Patents by Inventor Nicholas Brandon

Nicholas Brandon 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).

  • Publication number: 20150058873
    Abstract: A customized content calendar may include reminders or invitations to access particular media content, where the reminders or invitations may be pushed to the content calendar based on user-specific preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Nicholas Brandon Newell, Omar Azam Khan
  • Patent number: 8869212
    Abstract: A media content receiver receives a message including an address. The receiver processes the address to determine whether the address is associated with the media content receiver. Additionally, if a removable circuit device is installed in the receiver, the receiver processes the address to determine whether the address is associated with the installed removable circuit device. If the address is associated with the media content receiver, the receiver processes the message. If the address is associated with the removable circuit device, the receiver transfers the message to the removable circuit device, which then processes the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Nicholas Brandon Newell
  • Publication number: 20130283321
    Abstract: A method of communicating control information in a satellite broadcast communication system is presented. In the method, at least one copy of a control message set is transmitted from a control system by way of a satellite to a broadcast receiver. The control message set includes at least one control message. At least one copy of each of the control messages of the control message set is received at the broadcast receiver. A feedback message is transmitted from the broadcast receiver by way of a terrestrial communication link to the control system. The feedback message includes an indication that all of control messages of the control message set were received at the broadcast receiver. The feedback message is received at the control system. In response to receiving the feedback message, transmission of subsequent copies of the control message set is terminated at the control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Nicholas Brandon Newell
  • Patent number: 8468566
    Abstract: A method of communicating control information in a satellite broadcast communication system is presented. In the method, at least one copy of a control message set is transmitted from a control system by way of a satellite to a broadcast receiver. The control message set includes at least one control message. At least one copy of each of the control messages of the control message set is received at the broadcast receiver. A feedback message is transmitted from the broadcast receiver by way of a terrestrial communication link to the control system. The feedback message includes an indication that all of control messages of the control message set were received at the broadcast receiver. The feedback message is received at the control system. In response to receiving the feedback message, transmission of subsequent copies of the control message set is terminated at the control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Nicholas Brandon Newell
  • Patent number: 8381260
    Abstract: A media content receiver receives a message including an address. The receiver processes the address to determine whether the address is associated with the media content receiver. Additionally, if a removable circuit device is installed in the receiver, the receiver processes the address to determine whether the address is associated with the installed removable circuit device. If the address is associated with the media content receiver, the receiver processes the message. If the address is associated with the removable circuit device, the receiver transfers the message to the removable circuit device, which then processes the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Nicholas Brandon Newell
  • Publication number: 20110010734
    Abstract: A method of communication involving a media content receiver is presented. In the method, the media content receiver receives a message including an address. The receiver processes the address to determine whether the address is associated with the media content receiver. Additionally, if a removable circuit device is installed in the receiver, the receiver processes the address to determine whether the address is associated with the installed removable circuit device. If the address is associated with the media content receiver, the receiver processes the message. If the address is associated with the removable circuit device, the receiver transfers the message to the removable circuit device, which then processes the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Nicholas Brandon Newell
  • Publication number: 20110003862
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), inhibit D-amino acid oxidase and hence find use in treating degenerative and psychiatric diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicants: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LIMITED, MERCK & CO., INC.
    Inventors: Philip E. Brandish, Nicholas Brandon, Alister Campbell, Timothy Sparey
  • Publication number: 20100263000
    Abstract: A method of communicating control information in a satellite broadcast communication system is presented. In the method, at least one copy of a control message set is transmitted from a control system by way of a satellite to a broadcast receiver. The control message set includes at least one control message. At least one copy of each of the control messages of the control message set is received at the broadcast receiver. A feedback message is transmitted from the broadcast receiver by way of a terrestrial communication link to the control system. The feedback message includes an indication that all of control messages of the control message set were received at the broadcast receiver. The feedback message is received at the control system. In response to receiving the feedback message, transmission of subsequent copies of the control message set is terminated at the control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Nicholas Brandon Newell
  • Publication number: 20100199310
    Abstract: A method of recommending media content is presented. In the method, a first media content receiver receives from a first user an indication of recommended media content and an identity of a second user. The indication and an identity of the first user are transmitted to a second media content receiver associated with the second user. The indication, the identity of the first user, and available commands associated with the recommended media content are presented via the second media content receiver to the second user. The second media content receiver receives a selection of one of the available commands from the second user. The recommended media content is processed at the second media content receiver according to the selected command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Nicholas Brandon Newell
  • Publication number: 20090306169
    Abstract: The present invention provides the use of fused pyrrole carboxylic acids of formula (I) for the manufacture of a medicament to inhibit D-amino acid oxidase, particularly for the treatment of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders or diseases; certain compounds of formula I being novel, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use in medicine and methods of treatment using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Philip E. Brandish, Timothy Sparey, Alister Campbell, Andrew Pike, Nicholas Brandon, Wei Zheng