Patents by Inventor Brody Kenrick
Brody Kenrick 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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Patent number: 9883028Abstract: A method of delivering a video ringback media stream to a first terminal includes transmitting a session signaling message from the first terminal to a ringback server, transmitting a session signaling response message from the ringback server to the first terminal, and establishing one or more channels between the ringback server and the first terminal. The method also includes establishing one or more media streams between a content device and the ringback server and processing the one or more media streams in the ringback server to form a video ringback media stream. The method further includes transmitting the video ringback media stream from the ringback server to the first terminal, transmitting a second session signaling message from the ringback server to a second terminal, and transmitting a second session signaling response message associated with answering a call from the second terminal to the ringback server.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: ONMOBILE GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: Brody Kenrick, Marwan A. Jabri
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Patent number: 8838824Abstract: A method of transmitting media to a client by an infrastructure device in a packet-switched network includes receiving a media stream at the infrastructure device. The method also includes determining an adaptation strategy according to at least one of one or more pieces of network information associated with the packet-switched network, one or more pieces of client information associated with the client, or one or more policies. The method further includes adapting the media stream according to the adaptation strategy to produce an output media stream.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Onmobile Global LimitedInventors: Marwan Jabri, David Jack, Wei Zhou, Brody Kenrick, Kshitij Gupta
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Publication number: 20140010286Abstract: An apparatus for adapting media content in one or more networks includes a controller module, one or more network interface modules, and one or more protocol interface modules coupled to the controller module. The apparatus also includes a script interpretation module coupled to the controller module and one or more media adaptation modules coupled to the controller module. The one or more media adaptation modules may support audio, video, or meta data. The apparatus further includes a management interface module coupled to the controller module. Media may be received at the apparatus as streaming media and be provided from the apparatus as a download or a progressive download. Additionally, media may be received at the apparatus as a download or progressive download and be provided from the apparatus as streaming media.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Onmobile Global LimitedInventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Mohamad Raad, David Jack, Brody Kenrick
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Publication number: 20130282820Abstract: A method for optimizing a multiparty multimedia conferencing communication session over communications networks is provided. A host multimedia stream is received from a host multimedia client. A first element indicative of presence of a multimedia conferencing session is transmitted to participating multimedia clients by the host multimedia client. Subsequently, individual multimedia streams are received from participating multimedia clients. The host multimedia stream is processed and transmitted to the participating clients. A second element indicative of presence of the multimedia conferencing session is transmitted by the participating clients to the host multimedia client and to each other. The individual multimedia streams are processed separately and transmitted to the host multimedia client and to the participating multimedia clients.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: OnMobile Global LimitedInventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Brody Kenrick, Albert Wong, Jianwei Wang, Sameh Georgy
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Patent number: 8560729Abstract: An apparatus for adapting media content in one or more networks includes a controller module, one or more network interface modules, and one or more protocol interface modules coupled to the controller module. The apparatus also includes a script interpretation module coupled to the controller module and one or more media adaptation modules coupled to the controller module. The one or more media adaptation modules may support audio, video, or meta data. The apparatus further includes a management interface module coupled to the controller module. Media may be received at the apparatus as streaming media and be provided from the apparatus as a download or a progressive download. Additionally, media may be received at the apparatus as a download or progressive download and be provided from the apparatus as streaming media.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: OnMobile Global LimitedInventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Mohamad Raad, David Jack, Brody Kenrick
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Publication number: 20130259132Abstract: A method of transmitting a coded media frame comprises determining a plurality of media frame sizes including a media frame size, transmitting an element comprising the plurality of media frame sizes, and thereafter receiving an input media frame. The method also includes processing the input media frame according to the media frame size to provide a coded media frame, and transmitting the coded media frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Onmobile Global LimitedInventors: WEI ZHOU, BRODY KENRICK, MARWAN JABRI, ABHISHEK MEHROTRA, WEI JYH HENG
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Patent number: 8477844Abstract: A method of transmitting a coded media frame comprises determining a plurality of media frame sizes including a media frame size, transmitting an element comprising the plurality of media frame sizes, and thereafter receiving an input media frame. The method also includes processing the input media frame according to the media frame size to provide a coded media frame, and transmitting the coded media frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Onmobile Global LimitedInventors: Wei Zhou, Brody Kenrick, Marwan Jabri, Abhishek Mehrotra, Wei Jyh Heng
