Patents by Inventor Beth A. Chauvin

Beth A. Chauvin 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: 20020059574
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for the management and delivery of electronic/digital content including high bandwidth video, audio, games and data to end users. The electronic content is stored in an array of computer file/database servers. Integrated software systems provide subscriber management and billing, content management, security, targeting, bandwidth management, and delivery of requested content to end users. The system includes a user interface which simplifies operations for customers and tightly integrated commerce functions. The proposed method and apparatus would assist in the operation of a network that is connected to the Internet and has a plurality of customers (end users). Under current available technology, the proposed method and apparatus would best function over a wired network. However, as wireless technology becomes more robust and cost-effective, the current invention will be able to provide functionality for end users using wireless devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Geoffrey T. Tudor, David H. Fruhling, Beth A. Chauvin, Steven W. Rose