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: 20140342340Abstract: A collaborative learning service allows for a participant to create and share content for discussion with other participants in an online learning environment. Tagged content along with descriptive content regarding the tagged content is received from a participant. The content may be associated with a particular topic and/or forum. The content is published into a forum for discussion amongst participants. Following the publishing of the content to the online learning environment, participants, such as educators and students, may discuss, interact, and collaborate with one another regarding the content. The content may be stored in a library of topics for subsequent retrieval by any participant namely an educator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner
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Patent number: 8832197Abstract: A mobile device application allows a user to participate in a collaborative discussion. The collaborative discussion may allow multiple users to collaborate in a formatted discussion on a variety of topics. The collaborative discussion may be associated with media content provided through a media reader application. A user may act as an administrator to create a collaborate discussion and configure parameters or the collaborative discussion via the user's mobile device. A user may access the media content through the media reader application and provide input to the collaborative discussion in real time. The media may include an electronic book, magazine, article or other media content. The input received from the user may include a comment, vote, brainstorm content, various collaborative engagement structures or other data. The collaborative discussion may be accessed through a mobile device application or a network browser.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Collaborize Inc.Inventor: Richard Lang
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Patent number: 8798521Abstract: A collaborative learning service allows for a participant to create and share content for discussion with other participants in an online learning environment. Tagged content along with descriptive content regarding the tagged content is received from a participant. The content may be associated with a particular topic and/or forum. The content is published into a forum for discussion amongst participants. Following the publishing of the content to the online learning environment, participants, such as educators and students, may discuss, interact, and collaborate with one another regarding the content. The content may be stored in a library of topics for subsequent retrieval by any participant namely an educator.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Collaborize Inc.Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner
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Patent number: 8787819Abstract: The present invention helps generate connected communities of students and educators through access to an increased pool of granular learning resources that benefit from standardization of formats for creating and utilizing individual discussions on individual topics. The present invention also circumvents the complexity of existing repository systems by creating a standard platform format. Because this format is de facto implemented for any educator using the platform, standardized question types (e.g., discussion types or topic types) become functionally interchangeable notwithstanding any particular individuals utilizing the invention. The interchangeability of individual topics allows for creation of a global “topic library,” which may be made available to any educator using the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Collaborize Inc.Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner
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Patent number: 8787820Abstract: A collaborative learning service allows for a participant to create and share content for discussion with other participants in an online learning environment. Tagged content along with descriptive content regarding the tagged content is received from a participant. The content may be associated with a particular topic and/or forum. The content is published into a forum for discussion amongst participants. Following the publishing of the content to the online learning environment, participants, such as educators and students, may discuss, interact, and collaborate with one another regarding the content. The content may be stored in a library of topics for subsequent retrieval by any participant namely an educator.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Collaborize Inc.Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner
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Publication number: 20140187998Abstract: A method of treating ROP, the method comprising providing a light source emitting light with a wavelength of about 490 nra, exposing an infant's eye to the light, and monitoring the vascularization in the infant's eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERInventors: Richard Lang, David Copenhagen
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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: 8687949Abstract: Flexibility with respect to access and enjoyment of time shifted content in a content distribution network is provided, especially with regard to content not present on a DVR. A DVR accesses a network storage device over a network for particular portions of content not available on the DVR and the network storage device provides those missing portions. The user may then rewind and playback not only already locally stored content but also that content provided by the storage device. Content can be provided through faster-than-real-time transmissions such that the content is made available to the DVR prior to it being needed for rewind functionality or playback.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: TiVo Inc.Inventors: Eric Walters, Richard Lang
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Publication number: 20140043813Abstract: A light dispersion device for providing a predictable lighting pattern comprising a Light Emitting Diode (LED) source and a lens. The lens comprising a first optical element for collecting light emitted by the LED source and refracting light into an intermediate lighting pattern, and a second optical element for collecting at least light refracted in the intermediate lighting pattern and refracting light into the predictable lighting pattern. A lens comprising a first optical element for collecting light emitted by a source of light and refracting light into an intermediate lighting pattern, and a second optical element for collecting at least light refracted in the intermediate lighting pattern and refracting light into the predictable lighting pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: GROUPE LEDEL INC.Inventors: Jean-Guy Dubé, Jean Morin, Camille Chagnon, Richard Lang
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Publication number: 20130298041Abstract: The present system allows for online collaborative interaction(s) of various engagement types, without the need for all collaborators to necessarily be registered to or using an identical collaboration application. An interface for engaging in a collaborative environment may allow for identical functionality or a reduced set of functionality that ensures the ability to engage in fundamental online collaborative activities related to the environment. The shared collaborative environment may be accessed from a variety of different computing devices, including various mobile devices. The entire shared collaborative environment may also be embedded an a variety of other platforms and applications that benefit from the added functionality and benefits that the invention provides.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Richard Lang
