Patents by Inventor Peter Scannell

Peter Scannell 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).

  • Review and approval system
    Patent number: 7555557
    Abstract: The review and Approval system of the present invention advantageously provides computer implemented access for a reviewer to digital content for the purpose of reviewing and approving the digital content. The system is capable of communication with an editing system, and automatically informing an editor of the reviewer's comments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Avid Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Janette Bradley, Paul J. Gray, Glenn Lea, Michael E. Phillips, Peter Scannell, Dustin A. Simms
  • Review and approval system
    Publication number: 20050120127
    Abstract: The review and Approval system of the present invention advantageously provides computer implemented access for a reviewer to digital content for the purpose of reviewing and approving the digital content. The system is capable of communication with an editing system, and automatically informing an editor of the reviewer's comments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Janette Bradley, Paul Gray, Glenn Lea, Michael Phillips, Peter Scannell, Dustin Simms
  • Method and apparatus for improved notebook control in a data procesing system
    Patent number: 5604861
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for improving a notebook control system. The notebook includes a number of panels organized into sections in accordance with an organizational scheme. Divider pages are provided for separating sections. Each divider page includes a tab portion which extends outward therefrom. A graphical representation, indicative of the organizational scheme, is provided in the tab portions. The tab portions are arranged in at least partially overlapping relationship with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas B. Douglas, Daryl J. Kahl, Peter Scannell, Robert J. Torres
  • Method and apparatus for loosely ganging sliders on a user interface of a data processing system
    Patent number: 5491782
    Abstract: The movement of first and second sliders on a user interface of a data processing system is loosely coordinated by way of pusher member. The pusher is coupled to one of the sliders and extends over to the other slider, where it is adapted to contact a side of the other slider. The sliders move independently of each other if the pusher does not contact the other slider, as in for example, the sliders moving apart. If the pusher does contact the other slider, then both sliders become ganged and move in unison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Chen D. King, Raymond E. Lee, Peter Scannell, Robert J. Torres