Patents Assigned to MUZAK LLC
  • Patent number: 11831942
    Abstract: The present technology allows for the management and output of audio and visual media at one or more locations, including the direction and display of static and/or dynamic signage, prerecorded and/or live video content, and audio content from one or more output devices, such as various screens, projectors, or display units, including customized direction of such content to multiple screens or display units at multiple locations. It is thereby possible to customize sights and sound for a desired theme or brand and choose from multiple, customizable content options. In this way, one can manage and schedule digital signage solutions across one or more locations using a single management device. Present operation and operation history of one or more media players can be monitored using the management device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Muzak LLC
    Inventors: Morgan Jean Rene Van Baren, Gordon Howard Courtney
  • Publication number: 20210099750
    Abstract: The present technology allows for the management and output of audio and visual media at one or more locations, including the direction and display of static and/or dynamic signage, prerecorded and/or live video content, and audio content from one or more output devices, such as various screens, projectors, or display units, including customized direction of such content to multiple screens or display units at multiple locations. It is thereby possible to customize sights and sound for a desired theme or brand and choose from multiple, customizable content options. In this way, one can manage and schedule digital signage solutions across one or more locations using a single management device. Present operation and operation history of one or more media players can be monitored using the management device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Muzak LLC
    Inventors: Morgan Jean Rene Van Baren, Gordon Howard Courtney
  • Patent number: 9858596
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing targeted location-based communications. An exemplary apparatus is configured to receive an encoded signal, decode the encoded signal such that embedded data is retrieved, send the embedded data a remote server; and receive a message based at least partially on sending the embedded data. Another exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the encoded signal by receiving data input, receiving a host signal, embedding the data input within the host signal such that an encoded signal is generated, and transmitting the encoded signal. A third exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the targeted communications by storing one or more messages associated with an entity, receiving data, selecting at least one of the one or more messages based at least partially on the data received, and sending the at least one of the one or more messages selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Muzak LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Howard Courtney, III, Russell John Hammond, James Hodges McAliley
  • Patent number: 9424594
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing targeted location-based communications. An exemplary apparatus is configured to receive an encoded signal, decode the encoded signal such that embedded data is retrieved, send the embedded data a remote server; and receive a message based at least partially on sending the embedded data. Another exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the encoded signal by receiving data input, receiving a host signal, embedding the data input within the host signal such that an encoded signal is generated, and transmitting the encoded signal. A third exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the targeted communications by storing one or more messages associated with an entity, receiving data, selecting at least one of the one or more messages based at least partially on the data received, and sending the at least one of the one or more messages selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Muzak LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Howard Courtney, III, Russell John Hammond, James Hodges McAliley
  • Patent number: 9317872
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing targeted location-based communications. An exemplary apparatus is configured to receive an encoded signal, decode the encoded signal such that embedded data is retrieved, send the embedded data a remote server; and receive a message based at least partially on sending the embedded data. Create a message vector based on the message comprising of a plurality of key sequences, each of which comprises more than two frequency components and is associated with a unique bit. Another exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the encoded signal by receiving data input, receiving a host signal, embedding the data input within the host signal such that an encoded signal is generated, and transmitting the encoded signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Muzak LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Howard Courtney, III, Russell John Hammond, James Hodges McAliley
  • Patent number: 9099080
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing targeted location-based communications. An exemplary apparatus is configured to receive an encoded signal, decode the encoded signal such that embedded data is retrieved, send the embedded data a remote server; and receive a message based at least partially on sending the embedded data. Another exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the encoded signal by receiving data input, receiving a host signal, embedding the data input within the host signal such that an encoded signal is generated, and transmitting the encoded signal. A third exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the targeted communications by storing one or more messages associated with an entity, receiving data, selecting at least one of the one or more messages based at least partially on the data received, and sending the at least one of the one or more messages selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Muzak LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Howard Courtney, III, Russell John Hammond, James Hodges McAliley
  • Publication number: 20140222956
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing targeted location-based communications. An exemplary apparatus is configured to receive an encoded signal, decode the encoded signal such that embedded data is retrieved, send the embedded data a remote server; and receive a message based at least partially on sending the embedded data. Another exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the encoded signal by receiving data input, receiving a host signal, embedding the data input within the host signal such that an encoded signal is generated, and transmitting the encoded signal. A third exemplary apparatus is configured to provide the targeted communications by storing one or more messages associated with an entity, receiving data, selecting at least one of the one or more messages based at least partially on the data received, and sending the at least one of the one or more messages selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: MUZAK LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Howard Courtney, III, Russell John Hammond, James Hodges McAliley