Patents by Inventor Robert McCue

Robert McCue 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: 20200366726
    Abstract: A method of downloading digital content to be rendered is provided in which a list of content servers that are capable of serving requested digital content is downloaded from a network accessible server. Service level statistics are tracked for the content servers in the list of content servers. A first content server to serve the requested digital content is selected from the list of content servers in dependence upon the service level statistics. A first segment of the requested digital content is downloaded from the first content server for rendering. In the event of a degradation in service, a second content server to replace the first content server is selected from the list of content servers in dependence upon the service level statistics, wherein the server replacement is substantially imperceptible. A second segment of the requested digital content is downloaded from the second content server for rendering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 10805111
    Abstract: An image stream of static graphic images and a corresponding audio stream (e.g., a comic book image stream and an audio narration stream) are simultaneously rendered. One or more images from the image stream, which are each associated with time information relative to a timeline of the audio stream, are downloaded to the client device. A page is assembled from the images and is assigned time information relative to the timeline of the audio stream on the basis of the time information for the images. A portion of the audio stream including a time offset corresponding to a position on the page is downloaded to the client device. The page and the portion of the audio stream are simultaneously rendered on the client device by using the time information for the images or for the page, the portion of the audio stream being rendered in dependence upon the time offset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 10735488
    Abstract: A method of downloading digital content to be rendered is provided in which a list of content servers that are capable of serving requested digital content is downloaded from a network accessible server. Service level statistics are tracked for the content servers in the list of content servers. A first content server to serve the requested digital content is selected from the list of content servers in dependence upon the service level statistics. A first segment of the requested digital content is downloaded from the first content server for rendering. In the event of a degradation in service, a second content server to replace the first content server is selected from the list of content servers in dependence upon the service level statistics, wherein the server replacement is substantially imperceptible. A second segment of the requested digital content is downloaded from the second content server for rendering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20190173690
    Abstract: An image stream of static graphic images and a corresponding audio stream (e.g., a comic book image stream and an audio narration stream) are simultaneously rendered. One or more images from the image stream, which are each associated with time information relative to a timeline of the audio stream, are downloaded to the client device. A page is assembled from the images and is assigned time information relative to the timeline of the audio stream on the basis of the time information for the images. A portion of the audio stream including a time offset corresponding to a position on the page is downloaded to the client device. The page and the portion of the audio stream are simultaneously rendered on the client device by using the time information for the images or for the page, the portion of the audio stream being rendered in dependence upon the time offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Audi Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 10237595
    Abstract: A plurality of digital media streams are synchronized by using a descriptor file. The plurality of digital media streams includes a first digital media stream containing a digital audio narration of an originating work and a second digital media stream containing digital media content corresponding to the same originating work. The descriptor file contains location information for the plurality of digital media streams, synchronization time offsets in a timeline of the digital audio narration of the first digital media stream, and synchronization points in the digital media content of the second digital media stream that correspond to the synchronization time offsets. Two or more of the plurality of digital media streams, including the second digital media stream, are simultaneously rendered in a synchronized manner by accessing the descriptor file and correlating the synchronization points and the synchronization time offsets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20190044993
    Abstract: A method of downloading digital content to be rendered is provided in which a list of content servers that are capable of serving requested digital content is downloaded from a network accessible server. Service level statistics are tracked for the content servers in the list of content servers. A first content server to serve the requested digital content is selected from the list of content servers in dependence upon the service level statistics. A first segment of the requested digital content is downloaded from the first content server for rendering. In the event of a degradation in service, a second content server to replace the first content server is selected from the list of content servers in dependence upon the service level statistics, wherein the server replacement is substantially imperceptible. A second segment of the requested digital content is downloaded from the second content server for rendering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Audio Pod Inc.,
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 10091266
