Patents by Inventor Terri L. Swartz

Terri L. Swartz 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: 9948989
    Abstract: An interactive media content listing search system is herein disclosed which provides for enhanced interactive access of media content listings contained within an media content display system. Enhanced searching for available media contents is enabled by a plurality of user configurable attributes, which defines characteristics of media content that may be similar to the user's tastes. The plurality of user configurable attributes may be logically combined during the search operation using “AND” and/or “OR” boolean operators. Additionally, means are provided to allow recursive searches of available media content listings in an easy manner such that the results may be more finely tailored to suit the user's tastes. Following the search operation, the user may save the search attributes to a file that is stored within the system for use at a later time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Sandi Hannum, Peter Sheedy, James R. Albrecht, Terri L. Swartz, Bruce R. Bradley, Matt Wong
  • Patent number: 9563702
    Abstract: A media content playlist generation and access system for a video entertainment network is herein disclosed whereby a plurality of media content emanating from various disparate networks may be conglomerated into a customized list. The list may contain stored media content, which are customarily stored in the head end portion of a CATV network, media content accessible via the Internet, or yet to be aired media content. The system also provides for manipulation of the playlist from various consumer electronic display devices that are interconnected to the Internet, or the PSTN, thereby allowing further customization of the playlist at the user's convenience. Additionally, a multiple user account system is provided wherein multiple user accounts may be configured in order to allow a corresponding multiple individualized playlists, which are each customized to suit each user's tastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast IP Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Sandi Hannum, Peter Sheedy, Matt Wong, Bruce R. Bradley, James R. Albrecht, Terri L. Swartz
  • Publication number: 20100107201
    Abstract: A media content playlist generation and access system for a video entertainment network is herein disclosed whereby a plurality of media content emanating from various disparate networks may be conglomerated into a customized list. The list may contain stored media content, which are customarily stored in the head end portion of a CATV network, media content accessible via the Internet, or yet to be aired media content. The system also provides for manipulation of the playlist from various consumer electronic display devices that are interconnected to the Internet, or the PSTN, thereby allowing further customization of the playlist at the user's convenience. Additionally, a multiple user account system is provided wherein multiple user accounts may be configured in order to allow a corresponding multiple individualized playlists, which are each customized to suit each user's tastes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Comcast IP Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Sandi Hannum, Peter Sheedy, Matt Wong, Bruce R. Bradley, James R. Albrecht, Terri L. Swartz
  • Patent number: 7650361
    Abstract: A media content playlist generation and access system for a video entertainment network is herein disclosed whereby a plurality of media content emanating from various disparate networks may be conglomerated into a customized list. The list may contain stored media content, which are customarily stored in the head end portion of a CATV network, media content accessible via the Internet, or yet to be aired media content. The system also provides for manipulation of the playlist from various consumer electronic display devices that are interconnected to the Internet, or the PSTN, thereby allowing further customization of the playlist at the user's convenience. Additionally, a multiple user account system is provided wherein multiple user accounts may be configured in order to allow a corresponding multiple individualized playlists, which are each customized to suit each user's tastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Comcast IP Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Matt Wong, Bruce R. Bradley, James R. Albrecht, Sandi Hannum, Peter Sheedy, Terri L. Swartz