Patents by Inventor Michael Harrell

Michael Harrell 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: 11910041
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TiVo Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Patent number: 11787636
    Abstract: Spiral chute (1), adapted to convey an object from an inlet (I) to an outlet (O) downwards along a sliding area (S) in a sliding manner, wherein the sliding area (S) defines a spiral conveying direction (D); the spiral chute (1) comprises a plurality of steps (6), which are arranged along the spiral conveying direction (D), each of the steps having a sliding face (62) for vertically supporting the sliding objects; wherein the spiral chute is adapted so that an inclination angle (i) of the sliding face (62) relative to the horizontal plane can selectively be adapted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Interroll Holding AG
    Inventors: Tom Harding, Scott Harrison, Michael Harrell
  • Publication number: 20230052678
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Patent number: 11528518
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: TIVO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Publication number: 20220286720
    Abstract: Systems and methods for switching from a linearly distributed live content and/or internet stream to other contents are provided by aligning timing between contents. Break points may be programmed between diverse non-time synced source encoder of the respective contents to facilitate switching between contents. A first linear stream is caused to be provided. A switchover time to a second linear stream is then identified. The second linear stream is caused to be provided at the switchover time. In different embodiments, switching may occur between different number of contents using the described systems and methods. One or more streaming contents may be up-converted and/or down-converted in different streaming systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Grant McGilvray, Clarence Hau, Michael Harrell, Anil Abraham, Peter Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 11356718
    Abstract: Systems and methods for switching from a linearly distributed live content and/or internet stream to other contents are provided by aligning timing between contents. Break points may be programmed between diverse non-time synced source encoder of the respective contents to facilitate switching between contents. A first linear stream is caused to be provided. A switchover time to a second linear stream is then identified. The second linear stream is caused to be provided at the switchover time. In different embodiments, switching may occur between different number of contents using the described systems and methods. One or more streaming contents may be up-converted and/or down-converted in different streaming systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLC
    Inventors: Grant McGilvray, Clarence Hau, Michael Harrell, Anil Abraham, Peter Rosenberg, Adam Dever
  • Publication number: 20210409796
    Abstract: Systems and methods for switching from a linearly distributed live content and/or internet stream to other contents are provided by aligning timing between contents. Break points may be programmed between diverse non-time synced source encoder of the respective contents to facilitate switching between contents. A first linear stream is caused to be provided. A switchover time to a second linear stream is then identified. The second linear stream is caused to be provided at the switchover time. In different embodiments, switching may occur between different number of contents using the described systems and methods. One or more streaming contents may be up-converted and/or down-converted in different streaming systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Grant McGilvray, Clarence Hau, Michael Harrell, Anil Abraham, Peter Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20210211751
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Patent number: 10992971
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: TIVO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Publication number: 20200228853
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Patent number: 10638171
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Publication number: 20190141369
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Publication number: 20180343468
    Abstract: Methods and systems for encoding content are described. An encoder may receive content of a content asset e.g., content media, content distribution, content channel, online channel, show, media, etc.). The encoder may determine an attribute of the content, such as a content type. The encoder may transmit the attribute or other information to a remote device. The remote device may select an encoding profile for encoding of the content. The encoding profile may be selected based on attribute or other information. The encoder may encode the content based on the encoding profile. The encoding profile may be updated based on analysis of the encoded content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Allen Broome, Jason Burgess, Robert Ford
  • Patent number: 10070161
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Patent number: 9754192
    Abstract: Two-dimensional and three-dimensional data of a physical scene are combined and analyzed together to identify physical objects physically present in the physical scene. Image features obtained from the two-dimensional data and geometric features obtained from the three-dimensional data are combined with one another such that corresponding image features are associated with corresponding geometric features. Automated object detection mechanisms are directed to the combination of image and geographic features and consider them together in identifying physical objects from the physical scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Taehun Yoon, Aaron Rogan, Michael Harrell, Bradford R. Clark
  • Publication number: 20170094327
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering regional content for a lineup over a national network. A content provider may select a particular regional broadcast for inclusion in a regional service lineup. The content provider may be able to broadcast multiple, or even all, services nationally. At regional distribution centers, a multiplexer may select only those services that are desired for the region in response to in-stream signals. In some instances, a single region-specific version of a given service may be selected from multiple versions broadcasted nationally. The regional lineup, including the selected services, can then be multiplexed and transmitted to customers throughout the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Eric Middlemist, Christopher Weaver
  • Publication number: 20150379371
    Abstract: Two-dimensional and three-dimensional data of a physical scene are combined and analyzed together to identify physical objects physically present in the physical scene. Image features obtained from the two-dimensional data and geometric features obtained from the three-dimensional data are combined with one another such that corresponding image features are associated with corresponding geometric features. Automated object detection mechanisms are directed to the combination of image and geographic features and consider them together in identifying physical objects from the physical scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Taehun Yoon, Aaron Rogan, Michael Harrell, Bradford R. Clark
  • Publication number: 20060220937
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for modulating a signal. The method includes the steps of providing a radio frequency signal, determining a set of delta-sigma modulation coefficients based upon a frequency of the provided signal and delta-sigma modulating the generated radio frequency signal within a delta-sigma modulator using the generated set of delta-sigma modulation coefficients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Mark Wickert