Patents by Inventor Bobbi Denise Schuster
Bobbi Denise Schuster 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).
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Patent number: 11563786Abstract: A server stores an association between a unique identifier and a first media work in a database, and stores an association between a media type indicator and the unique identifier. The media type indicator has a first value when the first media work is a first type of media work, and a second value when the first media work is a second type of media work. A message including information identifying a broadcast media work is received from a broadcast station. Based on information included in the message, the server determines whether the broadcast media work is an instance of the first media work. If so, the server determines that the broadcast media work is associated with the unique identifier, and further determines, based on the media type indicator, what type of media work the broadcast media work is. The unique identifier is stored in a data structure based on the type of media work.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Publication number: 20220174105Abstract: A server stores an association between a unique identifier and a first media work in a database, and stores an association between a media type indicator and the unique identifier. The media type indicator has a first value when the first media work is a first type of media work, and a second value when the first media work is a second type of media work. A message including information identifying a broadcast media work is received from a broadcast station. Based on information included in the message, the server determines whether the broadcast media work is an instance of the first media work. If so, the server determines that the broadcast media work is associated with the unique identifier, and further determines, based on the media type indicator, what type of media work the broadcast media work is. The unique identifier is stored in a data structure based on the type of media work.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Patent number: 11277458Abstract: A server receives, from a broadcast station, a message including a station identifier and a list of media-works scheduled for broadcast. The media-works are identified by identifying attributes. The server attempts a first-level match between identifying attributes associated with a first media-work and unique identifiers included in a database. The unique identifiers link content attributes of different media-works to different unique identifiers. The first-level match includes comparing the identifying attributes to the unique identifiers to determine whether an identifying attribute matches any of the unique identifiers stored in the database. If not, a second-level match compares the identifying attributes to content attributes of different media-works to identify content attributes that match the identifying attributes.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Publication number: 20210185104Abstract: A server receives, from a broadcast station, a message including a station identifier and a list of media-works scheduled for broadcast. The media-works are identified by identifying attributes. The server attempts a first-level match between identifying attributes associated with a first media-work and unique identifiers included in a database. The unique identifiers link content attributes of different media-works to different unique identifiers. The first-level match includes comparing the identifying attributes to the unique identifiers to determine whether an identifying attribute matches any of the unique identifiers stored in the database. If not, a second-level match compares the identifying attributes to content attributes of different media-works to identify content attributes that match the identifying attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Patent number: 10938874Abstract: A server receives a message from a subscriber. The message includes a subscriber identifier and one or more one or more first identifying attributes associated with a first media-work played-out by the subscriber. The server performs a first-level match between the first identifying attributes and unique identifiers included in a database. In response to the first-level match indicating that the first identifying attributes do not include any of unique identifiers, the server performs a second-level match, which compares the first identifying attributes to content attributes of different media-works linked to the unique identifiers. In response to the second-level match identifying one or more matching first identifying attributes to the content attributes that are linked to a particular unique identifier included in the database, the server selects enhanced content based on the particular unique identifier, and delivers that enhanced content to the subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Patent number: 10817910Abstract: A management and delivery method and system for a distributed marketing network. Access to one or more network service gateways associated with a distributed marketing network can be authorized, if particular criteria are satisfied. A business transaction may be coordinated with the distributed marketing network through network service gateways in a near real time fashion and without manual intervention, in response to authorizing the access to the network service gateways. The network service gateways may include a partner interface, a centralized hub that communicates with the partner interfaces, and/or a local market integrated service layer that communicates with the centralized hub and the partner interface. The distributed marketing network may be, for example, a network of radio stations.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Bobbi Denise Schuster, Matthew M. Ferry, John W. Fulbright, David C. Jellison, Jr., Kohinoor Basu, Steven M. Gable
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Publication number: 20200314160Abstract: A server receives a message from a subscriber. The message includes a subscriber identifier and one or more one or more first identifying attributes associated with a first media-work played-out by the subscriber. The server performs a first-level match between the first identifying attributes and unique identifiers included in a database. In response to the first-level match indicating that the first identifying attributes do not include any of unique identifiers, the server performs a second-level match, which compares the first identifying attributes to content attributes of different media-works linked to the unique identifiers. In response to the second-level match identifying one or more matching first identifying attributes to the content attributes that are linked to a particular unique identifier included in the database, the server selects enhanced content based on the particular unique identifier, and delivers that enhanced content to the subscriber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Patent number: 10693931Abstract: A processing system, which including a processor and associated memory, provides broadcast content to a broadcaster via a communications network. The broadcast content includes multiple broadcast media items. Subsequent to the broadcast content being broadcast, the processing system receives, via the communications network, an information transfer initiated by an end-user device. The information transfer includes tag information indicating a selected broadcast media item previously marked by a user of the end-user device during a period of time the end-user device was disconnected from the processing system. In response to the information transfer, the processing system identifies content related to the selected broadcast media item based on the tag information, and uploads the identified content to the end-user device via the communications network.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Publication number: 20190205945Abstract: A management and delivery method and system for a distributed marketing network. Access to one or more network service gateways associated with a distributed marketing network can be authorized, if particular criteria are satisfied. A business transaction may be coordinated with the distributed marketing network through network service gateways in a near real time fashion and without manual intervention, in response to authorizing the access to the network service gateways. The network service gateways may include a partner interface, a centralized hub that communicates with the partner interfaces, and/or a local market integrated service layer that communicates with the centralized hub and the partner interface. The distributed marketing network may be, for example, a network of radio stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Bobbi Denise Schuster, Matthew M. Ferry, John W. Fulbright, David C. Jellison, JR., Kohinoor Basu, Steven M. Gable
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Publication number: 20190081718Abstract: An improved automated media scheduling system includes a conditional scheduler operating in cooperation with the at least one master scheduler to obtain a contextual condition associated with a conditional media item, and devoid of entity identification information. Satisfying the contextual condition is a prerequisite to pairing the conditional media item with another media item. The conditional scheduler obtains an original schedule generated by the master scheduler, identifies a scheduled media item, from the original schedule, that satisfies the contextual condition, pairs the conditional media item and the scheduled media item to generate a media item pair, and transmits a proposed scheduling change, including the media item pair, to the master scheduler. The master scheduler evaluates the proposed scheduling change for compliance with scheduling rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Bobbi Denise Schuster, Matthew M. Ferry, John W. Fulbright, David C. Jellison, JR., Kohinoor Basu, Steven M. Gable, David R. Murray, Shaun Bruner, Joseph Kubon, III, Shawn Coffman, Jason N. Lee, Mark R. Allen, Chris Perluss, Robert Gelb
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Patent number: 10229438Abstract: A management and delivery method and system for a distributed marketing network. Access to one or more network service gateways associated with a distributed marketing network can be authorized, if particular criteria are satisfied. A business transaction may be coordinated with the distributed marketing network through network service gateways in a near real time fashion and without manual intervention, in response to authorizing the access to the network service gateways. The network service gateways may include a partner interface, a centralized hub that communicates with the partner interfaces, and/or a local market integrated service layer that communicates with the centralized hub and the partner interface. The distributed marketing network may be, for example, a network of radio stations.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: IHEARTMEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Bobbi Denise Schuster, Matthew Ferry, John Fulbright, David C. Jellison, Jr., Kohinoor Basu, Steven M. Gable
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Publication number: 20180359300Abstract: A processing system, which including a processor and associated memory, provides broadcast content to a broadcaster via a communications network. The broadcast content includes multiple broadcast media items. Subsequent to the broadcast content being broadcast, the processing system receives, via the communications network, an information transfer initiated by an end-user device. The information transfer includes tag information indicating a selected broadcast media item previously marked by a user of the end-user device during a period of time the end-user device was disconnected from the processing system. In response to the information transfer, the processing system identifies content related to the selected broadcast media item based on the tag information, and uploads the identified content to the end-user device via the communications network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Patent number: 10063607Abstract: A processing system provides works associated with a unified number system (UNS) identifier, and the UNS identifier itself, for broadcast. The system receives a request for content associated with a broadcast work, where the request includes the UNS identifier included in the broadcast. In response to the request, the system obtains the requested content using the UNS identifier included in the request, and delivers the requested content to an end user associated with the end-user device. The type of requested content can be identified based on previously obtained user preferences, so that even if two user-devices send requests including the same UNS identifier, the content provided to each end user or end-user device can be different.