Patents by Inventor Peter L. Ward

Peter L. Ward 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: 10218931
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Publication number: 20180131890
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Patent number: 9866781
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Patent number: 9654237
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Publication number: 20170104950
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Patent number: 8823878
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Publication number: 20110310251
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Publication number: 20110292281
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Patent number: 8009236
    Abstract: A transmission relay circuit, a broadcast signal relay method, and a signal detection device are disclosed. Preferably, the transmission relay circuit includes a microcontroller, a broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit configured for determining the broadcast signal selected from a group consisting of (NTSC, ASI, DS-3, SDI, and HD-SDI signals). The method preferably includes the steps of determining a signal type, directing the signal to an analog broadcast signal processing circuit when the signal is determined to be to be an analog video signal, directing the signal to a digital broadcast signal processing circuit when the signal is either a digital video signal, or a digital video transport signal, and relaying the processed signal to a local loop provider. The detection device preferably includes at least a multi-layer printed circuit board with an isolation/buffer amplifier and terminator, and a signal detection circuit for detecting and determining the broadcast signal type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Patent number: 7995151
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Publication number: 20080102750
    Abstract: A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward
  • Publication number: 20080104650
    Abstract: A transmission relay circuit, a broadcast signal relay method, and a signal detection device are disclosed. Preferably, the transmission relay circuit includes a microcontroller, a broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit configured for determining the broadcast signal selected from a group consisting of (NTSC, ASI, DS-3, SDI, and HD-SDI signals). The method preferably includes the steps of determining a signal type, directing the signal to an analog broadcast signal processing circuit when the signal is determined to be to be an analog video signal, directing the signal to a digital broadcast signal processing circuit when the signal is either a digital video signal, or a digital video transport signal, and relaying the processed signal to a local loop provider. The detection device preferably includes at least a multi-layer printed circuit board with an isolation/buffer amplifier and terminator, and a signal detection circuit for detecting and determining the broadcast signal type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: David J. Keener, John S. Jones, Peter L. Ward