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).

  • Patent number: 6388957
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Patent number: 6388958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Publication number: 20010056424
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Publication number: 20010056430
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: CARL J. YANKOWSKI
  • Patent number: 6272078
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Publication number: 20010004338
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Applicant: Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: CARL J. YANKOWSKI
  • Patent number: 6247022
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Patent number: 6147940
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Patent number: 6128625
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Patent number: 6128255
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski
  • Patent number: 5751672
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Yankowski