Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Murray
Kevin A. Murray 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: 8731193Abstract: A method for data processing, comprising providing a sequence of image frames that is encoded by identifying intra and inter frames in the sequence and applying a variable block size motion compensation (VBSMC) procedure to the inter frames, thereby generating respective parameters representing the inter frames; selectively encrypting the block sizes, using an encryptor, without encrypting all of the parameters representing the inter frames; and outputting encoded data representing the sequence of the image frames and comprising the encrypted block sizes.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology Inc.Inventors: Eyal Farkash, Kevin A. Murray
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Patent number: 8697730Abstract: Described herein are methods for the synthesis of 3-[5-(pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)-3-(2-methyl-2-propylthio)-1-[4-(2-methoxypyridin-5-yl)benzyl]-indol-2-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-propionic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates thereof. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for oral administration to a mammal that include, as well as methods of using such oral pharmaceutical compositions for treating respiratory conditions or diseases, as well as other leukotriene-dependent or leukotriene mediated conditions or diseases.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Panmira Pharmaceuticals, LLCInventors: Melissa Virginia Rewolinski, Kevin Murray Schaab, Christopher David King, Nicholas Simon Stock
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Publication number: 20140085196Abstract: A secondary content distribution system and method is described, the system and method including a receiver for receiving a plurality of differing versions of secondary content from an provider, each one of the differing versions of the secondary content being associated with at least one of a reading mode, and a connection mode, a processor operative to determine a reading mode of a user of a client device, a selector for selecting one of the differing versions of the secondary content for display on the client device display, the selection being a function, at least in part, of matching the determined reading mode with the reading mode associated with the one of the differing versions of the secondary content and the connection mode of the client device, and a display for displaying the selected one of the differing versions of the secondary content on the client device display. Related methods, systems, and apparatus are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Cisco Technology Inc.Inventors: Arnold Zucker, Avraham Poupko, Steve Epstein, Yossi Tsuria, Hillel Solow, Shabtai Atlow, Kevin A. Murray
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Publication number: 20140068695Abstract: A system for displaying electronic program guide information about a plurality of video items on a screen, the system including a display module to display a plurality of pages layering into the screen, each of the pages including a plurality of graphical panels associated with the video items, and a user input module to receive a user input to turn at least one of the pages such that the at least one page is peeled away from other ones of the pages in order to bring the graphical panels of the at least one page in or out of view, wherein the display module is operative to show the turning of the at least one page bringing the at least one page in or out of view. Related apparatus and methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Ian Shelton, Kevin Murray, Michael Costello, Neil Cormican
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Publication number: 20130332976Abstract: Managing communications with a subscriber rendering device by identifying a message that is applicable at a target time and that is designated to be received by a subscriber rendering device, determining that there is no time between a current time and the target time during which the subscriber rendering device is able to receive the message thereby determining that the message cannot be received by the subscriber rendering device prior to the target time, and performing an action responsive to determining that the message cannot be received by the subscriber rendering device prior to the target time. Related methods and apparatus are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Cisco Technology Inc.Inventors: Reuel Shenker, Kevin A. Murray
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Publication number: 20130279797Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, method for adjusting depth characteristics of a three-dimensional image for correcting for errors in perceived depth when scaling the three-dimensional image, the method comprising: receiving three-dimensional image information comprising a stereoscopic image including a first image and a second image, the stereoscopic image having depth characteristics associated with an offset of the first and second images; determining a scaling factor indicative of a scaling for converting the stereoscopic image from an original target size to a new size; determining at least one shifting factor for varying the depth characteristics, the at least one shifting factor indicative of a relative shift to be applied between the first and the second images, wherein the at least one shifting factor is determined in accordance with the scaling factor and at least one depth parameter derived from the depth characteristics; and performing the relative shift between the first and secondType: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: NDS LimitedInventors: Laurent Chauvier, Kevin A. Murray, Simon John Parnall, Ray Taylor, James Geoffrey Walker
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Publication number: 20130077853Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, method for adjusting depth characteristics of a three-dimensional image for correcting for errors in perceived depth when scaling the three-dimensional image, the method comprising: receiving three-dimensional image information comprising a stereoscopic image including a first image and a second image, the stereoscopic image having depth characteristics associated with an offset of the first and second images; determining a scaling factor indicative of a scaling for converting the stereoscopic image from an original target size to a new size; determining at least one shifting factor for varying the depth characteristics, the at least one shifting factor indicative of a relative shift to be applied between the first and the second images, wherein the at least one shifting factor is determined in accordance with the scaling factor and at least one depth parameter derived from the depth characteristics; and performing the relative shift between the first and secondType: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: NDS LimitedInventors: Laurent Chauvier, Kevin A. Murray, Simon John Parnall, Ray Taylor, James Geoffrey Walker
