Kenneth Ronald Lipscomb

US Patent:

7343414, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Sep 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/162716

Inventors:

Kenneth O. Lipscomb - Marietta GA, US
John B. Petritis - Lawrenceville GA, US
Richard D. Robinson - Decatur GA, US
Kelly P. Morrison - Atlanta GA, US
Michael D. Hirsch - Atlanta GA, US
Eric Neal Muntz - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

ZapMedia Services, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 15/173
G06F 9/00

US Classification:

709226, 709229, 707 10, 715716

Abstract:

A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media 5 assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.

US Patent:

7346687, Mar 18, 2008

Filed:

May 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/420234

Inventors:

Kenneth O. Lipscomb - Marietta GA, US
John B. Petritis - Lawrenceville GA, US
Richard D. Robison - Decatur GA, US
Kelly P. Morrison - Atlanta GA, US
Michael D. Hirsch - Atlanta GA, US
Eric Neal Muntz - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

ZapMedia Services, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 15/173
G06F 9/00

US Classification:

709226, 709229, 707 10, 715716

Abstract:

A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media 5 assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.

US Patent:

20020026442, Feb 28, 2002

Filed:

Jan 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/768933

Inventors:

Kenneth Lipscomb - Marietta GA, US
John Petritis - Lawrenceville GA, US
Richard Robison - Decatur GA, US
Kelly Morrison - Atlanta GA, US
Michael Hirsch - Atlanta GA, US
Eric Muntz - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/30

US Classification:

707/010000, 707/200000

Abstract:

A system for the distribution of media assets wherein first and second media player devices individually communicate with the server computer to update a database with the identity of the media assets that are stored thereon. The server computer transmits to each of the first and second media player devices information about the media assets that is stored on the first and second media player devices. As a result of this information, a first media player device may have knowledge of and request a media asset stored on a second media player device. The second media player device responds to the request by transferring or streaming the asset to the first media player.

US Patent:

20020055934, May 9, 2002

Filed:

Jan 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/768932

Inventors:

Kenneth Lipscomb - Marietta GA, US
John Petritis - Lawrenceville GA, US
Richard Robison - Decatur GA, US
Kelly Morrison - Atlanta GA, US
Michael Hirsch - Atlanta GA, US
Eric Muntz - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00
G06F007/00
G06F017/24
G06F017/21
G06F015/00
G09G005/12

US Classification:

707/104100, 700/094000, 707/500100

Abstract:

A system and method for the management and organization of media assets involving nested keylists. A keylist is created comprising an ordered sequence of items, each item referencing either to a media asset or a keylist. User selections of reference data for media assets identified from a plurality of available media assets to be assigned to each keylist.

US Patent:

20060206492, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

May 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/420232

Inventors:

Kenneth Lipscomb - Marietta GA, US
John Petritis - Lawrenceville GA, US
Richard Robison - Decatur GA, US
Kelly Morrison - Atlanta GA, US
Michael Hirsch - Atlanta GA, US
Eric Muntz - Marietta GA, US
John Whitehead - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707010000

Abstract:

A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.

US Patent:

20070168389, Jul 19, 2007

Filed:

Jan 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/326088

Inventors:

Kenneth Lipscomb - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

707104100

Abstract:

Systems and methods for presenting customized information to a user recognized when making a request for information. Target information for the user is identified based on the user's profile, the requested information, and/or other factors. The customized information is assembled by causing association of the target information with requested information. The association may include insertion of the target information into an insertion point of the requested information such as between two sequential parts of the requested information, at a marker, based on a time code or an event code. Target information may include a first and second target. The requested information may be received in parts from one or more sources. The first and second target may be associated respectively with parts of the requested information. Target information for the user may be stored. A computer readable medium may include computer executable instructions for carrying out the described actions.

US Patent:

7020704, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Oct 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/679688

Inventors:

Kenneth O. Lipscomb - Marietta GA, US
John B. Petritis - Lawrenceville GA, US
Richard D. Robison - Decatur GA, US
Kelly P. Morrison - Atlanta GA, US
Michael D. Hirsch - Atlanta GA, US
Eric Neal Muntz - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709226, 709217, 709218, 709219

Abstract:

A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.