Patents by Inventor Kevin P. Smith
Kevin P. Smith 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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Publication number: 20190265996Abstract: A number of cells of a control plane of a virtualized computing service are set up, including a first cell with one or more request processing nodes, a local instance of a data store, and metadata indicating a set of virtualization hosts. A request processer transmits a request for a virtual machine to the first cell. A request processor of the cell initiates a workflow to launch the virtual machine using a virtualization host; the workflow includes storing a record of the request in the local instance of the data store.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Upendra Bhalchandra Shevade, Diwakar Gupta, Michael Brooke Furr, Nishant Mehta, Kevin P. Smith
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Publication number: 20190172492Abstract: A method and apparatus for recognizing and synchronizing to in-band data at a multimedia device is provided. A content stream includes in-band data. The in-band data is processed and in-band data pattern data associated with the content stream are created. Metadata are attached to the event identification data. The event identification data are provided to multimedia devices which receive broadcasted multimedia content streams containing video programs with in-band data. The in-band data are processed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to perform specified actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, James Barton
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Patent number: 10153000Abstract: A method and apparatus for recognizing and synchronizing to in-band data at a multimedia device is provided. A content stream includes in-band data. The in-band data is processed and in-band data pattern data associated with the content stream are created. Metadata are attached to the event identification data. The event identification data are provided to multimedia devices which receive broadcasted multimedia content streams containing video programs with in-band data. The in-band data are processed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to perform specified actions.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: TiVo Solutions Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, James Barton
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Publication number: 20180302677Abstract: Techniques, systems, and methods are disclosed to generate messaging to view content on media devices based on predictive factors. Information may be received to trigger one or more predictive factors and then generate a candidate set of offers to view content at a media device based on the information. Based on the one or more predictive factors, confidence values may be determined for each offer in the candidate set of offers. The candidate set of offers may be ranked based on the associated confidence values. Subsequently, presentation of at least one offer of the candidate set of offers may be caused to display in a user interface screen on the media device based on the ranking.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Pratik Hasmukh Patel, David Stuart Luks, Thomas William Becker, Bryan Stephen Scappini, Doug Mittendorf, Richard Lee, Kevin P. Smith
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Publication number: 20170094341Abstract: Tag data is created from in-band data in a media content item by a remote location while the media content item is being broadcasted by a content provider and received by the remote location. The tag data identifies locations in the media content item which enables media devices to accurately jump to particular locations in the media content item based on the tag data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Mark Berner, David Chamberlin, Kevin P. Smith
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Patent number: 9473329Abstract: Disclosed herein, one embodiment of the disclosure is directed to an apparatus for receiving Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC) 429 bus signals. The apparatus may comprise: a modulator that modulates the ARINC 429 bus signals onto a carrier signal and generates a modulated signal using only power supplied by the ARINC 429 bus; and a demodulator that recovers ARINC 429 bus baseband binary data from the modulated signal, wherein the modulated signal propagates from the modulator to the demodulator through capacitive coupling.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: HOLT INTEGRATED CIRCUITSInventors: Jomo K. Edwards, David J. Mead, William G. Holt, George S. Noh, Kevin P. Smith
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Publication number: 20160142768Abstract: A tagging system provides a mechanism for inserting tags into an audio or video television broadcast stream prior to or at the time of transmission. The tags contain command and control information that the receiver translates and acts upon. The receiver receives the broadcast stream and detects and processes the tags within the broadcast stream which is stored on a storage device that resides on the receiver. Program material from the broadcast stream is played back to the viewer from the storage device. The receiver performs the appropriate actions in response to the tags.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: James M. Barton, Kevin P. Smith, David Chamberlin, Howard D. Look
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Patent number: 9264686Abstract: A method for displaying a webpage is described. The method involves receiving a broadcast stream including a program, playing the program in the broadcast stream to a viewer, displaying an icon to the viewer and receiving viewer input in response to display of the icon, pausing the playing of the program in response to receiving the viewer input, displaying a web page to the viewer in response to receiving the viewer input, and resuming the playing of the program.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: James M. Barton, Kevin P. Smith, David Chamberlin, Howard D. Look
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Publication number: 20160007099Abstract: A system for creating and viewing customized multimedia segments allows a user to create event identification data from in-band data in a program stream. The in-band data is processed and compiled into event identification data associated with the content stream. The event identification data identifies patterns or sequences of in-band data associated with events in the content stream. Metadata are also included in the event identification data. The event identification data is provided to multimedia devices which receive multimedia content streams containing content streams with in-band data. The in-band data are parsed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to identify events or perform specified actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, James M. Barton
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Publication number: 20150340065Abstract: A method and apparatus for recognizing and synchronizing to in-band data at a multimedia device is provided. A content stream includes in-band data. The in-band data is processed and in-band data pattern data associated with the content stream are created. Metadata are attached to the event identification data. The event identification data are provided to multimedia devices which receive broadcasted multimedia content streams containing video programs with in-band data. The in-band data are processed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to perform specified actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, James Barton
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Patent number: 9106949Abstract: A system for creating and viewing customized multimedia segments allows a user to create event identification data from in-band data in a program stream. The in-band data is processed and compiled into event identification data associated with the content stream. The event identification data identifies patterns or sequences of in-band data associated with events in the content stream. Metadata are also included in the event identification data. The event identification data is provided to multimedia devices which receive multimedia content streams containing content streams with in-band data. The in-band data are parsed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to identify events or perform specified actions.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, James M. Barton