    Abstract: A method and a system for rendering digital content across multiple client devices are provided. At least a portion of first digital content is rendered on a first client device. An identifier corresponding to the first digital content, which identifies a descriptor of the first digital content, and a first position in the first digital content are determined on the first client device. The identifier and the first position are transferred from the first client device to a second client device via a network accessible library. The descriptor is downloaded from the network accessible library to the second client device by using the identifier. At least a portion of ancillary digital content associated with the first digital content is rendered on the second client device by using the descriptor and the first position. Thus, rendering of the first content and the ancillary digital content may be synchronized across multiple devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20180273168
    Abstract: An aircraft for use in fixed wing flight mode and rotor flight mode while maintaining a horizontal fuselage is provided. The aircraft can include a fuselage, wings, rotor, and a plurality of engines. The rotor can comprise a wing attachment assembly further comprising a rotating support. A rotating section can comprise a central support and the wings, with a plurality of engines attached to the rotating section. In a rotor flight mode, the rotating section can rotate around a longitudinal axis of the rotor providing lift for the aircraft similar to the rotor of a helicopter. In a fixed wing flight mode, the rotating section does not rotate around a longitudinal axis of the rotor, providing lift for the aircraft similar to a conventional airplane. The same engines that provide torque to power the rotor in rotor flight mode also power the aircraft in fixed-wing flight mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: DZYNE Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Allan Page, Matthew Robert McCue, Robert Anthony Godlasky
  • Patent number: 9954922
    Abstract: A method and a system for rendering digital content across multiple client devices are provided. Digital content is downloaded to a first client device from a network accessible library. As the digital content is rendered, a current position is tracked. A bookmark is created by setting the current position as a bookmarked position. The bookmark is transferred to a second client device, and digital content including the bookmarked position is downloaded to the second client device from the network accessible library, enabling a continuous user experience across multiple client devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 9930089
    Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable code for the management of digital media on a device with memory and storage restrictions. As with any device, memory and storage is limited. With the ultimate goal of providing a user with a hands-off literary experience involving multiple media types, it is necessary to automate the clean-up of unneeded content that has previously been transferred to the device. Utilizing bookmark information that describes various positions in one or more media streams, time information that describes the various media streams and related content used to integrate various types of content for each media stream, content and storage can be managed such that the user never has to interact directly with stored content beyond the controls provided with a basic media player. The user still experiences a completely automated and seamless literary experience regardless of the number of open media streams, bookmarks and various related content the user has.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20170318319
    Abstract: A plurality of digital media streams are synchronized by using a descriptor file. The plurality of digital media streams includes a first digital media stream containing a digital audio narration of an originating work and a second digital media stream containing digital media content corresponding to the same originating work. The descriptor file contains location information for the plurality of digital media streams, synchronization time offsets in a timeline of the digital audio narration of the first digital media stream, and synchronization points in the digital media content of the second digital media stream that correspond to the synchronization time offsets. Two or more of the plurality of digital media streams, including the second digital media stream, are simultaneously rendered in a synchronized manner by accessing the descriptor file and correlating the synchronization points and the synchronization time offsets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicants: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 9729907
    Abstract: A method is provided in which a descriptor file is created for synchronizing a plurality of digital media streams. A plurality of time offsets are identified in a timeline of a digital audio narration of a first digital media stream, and the plurality of time offsets and a corresponding plurality of content points are stored in the descriptor file in a manner indicating a correlation therebetween. Synchronization points are identified in digital media content of one or more other digital media streams, and synchronization time offsets are selected that correspond to the synchronization points from the plurality of time offsets. The synchronization time offsets and the corresponding synchronization points are stored in the descriptor file in a manner indicating a correlation therebetween, such that the descriptor file allows a synchronized rendering of the plurality of digital media streams on a client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 9688398
    Abstract: An aircraft for use in fixed wing flight mode and rotor flight mode is provided. The aircraft can include a fuselage, wings, and a plurality of engines. The fuselage can comprise a wing attachment region further comprising a rotating support. A rotating section can comprise a rotating support and the wings, with a plurality of engines attached to the rotating section. In a rotor flight mode, the rotating section can rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage providing lift for the aircraft similar to the rotor of a helicopter. In a fixed wing flight mode, the rotating section does not rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage, providing lift for the aircraft similar to a conventional airplane. The same engines that provide torque to power the rotor in rotor flight mode also power the aircraft in fixed wing flight mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: DZYNE Technologies, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Allan Page, Matthew Robert McCue, Robert Anthony Godlasky
  • Publication number: 20170078357
