Patents by Inventor Michael Hamling

Michael Hamling 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: 10417681
    Abstract: Systems and methods for individualized distribution of digital content to purchasers via portable kiosks are described. The systems contain a storage device for storing the digital content and distribution devices for distributing the digital content to a user. The distribution devices can be configured to be portable so that users who are not mobile can access the distribution device. As well, the users can use a receiving device containing unique identification data to receive and access the digital content. Such a system is extremely useful for users who are not mobile and whose use of the distribution devices needs to be controlled, such as detainees in a corrections facility. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: REALLY EPIC DOG, LTD
    Inventors: Jon F. Butler, Mark W. Nakada, Michael Hamling
  • Patent number: 10320975
    Abstract: A group routing server, communication devices, and related methods are described. The group routing server may comprise a processor operably coupled with communication elements and memory, and be configured to determine a destination communication device from among a plurality of communication devices to which an incoming call is to be routed, determine whether an assistive communication service is needed for providing interpretive services based, at least in part, on differing communication abilities between a far-end user associated with a far-end communication device initiating the incoming call and a near-end user associated with the destination communication device, route the incoming call to the assistive communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is determined to be needed, and route the incoming call directly to the communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is not determined to be needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hamling, Brett Thelin, Scot L. Brooksby, Merle L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20170155762
    Abstract: A group routing server, communication devices, and related methods are described. The group routing server may comprise a processor operably coupled with communication elements and memory, and be configured to determine a destination communication device from among a plurality of communication devices to which an incoming call is to be routed, determine whether an assistive communication service is needed for providing interpretive services based, at least in part, on differing communication abilities between a far-end user associated with a far-end communication device initiating the incoming call and a near-end user associated with the destination communication device, route the incoming call to the assistive communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is determined to be needed, and route the incoming call directly to the communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is not determined to be needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Hamling, Brett Thelin, Scot L. Brooksby, Merle L. Walker
  • Patent number: 9571788
    Abstract: A group routing server, communication devices, and related methods are described. The group routing server may comprise a processor operably coupled with communication elements and memory, and be configured to determine a destination communication device from among a plurality of communication devices to which an incoming call is to be routed, determine whether an assistive communication service is needed for providing interpretive services based, at least in part, on differing communication abilities between a far-end user associated with a far-end communication device initiating the incoming call and a near-end user associated with the destination communication device, route the incoming call to the assistive communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is determined to be needed, and route the incoming call directly to the communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is not determined to be needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Sorenson Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hamling, Brett Thelin, Scot L. Brooksby, Merle L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20160366370
    Abstract: A group routing server, communication devices, and related methods are described. The group routing server may comprise a processor operably coupled with communication elements and memory, and be configured to determine a destination communication device from among a plurality of communication devices to which an incoming call is to be routed, determine whether an assistive communication service is needed for providing interpretive services based, at least in part, on differing communication abilities between a far-end user associated with a far-end communication device initiating the incoming call and a near-end user associated with the destination communication device, route the incoming call to the assistive communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is determined to be needed, and route the incoming call directly to the communication service according to the routing rules if the assistive communication device is not determined to be needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Hamling, Brett Thelin, Scot L. Brooksby, Merle L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20140089140
    Abstract: Systems and methods for individualized distribution of digital content to purchasers via portable kiosks are described. The systems contain a storage device for storing the digital content and distribution devices for distributing the digital content to a user. The distribution devices can be configured to be portable so that users who are not mobile can access the distribution device. As well, the users can use a receiving device containing unique identification data to receive and access the digital content. Such a system is extremely useful for users who are not mobile and whose use of the distribution devices needs to be controlled, such as detainees in a corrections facility. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MEDIAPORT ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Jon Butler, Mark W. Nakada, Michael Hamling
  • Publication number: 20050232602
    Abstract: A system for management and control of audio-related equipment. A link manager may be included in the system. The link manager may be configured to manage subscriptions to multiple other audio-related devices or control panel views. When the managed data variables change, the link manager module may notify other audio-related devices and/or control panel views of the change. In response to the notification, the other audio-related devices and/or control panels may subscribe to the audio-related device with the changed data variable, to request receipt of the updated data variable. In some examples, the link manager module may also be configured to lessen the subscription burden for a particular audio-related device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Kreifeldt, John Lee, William Plunkett, Timothy Shuttleworth, Andrew Stevenson, Bruce Werf, Steve Hatch, Michael Hamling, Scott Gardner