Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Drewes

Thomas M. Drewes 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: 11877023
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes commercial and residential automation and control (including audio-visual control) devices and systems incorporating contactless remote control. The disclosed technology can include a method of controlling an audio-visual system. The method can include displaying an authorization code on an audio-visual control device. The method can include receiving, at the audio-visual control device and from the remote server, instructions to change a setting of the audio-visual system, the instructions having been received by the remote server from a user device that has been authenticated by the remote server via the authorization code. The method can include outputting, to the audio-visual system, the instructions to change a setting of the audio-visual system and outputting, to the remote server, data indicative of a status of the audio-visual system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Aveo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Richardson, Steve Joiner, Thomas M. Drewes
  • Publication number: 20210360311
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes commercial and residential automation and control (including audio-visual control) devices and systems incorporating contactless remote control. The disclosed technology can include a method of controlling an audio-visual system. The method can include displaying an authorization code on an audio-visual control device. The method can include receiving, at the audio-visual control device and from the remote server, instructions to change a setting of the audio-visual system, the instructions having been received by the remote server from a user device that has been authenticated by the remote server via the authorization code. The method can include outputting, to the audio-visual system, the instructions to change a setting of the audio-visual system and outputting, to the remote server, data indicative of a status of the audio-visual system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Richardson, Steve Joiner, Thomas M. Drewes
  • Patent number: 8527878
    Abstract: A computer program of the type commonly known as a “wizard” is disclosed that initializes user interface software for controlling an audio conferencing device. The wizard allows the desired audio inputs (e.g., microphone, telephones, etc.) and audio outputs (speakers, recording devices, etc.) to be chosen by an audio system administrator. Thereafter, the wizard allows an audio conferencing device (or devices) to be chosen by the administrator, or allows such a device(s) to be optimally chosen dependent upon the chosen inputs and outputs. The wizard then maps the inputs and outputs to the input and output ports on the audio conferencing device. When the administrator finishes the wizard, the wizard computes the mapping parameters and other audio-optimizing parameters for the selected inputs and outputs. These parameters are then loaded into the user interface software automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Drewes, James S. Joiner, Michael A. Pocino, Craig H. Richardson
  • Patent number: 8234573
    Abstract: A computer program of the type commonly known as a “wizard” is disclosed that initializes user interface software for controlling an audio conferencing device. The wizard allows the desired audio inputs (e.g., microphone, telephones, etc.) and audio outputs (speakers, recording devices, etc.) to be chosen by an audio system administrator. Thereafter, the wizard allows an audio conferencing device (or devices) to be chosen by the administrator, or allows such a device(s) to be optimally chosen dependent upon the chosen inputs and outputs. The wizard then maps the inputs and outputs to the input and output ports on the audio conferencing device. When the administrator finishes the wizard, the wizard computes the mapping parameters and other audio-optimizing parameters for the selected inputs and outputs. These parameters are then loaded into the user interface software automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Drewes, James S. Joiner, Michael A. Pocino, Craig H Richardson
  • Publication number: 20110320942
    Abstract: A computer program of the type commonly known as a “wizard” is disclosed that initializes user interface software for controlling an audio conferencing device. The wizard allows the desired audio inputs (e.g., microphone, telephones, etc.) and audio outputs (speakers, recording devices, etc.) to be chosen by an audio system administrator. Thereafter, the wizard allows an audio conferencing device (or devices) to be chosen by the administrator, or allows such a device(s) to be optimally chosen dependent upon the chosen inputs and outputs. The wizard then maps the inputs and outputs to the input and output ports on the audio conferencing device. When the administrator finishes the wizard, the wizard computes the mapping parameters and other audio-optimizing parameters for the selected inputs and outputs. These parameters are then loaded into the user interface software automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Drewes, James S. Joiner, Michael A. Pocino, Craig H. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20090240993
    Abstract: A computer program of the type commonly known as a “wizard” is disclosed that initializes user interface software for controlling an audio conferencing device. The wizard allows the desired audio inputs (e.g., microphone, telephones, etc.) and audio outputs (speakers, recording devices, etc.) to be chosen by an audio system administrator. Thereafter, the wizard allows an audio conferencing device (or devices) to be chosen by the administrator, or allows such a device(s) to be optimally chosen dependent upon the chosen inputs and outputs. The wizard then maps the inputs and outputs to the input and output ports on the audio conferencing device. When the administrator finishes the wizard, the wizard computes the mapping parameters and other audio-optimizing parameters for the selected inputs and outputs. These parameters are then loaded into the user interface software automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS M. DREWES, JAMES S. JOINER, MICHAEL A. POCINO, CRAIG H. RICHARDSON
  • Patent number: 7552389
    Abstract: A computer program of the type commonly known as a “wizard” is disclosed that initializes user interface software for controlling an audio conferencing device. The wizard allows the desired audio inputs (e.g., microphone, telephones, etc.) and audio outputs (speakers, recording devices, etc.) to be chosen by an audio system administrator. Thereafter, the wizard allows an audio conferencing device (or devices) to be chosen by the administrator, or allows such a device(s) to be optimally chosen dependent upon the chosen inputs and outputs. The wizard then maps the inputs and outputs to the input and output ports on the audio conferencing device, a step which again can be performed manually by the administrator or automatically by the wizard. After reviewing the mapping results, the administrator finishes the wizard, which computes the mapping parameters and other audio-optimizing parameters for the selected inputs and outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Polycom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Drewes, James S. Joiner, Michael A. Pocino, Craig H. Richardson