Patents by Inventor Michael P. Dean

Michael P. Dean 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).

  • Apparatus, method and database for control of audio/video equipment
    Patent number: 7995899
    Abstract: Control of audio/video equipment is provided by an apparatus constructed like a computer, with audio and video subsystems. The audio subsystem includes a programmable analog mixer and several analog and digital multiplexers to route and mix multiple inputs to multiple outputs. Databases are stored in computer mass storage to record preferences for playback of digital versatile discs, compact discs and audio files stored in the mass storage device, such as MP3 files. The playback preferences may include video output format, language, surround sound mode, etc. for DVDs and surround sound effects for CDs and audio files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Digital Networks North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Frank U. Greer, Randolph G. Young, Sean S. Priddy, Michael P. Dean
  • Instant messaging terminal adapted for wireless communication access points
    Patent number: 7894837
    Abstract: A handheld instant messaging terminal manages multiple conversation sessions across multiple instant messaging services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Zipit Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Frank U. Greer, IV, Michael P. Dean
  • Instant messaging terminal adapted for wireless communication access points
    Publication number: 20090093264
    Abstract: A handheld instant messaging terminal manages multiple conversation sessions across multiple instant messaging services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Zipit Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Frank U. Greer, IV, Michael P. Dean
  • Instant messaging terminal adapted for Wi-Fi access points
    Patent number: 7292870
    Abstract: An instant messaging terminal manages multiple conversation sessions across multiple instant messaging services. The terminal includes a display for conversation session windows, a data entry device, a communications module for wireless network communication, and a control module for coordinating network access and controlling conversation session management. The data entry device includes programmable keys for emoticons and the control module automates the generation of a key sequence for generation of a graphical symbol that is compatible with the service being used by a message recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Zipit Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Frank U. Greer, IV, Michael P. Dean
  • Apparatus, method and database for control of audio/video equipment
    Patent number: 7065287
    Abstract: Control of audio/video equipment is provided by an apparatus constructed like a computer, with audio and video subsystems. The audio subsystem includes a programmable analog mixer and several analog and digital multiplexers to route and mix multiple inputs to multiple outputs. Databases are stored in computer mass storage to record preferences for playback of digital versatile discs, compact discs and audio files stored in the mass storage device, such as MP3 files. The playback preferences may include video output format, language, surround sound mode, etc. for DVDs and surround sound effects for CDs and audio files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Digital Networks North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Frank U. Greer, Randolph G. Young, Sean S. Priddy, Michael P. Dean