Patents by Inventor Roderick Mackenzie

Roderick Mackenzie 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: 11502852
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle identification of media, source, and consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Maccini, Roderick MacKenzie, Joseph V. Gallagher, Michelle Avary
  • Publication number: 20220029828
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle identification of media, source, and consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Maccini, Roderick MacKenzie, Joseph V. Gallagher, Michelle Avary
  • Patent number: 11171792
    Abstract: A method for reporting in vehicle media consumption and user interaction with a vehicle. The method including receiving raw data of media and vehicle usage of a vehicle by a platform device, the platform device including storage, operation controls, a microprocessor, a memory component, I/O inputs and outputs and an operating system installed and running thereon; processing the raw data to remove at least one obfuscation function to anonymize at least a portion of a personally identifiable information; and producing a report with the processed raw data relating to the user interaction vehicle and the media content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Maccini, Roderick MacKenzie, Joseph V. Gallagher, Rafael Saavedra, Peter Williams, Robert M Favre
  • Publication number: 20200134671
    Abstract: A method for reporting in vehicle media consumption and user interaction with a vehicle. The method including receiving raw data of media and vehicle usage of a vehicle by a platform device, the platform device including storage, operation controls, a microprocessor, a memory component, I/O inputs and outputs and an operating system installed and running thereon; processing the raw data to remove at least one obfuscation function to anonymize at least a portion of a personally identifiable information; and producing a report with the processed raw data relating to the user interaction vehicle and the media content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Maccini, Roderick MacKenzie, Joseph V. Gallagher, Rafael Saavedra, Peter Williams, Robert M Favre
  • Patent number: 10530877
    Abstract: A method and system for measuring and analyzing in vehicle media consumption and user interaction with a vehicle through an in vehicle entertainment system located in the vehicle. The in vehicle entertainment system receives media content. The method and system monitors both the media content and user interaction with the vehicle with content and interaction measurement software stored in the storage of the head unit of the vehicle as a module on the in vehicle entertainment system. The content measurement software directly records data relative to the media content being played or user interaction, in real time, as a data set and transmits the data set relative to the media content being played and user interaction to at least one immutable distributed ledger. The data set includes at least the local time of the start of the media content or the user interaction and is hashed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Maccini, Roderick MacKenzie, Joseph V. Gallagher, Rafael Saavedra, Peter Williams
  • Patent number: 10523351
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle identification of media, source, and advertisement consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved. This includes real time measurement and analysis of advertisement effectiveness for a large number of users across a specified region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, Robert J. Maccini, Joseph V. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 10523772
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle media consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved. This includes stored media such as DVDs, streaming media, internet video (including OTT programming), broadcast television utilizing ATSC 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, Robert J. Maccini, Joseph V. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20190312941
    Abstract: A method and system for measuring and analyzing in vehicle media consumption and user interaction with a vehicle through an in vehicle entertainment system located in the vehicle. The in vehicle entertainment system receives media content. The method and system monitors both the media content and user interaction with the vehicle with content and interaction measurement software stored in the storage of the head unit of the vehicle as a module on the in vehicle entertainment system. The content measurement software directly records data relative to the media content being played or user interaction, in real time, as a data set and transmits the data set relative to the media content being played and user interaction to at least one immutable distributed ledger. The data set includes at least the local time of the start of the media content or the user interaction and is hashed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Maccini, Roderick MacKenzie, Joseph V. Gallagher, Rafael Saavedra, Peter Williams
  • Publication number: 20190158614
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle media consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved. This includes stored media such as DVDs, streaming media, internet video (including OTT programming), broadcast television utilizing ATSC 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, Robert J. Maccini, Joseph V. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20190074920
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle identification of media, source, and advertisement consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved. This includes real time measurement and analysis of advertisement effectiveness for a large number of users across a specified region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, Robert J. Maccini, Joseph V. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 10165070
