Patents by Inventor Heather A. Clayton
Heather A. Clayton 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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Publication number: 20220286444Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker, Danny Lee Lufkin, Andrea Richeson, Nicholas Aaron Weynand
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Patent number: 11283792Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Brain Chase Productions, LLCInventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker, Danny Lee Lufkin, Andrea Richeson, Nicholas Aaron Weynand
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Publication number: 20210014212Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker, Danny Lee Lufkin, Andrea Richeson, Nicholas Aaron Weynand
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Publication number: 20180241735Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker, Danny Lee Lufkin, Andrea Richeson, Nicholas Aaron Weynand
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Patent number: 9825940Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Brain Chase Productions, LLCInventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker, Danny Lee Lufkin, Andrea Richeson, Nicholas Aaron Weynand
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Publication number: 20150237037Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker, Danny Lee Lufkin, Andrea Richeson, Nicholas Aaron Weynand
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Publication number: 20110025918Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Megamedia, LLCInventors: Allan Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Patent number: 7649571Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: YooStar Entertainment Group, Inc.Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Patent number: 7646434Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Yoostar Entertainment Group, Inc.Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Publication number: 20090237565Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: YOOSTAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Publication number: 20090237566Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: YOOSTAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Patent number: 7528890Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: YooStar Entertainment Group, Inc.Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Publication number: 20090040385Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: MEGAMEDIA, LLCInventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Publication number: 20090041422Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: MEGAMEDIA, LLCInventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Publication number: 20040218100Abstract: An interactive video compositing device includes a chroma-key mixer, video switcher and control circuitry. The chroma-key mixer generates a composite image by combining a real-time image, such as one captured by a video recorder, with a prerecorded video image, such as a movie. The composite image includes the modified real-time image superimposed, or overlaid, onto the prerecorded image. The video switcher automatically selects either the composite image or the prerecorded image to be output to a display. The control circuitry controls the video switcher and other outputted signals based on data file information that corresponds to content of the prerecorded image or media. For example, the data files may contain information relating to the presence (or absence) of a particular character in a movie scene, thus allowing for the output and display, at appropriate times, of the real-time composite image instead of the prerecorded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Allan Robert Staker, Heather Clayton Staker
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Patent number: 5529913Abstract: Contaminating protein is removed from a water soluble gum such as alginate by dialyzing a solution of the gum against a solution of a disulphide bond reducing agent. Purifying the gum by removing antigenic protein improves biocompatability of the gum for making biocompatible capsules containing cells such as mammalian cells. The reducing agent is preferably dithiothreitol, dithioerythritol or 2-mercaptoethanol. Dialyzing is preferably carried out for more than 1 hour and more preferably twice, each time for 2 hours. Cells are encapsulated by forming a suspension of cells in an aqueous solution of the gum, forming droplets from the suspension, gelling the droplets with a multivalent cation, contacting the gelled droplets with a polymer containing cationic groups, such as poly-1-lysine chloride, that cross-link with anionic groups of the gum to form a semi-permeable membrane around the droplets, and coating the membrane with a layer of the dialyzed gum.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: University of LeicesterInventors: Heather A. Clayton, Roger F. L. James, Nicholas J. M. London