Patents by Inventor Ben Stroud

Ben Stroud 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).

  • System of distributing content data over a computer network and method of arranging nodes for distribution of data over a computer network
    Patent number: 9614750
    Abstract: Described is a method for improving both the bandwidth efficiency and bit rate of data streams flowing through binary tree networks. In an embodiment, the invention provides a method for efficiently utilizing end-consumer computers possessing a variety of upstream bandwidth capabilities to deliver online streaming video in a distributed manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Mike O'Neal, Joel Francis, Tara Johnson, Ben Stroud, Landon Wright
  • SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING CONTENT DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK AND METHOD OF ARRANGING NODES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK
    Publication number: 20150295814
    Abstract: Described is a method for improving both the bandwidth efficiency and bit rate of data streams flowing through binary tree networks. In an embodiment, the invention provides a method for efficiently utilizing end-consumer computers possessing a variety of upstream bandwidth capabilities to deliver online streaming video in a distributed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mike O'Neal, Joel Francis, Tara Johnson, Ben Stroud, Landon Wright
  • System of distributing content data over a computer network and method of arranging nodes for distribution of data over a computer network
    Patent number: 8892770
    Abstract: Described is a method for improving both the bandwidth efficiency and bit rate of data streams flowing through binary tree networks. In an embodiment, the invention provides a method for efficiently utilizing end-consumer computers possessing a variety of upstream bandwidth capabilities to deliver online streaming video in a distributed manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mike O'Neal, Joel Francis, Tara Johnson, Ben Stroud, Landon Wright
  • SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING CONTENT DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK AND METHOD OF ARRANGING NODES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK
    Publication number: 20120215940
    Abstract: Described is a method for improving both the bandwidth efficiency and bit rate of data streams flowing through binary tree networks. In an embodiment, the invention provides a method for efficiently utilizing end-consumer computers possessing a variety of upstream bandwidth capabilities to deliver online streaming video in a distributed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Network Foundation Technologies
    Inventors: Mike O'Neal, Joel Francis, Tara Johnson, Ben Stroud, Landon Wright
  • System of distributing content data over a computer network and method of arranging nodes for distribution of data over a computer network
    Patent number: 8103750
    Abstract: Described is a method for improving both the bandwidth efficiency and bit rate of data streams flowing through binary tree networks. In an embodiment, the invention provides a method for efficiently utilizing end-consumer computers possessing a variety of upstream bandwidth capabilities to deliver online streaming video in a distributed manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mike O'Neal, Joel Francis, Tara Johnson, Ben Stroud, Landon Wright
  • SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING CONTENT DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK AND METHOD OF ARRANGING NODES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK
    Publication number: 20100077104
    Abstract: Described is a method for improving both the bandwidth efficiency and bit rate of data streams flowing through binary tree networks. In an embodiment, the invention provides a method for efficiently utilizing end-consumer computers possessing a variety of upstream bandwidth capabilities to deliver online streaming video in a distributed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Network Foundation Technologies
    Inventors: Mike O'Neal, Joel Francis, Tara Johnson, Ben Stroud, Landon Wright
  • System and method for distributing data over a computer network
    Publication number: 20060259607
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for delivery of broadcast data over an augmented tree network that includes a content server, a tree server, an augmentation server and at least one node. The content server streams a fraction of the broadcast data to the tree server, and streams a complement to the fraction of the broadcast data to the augmentation server. A node connects to the tree server, thereby receiving the fraction of the broadcast data, the fraction having a positive value less than one. The node connects to the augmentation server, thereby receiving the complement to the fraction of the broadcast data from the augmentation server. The node assembles the fraction of the broadcast data with the complement to the fraction of the broadcast data to reassemble the broadcast data, whereby broadcast data is delivered to the node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael O'Neal, John Talton, Ben Stroud, Charles Norman, Joel Francis