Patents by Inventor Joe Abuan
Joe Abuan 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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Patent number: 8065418Abstract: Methods for establishing a direct peer-to-peer (“P2P”) connection between two computers are disclosed. In particular, the methods are designed to work in cases where one or both of the computers are connected to a private network, such private networks being interconnected via a public network, such as the Internet. The connections between the private network and the public network are facilitated by network address translation (NAT).Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Joe Abuan, Joshua Graessley, Hyeonkuk Jeong, Berkat Tung
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Publication number: 20110252146Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting in establishing an online communication session between client computing devices. An online communication session invite request message is received from an initiating client computing device, the message includes connection data of the initiating computing device and an online communication session endpoint identifier for an intended recipient. A set of one or more push tokens that are associated with the identifier is determined, where each of the push tokens identifies a client computing device. An online communication session invite message that includes the connection data of the initiating client computing device is transmitted to a set of intended recipient client computing devices that correspond with the set of push tokens. An invite accepted message is received from at least one of the set of intended recipient client computing devices that includes connection data of that computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Justin Santamaria, Justin Wood, Berkat S. Tung, Joe Abuan, Patrick Gates, Jeremy Werner, Andrew H. Vyrros
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Publication number: 20110250909Abstract: Registering a client computing device for online communication sessions. A registration server receives a message that has a push token that is unique to the client computing device and a phone number of the client computing device from an SMS (Short Message Service) transit device, which received an SMS message having the push token from the client computing device and determined the phone number of the client computing device from that SMS message. The registration server associates the push token and the phone number and stores it in a registration data store, which is used for inviting users for online communication sessions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Arun Mathias, Justin Santamaria, Justin Wood, Joe Abuan, Jeremy Brown, Patrick Gates, Matthew Klahn, Andrew H. Vyrros, Braden Thomas, Drew Yao
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Publication number: 20110235709Abstract: A video coding and transmission system may employ techniques for adapting buffered video to network condition changes. Video data may be coded as reference data and non-reference data. According to the embodiments, non-reference frame may be detected in buffered video while awaiting transmission to a network. When network degradation is detected, one or more of the buffered non-reference frames may be dropped when network degradation is detected. Information about the dropped frames may be passed to an encoder for updating buffer parameters for future encoding. In this manner, a video coding system may provide faster responses to changing network conditions than systems without such buffer management techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Xiaojin SHI, Xiaosong ZHOU, Joe ABUAN, Hyeonkuk JEONG, Jochen Christian SCHMIDT, Yan YANG, James Oliver NORMILE, Hsi-Jung WU
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Publication number: 20110205332Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor for the conference. The central distributor receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant, and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants. In some embodiments, the central distributor receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants. From such received data, the central distributor of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central distributor distributes back to the participants. The central distributor in some embodiments can implement a heterogeneous audio/video conference. In such a conference, different participants can participate in the conference differently. For instance, different participants might use different audio or video codecs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile, Ryan Salsbury, Berkat Shing Tung
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Publication number: 20110149087Abstract: A video coding system and method for increasing a transmitted output bit rate of a video encoding system by altering the content of the bit stream. A video encoder may receive a coding mode signal from a computer application for coding source video data, the coding mode signal indicating a target bit rate having a risk factor related to transmission error associated to the target bit rate. The coded bitstream may be modified based on the risk factor indicated in the coding mode signal. A modified coded bitstream may be outputted at the target bit rate and at a reduced coding efficiency, and the channel may be tested for transmission errors. Based on the test results, a revised coding mode signal indicating the same target bit rate, but a revised risk factor may be provided. The coded bitstream may be revised by removing the modifications previously made to the coded bitstream and a revised coded bitstream having greater coding efficiency may be output at the target bit rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Hyeonkuk JEONG, Xiaosong ZHOU, Joe ABUAN, Xiaojin SHI, Hsi-Jung WU, James Oliver NORMILE
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Patent number: 7949117Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor for the conference. The central distributor receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant, and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants. In some embodiments, the central distributor receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants. From such received data, the central distributor of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central distributor distributes back to the participants. The central distributor in some embodiments can implement a heterogeneous audio/video conference. In such a conference, different participants can participate in the conference differently. For instance, different participants might use different audio or video codecs.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile, Ryan Salsbury, Berkat Shing Tung
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Publication number: 20110116409Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor for the conference. The central distributor receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant, and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants. In some embodiments, the central distributor receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants. From such received data, the central distributor of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central distributor distributes back to the participants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile, Ryan Salsbury, Berkat Shing Tung
