Patents by Inventor Michael Dillon

Michael Dillon 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: 9984566
    Abstract: The current invention pertains to a system and a method for detection and monitoring of traffic patterns and securely processing events of violations of Slow-Down-Move-Over (SDMO) traffic regulations on at least one designated traffic surface utilizing at least one mobile platform, equipped with at least one traffic monitoring and recording system for observation, monitoring, recording, storing and processing data pertinent to potential violations of a set of SDMO regulations, prepositioned in proximity of at least one traffic scene including the at least one traffic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventors: David Keshvar Mostofi, Cory J. Kuzyk, Thomas Joseph Bouchard, Jorge Junior Brito, Andrew Edward Meade, Michael Dillon Phelan, Kamal Christopher Knight, Rajendra Ramphal, John Edward O'Connor
  • Patent number: 9906838
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a service provider portal (e.g., website), and requests content. The service provider determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and service provider may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and is able to perform a single sign on to request and receive content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventors: Gary Cronk, Jonathan Putsch, James Boutilier, Paul L. Miller, Michael Dillon
  • Publication number: 20180041296
    Abstract: Over-the-air radio broadcast signals are commonly used to deliver a variety of programming content (e.g., audio, etc.) to radio receiver systems. Supplemental data (e.g., metadata) may be provided to radio broadcast receiver systems, where such supplemental data is associated with the programming content delivered via the over-the-air radio broadcast signals. In exemplary embodiments described herein, a radio receiver system receives both (i) primary programming content via over-the-air radio broadcast transmission, and (ii) metadata related to the programming content via wireless Internet. This use of metadata provides a user with an enhanced experience regardless of the type of terrestrial broadcast signal that is received at the user's radio receiver system. Users receiving radio broadcast signals at a receiver system may view images, videos, multimedia displays, text, etc., that is related to the programming content received via the over-the-air radio broadcast signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Michael Dillon, Paul Venezia
  • Publication number: 20180030434
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of identifying bacteria comprising binding polypeptides. The invention also provides methods of identifying bacteria with improved expression of binding polypeptides. The invention also provides methods of identifying binding polypeptides with improved expression. The invention also provides engineered bacteria suitable for use in the methods of the invention. The invention also provides compositions that can be obtained using the methods, for example, anti-interleukin-13 (IL-13) antibodies with improved expression and/or stability. The invention also provides libraries comprising binding polypeptide (e.g., antibody) variants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Twyla Noelle LOMBANA, Rebekah MCKENNA, Christoph SPIESS, Karthik VEERAVALLI, Michael DILLON
  • Publication number: 20170334985
    Abstract: The invention provides anti-IL-13/IL-17 bispecific antibodies, in particular, anti-IL13/IL17 AA, AF and FF antibodies and methods of using the same, including without limitation, methods of using the anti-IL-13/IL-17 bispecific antibodies for treating moderate to severe asthma and/or eosinophilic asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: LAWREN WU, JOSEPH R. ARRON, MICHAEL DILLON, DAVID F. CHOY, SUE SOHN, CHRISTOPH SPIESS, WHITNEY SHATZ
  • Publication number: 20170310411
    Abstract: Over-the-air radio broadcast signals are commonly used to deliver a variety of programming content (e.g., audio, etc.) to radio receiver systems. Supplemental data (e.g., metadata) may be provided to radio broadcast receiver systems, where such supplemental data is associated with the programming content delivered via the over-the-air radio broadcast signals. In exemplary embodiments described herein, a radio receiver system receives both (i) primary programming content via over-the-air radio broadcast transmission, and (ii) metadata related to the programming content via wireless Internet. This use of metadata provides a user with an enhanced experience regardless of the type of terrestrial broadcast signal that is received at the user's radio receiver system. Users receiving radio broadcast signals at a receiver system may view images, videos, multimedia displays, text, etc., that is related to the programming content received via the over-the-air radio broadcast signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Michael Dillon, Paul Venezia
  • Publication number: 20170111428
    Abstract: A system and method for managing the delivery of targeted content. When a user desires to opt-out of receiving targeted content, the user registers with a do-not-target (DNT) registry and is issued a DNT cookie. The DNT cookie is a domain cookie that is stored on a user network access device. A provider of targeted content may look for the DNT cookie stored on the user's network access device. When the DNT cookie is not found, then the provider may deliver targeted content to the user. When the DNT cookie is found, then the provider may not deliver targeted content to the user. A Web site may offer the user an “override” cookie that allows that Web site to provide targeted content, or selected targeted content, even when the user has a DNT cookie. Alternatively, a DNT header can be added to a Web page request that indicates that the user does not want to receive targeted content. The DNT header may be overridden by an override cookie.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Howard PFEFFER, Peter Stern, Michael Dillon
  • Patent number: 9571553
    Abstract: A system and method for managing the delivery of targeted content. When a user desires to opt-out of receiving targeted content, the user registers with a do-not-target (DNT) registry and is issued a DNT cookie. A provider of targeted content may look for the DNT cookie stored on the user's network access device. When the DNT cookie is not found, the provider may deliver targeted content to the user. When the DNT cookie is found, the provider may not deliver targeted content to the user. A Web site may offer the user an “override” cookie that allows that Web site to provide targeted content, or selected targeted content, even when the user has a DNT cookie. Alternatively, a DNT header can be added to a Web page request that indicates that the user does not want to receive targeted content. The DNT header may be overridden by an override cookie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: Howard Pfeffer, Peter Stern, Michael Dillon
  • Patent number: 9547412
    Abstract: A device with a movement-based user interface (UI) may establish thresholds that govern when the UI moves and when the UI stays still to avoid interruptions to the user experience based on undesired movement, such as movement caused by a vehicle, etc. The thresholds may be based on detecting a movement type experienced by a device (e.g., bicycle, car, etc.). When movement is detected beyond the threshold the UI may be configured to smooth a displayed UI transition from a first position to a second position to improve the user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Dillon
