Patents Assigned to Decks, Inc.
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Publication number: 20150039592Abstract: A method executed by a processor under the control of instructions includes ingesting content including textual content and numeric content. Concepts associated with the textual content are mapped to images. Visualizations corresponding to the numeric content are created. A presentation of the content that includes the images and visualizations is supplied.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Haiku Deck, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Leneway
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Publication number: 20080101455Abstract: Another aspect of the present invention is directed to system and a method that encodes a single input media stream into two or more output media streams having one or more different encoding characteristics. In one embodiment, one of the encoding characteristics which is different in the two or more output streams is the bandwidth of the encoding. In another embodiment, the different characteristic is the format of the encoding. In yet another embodiment the different characteristic is the computational complexity of the encoding. In a further development, computations which are common to the encoding process in each format may be found. The common computations may be performed only once. Once the common computations are performed in the context of encoding a media stream to a first format, the results of the common computations may be saved and used for encoding the media stream in other formats.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Digital Deck, Inc.Inventor: Erik Scheelke
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Publication number: 20080077960Abstract: A system and method for scheduling and distributing program is disclosed. The schedule utilized in the system and method preferably comprises a source field and one or more corresponding content data fields. The source field lists program providers and the content fields lists programs that are available from the program providers. The schedule is preferably configured to list programs having different start times and/or different ranges of duration times within entries of the same column. In the preferred method of the instant invention, the schedule is generated from user preferences that include selected program providers. In the system of the instant invention, the schedule is a displayable electronic schedule, wherein a user can select programs listed within the schedule with a suitable control device in order to initiate the distribution of the selected program to a user location over a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: Digital Deck, Inc.Inventor: Theodore Griggs
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Publication number: 20070174873Abstract: The current invention provides a system for distributing content data to user locations. The content data preferably includes digital video data that is available on demand from a requesting location. A system server stores user accounts and generated customized program schedules for the user account based on user criteria which includes user preferences. Authorized users access their accounts to modify user criteria and to select program transmissions. Preferably, a computer and a television set receive program transmissions from a system network, wherein the computer provides a logical interface between the television set and content data transmitted over the system network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Digital Deck, Inc.Inventor: Theodore Griggs
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Patent number: 7242316Abstract: An apparatus and method of distributing media content from a hardware input device to a hardware output device, located remotely from each other, in a home network, is disclosed. A control unit receives a user input and converts it to a control signal. An encoder device is coupled to the input device and a decoder device is coupled to the output device. The encoder device and the decoder device each receive the control signal. The encoder device digitally encodes an analog signal from the input device and transmits the encoded signal over the network to the decoder device. The decoder device translates the encoded signal into a decoded signal suitable for the output device.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Digital Deck, Inc.Inventor: Erik Scheelke
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Publication number: 20060277580Abstract: An apparatus for and method of distributing and reproducing infrared signals within a digital network is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a control unit for digitizing a received infrared signal command from a wireless remote and transmitting the digitized signal over the digital network. The apparatus also-comprises at least one transceiver device coupled to the network and identified by the control unit to receive the digitized signal and reproduce the infrared signal as originally received. The transceiver device can provide the reproduced infrared signal to at least one electronic device located within a vicinity of the transceiver device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: Digital Deck, Inc.Inventor: Erik Scheelke
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Publication number: 20060259926Abstract: An electronic content guide is disclosed. The electronic content guide preferably includes a source field for listing content sources and output devices. The electronic content guide also includes a first content field for listing schedule data corresponding to first content data presently available for viewing from each one of the content sources and for listing display information corresponding to the first content data being displayed for viewing at a present time by each one of the output devices. Preferably, the source field and the first content field are displayable in parallel columns. The electronic content guide can also include a second content field, displayable in a column parallel to the source field and the first content field, corresponding to a second content data. In one embodiment, the first content data from each content source can be displayed simultaneously on more than one of the output devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Digital Deck, Inc.Inventors: Eric Scheelke, Theodore Griggs
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Publication number: 20040255327Abstract: A media content distribution system comprising a media source unit for transmitting media content, a media destination unit for receiving media content, and a media management unit for accepting inputs from the media source unit and outputting to the media destination unit. The system allows for redirecting media content directly from the media source unit to the media destination unit by an alternating path when the media management unit fails. The distribution system further includes a set of protocols and behaviors in the media source unit and the media destination unit to insure that in the case of failure by the media management unit, the media source unit and the media destination unit will become aware of the failure and redirect the media content along an alternate path to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Digital Deck, Inc.Inventor: Erik Arthur Scheelke
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Patent number: 6327828Abstract: A structural member having a top flange, a web and a bottom support. The top flange transitions into the web and the web transitions into the bottom support. The overall height of the structural member varies to accommodate structural panels, including insulation and acoustical panels, of similar or different thicknesses. In one preferred embodiment, an apparatus having a plurality of structural members attached to corresponding bearing plates is used as a sub-purlin to provide an economical roofing system which allows for retrofitting and easy detection and replacement of damaged roofing panels.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Decks, Inc.Inventor: Frank E. Carroll
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Patent number: 5484217Abstract: A restorable breakaway post having a base post and a breakaway post which are connected with a breakable splice plate. The position of the base post is fixed with respect to ground or another suitable structure. A flexible member has opposing ends secured with respect to the base post and the breakaway post. Upon an impact force applied to the breakaway post, the splice plate shears and thus allows the breakaway post to move away from the base post. Under such impact force, the flexible member retains the breakaway post in a relatively close position to the base post. The broken splice plate can be easily replaced to restore the breakaway post to its initial condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1994Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: Decks, Inc.Inventors: Frank E. Carroll, George W. Frejd
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Patent number: 5301626Abstract: A cargo hatch cover actuation mechanism. At least one fixed unilateral mechanical actuator is mounted on a cargo hatch cover panel. The actuator is driven by an electric motor, and controlled by a hand controller, attached to the end of a flexible electrical cable which can be moved about to any suitable position near the hatch.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1992Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: The Main Deck, Inc.Inventor: Donald A. Penny
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Patent number: 4938643Abstract: A self-propelled rail transport vehicle for carrying a hydraulic crawler crane is provided. The transport vehicle is designed to normally travel along the rails of a track and allow crane operation either from the transport or from a ground off-loaded position. The crane may be delivered and loaded on and off the transport at any convenient ground rail location, and when taken off the transport, may be used to lift the transport from the tracks, so as to allow trains to pass unobstructed. The crane may then be used to lift the transport back on the track after which the crane may be loaded onto the transport. Once the job at a site is complete, the carrier and crane may be returned to its original location by rail or by truck. A latching mechanism is located in the center of the carrier deck of the transport. The latching mechanism is adapted to engage with a retractable pin mounted to the underside of the car body of the crane.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1988Date of Patent: July 3, 1990Assignee: Span-Deck, Inc.Inventors: James H. Lamb, Cliff Caneer, Jr.
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Patent number: D340606Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard
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Patent number: D340607Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard
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Patent number: D340608Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard
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Patent number: D340609Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard
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Patent number: D340610Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard
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Patent number: D340827Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard
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Patent number: D340828Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard
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Patent number: D341051Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: Tool Deck, Inc.Inventor: Norman F. Hubbard