Patents by Inventor Richard A. Lang
Richard A. Lang 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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Publication number: 20170127138Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs, Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage, Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric Walters
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Patent number: 9467749Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs, Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage, Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric Walters
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Publication number: 20160212499Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs, Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage, Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric Walters
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Patent number: 9350934Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Patent number: 9344668Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Patent number: 9300902Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs, Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric Walters
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Publication number: 20150304621Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Publication number: 20150304600Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Patent number: 9113212Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Patent number: 9094724Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Publication number: 20140370027Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inhibiting angiogenesis in a malignant tumor, inhibiting metastasis of a malignant tumor and of inhibiting transformation of a benign tumor to a malignant tumor. The present invention also provides assays for identifying inhibitors of angiogenesis in a malignant tumor, inhibitors of metastasis of a malignant tumor and of inhibitors of transformation of a benign tumor to a malignant tumor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicants: Cincinnati Childrens's Hospital Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityInventors: Jeffrey W. Pollard, Richard A. Lang
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Patent number: 8703708Abstract: Methods of treating solid organ injuries using compounds that enhance Wnt signalling are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignees: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterInventors: Jeremy Duffield, Richard A. Lang
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Patent number: 8380049Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Publication number: 20120101042Abstract: Methods of treating solid organ injuries using compounds that enhance Wnt signalling are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicants: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Duffield, Richard A. Lang
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Patent number: 7272298Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1998Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Burst.com, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters
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Patent number: 6588146Abstract: A window greenhouse with contoured surfaces comprising a pair of gable frames interconnected by beams including a contoured knee member and a contoured front sill member. Dovetail slots are provided in the gable frames for receiving contoured corner plugs. Gable frames also include channels for attachment of contoured covers. The elements of the window greenhouse are arranged such that the contoured surfaces thereof are flush with each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventor: Richard A. Lang
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Patent number: 6463983Abstract: A retracting screen with its mounting and guiding apparatus for a door or window opening. The apparatus includes a housing from which and into which a screen is rolled, a drawbar for withdrawing the screen from the housing and for latching the screen in a closed position, and tracks for guidance of the drawbar across an opening. The housing is aesthetically mounted within a framed opening. The guidance system for the drawbar is adapted to accommodate slight structural variances in an opening by the cooperation between the drawbar structure and the elements of the track.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Inventor: Richard A. Lang
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Patent number: 6337392Abstract: The present invention discloses nucleic acids containing transcriptional control elements that are lens transcriptional control elements. One such lens transcriptional control element is exemplified by the control element of the Pax-6 gene. Methods of using these lens transcriptional control elements for drug assays, diagnostics and for identifying transcription factors involved in lens development are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1999Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignees: The Rockefeller University, New York UniversityInventors: Ali Hemmati-Brivanlou, Curtis R. Altmann, Sonya Williams, Robert L. Chow, Richard A. Lang
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Patent number: 5995705Abstract: An improved video recorder/transceiver with expanded functionality ("VCR-ET") including a capability for storing video and video programs in digital format, editing such programs, transferring such programs onto a hard copy magnetic media, and transmitting such programs to a remote location using a second VCR-ET. The increased functionality is realized through the use of analog to digital conversion, signal compression and intermediate storage in an integrated circuit, random access memory. The recorder/transmitter has capabilities to transmit and receive program information in either a compressed or decompressed format over fiber optic lines, conventional phone lines or microwaves.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Instant Video Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Lang
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Patent number: RE43325Abstract: A system and method for time-shifted viewing of broadcast television programs is disclosed. Simultaneous recording and playback are provided by using buffer storage as the source and destination of compressed or uncompressed digital video/audio programs. Full VCR-like control is provided for all playback within the buffer storage. Playback and control of recorded programs may be initiated by the user at any time after initiation of the broadcast program with simultaneous continuous recording of the ongoing live broadcast. Larger archival storage and removable is also provided for storing and building a library of programs. Viewer playback control data may be stored as part of the program or used as edit points prior to archival. Numerous options are provided for features such as continuous automatic recording in a circular buffer fashion, program archival, editing, Internet interfaces, multiple-channel recording and more.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Lang, Eric H. Walters