Patents by Inventor Andrew Hitchings

Andrew Hitchings 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).

  • Publication number: 20250260884
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for algorithmically editing digital video content is disclosed. A video file containing source video is processed to extract metadata. Label taxonomies are applied to extracted metadata. The labelled metadata is processed to identify higher-level labels. Identified higher-level labels are stored as additional metadata associated with the video file. A clip generating algorithm applies the stored metadata for selectively editing the source video to generate a plurality of different candidate video clips. Responsive to determining a clip presentation trigger on a viewer device, a clip selection algorithm is implemented that applies engagement data and metadata for the candidate video clips to select one of the stored candidate video clips. The engagement data is representative of one or more engagement metrics recorded for at least one of the stored candidate video clips. The selected video clip is presented to one or more viewers via corresponding viewer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Hitching, Ashley John Wing, Phillip John Wing
  • Patent number: 12231747
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for algorithmically editing digital video content is disclosed. A video file containing source video is processed to extract metadata. Label taxonomies are applied to extracted metadata. The labelled metadata is processed to identify higher-level labels. Identified higher-level labels are stored as additional metadata associated with the video file. A clip generating algorithm applies the stored metadata for selectively editing the source video to generate a plurality of different candidate video clips. Responsive to determining a clip presentation trigger on a viewer device, a clip selection algorithm is implemented that applies engagement data and metadata for the candidate video clips to select one of the stored candidate video clips. The engagement data is representative of one or more engagement metrics recorded for at least one of the stored candidate video clips. The selected video clip is presented to one or more viewers via corresponding viewer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Playable Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Hitching, Ashley John Wing, Phillip John Wing
  • Patent number: 12065955
    Abstract: A flow management device comprises an outer chamber with an inlet arranged to receive a flow in a first flow direction and an outlet arranged to provide the flow in a second flow direction different from the first direction, and a duct arranged within the chamber, the duct having a first end configured to receive the flow from the inlet and a second end configured to release the flow towards the outlet, wherein a cross-sectional area of the duct increases towards each of the first and second ends of the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Hitchings, Paul Nigel Turner, Sean Gordon Harman, Daniel Wilden
  • Publication number: 20240171831
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for algorithmically editing digital video content is disclosed. A video file containing source video is processed to extract metadata. Label taxonomies are applied to extracted metadata. The labelled metadata is processed to identify higher-level labels. Identified higher-level labels are stored as additional metadata associated with the video file. A clip generating algorithm applies the stored metadata for selectively editing the source video to generate a plurality of different candidate video clips. Responsive to determining a clip presentation trigger on a viewer device, a clip selection algorithm is implemented that applies engagement data and metadata for the candidate video clips to select one of the stored candidate video clips. The engagement data is representative of one or more engagement metrics recorded for at least one of the stored candidate video clips. The selected video clip is presented to one or more viewers via corresponding viewer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Hitching, Ashley John Wing, Phillip John Wing
  • Publication number: 20240060442
    Abstract: A flow management device comprises an outer chamber with an inlet arranged to receive a flow in a first flow direction and an outlet arranged to provide the flow in a second flow direction different from the first direction, and a duct arranged within the chamber, the duct having a first end configured to receive the flow from the inlet and a second end configured to release the flow towards the outlet, wherein a cross-sectional area of the duct increases towards each of the first and second ends of the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Hitchings, Paul Nigel Turner, Sean Gordon Harman, Daniel Wilden
  • Patent number: 11729478
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for algorithmically editing digital video content is disclosed. A video file containing source video is processed to extract metadata. Label taxonomies are applied to extracted metadata. The labelled metadata is processed to identify higher-level labels. Identified higher-level labels are stored as additional metadata associated with the video file. A clip generating algorithm applies the stored metadata for selectively editing the source video to generate a plurality of different candidate video clips. Responsive to determining a clip presentation trigger on a viewer device, a clip selection algorithm is implemented that applies engagement data and metadata for the candidate video clips to select one of the stored candidate video clips. The engagement data is representative of one or more engagement metrics recorded for at least one of the stored candidate video clips. The selected video clip is presented to one or more viewers via corresponding viewer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Playable Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Hitching, Ashley John Wing, Phillip John Wing
  • Publication number: 20220178274
    Abstract: There is provided a turbocharger comprising a compressor housing having an inner surface defining a flow path between an inlet and an outlet of a compressor of the turbocharger. The compressor housing is configured to support a compressor wheel supported therewithin. The inner surface of the compressor housing comprises an indent formed into the inner surface. At least a portion of the indent is located upstream of the compressor wheel in an assembled configuration. The indent comprises a portion that is undercut into the housing towards the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Sam Watton, Andrew Hitchings
  • Publication number: 20190182565
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for algorithmically editing digital video content is disclosed. A video file containing source video is processed to extract metadata. Label taxonomies are applied to extracted metadata. The labelled metadata is processed to identify higher-level labels. Identified higher-level labels are stored as additional metadata associated with the video file. A clip generating algorithm applies the stored metadata for selectively editing the source video to generate a plurality of different candidate video clips. Responsive to determining a clip presentation trigger on a viewer device, a clip selection algorithm is implemented that applies engagement data and metadata for the candidate video clips to select one of the stored candidate video clips. The engagement data is representative of one or more engagement metrics recorded for at least one of the stored candidate video clips. The selected video clip is presented to one or more viewers via corresponding viewer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Playable Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Hitching, Ashley John Wing, Phillip John Wing
  • Patent number: 10267211
    Abstract: A cooling system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The cooling system comprises: a cooling passage provided within an engine housing of the engine, the cooling passage configured to carry a bulk flow of coolant to cool the engine housing, wherein the bulk flow of coolant within the cooling passage is driven by convection or a pump; and one or more additional cooling passages provided within the engine housing, each configured to introduce a flow of coolant into the cooling passage; one or more additional cooling passage pumps configured to pump coolant within the additional cooling passages; wherein the engine housing comprises one or more high temperature regions, which are at a higher temperature than one or more low temperature regions of the engine housing; and wherein the additional cooling passages are configured to direct the introduced coolant towards the one or more high temperature regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Nigel Turner, Anthony Hughes, Andrew Hitchings
  • Publication number: 20170284279
    Abstract: A cooling system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The cooling system comprises: a cooling passage provided within an engine housing of the engine, the cooling passage configured to carry a bulk flow of coolant to cool the engine housing, wherein the bulk flow of coolant within the cooling passage is driven by convection or a pump; and one or more additional cooling passages provided within the engine housing, each configured to introduce a flow of coolant into the cooling passage; one or more additional cooling passage pumps configured to pump coolant within the additional cooling passages; wherein the engine housing comprises one or more high temperature regions, which are at a higher temperature than one or more low temperature regions of the engine housing; and wherein the additional cooling passages are configured to direct the introduced coolant towards the one or more high temperature regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Nigel Turner, Anthony Hughes, Andrew Hitchings