Patents by Inventor Michael Stimpson

Michael Stimpson 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: 11089541
    Abstract: A method may include creating a priority order among two or more transport media based on an availability of each transport medium when a request to establish an outbound communication session is received. The method may further include receiving the request to establish an outbound communication session with a contact and selecting a transport medium of the two or more transport media based on the priority order and one or more user identifications associated with the contact. The method may also include selecting a software controller in response to the selection of the transport medium based on the software controller being associated with the selected transport medium and sending the request to establish the outbound communication session to an electronic device by the selected software controller through the selected transport medium. The method may also include establishing the outbound communication session with the electronic device through the selected transport medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Stimpson
  • Patent number: 11050871
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method to store messages is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a minimum message length for stored messages. The minimum message length may be greater than zero. The method may further include determining an amount of available storage space allocated for storage of user messages on a computer-readable medium. The method may also include, in response to a communication session not being established between a user of a first communication device and a second communication device and in response to the amount of available storage space being greater than zero but being insufficient to store the minimum message length, not storing a user message and providing an indication that there is no available storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
  • Patent number: 10818295
    Abstract: A method may include obtaining, at a device, a first input that results in audio playback of a first stored message and establishing a network connection between the device and a remote transcription system. The method may include directing audio of the first stored message to the remote transcription system and obtaining transcriptions of the audio from the remote transcription system during playback of the first stored message. The method may include maintaining the network connection after playback of the first stored message and obtaining a second input that results in audio playback of a second stored message. The method may include directing audio of the second stored message to the remote transcription system and obtaining transcriptions of the audio from the remote transcription system during playback of the second stored message. The method may include obtaining an indication to terminate the network connection and terminating the network connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christian Lalor, Michael Holm, Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
  • Patent number: 10313502
    Abstract: A method for automatically delaying playback of a message at a captioning device may include obtaining, at the captioning device, a request to playback of the message. The method may also include, in response to the request, automatically delaying the playback of the message at the captioning device in order to allow the captioning system to receive the audio of the message from a beginning of the playback of the audio of the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier, Jennifer Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20180288206
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method to store messages is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a minimum message length for stored messages. The minimum message length may be greater than zero. The method may further include determining an amount of available storage space allocated for storage of user messages on a computer-readable medium. The method may also include, in response to a communication session not being established between a user of a first communication device and a second communication device and in response to the amount of available storage space being greater than zero but being insufficient to store the minimum message length, not storing a user message and providing an indication that there is no available storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
  • Publication number: 20180255163
    Abstract: A method for automatically delaying playback of a message at a captioning device may include obtaining, at the captioning device, a request to playback of the message. The method may also include, in response to the request, automatically delaying the playback of the message at the captioning device in order to allow the captioning system to receive the audio of the message from a beginning of the playback of the audio of the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier, Jennifer Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20180255509
    Abstract: A method may include creating a priority order among two or more transport media based on an availability of each transport medium when a request to establish an outbound communication session is received. The method may further include receiving the request to establish an outbound communication session with a contact and selecting a transport medium of the two or more transport media based on the priority order and one or more user identifications associated with the contact. The method may also include selecting a software controller in response to the selection of the transport medium based on the software controller being associated with the selected transport medium and sending the request to establish the outbound communication session to an electronic device by the selected software controller through the selected transport medium. The method may also include establishing the outbound communication session with the electronic device through the selected transport medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Stimpson
  • Patent number: 9992318
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method to store messages is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a minimum message length for stored messages. The minimum message length may be greater than zero. The method may further include determining an amount of available storage space allocated for storage of user messages on a computer-readable medium. The method may also include, in response to a communication session not being established between a user of a first communication device and a second communication device and in response to the amount of available storage space being greater than zero but being insufficient to store the minimum message length, not storing a user message and providing an indication that there is no available storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
  • Patent number: 9967813
    Abstract: A method may include creating a priority order among two or more transport media based on an availability of each transport medium when a request to establish an outbound communication session is received. The method may further include receiving the request to establish an outbound communication session with a contact and selecting a transport medium of the two or more transport media based on the priority order and one or more user identifications associated with the contact. The method may also include selecting a software controller in response to the selection of the transport medium based on the software controller being associated with the selected transport medium and sending the request to establish the outbound communication session to an electronic device by the selected software controller through the selected transport medium. The method may also include establishing the outbound communication session with the electronic device through the selected transport medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Stimpson
  • Patent number: 9917939
    Abstract: A method for automatically delaying playback of a voice message at a captioning device may include receiving, at a captioning device, a request from a user to play back a voice message that is stored on the captioning device. The method may also include, in response to the request from the user, automatically delaying the playback of the voice message, at the captioning device, until an establishment of a connection between the captioning device and a remote call assistant, in order to allow the remote call assistant to caption on the captioning device, in real-time, the voice message from the very beginning of the playback of the voice message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier, Jennifer Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9680979
    Abstract: A method to adjust a phone number is provided. The method may include receiving a first phone call at a telephonic device and obtaining a phone number from the first phone call. In some embodiments, the phone number may identify an origin of the first phone call. The method may further include prepending a digit to the phone number and storing the phone number with the prepended digit in a memory in the telephonic device. In some embodiments, the method may further include using the stored phone number to initiate automatic placement of the second phone call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Chevrier, Michael Stimpson, Michael Holm, Christian Lalor
  • Publication number: 20140325737
    Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Justin Dyster, Michael Stimpson, Nate Patulski, Norman Lange, Chris Stalzer
  • Patent number: 8814019
    Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Black Diamond Advanced Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Dyster, Michael Stimpson, Nate Patulski, Norman Lange, Chris Stalzer
  • Publication number: 20120042439
    Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: RMT, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Dyster, Michael Stimpson, Nate Patulski, Norman Lange, Chris Stalzer
  • Patent number: 8015395
    Abstract: A personal computer and methods of reconfiguration are described. An implementation of a personal computer may comprise a processor portion running a diagnostic application. A field programmable gate array in communication with the processor portion may be provided. A configurable non-volatile computer memory in communication with the field programmable gate array and wherein the field programmable gate array is programmed to reconfigure the non-volatile computer memory may be provided. Methods of reconfiguration of a personal computer are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: RMT, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Lewis, Justin Dyster, Layne N. Phillips, Michael Stimpson
  • Patent number: 7833560
    Abstract: A beverage formulation having a beverage having caffeine wherein the beverage contains caffeine levels in the range of about 0.07 to about 0.30 mg/ml, being optically clear, and having an added aroma; and wherein the beverage comprises an extract that is derived from at least one member of the group of coffee cherry husks and coffee cherry pulp; wherein the extract is in the range of about 5 to about 30% based on standardized extract of the beverage; wherein at least a portion of the caffeine is derived from the extract; wherein the optically clear is measured by a haze value of at least below about 10; and wherein at least a portion of the added aroma is derived from aroma recovered from the extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Velissariou, Raymond Jay Laudano, Paul Martin Edwards, Stephen Michael Stimpson, Rachel Lorna Jeffries