Patents by Inventor Brian Kenner
Brian Kenner 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).
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Publication number: 20080201488Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. User addresses are assigned to specific delivery sites based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Brian Kenner, Kenneth W. Colby, Robert N. Mudry
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Patent number: 7366793Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. User addresses are assigned to specific delivery sites based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Kenneth W. Colby, Robert N. Mudry
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Publication number: 20050063401Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. User addresses are assigned to specific delivery sites based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Brian Kenner, Kenneth Colby, Robert Mudry
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Patent number: 6799221Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. User addresses are assigned to specific delivery sites based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2000Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Kenneth W. Colby, Robert N. Mudry
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Patent number: 6665706Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Arnold Karush
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Patent number: 6625643Abstract: A broadcast manager automatically commits resources and sets up network interconnections to produce a broadcast session on a data network. The broadcast manager automatically monitors usable network resources, tracks current data streams in the data network and tracks network resources that are used,by the current data streams to determine how resources are to be allocated. A system constructed according to the, invention may be used to provide multimedia distribution service that enables publishers to register multimedia presentations with the service and enables viewers to view these presentations.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1999Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth W. Colby, Brian Kenner, Michael McGinty
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Publication number: 20030145007Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Brian Kenner, Arnold Karush
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Patent number: 6502125Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Arnold Karush
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Patent number: 6496856Abstract: A video clip storage and retrieval system whereby video clips, stored locally and/or at a more remote location, can be requested and retrieved by a user at the user's multimedia terminal. When the user requests a desired video clip, the request is processed by a primary index manager (“PIM”) via a Local Search and Retrieval Unit (“SRU”). Before the message is communicated to the PIM, the local SRU checks its own storage to see whether the requested video clips are available locally. If some of the video clips are local, the local SRU still forwards the request to the PIM so that the PIM may determine specific video clip usage. The PIM determines the extended SRU where the audio-visual data is stored and passes this information to a Data Sequencing Interface (“DSI”). The DSI collects the video clips and downloads the clips to the user's terminal. The user may then view, copy, or print the video clip as desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Harry Gruber
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Patent number: 6421726Abstract: A system and method for the selection and retrieval of various types of video data from distributed delivery sites calls for the deployment of “Smart Mirror” sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Each “Smart Mirror” site maintains copies of the data in several alternative file formats. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks. The appropriate file format is automatically selected based on the capabilities of a user terminal making a request for data.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1998Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Kenneth W. Colby, Lonnie J. Brownell, Guy P. Weathersby
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Patent number: 6314565Abstract: A method for updating software components on a user terminal connected to a network provides for the automatic identification, retrieval, and installation of a selection of software components based on information contained in a script file and furnished by a user. The script file maintains information on current version numbers for the software components, and the method checks that information against stored configuration information to determine whether any components need to be updated. If so, the method simulates a manual transaction between the user terminal and a server storing the desired software component by following instructions set forth in the script file, which is updated as necessary, and sending appropriate user information to the server. The software component acquired thereby is then installed.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Intervu, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Kenneth W. Colby, Lonnie J. Brownell
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Patent number: 6269394Abstract: A video clip storage and retrieval system whereby video clips, stored locally and/or at a more remote location, can be requested and retrieved by a user at the user's multimedia terminal. When the user requests a desired video clip, the request is processed by a primary index manager (“PIM”) via a Local Search and Retrieval Unit (“SRU”). Before the message is communicated to the PIM, the local SRU checks its own storage to see whether the requested video clips are available locally. If some of the video clips are local, the local SRU still forwards the request to the PIM so that the PIM may determine specific video clip usage. The PIM determines the extended SRU where the audio-visual data is stored and passes this information to a Data Sequencing Interface (“DSI”). The DSI collects the video clips and downloads the clips to the user's terminal. The user may then view, copy, or print the video clip as desired.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1998Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Inventors: Brian Kenner, Harry Gruber
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Patent number: 6181867Abstract: A video clip storage and retrieval system whereby video clips, stored locally and/or at a more remote location, can be requested and retrieved by a user at the user's multimedia terminal. When the user requests a desired video clip, the request is processed by a primary index manager (“PIM”) via a Local Search and Retrieval Unit (“SRU”). Before the message is communicated to the PIM, the local SRU checks its own storage to see whether the requested video clips are available locally. If some of the video clips are local, the local SRU still forwards the request to the PIM so that the PIM may determine specific video clip usage. The PIM determines the extended SRU where the audio-visual data is stored and passes this information to a Data Sequencing Interface (“DSI”). The DSI collects the video clips and downloads the clips to the user's terminal. The user may then view, copy, or print the video clip as desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Intervu, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Harry Gruber
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Patent number: 6154744Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of "Smart Mirror" sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Intervu, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Arnold Karush
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Patent number: 6112239Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of "Smart Mirror" sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. User addresses are assigned to specific delivery sites based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1997Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Intervu, IncInventors: Brian Kenner, Kenneth W. Colby, Robert N. Mudry
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Patent number: 6003030Abstract: A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of "Smart Mirror" sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1996Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: InterVu, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Arnold Karush
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Patent number: 5956716Abstract: A video clip storage and retrieval system whereby video clips, stored locally and/or at a more remote location, can be requested and retrieved by a user at the user's multimedia terminal. When the user requests a desired video clip, the request is processed by a primary index manager ("PIM") via a Local Search and Retrieval Unit ("SRU"). Before the message is communicated to the PIM, the local SRU checks its own storage to see whether the requested video clips are available locally. If some of the video clips are local, the local SRU still forwards the request to the PIM so that the PIM may determine specific video clip usage. The PIM determines the extended SRU where the audio-visual data is stored and passes this information to a Data Sequencing Interface ("DSI"). The DSI collects the video clips and downloads the clips to the user's terminal. The user may then view, copy, or print the video clip as desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1996Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: InterVu, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kenner, Harry Gruber