Patents by Inventor Gregory Garner

Gregory Garner 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: 20250069360
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for loading one or more machine learning models into a camera system to detect features of a video stream. An example embodiment operates by downloading a machine learning model from an application exchange service. The machine learning model may be pre-trained prior to loading and/or be trained to identify particular features. The camera system may install and/or retrain loaded machine learning models using captured images and/or user inputs. The camera system may also detect an unknown feature and obtain a classification label from an external system. Upon detecting a feature and/or an unknown feature, the camera system may transmit a camera detection notification to a user device and/or allow the user device to view the video stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Gregory GARNER, SOREN RIISE, PATRICK BROUILLETTE, SUNIL RAMESH, DAVID STERN, CARL SASSENRATH, MICHAEL CUTTER
  • Publication number: 20240219985
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern, Neil Edward Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240170837
    Abstract: The present disclosure described devices, components, connectors, and cables that connect an audio-visual device to an external antenna. Some embodiments describe a device connector for connecting the audio-visual device to an external cable. The device connector may include a supply port that is configured to receive power, data signals, and/or some combination of power and data from a source external to the audio-visual device. The device connector may also include an antenna port that is configured to connect the audio-visual device to an external antenna that is, for example, part of the same. Additionally, the device connector may include a detection mechanism that detects the presence of an antenna connection in the antenna port. When an antenna connection is detected, the audio-visual device may be configured to use one or more external antennas connected via the antenna connection to send and receive, e.g., WiFi signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Tito Thomas
  • Patent number: 11983057
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern, Neil Edward Johnson
  • Patent number: 11923606
    Abstract: The present disclosure described devices, components, connectors, and cables that connect an audio-visual device to an external antenna. Some embodiments describe a device connector for connecting the audio-visual device to an external cable. The device connector may include a supply port that is configured to receive power, data signals, and/or some combination of power and data from a source external to the audio-visual device. The device connector may also include an antenna port that is configured to connect the audio-visual device to an external antenna that is, for example, part of the same. Additionally, the device connector may include a detection mechanism that detects the presence of an antenna connection in the antenna port. When an antenna connection is detected, the audio-visual device may be configured to use one or more external antennas connected via the antenna connection to send and receive, e.g., WiFi signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Tito Thomas
  • Publication number: 20230269412
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for modulating the quality of media content based on aggregate data usage. For example, a method may include: collecting usage data information from a plurality of locations: determining a data cap for each of the plurality of locations, training a machine learning model using the usage data information and the data cap; predicting, using the machine learning model, whether a location is going to exceed its associated data cap, the location being a new location or an existing one of the plurality of locations; and determining whether the modulate a quality of media content transmitted to the location based on the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, David Stern
  • Publication number: 20210286420
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory GARNER, Anthony WOOD, Simon MARTIN, David STERN
  • Publication number: 20210257791
    Abstract: The present disclosure described devices, components, connectors, and cables that connect an audio-visual device to an external antenna. Some embodiments describe a device connector for connecting the audio-visual device to an external cable. The device connector may include a supply port that is configured to receive power, data signals, and/or some combination of power and data from a source external to the audio-visual device. The device connector may also include an antenna port that is configured to connect the audio-visual device to an external antenna that is, for example, part of the same. Additionally, the device connector may include a detection mechanism that detects the presence of an antenna connection in the antenna port. When an antenna connection is detected, the audio-visual device may be configured to use one or more external antennas connected via the antenna connection to send and receive, e.g., WiFi signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory GARNER, Tito THOMAS
  • Patent number: 11023027
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern
  • Patent number: 10971866
    Abstract: The present disclosure described devices, components, connectors, and cables that connect an audio-visual device to an external antenna. Some embodiments describe a device connector for connecting the audio-visual device to an external cable. The device connector may include a supply port that is configured to receive power, data signals, and/or some combination of power and data from a source external to the audio-visual device. The device connector may also include an antenna port that is configured to connect the audio-visual device to an external antenna that is, for example, part of the same. Additionally, the device connector may include a detection mechanism that detects the presence of an antenna connection in the antenna port. When an antenna connection is detected, the audio-visual device may be configured to use one or more external antennas connected via the antenna connection to send and receive, e.g., WiFi signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Tito Thomas
  • Patent number: 10437304
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern
  • Publication number: 20190302864
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory GARNER, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern
  • Publication number: 20180262280
    Abstract: The present disclosure described devices, components, connectors, and cables that connect an audio-visual device to an external antenna. Some embodiments describe a device connector for connecting the audio-visual device to an external cable. The device connector may include a supply port that is configured to receive power, data signals, and/or some combination of power and data from a source external to the audio-visual device. The device connector may also include an antenna port that is configured to connect the audio-visual device to an external antenna that is, for example, part of the same. Additionally, the device connector may include a detection mechanism that detects the presence of an antenna connection in the antenna port. When an antenna connection is detected, the audio-visual device may be configured to use one or more external antennas connected via the antenna connection to send and receive, e.g., WiFi signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory GARNER, Tito THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20170269664
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory GARNER, Anthony WOOD, Simon MARTIN, David STERN
  • Publication number: 20090223126
    Abstract: A vertical plant support includes a wall having a panel and an anchor layer, and a matrix of tubes being connected to the wall. The anchor layer is located intermediate the panel and the matrix of tubes. The panel can be liquid impermeable and the anchor layer can be liquid permeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Keith Ardron, Neil Sisler
  • Publication number: 20070283653
    Abstract: A roofing panel includes a carrier comprising a web with an upper surface; a plurality of water retention compartments provided in the web and depending generally downwardly from the upper surface of the web; an anchor layer overlying at least a portion of the upper surface of the web, the anchor layer having an underside surface generally bearing against the upper surface of the web; and a plurality of dimples provided in the anchor layer, each of the dimples comprising a protruding portion extending generally downwardly from the underside surface of the anchor layer, each protruding portion adapted to nest at least partially within a respective one of the water retention compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Keith Ardron, Neil Sisler
  • Publication number: 20060253547
    Abstract: A computer readable medium, system, method and universal music apparatus are disclosed for unifying access over a network to multiple specialized music servers. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a universal music apparatus can include a universal discovery module to discover specialized music servers responsive to one or more discovery protocols, an object manager to determine music server processes for serving music files in accordance with one or more communication protocols, and a number of interfaces each being configured to exchange data with an associated music server process using one or more communication protocols that the universal music apparatus can implement. The generalized music server functions enable the universal music apparatus to communicate with any of the discovered music servers, which typically require music players to perform only the proprietary, unique functions of a specialized music server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Anthony Wood, Michael Kobb, Gregory Garner, Daniel Sletten, Donald Woodward
  • Publication number: 20050062888
    Abstract: An exemplary HD media player device and a method for presenting HD images to a user, according to a specific embodiment, include a controller configured to manage the processing of HD video signals to present images with a resolution similar to at least the 1080 i format. In one embodiment, the HD media player detects the presence of portably-stored content and then automatically performs a slideshow or any other multimedia performance. In another embodiment, HD media player includes a screen saver module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Anthony Wood, Donald Woodward, Douglas Shannon, Daniel Sletten, Patrick Ellis, Gregory Garner, Michael Kobb
  • Publication number: 20050052465
    Abstract: A wireless keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) system includes transmitting compressed video signals. Analog video data is converted from RGB signals to YUV signals which are compressed using a linear interpolation algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Moore, Iain Huntly-Playle, Kenneth Christoffersen, Kevin McCafferty, Greg Burke, Rudolph Timmerman, Gregory Garner, C. Covington, Timothy Foster