Patents by Inventor Mike Roper
Mike Roper 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: 11856247Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCInventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Publication number: 20230254520Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Patent number: 11563993Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCInventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Publication number: 20210344982Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Patent number: 11025971Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCInventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Publication number: 20190007719Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Patent number: 10075750Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLCInventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Publication number: 20140297799Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for porting locally processed media data with low latency to a remote client device via various wireless links are provided. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module may include a local network interface and a controller that may receive a client control signal from a client device over a wireless local area network via the local network interface, transmit a media control signal based on the client control signal to a media device, receive media data based on the media control signal from the media device, and transmit to the client device over the wireless local area network via the local network interface client data based on the media data and a low-latency compression technique. The receipt of the media data and transmission of the client data may be accomplished with substantially no detectable latency. Additional embodiments are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Donald Gordon, Thomas Paquin, Michael Toy, Mike Roper, Roger van der Laan
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Publication number: 20110253585Abstract: A protective casing for a mobile computing device includes a retractable mechanism integrating a thin, sliding, front surface cover with a fixed back panel. The retractable assembly includes a substantially robust spring torsion system secured on a metallic shaft at one end, and on a cylindrical barrel at the other. In one arrangement, this design allows the front panel of the case to slide open laterally with a slight prod, exposing the display screen of the device. In yet another arrangement, the front panel can be drawn back to a closed position by a minimal pull to the reverse direction until it unites with a locking mechanism at the opposite end. The casing is molded in a manner that it follows the shape of the device and allows strategically placed cut-outs to be created for easy access to the device's side buttons, openings and slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: Mike ROPER
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Patent number: 7756470Abstract: A distributed repeater architecture includes a donor unit having a donor antenna integrated with active electronic components, for receiving and amplifying RF signals from a fixed station of a wireless communications network. A coverage unit is coupled to the donor unit for processing the RF signals from the fixed station. A network of integrated active antenna modules (IAAMs) is coupled to the coverage unit. Each IAAM includes a respective antenna integrated with active electronic components, for amplifying and radiating the RF signals into a coverage area of the repeater. The system also provides means for controlling stability of the distributed repeater system.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventors: Mike Roper, Paul Simpson
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Patent number: 7593689Abstract: A method of detecting oscillation in an on-frequency repeater having an RF signal path coupled between an input antenna and an output antenna. In accordance with the present invention, a first RF signal power level within the RF signal path is detected during an un-muted period in which transmission of an output RF signal through the output antenna is enabled. A second RF signal power level within the RF signal path is detected during a mute period in which transmission of an RF signal through the output antenna is disabled. The first and second detected RF signal power levels are then compared, which provides an indication of signal leakage, and thus oscillation.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventors: Steve Allen, Marc Colledan, Mike Roper, legal representative
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Patent number: 7522556Abstract: An intelligent gain controller (IGC) for an on-frequency repeater implements a method for identifying a desired narrow band signal within a broadband RF signal. Thus, a candidate narrow band signal within the broadband signal is isolated. The isolated narrow band signal is then processed to detect repeating features of the narrow band signal. The detected repeating features are then analyzed to identify the signal type of the isolated narrow band signal. System gain of the in-frequency repeater can be controlled based on the power level of the identified narrow band signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Spotwave Wireless Inc.Inventors: Wag Hanna, Colin Kellett, Theodore Pantazopoulos, Mike Roper, Russell Smith, Quilin Yuan, Jie Zhang
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Publication number: 20060205344Abstract: A distributed repeater architecture includes a donor unit having a donor antenna integrated with active electronic components, for receiving and amplifying RF signals from a fixed station of a wireless communications network. A coverage unit is coupled to the donor unit for processing the RF signals from the fixed station. A network of integrated active antenna modules (IAAMs) is coupled to the coverage unit. Each IAAM includes a respective antenna integrated with active electronic components, for amplifying and radiating the RF signals into a coverage area of the repeater. The system also provides means for controlling stability of the distributed repeater system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: SPOTWAVE WIRELESS CANADA INC.Inventors: Mike Roper, Paul Simpson
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Publication number: 20060203757Abstract: A repeater system of a wireless network includes at least one adaptive repeater module and a personality module. The adaptive repeater module includes a hardware signal path for processing an input RF signal to generate a corresponding output RF signal; and a controller unit including a micro-processor for controlling parameters of the hardware signal path in accordance with a software program. The personality module is removably connectable to the adaptive repeater module, and includes a computer readable medium for storing the software program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: Spotwave Wireless Inc.Inventors: Shane Young, Colin Kellett, Mike Roper, Steve Allen, Wagdy Hanna, Paul Simpson
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Publication number: 20060148401Abstract: Methods are provided for compensating the electrical path delay imposed on signals traversing a repeater. In some embodiments, the repeater generates an output signal having an undelayed signal component. Detection of the undelayed signal component enables establishment of a low error timing reference. In other embodiments, the repeater superimposes a low level signature onto signals traversing the repeater. The signature includes embedded information, from which a receiver can determine an accurate time reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: Spotwave Wireless Canada Inc.Inventors: Mike Roper, Colin Kellett, Jie Zhang
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Patent number: D531994Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Spotwave Wireless Canada Inc.Inventors: Steve Allen, Jean-Pierre Burdett, Diane Corrigan, Scott Gibson, Miles Hammond, Colin Kellett, Greg Larocque, Mike Roper, Paul Simpson, Greg Smith, Shane Young
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Patent number: D535646Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Spotwave Wireless Canada Inc.Inventors: Steve Allen, Jean-Pierre Burdett, Diane Corrigan, Scott Gibson, Miles Hammond, Colin Kellett, Greg Larocque, Mike Roper, Paul Simpson, Greg Smith, Shane Young
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Patent number: D540314Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Spotwave Wireless Canada Inc.Inventors: Steve Allen, Jean-Pierre Burdett, Diane Corrigan, Scott Gibson, Miles Hammond, Colin Kellett, Greg Larocque, Mike Roper, Paul Simpson, Greg Smith, Shane Young
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Patent number: D543513Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Spotwave Wiereless Canada Inc.Inventors: Steve Allen, Jean-Pierre Burdett, Diane Corrigan, Scott Gibson, Miles Hammond, Colin Kellett, Greg Larocque, Mike Roper, Paul Simpson, Greg Smith, Shane Young
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Patent number: D550216Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Spotwave Wireless Canada Inc.Inventors: Steve Allen, Jean-Pierre Burdett, Diane Corrigan, Scott Gibson, Miles Hammond, Colin Kellett, Greg Larocque, Mike Roper, Paul Simpson, Greg Smith, Shane Young