Patents by Inventor Paul Van Vleck
Paul Van Vleck 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).
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Publication number: 20230153399Abstract: A method for transferring digital multimedia rights, the method including but not limited to requesting permission from the destination end user to transfer the digital multimedia rights to the destination end user device; and if the permission is received from the destination end user, canceling the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user and transferring the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user to the destination end user device. A system and computer program product are disclosed for performing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Randolph Wohlert, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 11580198Abstract: A method for transferring digital multimedia rights, the method including but not limited to requesting permission from the destination end user to transfer the digital multimedia rights to the destination end user device; and if the permission is received from the destination end user, canceling the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user and transferring the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user to the destination end user device. A system and computer program product are disclosed for performing the method.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Randolph Wohlert, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 11575971Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media device, media content from a media content server. A portion of the media content includes a first item concurrently depicted with a second item. The method includes receiving an input indicating a selection of the second item within the media content. The method includes, in response to the input, sending an identification request for information corresponding to the second item to an identification server in response to the input. The identification request includes data relating to a depiction of the second item. The method also includes receiving the information from the identification server in response to the identification request. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property 1, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Steven M. Belz, Gregory Edwards, Paul Van Vleck
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Publication number: 20220030313Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media device, media content from a media content server. A portion of the media content includes a first item concurrently depicted with a second item. The method includes receiving an input indicating a selection of the second item within the media content. The method includes, in response to the input, sending an identification request for information corresponding to the second item to an identification server in response to the input. The identification request includes data relating to a depiction of the second item. The method also includes receiving the information from the identification server in response to the identification request. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Steven M. Belz, Gregory Edwards, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 11166078Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media device, media content from a media content server. A portion of the media content includes a first item concurrently depicted with a second item. The method includes receiving an input indicating a selection of the second item within the media content. The method includes, in response to the input, sending an identification request for information corresponding to the second item to an identification server in response to the input. The identification request includes data relating to a depiction of the second item. The method also includes receiving the information from the identification server in response to the identification request.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Steven M. Belz, Gregory Edwards, Paul Van Vleck
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Publication number: 20200260145Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media device, media content from a media content server. A portion of the media content includes a first item concurrently depicted with a second item. The method includes receiving an input indicating a selection of the second item within the media content. The method includes, in response to the input, sending an identification request for information corresponding to the second item to an identification server in response to the input. The identification request includes data relating to a depiction of the second item. The method also includes receiving the information from the identification server in response to the identification request.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Steven M. Belz, Gregory Edwards, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 10687116Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media device, media content from a media content server. A portion of the media content includes a first item concurrently depicted with a second item. The method includes receiving an input indicating a selection of the second item within the media content. The method includes, in response to the input, sending an identification request for information corresponding to the second item to an identification server in response to the input. The identification request includes data relating to a depiction of the second item. The method also includes receiving the information from the identification server in response to the identification request.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Steven M. Belz, Gregory Edwards, Paul Van Vleck
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Publication number: 20190205504Abstract: A method for transferring digital multimedia rights, the method including but not limited to requesting permission from the destination end user to transfer the digital multimedia rights to the destination end user device; and if the permission is received from the destination end user, canceling the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user and transferring the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user to the destination end user device. A system and computer program product are disclosed for performing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Randolph Wohlert, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 10268805Abstract: A method for transferring digital multimedia rights, the method including but not limited to requesting permission from the destination end user to transfer the digital multimedia rights to the destination end user device; and if the permission is received from the destination end user, canceling the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user and transferring the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user to the destination end user device. A system and computer program product are disclosed for performing the method.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Randolph Wohlert, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 10095697Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes receiving, from a device of a user, a request to transmit a multimedia file. The method also includes automatically generating a generated content descriptor based on an analysis of the multimedia file using at least one analysis parameter. The method includes determining whether the generated content descriptor satisfies filter criteria of a profile associated with the user. The method further includes rejecting the request to transmit the multimedia file when the generated content descriptor does not satisfy the filter criteria of the profile. The method includes transmitting the multimedia file along with the generated content descriptor when the generated content descriptor satisfies the filter criteria of the profile.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Paul Van Vleck, Lee Begeja
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Publication number: 20180165425Abstract: A method for transferring digital multimedia rights, the method including but not limited to requesting permission from the destination end user to transfer the digital multimedia rights to the destination end user device; and if the permission is received from the destination end user, canceling the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user and transferring the source set of digital multimedia rights associated with the source end user to the destination end user device. A system and computer program product are disclosed for performing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: RANDOLPH WOHLERT, PAUL VAN VLECK
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Patent number: 9788057Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a device configured to receive media content from equipment of a service provider, an activation request from a monitoring service. The activation request is associated with activation of a video camera coupled to the device. The activation request is received based on satisfaction of an alert condition. The method also includes activating the video camera based on data responsive to a prompt. The prompt is presented by the device in response to reception of the activation request.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Steven Belz, James Pratt, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 9591356Abstract: A method includes sending, from a media device, a request for viewership information via a network. The method also includes receiving, at the media device, the viewership information, where the viewership information is determined based on a corresponding portion of multicast routing table data stored at each of a plurality of edge routers, and where each portion includes a corresponding plurality of entries associated with media content. The method further includes receiving, at the media device, a user interface based on the viewership information.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Paul Van Vleck, Michael Devlin
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Publication number: 20160360258Abstract: A method and system for contacting emergency service providers may allow using a remote control (RC) at a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) client location. An MCDN user may use the RC, which may be configured to control customer premises equipment at the MCDN client, to signal an emergency event. In response, an MCDN server may be queried for emergency user information associated with the MCDN client and/or the MCDN user. Based on the emergency user information, third parties, such as emergency service providers, medical service providers, or private persons, may be contacted via the MCDN. A communications channel, including audio and/or video, between an emergency service provider and the MCDN client may be initiated based on the emergency user information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Paul VAN VLECK, James PRATT
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Publication number: 20160323646Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media device, media content from a media content server. A portion of the media content includes a first item concurrently depicted with a second item. The method includes receiving an input indicating a selection of the second item within the media content. The method includes, in response to the input, sending an identification request for information corresponding to the second item to an identification server in response to the input. The identification request includes data relating to a depiction of the second item. The method also includes receiving the information from the identification server in response to the identification request.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: JAMES PRATT, STEVEN M. BELZ, GREGORY EDWARDS, PAUL VAN VLECK
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Patent number: 9426424Abstract: A method and system for contacting emergency service providers may allow using a remote control (RC) at a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) client location. An MCDN user may use the RC, which may be configured to control customer premises equipment at the MCDN client, to signal an emergency event. In response, an MCDN server may be queried for emergency user information associated with the MCDN client and/or the MCDN user. Based on the emergency user information, third parties, such as emergency service providers, medical service providers, or private persons, may be contacted via the MCDN. A communications channel, including audio and/or video, between an emergency service provider and the MCDN client may be initiated based on the emergency user information.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Paul Van Vleck, James Pratt
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Publication number: 20160224555Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes receiving, from a device of a user, a request to transmit a multimedia file. The method also includes automatically generating a generated content descriptor based on an analysis of the multimedia file using at least one analysis parameter. The method includes determining whether the generated content descriptor satisfies filter criteria of a profile associated with the user. The method further includes rejecting the request to transmit the multimedia file when the generated content descriptor does not satisfy the filter criteria of the profile. The method includes transmitting the multimedia file along with the generated content descriptor when the generated content descriptor satisfies the filter criteria of the profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Paul Van Vleck, LEE BEGEJA
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Patent number: 9407973Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a set-top box device, media content from a media content server. The media content includes one or more metadata tags associated with one or more items depicted when the media content is displayed. The computer-implemented method includes sending the media content to a display device. The computer-implemented method also includes receiving a first user selection to visually identify the one or more items. The computer-implemented method also includes receiving a purchase request to purchase at least one of the one or more items depicted.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: James Pratt, Steven M. Belz, Gregory Edwards, Paul Van Vleck
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Patent number: 9342517Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes receiving, from a device of a user, a request to transmit a multimedia file. The method also includes automatically generating a generated content descriptor based on an analysis of the multimedia file using at least one analysis parameter. The method includes determining whether the generated content descriptor satisfies filter criteria of a profile associated with the user. The method further includes rejecting the request to transmit the multimedia file when the generated content descriptor does not satisfy the filter criteria of the profile. The method includes transmitting the multimedia file along with the generated content descriptor when the generated content descriptor satisfies the filter criteria of the profile.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Paul Van Vleck, Lee Begeja
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Publication number: 20160088350Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a device configured to receive media content from equipment of a service provider, an activation request from a monitoring service. The activation request is associated with activation of a video camera coupled to the device. The activation request is received based on satisfaction of an alert condition. The method also includes activating the video camera based on data responsive to a prompt. The prompt is presented by the device in response to reception of the activation request.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Steven Belz, James Pratt, Paul Van Vleck