Patents by Inventor Micahel J. Parrella

Micahel J. Parrella 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).

  • Network of digital broadcast stations
    Patent number: 6507764
    Abstract: A network of centrally controlled, customizable digital broadcast stations capable of broadcasting music, videos, audible advertisements, and visual advertisements is disclosed. The invention includes a program database, a station demographic database, a central controller, and a plurality of digital broadcast stations. The central controller includes one or more servers, multiple computer workstations, and multiple call directors. Each digital broadcast station includes a computer, a loudspeaker(s), and a microphone. Optionally, a digital broadcast station may include a projector(s) or flat screen television(s). The central controller completely controls the broadcast content and broadcast schedule of the plurality of digital broadcast stations. The present invention allows advertisers to conduct targeted advertising campaigns within the network of digital broadcast stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: NCT Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Micahel J. Parrella, Irene Lebovics