Patents by Inventor Richard W. Neill

Richard W. Neill 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: 11979628
    Abstract: Centralized storage and playback of user-recorded television programming eliminates the need for expensive DVR devices to be deployed in the field. Further, the methods used to initiate storage and provide playback of stored media respect copyright principles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Stephanie Mitchko, Peter Caramanica
  • Patent number: 11064239
    Abstract: Centralized storage and playback of user-recorded television programming eliminates the need for expensive DVR devices to be deployed in the field. Further, the methods used to initiate storage and provide playback of stored media respect copyright principles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Stephanie Mitchko, Peter Caramanica
  • Patent number: 11018959
    Abstract: A configurable data collection, processing and delivery system implements a unified data-flow execution pipeline in collection, processing and delivery of data to a target within or external to a computing device. Multiple data collection sets are defined from data available to the system and organized into at least one tensor based telemetry data stream associated with a service flow. At least one dynamically modifiable execution unit is provided to process the telemetry stream and the service flow. The telemetry stream is also processed into one or more target destination delivery streams that adheres to protocol, network characteristics, and transmission process required by the set of targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: RN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Neill
  • Patent number: 10178425
    Abstract: Centralized storage and playback of user-recorded television programming eliminates the need for expensive DVR devices to be deployed in the field. Further, the methods used to initiate storage and provide playback of stored media respect copyright principles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Stephanie Mitchko, Peter Caramanica
  • Patent number: 9819984
    Abstract: Centralized storage and playback of user-recorded television programming eliminates the need for expensive DVR devices to be deployed in the field. Further, the methods used to initiate storage and provide playback of stored media respect copyright principles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Stephanie Mitchko, Peter Caramanica
  • Patent number: 9727389
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Publication number: 20160294741
    Abstract: A method and apparatus enables a feature among a plurality of features in an application loaded on a client, with the client located remotely from a server. The server receives a data profile request from the client. in response to the data profile request, a data profile is sent from the server to the client, the data profile including a profile key to identify the client, an application identification to identify the application, and a feature selector. The application uses the feature selector to enable the feature among the plurality of features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Richard W. Neill
  • Patent number: 9361380
    Abstract: A method and apparatus enables a feature among a plurality of features in an application loaded on a client, with the client located remotely from a server. The server receives a data profile request from the client. In response to the data profile request, a data profile is sent from the server to the client, the data profile including a profile key to identify the client, an application identification to identify the application, and a feature selector. The application uses the feature selector to enable the feature among the plurality of features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Neill
  • Publication number: 20150277992
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Patent number: 9059996
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Publication number: 20140164469
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Publication number: 20140074915
    Abstract: A method and apparatus enables a feature among a plurality of features in an application loaded on a client, with the client located remotely from a sewer. The server receives a data profile request from the client. In response to the data profile request, a data profile is sent from the server to the client, the data profile including a profile key to identify the client, an application identification to identify the application, and a feature selector. The application uses the feature selector to enable the feature among the plurality of features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Neill
  • Patent number: 8638937
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Patent number: 8626733
    Abstract: A method and apparatus enables a feature among a plurality of features in an application loaded on a client, with the client located remotely from a server. The server receives a data profile request from the client. In response to the data profile request, a data profile is sent from the server to the client, the data profile including a profile key to identify the client, an application identification to identify the application, and a feature selector. The application uses the feature selector to enable the feature among the plurality of features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Neill
  • Publication number: 20130046808
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: CSC Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Patent number: 8243932
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Publication number: 20110217963
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Patent number: 7904908
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Neill, Leon Rivkin
  • Publication number: 20100169368
    Abstract: A method and apparatus enables a feature among a plurality of features in an application loaded on a client, with the client located remotely from a server. The server receives a data profile request from the client. In response to the data profile request, a data profile is sent from the server to the client, the data profile including a profile key to identify the client, an application identification to identify the application, and a feature selector. The application uses the feature selector to enable the feature among the plurality of features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Richard W. Neill
  • Patent number: 7716237
    Abstract: A method and apparatus enables a feature among a plurality of features in an application loaded on a client, with the client located remotely from a server. The server receives a data profile request from the client. In response to the data profile request, a data profile is sent from the server to the client, the data profile including a profile key to identify the client, an application identification to identify the application, and a feature selector. The application uses the feature selector to enable the feature among the plurality of features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: CSC Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Neill