Patents by Inventor Maurice Garcia
Maurice Garcia 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: 9084868Abstract: There is provided, inter alia, a catheter incorporating one or more of a burstable element, a safety balloon, a marking to indication proper insertion amount for the catheter, a slit valve, and a non-fragmenting retention balloonType: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: David Aaronson, Sarah Blaschko, Maurice Garcia, Alex Wu
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Patent number: 9077682Abstract: A server downloads a code image to remote devices so that the remote devices are performing properly in accordance with an updated version of the code image. The server may include an application server that targets devices and informs the targeted devices about a multicasting session. The targeted devices subsequently join the multicast session supported by a multicasting server and extract the code image from the multicast session. After the multicast session has been completed, the downloading center polls the targeted devices to determine which devices have successfully downloaded the code image. The server may repeat the download to devices that did not successfully download the code image by subsequently scheduling a subsequent multicasting session or by individually sending the code image to the devices. Portions of the code image may be sent in multicasting messages based on a depth level and interval.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9007423Abstract: Systems and methods are described that relate to a centralized communication hub at a user location for coordination of receiving/sending phone calls, SMS/MMS messages, and requests for video conferences to/from a display. A user may indicate that she wishes to receive a call/message by selecting an option on a remote control associated with the display. A microphone and/or camera connected to a gateway may provide audiovisual capabilities during a call. In a separate embodiment, the functionality of the communication hub may be split between two devices; one device detects incoming calls and a separate device routes the calls/messages to/from the appropriate gateway.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20140328186Abstract: Improved systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to novel QoS configuration parameters and methods for using QoS configuration parameters to reduce impacts caused by security breach within a network. In one embodiment, a QoS configuration parameter is selected from a plurality of configuration parameters on a central database based upon unique identifying information of a network device and a status signal. In one embodiment, each configuration parameter comprises at least a first parameter for configuring a communication speed of the network device and a second parameter configurable to alter the ability of the network device to communicate with another device in the network. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to providing improved services to an end user. In one embodiment, services may be customized to an end user and allow increased flexibility for both the service provider and the end user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20140300722Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, devices, and computer programs enabling the measurement of various objects using imaging. The disclosed inventions are adaptable to mobile devices such as smartphones, allowing a range of unique measurements to be conveniently made, including length, area, distance, velocity, and height. The methods, systems, devices, and computer programs disclosed herein include the novel application of image-based measurement in medical, research, and other contexts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 8787182Abstract: Improved systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to novel QoS configuration parameters and methods for using QoS configuration parameters to reduce impacts caused by security breach within a network. In one embodiment, a QoS configuration parameter is selected from a plurality of configuration parameters on a central database based upon unique identifying information of a network device and a status signal. In one embodiment, each configuration parameter comprises at least a first parameter for configuring a communication speed of the network device and a second parameter configurable to alter the ability of the network device to communicate with another device in the network. Further aspects of the invention relate to providing improved services to an end user. In one embodiment, services may be customized to an end user and allow increased flexibility for both the service provider and the end user.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20140180065Abstract: The invention relates to the field of radiation oncology, specifically the use of novel radio-opaque fiduciary markers which resist migration within tissues, which may be implanted in the body and imaged during radio-therapy to insure accurate treatment of target regions while avoiding irradiation of non-target regions. In one embodiment, the markers comprise oblong bodies from which a plurality of short tines protrude. Also provided are novel devices for implanting such markers. Additionally, the invention provides methods of delineating tumor resection beds and whole-bladder contours in the radiotherapeutic treatment of bladder cancer. Lastly, the invention encompasses novel methods of delivering fiduciary markers and other implants and materials by needle with sealing aids that increase the retention rate of the delivered markers, implants, or materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20140012957Abstract: A server downloads a code image to remote devices so that the remote devices are performing properly in accordance with an updated version of the code image. The server may include an application server that targets devices and informs the targeted devices about a multicasting session. The targeted devices subsequently join the multicast session supported by a multicasting server and extract the code image from the multicast session. After the multicast session has been completed, the downloading center polls the targeted devices to determine which devices have successfully downloaded the code image. The server may repeat the download to devices that did not successfully download the code image by subsequently scheduling a subsequent multicasting session or by individually sending the code image to the devices. Portions of the code image may be sent in multicasting messages based on a depth level and interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20130305302Abstract: A probe is configured to monitor one or more communication parameters on one or more downstream frequency channels carried on a communication medium of an access network. Results of repeated monitoring are stored over a predetermined period. At the conclusion of the monitoring period, data reports reflecting the stored results are transmitted in upstream frequency channels carried on the same medium. The probe can also be configured to send immediate messages if a parameter exceeds predefined limits and can store a plurality of monitoring programs and can be reprogrammed remotely. The probe can be contained within a cable tap if the medium is, e.g., a coaxial cable. Numerous probes can be deployed throughout an access network so as to provide monitoring data from each of many locations over a prolonged period.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Jorge Daniel Salinger, Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 8539102Abstract: A server downloads a code image to remote devices so that the remote devices are performing properly in accordance with an updated version of the code image. The server may include an application server that targets devices and informs the targeted devices about a multicasting session. The targeted devices subsequently join the multicast session supported by a multicasting server and extract the code image from the multicast session. After the multicast session has been completed, the downloading center polls the targeted devices to determine which devices have successfully downloaded the code image. The server may repeat the download to devices that did not successfully download the code image by subsequently scheduling a subsequent multicasting session or by individually sending the code image to the devices. Portions of the code image may be sent in multicasting messages based on a depth level and interval.