David P Deason

US Patent:

20090066846, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/851231

Inventors:

Gordon Castle - Atlanta GA, US
Kevin Lee Hammond - Alpharetta GA, US
Yonatan Amezene - Snellville GA, US
Jeffrey Lynn Hall - Marietta GA, US
Mathew J. Hathaway - Dacula GA, US
Kevin James Garguilo - Duluth GA, US
Jared Matthew Timmins - Adairsville GA, US
David Lee Stevens - Atlanta GA, US
David P. Deason - Tyrone GA, US
Unni Vellanikaran - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/222

US Classification:

348722

Abstract:

According to various embodiments, an event production kit is provided that includes storage cases for storing production equipment, such as cameras, monitors, and microphones, and an electronic production equipment case for storing an audio mixer, a video switcher, and computers for encoding and distributing the production. In addition, in one embodiment, the electronic production equipment case includes a vertical panel that includes a plurality of ports that are pre-wired to the audio mixer, video switcher, and the computers for coupling the production equipment together. The storage cases and the pre-wired panel facilitate transporting the kit to the event location and reduce the amount of time and resources required for setting up the equipment prior to the event, according to various embodiments. In addition, the selection of the type of equipment included in the kit, according to one embodiment, provides for a high quality, lower cost production than is currently available.

US Patent:

20090070407, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/851039

Inventors:

Gordon Castle - Atlanta GA, US
Kevin Lee Hammond - Alpharetta GA, US
Yonatan Amezene - Snellville GA, US
Jeffrey Lynn Hall - Marietta GA, US
Mathew J. Hathaway - Dacula GA, US
Kevin James Garguilo - Duluth GA, US
Jared Matthew Timmins - Adairsville GA, US
David Lee Stevens - Atlanta GA, US
David P. Deason - Tyrone GA, US
Unni Vellanikaran - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

709203, 715716

Abstract:

According to various embodiments, an event management system is provided that provides a single interface through which a production team can schedule a production of an event, produce the production of the event, and direct distribution of the production. For example, in one embodiment, the event management system provides a web interface through which a member of the production team can create, or build an event, by specifying the name of the event, type of event, specific details about the event, whether the event will be broadcast live, and the date and time of the broadcast for the event. The event management system stores this information and provides at least a portion of it to a distributor that will be distributing (or broadcasting) the event to viewers. In addition, the event management system displays a pre-production checklist to guide the production team through the testing and production set-up process.