Jefferson D Duncombe

US Patent:

6738078, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/609476

Inventors:

Jefferson D. Duncombe - Lake Forest CA

Assignee:

D4 Media, Inc. - Lake Forest CA

International Classification:

G06F 1500

US Classification:

345761, 7075001

Abstract:

A media system for the selective playing of media clips based upon feedback collected from a user includes a storage device electronically storing at least one media file and a media organization file. The media organization file includes at least two media selection parameters, each of the at least two media selection parameters having a number of media descriptions, and a database that associates each of a number of media clips with at least one of the media descriptions. The media system further includes an interface program for receiving at least two desired media descriptions from the user, a goal seeking engine for selecting a number of suitable media clips from the media clips based upon the at least two desired media descriptions, and a media player for playing the suitable media clips. Once the suitable media clips have been played, the media system uses a question program interface having a plurality of questions for accepting feedback from the user. The feedback is inputted into the goal seeking engine for reselecting the suitable media clips based upon the feedback of the user.

US Patent:

6792573, Sep 14, 2004

Filed:

Jul 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/626866

Inventors:

Jefferson D. Duncombe - Lake Forest CA 92630

International Classification:

G06F 1500

US Classification:

7155001, 345723

Abstract:

A method for playing media based upon feedback from a user using a media system for the selective playing of media clips based upon feedback collected from a user includes a storage device electronically storing at least one media file and a media organization file. The media organization file includes at least two media selection parameters, each of the at least two media selection parameters having a number of media descriptions, and a database that associates each of a number of media clips with at least one of the media descriptions. The media system further includes an interface program for receiving at least two desired media descriptions from the user, a goal seeking engine for selecting a number of suitable media clips from the media clips based upon the at least two desired media descriptions, and a media player for playing the suitable media clips. Once the suitable media clips have been played, the media system uses a question program interface having a plurality of questions for accepting feedback from the user. The feedback is inputted into the goal seeking engine for reselecting the suitable media clips based upon the feedback of the user.

US Patent:

6813745, Nov 2, 2004

Filed:

Apr 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/562244

Inventors:

Jefferson D. Duncombe - Lake Forest CA

Assignee:

D4 Media, Inc. - Lake Forest CA

International Classification:

G06F 1500

US Classification:

7155001, 345723

Abstract:

A media system includes an optical storage disk electronically storing at least one media file and a media organization file. The media organization file includes an includes at least two media selection parameters, each of the at least two media selection parameters having a plurality of media descriptions. The media organization file further includes a database that associates each of the plurality of media clips with at least one of the plurality of media descriptions. The media system further includes a means for receiving at least two desired media descriptions from the user, and a means for selecting a plurality of suitable media clips from the plurality of media clips based upon the at least two desired media descriptions. In the preferred embodiment, the media system further includes a means for playing the plurality of suitable media clips.

US Patent:

20050060642, Mar 17, 2005

Filed:

Nov 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/978774

Inventors:

Jefferson Duncombe - Lake Forest CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

715500100

Abstract:

A method for playing media based upon feedback from a user using a media system for the selective playing of media clips based upon feedback collected from a user includes a storage device electronically storing at least one media file and a media organization file. The media organization file includes at least two media selection parameters, each of the at least two media selection parameters having a number of media descriptions, and a database that associates each of a number of media clips with at least one of the media descriptions. The media system further includes an interface program for receiving at least two desired media descriptions from the user, a goal seeking engine for selecting a number of suitable media clips from the media clips based upon the at least two desired media descriptions, and a media player for playing the suitable media clips. Once the suitable media clips have been played, the media system uses a question program interface having a plurality of questions for accepting feedback from the user. The feedback is inputted into the goal seeking engine for reselecting the suitable media clips based upon the feedback of the user.

US Patent:

20070239785, Oct 11, 2007

Filed:

Apr 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/732071

Inventors:

Jefferson Duncombe - Costa Mesa CA, US
Gary Ivaska - Palos Verdes Estates CA, US
Jasper Rhodus - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

G07F 17/00

US Classification:

707104100

Abstract:

A media distribution system includes a plurality of media clips that each includes at least one media personality. A media classification file defines a personality media selection parameter that includes a list of the media personalities included in the plurality of media clips. A database functions to associate each of the plurality of media clips with at least one of the media personalities, and a time-length of each of the plurality of media clips. A goal seeking engine receives a desired media personality, and a desired play length, and functions to choose select media clips from the plurality of media clips that together include the media personality and the sum of the time-lengths of the select media clips approximately equals the desired play length.

US Patent:

20080120345, May 22, 2008

Filed:

Jan 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/022768

Inventors:

Jefferson Duncombe - Costa Mesa CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06F 3/00

US Classification:

707104100, 715723000, 707E17020

Abstract:

A media distribution system has a media classification file that associates characteristics with each of a plurality of media clips, a control mechanism for receiving desired media characteristics from the user, and a goal seeking engine for selecting select media clips from the plurality of media clips based upon the characteristics of each of the plurality of media clips. A real-time feedback receiving mechanism receives modifications to the desired media characteristics while the select media clips are being presented, and the goal seeking engine functions to re-select the select media clips in real-time from the plurality of media clips in response to the modifications to the desired media characteristics.

US Patent:

6430582, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

May 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/570326

Inventors:

Jefferson D. Duncombe - Lake Forest CA

Assignee:

D4 Media, Inc. - Costa Mesa CA

International Classification:

G06F 1500

US Classification:

7075001, 7075011, 345723

Abstract:

A method of formatting at least one media file allows a user to build a custom media presentation according to parameters specified by the user. According to the method, a plurality of media clips are first defined from the at least one media file. At least two media selection parameters are then defined, each of the at least two media selection parameters having at least one of a plurality of media descriptions. Each of the plurality of media clips is then associated with at least one of the plurality of media descriptions. Once the at least one media file has been properly formatted, desired media parameters are received from the user. The method then teaches selecting a plurality of suitable media clips that are associated with the desired media descriptions, and playing the plurality of suitable media clips.

Address:

629 Shasta Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone:

949 378-2355

VIN:

JTJBC1BA0A2401322

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

RX 450H

Year:

2010