Patents by Inventor Reed Howard Rinn

Reed Howard Rinn 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).

  • Method and apparatus for a video conference user interface
    Patent number: 5872922
    Abstract: A video conference platform includes a graphical user interface for configuration and control of a video conference. In particular, the graphical user interface allows for "windows" type operations to control various aspects of the video conference, including initial configuration, camera control, and data transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: VTEL Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Hogan, Reed Howard Rinn
  • Method and apparatus for a video conference user interface
    Patent number: 5657246
    Abstract: A video conference platform includes a graphical user interface for configuration and control of a video conference. In particular, the graphical user interface allows for "windows" type operations to control various aspects of the video conference, including initial configuration, camera control, and data transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Vtel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Hogan, Reed Howard Rinn