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Patent number: 8335227Abstract: A multimedia device configured to support video in a session of a call includes one or more media providing devices and one or more computer codes directed to performing an initialization process for the one or more media providing devices. The initialization process may be performed at an initialization time prior to or substantially equal to a first time prior to or substantially equal to a reception time associated with receiving an indication of call acceptance from a called device, or second time prior to or substantially equal to an acceptance time associated with call acceptance by the multimedia device. The multimedia device also includes one or more computer codes directed to transmitting one or more preferences for the session according to a session setup procedure, one or more media processors coupled to the one or more media providing devices, and one or more computer codes directed to transmitting media on one or more media channels associated with the session.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Onmobile Global LimitedInventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Albert C. Wong, Brody Kenrick, Robert Jongbloed, David Jack
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Publication number: 20120179833Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting media is provided. The method includes receiving a request for a first media stream and a second media stream at different media times. The method further includes processing a source media stream to produce a first portion media stream and a second portion media stream using a media processing element. A method for processing media comprises creating a first media processing element and a second media processing element. The method further includes processing a first media stream using the first media processing element to produce assistance information. Further, the method includes processing a second media stream using the second media processing element wherein the second media processing element utilizes the assistance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: ONMOBILE GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: BRODY KENRICK, WEI ZHOU, DAVID JACK, MARWAN JABRI
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Patent number: 7944862Abstract: In one aspect, a method of establishing a reduced setup time session through a gateway is provided which includes: receiving a first capability message transmitted from the first terminal to the gateway; receiving a second capability message transmitted from the second terminal to the gateway; transmitting first and second capability response messages from the terminal to the first and second terminals, respectively; receiving a media stream transmitted from the second terminal to the gateway; processing the media stream, including identifying a temporal feature in the media stream that enables a decoder to establish a decoder refresh point; receiving an acknowledgment message transmitted from the first terminal to the gateway; and, thereafter transmitting the processed media from the gateway to the first terminal.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Onmobile Global LimitedInventors: Nathan Taylor, David Jack, Mario Sammut, Marwan A. Jabri, Brody Kenrick
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Patent number: 7920493Abstract: A method of initiating a set up process for a call between users with reduced set up times using one or more 3G telecommunication networks. The method is provided between at least a pair of H.324-like terminals coupled to the one or more 3G telecommunication networks. The method includes establishing a bearer channel between a first terminal and a second terminal after a call signaling process, transmitting a first FSS message from the first terminal to the second terminal. The first FSS message includes a first preference profile associated with a first mode of operation for the call and a second preference profile associated with a second mode of operation for the call. The method also includes selecting either the first mode of operation or the second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: RPX CorporationInventors: Marwan Jabri, Albert C. Wong, David Jack, Brody Kenrick, Robert Jongbloed
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Publication number: 20100277562Abstract: A multimedia device configured to support video in a session of a call includes one or more media providing devices and one or more computer codes directed to performing an initialization process for the one or more media providing devices. The initialization process may be performed at an initialization time prior to or substantially equal to a first time prior to or substantially equal to a reception time associated with receiving an indication of call acceptance from a called device, or second time prior to or substantially equal to an acceptance time associated with call acceptance by the multimedia device. The multimedia device also includes one or more computer codes directed to transmitting one or more preferences for the session according to a session setup procedure, one or more media processors coupled to the one or more media providing devices, and one or more computer codes directed to transmitting media on one or more media channels associated with the session.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Albert C. Wong, Brody Kenrick, Robert Jongbloed, David Jack
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Publication number: 20100268836Abstract: A method of transmitting media to a client by an infrastructure device in a packet-switched network includes receiving a media stream at the infrastructure device. The method also includes determining an adaptation strategy according to at least one of one or more pieces of network information associated with the packet-switched network, one or more pieces of client information associated with the client, or one or more policies. The method further includes adapting the media stream according to the adaptation strategy to produce an output media stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Marwan Jabri, David Jack, Wei Zhou, Brody Kenrick, Kshitij Gupta
