Location History:
- Mission Viejo, CA (US) (1991)
- Laguna Niguel, CA (US) (1993)
- Streamwood, IL (US) (1994)
- Knoxville, TN (US) (2020 - 2021)
Company Filing History:
4 out of 11 
1 out of 20,290 
2 out of 832,761 Years Active: 1991-2021
Title: Biography of Inventor Kevin Barry
Introduction
Kevin Barry is an accomplished inventor based in Knoxville, TN (US). He holds a total of 7 patents, showcasing his innovative contributions to the field of video content delivery and scheduling systems.
Latest Patents
One of his latest inventions is the Non-linear Program Planner, Preparation, and Delivery System. This system performs multiplatform planning and scheduling across various content delivery platforms. It coordinates planning to deliver high-quality video content efficiently and scalably. The system includes automated avails and processes that enhance the accuracy of information provided to distribution partners. It checks content rights and incorporates metadata structures that facilitate content delivery to a wide range of distribution channels. This invention significantly increases the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of content delivered to partners, allowing providers to generate revenue from online (non-linear) platforms and over-the-top (OTT) video services.
Another notable patent is the Non-linear C3 Content Scheduling and Encoding Methods. This system provides a highly automated file-based video-on-demand (VOD) publishing workflow. It includes content-provider scheduling and broadcast programming for encoding, editing, and distribution of video assets. The invention effectively scales VOD production and allows broadcasters to use the same schedule and sources as their traditional playout operation to quickly and efficiently produce VOD deliverables with all the correct metadata. The systems process content at significantly faster rates than traditional, real-time VOD generation, enabling automatic retrieval of