Patents by Inventor Mark B. Hubscher
Mark B. Hubscher 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: 10887650Abstract: A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including but not limited to receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Brian B. Wilson, Carlton L. Brown, Jeffrey Multach, Mark B. Hubscher
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Publication number: 20170127124Abstract: A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including but not limited to receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Brian B. Wilson, Carlton L. Brown, Jeffrey Multach, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8839285Abstract: A method includes receiving video content via an access network of a video distribution network at a set-top box device associated with a subscriber. One or more communication devices are associated with the subscriber. The method includes sending the video content to a display device coupled to the set-top box device. The method includes receiving a notification of a message directed to a particular communication device of the one or more communication devices at the set-top box via the access network. The method includes selecting a message indicator based on configuration settings associated with the subscriber. The method also includes sending the message indicator to the display device to overlay a portion of the video content.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les D. Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher, Carissa Hernandez
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Patent number: 8693675Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a device, a request to initiate a call with respect to a contact and a communication device associated with a caller. In a particular embodiment, the method may further include initiating presentation, at a display device, of a selectable call placement indicator to initiate the request. In another particular embodiment, the method may further include sending display data to the display device, where the display data indicates that the call has been placed to the contact.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les D. Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher
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Publication number: 20140020033Abstract: A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including but not limited to receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Brian B. Wilson, Carlton L. Brown, Jeffrey Multach, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8625751Abstract: A method is disclosed that receives an incoming call at an electronic device, where the incoming call includes caller identification information. Further, the method determines whether a personal address book stored remotely from the electronic device includes an entry associated with the caller identification information. Additionally, an audio alert associated with the entry is inserted into a multimedia data stream, where the audio alert is determined based at least in part on the entry.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8504921Abstract: A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including but not limited to receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Brian B. Wilson, Carlton L. Brown, Jeffrey Multach, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8350887Abstract: A method includes receiving, via an internet protocol television network, a broadcast signal comprising video content at a device. The device is associated with a person. The method includes receiving, via the internet protocol television network, a message notification directed to a communication address associated with the person. The message notification includes a visual indication based at least in part on the communication address. The method also includes sending a display signal to a display device. The display signal includes the broadcast signal and the visual indication.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les D. Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher, Carissa Hernandez
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Publication number: 20120262628Abstract: A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including but not limited to receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: AT&T Knowledge Ventures L.P.Inventors: Brian B. Wilson, Carlton Brown, Jeffrey Multach, Mark B. Hubscher
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Publication number: 20120072963Abstract: A method includes receiving, via an internet protocol television network, a broadcast signal comprising video content at a device. The device is associated with a person. The method includes receiving, via the internet protocol television network, a message notification directed to a communication address associated with the person. The message notification includes a visual indication based at least in part on the communication address. The method also includes sending a display signal to a display device. The display signal includes the broadcast signal and the visual indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les D. Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher, Carissa Hernandez
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Publication number: 20120011554Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a device, a request to initiate a call with respect to a contact and a communication device associated with a caller. In a particular embodiment, the method may further include initiating presentation, at a display device, of a selectable call placement indicator to initiate the request. In another particular embodiment, the method may further include sending display data to the display device, where the display data indicates that the call has been placed to the contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Les Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8089503Abstract: Methods and systems of message notification and access via a video distribution network are disclosed. A method may include receiving, via an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network, a data stream including video content. The method may also include receiving, via the IPTV network, a notification of a message directed to a communication address associated with a subscriber. The method may also include selecting a first visual message indication based at least partially on the communication address.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les D. Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher, Carissa Hernandez
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Publication number: 20110274255Abstract: A method is disclosed that receives an incoming call at an electronic device, where the incoming call includes caller identification information. Further, the method determines whether a personal address book stored remotely from the electronic device includes an entry associated with the caller identification information. Additionally, an audio alert associated with the entry is inserted into a multimedia data stream, where the audio alert is determined based at least in part on the entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8045700Abstract: A method is presented of providing voice communication, including receiving at a set-top box device a selection of a first contact, receiving data indicating that a first call has been placed to a phone associated with the first contact, and sending data to a display device coupled to the set-top box device indicating that the first call has been placed to the phone associated with the first contact. The method may further include sending data identifying the first contact and the user phone to a communication server of an Internet Protocol Television system, wherein the communication server places the first call to the phone associated with the first contact and routes the first call to the user phone.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8042048Abstract: A home automation system and method are disclosed for configuring a device state including accessing a graphical user interface (GUI) in a database at a server, sending the GUI from the server to the client device, receiving an input from the client device at the server, configuring the device state in the database at the server in accordance with the input, and sending the configured device state from the server to the client device. The client device receives a device state for configuring home automation controllable devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: ATT Knowledge Ventures, L.P.Inventors: Brian B. Wilson, Carlton L. Brown, Jeffrey Multach, Mark B. Hubscher
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Patent number: 8009812Abstract: A method and system is disclosed that includes receiving an incoming call including caller identification information at an input responsive to a network. An audio alert and display information associated with the incoming call are sent to a multimedia device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher
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Publication number: 20090070696Abstract: A method for programming a remote control device is disclosed and can include displaying a virtual remote control device at a display device. The virtual remote control device is a virtual rendition of a first remote control device to be programmed. The method can further include detecting when a first button is pressed on the first remote control device and indicating a corresponding button on the virtual remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: AT&T KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, LPInventors: Steven M. Belz, Mark B. Hubscher, Mark A. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20080125098Abstract: A method for providing call information is disclosed and includes receiving information related to a call at a set-top box device, the call received at a wireless phone. The method also includes sending the information related to the call to a display device coupled to the set-top box device when the wireless phone is within a pre-defined region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, LPInventors: Les D. Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher
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Publication number: 20080109839Abstract: Methods and systems of message notification and access via a video distribution network are disclosed. A method may include receiving, via an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network, a data stream including video content. The method may also include receiving, via the IPTV network, a notification of a message directed to a communication address associated with a subscriber. The method may also include selecting a first visual message indication based at least partially on the communication address.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, LPInventors: Les D. Bruce, Jeffrey L. Brandt, Marc A. Sullivan, Mark B. Hubscher, Carissa Hernandez
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Patent number: D603842Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Les D. Bruce, Marc A. Sullivan, Gregory Wesley Edwards, Mark B. Hubscher