Patents by Inventor Rick Southerland

Rick Southerland 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: 8078750
    Abstract: A streaming media encoder for encoding and delivering media content is disclosed. The streaming media encoder has a media input interface for receiving a media stream, a media encoder for receiving the media stream from the input interface and encoding the media stream, thereby producing an encoded media stream. The media encoder has a first confidence monitor for displaying a video image from the received media stream, a second confidence monitor for displaying a video image from the encoded media stream, and a network interface for providing the encoded media stream to a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Viewcast.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hershey, David T. Stoner, Rick Southerland
  • Patent number: 8060671
    Abstract: A portable media encoder is disclosed. The portable media encoder comprises a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio source, and a digital output port for providing a digitized output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input. The encoder has an encoding processor that converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port, a set of control buttons communicatively coupled to the encoding processor and operable to provide encoding parameters to thereto, and a housing enclosing the encoding processor and providing at least one access panel providing user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the set of control buttons. The housing having a size and configuration that allows the encoder to be hand carried by a single individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: ViewCast.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Southerland, Mark Fears, Mark Hershey, Chris McCauley
  • Publication number: 20110072149
    Abstract: A streaming media encoder for encoding and delivering media content is disclosed. The streaming media encoder has a media input interface for receiving a media stream, a media encoder for receiving the media stream from the input interface and encoding the media stream, thereby producing an encoded media stream. The media encoder has a first confidence monitor for displaying a video image from the received media stream, a second confidence monitor for displaying a video image from the encoded media stream, and a network interface for providing the encoded media stream to a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: VIEWCAST.COM, INC. D/B/A VIEWCAST CORPORATION
    Inventors: MARK HERSHEY, DAVID T. STONER, RICK SOUTHERLAND
  • Publication number: 20100328534
    Abstract: A portable media encoder is disclosed. The portable media encoder comprises a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio source, and a digital output port for providing a digitized output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input. The encoder has an encoding processor that converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port, a set of control buttons communicatively coupled to the encoding processor and operable to provide encoding parameters to thereto, and a housing enclosing the encoding processor and providing at least one access panel providing user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the set of control buttons. The housing having a size and configuration that allows the encoder to be hand carried by a single individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: VIEWCAST.COM, INC. D/B/A VIEWCAST CORPORATION
    Inventors: RICK SOUTHERLAND, MARK FEARS, MARK HERSHEY, CHRIS MCCAULEY
  • Patent number: 7818442
    Abstract: A streaming media encoder for encoding and delivering media content is disclosed. The streaming media encoder has a media input interface for receiving a media stream, a media encoder for receiving the media stream from the input interface and encoding the media stream, thereby producing an encoded media stream. The media encoder has a first confidence monitor for displaying a video image from the received media stream, a second confidence monitor for displaying a video image from the encoded media stream, and a network interface for providing the encoded media stream to a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Viewcast.Com, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hershey, David T. Stoner, Rick Southerland
  • Patent number: 7747798
    Abstract: A portable media encoder is disclosed. The portable media encoder comprises a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio source, and a digital output port for providing a digitized output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input. The encoder has an encoding processor that converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port, a set of control buttons communicatively coupled to the encoding processor and operable to provide encoding parameters to thereto, and a housing enclosing the encoding processor and providing at least one access panel providing user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the set of control buttons. The housing having a size and configuration that allows the encoder to be hand carried by a single individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Viewcast.Com, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Southerland, Mark Fears, Mark Hershey, Chris McCauley
  • Publication number: 20070192814
    Abstract: A portable media encoder is disclosed. The portable media encoder comprises a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio source, and a digital output port for providing a digitized output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input. The encoder has an encoding processor that converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port, a set of control buttons communicatively coupled to the encoding processor and operable to provide encoding parameters to thereto, and a housing enclosing the encoding processor and providing at least one access panel providing user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the set of control buttons. The housing having a size and configuration that allows the encoder to be hand carried by a single individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Rick Southerland, Mark Fears, Mark Hershey, Chris McCauley
  • Publication number: 20070180166
    Abstract: A portable media encoder is disclosed. A portable media encoder includes a a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio source, and a digital output port for providing a digital output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input. An encoding processor that converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port is provided. A digital control input port for receiving commands from a remote management console and providing the commands to the encoding processor is also provided. A housing enclosed the encoding processor and provides at least one access panel facilitating user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the digital control input port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Rick Southerland, Mark Fears, Mark Hershey, Chris McCauley, Kevin Conley, Kevin Hartman, Jeremy Gerdes
  • Publication number: 20070180062
    Abstract: A portable media encoder with a remote setup management interface is disclosed. The encoder provides a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video input source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio input source, and a digital output port for providing a digital output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input. An encoding processor converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port, and a digital control input port for receives commands from a remote management computer over the Internet using a web browser and provides the commands to the encoding processor. A housing encloses the processor and provides at least one access panel providing user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the digital control input port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Rick Southerland, Mark Fears, Mark Hershey, Chris McCauley, Kevin Conley, Kevin Hartman, Jeremy Gerdes
  • Publication number: 20070180164
    Abstract: A quick-change accessory mount for a portable media encoder includes a substantially rigid frame having an upper surface and a lower surface. The frame is adapted for releaseable connection to a portable media encoder housing. A circuitry holder supports circuitry thereupon, the circuitry holder being affixed to the frame and having an upper portion extending above the upper surface of the frame and a lower portion extending below the lower surface of the frame. A substantially non-rigid cover is attached around the periphery of the frame and forms an enclosure for holding accessory devices mounted on the upper surface of the frame. A plurality of upper connectors operably interconnect via the circuitry to a plurality of lower connectors. The upper connectors are disposed on the upper portion of the circuitry holder and are operably accessible from within the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventor: Rick Southerland
  • Publication number: 20070055787
    Abstract: A streaming media encoder for encoding and delivering media content is disclosed. The streaming media encoder has a media input interface for receiving a media stream, a media encoder for receiving the media stream from the input interface and encoding the media stream, thereby producing an encoded media stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Hershey, David Stoner, Rick Southerland
  • Publication number: 20070053379
    Abstract: A system and method for encoding an audiovisual media stream is disclosed. The method includes, receiving an input signal from an analog audiovisual source, encoding the input signal to produce an encoded media stream, providing the encoded media stream to a network interface, and displaying the received input signal on a confidence monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Hershey, David Stoner, Rick Southerland