Patents Assigned to I
  • Non-Contact User Interface System
    Publication number: 20150220211
    Abstract: A user interface system having rows of photon sensors for detecting an actuating body and lenses, each lens at least partially covering, with the exception of the central portion of the lens, a row of photon sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Commissariat à I'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
    Inventors: Antoine Gras, Jérôme Vaillant
  • Adjustable orthopedic implant and method for treating an orthopedic condition in a subject
    Patent number: 9095436
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant is described including at least one adjustment mechanism configured for securing to at least one orthopedic structure of a subject, and at least one motor operatively connected to the at least one adjustment mechanism, wherein the at least one motor is configured to move the at least one adjustment mechanism in at least three degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Edward S. Boyden, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Paul Santiago, Todd J. Stewart
  • Apparatus and method for delivering media content
    Patent number: 9100458
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a mobile communication device, having a controller to capture media content and transmit the media content to a media server with a request for distribution of the media content to one or more targeted recipients according to a user profile associated with the mobile communication device that is stored in the media server, where a format of the media content is adjusted by the media server based at least in part on the user profile. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Neerav Mehta, Paritosh Bajpay, Michele Macauda
  • Optical element producing a modulated region of increased light intensity and optically enhanced photovoltaic cell and LED lighting device including the same
    Patent number: 9099592
    Abstract: An optical element has a plano-plano body formed of a first material having a greater refraction index n1 and a second material having a lesser refraction index n2. Both indices are greater than one. The absolute value of the index contrast, log10 (n1/n2), is in the range from about 0.001 to about 0.17, preferably from about 0.01 to about 0.05. The materials have an induced absorbance rate ?Abs/Dose less than or equal to about 0.4, preferably less than or equal to about 0.2. The materials are arranged such that an interface with at least one cusp is defined therebetween. The cusp has an apex pointed toward the material having the greater index of refraction. The cusp is operative to produce a region of increased light intensity on one surface of the optical element in response to light incident on the other surface of the optical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Rebekah Ann Derryberry, Roger Harquail French, Mark E. Lewittes, Ronald Jack Riegert, Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Parada
  • Apparatus and method for managing a social network
    Patent number: 9100550
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a system having a controller to collect one or more user-generated comments from each of a plurality of computing devices, detect a correlation in the one or more user-generated comments collected from the plurality of computing devices, and establish a social network between the plurality of computing devices according to the detected correlation. The one or more user-generated comments can be temporally associated with media content presented at the plurality of computing devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Linda Roberts, E-Lee Chang, Ja-Young Sung, Natasha Barrett Schultz, Robert King
  • Multi-directional remote control system and method with two level switch tracking control operation
    Patent number: 9100613
    Abstract: A multi-directional remote control system and method is adapted for use with an entertainment system of a type including a display such as a monitor or TV and having display functions employing a mouse type control. The remote controller may be conveniently held in one hand of a user and still provides full mouse type functionality using a two level switch tracking and drag control. The remote control system and method detects relative motion between the controller and screen. This position information is used for control of a cursor or other GUI interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: I-INTERACTIVE LLC
    Inventor: David L. Henty
  • Anycast transport protocol for content distribution networks
    Patent number: 9100462
    Abstract: A cache server for providing content includes a processor configured to receive a first datagram from a client system sent to an anycast address, send a response datagram to the client system in response to the first datagram, receive a request datagram from the client system sent to the anycast address, and send a batch of content datagrams to the client system. The first datagram includes a universal resource locator corresponding to the content. The response datagram includes a content identifier for the content. The request datagram includes the content identifier, an offset, and a bandwidth indicator. The batch of content datagrams includes a portion of the content starting at the offset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Oliver Spatscheck, Seungjoon Lee, Michael Rabinovich, Jacobus E. Van der Merwe
  • Adjustable orthopedic implant and method for treating an orthopedic condition in a subject
    Patent number: 9095437
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant is described including at least one adjustment mechanism configured for securing to at least one orthopedic structure of a subject, and at least one motor operatively connected to the at least one adjustment mechanism, wherein the at least one motor is configured to move the at least one adjustment mechanism in at least three degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: The Invention Science fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Edward S. Boyden, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Paul Santiago, Todd J. Stewart
  • System and method to control communication of data
    Patent number: 9100680
    Abstract: A method includes, in response to determining that a distribution capacity of a network device exceeds a first distribution capacity threshold and that the distribution capacity of the network device does not exceed a second distribution capacity threshold, determining, at the network device, whether a data source satisfies a popularity criteria. The method includes, in response to determining that the data source satisfies the popularity criteria, sending, from the network device, data associated with the data source to a user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Chin Yuan, Cheng-Hong Hu
  • Electroactive materials
    Patent number: 9099653
    Abstract: There is provided a compound having Formula I or Formula II: In the Formula: Ar1 is a single bond or an arylene; Ar2 is an aryl group; Ar3 is a single bond or an arylene; R1 is selected from H, D, aryl groups, alkyl groups, silyl groups, siloxane groups, fluoroalkyl groups, alkoxy groups, and fluoroalkoxy groups, or the two R1 groups may be joined together to form an aliphatic ring having 5-10 carbons; R2 is selected from D, aryl groups, alkyl groups, silyl groups, siloxane groups, fluoroalkyl groups, alkoxy groups, or fluoroalkoxy groups; M is a conjugated moiety; a is an integer from 0 to 2; b is an integer from 0 to 3; n is an integer equal to or greater than 1; and x and y are mole fractions where x+y=1.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyung-Ho Park, Nora Sabina Radu