    Abstract: A method and a system for rendering digital content across multiple client devices are provided. At least a portion of first digital content is rendered on a first client device. An identifier corresponding to the first digital content, which identifies a descriptor of the first digital content, and a first position in the first digital content are determined on the first client device. The identifier and the first position are transferred from the first client device to a second client device via a network accessible library. The descriptor is downloaded from the network accessible library to the second client device by using the identifier. At least a portion of ancillary digital content associated with the first digital content is rendered on the second client device by using the descriptor and the first position. Thus, rendering of the first content and the ancillary digital content may be synchronized across multiple devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicants: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20160255383
    Abstract: A method is provided in which a descriptor file is created for synchronizing a plurality of digital media streams. A plurality of time offsets are identified in a timeline of a digital audio narration of a first digital media stream, and the plurality of time offsets and a corresponding plurality of content points are stored in the descriptor file in a manner indicating a correlation therebetween. Synchronization points are identified in digital media content of one or more other digital media streams, and synchronization time offsets are selected that correspond to the synchronization points from the plurality of time offsets. The synchronization time offsets and the corresponding synchronization points are stored in the descriptor file in a manner indicating a correlation therebetween, such that the descriptor file allows a synchronized rendering of the plurality of digital media streams on a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicants: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20160182589
    Abstract: A method and a system for rendering digital content across multiple client devices are provided. Digital content is downloaded to a first client device from a network accessible library. As the digital content is rendered, a current position is tracked. A bookmark is created by setting the current position as a bookmarked position. The bookmark is transferred to a second client device, and digital content including the bookmarked position is downloaded to the second client device from the network accessible library, enabling a continuous user experience across multiple client devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue,, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 9319720
    Abstract: A system and method for rendering digital content includes a media player having access to at least one server via a network. In addition to storing digital data corresponding to a printed document, such as an eBook, the one or more servers also stores a descriptor file. The descriptor file includes time information for defining the digital data, which is determined relative to a timeline of an audio recording of the text of the printed document. The digital content to be rendered is selected using the time information in the descriptor file and a time offset external to the descriptor file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20160050250
    Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable code for the management of digital media on a device with memory and storage restrictions. As with any device, memory and storage is limited. With the ultimate goal of providing a user with a hands-off literary experience involving multiple media types, it is necessary to automate the clean-up of unneeded content that has previously been transferred to the device. Utilizing bookmark information that describes various positions in one or more media streams, time information that describes the various media streams and related content used to integrate various types of content for each media stream, content and storage can be managed such that the user never has to interact directly with stored content beyond the controls provided with a basic media player. The user still experiences a completely automated and seamless literary experience regardless of the number of open media streams, bookmarks and various related content the user has.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Patent number: 9203884
    Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable code for segmenting an audio stream into a plurality of small digital audio files using gaps in the natural language of the audio stream is provided. The small digital audio files are transmitted, loaded, and played in a specific order, such that from the user's perspective, the audio stream is reproduced in an apparently seamless manner. This is done without reassembling the audio stream, either in whole or in part. The small digital audio files are created using natural language gaps, and are generally small enough to ensure that a first small digital audio file can be downloaded and played without significant delay, while successive small digital audio files are downloaded to be played in the future. Accordingly, the user receives audio-on-demand in a timely manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Audio Pod Inc.
    Inventors: John McCue, Robert McCue, Gregory Shostakovsky, Glenn McCue
  • Publication number: 20150183514
    Abstract: An aircraft for use in fixed wing flight mode and rotor flight mode is provided. The aircraft can include a fuselage, wings, and a plurality of engines. The fuselage can comprise a wing attachment region further comprising a rotating support. A rotating section can comprise a rotating support and the wings, with a plurality of engines attached to the rotating section. In a rotor flight mode, the rotating section can rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage providing lift for the aircraft similar to the rotor of a helicopter. In a fixed wing flight mode, the rotating section does not rotate around a longitudinal axis of the fuselage, providing lift for the aircraft similar to a conventional airplane. The same engines that provide torque to power the rotor in rotor flight mode also power the aircraft in fixed wing flight mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: DZYNE Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: MARK ALLAN PAGE, MATTHEW ROBERT MCCUE, ROBERT ANTHONY GODLASKY