Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Martin

Christopher M. Martin 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: 20250244865
    Abstract: Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to an electronic device playing a content item and while playing the content, the electronic device displays a content user interface including a transcript of the content item. In some embodiments, the electronic device decelerates scrolling of the transcript of the content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Uli M. SCHOBERL, Christopher M. MARTIN, Christina CHATFIELD
  • Publication number: 20240380725
    Abstract: A gateway wirelessly connected to a mobile network receives traffic for a user equipment device (UE) connected to the gateway. A router of the gateway identifies a network slice, from a set of network slices potentially supported by the mobile network, for the traffic, and applies network address translation (NAT) policy rules to select a NAT type from multiple different NAT types to perform for the traffic based on the identified network slice. The router of the gateway performs the selected NAT type for the traffic and forwards the traffic to a gateway modem for transmitting towards the traffic's destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher M. Martin, Lily Zhu, Christopher Francis Mooney, Samirkumar Patel
  • Patent number: 12143354
    Abstract: A gateway wirelessly connected to a mobile network receives traffic for a user equipment device (UE) connected to the gateway. A router of the gateway identifies a network slice, from a set of network slices potentially supported by the mobile network, for the traffic, and applies network address translation (NAT) policy rules to select a NAT type from multiple different NAT types to perform for the traffic based on the identified network slice. The router of the gateway performs the selected NAT type for the traffic and forwards the traffic to a gateway modem for transmitting towards the traffic's destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Martin, Lily Zhu, Christopher Francis Mooney, Samirkumar Patel
  • Patent number: 11804574
    Abstract: Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) made with GaN and related materials are used to realize high efficiency devices which emit visible radiation. These GaN-based LEDs consists of a multi-layer structure which include p-type electron confinement layers, and p-type current spreading and ohmic contacts layers located above the active region. The alignment of the etched features which penetrate near or through the active region and the ohmic contact is critical and is currently a technological challenge in the fabrication process. Any errors in this alignment and successive layers will short across the active layers of the device and result in reduced yield of functional devices. The invention described herein provides a method and apparatus to realize the successful alignment and streamlined fabrication of high-density LED array devices. The result is a higher pixel density GaN-based LED device with higher current handling capability resulting in a brighter device of the same area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Odyssey Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Brown, Christopher M. Martin, Shikhar Bajracharya
  • Publication number: 20210367107
    Abstract: Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) made with GaN and related materials are used to realize high efficiency devices which emit visible radiation. These GaN-based LEDs consists of a multi-layer structure which include p-type electron confinement layers, and p-type current spreading and ohmic contacts layers located above the active region. The alignment of the etched features which penetrate near or through the active region and the ohmic contact is critical and is currently a technological challenge in the fabrication process. Any errors in this alignment and successive layers will short across the active layers of the device and result in reduced yield of functional devices. The invention described herein provides a method and apparatus to realize the successful alignment and streamlined fabrication of high-density LED array devices. The result is a higher pixel density GaN-based LED device with higher current handling capability resulting in a brighter device of the same area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Richard J. BROWN, Christopher M. MARTIN, Shikhar BAJRACHARYA
  • Patent number: 11114587
    Abstract: Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) made with GaN and related materials are used to realize high efficiency devices which emit visible radiation. These GaN-based LEDs consists of a multi-layer structure which include p-type electron confinement layers, and p-type current spreading and ohmic contacts layers located above the active region. The alignment of the etched features which penetrate near or through the active region and the ohmic contact is critical and is currently a technological challenge in the fabrication process. Any errors in this alignment and successive layers will short across the active layers of the device and result in reduced yield of functional devices. The invention described herein provides a method and apparatus to realize the successful alignment and streamlined fabrication of high-density LED array devices. The result is a higher pixel density GaN-based LED device with higher current handling capability resulting in a brighter device of the same area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Odyssey Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Brown, Christopher M. Martin, Shikhar Bajracharya
  • Patent number: 8930560
    Abstract: A client device is registered with a registrar in a network. A graphical user interface that includes a menu for selecting video content is displayed on the client. A request is made via a network according to a standard protocol for video content from a server that is registered with the registrar. Further, video content is received from the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Whitehead, William E. Garrett, Christopher M. Martin
  • Patent number: 8074161
    Abstract: Described are a variety of techniques for viewing multimedia-based information in accordance with user controls for the speed and direction of the multimedia presentation. Different techniques for presenting multimedia data items are disclosed. User controls providing control for speed and direction in accordance with a user selection device being in a particular location. When a user device is within the defined area, the speed and direction control are on. When the user selection device leaves the defined area, the speed and direction are off. Also described is a system using a browser tool for displaying multimedia data in accordance with these viewing techniques. Multimedia data items displayed with the viewing techniques are indices into multimedia presentations. A user selection is made by viewing the multimedia data items and control is transferred accordingly to an appropriate application to present a multimedia presentation corresponding to a selected multimedia data item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Nicol, Christopher M. Martin, James E Paschetto, Kent B. Wittenberg
  • Publication number: 20090144657
    Abstract: An approach is disclosed for sharing images using a mobile device. An image is captured by the mobile device, which can establish a voice call over a wireless network. A menu of options is presented to a user for sharing the image with other users, wherein one of the options includes uploading the image to a remote platform configured to store the image in a folder among a plurality of folders. A text message is generated, in response to selection of the one option, according to a messaging protocol for transmitting the image over the wireless network to a gateway coupled to the remote platform. The text message includes information specifying one of the folders for storing the image. At least one of the folders is identified to indicate how the image is to be shared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Verizon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Xi Zhang, Albert L. Schmidt, Stephen D. Morrison, Christopher M. Martin
  • Publication number: 20080010380
    Abstract: A client device is registered with a registrar in a network. A graphical user interface that includes a menu for selecting video content is displayed on the client. A request is made via a network according to a standard protocol for video content from a server that is registered with the registrar. Further, video content is received from the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Steven D. Whitehead, William E. Garrett, Christopher M. Martin
  • Patent number: 6665835
    Abstract: A media journaling method and apparatus provides an ability for capturing an event, such as a seminar style presentation with visual aids, in real-time and coordinating other related events as they occur, and then processing the combination to create a synchronized multimedia record of events. The presentation is captured in real-time, and the audio/video converted to digital format, and using post-processing techniques, within a very short period thereafter, the related presentation material such as slides and user notes are combined and synchronized therewith. The new presentation is then made available on a network such as the Internet through a media journal player. The player is, for example, web browser based and allows the user to view the whole presentation, or allows for seeking to different places in the presentation while maintaining the synchronization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Verizon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Gutfreund, John R. Nicol, Kimberly Rush, Christopher M. Martin, James Paschetto
  • Patent number: 5595262
    Abstract: An electrically pumped oiler attachable to the frame of a conventional motorcycle is provided for discharging oil to a motorcycle drive chain, particularly while the motorcycle is in motion. The oiler has a conventional electrically operable pump mounted to or otherwise associated, preferably as a built-in inclusive unit, with a reservoir used for storage of oil. The pump is powered by the motorcycle battery or other power source, and is activated by an electrical switch, preferably mounted to one side of the handlebars of the motorcycle. The pump urges oil from the reservoir through a conduit for discharge of the oil, preferably as a widened spray or mist, toward the motorcycle drive chain, particularly at the point where the drive chain meets the drive sprocket on the rear axle of the motorcycle. The reservoir is easily refillable through a refill port by removing a sealing cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventor: Christopher M. Martin