Patents by Inventor Michael D. Teal

Michael D. Teal 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).

  • Automatic song selection
    Patent number: 9020914
    Abstract: A method for automatically selecting a plurality of media for rendering on an electronic device includes identifying at least first and second characteristics of media to be selected, wherein the first and second characteristics are different from one another. Further, an initial media corresponding to the first characteristic and an end media corresponding to the second characteristic are selected. Then, at least one intermediate media is selected based on a trend from the first characteristic to the second characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications AB
    Inventor: Michael D. Teal
  • AUTOMATIC SONG SELECTION
    Publication number: 20090313302
    Abstract: A method for automatically selecting a plurality of media for rendering on an electronic device includes identifying at least first and second characteristics of media to be selected, wherein the first and second characteristics are different from one another. Further, an initial media corresponding to the first characteristic and an end media corresponding to the second characteristic are selected. Then, at least one intermediate media is selected based on a trend from the first characteristic to the second characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AB
    Inventor: Michael D. Teal
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PLAYLIST ENTRY SELECTION
    Publication number: 20090100494
    Abstract: A playback selection feature of an electronic device is disclosed. The playback selection feature enhances the ability of a user to control the manner in which audiovisual files are played back using the electronic device. In one implementation, the playback selection feature allows a user to scroll through a playlist and select a desired entry for playback. Playback of the selected entry may commence after playback of an entry that is currently being played back ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Michael D. Teal