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Patent number: 8379852Abstract: A method for processing video content is disclosed. The method comprises: receiving, in a hardware device connected in operation to a computer, encrypted, encoded video content; decrypting the encrypted, encoded video content to form decrypted, encoded video content; decoding a first portion of the decrypted, encoded video content to form a decrypted, decoded video content portion; re-encrypting the decrypted, decoded video content portion to form a re-encrypted, decoded video content portion; re-encrypting a second portion of the decrypted, encoded video content to form a re-encrypted, encoded video content portion; and outputting the re-encrypted, decoded video content portion and the re-encrypted, encoded video content portion to the computer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: NDS LimitedInventors: Reuven Wachtfogel, Kevin A. Murray
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Publication number: 20120321283Abstract: A system for preparing data and video sequences to enable a viewer to scroll content in a plurality of directions including a first and second direction, the content including at least one element in motion, the system including a video sequence preparation module to prepare the video sequences including a first and second video sequence, each video sequence including still images, each still image including at least part of the content, at least some of the still images including the at least one element, the video sequences being prepared such that playing the first and second video sequence effects scrolling the content in the first and second direction, respectively, and a switchover determination module to prepare the data including corresponding switchover points in the video sequences for switching between the video sequences and therefore for switching the direction of scrolling by the viewer. Related apparatus and methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Neil CORMICAN, Colin John Davies, James Geoffrey Walker, Kevin Murray, Michael Costello, Ian R. Shelton, Michael Julian Michael Ertl
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Patent number: 8302132Abstract: A system for preparing data and video sequences to enable a viewer to scroll content in a plurality of directions including a first and second direction, the content including at least one element in motion, the system including a video sequence preparation module to prepare the video sequences including a first and second video sequence, each video sequence including still images, each still image including at least part of the content, at least some of the still images including the at least one element, the video sequences being prepared such that playing the first and second video sequence effects scrolling the content in the first and second direction, respectively, and a switchover determination module to prepare the data including corresponding switchover points in the video sequences for switching between the video sequences and therefore for switching the direction of scrolling by the viewer. Related apparatus and methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: NDS LimitedInventors: Neil Cormican, Colin John Davies, James Geoffrey Walker, Kevin Murray, Michael Costello, Ian R Shelton, Michael Julian Michael Ertl
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Publication number: 20120218256Abstract: A method of generating a recommended depth value for use in displaying a graphics item over a three dimensional video is described. The method includes at a headend: receiving a three dimensional video including video frames; analyzing a sequence of said video frames in turn to produce a sequence of depth maps, each depth map in the sequence of depth maps being associated with timing data relating that depth map to a corresponding video frame in the sequence of video frames, each depth map including depth values, each depth value representing a depth of a pixel location in its corresponding video frame; selecting a region of depth maps in the sequence of depth maps; analyzing said region of the depth maps in the sequence of depth maps to identify a furthest forward depth value for said region in the sequence of depth maps; and transmitting the furthest forward depth value as the recommended depth value for the region to a display device and region information describing the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Kevin A. Murray, Simon John Parnall, Ray Taylor, James Geoffrey Walker
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Publication number: 20120189285Abstract: A method and system for broadcasting content, is described, the method and system facilitating simultaneous recording of multiple programs on a digital video recorder (DVR), the method and system including providing a plurality of content items, dividing each one of the plurality of content items into a multiplicity of chunks, each one of the chunks including at least one reference frame, for each one of the chunks determining a location of each reference frame included in the chunk, creating a chunk index of locations of each reference frame included in the chunk, creating a chunk file including the chunk and the chunk index, and inserting the chunk file in a data stream, such that no chunk file including a chunk from a particular content item is adjacent to a second chunk file including a chunk from the same particular content item, and broadcasting using a transmission bitrate greater than the bitrate of the data stream in a single channel in a multiplexed broadcast service, wherein the chunks files in theType: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: NDS LimitedInventors: Alex Ashley, Pete Rai, Trevor Smith, Ray Taylor, James Geoffrey Walker, Kevin A. Murray
