Patents by Inventor Curtis Tucker
Curtis Tucker 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: 9451217Abstract: A system and method for providing video surveillance may include providing digital television services to a customer via middleware. The middleware may include digital rights management services. Digital surveillance services may be provided to the customer via the middleware. In providing digital surveillance services to the customer, the customer may be enabled to access surveillance equipment via the middleware from a remote location using a telecommunications device, where the telecommunications device is authorized to access the surveillance equipment by the digital rights management services.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Curtis Tucker
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Patent number: 9077808Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for implementing do-not-disturb feature during media content. For example, in one embodiment, the do-not-disturb feature is implemented on an electronic device during the playback of the media content based on user preferences, where the user preferences specify the media content that triggers the do-not-disturb feature on the electronic device. In response to the do-not-disturb feature being implemented, notification of an incoming communication is suspended during playback of the media content.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert J. Morrill
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Patent number: 9020124Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for implementing do-not-disturb feature during media content. For example, in one embodiment, a determination is made on whether to implement the do-not-disturb feature is implemented on at least one of a plurality of devices associated with a user during the playback of the media content based on user preferences, wherein the user preferences specify a type of media content that triggers the do-not-disturb feature. In response to the do-not-disturb feature being implemented, notification of an incoming communication is suspended during playback of the media content.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert J. Morrill
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Patent number: 9015755Abstract: A system and method for automatically changing channels. A user selection of a channel and a time associated with media content is received. The current time is determined. A display is powered on in response to determining the display is off. A display is automatically changed to the channel in response to the current time matching the selected time. The media content received through the channel is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert Morrill
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Patent number: 8953761Abstract: Embodiments of a method, system, and apparatus for inserting caller identifying information into a video signal includes receiving a digital video stream and receiving caller identifier information from an incoming call associated with a calling device. The method further includes converting the caller identifier information into caller identifying textual information, and inserting the caller identifying textual information into the digital video stream using a visual timecode video insertion format. The method further includes transmitting the digital video stream with the inserted caller identifying textual information.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Michael Morrissey, Mohit Mathur, Clinton Smoyer, Jade Kerr, Curtis Tucker, Andrew Cook
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Publication number: 20140247928Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for implementing do-not-disturb feature during media content. For example, in one embodiment, a determination is made on whether to implement the do-not-disturb feature is implemented on at least one of a plurality of devices associated with a user during the playback of the media content based on user preferences, wherein the user preferences specify a type of media content that triggers the do-not-disturb feature. In response to the do-not-disturb feature being implemented, notification of an incoming communication is suspended during playback of the media content.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert J. Morrill
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Publication number: 20140247932Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for implementing do-not-disturb feature during media content. For example, in one embodiment, the do-not-disturb feature is implemented on an electronic device during the playback of the media content based on user preferences, where the user preferences specify the media content that triggers the do-not-disturb feature on the electronic device. In response to the do-not-disturb feature being implemented, notification of an incoming communication is suspended during playback of the media content.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert J. Morrill
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Patent number: 8683538Abstract: A system and method for distributing content over multiple networks may include at least two encoders configured to encode the content in formats for play on devices having different formats. A metadata management unit may be configured to apply information associated with the content to the content in the form of metadata. A content management server may be in communication with the encoders and be configured to receive and store the content. A conditional access digital rights management server may be in communication with the content management server and be configured to authenticate a user. A middleware server may be in communication with the content management server and be configured to manage a program guide accessible to users to view and select content to play on a device. Devices of different formats may be configured to access the content management server and select content to play via the program guide.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Curtis Tucker
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Patent number: 8656421Abstract: A system and method for controlling network bandwidth that uses a timer to monitor the length of time that a set top box is set to a channel and, in response to the timer reaching a time limit, requesting a response from a user to verify that the channel is still being watched. If a response is not received with a specified time duration, the signal for the IPTV channel may be disconnected. The system may be configured to include “thin client” middleware on a network server or “thick client” middleware on a set top box, for example, to operate in conjunction with a network server.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Curtis Tucker
