Patents by Inventor Carl J. Yankowski
Carl J. Yankowski 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: 6388958Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Patent number: 6388957Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1997Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Publication number: 20010056424Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Publication number: 20010056430Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 1997Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventor: CARL J. YANKOWSKI
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Patent number: 6272078Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1997Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Publication number: 20010004338Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 1997Publication date: June 21, 2001Applicant: Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: CARL J. YANKOWSKI
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Patent number: 6247022Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Patent number: 6147940Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1997Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Patent number: 6128255Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Patent number: 6128625Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
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Patent number: 5751672Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1995Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski