Patents by Inventor Michael Kirksey

Michael Kirksey 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).

  • Publication number: 20230217933
    Abstract: The subject invention provides microbial cover crops for the management of crops, soil, and water. More specifically, the invention provides for methods of using the microbe-based cover crop to address various soil quality issues, including those involving soil fertility and stability and water management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: GEORGE BENJAMIN CLOUD, MICHAEL KIRKSEY, KENT ADAMS, PAUL ZORNER
  • Patent number: 10334284
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a server from a first content source, a media content stream. The media content stream includes native video content and native audio content. The method includes receiving, at the server from a second content source distinct from the first content source, an audio content stream associated with media content of the media content stream. The method includes generating, at the server, a composite stream that includes first packets and second packets. The first packets include first data corresponding to the native video content, and the second packets include second data corresponding to audio content from the audio content stream. The composite stream does not include the native audio content. The method also includes initiating, from the server, a transmission of the composite stream to a media device responsive to a request for the media content with the audio content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey
  • Publication number: 20180205973
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a server from a first content source, a media content stream. The media content stream includes native video content and native audio content. The method includes receiving, at the server from a second content source distinct from the first content source, an audio content stream associated with media content of the media content stream. The method includes generating, at the server, a composite stream that includes first packets and second packets. The first packets include first data corresponding to the native video content, and the second packets include second data corresponding to audio content from the audio content stream. The composite stream does not include the native audio content. The method also includes initiating, from the server, a transmission of the composite stream to a media device responsive to a request for the media content with the audio content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey
  • Patent number: 9967597
    Abstract: A method includes generating, at a server, a composite stream that includes a first packet and a second packet. The first packet includes first data associated with a video stream and a native audio stream from a first content source. The second packet includes second data corresponding to a first audio stream from a second content source. The method also includes initiating a transmission of the composite stream to a media device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey
  • Publication number: 20170078708
    Abstract: A method includes generating, at a server, a composite stream that includes a first packet and a second packet. The first packet includes first data associated with a video stream and a native audio stream from a first content source. The second packet includes second data corresponding to a first audio stream from a second content source. The method also includes initiating a transmission of the composite stream to a media device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey
  • Patent number: 9538213
    Abstract: A method includes retrieving multimedia content from a first content source. The multimedia content includes a video stream and a native audio stream. The method includes retrieving a prioritized audio stream from a second content source that is different than the first content source. The method includes synchronizing the multimedia content and the prioritized audio stream by introducing a delay in the prioritized audio stream to generate a synchronized audio stream. The method includes adding the synchronized audio stream to the video stream to form a composite stream. The method also includes initiating a transmission of the composite stream to a media playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey
  • Publication number: 20150382028
    Abstract: A method includes retrieving multimedia content from a first content source. The multimedia content includes a video stream and a native audio stream. The method includes retrieving a prioritized audio stream from a second content source that is different than the first content source. The method includes synchronizing the multimedia content and the prioritized audio stream by introducing a delay in the prioritized audio stream to generate a synchronized audio stream. The method includes adding the synchronized audio stream to the video stream to form a composite stream. The method also includes initiating a transmission of the composite stream to a media playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey
  • Patent number: 9185445
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transmitting a prioritized audio stream along with multimedia content are disclosed. A particular method includes receiving a designation at a server of a prioritized audio stream to be transmitted with multimedia content. The designation is received at a server prior to transmission of the multimedia content. The multimedia content is retrieved from a first content source and the prioritized audio stream is retrieved from a second content source that is different than the first content source, where the first content source and the second content source are external to the server. The prioritized audio stream is added to a least a portion of the multimedia content to form a composite content stream. The method includes transmitting the composite content stream to a destination device via a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey
  • Publication number: 20110072147
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transmitting a prioritized audio stream along with multimedia content are disclosed. A particular method includes receiving a designation at a server of a prioritized audio stream to be transmitted with multimedia content. The designation is received at a server prior to transmission of the multimedia content. The multimedia content is retrieved from a first content source and the prioritized audio stream is retrieved from a second content source that is different than the first content source, where the first content source and the second content source are external to the server. The prioritized audio stream is added to a least a portion of the multimedia content to form a composite content stream. The method includes transmitting the composite content stream to a destination device via a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael Kirksey