Patents by Inventor Alan Webb

Alan Webb 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).

  • Patent number: 11962852
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example system includes a first distributor server to cause transmission of first media associated with first data representing a first state of the first media scheduled to end at a scheduled end-time. The example system includes a receiver to obtain second data representing a second state of a past event corresponding to a subject of the first media, determine a predicted end-time of the first media based on a comparison of the first and second states, and after a determination that the predicted end-time is after at least one of the scheduled end-time of the first media or a scheduled start-time of second media, generate an electronic program guide (EPG) based on the predicted end-time. The example system also includes a second distributor server to cause transmission of a portion of second media to the receiver, the second distributor server different from the first distributor server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: GRACENOTE, INC.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20230310343
    Abstract: Pinene compositions are described that may be used to treat respiratory viruses and method of treating a respiratory virus by inhaling an atomized pinene composition. The pinenes composition may comprise an expedient and pinene. The pinene composition comprises pinene in a concentration of greater than 80% by weight of the pinene composition. The methods of treatment of the respiratory virus includes filling a reservoir bottle of an atomizer with a liquid substance, the liquid substance being comprised of pinene and an excipient and being suitable for atomization, wherein the pinene is in a concentration of greater than 80% by weight of the liquid substance; and inhaling the liquid substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Yvette Rose Webb, Clive Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20230015453
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example system includes a first distributor server to cause transmission of first media associated with first data representing a first state of the first media scheduled to end at a scheduled end-time. The example system includes a receiver to obtain second data representing a second state of a past event corresponding to a subject of the first media, determine a predicted end-time of the first media based on a comparison of the first and second states, and after a determination that the predicted end-time is after at least one of the scheduled end-time of the first media or a scheduled start-time of second media, generate an electronic program guide (EPG) based on the predicted end-time. The example system also includes a second distributor server to cause transmission of a portion of second media to the receiver, the second distributor server different from the first distributor server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20220338796
    Abstract: The Breast Sense Feeding Monitor provides real-time measurement of breastfeeding metrics including milk volume and infant suck and swallow characteristics over multiple feedings. The wearable design lends itself to versions suitable for both home and in-clinic use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Mary Judith Insun Feezer, Douglas Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 11477530
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example apparatus includes storage, and a processor to execute instructions to obtain first data representing a first state of first media scheduled to end at a scheduled end-time, obtain second data representing a second state of a past event corresponding to a subject of the first media, the past event separate from the first media, determine a predicted end-time based on a comparison of the first state and the second state, the predicted end-time indicating that the first media is to end after the scheduled end-time, modify electronic program guide (EPG) data associated with the first media based on the predicted end-time, and generate an EPG based on the modified EPG data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SPORTS DIRECT, INC.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 11284152
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example system includes a first distributor to distribute a portion of first media on a channel from a first media source scheduled to end at a scheduled end-time, a receiver to determine a predicted end-time for the first media, the determining including obtaining data representing a first state of the first media, obtaining data representing a second state of a past event corresponding to a subject of the first media, and determining the predicted end-time based on a comparison of the first and second states, and a second distributor different from the first distributor to distribute a portion of second media from a second media source other than the channel when the predicted end-time is after the scheduled end-time wherein the second media is to start at a scheduled start-time, and cause the receiver to output the portion of the second media after the scheduled start-time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Sports Direct, Inc.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20220054446
    Abstract: Prior art describes methods for making whole-plant extracts from the Cannabis plant. Terpenes and cannabinoids are classes of compounds found inherently in those extracts. But, because those extracts contain hundreds of different, and sometimes counteracting, compounds, they are not the most effective treatments for common health issues. Specific terpenes and cannabinoids may be isolated and chosen for their use for specific conditions. Examples of the present invention differ from the prior art by selecting isolated compounds (Like the cannabinoid THC and the terpene Myrcene) and specifically combining them with essential and topical agents to produce targeted treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Yvette Rose Webb, Clive Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20210223493
    Abstract: A fiber optic terminal having active modules capable of gathering data and reporting the data to a network operator. The active modules can be accommodated at the exterior of a terminal and may gather data such as information relating to the environment of the terminal. Active terminals can also be accommodated within the terminal and can gather and/or process information such as an operating status of a network, terminal operating status, and other information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Dale Alan Webb, Yuval Zinger
  • Publication number: 20200359093
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example apparatus includes storage, and a processor to execute instructions to obtain first data representing a first state of first media scheduled to end at a scheduled end-time, obtain second data representing a second state of a past event corresponding to a subject of the first media, the past event separate from the first media, determine a predicted end-time based on a comparison of the first state and the second state, the predicted end-time indicating that the first media is to end after the scheduled end-time, modify electronic program guide (EPG) data associated with the first media based on the predicted end-time, and generate an EPG based on the modified EPG data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20200304872
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example system includes a first distributor to distribute a portion of first media on a channel from a first media source scheduled to end at a scheduled end-time, a receiver to determine a predicted end-time for the first media, the determining including obtaining data representing a first state of the first media, obtaining data representing a second state of a past event corresponding to a subject of the first media, and determining the predicted end-time based on a comparison of the first and second states, and a second distributor different from the first distributor to distribute a portion of second media from a second media source other than the channel when the predicted end-time is after the scheduled end-time wherein the second media is to start at a scheduled start-time, and cause the receiver to output the portion of the second media after the scheduled start-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 10728617
