Patents by Inventor Christopher Blair
Christopher Blair 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: 12678689Abstract: Some cloud gaming and other remote game environments require a user to wait in a queue before playing a game. During this time, the user may be concerned that they will lose their place in the queue if they close the window displaying the game to do another task on the computing device. If the user decides to do something away from the computing device while waiting in the queue, it is possible that the user will be unaware when they progress out of the queue and miss their opportunity to play the game. This can be a frustrating experience for the user. The embodiments presented herein can be used to address this situation.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Backbone Labs, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Aldridge, Casey Chow, Christopher Blair, Rohan Kapur, Shawn O'Connor, Maneet Khaira, Kauhi Kukulukahalelaupilionaali'i Hookano
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Publication number: 20240390786Abstract: Some cloud gaming and other remote game environments require a user to wait in a queue before playing a game. During this time, the user may be concerned that they will lose their place in the queue if they close the window displaying the game to do another task on the computing device. If the user decides to do something away from the computing device while waiting in the queue, it is possible that the user will be unaware when they progress out of the queue and miss their opportunity to play the game. This can be a frustrating experience for the user. The embodiments presented herein can be used to address this situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Backbone Labs, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Aldridge, Casey Chow, Christopher Blair, Rohan Kapur, Shawn O'Connor, Maneet Khaira, Kauhi Kukulukahalelaupilionaali’i Hookano
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Patent number: 8156244Abstract: In one embodiment, a method can include: determining a topology of digital picture frames in a frame network; identifying a lead picture frame from among the digital picture frames; sending the digital picture frame topology to a client coupled to the lead picture frame; receiving in the lead picture frame and from the client, media content for display on a destination digital picture frame in the frame network; and routing the received media content to the destination digital picture frame using router functionality in at least one of the plurality of digital picture frames.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20110252739Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. Leeser, Christopher Blair, Daniel E. Bullock, Sara E. Rosenberg, Poongunran Muthukumaran
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Patent number: 7833916Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Leeser, Christopher Blair, Daniel Bullock, Sara Rosenberg, Poongunran Muthukumaran
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Publication number: 20100264426Abstract: In one embodiment, a charge storage device can include: a first node having a plurality of n-type diamond layers connected together; and a second node having a plurality of p-type diamond layers connected together, the plurality of p-type diamond layers being interleaved with the plurality of n-type diamond layers, where each of the plurality of diamond layers is formed using chemical vapor deposition (CVD).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20100238428Abstract: A method of identifying or tracing one of a plurality of fiber optic fibers including transmitting a plurality of fiber identification data signals into ends of a plurality of fiber optic fibers, wherein a different data signal is transmitted to each of the plurality of fiber optic fibers; and identifying one of the plurality of fiber optic fibers based on the signal transmitted on the one fiber; wherein the data signals are digital codes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Michael Glines, Jianxum Fang, Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20090292822Abstract: In one embodiment, a method can include: determining a topology of digital picture frames in a frame network; identifying a lead picture frame from among the digital picture frames; sending the digital picture frame topology to a client coupled to the lead picture frame; receiving in the lead picture frame and from the client, media content for display on a destination digital picture frame in the frame network; and routing the received media content to the destination digital picture frame using router functionality in at least one of the plurality of digital picture frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20080019743Abstract: A fuser component useful in electrostatographic machines is provided, having a substrate, and thereover a coating composition comprising a haloelastomer, such as, for example, a fluoroelastomer, and a deflocculating agent. A fuser component comprising a deflocculating agent exhibits improved properties including, but not limited to, increased gloss and a smoother coating surface with a relatively high adhesive strength. The use of a deflocculating agent also reduces or eliminates the barium sulfate defect.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Christopher Blair, Ugur Sener, Robert Finsterwalder, Joy Longhenry
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Publication number: 20070289974Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe an insulation system comprising: a primary shell; a secondary shell positioned to cover at least a portion of the primary shell; a cryogenic fluid contained by the primary shell and at least one load-bearing primary insulation component disposed between the secondary shell and the primary shell. Optionally an intermediary shell is placed between the primary shell and the secondary shell along with a secondary insulation component resulting in a shell/insulation/shell/insulation/shell arrangement. In either arrangement, the primary, secondary or both insulation components comprise a material with a nanoporous aerogel optionally reinforced with a fibrous element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Blair, Mario Saba, George Gould, Duan Ou
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Publication number: 20070263785Abstract: Included are embodiments of systems and methods for recording data related to a communication. One exemplary embodiment, among others includes receiving data related to a communication from a communications device, recording at least a portion of the data related to the communication, determining a time of reduced network activity and sending at least a portion of the data related to the communication to a central recording server at a time of low network activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Jamie Williams, Scott Bluman, Thomas Dong, Christopher Blair, Richard Heap
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Publication number: 20070258434Abstract: Included are embodiments of a method for recording in an Internet Protocol (IP) environment. At least one embodiment includes receiving data related to a communication, generating a copied version of at least a portion of the received data, and modifying the copied version of the received data. Other embodiments include sending at least a portion of the modified copied version of the received data to a recording device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Jamie Williams, Christopher Blair, Richard Heap
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Publication number: 20070217576Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing communications of a contact center are provided. A representative system incorporates a first computer application operative to reconstruct progress of a communication through the contact center such that information corresponding to the progress of the communication is presented to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20070190320Abstract: A fuser member includes a substrate and an outer layer including a polymeric material and a methacrylate-based fluorosurfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Joy Longhenry, Richard Carney, Alan Kuntz, Kevin Taft, Cindy Chen, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20070160189Abstract: Communications systems are provided, a representative one of which incorporates: a recorder operative to record information associated with a communication; and a first computer application operative to provide a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface being configured such that, responsive to a user input designating a portion of the communication via the graphical user interface, information corresponding to that portion of the communication and recorded by the recorder is presented to the user, the first computer application being further operative to construct an integrated data stream comprising at least some of the information recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20070160190Abstract: Methods are provided, a representative one of which involves: recording information associated with a communication; providing a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface being configured such that, responsive to a user input designating a portion of the communication, information recorded and corresponding to that portion of the communication is presented to the user; and displaying, via the graphical user interface, graphical indications of events occurring during the communicationType: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20070160191Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing communications of a contact center are provided. A representative system incorporates a graphical user interface operative to display information corresponding to a communication of the contact center, the graphical user interface being configured to display the information such that different portions of the communication are visually distinguished from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Christopher Blair
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Publication number: 20070102055Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe insulation systems comprising foam and nanoporous aerogel materials. Generally speaking, the insulation systems of the present invention may be employed for thermal management of essentially any surface, or volume whether enclosed fully or partially. The aerogel material(s) may reside between a foam material(s) and the region(s) to be insulated, encased partially or fully in the foam material(s) or otherwise combined therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Blair, Daniel Leeser, Brian Betty, Wendell Rhine, Shahrooz Zaghi
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Publication number: 20070004306Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Leeser, Christopher Blair, Daniel Bullock, Sara Rosenberg, Poongunran Muthukumaran
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Publication number: 20060275063Abstract: A fuser member includes a substrate and an outer layer comprising a polymeric material, wherein the polymeric material is post-halogenated to provide a post-halogenated polymeric material. The fuser member is advantageously used without a release oil applied to the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher Blair, Ugur Sener, Thomas Debies, Joy Longhenry, Alan Kuntz