Patents by Inventor Carl Bader

Carl Bader 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: 20080089361
    Abstract: Methods for synchronously transmitting control data from a first device to a second device in a streaming data network and for transferring non-addressed data through a streaming data network are disclosed. A first device may insert an identifier identifying a second device into data packets transmitted over a stream data network. A first acknowledgment may be received from the second device at the first device. At least a portion of the control data may be inserted into the data packets at least until a second acknowledgement is received at the first device. The previous step may be repeated with additional portions of the control data until all control data has been transmitted to the second device. The identifier may then be removed from the data packets at least until a third acknowledgment is received at the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Metcalf, Carl Bader, Brian Chapkovich, Alan Smith
  • Publication number: 20060282748
    Abstract: A data transmission and distribution system includes a series of payloads, where each of the payloads is formed from bits of audio or video information, and where different levels of protection are applied to different sets of bits in each payload. The system divides the bits associated with each payload into high priority bits and low priority bits and forms a group of check bits for each payload by applying an error correction algorithm to the high priority bits in the payload. The system also forms each payload from a first set of high priority bits, check bits and low priority bits and a redundant set of high priority bits and check bits and transmits the payloads formed from the first set of the high priority bits, the check bits, the low priority bits and the redundant set of high priority bits and check bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Carl Bader, Robert Clemens, Thomas Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20060083259
    Abstract: Methods and systems for forming data packets from a plurality of devices are disclosed. A first data slot may be assigned to a device that receives first data from its input interface. A second data slot may be assigned to a second device that receives second data from its input interface. The first data and the second data may be converted into different or similar digital formats. A packet, including the converted first data in the first data slot may be transmitted from the first device and received at the second device. The second device may update the packet to include the converted first data in the first data slot and the converted second data in the second data slot. The second device may then transmit the updated packet. A device may copy, convert and transmit data from either data slot via an output interface associated with the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Metcalf, Robert Clemens, Carl Bader, Alan Smith, Christopher White, John Cullen
  • Patent number: 6928175
    Abstract: An audio system and circuit are disclosed that are operable in either a first configuration and a second configuration. The first configuration includes sound processing circuitry, a primary connector, and a header. The second configuration adds an optional secondary connector to the header. The system and circuit mutes or turns off the audio signal at the primary connector and the main output contacts (if any) upon insertion of a plug into the secondary connector in the second configuration. The system and circuit also optionally mutes or turns off the audio signal at a main output contact upon insertion of a plug into the primary connector in each of the first and second configurations. The system may also employ logic switches or FETs to interrupt the audio signal upon insertion of a plug into the secondary connector. The system uses a simple switchless interconnection between the secondary circuit and the main system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Carl Bader, John DeHelian