Patents by Inventor Patrick French
Patrick French 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: 11972461Abstract: A system and method for providing digital audio services is described. One embodiment is a method for proving digital audio services, comprising receiving, using a communications interface, an audio stream from a content provider; determining a timestamp for a first audio stream segment; determining a timestamp for a second audio stream segment; updating playlist with a representation of the audio stream; receiving query for content information; and sending offer information, in response to receiving the query for content information.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: AUDDIA INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Thramann, Michael Perkins, Jeff Osborn, Patrick French
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Publication number: 20240073180Abstract: Systems and methods for the dynamic selection of IP address in email platforms, and the synchronization of hostnames and IP addresses in such platforms, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Bryan Adam Joyner, Patrick Stephen Trantham, Mark Albert Mackenzie, John French Kalan, William Scott Henderson
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Publication number: 20190188759Abstract: A system and method for providing digital audio services is described. One embodiment is a method for proving digital audio services, comprising receiving, using a communications interface, an audio stream from a content provider; determining a timestamp for a first audio stream segment; determining a timestamp for a second audio stream segment; updating playlist with a representation of the audio stream; receiving query for content information; and sending offer information, in response to receiving the query for content information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Thramann, Michael Perkins, Jeff Osborn, Patrick French
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Publication number: 20170061505Abstract: A system and method for providing digital audio services is described. One embodiment is a method for proving digital audio services, comprising receiving, using a communications interface, an audio stream from a content provider; determining a timestamp for a first audio stream segment; determining a timestamp for a second audio stream segment; updating playlist with a representation of the audio stream; receiving query for content information; and sending offer information, in response to receiving the query for content information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey Thramann, Michael Perkins, Jeff Osborn, Patrick French
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Publication number: 20150221243Abstract: A personalization tag kit is used to replace a handbag's original brand logo tag. Instead of plain old brand logo on the bag, this personalization tag may display statements such as bag owner's name, initials, or other styled characters that make the bag more personal or stylish to him or her.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventor: Patrick French
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Publication number: 20150073938Abstract: Disclosed system, method and related apparatus are described for the management and operation of channel partners relationship and sales transactions in a distributed computing environment over the network, such as the Internet or other type of network. The disclosed system and method allows centered management of complex parties including inter and intra sales parties. An exemplary system implementation includes a party management module for managing and developing party relationships and event management module for generating a plurality sets of events and associated triggered programs. A channel commerce module of the disclosed system provides channel transaction related accounting based on the event and the relationship between the parties including commission calculation and distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Michael Jay CHUMA, Michael Patrick FRENCH
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Publication number: 20130070646Abstract: A first sensor node 100 includes a radio for wireless communications; a sensor module 204 to sense a selected parameter; and a scheduler 228 that selects a listen time for the first sensor node, such that, during the listen time, the radio is activated and able to receive wireless signals and, during a time other than the listen time, the radio is deactivated and unable to receive wireless signals, and causes transmission to a second sensor node of a first message. The first message includes a time offset from a transmission time of the first message, the time offset indicating a timing of a first listen time for the first sensor node. The first node 100 receives, from the second sensor node, a responsive second message including a time based on the time offset to transmit the second message.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Chris Myers, Leo John Staarmann, David Jansen, Patrick French
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Patent number: 8275313Abstract: In one embodiment, a first sensor node 100 includes a radio to effect wireless communications; a sensor module 204 to sense a selected parameter; and a scheduler 228 that selects a listen time for the first sensor node, such that, during the listen time, the radio is activated and able to receive wireless signals and, during a time other than the listen time, the radio is deactivated and unable to receive wireless signals, and causes transmission to a second sensor node a first message. The first message includes a time offset from a transmission time of the first message, the time offset indicating a timing of a first listen time for the first sensor node. In response, the node 100 receives, from the second sensor node, a second message, with the time selected by the second sensor node to transmit the second message to the first sensor node being based on the time offset.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Advanced Distributed Sensor SystemsInventors: Chris Myers, Leo John Staarmann, David Jansen, Patrick French
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Patent number: 7648102Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: ADA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley D. Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph D. Scott, Blase A. Yamona
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Patent number: 7275496Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: ADA Technology, Inc.Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley D. Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph D. Scott, Blase A. Yamona
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Publication number: 20070199503Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: ADA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph Scott, Blase Yamona
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Patent number: 7114388Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensor network that includes a number of sensor units and a base unit. The base station operates in a network discovery mode (in which network topology information is collected) in a data polling mode (in which sensed information is collected from selected sensory units). Each of the sensor units can include a number of features, including an anemometer, a rain gauge, a compass, a GPS receiver, a barometric pressure sensor, an air temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a level, and a radiant temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: ADA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick French, Brad Veatch, Mike O'Connor
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Publication number: 20060141786Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic device, particularly an acceleration sensor, comprising providing a wafer (10) having first and second semiconductor layers (12, 16) with a buried oxide layer (14) therebetween and forming a semiconductor device (such as a detection circuit) on one side of the wafer (10) in the first semiconductor layer (16) and a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) device on the opposite side of the wafer (10) in the second semi-conductor layer (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2004Publication date: June 29, 2006Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Hendrik Boezen, Sander Den Hartog, Patrick French, Kofi Makinwa
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Publication number: 20050235739Abstract: The invention is directed to a system and method for detecting substances, such as high boiling and low vapor pressure materials, using high energy radiation imparted by a suitable radiation source, such as a strobe or laser over a short time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Applicant: ADA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Lovell, Patrick French, Anthony Barringer
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Publication number: 20050006523Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph Scott, Blase Yamona