Patents by Inventor Michael Stimpson
Michael Stimpson 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).
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Patent number: 11089541Abstract: A method may include creating a priority order among two or more transport media based on an availability of each transport medium when a request to establish an outbound communication session is received. The method may further include receiving the request to establish an outbound communication session with a contact and selecting a transport medium of the two or more transport media based on the priority order and one or more user identifications associated with the contact. The method may also include selecting a software controller in response to the selection of the transport medium based on the software controller being associated with the selected transport medium and sending the request to establish the outbound communication session to an electronic device by the selected software controller through the selected transport medium. The method may also include establishing the outbound communication session with the electronic device through the selected transport medium.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael Stimpson
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Patent number: 11050871Abstract: A computer-implemented method to store messages is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a minimum message length for stored messages. The minimum message length may be greater than zero. The method may further include determining an amount of available storage space allocated for storage of user messages on a computer-readable medium. The method may also include, in response to a communication session not being established between a user of a first communication device and a second communication device and in response to the amount of available storage space being greater than zero but being insufficient to store the minimum message length, not storing a user message and providing an indication that there is no available storage space.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
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Patent number: 10818295Abstract: A method may include obtaining, at a device, a first input that results in audio playback of a first stored message and establishing a network connection between the device and a remote transcription system. The method may include directing audio of the first stored message to the remote transcription system and obtaining transcriptions of the audio from the remote transcription system during playback of the first stored message. The method may include maintaining the network connection after playback of the first stored message and obtaining a second input that results in audio playback of a second stored message. The method may include directing audio of the second stored message to the remote transcription system and obtaining transcriptions of the audio from the remote transcription system during playback of the second stored message. The method may include obtaining an indication to terminate the network connection and terminating the network connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Christian Lalor, Michael Holm, Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
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Patent number: 10313502Abstract: A method for automatically delaying playback of a message at a captioning device may include obtaining, at the captioning device, a request to playback of the message. The method may also include, in response to the request, automatically delaying the playback of the message at the captioning device in order to allow the captioning system to receive the audio of the message from a beginning of the playback of the audio of the message.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier, Jennifer Mitchell
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Publication number: 20180288206Abstract: A computer-implemented method to store messages is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a minimum message length for stored messages. The minimum message length may be greater than zero. The method may further include determining an amount of available storage space allocated for storage of user messages on a computer-readable medium. The method may also include, in response to a communication session not being established between a user of a first communication device and a second communication device and in response to the amount of available storage space being greater than zero but being insufficient to store the minimum message length, not storing a user message and providing an indication that there is no available storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
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Publication number: 20180255509Abstract: A method may include creating a priority order among two or more transport media based on an availability of each transport medium when a request to establish an outbound communication session is received. The method may further include receiving the request to establish an outbound communication session with a contact and selecting a transport medium of the two or more transport media based on the priority order and one or more user identifications associated with the contact. The method may also include selecting a software controller in response to the selection of the transport medium based on the software controller being associated with the selected transport medium and sending the request to establish the outbound communication session to an electronic device by the selected software controller through the selected transport medium. The method may also include establishing the outbound communication session with the electronic device through the selected transport medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventor: Michael Stimpson
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Publication number: 20180255163Abstract: A method for automatically delaying playback of a message at a captioning device may include obtaining, at the captioning device, a request to playback of the message. The method may also include, in response to the request, automatically delaying the playback of the message at the captioning device in order to allow the captioning system to receive the audio of the message from a beginning of the playback of the audio of the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier, Jennifer Mitchell
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Patent number: 9992318Abstract: A computer-implemented method to store messages is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a minimum message length for stored messages. The minimum message length may be greater than zero. The method may further include determining an amount of available storage space allocated for storage of user messages on a computer-readable medium. The method may also include, in response to a communication session not being established between a user of a first communication device and a second communication device and in response to the amount of available storage space being greater than zero but being insufficient to store the minimum message length, not storing a user message and providing an indication that there is no available storage space.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier
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Patent number: 9967813Abstract: A method may include creating a priority order among two or more transport media based on an availability of each transport medium when a request to establish an outbound communication session is received. The method may further include receiving the request to establish an outbound communication session with a contact and selecting a transport medium of the two or more transport media based on the priority order and one or more user identifications associated with the contact. The method may also include selecting a software controller in response to the selection of the transport medium based on the software controller being associated with the selected transport medium and sending the request to establish the outbound communication session to an electronic device by the selected software controller through the selected transport medium. The method may also include establishing the outbound communication session with the electronic device through the selected transport medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael Stimpson
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Patent number: 9917939Abstract: A method for automatically delaying playback of a voice message at a captioning device may include receiving, at a captioning device, a request from a user to play back a voice message that is stored on the captioning device. The method may also include, in response to the request from the user, automatically delaying the playback of the voice message, at the captioning device, until an establishment of a connection between the captioning device and a remote call assistant, in order to allow the remote call assistant to caption on the captioning device, in real-time, the voice message from the very beginning of the playback of the voice message.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: SORENSON IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Michael Stimpson, Brian Chevrier, Jennifer Mitchell
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Patent number: 9680979Abstract: A method to adjust a phone number is provided. The method may include receiving a first phone call at a telephonic device and obtaining a phone number from the first phone call. In some embodiments, the phone number may identify an origin of the first phone call. The method may further include prepending a digit to the phone number and storing the phone number with the prepended digit in a memory in the telephonic device. In some embodiments, the method may further include using the stored phone number to initiate automatic placement of the second phone call.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Sorenson IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Brian Chevrier, Michael Stimpson, Michael Holm, Christian Lalor
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Publication number: 20140325737Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Justin Dyster, Michael Stimpson, Nate Patulski, Norman Lange, Chris Stalzer
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Patent number: 8814019Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Black Diamond Advanced Technology, LLCInventors: Justin Dyster, Michael Stimpson, Nate Patulski, Norman Lange, Chris Stalzer
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Publication number: 20120042439Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: RMT, INC.Inventors: Justin Dyster, Michael Stimpson, Nate Patulski, Norman Lange, Chris Stalzer
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Patent number: 8015395Abstract: A personal computer and methods of reconfiguration are described. An implementation of a personal computer may comprise a processor portion running a diagnostic application. A field programmable gate array in communication with the processor portion may be provided. A configurable non-volatile computer memory in communication with the field programmable gate array and wherein the field programmable gate array is programmed to reconfigure the non-volatile computer memory may be provided. Methods of reconfiguration of a personal computer are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: RMT, Inc.Inventors: Shane Lewis, Justin Dyster, Layne N. Phillips, Michael Stimpson
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Patent number: 7833560Abstract: A beverage formulation having a beverage having caffeine wherein the beverage contains caffeine levels in the range of about 0.07 to about 0.30 mg/ml, being optically clear, and having an added aroma; and wherein the beverage comprises an extract that is derived from at least one member of the group of coffee cherry husks and coffee cherry pulp; wherein the extract is in the range of about 5 to about 30% based on standardized extract of the beverage; wherein at least a portion of the caffeine is derived from the extract; wherein the optically clear is measured by a haze value of at least below about 10; and wherein at least a portion of the added aroma is derived from aroma recovered from the extract.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.Inventors: Maria Velissariou, Raymond Jay Laudano, Paul Martin Edwards, Stephen Michael Stimpson, Rachel Lorna Jeffries