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle identification of media, source and, consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Drive Time Metrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, Michelle Avary, Robert J. Maccini, Joseph V. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20160100018
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel and unique system and method for cross channel in-vehicle media consumption measurement and analysis. Real-time measurement and analysis of all applicable forms of media that a driver or passenger may consume inside of an automobile can be achieved. This includes AM/FM radio, Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS), stored media such as CDs, MP3s & DVDs, streaming media, internet radio, audio books, podcasts, text-to-speech content, use of hands-free calling and other forms of audio, including content routed to the In Vehicle Entertainment (IVE) system through integration with a smartphone, media player or other similar external Consumer Electronic (CE) device via wired or wireless connectivity, including but not limited to USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and the like, and also including integration platforms such as Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto, Harman Aha Radio, Panasonic Aupeo, Pioneer Zypr, Ford Sync, MirrorLink, Airbiquity Choreo, and the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, Michelle Avary, Robert J. Maccini, Joseph V. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 8902077
    Abstract: A subsea communication system is used to communicate between a position that is proximal to a surface of the sea and an apparatus of the seabed. The subsea communication system includes an umbilicalless communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, John A. Kerr, Alan J. Johnston
  • Patent number: 8042629
    Abstract: A snow traction unit to replace a wheel of an all wheel drive vehicle which includes a frame supporting two carrier wheels; said carrier wheels being spaced apart a distance greater than their combined radii; an endless snow contacting track mounted for rotation on said carrier wheels; a track contacting surface provided between the lower extremities of said carrier wheels; a drive engagement means for engaging the drive shaft of the vehicle and for driving at least one of said carrier wheels; the arrangement of the width of the track, the spacing between the carrier wheels and the track contacting surface resulting in the vehicle having a force imprint less than 250 Kg/square meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Roderick Mackenzie
  • Publication number: 20100219004
    Abstract: A snow traction unit to replace a wheel of an all wheel drive vehicle which includes a frame supporting two carrier wheels; said carrier wheels being spaced apart a distance greater than their combined radii; an endless snow contacting track mounted for rotation on said carrier wheels; a track contacting surface provided between the lower extremities of said carrier wheels; a drive engagement means for engaging the drive shaft of the vehicle and for driving at least one of said carrier wheels; the arrangement of the width of the track, the spacing between the carrier wheels and the track contacting surface resulting in the vehicle having a force imprint less than 250 Kg/square metre.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Roderick Mackenzie
  • Patent number: 7261162
    Abstract: A subsea communications module includes an interface to communicate with a surface facility over a communications link using a packet-based protocol. The communications link can be implemented with a fiber optic line, wire-based line, and/or other types of communications lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Gregor E. Deans, Roderick MacKenzie, John A. Kerr, David J. Mathis, Eric Smedstad
  • Publication number: 20070053629
    Abstract: A system for use in a subsea environment includes at least one fiber optic cable for connection to surface equipment, and a subsea optical junction assembly connected to the at least one fiber optic cable. The system further includes subsea components, and plural fiber optic cables connected to corresponding subsea components. The subsea optical junction assembly couples the at least one fiber optic cable for connection with the surface equipment to the plural fiber optic cables connected to the subsea components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ramaswamy Meyyappan, Roderick MacKenzie, Michael Birch, Gregor Deans
  • Publication number: 20070000667
    Abstract: A subsea communication system is used to communicate between a position that is proximal to a surface of the sea and an apparatus of the seabed. The subsea communication system includes an umbilicalless communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Roderick MacKenzie, John Kerr, Alan Johnston
  • Patent number: 7123162
    Abstract: A subsea communication system is used to communicate between a position that is proximal to a surface of the sea and an apparatus of the seabed. The subsea communication system includes an umbilicalless communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Roderick Mackenzie, John A. Kerr, Alan Johnston
  • Patent number: 7040146
    Abstract: A soil or snow probe which incorporates a load cell in the probe head and also an accelerometer so that a vertical strength profile of the snow or soil can be established. The device does not need to be driven at a constant speed and can be manually driven into the soil or snow. The resistance to penetration is measured using a load cell which incorporates a low duro polymer selected for its ability to behave like a non compressible fluid. The device is portable and provides data quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Himachal Safety Systems Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Roderick Mackenzie, Warwick Payten