Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Rodman
Jeffrey Rodman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9001702Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8976712Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Eyal Nir, Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8977683Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8964604Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8947487Abstract: A High Speed Serial Bus connecting teleconference devices, such as video conference unit, speakerphone, external loudspeakers or microphones is disclosed. The disclosed embodiments enable the distributing and sharing of controls among the linked devices. They enable incremental upgrades or capacity increases of the teleconference system.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell, Rick A. Vander Kam
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Patent number: 8948059Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8934381Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8934382Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8885523Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Rodman
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Patent number: 8767032Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling room function devices from a single conference unit. A conference unit can be a video conference unit or a speakerphone. Controlled devices may include external loudspeakers, microphones, room function controllers, powered doors, powered windows, powered window shades or blinders, video screens etc. The connections between devices may be wired, wireless, or a combination of both.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Rodman
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Patent number: 8705719Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8582520Abstract: A method and apparatus for wideband voice and optional data conferencing over a telecommunications network channel between at least two wideband communications devices. An exemplary method comprises establishing an audio link, verifying wideband capability between the at least two wideband communications devices, training modems of the at least two wideband communications device to line conditions, and adjusting the telecommunications connection line conditions between the communications devices. Once a wideband connection has been established, audio and data may be simultaneously exchanged.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8494203Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for providing high quality speaker performance in a small-scale design are disclosed. In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a small-scale speaker assembly is provided which is capable of delivering high-fidelity wideband audio. The speaker assembly includes a speaker driver and a number of electronic components within an enclosure. In some embodiments at least one microphone is included in the assembly. In some embodiments the speaker assembly is well suited for audio conferencing. In some embodiments low-frequency performance is improved in a small-scale design.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, Wayne Stanley Foletta
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Patent number: 8223942Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Publication number: 20120113514Abstract: A handheld projector is provided with an image stabilization system that acts to reduce (or even eliminate) unwanted motion of the projected image due to unintended movement of the projector. In certain preferred embodiments, a solid-state motion sensor provides input to an image stabilization system that computes a corrective signal. In embodiments having optical image stabilization, the corrective signal is supplied to a mechanical actuator that moves one or more optical elements within the projector. Other embodiments have electronic image stabilization. In these embodiments, the corrective signal from the image stabilization system is used by the image generator to shift the image so as to compensate for movement of the projector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Rodman
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Publication number: 20120076288Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Patent number: 8144854Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Polycom Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Rodman
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Patent number: 8126968Abstract: A system and method are described for initiating and conducting a data conference between a plurality of conference endpoints linked in communication by a private or public computer network. A first conference endpoint then sends a conference initialization request to a dedicated conference server coupled to the computer network. Upon receipt of the conference initialization request, the conference server responsively generates a conference code uniquely identifying the conference and transmits the code to the first conference endpoint. The first conference endpoint subsequently converts the received conference code to a form (such as a string DTMF tone) which can be transmitted by in-band audio to other conference endpoints. The other participating conferencing endpoints, after receipt of the conference code, are configured to log on to the conference server using the conference code.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Polycom, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, Gil Pearson
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Patent number: 8102984Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for improved audio, video, and data conferencing. The present invention provides a conferencing system comprising a plurality of endpoints communicating data including audio data and control data according to a communication protocol. A local conference endpoint may control or be controlled by a remote conference endpoint. Data comprising control signals may be exchanged between the local endpoint and remote endpoint via various communication protocols. In other embodiments, the present invention provides for improved bridge architecture for controlling functions of conference endpoints including controlling functions of the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Polycom Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell
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Publication number: 20110299674Abstract: A method and apparatus for wideband voice and optional data conferencing over a telecommunications network channel between at least two wideband communications devices. An exemplary method comprises establishing an audio link, verifying wideband capability between the at least two wideband communications devices, training modems of the at least two wideband communications device to line conditions, and adjusting the telecommunications connection line conditions between the communications devices. Once a wideband connection has been established, audio and data may be simultaneously exchanged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: POLYCOM, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Rodman, David Drell