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Publication number: 20130002867Abstract: A system and method for providing video surveillance may include providing digital television services to a customer via middleware. The middleware may include digital rights management services. Digital surveillance services may be provided to the customer via the middleware. In providing digital surveillance services to the customer, the customer may be enabled to access surveillance equipment via the middleware from a remote location using a telecommunications device, where the telecommunications device is authorized to access the surveillance equipment by the digital rights management services.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLCInventor: Curtis Tucker
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Patent number: 8325898Abstract: A do-not-disturb mode is entered in response to an identifier and a first authorization code is received. A call is received from a caller whereafter the caller is prompted to input a second authorization code. If the first and second authorization codes are the same, a notification is generated to notify a called party that a telephone call is being received.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Curtis Tucker, Shekhar Gupta, Robert Morrill
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Patent number: 8290427Abstract: A system and method for providing video surveillance may include providing digital television services to a customer via middleware. The middleware may include digital rights management services. Digital surveillance services may be provided to the customer via the middleware. In providing digital surveillance services to the customer, the customer may be enabled to access surveillance equipment via the middleware from a remote location using a telecommunications device, where the telecommunications device is authorized to access the surveillance equipment by the digital rights management services.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Curtis Tucker
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Publication number: 20100166164Abstract: Embodiments of a method, system, and apparatus for inserting caller identifying information into a video signal includes receiving a digital video stream and receiving caller identifier information from an incoming call associated with a calling device. The method further includes converting the caller identifier information into caller identifying textual information, and inserting the caller identifying textual information into the digital video stream using a visual timecode video insertion format. The method further includes transmitting the digital video stream with the inserted caller identifying textual information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Michael Morrissey, Mohit Mathur, Clinton Smoyer, Jade Kerr, Curtis Tucker, Andrew Cook
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Publication number: 20100115567Abstract: A method of controlling a television includes receiving an indication of a telephone call at a set-top box and pausing the display of television content by the set-top box in response to the received indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert Morrill
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Publication number: 20100115568Abstract: A method of controlling a television includes receiving an indication of a user preference. The user preference associated with a telephone and further associated with a set-top box. The method also includes altering the display of television content by the set-top box in response to the received indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert Morrill
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Publication number: 20100031286Abstract: A system and method for automatically changing channels. A user selection of a channel and a time associated with media content is received. The current time is determined. A display is powered on in response to determining the display is off. A display is automatically changed to the channel in response to the current time matching the selected time. The media content received through the channel is displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Shekhar Gupta, Curtis Tucker, Robert Morrill
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Publication number: 20100015912Abstract: A system and method for providing video surveillance may include providing digital television services to a customer via middleware. The middleware may include digital rights management services. Digital surveillance services may be provided to the customer via the middleware. In providing digital surveillance services to the customer, the customer may be enabled to access surveillance equipment via the middleware from a remote location using a telecommunications device, where the telecommunications device is authorized to access the surveillance equipment by the digital rights management services.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Curtis Tucker
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Publication number: 20100008489Abstract: A do-not-disturb mode is entered in response to an identifier and a first authorization code is received. A call is received from a caller whereafter the caller is prompted to input a second authorization code. If the first and second authorization codes are the same, a notification is generated to notify a called party that a telephone call is being received.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Curtis Tucker, Shekhar Gupta, Robert Morrill
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Publication number: 20080134277Abstract: A system and method for distributing content over multiple networks may include at least two encoders configured to encode the content in formats for play on devices having different formats. A metadata management unit may be configured to apply information associated with the content to the content in the form of metadata. A content management server may be in communication with the encoders and be configured to receive and store the content. A conditional access digital rights management server may be in communication with the content management server and be configured to authenticate a user. A middleware server may be in communication with the content management server and be configured to manage a program guide accessible to users to view and select content to play on a device. Devices of different formats may be configured to access the content management server and select content to play via the program guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Curtis Tucker
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Publication number: 20080046584Abstract: A system and method for controlling network bandwidth that uses a timer to monitor the length of time that a set top box is set to a channel and, in response to the timer reaching a time limit, requesting a response from a user to verify that the channel is still being watched. If a response is not received with a specified time duration, the signal for the IPTV channel may be disconnected. The system may be configured to include “thin client” middleware on a network server or “thick client” middleware on a set top box, for example, to operate in conjunction with a network server.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Curtis Tucker