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Publication number: 20120134496Abstract: A method for data processing, comprising providing a sequence of image frames that is encoded by identifying intra and inter frames in the sequence and applying a variable block size motion compensation (VBSMC) procedure to the inter frames, thereby generating respective parameters representing the inter frames; selectively encrypting the block sizes, using an encryptor, without encrypting all of the parameters representing the inter frames; and outputting encoded data representing the sequence of the image frames and comprising the encrypted block sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2009Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Eyal Farkash, Kevin A. Murray
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Publication number: 20120025105Abstract: A method of effecting a chemical, physical or transmutational change in a target material using a high power particle beam concentrated on the target material. The particle beam is scanned in a controlled manner to reduce its power density and to avoid damage to equipment which is unable to tolerate high power densities. Movement between the target and the scanned beam is synchronized to cause the scanned beam to persistently or continuously strike the target to effect the chemical, physical or transmutational change, thereby concentrating the beam on the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: MEVEX CORPORATIONInventors: David A. BROWN, David J. HEPWORTH, Simon J. FORKNALL, Peter W.A. BROWN, David M. MACRILLO, Kevin Murray AUSTIN
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Publication number: 20120023543Abstract: A system for displaying electronic program guide information about a plurality of video items on a screen, the system including a display module to display a plurality of pages layering into the screen, each of the pages including a plurality of graphical panels associated with the video items, and a user input module to receive a user input to turn at least one of the pages such that the at least one page is peeled away from other ones of the pages in order to bring the graphical panels of the at least one page in or out of view, wherein the display module is operative to show the turning of the at least one page bringing the at least one page in or out of view. Related apparatus and methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: NDS LimitedInventors: Ian Shelton, James Geoffrey Walker, Kevin Murray, Michael Costello, Neil Cormican, Anita Chandra, Nicholas Ashton Hall
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Publication number: 20110311613Abstract: Described herein, are topical formulations for treating a dermatological disease, disorder, or condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: AMIRA PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.Inventors: John Howard Hutchinson, Jillian F. Evans, Kevin Murray Schaab
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Patent number: 8069466Abstract: A system for displaying electronic program guide information about a plurality of video items on a screen, the system including a display module to display a plurality of pages layering into the screen, each of the pages including a plurality of graphical panels associated with the video items, and a user input module to receive a user input to turn at least one of the pages such that the at least one page is peeled away from other ones of the pages in order to bring the graphical panels of the at least one page in or out of view, wherein the display module is operative to show the turning of the at least one page bringing the at least one page in or out of view. Related apparatus and methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: NDS LimitedInventors: Ian Shelton, James Geoffrey Walker, Kevin Murray, Michael Costello, Nicholas Ashton Hall
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Publication number: 20110277218Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to the field of footwear, and more particularly to performance footwear, such as socks, for the prevention of bruising, blisters, irritation and moisture accumulation. In some embodiments, dynamic cushion socks are provided that may include independent cushioning segments in the midfoot region that allow for improved impact cushioning, while also reducing weight and improving ventilation. Some embodiments also include a medial tab for protecting the ankle bone (e.g., the malleolus) from scrapes, abrasions, friction, and/or impact.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Phillip Padilla, Kevin Murray
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Patent number: 8023805Abstract: A method for switching from playing a first compressed data segment to playing a second compressed recorded data segment, the method including playing an uncompressed copy of a start of the second compressed recorded data segment upon switching from playing the first compressed data segment, decoding the second compressed recorded data segment from a preceding random access point, the preceding random access point preceding, in the second compressed recorded data segment, a point at which playing is to be switched to the second compressed recorded data segment, stopping the decoding of the second compressed recorded data segment when reaching a point beyond a point currently being played in the uncompressed copy, and switching to playing the second compressed recorded data segment when playing the uncompressed copy of a start of the second compressed recorded data segment reaches the point at which the decoding of the second compressed recorded data segment was stopped.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: NDS LimitedInventors: David White, Kevin A. Murray, Ezra Darshan, Moshe Shlissel, David Fink, David Whittaker, Zeev Geyzel, Reuven Wachtfogel
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Publication number: 20110160249Abstract: A pharmaceutically acceptable salt comprising 3-[3-tert-butylsulfanyl-1-[4-(6-ethoxy-pyridin-3-yl)-benzyl]-5-(5-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)-1H-indol-2-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-propionate as the anion and a cation selected from Na+, K+, Li+, Ca2+, NH4+, the protonated form of dicyclohexylamine, the protonated form of N-methyl-D-glucamine, the protonated form of tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine, the protonated form of arginine, and the protonated form of lysine is disclosed, along with formulations and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Kevin Murray Schaab, Christopher David King, Nicholas Simon Stock