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Patent number: 7899170Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor for the conference. The central distributor receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant, and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants. In some embodiments, the central distributor receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants. From such received data, the central distributor of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central distributor distributes back to the participants.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile, Ryan Salsbury, Berkat Shing Tung
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Publication number: 20100321469Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing multi-participant video conferences. This architecture has a central distributor that receives video images from two or more participants. From the received images, the central distributor generates composite images that the central distributor transmits back to the participants. Each composite image includes a set of sub images, where each sub image belongs to one participant. In some embodiments, the central distributor saves network bandwidth by removing each particular participant's image from the composite image that the central distributor sends to the particular participant. In some embodiments, images received from each participant are arranged in the composite in a non-interleaved manner. For instance, in some embodiments, the composite image includes at most one sub-image for each participant, and no two sub-images are interleaved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile
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Patent number: 7817180Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing multi-participant video conferences. This architecture has a central distributor that receives video images from two or more participants. From the received images, the central distributor generates composite images that the central distributor transmits back to the participants. Each composite image includes a set of sub images, where each sub image belongs to one participant. In some embodiments, the central distributor saves network bandwidth by removing each particular participant's image from the composite image that the central distributor sends to the particular participant. In some embodiments, images received from each participant are arranged in the composite in a non-interleaved manner. For instance, in some embodiments, the composite image includes at most one sub-image for each participant, and no two sub-images are interleaved.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile
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Publication number: 20100011117Abstract: Systems and methods for streaming video over multiple HTTP channels are provided. The client may have control over the channels, allowing the client to control the amount and source of data received. Data requested by the client may be separated into a set of layers, with each layer being assigned to a separate channel. The client may adjust the number of layers requested based on a variety of factors. Layers may be requested from multiple remote sources, providing the client with additional control over the specific bandwidth profile of received data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Ionut HRISTODORESCU, Joe ABUAN, James Oliver NORMILE, Hsi-Jung WU
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Publication number: 20080034038Abstract: Contents such as a GUI or application output can be shared in a chat environment. The user can choose to share own contents or request that contents be shared by another user (e.g., a chat partner). It can be possible to control the shared GUI or application from the recipient's location. The shared content can be integrated in content that is transmitted as part of a chat session.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Jean-Pierre Ciudad, Peter Westen, Scott Forstall, Jamie Montgomerie, Michael Stochosky, Marcel Van Os, Joe Abuan, Hyeonkuk Jeong, Eric Chien, Steve Lemay
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Publication number: 20060245377Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor for the conference. The central distributor receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant, and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants. In some embodiments, the central distributor receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants. From such received data, the central distributor of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central distributor distributes back to the participants. The central distributor in some embodiments can implement a heterogeneous audio/video conference. In such a conference, different participants can participate in the conference differently. For instance, different participants might use different audio or video codecs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile, Ryan Salsbury, Berkat Tung
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Publication number: 20060244812Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing multi-participant video conferences. This architecture has a central distributor that receives video images from two or more participants. From the received images, the central distributor generates composite images that the central distributor transmits back to the participants. Each composite image includes a set of sub images, where each sub image belongs to one participant. In some embodiments, the central distributor saves network bandwidth by removing each particular participant's image from the composite image that the central distributor sends to the particular participant. In some embodiments, images received from each participant are arranged in the composite in a non-interleaved manner. For instance, in some embodiments, the composite image includes at most one sub-image for each participant, and no two sub-images are interleaved.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile
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Publication number: 20060245379Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor for the conference. The central distributor receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant, and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants. In some embodiments, the central distributor receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants. From such received data, the central distributor of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central distributor distributes back to the participants.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Joe Abuan, Hyeonkuk Jeong, Berkat Tung
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Publication number: 20060245378Abstract: Some embodiments provide an architecture for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor for the conference. The central distributor receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant, and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants. In some embodiments, the central distributor receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants. From such received data, the central distributor of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central distributor distributes back to the participants.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Hyeonkuk Jeong, Joe Abuan, Jim Normile, Ryan Salsbury, Berkat Tung