Patents by Inventor Justin Flores
Justin Flores 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: 10230538Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of system components connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The system components include audio/visual components (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). A portable controller allows a user to access and control the system components from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The portable controller includes a user and management interface that contains customized control screens for the system components. The control screens are stored in a hierarchical architecture that is searchable by region or component type.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David Killian, Glenn Harter, Justin Flores, Paul Krzyzanowski
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Patent number: 8706818Abstract: Systems and methods for instant messaging remote control are disclosed. An instant messaging remote control includes an audio/visual remote control, an instant messaging user interface, an instant messaging navigator, a keypad and an integrated messaging/remote control application module. The instant messaging user interface enables a user to view instant messaging status and control instant messaging functions. The instant messaging navigator enables a user to switch between instant messaging sessions. The integrated messaging/remote control application module enables a set of application that integrate the operation of instant messaging and remote control of audio/visual devices, such as televisions, computers, radios and other devices. Additionally, the integrated messaging/remote control application module includes features that enable seamless transitions between an instant messaging remote control and a personal computer for carrying on one or more instant messaging sessions.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Patent number: 8698752Abstract: A system and method are used to provide a user control interface for controlling multiple device functionality. The system comprises a support structure, control regions, depressible interaction devices, and a controller. The control regions are formed on the support structure. Each of the control regions comprises one or more light emitting panels. The depressible interaction devices cover respective ones of the control regions. The controller is coupled to the control regions and controls which portion of the one or more light emitting panels is output from respective ones of the interaction devices based on one or more modes of operation of the user control interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: id8 Group R2 Studios, Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Publication number: 20120266095Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of system components connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The system components include audio/visual components (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). A portable controller allows a user to access and control the system components from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The portable controller includes a user and management interface that contains customized control screens for the system components. The control screens are stored in a hierarchical architecture that is searchable by region or component type.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: David Killian, Glenn Harter, Justin Flores, Paul Krzyzanowski
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Patent number: 8196064Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). The control server supports video/audio serving, telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking, and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The controllers are enhanced to support location-awareness and user-awareness functionality.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: id8 Group R2 Studios, Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Wayzen Lin, Michael Pitts, Justin Flores
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Patent number: 8116889Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). The control server supports video/audio serving, telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking, and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The controllers are enhanced to support location-awareness and user-awareness functionality.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Wayzen Lin, Michael Pitts, Justin Flores
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Patent number: 8042049Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of system components connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The system components include audio/visual components (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). A portable controller allows a user to access and control the system components from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The portable controller includes a user and management interface that contains customized control screens for the system components. The control screens are stored in a hierarchical architecture that is searchable by region or component type.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: David Killian, Glenn Harter, Justin Flores, Paul Krzyzanowski
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Patent number: 7668990Abstract: Activity-based or experienced-based operations are created and defined during an initialization or setup session for one or more system component, with minimum or no user interaction. The system components include legacy and/or non-legacy devices, which are configured and managed within a controlled environment, such as a home or business peer-to-peer or client-server network. During an initialization or setup session, relevant device information and device metadata are collected via a conventional or discovery protocol interface. For a legacy device that is not automatically discoverable, a user adds the legacy device to the controlled environment by inputting the device information. The device information can also be automatically collected from an accessible database. Once the device information has been collected, the system components are configured to support one or more activity-based or experienced-based operations.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores, Glenn Harter
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Publication number: 20100031295Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). The control server supports video/audio serving, telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking, and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The controllers are enhanced to support location-awareness and user-awareness functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Wayzen Lin, Michael Pitts, Justin Flores
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Patent number: 7545364Abstract: A system and method are used to provide a user control interface for controlling multiple device functionality. The system comprises a support structure, control regions, depressible interaction devices, and a controller. The control regions are formed on the support structure. Each of the control regions comprises light emitting areas. The depressible interaction devices cover respective ones of the control regions. The controller is coupled to the control regions and controls which of the emitting areas is output from respective ones of the interaction devices based on one or more modes of operation of the user control interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Publication number: 20080221715Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). The control server supports video/audio serving, telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking, and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The controllers are enhanced to support location-awareness and user-awareness functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Wayzen Lin, Michael Pitts, Justin Flores
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Publication number: 20080147803Abstract: Systems and methods for instant messaging remote control are disclosed. An instant messaging remote control includes an audio/visual remote control, an instant messaging user interface, an instant messaging navigator, a keypad and an integrated messaging/remote control application module. The instant messaging user interface enables a user to view instant messaging status and control instant messaging functions. The instant messaging navigator enables a user to switch between instant messaging sessions. The integrated messaging/remote control application module enables a set of application that integrate the operation of instant messaging and remote control of audio/visual devices, such as televisions, computers, radios and other devices. Additionally, the integrated messaging/remote control application module includes features that enable seamless transitions between an instant messaging remote control and a personal computer for carrying on one or more instant messaging sessions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Publication number: 20070152965Abstract: A system and method are used to provide a user control interface for controlling multiple device functionality. The system comprises a support structure, control regions, depressible interaction devices, and a controller. The control regions are formed on the support structure. Each of the control regions comprises one or more light emitting panels. The depressible interaction devices cover respective ones of the control regions. The controller is coupled to the control regions and controls which portion of the one or more light emitting panels is output from respective ones of the interaction devices based on one or more modes of operation of the user control interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Publication number: 20070102203Abstract: A system and method are used to provide a user control interface for controlling multiple device functionality. The system comprises a support structure, control regions, depressible interaction devices, and a controller. The control regions are formed on the support structure. Each of the control regions comprises light emitting areas. The depressible interaction devices cover respective ones of the control regions. The controller is coupled to the control regions and controls which of the emitting areas is output from respective ones of the interaction devices based on one or more modes of operation of the user control interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Publication number: 20060053447Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). The control server supports video/audio serving, telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking, and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The controllers are enhanced to support location-awareness and user-awareness functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Wayzen Lin, Michael Pitts, Justin Flores
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Publication number: 20050128048Abstract: Activity-based or experienced-based operations are created and defined during an initialization or setup session for one or more system component, with minimum or no user interaction. The system components include legacy and/or non-legacy devices, which are configured and managed within a controlled environment, such as a home or business peer-to-peer or client-server network. During an initialization or setup session, relevant device information and device metadata are collected via a conventional or discovery protocol interface. For a legacy device that is not automatically discoverable, a user adds the legacy device to the controlled environment by inputting the device information. The device information can also be automatically collected from an accessible database. Once the device information has been collected, the system components are configured to support one or more activity-based or experienced-based operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores, Glenn Harter
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Patent number: D513498Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: OpenPeak, Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Patent number: D543196Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: OpenPeak, Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Patent number: D552599Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores
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Patent number: D559231Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: OpenPeak Inc.Inventors: Paul Krzyzanowski, Justin Flores