Patents by Inventor Rick Hulett

Rick Hulett 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 system for providing customized media content
    Patent number: 8893174
    Abstract: The invention is a method and system for customizing media content distributed by a multicast network based on a stored user profile. A new high quality video distribution method is disclosed. A new system supporting targeted, interactive advertising is taught. The tracking of media content consumed in the home is enabled. Media content producers are provided with a new connection to media content consumers. Unwanted media channels are no longer distributed to a customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin James Parker, Rick Hulett, Brian Michael Huey, Randolph Keith Hiser
  • Personalized hospitality management system
    Patent number: 8112295
    Abstract: The invention is a method and system for customizing a plurality of hospitality site amenities based on a stored user profile. Certain check-in procedures are reduced or eliminated. Hospitality sites are able to provide a guest with an abundance of personalized services without a corresponding increase in staff size. Guests experience customized hotel amenities, environments, and media renderings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Embarq Holdings Company LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin James Parker, Rick Hulett, Brian Michael Huey, Randolph Keith Hiser
  • Method and system for providing customized media content
    Publication number: 20040117828
    Abstract: The invention is a method and system for customizing media content distributed by a multicast network based on a stored user profile. A new high quality video distribution method is disclosed. A new system supporting targeted, interactive advertising is taught. The tracking of media content consumed in the home is enabled. Media content producers are provided with a new connection to media content consumers. Unwanted media channels are no longer distributed to a customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Benjamin James Parker, Rick Hulett, Brian Michael Huey, Randolph Keith Hiser