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Patent number: 7706319Abstract: A method of initiating a set up process for a call between users with reduced set up times using one or more 3G telecommunication networks. The method includes establishing a bearer channel between a first terminal and a second terminal after a call signaling process and determining, at the first terminal, one or more preferences for a call between the first terminal and the second terminal. The one or more preferences are associated with one or more modes of operation for the call. The method also includes determining a mobile level for operations and interleaving the one or more preferences, the mobile level for operations, and one or more media streams. The method further includes transferring the one or more preferences, the mobile level for operations, and the one or more media streams from the first terminal to the second terminal through a portion of a telecommunication network using the bearer channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Albert C. Wong, Brody Kenrick, Robert Jongbloed, David Jack
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Patent number: 7680143Abstract: A method of establishing a session between a first device and a second device. The session is established over a telecommunications network using an accelerated session setup technique. The method includes providing a first accelerated session setup technique and providing a second accelerated session setup technique. The method also includes establishing the session using either the first accelerated session setup technique or the second accelerated session setup technique based on a predetermined process.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: RPX CorporationInventors: Marwan A. Jabri, David Jack, Robert Jongbloed, Brody Kenrick, David Myers, Mohammed Raad, Craig Southeren, Albert C. Wong
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Publication number: 20100061448Abstract: A method of transmitting a coded media frame comprises determining a plurality of media frame sizes including a media frame size, transmitting an element comprising the plurality of media frame sizes, and thereafter receiving an input media frame. The method also includes processing the input media frame according to the media frame size to provide a coded media frame, and transmitting the coded media frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Wei Zhou, Brody Kenrick, Marwan Jabri, Abhishek Mehrotra, Wei Jyh Heng
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Patent number: 7672377Abstract: A method of removing a motion vector from a group of motion vectors used in an encoding process includes providing a list of motion vectors, selecting an initial motion vector from the list of motion vectors, and providing an intermediate motion vector using a motion vector refinement process. The motion vector refinement process uses, in part, the initial motion vector. The method also includes forming a region defined by one or more parameters associated with the initial motion vector and one or more parameters associated with the intermediate motion vector, selecting an additional motion vector from the list of motion vectors, determining that the additional motion vector points into the region, and modifying a state of the additional motion vector.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Wei Jyh Heng, Wei Zhou, Jianwei Wang, Marwan A. Jabri, Brody Kenrick
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Publication number: 20090232129Abstract: A method for providing a multimedia service to a multimedia terminal includes establishing an audio link between the multimedia terminal and a server over an audio channel, and detecting one or more media capabilities of the multimedia terminal. The method also includes providing an application logic for the multimedia service, establishing a visual link between the multimedia terminal and the server over a video channel, providing an audio stream for the multimedia service over the audio link, and providing a visual stream for the multimedia service over the video link. The method further includes combining the video link and the audio link, and adjusting a transmission time of one or more packets in the visual stream to synchronize the visual stream with the audio stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Albert Wong, Jianwei Wang, Marwan Jabri, Brody Kenrick
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Publication number: 20080192736Abstract: A multimedia multi-service platform for providing one or more multimedia value added services in one or more telecommunications networks includes one or more application servers configured to operate in part according to a service program. The platform also includes one or more media servers configured to access, handle, process, and deliver media. The platform further includes one or more logic controllers and one or more management modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Brody Kenrick, Albert Wong, Jianwei Wang, David Jack
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Publication number: 20080195761Abstract: An apparatus for adapting media content in one or more networks includes a controller module, one or more network interface modules, and one or more protocol interface modules coupled to the controller module. The apparatus also includes a script interpretation module coupled to the controller module and one or more media adaptation modules coupled to the controller module. The one or more media adaptation modules may support audio, video, or meta data. The apparatus further includes a management interface module coupled to the controller module. Media may be received at the apparatus as streaming media and be provided from the apparatus as a download or a progressive download. Additionally, media may be received at the apparatus as a download or progressive download and be provided from the apparatus as streaming media.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Marwan A. Jabri, Mohamad Raad, David Jack, Brody Kenrick