Patents Assigned to Blackfire Research Corp.
  • Patent number: 8677002
    Abstract: A system and method for streaming media on a wireless network is provided. In one aspect, the system includes a streaming device driver; a multidestination wireless streaming protocol module, a multitank level algorithm module, a synchronization mechanism module, and an autoequalizing speaker and drive system module. The system and method minimize latency, dropout, jitter, and synchronization issues associated with media streaming while optimizing performance and output quality of the media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Blackfire Research Corp
    Inventor: Ravi Rajapakse
  • Patent number: 8239559
    Abstract: Embodiments include system architectures and processes for handling the provisioning, management and control of media renderers. A plurality of media renderers are organized into a plurality of zones. Provisioning is performed dynamically as mobile media sources move between zones. Media renderers are dynamically detected, resources are allocated, and the system is configured for playback without noticeable interruption of the streaming and rendering of the media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Blackfire Research Corp.
    Inventor: Ravi Rajapakse
  • Publication number: 20080025535
    Abstract: Embodiments include system architectures and processes for handling the provisioning, management and control of media renderers. A plurality of media renderers are organized into a plurality of zones. Provisioning is performed dynamically as mobile media sources move between zones. Media renderers are dynamically detected, resources are allocated, and the system is configured for playback without noticeable interruption of the streaming and rendering of the media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: BLACKFIRE RESEARCH CORP.
    Inventor: Ravi Rajapakse