Sheldon Mark Samuels

US Patent:

20090313659, Dec 17, 2009

Filed:

Jun 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/147406

Inventors:

Sheldon M. Samuels - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

SCHOOLVIEW TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Plano TX

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

725 78

Abstract:

A method and system for distributing audio, visual, data, annunciator and other information within an educational facility utilizes a bit-wise addressing scheme to route UDP message packets to individual classrooms. The audio/video network system includes a central processor that controls a plurality of audio/video sources (e.g., DVD players, cable TV receivers, etc.). Output from audio/video sources is encoded by audio/video encoders for transmission via a local area network. Classroom control hubs within each classroom recognize data packets addressed with the bit-wise addressing scheme and in combination with a video decoder, recover the encoded audio/video signal for presentation within the classroom, such as by a video projector and classroom speakers. Transmitting audio/video information in UDP packets addressed with the bit-wise addressing scheme enables near simultaneous presentation of audio and video programs throughout the educational facility. The system can also manage traditional school bells and public address functions.

US Patent:

20140036914, Feb 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 26, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/975962

Inventors:

Sheldon M. Samuels - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

AMX, LLC - Richardson TX

International Classification:

H04L 12/18
H04L 12/24
H04L 12/741

US Classification:

370390

Abstract:

A method and system for distributing audio, visual, data, annunciator and other information within an educational facility utilizes a bit-wise addressing scheme to route UDP message packets to individual classrooms. The audio/video network system includes a central processor that controls a plurality of audio/video sources (e.g., DVD players, cable TV receivers, etc.). Output from audio/video sources is encoded by audio/video encoders for transmission via a local area network. Classroom control hubs within each classroom recognize data packets addressed with the bit-wise addressing scheme and in combination with a video decoder, recover the encoded audio/video signal for presentation within the classroom, such as by a video projector and classroom speakers. Transmitting audio/video information in UDP packets addressed with the bit-wise addressing scheme enables near simultaneous presentation of audio and video programs throughout the educational facility. The system can also manage traditional school bells and public address functions.