Patents by Inventor Martin Edward Hellman

Martin Edward Hellman 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).

  • FM broadcast system competitive with satellite radio
    Patent number: 8401462
    Abstract: A media broadcast and distribution system is disclosed which substitutes storage for communications, allowing more efficient use of scarce bandwidth resources. One embodiment allows a terrestrial FM broadcaster to offer a larger number of higher quality audio channels than current satellite radio services such as Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. This embodiment also has features that offer a better user experience than with personal audio devices such as Apple's iPod™. Another embodiment allows satellite radio services to expand their video offerings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Martin Edward Hellman
  • FM broadcast system competitive with satellite radio
    Patent number: 7840178
    Abstract: A media broadcast and distribution system is disclosed which substitutes storage for communications, allowing more efficient use of scarce bandwidth resources. One embodiment allows a terrestrial FM broadcaster to offer a larger number of higher quality audio channels than current satellite radio services such as Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. This embodiment also has features that offer a better user experience than with personal audio devices such as Apple's iPod™. Another embodiment allows satellite radio services to expand their video offerings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Edward Hellman
  • FM BROADCAST SYSTEM COMPETITIVE WITH SATELLITE RADIO
    Publication number: 20100255772
    Abstract: A media broadcast and distribution system is disclosed which substitutes storage for communications, allowing more efficient use of scarce bandwidth resources. One embodiment allows a terrestrial FM broadcaster to offer a larger number of higher quality audio channels than current satellite radio services such as Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. This embodiment also has features that offer a better user experience than with personal audio devices such as Apple's iPod™. Another embodiment allows satellite radio services to expand their video offerings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Edward Hellman