Patents by Inventor Sean S. Priddy

Sean S. Priddy 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
  • 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
  • Automatic assignment and tuning of radio call letters to radio presets
    Patent number: 6539210
    Abstract: Broadcast signals are detected and matched with signal information, such as call letters, genre and geographical location for corresponding signal sources, based on the geographical location of the receiver and the frequency at which the signals are broadcast. The signal information is stored with signal and medium selection data, so that signal sources provided via different communication media, such as broadcast radio and Internet streaming audio, can be accessed, sorted, selected and displayed together. Thus, a user can group for display information about signal sources transmitting a type of music that the user enjoys, via any communication medium that the receiver supports. Also, a currently selected signal source and communication medium can be matched with a different communication medium for the same source, so that if the received signal deteriorates, the receiver can switch to the different communication medium for receipt of the same signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Openglobe, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Sean S. Priddy