  • VoIP 911 address locator service
    Patent number: 9100237
    Abstract: A Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) device and method of operation of the VoIP device are provided. A local telephone number serving a location of the VoIP device is stored in a database of a VoIP service provider. A fixed address is associated with the local telephone number. The local telephone number is provided to an Automatic Location Information database associated with an emergency response system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Robert Lowmaster
  • Apparatus and method for managing marketing
    Patent number: 9098867
    Abstract: A method that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, the steps of transmitting media content to a group of set top boxes for presentation with an overlay superimposed onto the media content, receiving a first comment from a first set top box of the group of set top boxes where the first comment is presentable with the overlay and the media content by the group of set top boxes, determining a first advertisement based on the first comment, and transmitting the first advertisement to the first set top box for presentation with the overlay and the media content. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP
    Inventors: Linda Roberts, E-Lee Chang, Ja-Young Sung, Natasha Barrett Schultz, Robert King
  • System for obfuscating identity
    Patent number: 9095586
    Abstract: Compositions, apparatus, systems, kits, and methods for obfuscating the nucleic acid and/or protein content of an environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: W. Daniel Hillis, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Richa Wilson
  • Secure desktop applications for an open computing platform
    Patent number: 9100235
    Abstract: Example secure desktop applications for an open computing platform are disclosed. An example secure desktop method for a computing platform disclosed herein comprises establishing a secure communication connection between a secure desktop provided by the computing platform and a trusted entity, the secure communication connection being accessible to a trusted application authenticated with the secure desktop, the secure communication connection being inaccessible to an untrusted application not authenticated with the secure desktop, and securing data that is stored by the secure desktop in local storage associated with the computing platform, the stored data being accessible to the trusted application and inaccessible to the untrusted application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Deepak Chawla, Urs A. Muller
  • Methods, systems, and computer program products for monitoring service usage
    Patent number: 9100310
    Abstract: Usage information is received that describes usage of communication services by a communications device. The usage information is compared to monitoring criteria. When the monitoring criteria are satisfied, an electronic notification message is sent to the communications device before an additional charge is incurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Aaron, Jun-Gang Alin
  • Method of manufacturing non-firing type electrode
    Patent number: 9099215
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a non-firing type electrode comprising steps of: (A) applying a conductive paste on a substrate; (B) heating the applied conductive paste at 50 to 350° C. to form an electrode; and (C) pressing the electrode at 10 to 1000 kN/m2 of plane surface pressure or at 5 to 300 kN/m of linear pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Akira Inaba, Ji-Yeon Lee
  • System for presenting media content
    Patent number: 9100711
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a process that monitors consumption of media content of equipment of a user. A tout message associated with a media content item is constructed based on the consumption. The tout message includes information including a selectable link. The selectable link provides instructions to direct a media processor of the subscriber to access the media content item without receiving additional input from equipment of the subscriber. A mobile communication device of the subscriber is selected based on a determined likelihood of reaching the subscriber, and the tout message is transmitted to the mobile communication device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP
    Inventor: Scott White
  • Relational display of images
    Patent number: 9100616
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying a plurality of secondary images based on image data of a primary image include displaying a primary image and a plurality of secondary images based on the image data of the primary image. Each of the plurality of secondary images is displayed having a size based on a relevance of each respective one of the plurality of secondary images to the primary image. The primary image can be selected from a plurality of images or a frame of a video. Subsets of secondary images can be displayed in clusters including images having content similar to particular content of the primary image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Lee Begeja, David Crawford Gibbon, Raghuraman Gopalan, Zhu Liu, Eric Zavesky
  • Method and apparatus for associating micro-blogs with media programs
    Patent number: 9100669
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may operate, for example, according to a method for identifying subsets of blogs from a collection of blogs according to a relevance of each subset of blogs to one of a plurality of media programs deliverable to a plurality of subscriber devices, determining for each subset of blogs one or more trends, detecting a subscriber device from the plurality of subscriber devices, selecting a media program from the plurality of media programs, selecting one of the subsets of blogs that is relevant to the media program, and supplying the subscriber device the selected subset of blogs with the one or more trends determined for the select subset of blogs. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP
    Inventors: Junlan Feng, Luciano De Andrade Barbosa, Hisao Chang, Ovidiu Dan, Bernard S. Renger
  • Digital light path labeling system with dual polarization quaternary phase-shift keying modulation
    Patent number: 9100127
    Abstract: A method and system for encoding and determining labels in a Dual Polarization (DP) Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) signal is provided. A label frame, signature sequence, and data payload are combined using a complementary constant-weight code encoding (CCWC) encoder, the output of which is deinterleaved and differentially precoded to generate a polarized tributary of a DP-QPSK signal. This encoding can be duplicated for a second tributary of the DP-QPSK signal. The label can be determined using one or more polarizers and corresponding low-speed photodetectors, each applied to a copy of the DP-QPSK signal. The strongest output of the photodetectors is then used to determine the label. Alternatively, the DP-QPSK signal can be viewed as having XI, XQ, PH, and PV tributaries. These tributaries can then be translated into XI, XQ, YI, and YQ tributaries are encoded into a standard DP-QPSK signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark D. Feuer, Vinay A. Vaishampayan