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20130208076Abstract: Systems and methods are described that relate to a centralized communication hub at a user location for coordination of receiving/sending phone calls, SMS/MMS messages, and requests for video conferences to/from a display. A user may indicate that she wishes to receive a call/message by selecting an option on a remote control associated with the display. A microphone and/or camera connected to a gateway may provide audiovisual capabilities during a call. In a separate embodiment, the functionality of the communication hub may be split between two devices; one device detects incoming calls and a separate device routes the calls/messages to/from the appropriate gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 8428232Abstract: Systems and methods are described that relate to a centralized communication hub at a user location for coordination of receiving/sending phone calls, SMS/MMS messages, and requests for video conferences to/from a display. A user may indicate that she wishes to receive a call/message by selecting an option on a remote control associated with the display. A microphone and/or camera connected to a gateway may provide audiovisual capabilities during a call. In a separate embodiment, the functionality of the communication hub may be split between two devices; one device detects incoming calls and a separate device routes the calls/messages to/from the appropriate gateway.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20120308005Abstract: A content distribution system is disclosed that supports verification of transmission. In some embodiments, a remote probe device captures content and sends the content to a decrypting device so that decryption may be performed. The decrypting device may archive the content and may subsequently send the content to the probe device or to a playback device so that the content may be displayed. Consequently, the content distribution system can verify that specified content (e.g., an advertisement) was correctly distributed according to scheduled information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20110310213Abstract: Systems and methods are described that relate to a centralized communication hub at a user location for coordination of receiving/sending phone calls, SMS/MMS messages, and requests for video conferences to/from a display. A user may indicate that she wishes to receive a call/message by selecting an option on a remote control associated with the display. A microphone and/or camera connected to a gateway may provide audiovisual capabilities during a call. In a separate embodiment, the functionality of the communication hub may be split between two devices; one device detects incoming calls and a separate device routes the calls/messages to/from the appropriate gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Comcast Cable Communication, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20110314107Abstract: A server downloads a code image to remote devices so that the remote devices are performing properly in accordance with an updated version of the code image. The server may include an application server that targets devices and informs the targeted devices about a multicasting session. The targeted devices subsequently join the multicast session supported by a multicasting server and extract the code image from the multicast session. After the multicast session has been completed, the downloading center polls the targeted devices to determine which devices have successfully downloaded the code image. The server may repeat the download to devices that did not successfully download the code image by subsequently scheduling a subsequent multicasting session or by individually sending the code image to the devices. Portions of the code image may be sent in multicasting messages based on a depth level and interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice GARCIA
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Publication number: 20100299713Abstract: A probe is configured to monitor one or more communication parameters on one or more downstream frequency channels carried on a communication medium of an access network. Results of repeated monitoring are stored over a predetermined period. At the conclusion of the monitoring period, data reports reflecting the stored results are transmitted in upstream frequency channels carried on the same medium. The probe can also be configured to send immediate messages if a parameter exceeds predefined limits and can store a plurality of monitoring programs and can be reprogrammed remotely. The probe can be contained within a cable tap if the medium is, e.g., a coaxial cable. Numerous probes can be deployed throughout an access network so as to provide monitoring data from each of many locations over a prolonged period.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Jorge Daniel Salinger, Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20100290366Abstract: Improved systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to novel QoS configuration parameters and methods for using QoS configuration parameters to reduce impacts caused by security breach within a network. In one embodiment, a QoS configuration parameter is selected from a plurality of configuration parameters on a central database based upon unique identifying information of a network device and a status signal. In one embodiment, each configuration parameter comprises at least a first parameter for configuring a communication speed of the network device and a second parameter configurable to alter the ability of the network device to communicate with another device in the network. Further aspects of the invention relate to providing improved services to an end user. In one embodiment, services may be customized to an end user and allow increased flexibility for both the service provider and the end user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: COMCAST CABLE HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20070027433Abstract: Active and passive wound drainage systems and method are provided. A drainage device includes an input passage for receiving the fluid from a site on or within the patient's body, a container for holding the fluid, and a reversible valve disposed between the input passage and the container. The reversible valve in an original configuration provides unidirectional fluid flow from the input passage toward the container, and in a reversed configuration provides fluid flow from the container toward the input passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2005Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Maurice Garcia, Marshall Stoller
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Publication number: 20060271019Abstract: This invention provides improved medical drainage devices. In certain embodiments this invention provides a system for improved drainage from a bladder in a patient where the system comprises: a fluid collection apparatus; a drainage receptacle; and a connecting tube comprising a means for reducing or eliminating airlocks in the connecting tube and thereby providing sufficiently low backpressure such that a patient having a urinary bladder drained with said system maintains an average residual bladder urine volume of less than about 50 cubic centimeters over a period of at least four hours after initial drainage without manipulation of components of said system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Marshall Stoller, Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20050284414Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method and devices for the detection of target objects, such as landmines, using the odor characteristics which may be associated with the target objects as a way of detecting their presence. The invention includes devices used to carry out a method of training live animals, such as rats, to seek out the target objects in the field, or to localize, unearth, and mark the location thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Maurice Garcia, Rodolfo Garcia