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Publication number: 20130275515Abstract: A mobile device application allows a user to participate in a collaborative discussion. The collaborative discussion may allow multiple users to collaborate in a formatted discussion on a variety of topics. The collaborative discussion may be associated with media content provided through a media reader application. A user may act as an administrator to create a collaborate discussion and configure parameters or the collaborative discussion via the user's mobile device. A user may access the media content through the media reader application and provide input to the collaborative discussion in real time. The media may include an electronic book, magazine, article or other media content. The input received from the user may include a comment, vote, brainstorm content, various collaborative engagement structures or other data. The collaborative discussion may be accessed through a mobile device application or a network browser.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Richard Lang
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Publication number: 20130100667Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a light beacon. The light beacon comprises a casing and a plurality of light units. Each light unit is disposed along a periphery of the casing. Each light unit comprises a back reflector, two parallel side reflectors and at least one light emitting diode. The back reflector has at least a section defining a parabolic shape. The two parallel side reflectors face each other on opposite sides of the back reflector. The at least one light emitting diode (LED) is positioned about a focal point of the section defining a parabolic shape of the back reflector. The position of the at least one LED with respect to the back reflector determines an angle of projected light beam by the light unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Mathieu Riendeau, Richard Lang, Guy Buisson, Felix Yu Fan, Martin Langlois
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Patent number: 8392504Abstract: A mobile device application allows a user to participate in a collaborative discussion. The collaborative discussion may allow multiple users to collaborate in a formatted discussion on a variety of topics. The collaborative discussion may be associated with media content provided through a media reader application. A user may act as an administrator to create a collaborate discussion and configure parameters or the collaborative discussion via the user's mobile device. A user may access the media content through the media reader application and provide input to the collaborative discussion in real time. The media may include an electronic book, magazine, article or other media content. The input received from the user may include a comment, vote, brainstorm content, various collaborative engagement structures or other data. The collaborative discussion may be accessed through a mobile device application or a network browser.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventor: Richard Lang
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Publication number: 20130054450Abstract: A system for monetizing content is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Richard Lang
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Publication number: 20130052629Abstract: A collaborative learning service allows for a participant to create and share content for discussion with other participants in an online learning environment. Tagged content along with descriptive content regarding the tagged content is received from a participant. The content may be associated with a particular topic and/or forum. The content is published into a forum for discussion amongst participants. Following the publishing of the content to the online learning environment, participants, such as educators and students, may discuss, interact, and collaborate with one another regarding the content. The content may be stored in a library of topics for subsequent retrieval by any participant namely an educator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner
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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: 20130022955Abstract: A collaborative learning service allows for a participant to create and share content for discussion with other participants in an online learning environment. Tagged content along with descriptive content regarding the tagged content is received from a participant. The content may be associated with a particular topic and/or forum. The content is published into a forum for discussion amongst participants. Following the publishing of the content to the online learning environment, participants, such as educators and students, may discuss, interact, and collaborate with one another regarding the content. The content may be stored in a library of topics for subsequent retrieval by any participant namely an educator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner
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Patent number: 8327641Abstract: An electricity generation system is presented. The electricity generation system includes a solar preheater for preheating compressed discharge air, a combustor to receive the heated compressed air from the solar preheater, burn a fuel using the heated compressed air to generate hot burned gas, a first turbine to receive the hot burned gas from the combustor, expand the hot burned gas to generate exhaust gas, a heat recovery steam generator to receive the exhaust gas from the first turbine, generate vapor by heating a condensed fluid using the exhaust gas, a solar evaporator/superheater to receive a heated working fluid from the heat recovery steam generator, generate solar vapor by heating the heated working fluid, and a second turbine to drive a second generator using vapor and the solar vapor.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sebastian Walter Freund, Kevin Richard Lang, Pepe Palafox
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Publication number: 20120244505Abstract: The present invention helps generate connected communities of students and educators through access to an increased pool of granular learning resources that benefit from standardization of formats for creating and utilizing individual discussions on individual topics. The present invention also circumvents the complexity of existing repository systems by creating a standard platform format. Because this format is de facto implemented for any educator using the platform, standardized question types (e.g., discussion types or topic types) become functionally interchangeable notwithstanding any particular individuals utilizing the invention. The interchangeability of individual topics allows for creation of a global “topic library,” which may be made available to any educator using the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner
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Publication number: 20120244506Abstract: The present invention helps generate connected communities of students and educators through access to an increased pool of granular learning resources that benefit from standardization of formats for creating and utilizing individual discussions on individual topics. The present invention also circumvents the complexity of existing repository systems by creating a standard platform format. Because this format is de facto implemented for any educator using the platform, standardized question types (e.g., discussion types or topic types) become functionally interchangeable notwithstanding any particular individuals utilizing the invention. The interchangeability of individual topics allows for creation of a global “topic library,” which may be made available to any educator using the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Richard Lang, Colt Briner