Patents by Inventor David John Michael

David John Michael 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).

  • Patent number: 10700940
    Abstract: Features related to systems and methods for network planning based on optimization modeling of equipment and item transmissions. The network planning may include a model to plan for transmission of items over a network to maximize overall efficiencies over alternative transmission modes. The model may produce a network plan that schedules transmissions, determines the number and types of equipment needed to support the transmissions, assigns equipment to specific locations, and optimally routes items throughout the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoda Parvin, Russell John Allgor, Ozlem Bilginer, Timothy Lee Jacobs, David John Michael
  • Patent number: 10375442
    Abstract: A method of modifying the output of an output device is provided. A first code, associated with a first recipient party, is received and used to generate, within the output device, a second code, the second code containing encoded data identifying the first recipient party and instructions for activating an additional functionality of the output device. The additional functionality is activated in accordance with the instructions contained in the second code. The output of the output device is modified according to data encoded in the second code, to encode a third code in the output of the output device, the third code including an ID code associated with the first recipient party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: SMARDTV SA
    Inventors: David John Michael Robinson, John Paul Robinson
  • Publication number: 20190166009
    Abstract: Features related to systems and methods for network planning based on optimization modeling of equipment and item transmissions. The network planning may include a model to plan for transmission of items over a network to maximize overall efficiencies over alternative transmission modes. The model may produce a network plan that schedules transmissions, determines the number and types of equipment needed to support the transmissions, assigns equipment to specific locations, and optimally routes items throughout the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Hoda Parvin, Russell John Allgor, Ozlem Bilginer, Timothy Lee Jacobs, David John Michael
  • Patent number: 9769276
    Abstract: A hardware device for monitoring and intercepting data packetized data traffic at full line rate, is proved. In high bandwidth embodiments, full line rate corresponds to rates that exceed 100 Mbytes/s and in some cases 1000 Mbytes/s. Monitoring and intercepting software, alone, is not able to operate on such volumes of data in real-time. An exemplary embodiment comprises: a data delay buffer with multiple delay outputs; a search engine logic for implementing a set of basic search tools that operate in real-time on the data traffic; a programmable gate array; an interface for passing data quickly to software sub-systems; and control means for implementing software control of the operation of the search tools. The programmable gate array inserts the data packets into the delay buffer, extracts them for searching at the delay outputs and formats and schedules the operation of the search engine logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Mark Arwyn Bennett, Alexander Colin Piggott, David John Michael Garfield, Philip Morris
  • Publication number: 20170041665
    Abstract: A method of modifying the output of an output device is provided. A first code, associated with a first recipient party, is received and used to generate, within the output device, a second code, the second code containing encoded data identifying the first recipient party and instructions for activating an additional functionality of the output device. The additional functionality is activated in accordance with the instructions contained in the second code. The output of the output device is modified according to data encoded in the second code, to encode a third code in the output of the output device, the third code including an ID code associated with the first recipient party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: DCS COPY PROTECTION LIMITED
    Inventors: David John Michael Robinson, John Paul Robinson
  • Patent number: 9479829
    Abstract: A method of modifying the output of an output device is provided. A first code, associated with a first recipient party, is received and used to generate, within the output device, a second code, the second code containing encoded data identifying the first recipient party and instructions for activating an additional functionality of the output device. The additional functionality is activated in accordance with the instructions contained in the second code. The output of the output device is modified according to data encoded in the second code, to encode a third code in the output of the output device, the third code including an ID code associated with the first recipient party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: DCS COPY PROTECTION LIMITED
    Inventors: David John Michael Robinson, John Paul Robinson
  • Publication number: 20150215564
    Abstract: A method for adjusting actual timing data associated with closed captioning data for audio/video programming is provided. The method receives a first set of closed captioning data and a first set of actual timing data associated with the first set of closed captioning data, for the audio/video programming; obtains theoretical timing data for the first set of closed captioning data; calculates a timing offset between the first set of actual timing data and the theoretical timing data; and adjusts a second set of actual timing data, based on the calculated timing offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: David John Michael Robinson
  • Publication number: 20150163319
    Abstract: A hardware device for monitoring and intercepting data packetized data traffic at full line rate, is proved. In high bandwidth embodiments, full line rate corresponds to rates that exceed 100 Mbytes/s and in some cases 1000 Mbytes/s. Monitoring and intercepting software, alone, is not able to operate on such volumes of data in real-time. An exemplary embodiment comprises: a data delay buffer with multiple delay outputs; a search engine logic for implementing a set of basic search tools that operate in real-time on the data traffic; a programmable gate array; an interface for passing data quickly to software sub-systems; and control means for implementing software control of the operation of the search tools. The programmable gate array inserts the data packets into the delay buffer, extracts them for searching at the delay outputs and formats and schedules the operation of the search engine logic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Mark Arwyn BENNETT, Alexander Colin PIGGOTT, David John Michael GARFIELD, Philip MORRIS
  • Patent number: 8977744
    Abstract: A hardware device for monitoring and intercepting data packetized data traffic at full line rate, is proved. In high bandwidth embodiments, full line rate corresponds to rates that exceed 100 Mbytes/s and in some cases 1000 Mbytes/s. Monitoring and intercepting software, alone, is not able to operate on such volumes of data in real-time. An exemplary embodiment comprises: a data delay buffer with multiple delay outputs; a search engine logic for implementing a set of basic search tools that operate in real-time on the data traffic; a programmable gate array; an interface for passing data quickly to software sub-systems; and control means for implementing software control of the operation of the search tools. The programmable gate array inserts the data packets into the delay buffer, extracts them for searching at the delay outputs and formats and schedules the operation of the search engine logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Bae Systems PLC
