Patents by Inventor Robert Longwell

Robert Longwell 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: 9621928
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for dynamically generated client side streaming playlists. There is provided a method comprising receiving a request to stream a video asset for playback, retrieving, from a network, a video asset playlist corresponding to the video asset and an ad campaign playlist, generating a consolidated video playlist including the video asset playlist and the ad campaign playlist, and processing the consolidated video playlist using a media playback framework to stream a plurality of video files from the network for decoding and output to a display. Discontinuity tags within the video asset playlist may be utilized as insertion points for portions of the ad campaign playlist. The consolidated video playlist may be accessed through a local HTTP web server, advantageously allowing the use of commonly installed media playback framework models such as QuickTime X to trigger adaptive bitrate support through HTTP Live Streaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Manzari, Robert Longwell, Chang Liu, Andrew Bauch, David Brueck
  • Publication number: 20160029051
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for dynamically generated client side streaming playlists. There is provided a method comprising receiving a request to stream a video asset for playback, retrieving, from a network, a video asset playlist corresponding to the video asset and an ad campaign playlist, generating a consolidated video playlist including the video asset playlist and the ad campaign playlist, and processing the consolidated video playlist using a media playback framework to stream a plurality of video files from the network for decoding and output to a display. Discontinuity tags within the video asset playlist may be utilized as insertion points for portions of the ad campaign playlist. The consolidated video playlist may be accessed through a local HTTP web server, advantageously allowing the use of commonly installed media playback framework models such as QuickTime X to trigger adaptive bitrate support through HTTP Live Streaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Manzari, Robert Longwell, Chang Liu, Andrew Bauch, David Brueck
  • Patent number: 9189806
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for dynamically generated client side streaming playlists. There is provided a method comprising receiving a request to stream a video asset for playback, retrieving, from a network, a video asset playlist corresponding to the video asset and an ad campaign playlist, generating a consolidated video playlist including the video asset playlist and the ad campaign playlist, and processing the consolidated video playlist using a media playback framework to stream a plurality of video files from the network for decoding and output to a display. Discontinuity tags within the video asset playlist may be utilized as insertion points for portions of the ad campaign playlist. The consolidated video playlist may be accessed through a local HTTP web server, advantageously allowing the use of commonly installed media playback framework models such as QuickTime X to trigger adaptive bitrate support through HTTP Live Streaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Manzari, Robert Longwell, Chang Liu, Andrew Bauch, David Brueck
  • Publication number: 20150278884
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for dynamically generated client side streaming playlists. There is provided a method comprising receiving a request to stream a video asset for playback, retrieving, from a network, a video asset playlist corresponding to the video asset and an ad campaign playlist, generating a consolidated video playlist including the video asset playlist and the ad campaign playlist, and processing the consolidated video playlist using a media playback framework to stream a plurality of video files from the network for decoding and output to a display. Discontinuity tags within the video asset playlist may be utilized as insertion points for portions of the ad campaign playlist. The consolidated video playlist may be accessed through a local HTTP web server, advantageously allowing the use of commonly installed media playback framework models such as QuickTime X to trigger adaptive bitrate support through HTTP Live Streaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Giuseppe Manzari, Robert Longwell, Chang Liu, Andrew Bauch, David Brueck
  • Patent number: 9043484
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for dynamically generated client side streaming playlists. There is provided a method comprising receiving a request to stream a video asset for playback, retrieving, from a network, a video asset playlist corresponding to the video asset and an ad campaign playlist, generating a consolidated video playlist including the video asset playlist and the ad campaign playlist, and processing the consolidated video playlist using a media playback framework to stream a plurality of video files from the network for decoding and output to a display. Discontinuity tags within the video asset playlist may be utilized as insertion points for portions of the ad campaign playlist. The consolidated video playlist may be accessed through a local HTTP web server, advantageously allowing the use of commonly installed media playback framework models such as QuickTime X to trigger adaptive bitrate support through HTTP Live Streaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Manzari, Robert Longwell, Chang Liu, Andrew Bauch, David Brueck
  • Publication number: 20110246661
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for dynamically generated client side streaming playlists. There is provided a method comprising receiving a request to stream a video asset for playback, retrieving, from a network, a video asset playlist corresponding to the video asset and an ad campaign playlist, generating a consolidated video playlist including the video asset playlist and the ad campaign playlist, and processing the consolidated video playlist using a media playback framework to stream a plurality of video files from the network for decoding and output to a display. Discontinuity tags within the video asset playlist may be utilized as insertion points for portions of the ad campaign playlist. The consolidated video playlist may be accessed through a local HTTP web server, advantageously allowing the use of commonly installed media playback framework models such as QuickTime X to trigger adaptive bitrate support through HTTP Live Streaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Manzari, Robert Longwell, Chang Liu, Andrew Bauch, David Brueck
  • Patent number: 6736191
    Abstract: A heat exchanger having a set of heat exchanging coils supported in a horizontal direction. The coils operate to exchange heat in fluids provided to the coils from a source device via a supply header tube and returned to the source device (or provided to a second device) via a return tube. A backbone supports the heat exchanging coils. Preferably, the backbone runs inside the heat exchanging coils. A bracket attached to the backbone secures a set of exchange tube supports to which the exchanging coils are attached. The heat exchanger provides a strong structure that is able to withstand currents and tidal action when mounted under a pier or in other aquatic environments. An adjustable riser device provides for flexible installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Power Engineering Contractors, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Lindberg, Robert Longwell, David Mik, Danny Reynolds