  • Publication number: 20160207995
    Abstract: The invention provides anti-IL-4 antibodies and bispecific antibodies and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Yansura, Nancy Y. Chiang, Mark S. Dennis, Michael Dillon, Germaine G. Fuh, Gerald R. Nakamura, Christoph Spiess, Lawren C. Wu, Yin Zhang
  • Patent number: 9357247
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: Gary Cronk, Jonathan Putsch, James Boutilier, Paul L. Miller, Michael Dillon
  • Publication number: 20160134912
    Abstract: A system and method for determining entitlement to content residing on a server. A subscriber account with a multi-channel video program distributor (MVPD) includes subscription information indicative of the services provided by the MVPD to the subscriber. A computing device operated by the subscriber sends a request for access to content controlled by the MVPD. The request is received by the MVPD and forwarded to an entitlements server. The entitlement server sends an access granted message to the MVPD when the subscriber is entitled to receive the requested content. The IP address of the subscriber computing device is used to determine whether the computing device is connected to the network via a network access device authorized by the MVPD. The “on-net” or “off-net” status of the computing device may be used to determine whether the subscriber receives the requested content and/or a quality of service level applied to the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Michael DILLON, Peter STERN, Jon PUTSCH, Matthew MEYERS
  • Publication number: 20160088327
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Cronk, Jonathan Putsch, James Boutilier, Paul L. Miller, Michael Dillon
  • Patent number: 9258608
    Abstract: A system and method for determining entitlement to content residing on a server. A subscriber account with a multi-channel video program distributor (MVPD) includes subscription information indicative of the services provided by the MVPD to the subscriber. A computing device operated by the subscriber sends a request for access to content controlled by the MVPD. The request is received by the MVPD and forwarded to an entitlements server. The entitlement server sends an access granted message to the MVPD when the subscriber is entitled to receive the requested content. The IP address of the subscriber computing device is used to determine whether the computing device is connected to the network via a network access device authorized by the MVPD. The “on-net” or “off-net” status of the computing device may be used to determine whether the subscriber receives the requested content and/or a quality of service level applied to the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: Michael Dillon, Peter Stern, Jon Putsch, Matthew Meyers
  • Publication number: 20150314185
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for training golf swings. A device may be provided with a visual guide that assists golfers with practicing different shot types. The visual guide may include one or more shot arrow and corresponding clubface lines for different types of shots. The visual guide may also include one or more alignment indicators which may be used by the golfer to orient the golfer's stance. The device may be a portable mat, and its position may be adjustable to orient the mat for different shot types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Dillon, Paul E. Deraval
  • Patent number: 8998738
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for training golf swings. A device may be provided with a visual guide that assists golfers with practicing different shot types. The visual guide may include one or more shot arrow and corresponding clubface lines for different types of shots. The visual guide may also include one or more alignment indicators which may be used by the golfer to orient the golfer's stance. The device may be a portable mat, and its position may be adjustable to orient the mat for different shot types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Align-A-Shot, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Dillon, Paul E. Deraval
  • Publication number: 20140298418
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Cronk, Jonathan Putsch, James Boutilier, Paul L. Miller, Michael Dillon
  • Patent number: 8676114
    Abstract: A method for specifying content of interest using a digital radio broadcast receiver is described. A digital radio broadcast signal includes first audio content and first program data, wherein the first program data includes information identifying a first item, and includes second audio content and second program data, wherein the second program data includes information identifying a second item. A user command entered at a user interface during reception of audio content is registered, indicating a user's interest in either the first or second audio content. It is determined whether there is an ambiguity in the content of interest. If there is an ambiguity, a first data structure is stored for the first audio content, and a second data structure is stored for the second audio content. The first data structure includes the information identifying the first item, and the second data structure includes the information identifying the second item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: iBiquity Digital Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Michael Dillon, Harvey Chalmers, Rodney Bernard Burke, Joseph F D'Angelo
  • Patent number: 8660479
    Abstract: A digital radio broadcast system includes a processing system that receives first audio content, first program data identifying a first item for the first audio content, second audio content, and second program data identifying a second item for the second audio content such that a start of the first program data is received at the processing system within 0.5 seconds of a start of the first audio content. A digital radio broadcast signal including the audio content and the program data is processed for digital radio broadcast transmission via a transmitter. The processing system stops delivery of the first program data to the transmitter upon receipt of the second program data, the first program data thereby being truncated, and begins delivery of the second program data to the transmitter. A digital radio broadcast receiver can tag content of interest based on a user command registered at the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: iBiquity Digital Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Andrew Johnson, Robert Michael Dillon, Harvey Chalmers
  • Patent number: 8565915
    Abstract: A system and method provides for the recovery of carriers stranded within a pneumatic carrier system. Initially, unresolved transaction records generated during the transit of carrier within the system are identified for carrier recovery purposes. System handling information is identified from the transaction record. Based on this information, the system determines a putative location of each a carrier associated with a transaction record. The system operates a segment of the pneumatic system including the putative carrier location to confirm the presence or absence of a stranded carrier. If a carrier is identified within that segment of the system, the carrier is deemed recovered. The carrier is then delivered to the destination location in the transaction record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Swisslog Healthcare Solutions
    Inventor: David Michael Dillon