    Inventors: Mark Arwyn Bennett, Alexander Colin Piggott, David John Michael Garfield, Philip Morris
  • Patent number: 8866605
    Abstract: Disclosed is an animal monitoring system that collects data regarding an animal and/or an animal's environment and enables access to the collected animal monitoring data. The system comprises a data-logger unit attached to an animal, that logs data regarding the animal or its environment; a data-relay for relaying the data to a data-storage means that collects the data; and a website that provides access to the collected data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Say Systems Ltd
    Inventor: David John Michael Gibson
  • Publication number: 20140245344
    Abstract: A method of modifying the output of an output device is provided. A first code, associated with a first recipient party, is received and used to generate, within the output device, a second code, the second code containing encoded data identifying the first recipient party and instructions for activating an additional functionality of the output device. The additional functionality is activated in accordance with the instructions contained in the second code. The output of the output device is modified according to data encoded in the second code, to encode a third code in the output of the output device, the third code including an ID code associated with the first recipient party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: DCS COPY PROTECTION LIMITED
    Inventors: David John Michael Robinson, John Paul Robinson
  • Patent number: 8639092
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying an anti-copy protection signal for use with switchable head recorders, such as Video Hi-Fi recorders, is described. A high frequency pulsed signal is added to an original signal. The pulses interfere with the compensator circuitry such that the switching of the record head cannot adequately be masked on recording of a signal. On playback, the switching of the recording heads can subsequently be heard. In Video Hi-Fi recorders, the effect of the high frequency signals also interferes with the compressor-expander circuits to worsen the sound of the head switching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: DCS Copy Protection Limited
    Inventors: David John Michael Robinson, Baolin Tan
  • Patent number: 8504402
    Abstract: A schedule for a network of transportation resources is produced by iteratively generating sets of variables for each market pair using an objective function and based on at least an identified range of permissible departure or arrival times for each market pair and spacing parameters. Each variable represents a different set of possible departure or arrival times for a particular market pair. The proposed schedule is built based on the generated sets of variables for each market pair and a set of constraints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Southwest Airlines Co.
    Inventors: Chieh Hsien Tiao, David John Michael
  • Patent number: 8364833
    Abstract: There is provided a hardware device for monitoring and intercepting data packetized data traffic at full line rate. In preferred high bandwidth embodiments, full line rate corresponds to rates that exceed 100 Mbytes/s and in some cases 1000 Mbytes/s. Monitoring and intercepting software, alone, is not able to operate on such volumes of data in real-time. A preferred embodiment comprises: a data delay buffer (208) with multiple delay outputs (216); a search engine logic (210) for implementing a set of basic search tools that operate in real-time on the data traffic; a programmable gate array (206); an interface (212) for passing data quickly to software sub-systems; and control means for implementing software control of the operation of the search tools. The programmable gate array (206) inserts the data packets into the delay buffer (208), extracts them for searching at the delay outputs and formats and schedules the operation of the search engine logic (210).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: BAE Systems PLC
    Inventors: Mark Arwyn Bennett, Alexander Colin Piggott, David John Michael Garfield, Philip Morris
  • Publication number: 20120294588
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying an anti-copy protection signal for use with switchable head recorders, such as Video Hi-Fi recorders, is described. A high frequency pulsed signal is added to an original signal. The pulses interfere with the compensator circuitry such that the switching of the record head cannot adequately be masked on recording of a signal. On playback, the switching of the recording heads can subsequently be heard. In Video Hi-Fi recorders, the effect of the high frequency signals also interferes with the compressor-expander circuits to worsen the sound of the head switching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: DCS COPY PROTECTION LIMITED
    Inventors: David John Michael Robinson, Baolin Tan
  • Patent number: 8305220
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring and displaying the activities and behaviours of animals over a period of time. The display includes a sequence of visual representations correlating to the activities of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Say Systems Ltd
    Inventor: David John Michael Gibson
  • Patent number: 8160423
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying an anti-copy protection signal for use with switchable head recorders, such as Video Hi-Fi recorders, is described. A high frequency pulsed signal is added to an original signal. The pulses interfere with the compensator circuitry such that the switching of the record head cannot adequately be masked on recording of a signal. On playback, the switching of the recording heads can subsequently be heard. In Video Hi-Fi recorders, the effect of the high frequency signals also interferes with the compressor-expander circuits to worsen the sound of the head switching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: DCS Copy Protection Limited
    Inventors: David John Michael Robinson, Baolin Tan
  • Publication number: 20100321189
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring and displaying the activities and behaviours of animals over a period of time. The display includes a sequence of visual representations correlating to the activities of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: David John Michael Gibson
  • Publication number: 20100289639
    Abstract: Disclosed is an animal monitoring system that collects data regarding an animal and/or an animal's environment and enables access to the collected animal monitoring data. The system comprises a data-logger unit attached to an animal, that logs data regarding the animal or its environment; a data-relay for relaying the data to a data-storage means that collects the data; and a website that provides access to the collected data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: David John Michael Gibson
  • Publication number: 20100101499
    Abstract: Disclosed is a water bowl for animals, particularly pets such as cats and dogs. The water comprises a reservoir wherein the basin for accessing the water is formed within the centre of the reservoir. Water flow from the reservoir to the basin is controlled by a valve assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: David John Michael Gibson