Patents by Inventor David W. Stevens

David W. Stevens 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).

  • Dynamic personalized program content
    Patent number: 9967621
    Abstract: Described is a technology by which personalization data is used to select and order video highlight clips for a personalized highlight reel that a user may play to view, such as part of a narrative arranged for that user. The narrative may include introductory content, transition content and/or ending content. The narrative may include advertising content and/or ending content. The narrative may be rearranged in response to an event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Rovi Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor C. Armstrong, David J. Jurenka, Jeanie Michelle DuMont, Michael L. Christian, Todd Gordon Stevens, Vernon W. Hui, Ashish Gupta, David W. Stevens, Adam Lee Potratz, Langdon Ward Beeck
  • Dynamic Personalized Program Content
    Publication number: 20130160051
    Abstract: Described is a technology by which personalization data is used to select and order video highlight clips for a personalized highlight reel that a user may play to view, such as part of a narrative arranged for that user. The narrative may include introductory content, transition content and/or ending content. The narrative may include advertising content and/or ending content. The narrative may be rearranged in response to an event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Trevor C. Armstrong, David J. Jurenka, Jeanie Michelle DuMont, Michael L. Christian, Todd Gordon Stevens, Vernon W. Hui, Ashish Gupta, David W. Stevens, Adam Lee Potratz, Langdon Ward Beeck
  • Method for programming hydraulic implement control system
    Patent number: 5880957
    Abstract: A method of operating a computer to produce control software for a hydraulic system is provided. The hydraulic system includes a pump, at least one valve, a motor and an electronic controller. The method includes the steps of defining a set of valve features of the electronic controller as a function of user input; and producing control software to operate the controller as specified by said set of valve features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Aardema, David G. Blahnik, Stephen J. Jackson, Steven D. Monday, Amy L. Moore-McKee, David W. Stevens
  • Method and apparatus for providing supplemental heating
    Patent number: 5752654
    Abstract: A heating system having a primary heat source such as a heat pump, and a supplemental heat source, such as a resistive heater, that is used to complement the heat generated by the primary heat source. Heat is generated by the entire supplemental heat source when the difference between a target temperature and the actual temperature for a space being heated exceeds an extreme predetermined threshold value. Heat is generated by a limited portion of the supplemental heat source when the difference is less than the extreme predetermined threshold value but is greater than another, less extreme, predetermined threshold value. The limited portion of the supplemental heat source is energized and de-energized as needed to generate the amount of heat necessary to achieve a duct temperature setpoint when combined with the heat from the primary heat source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: The Comfort Guardian, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Mowery, Sr., David W. Stevens