Patents by Inventor PAULA J. VANDERMUSS

PAULA J. VANDERMUSS 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).

  • Methods for prioritizing and routing audio signals between consumer electronic devices
    Patent number: 9955331
    Abstract: Methods for prioritizing and routing audio signals between consumer electronic devices using wireless communication standards are provided. In one embodiment, a method for prioritizing and routing audio signals between consumer electronic devices includes receiving a device prioritization designation for at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices. The prioritization designation designates a first of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices as having a higher priority than another of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices. The method further includes connecting with each of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices and providing an audio signal to the first of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A Hrabak, Matthew G. Przybylski, Paula J. Vandermuss
  • METHODS FOR PRIORITIZING AND ROUTING AUDIO SIGNALS BETWEEN CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150359015
    Abstract: Methods for prioritizing and routing audio signals between consumer electronic devices using wireless communication standards are provided. In one embodiment, a method for prioritizing and routing audio signals between consumer electronic devices includes receiving a device prioritization designation for at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices. The prioritization designation designates a first of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices as having a higher priority than another of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices. The method further includes connecting with each of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices and providing an audio signal to the first of the at least two connectivity technology-enabled devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: ROBERT A. HRABAK, MATTHEW G. PRZYBYLSKI, PAULA J. VANDERMUSS