Patents by Inventor James A. Friedman

James A. Friedman 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: 11995609
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a processing device receives a first digital fingerprint of a media item along with a first content management rule. The processing device separately receives a second digital fingerprint of the media item along with a second content management rule. The processing device determines that the received digital fingerprints are for the same media item based upon a match between the first digital fingerprint and the second digital fingerprint. The processing device determines that all rights to the media item have been accounted for, and then determines a set of actions to be performed for hosted media items comprising the media item based at least in part upon the first content management rule and the second content management rule. Processing logic may also perform a conflict resolution process for conflicting rights claims to the media item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Audible Magic Corporation
    Inventors: Vance Ikezoye, David Price Williams, Michael Thomas Edwards, Stephen John Grillos, John R. Williams, James E. McNeill, Jr., Jay Friedman, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Sergio Alberto Orozco Ramos, Jesus Antonio Barajas Romero, Srinidhi Srinivasa Raghavan, Nancy Kang, Garen Levon Azizian, Edgar Escobar Baez
  • Publication number: 20240164262
    Abstract: Apparatus and processes to grow a biomaterial made of aerial mycelium by sensing and controlling airborne mist concentration, regardless of relative humidity. A growth matrix comprising a growth medium and a fungus, is grown under controlled environmental conditions to produce a mycelium product. To control growth conditions precisely and efficiently, airborne mist is electronically detected using one or more sensors, configured to measure airborne mist concentration visually, optically, chemically, electromagnetically, or by laser, ultrasonically, with radar, or other means. Electronic detection of airborne mist using one or more sensors generates a signal that is transmitted to a processor that can either maintain, increase, or decrease airborne mist concentration in a growth environment. The present invention provides processes of growing mycelium that are repeatable and resource efficient, while providing high quality and quantity mycelium-based products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Peter James Mueller, Asa Trench Snyder, Ian Thomas Bonesteel, Chirayu Jain, Eben D. Bayer, Alex Stephen Friedman
  • Publication number: 20100308111
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for tracking litigation hold materials. In one embodiment, a litigation hold system is used to track an organization's progress in preserving materials relevant to a litigation matter. In one embodiment, the litigation hold system provides an automated system for sending litigation hold notices and tracking individuals' responses to the received litigation hold notice. The litigation hold system may further automatically send reminder notices to remind an individual of his continuing obligation to comply. The litigation hold system may automate the process of sending release notices once the obligation to preserve materials for the litigation has ended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Eric J. Scharf, James A. Friedman, James G. Schlett, Robert P. Sindermann, JR.
  • Patent number: 4687248
    Abstract: A convertible lounge chair-tote bag is disclosed which provides for a container carrying tote bag which can be converted into a lounge chair. This is accomplished by having the sides of the bag in releasable relation to the sides of the back and leg support, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Tri-Rel, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Ross, John E. Friedman, James A. Friedman