Patents by Inventor Leon Rishniw

Leon Rishniw 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).

  • Patent number: 7603563
    Abstract: Content such as computer software, data representing audiovisual works, and electronic documents can converted from a machine-bound state to user-bound state without modification to the content data itself. Instead, keys used to access the content are converted from the machine-bound state to the user-bound state. In particular, the keys are kept in a passport data structure which can represent either a machine-binding or a user-binding. A machine-bound passport can be upgraded to a user-bound passport without modifying the bound content. The private key of the machine-bound passport, in cleartext form, is included in the user-bound passport and encrypted using a user-supplied password to bind the private key to the user. In addition, private user information is collected and verified and included in the user-bound passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven T. Ansell, Andrew R. Cherenson, Leon Rishniw, Susan A. Cannon, Edward J. Allard, Jason S. Brownell, Micah Stroud
  • Patent number: 7363096
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason S. Brownell
  • Patent number: 7257452
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason S. Brownell
  • Patent number: 7206650
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Jason Brownell, Leon Rishniw
  • Patent number: 7149593
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason S. Brownell
  • Patent number: 7149594
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason S. Brownell
  • Patent number: 7069092
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Patent number: 7016746
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Publication number: 20050248474
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Publication number: 20050248476
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Publication number: 20050248475
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Publication number: 20050240395
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Patent number: 6959220
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Herenger, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Browell
  • Publication number: 20050065780
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Publication number: 20050033974
    Abstract: Content such as computer software, data representing audiovisual works, and electronic documents can converted from a machine-bound state to user-bound state without modification to the content data itself. Instead, keys used to access the content are converted from the machine-bound state to the user-bound state. In particular, the keys are kept in a passport data structure which can represent either a machine-binding or a user-binding. A machine-bound passport can be upgraded to a user-bound passport without modifying the bound content. The private key of the machine-bound passport, in cleartext form, is included in the user-bound passport and encrypted using a user-supplied password to bind the private key to the user. In addition, private user information is collected and verified and included in the user-bound passport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Ansell, Andrew Cherenson, Leon Rishniw, Susan Cannon, Edward Allard, Jason Brownell, Micah Stroud
  • Patent number: 6792113
    Abstract: Content such as computer software, data representing audiovisual works, and electronic documents can converted from a machine-bound state to user-bound state without modification to the content data itself. Instead, keys used to access the content are converted from the machine-bound state to the user-bound state. In particular, the keys are kept in a passport data structure which can represent either a machine-binding or a user-binding. A machine-bound passport can be upgraded to a user-bound passport without modifying the bound content. The private key of the machine-bound passport, in cleartext form, is included in the user-bound passport and encrypted using a user-supplied password to bind the private key to the user. In addition, private user information is collected and verified and included in the user-bound passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven T. Ansell, Andrew R. Cherenson, Leon Rishniw, Susan A. Cannon, Edward J. Allard, Jason S. Brownell, Micah Stroud
  • Publication number: 20030009247
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell
  • Publication number: 20030009248
    Abstract: Essentially all of the processing parameters which control processing of a source audio signal to produce an encoded audio signal are stored in an audio processing profile. Multiple audio processing profiles are stored in a processing profile database such that specific combinations of processing parameters can be retrieved and used at a later time. Audio processing profiles are organized according to specific delivery bandwidths such that a sound engineer can quickly and efficiently encode audio signals for each of a number of distinct delivery media. Synchronized A/B switching during playback of various encoded audio signals allows the sound engineer to detect nuances in the sound characteristics of the various encoded audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Philip R. Wiser, Leeann Heringer, Gerry Kearby, Leon Rishniw, Jason Brownell