Patents by Inventor Thomas Scott Webster

Thomas Scott Webster 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: 10206006
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Publication number: 20180146255
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Patent number: 9936237
    Abstract: A method for distributing geographically restricted video data in an internet protocol television system, the method including but not limited to determining at a television server computer at least three geographic restriction zones for the geographically restricted video data and instructions to determine at least three different duration time delays for each of at least three geographic restriction zones, wherein the at least three geographic restriction zones are based on physical proximity of a television client device to a geographic origin of the geographically restricted video data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard G. Jankins, Thomas Scott Webster, Eric Cabading
  • Patent number: 9877078
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Publication number: 20170208365
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, BRIAN WILSON, LORRAINE LEACH, THOMAS SCOTT WEBSTER, MICHELLE MAYO
  • Patent number: 9661388
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Patent number: 9426541
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled with the memory. The controller can be operable to provide an electronic program guide for display on a video display device, where the electronic program guide includes a surveillance entry associated with a security system in communication with the controller. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Brian Wilson, Roger A. Cockrell, Elaine Jureczki, Thomas Scott Webster
  • Publication number: 20160198205
    Abstract: A method for distributing geographically restricted video data in an internet protocol television system, the method including but not limited to determining at a television server computer at least three geographic restriction zones for the geographically restricted video data and instructions to determine at least three different duration time delays for each of at least three geographic restriction zones, wherein the at least three geographic restriction zones are based on physical proximity of a television client device to a geographic origin of the geographically restricted video data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Richard G. Jankins, Thomas Scott Webster, Eric Cabading
  • Publication number: 20160112765
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Patent number: 9247209
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Patent number: 9232250
    Abstract: A system including but not limited to a computer program comprising instructions that when executed by a server computer, determines a plurality of geographic restriction zones and instructions to determine a plurality of different duration time delays for each of a plurality of geographic restriction zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Richard G. Jankins, Thomas Scott Webster, Eric Cabading
  • Publication number: 20140053183
    Abstract: A system including but not limited to a computer program comprising instructions that when executed by a server computer, determines a plurality of geographic restriction zones and instructions to determine a plurality of different duration time delays for each of a plurality of geographic restriction zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Legal Department - Roebuck, Patent Docketing
    Inventors: Richard G. Jankins, Thomas Scott Webster, Eric Cabading
  • Patent number: 8566859
    Abstract: A method for distributing geographical restriction data in an internet protocol television (IPTV) system is disclosed. The method includes accepting at an IPTV server, a request from an IPTV client for the geographical restriction data related to geographically restricted video data, determining at the server, a plurality of geographic restriction zones for the geographically restricted video data and sending from the server to the client a message containing the restriction data related to at least one of the restriction zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Richard G. Jankins, Thomas Scott Webster, Eric Cabading
  • Publication number: 20130239148
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled with the memory. The controller can be operable to provide an electronic program guide for display on a video display device, where the electronic program guide includes a surveillance entry associated with a security system in communication with the controller. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Brian Wilson, Roger A. Cockrell, Elaine Jureczki, Thomas Scott Webster
  • Patent number: 8509727
    Abstract: A system and method for providing Emergency Alert System (EAS) notifications over Internet Protocol (IP) delivery platforms, including a proxy server coupled to an emergency alert system receiver, a subscriber management database coupled to the proxy server, and an instant messaging server coupled to the proxy server and to the subscriber management server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brad Medford, Kevin B. Walker, Robert B. Hill, Thomas Scott Webster
  • Patent number: 8451330
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled with the memory. The controller can be operable to provide an electronic program guide for display on a video display device, where the electronic program guide includes a surveillance entry associated with a security system in communication with the controller. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Brian Wilson, Roger A. Cockrell, Elaine Jureczki, Thomas Scott Webster
  • Publication number: 20120240172
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Patent number: 8209729
    Abstract: Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand (VOD) assets are collected in a repository from a variety of sources. Each asset is uniquely identified, organized, prioritized, managed, and distributed in response to metadata associated with each asset and business rules. Assets may be individually distributed to target subscribers or grouped in collections and distributed to target subscribers in response to the business rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Debra Phillips, Brian Wilson, Lorraine Leach, Thomas Scott Webster, Michelle Mayo
  • Publication number: 20120038767
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled with the memory. The controller can be operable to provide an electronic program guide for display on a video display device, where the electronic program guide includes a surveillance entry associated with a security system in communication with the controller. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: AT & T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Brian Wilson, Roger A. Cockrell, Elaine Jureczki, Thomas Scott Webster
  • Patent number: 8035686
    Abstract: There are provided a method, a system and machine-readable medium for managing surveillance video at a broadcast video terminal device. The method comprises detecting a security event associated with at least one surveillance video camera communicatively coupled to the broadcast video terminal device and requesting insertion of a surveillance entry associated with storage of a surveillance video of each of the at least one surveillance video camera into an electronic program guide that includes at least one broadcast entry. There is also provided a method, system and machine-readable medium for managing surveillance video entries and a method, system and machine-readable medium for playing a surveillance video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian Wilson, Roger A. Cockrell, Elaine Jureczki, Thomas Scott Webster