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Seervices, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Publication number: 20170302713Abstract: A processing system provides works associated with a unified number system (UNS) identifier, and the UNS identifier itself, for broadcast. The system receives a request for content associated with a broadcast work, where the request includes the UNS identifier included in the broadcast. In response to the request, the system obtains the requested content using the UNS identifier included in the request, and delivers the requested content to an end user associated with the end-user device. The type of requested content can be identified based on previously obtained user preferences, so that even if two user-devices send requests including the same UNS identifier, the content provided to each end user or end-user device can be different.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Patent number: 9729597Abstract: A preference related to the broadcast of a work, for example a song, advertisement, or enhanced content associated with the work can be obtained from an end user. The work is associated with one of a plurality of unique identifiers, such as a unified numbering system (UNS) identifier, and the UNS identifier can be used to associate enhanced content associated with the work. The UNS identifier and the user's preference for enhanced content can be used to select and deliver appropriate enhanced content to end users or other subscribers. A system can notify a broadcaster users request particular enhanced content, and the broadcaster can request the system to provide additional enhanced content for broadcast in response to that notification.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Publication number: 20170019442Abstract: A preference related to the broadcast of a work, for example a song, advertisement, or enhanced content associated with the work can be obtained from an end user. The work is associated with one of a plurality of unique identifiers, such as a unified numbering system (UNS) identifier, and the UNS identifier can be used to associate enhanced content associated with the work. The UNS identifier and the user's preference for enhanced content can be used to select and deliver appropriate enhanced content to end users or other subscribers. A system can notify a broadcaster users request particular enhanced content, and the broadcaster can request the system to provide additional enhanced content for broadcast in response to that notification.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Patent number: 9462023Abstract: A preference related to the broadcast of a work, for example a song, advertisement, or enhanced content associated with the work can be obtained from an end user. The work is associated with one of a plurality of unique identifiers, such as a unified numbering system (UNS) identifier, and the UNS identifier can be used to associate enhanced content associated with the work. The UNS identifier and the user's preference for enhanced content can be used to select and deliver appropriate enhanced content to end users or other subscribers. The enhanced content can be delivered to an end user's device to coincide with the broadcast of the work.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: IHEARTMEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer L. Smith
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Publication number: 20150254730Abstract: Identifiers for works indexed using different content identification schemes can be received, and associated with respective unique identifiers in a Unified Numbering System (UNS) database. The UNS identifiers can be used to track public performances of the works, even if the public performance of the work is reported using disparate content identification schemes. UNS identifiers can also be used to associate enhancement information with works indexed using different content identification schemes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer Perez
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Publication number: 20150180927Abstract: A preference related to the broadcast of a work, for example a song, advertisement, or enhanced content associated with the work can be obtained from an end user. The work is associated with one of a plurality of unique identifiers, such as a unified numbering system (UNS) identifier, and the UNS identifier can be used to associate enhanced content associated with the work. The UNS identifier and the user's preference for enhanced content can be used to select and deliver appropriate enhanced content to end users or other subscribers. The enhanced content can be delivered to an end user's device to coincide with the broadcast of the work.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: IHEARTMEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer Perez
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Patent number: 8977220Abstract: A preference related to the broadcast of a work, for example a song or advertisement, is obtained from a subscriber. The work is associated with one of a plurality of unique identifiers, and the particular identifier with which the work is associated can be identified in some instances by using information included with the subscriber preference. In response to determining which unique identifier is associated with the work, content associated with that identifier can be delivered to the subscriber according to his preference.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Littlejohn, Bobbi Denise Schuster, Keyin Hsu, Jennifer Perez