Patents by Inventor Ian C. Schmehl
Ian C. Schmehl 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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Publication number: 20200396284Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 10708351Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Lyft, Inc.Inventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 10021178Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 9992320Abstract: A method of operating a mobile device includes receiving, from a motion sensor, motion information indicative of mobile device motion, recognizing a motion pattern indicated by the motion information, identifying a particular function corresponding to the motion pattern, and determining whether the particular function comprises a function for remotely controlling a remotely controlled device. Responsive to determining the particular function is a function for remotely controlling a remotely controlled device, a remote control command corresponding to the particular function is wirelessly sent to the remotely controlled device. If the particular function is a function for remotely controlling a remotely controlled device, the particular function is executed via a wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ian C. Schmehl, James Leonard Cansler, Scott Anthony White
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Publication number: 20170374191Abstract: A method of operating a mobile device includes receiving, from a motion sensor, motion information indicative of mobile device motion, recognizing a motion pattern indicated by the motion information, identifying a particular function corresponding to the motion pattern, and determining whether the particular function comprises a function for remotely controlling a remotely controlled device. Responsive to determining the particular function is a function for remotely controlling a remotely controlled device, a remote control command corresponding to the particular function is wirelessly sent to the remotely controlled device. If the particular function is a function for remotely controlling a remotely controlled device, the particular function is executed via a wireless network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ian C. Schmehl, James Leonard Cansler, Scott Anthony White
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Publication number: 20170272514Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Scott White, JAMES CANSLER, IAN C. SCHMEHL
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Patent number: 9762717Abstract: A method and system for operating a mobile device includes interpreting a user-defined pattern detected by at least one of a touch interface and a motion sensor included with the mobile device. The user-defined pattern may be interpreted as at least one of: a polygon, an ellipse, a curve, a line segment, an alphanumeric character, and a movement of the mobile device. The user-defined pattern may be a two-dimensional pattern traced by the user on the touch interface. When the user-defined pattern is recognized, a wireless communication command may be executed by the mobile device. The wireless communication command may be a telephone command or a remote control command for a remote-controlled device.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ian C. Schmehl, James Leonard Cansler, Scott Anthony White
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Patent number: 9705983Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Publication number: 20160112448Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a web server having a controller adapted to manage an archive of media content for a subscriber, and record a transaction description and a corresponding tracking identifier for a transaction that manipulates the archive. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: ASHBOURNE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Scott White, Ian C. Schmehl
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Publication number: 20160094652Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 9241023Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 9219743Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a web server having a controller adapted to manage an archive of media content for a subscriber, and record a transaction description and a corresponding tracking identifier for a transaction that manipulates the archive. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Ashbourne Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott White, Ian C. Schmehl
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Publication number: 20150264166Abstract: A method and system for operating a mobile device includes interpreting a user-defined pattern detected by at least one of a touch interface and a motion sensor included with the mobile device. The user-defined pattern may be interpreted as at least one of: a polygon, an ellipse, a curve, a line segment, an alphanumeric character, and a movement of the mobile device. The user-defined pattern may be a two-dimensional pattern traced by the user on the touch interface. When the user-defined pattern is recognized, a wireless communication command may be executed by the mobile device. The wireless communication command may be a telephone command or a remote control command for a remote-controlled device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Ian C. Schmehl, James Leonard Cansler, Scott Anthony White
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Patent number: 9047052Abstract: A method and system for operating a mobile device includes interpreting a user-defined pattern detected by at least one of a touch interface and a motion sensor included with the mobile device. The user-defined pattern may be interpreted as at least one of: a polygon, an ellipse, a curve, a line segment, an alphanumeric character, and a movement of the mobile device. The user-defined pattern may be a two-dimensional pattern traced by the user on the touch interface. When the user-defined pattern is recognized, a wireless communication command may be executed by the mobile device. The wireless communication command may be a telephone command or a remote control command for a remote-controlled device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ian C. Schmehl, James Leonard Cansler, Scott Anthony White
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Publication number: 20150142552Abstract: A method includes detecting a signal strength of a signal of a mobile device. The method includes determining that the mobile device is in a vicinity of the device when the signal strength satisfies a threshold. The method includes sending an advertisement from the device to a display device in response to determining that the mobile device is in the vicinity of the device. The advertisement is selected based on a user profile associated with the mobile device. The method includes determining a reaction to the advertisement from a person associated with the mobile device. The method also includes sending information associated with the advertisement to the mobile device in response to a positive reaction from the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ian C. Schmehl, James L. Cansler, JR., Scott White
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Publication number: 20150058497Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 8931009Abstract: A method of providing recommendations related to a service is disclosed and includes receiving data from a device associated with a service subscriber, the data identifying an individual. The method also includes creating a personalization profile associated with the service subscriber. The personalization profile is populated with information included in a profile of the identified individual. The method further includes providing at least one recommendation based on the personalization profile of the service subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Scott White, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 8904029Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media distribution system having a controller to identify a plurality of media presentation devices of a user of the media distribution system, identify one or more distribution preferences supplied by the user for distributing media content to the plurality of media presentation devices, receive media content from one of a plurality of media sources of the user, determine a media content type from the received media content, and distribute the received media content to one or more of the plurality of media presentation devices according to the one or more distribution preferences and the media content type. The one or more distribution preferences comprise in part media content distribution arrangements assigned by the user between the plurality of media sources of the user and the plurality of media presentation devices of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Scott White, James Cansler, Ian C. Schmehl
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Publication number: 20140289753Abstract: A method of providing recommendations related to a service is disclosed and includes receiving data from a device associated with a service subscriber, the data identifying an individual. The method also includes creating a personalization profile associated with the service subscriber. The personalization profile is populated with information included in a profile of the identified individual. The method further includes providing at least one recommendation based on the personalization profile of the service subscriber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Scott White, Ian C. Schmehl
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Patent number: 8752093Abstract: A method of providing recommendations related to a service is disclosed and includes receiving data from a device associated with a service subscriber, the data identifying an individual. The method also includes creating a personalization profile associated with the service subscriber. The personalization profile is populated with information included in a profile of the identified individual. The method further includes providing at least one recommendation based on the personalization profile of the service subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Scott White, Ian C. Schmehl