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Patent number: 9100670Abstract: A method and apparatus for recognizing and synchronizing to in-band data at a multimedia device is provided. A content stream includes in-band data. The in-band data is processed and in-band data pattern data associated with the content stream are created. Metadata are attached to the event identification data. The event identification data are provided to multimedia devices which receive broadcasted multimedia content streams containing video programs with in-band data. The in-band data are processed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to perform specified actions.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Kevin P Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, Jim Barton
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Patent number: 8915034Abstract: A block wall system comprising a framework having a perimeter, an intermediate vertical mullion, and an intermediate horizontal mullion with the blocks retained therein using flexible flanges. The intermediate vertical mullion and the intermediate horizontal mullion define one or more cavities within the framework. A block has a top, a bottom, a front face, a back face, and a pair of narrow faces. One or more detents are defined within each narrow face. Next, a flange is anchored within the intermediate vertical mullion, wherein the flange flexes and thereafter retracts to embed itself into the detent of the block when the block is inserted into the cavity such that the block is retained within the framework, thereby eliminating the need to use a fastener directly into or against the block to secure the block within the framework.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Extech/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, William P. Voegele, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140230362Abstract: A block wall system comprising a framework having a perimeter, an intermediate vertical mullion, and an intermediate horizontal mullion with the blocks retained therein using flexible flanges. The intermediate vertical mullion and the intermediate horizontal mullion define one or more cavities within the framework. A block has a top, a bottom, a front face, a back face, and a pair of narrow faces. One or more detents are defined within each narrow face. Next, a flange is anchored within the intermediate vertical mullion, wherein the flange flexes and thereafter retracts to embed itself into the detent of the block when the block is inserted into the cavity such that the block is retained within the framework, thereby eliminating the need to use a fastener directly into or against the block to secure the block within the framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Extech/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, William P. Voegele, JR.
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Patent number: 8781298Abstract: A closed caption tagging system provides a mechanism for inserting tags into an audio or video television broadcast stream prior to or at the time of transmission. The tags contain command and control information that the receiver translates and acts upon. The receiver receives the broadcast stream and detects and processes the tags within the broadcast stream which is stored on a storage device that resides on the receiver. Program material from the broadcast stream is played back to the viewer from the storage device. Tags indicate the start and end points of a program segment. Program segments such as commercials are automatically replaced by the receiver with new program segments that are selected based on various criteria.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: James M. Barton, Kevin P. Smith, David Chamberlin, Howard Look
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Patent number: 8683764Abstract: A block wall system comprising a framework having a perimeter, an intermediate vertical mullion, and an intermediate horizontal mullion with the blocks retained therein using flexible flanges. The intermediate vertical mullion and the intermediate horizontal mullion define one or more cavities within the framework. A block has a top, a bottom, a front face, a back face, and a pair of narrow faces. One or more detents are defined within each narrow face. Next, a flange is anchored within the intermediate vertical mullion, wherein the flange flexes and thereafter retracts to embed itself into the detent of the block when the block is inserted into the cavity such that the block is retained within the framework, thereby eliminating the need to use a fastener directly into or against the block to secure the block within the framework.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Extech/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, William P. Voegele, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140059593Abstract: A method and apparatus for recognizing and synchronizing to in-band data at a multimedia device is provided. A content stream includes in-band data. The in-band data is processed and in-band data pattern data associated with the content stream are created. Metadata are attached to the event identification data. The event identification data are provided to multimedia devices which receive broadcasted multimedia content streams containing video programs with in-band data. The in-band data are processed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to perform specified actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, Jim Barton
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Patent number: 8584424Abstract: A base member, clip assembly, and panels forming a panel system with a covered seam. The base member is configured at each building structural support. The clip assembly includes a base clip slidably situated within base member between the seam, the base clip further having a vertical web and various flanges. A retainer clip engages the base clip such that retainer clip, base clip, and base member all make contact with both panels. A batten then snaps into and engages upstanding legs of the panels to further secure the panels at the seam, filling a recess. In an alternative embodiment of the clip assembly, the top of the base clip terminates at L-shaped flanges which lock a slotted, U-shaped retainer clip. In a further embodiment, the top of the base clip terminates at a loop, and the retainer “clip” is formed as a flexible seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Extech/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, William P. Voegele, Jr.
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Patent number: 8572669Abstract: A method and apparatus for recognizing and synchronizing to in-band data at a multimedia device is provided. A content stream includes in-band data. The in-band data is processed and in-band data pattern data associated with the content stream are created. Metadata are attached to the event identification data. The event identification data are provided to multimedia devices which receive broadcasted multimedia content streams containing video programs with in-band data. The in-band data are processed and compared to the event identification data. If a match occurs, the multimedia device uses the metadata to perform specified actions.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Smith, Paul Stevens, Adam Feder, James M. Barton
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Publication number: 20130243393Abstract: A method for displaying a webpage is described. The method involves receiving a broadcast stream including a program, playing the program in the broadcast stream to a viewer, displaying an icon to the viewer and receiving viewer input in response to display of the icon, pausing the playing of the program in response to receiving the viewer input, displaying a web page to the viewer in response to receiving the viewer input, and resuming the playing of the program.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: TiVo Inc.Inventors: James M. Barton, Kevin P. Smith, David Chamberlin, Howard D. Look