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) receiving, by a set-top box receiver, a portion of a media program being distributed on a channel, wherein the distribution of the media program on the channel is scheduled to end at an end-time; (ii) while receiving the portion of the media program, predicting, by the set-top box receiver, that the distribution of the media program on the channel will end later than the scheduled end-time; (iii) responsive at least to the predicting, modifying, by the set-top box receiver, electronic program guide (EPG) data associated with the channel; (iv) using, by the set-top box receiver, the modified EPG data to generate an EPG; and (v) transmitting, by the set-top box receiver, to a media presentation device, the generated EPG for presentation on the media presentation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: SPORTS DIRECT, INC.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 10681415
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) receiving, by a computing system, a portion of a first media program being distributed on a channel, wherein the distribution of the first media program on the channel is scheduled to end at an end-time, and wherein a distribution of a second media program on the channel is scheduled to start at a start-time that corresponds with the scheduled end-time; (ii) predicting, by the computing system, that the distribution of the first media program on the channel will end later than the scheduled end-time; and (iii) responsive at least to the predicting, (a) retrieving, by the computing system, from a source other than the channel, a portion of the second media program, and (b) after the scheduled start-time, outputting, by the computing system, the retrieved portion of the second media program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: SPORTS DIRECT, INC.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20200121241
    Abstract: The Breast Sense Feeding Monitor provides real-time measurement of breastfeeding metrics including milk volume and infant suck and swallow characteristics over multiple feedings. The wearable design lends itself to versions suitable for both home and in-clinic use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Mary Judith Insun Feezer, Douglas Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 10571506
    Abstract: A machine vision system for identifying optical fibers is provided that includes a support plate supporting one or more optical fibers. The one or more optical fibers each include a jacket. A light source is configured to emit light onto the one or more optical fibers. An imager is positioned above the light source. The imager is configured to receive reflected light from the light emitted onto the one or more optical fibers. A display system is configured to receive a signal from the imager and display an augmented image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Corning Incotporated
    Inventors: Philip Robert LeBlanc, Rajeshkannan Palanisamy, Dale Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20190069026
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) receiving, by a computing system, a portion of a first media program being distributed on a channel, wherein the distribution of the first media program on the channel is scheduled to end at an end-time, and wherein a distribution of a second media program on the channel is scheduled to start at a start-time that corresponds with the scheduled end-time; (ii) predicting, by the computing system, that the distribution of the first media program on the channel will end later than the scheduled end-time; and (iii) responsive at least to the predicting, (a) retrieving, by the computing system, from a source other than the channel, a portion of the second media program, and (b) after the scheduled start-time, outputting, by the computing system, the retrieved portion of the second media program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20180359527
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) receiving, by a computing system, a portion of a first media program being distributed on a channel, wherein the distribution of the first media program on the channel is scheduled to end at an end-time, and wherein a distribution of a second media program on the channel is scheduled to start at a start-time that corresponds with the scheduled end-time; (ii) predicting, by the computing system, that the distribution of the first media program on the channel will end later than the scheduled end-time; and (iii) responsive at least to the predicting, (a) retrieving, by the computing system, from a source other than the channel, a portion of the second media program, and (b) after the scheduled start-time, outputting, by the computing system, the retrieved portion of the second media program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Sports Direct, Inc.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Publication number: 20180359525
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) receiving, by a set-top box receiver, a portion of a media program being distributed on a channel, wherein the distribution of the media program on the channel is scheduled to end at an end-time; (ii) while receiving the portion of the media program, predicting, by the set-top box receiver, that the distribution of the media program on the channel will end later than the scheduled end-time; (iii) responsive at least to the predicting, modifying, by the set-top box receiver, electronic program guide (EPG) data associated with the channel; (iv) using, by the set-top box receiver, the modified EPG data to generate an EPG; and (v) transmitting, by the set-top box receiver, to a media presentation device, the generated EPG for presentation on the media presentation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Sports Direct, Inc.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 10153841
    Abstract: Optical fiber-based wireless systems and related components and methods are disclosed. The systems support radio frequency (RF) communications with clients over optical fiber, including Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) communications. The systems may be provided as part of an indoor distributed antenna system to provide wireless communication services to clients inside a building or other facility. The communications can be distributed between a head end unit (HEU) that receives carrier signals from one or more service or carrier providers and converts the signals to RoF signals for distribution over optical fibers to end points, which may be remote antenna units (RAUs). In one embodiment, calibration of communication downlinks and communication uplinks is performed to compensate for signal strength losses in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Rajeshkannan Palanisamy, David Robert Peters, Eric Michael Sadowski, Michael Sauer, Dale Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 10149010
    Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) receiving, by a computing system, a portion of a first media program being distributed on a channel, wherein the distribution of the first media program on the channel is scheduled to end at an end-time, and wherein a distribution of a second media program on the channel is scheduled to start at a start-time that corresponds with the scheduled end-time; (ii) predicting, by the computing system, that the distribution of the first media program on the channel will end later than the scheduled end-time; and (iii) responsive at least to the predicting, (a) retrieving, by the computing system, from a source other than the channel, a portion of the second media program, and (b) after the scheduled start-time, outputting, by the computing system, the retrieved portion of the second media program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Sports Direct, Inc.
    Inventor: Clint Alan Webb
  • Patent number: 10128951
    Abstract: Optical fiber-based wireless systems and related components and methods support radio frequency (RF) communications with clients over optical fiber, including Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) communications. The systems may be provided as part of an indoor distributed antenna system (IDAS) to provide wireless communication services to clients inside a building or other facility. The communications can be distributed between a head end unit (HEU) that receives carrier signals from one or more service or carrier providers and converts the signals to RoF signals for distribution over optical fibers to end points, which may be remote antenna units (RAUs). A microprocessor-based control system or systems may also be employed. The control systems may include one or more microprocessors or microcontrollers in one or more of the components of the system that execute software instructions to control the various components and provide various features for the optical fiber-based distributed antenna systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Allen Casterline, Steven Casey Kapp, Rajeshkannan Palanisamy, Eric Michael Sadowski, Dale Alan Webb, Michael Brian Webb