Patents Assigned to 3D Radio LLC
  • Patent number: 11108482
    Abstract: An enhanced radio system is disclosed that provides for the capture and playback of one or more radio stations. A user may tune to a station, scan through stations, rewind through missed content (even while the system is off), and fast-forward through undesired content, while downloading and uploading audio content, and sending content to another user. A user may rate content, and be notified when that content is played on any station, with undesirable content skipped and desirable content saved, or station recommendations made. Support for multiple sets of configuration information to allow use by multiple listeners and in multiple locations may be provided. Optionally provided are security features to prevent the unauthorized downloading, uploading, and saving of copies of content, other radio related and content related information, a karaoke mode, integration with a telephone with the radio, or reporting usage information to a collection facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: 3D RADIO, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron S. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 11075706
    Abstract: An enhanced radio system is disclosed that provides for the capture and playback of one or more radio stations. A user may tune to a station, scan through stations, rewind through missed content (even while the system is off), and fast-forward through undesired content, while downloading and uploading audio content, and sending content to another user. A user may rate content, and be notified when that content is played on any station, with undesirable content skipped and desirable content saved, or station recommendations made. Support for multiple sets of configuration information to allow use by multiple listeners and in multiple locations may be provided. Optionally provided are security features to prevent the unauthorized downloading, uploading, and saving of copies of content, other radio related and content related information, a karaoke mode, integration with a telephone with the radio, or reporting usage information to a collection facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: 3D RADIO LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron S. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 10958773
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: 3D RADIO, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis
  • Patent number: 10721345
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: 3D RADIO, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis
  • Patent number: 10447835
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: 3D RADIO, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis
  • Patent number: 9419665
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 3D Radio, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9197269
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and media directed to navigation in the field of digital radio systems are provided. For example, an apparatus, method, or medium can be implemented to provide a multi-tuner portable digital radio device that includes multiple modes and/or advances navigation tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: 3D Radio, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis
  • Patent number: 9189954
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: 3D RADIO, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20150133046
    Abstract: An enhanced radio system is disclosed that provides for the capture and playback of one or more radio stations. A user may tune to a station, scan through stations, rewind through missed content (even while the system is off), and fast-forward through undesired content, while downloading and uploading audio content, and sending content to another user. A user may rate content, and be notified when that content is played on any station, with undesirable content skipped and desirable content saved, or station recommendations made. Support for multiple sets of configuration information to allow use by multiple listeners and in multiple locations may be provided. Optionally provided are security features to prevent the unauthorized downloading, uploading, and saving of copies of content, other radio related and content related information, a karaoke mode, integration with a telephone with the radio, or reporting usage information to a collection facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: 3D RADIO LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. ELLIS, Caron S. SCHWARTZ
  • Publication number: 20150094005
    Abstract: A method, system, media, and apparatus are directed to radio recording. Radio stations are simultaneously recorded based on a radio parameter including a processing parameter, a memory usage or allocation, a recording status, or the like. The radio parameter is adapted for an individual station, some radio stations, or all radio stations. The processing parameter is adapted based on a processor usage. The memory usage is adapted based on a memory requirement of a station being recorded. A station may be suspended from recording based on a loss of a signal and resumed based on a resumption of the signal. An access to a radio content recorded while a signal was available may be provided, if the signal is unavailable. The plurality of stations may be prioritized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: 3D RADIO LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. ELLIS
  • Patent number: 8965313
    Abstract: An enhanced radio system is disclosed that provides for the capture and playback of one or more radio stations. A user may tune to a station, scan through stations, rewind through missed content (even while the system is off), and fast-forward through undesired content, while downloading and uploading audio content, and sending content to another user. A user may rate content, and be notified when that content is played on any station, with undesirable content skipped and desirable content saved, or station recommendations made. Support for multiple sets of configuration information to allow use by multiple listeners and in multiple locations may be provided. Optionally provided are security features to prevent the unauthorized downloading, uploading, and saving of copies of content, other radio related and content related information, a karaoke mode, integration with a telephone with the radio, or reporting of usage information to a collection facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: 3D Radio LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron S. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20150011173
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and media directed to power control in the field of digital radio systems are provided. For example, an apparatus, method, or medium can be implemented to enter a radio into lower power mode, store radio programming with reduced functionality, and resume normal power mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: 3D RADIO LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. ELLIS
  • Patent number: 8909128
    Abstract: A method, system, media, and apparatus are directed to radio recording. Radio stations are simultaneously recorded based on a radio parameter including a processing parameter, a memory usage or allocation, a recording status, or the like. The radio parameter is adapted for an individual station, some radio stations, or all radio stations. The processing parameter is adapted based on a processor usage. The memory usage is adapted based on a memory requirement of a station being recorded. A station may be suspended from recording based on a loss of a signal and resumed based on a resumption of the signal. An access to a radio content recorded while a signal was available may be provided, if the signal is unavailable. The plurality of stations may be prioritized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: 3D Radio LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis
  • Patent number: 8868023
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and media directed to power control in the field of digital radio systems are provided. For example, an apparatus, method, or medium can be implemented to enter a radio into lower power mode, store radio programming with reduced functionality, and resume normal power mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: 3D Radio LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20140210588
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: 3D RADIO LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. ELLIS, Caron SCHWARTZ
  • Patent number: 8788075
    Abstract: We have disclosed an enhanced radio system that provides for the capture and playback of one or more radio stations. The user may tune to a station, or scan through stations, rewind to hear what was missed, and fast-forward through undesired content. The system allows a user to rate content, and to be notified when that content is being played on any station. The system may make radio station recommendations. The system allows the user to respond easily to radio content, download audio content, and send radio content to another user. The system may provide other radio related and radio content related information. The system may provide a karaoke mode. The system may also allow the user to integrate a telephone with the radio. The system may report usage information to a collection facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: 3D Radio, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron S. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20140199955
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and media directed to navigation in the field of digital radio systems are provided. For example, an apparatus, method, or medium can be implemented to provide a multi-tuner portable digital radio device that includes multiple modes and/or advances navigation tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: 3D RADIO LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. ELLIS
  • Patent number: 8706023
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, method, and media directed to navigation in the field of digital radio systems are provided. For example, an apparatus, method, or medium can be implemented to provide a multi-tuner portable digital radio device that includes multiple modes and/or advances navigation tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: 3D Radio LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ellis
  • Patent number: 8699995
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: 3D Radio LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Caron S. Ellis