Patents by Inventor James W. Wampler

James W. Wampler 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).

  • Advertising method for dynamic billboards
    Patent number: 7098870
    Abstract: A method for billboard advertising is disclosed. An advertising billboard device for use with the present invention comprises a server and a display controller adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from the server. At least one content display unit is in communication with the display controller, wherein the content display unit visually displays the information from the dynamic-content. The advertising billboard display controller may also comprise a timing means, the display controller altering the visual display of the content display unit as a function of the time from the timing means. The display controller may be adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from a plurality of servers, wherein the display controller comprises a heirarchical control scheme, the heirarchical control scheme adapted to select dynamic-content from one server of the plurality of servers for display on the content display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: NOVUS Partners LLC
    Inventors: James W. Wampler, Scott D. Wampler, Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas
  • Business method for billboard advertising
    Patent number: 7098869
    Abstract: A business method for billboard advertising is disclosed. An advertising billboard device for use with the present invention comprises a server and a display controller adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from the server. At least one content display unit is in communication with the display controller, wherein the content display unit visually displays the information from the dynamic-content. The advertising billboard display controller may also comprise a timing means, the display controller altering the visual display of the content display unit as a function of the time from the timing means. The display controller may be adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from a plurality of servers, wherein the display controller comprises a heirarchical control scheme, the heirarchical control scheme adapted to select dynamic-content from one server of the plurality of servers for display on the content display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: NOVUS Partners LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas, Scott D. Wampler, James W. Wampler
  • Dynamic device for billboard advertising
    Patent number: 7015875
    Abstract: A dynamic device for billboard advertising is disclosed. An advertising billboard device in accordance with the present invention comprises a server and a display controller adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from the server. At least one content display unit is in communication with the display controller, wherein the content display unit visually displays the information from the dynamic-content. The advertising billboard display controller may also comprise a timing means, the display controller altering the visual display of the content display unit as a function of the time from the timing means. The display controller may be adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from a plurality of servers, wherein the display controller comprises a heirarchical control scheme, the heirarchical control scheme adapted to select dynamic-content from one server of the plurality of servers for display on the content display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: NOVUS Partners LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Wampler, James W. Wampler, Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas
  • Dynamic device for billboard advertising
    Publication number: 20030001830
    Abstract: A dynamic device for billboard advertising is disclosed. An advertising billboard device in accordance with the present invention comprises a server and a display controller adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from the server. At least one content display unit is in communication with the display controller, wherein the content display unit visually displays the information from the dynamic-content. The advertising billboard display controller may also comprise a timing means, the display controller altering the visual display of the content display unit as a function of the time from the timing means. The display controller may be adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from a plurality of servers, wherein the display controller comprises a heirarchical control scheme, the heirarchical control scheme adapted to select dynamic-content from one server of the plurality of servers for display on the content display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Scott D. Wampler, James W. Wampler, Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas
  • Business method for billboard advertising
    Publication number: 20030004805
    Abstract: A business method for billboard advertising is disclosed. An advertising billboard device for use with the present invention comprises a server and a display controller adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from the server. At least one content display unit is in communication with the display controller, wherein the content display unit visually displays the information from the dynamic-content. The advertising billboard display controller may also comprise a timing means, the display controller altering the visual display of the content display unit as a function of the time from the timing means. The display controller may be adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from a plurality of servers, wherein the display controller comprises a heirarchical control scheme, the heirarchical control scheme adapted to select dynamic-content from one server of the plurality of servers for display on the content display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas, Scott D. Wampler, James W. Wampler
  • Advertising method for dynamic billboards
    Publication number: 20030001796
    Abstract: A method for billboard advertising is disclosed. An advertising billboard device for use with the present invention comprises a server and a display controller adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from the server. At least one content display unit is in communication with the display controller, wherein the content display unit visually displays the information from the dynamic-content. The advertising billboard display controller may also comprise a timing means, the display controller altering the visual display of the content display unit as a function of the time from the timing means. The display controller may be adapted to receive, store, and display dynamic-content from a plurality of servers, wherein the display controller comprises a heirarchical control scheme, the heirarchical control scheme adapted to select dynamic-content from one server of the plurality of servers for display on the content display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: James W. Wampler, Scott D. Wampler, Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas