Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Cupal

Matthew D. Cupal 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).

  • Patent number: 8296649
    Abstract: A method, graphical interface and computer-readable medium for generating a preview of a reformatted preview segment of a selected input file. A preview pane is displayed in a single window and includes preview controls including a file timeline indicator configured to graphically depict a length of a selected input file. Preview in and out markers are displayed and configured to define a preview segment of the selected input file. The preview segment is reformatted into a reformatted preview segment according to the reformatting process associated with the selected input file. The reformatted preview segment is displayed in the preview pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Sorenson Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Randon Morford, Matthew D. Cupal, Joseph Romriell, Mitchell Holyoak, Carlo Johannes Bos
  • Patent number: 7975219
    Abstract: A method, graphical interface and computer-readable medium for reformatting data including selecting at least one input file graphical element from a first pane corresponding to at least one input file to reformat. A reformatting batch job is created and is depicted in a second pane as a reformatting batch job graphical element when the at least one input file graphical element is selected in the first pane. At least one reformatting process is associated to the at least one input file in the reformatting batch job from a third pane. The reformatting batch job is executed with the at least one reformatting process being performed on the at least one input file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Sorenson Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Randon Morford, Matthew D. Cupal, Joseph N. Romriell, Mitchell Holyoak, Carlo Johannes Bos
  • Patent number: 7885979
    Abstract: A method, graphical interface and computer-readable medium for forming a batch job includes selecting at least one input file to reformat in the batch job. A batch job tree is formed for constructing a batch job with each of the input files being associated to a corresponding branch of the batch job tree. At least one reformatting process is associated with each of the input files on each branch of the batch job tree. A graphical interface for configuring a batch job includes a first interface pane for displaying and enabling selection of at least one input file, a second interface pane configured for interactively configuring a batch job tree representative of the batch job, and a third interface pane for associating at least one reformatting process to each input file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sorenson Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlo Johannes Bos, Randon Morford, Mitchell Holyoak, Matthew D. Cupal, Joseph N. Romriell
  • Patent number: 7769141
    Abstract: A method, system and device for visually spatial caller identification includes a caller identification visual alerting device configured to capture current caller identification information from an incoming call. A stored caller identification list stores a plurality of entries of reference caller identification information and a corresponding respective plurality of entries of spatial visual indicator patterns. The reference caller identification information is matched with the current caller identification information. The caller identification visual alerting device further includes a spatial visual indicator configured to activate a plurality of illuminatable elements according to one of the plurality of spatial visual indicator patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Sorenson Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Cupal, Joseph N. Romriell, Allen Shupe, James L. Sorenson
  • Patent number: 7742068
    Abstract: A method and system for automatic camera configuration, upon establishment of a communication session is described. A number is entered into a video phone and a first segment of a communication session is established between the video phone and a service system. The service system retrieves and stores a current default pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) setting from the video phone camera. The service system transmits the video phone's corresponding camera PTZ preset settings and the video phone configures the camera according to the preset. Upon termination of the communication session, a video relay service (VRS) transmits the default PTZ setting to the video phone and the video phone reconfigures the camera according to the original camera setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Sorenson Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Cupal, Glenn Daniel Clapp, Pat Nola
  • Patent number: 7609286
    Abstract: A videoconferencing system couples to a network for providing videoconferencing services to a user. The videoconferencing session is controlled and initiated by a user in a manner consistent with establishing a conventional audio-only session. In one embodiment, an independently operable voice-only telephone handset couples to an audio and video communication device. The videoconferencing session is established by taking the telephone handset to an off-hook status and entering a dialed phone number sequence. The audio and video communication device retrieves a network address corresponding to the dialed phone number sequence and initiates a call sequence corresponding to the retrieved network address until the telephone handset goes into an on-hook status. The audio and video communication device further includes video interfaces for presenting the video aspects to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Sorenson Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Cupal, Dave Perkes, Doug Jewell, Scot Brooksby
  • Publication number: 20090207316
    Abstract: Methods of summarizing and auditing the content of digital video are disclosed. A method may include detecting scene changes within frames of a digital video by way of a scene change detection process. Thereafter, a thumbnail explosion may be provided of the scene changes within the digital video. In one embodiment, a system user may implement a scene change detection system in an audit mode, wherein the user may view a thumbnail explosion of scene changes and either accept or reject the media depending on whether inappropriate content is found. In another embodiment, a system user may implement a scene change detection system in a summary mode, wherein the user may view a thumbnail explosion in order to obtain a summary of the content of a digital video. In either embodiment, the system user may select a thumbnail from the thumbnail explosion to show an enlarged view of the thumbnail or may view the video beginning at the location of the selected thumbnail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: SORENSON MEDIA, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Cupal, Michael Flathers, Ajay Sreekanth
  • Publication number: 20040179618
    Abstract: A method and system that allows compression software to create longer playback of computer videos and provides additional user control. A set of one or more sliced video files is generated from a script that is configured to run independently of the one or more sliced video files. The script is further configured to facilitate playback control through loading of one or more of the sliced video files. A video is generated from the one or more sliced video files and a custom loader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph N. Romriell, Matthew D. Cupal, Michael Flathers
  • Publication number: 20040146185
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for creating an electronic description of a geographic site. The apparatus, system, and method beneficially facilitate rapid capture, digitization, and creation of the electronic descriptions, which are advantageously smaller in storage size and widely distributed among users. The apparatus for creating an electronic description of a geographic site includes an electronic drafting program, a digitization module, and a capture module. The electronic drafting program is configured to import an image file, the image file comprising a plurality of image elements, and to electronically trace at least one of the image elements, which creates a tracing element. The digitization module is configured to associate definition data with the image element. The definition data is descriptive of the image element. Subsequently, the capture module stores at least the tracing element and corresponding definition data in a capture file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Forrest K. Blair, Matthew D. Cupal