution along with the primary content. If subscribers or content publishers change their own identifiers associated with content, the content can be un-matched and re-matched with the same or a different unique identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CLEAR CHANNEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Jellison, JR., Jeffrey Lee Littlejohn, Richard A. Ramirez, Joseph Kubon, III, Robert Glenn Speicher, JR.