Patents by Inventor Douglas R. Kraul

Douglas R. Kraul 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: 9092519
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for delivering digital content. A first cataloged list of content is delivered from a user operated device to a media storage device, and attributes of the first cataloged list are determined. A second cataloged list of content is delivered from a content provider to the media storage device. The first cataloged list is modified based upon the second cataloged list and the attributes, and the modified first cataloged list is delivered to the user operated device. Content from the modified first cataloged list is delivered to the user operated device for storage and subsequent playback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Patent number: 9026033
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for delivering digital content. A first catalogued list of content is delivered from a user operated device to a media storage device, and attributes of the first catalogued list are determined. A second catalogued list of content is delivered from a content provider to the media storage device. The first catalogued list is modified based upon the second catalogued list and the attributes, and the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device. Content from the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device for storage and subsequent playback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20130097302
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a Wi-Fi or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads may be governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20130021366
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for delivering digital content. A first catalogued list of content is delivered from a user operated device to a media storage device, and attributes of the first catalogued list are determined. A second catalogued list of content is delivered from a content provider to the media storage device. The first catalogued list is modified based upon the second catalogued list and the attributes, and the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device. Content from the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device for storage and subsequent playback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20130024539
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for delivering digital content. A first catalogued list of content is delivered from a user operated device to a media storage device, and attributes of the first catalogued list are determined. A second catalogued list of content is delivered from a content provider to the media storage device. The first catalogued list is modified based upon the second catalogued list and the attributes, and the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device. Content from the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device for storage and subsequent playback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20130022335
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20130022185
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g,, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20120323349
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20120139938
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for delivering digital content. A first catalogued list of content is delivered from a user operated device to a media storage device, and attributes of the first catalogued list are determined. A second catalogued list of content is delivered from a content provider to the media storage device. The first catalogued list is modified based upon the second catalogued list and the attributes, and the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device. Content from the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device for storage and subsequent playback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Patent number: 7881656
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20100325239
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for delivering digital content. A first catalogued list of content is delivered from a user operated device to a media storage device, and attributes of the first catalogued list are determined. A second catalogued list of content is delivered from a content provider to the media storage device. The first catalogued list is modified based upon the second catalogued list and the attributes, and the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device. Content from the modified first catalogued list is delivered to the user operated device for storage and subsequent playback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20100325238
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20090069915
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080187115
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g,, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080189295
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080182510
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080183840
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080184317
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080182508
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080184359
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul