Patents by Inventor Scott Pirdy

Scott Pirdy 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).

  • Methods and Apparatus for Updating Digital Television Firmware
    Publication number: 20100058421
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using broadcast bandwidth for updating firmware of digital televisions may include identifying a portion of unused bandwidth corresponding to a television station; selecting at least one update module, the update module comprising an update to firmware of a digital television; transmitting, via the unused bandwidth of the television station, the at least one update module; and receiving by a digital television, the at least one update module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: UPDATELOGIC
    Inventors: Steven Hastings, Scott Pirdy, Christine Nevin
  • Physical security system for portable computer/port replicator
    Patent number: 6151218
    Abstract: A docking system, including a portable computer and a docking unit, operates by latching the portable computer to the docking unit. A docking bay arrangement is used so that the portable computer's keyboard is accessible and usable by the user. A latch control system, which is controlled from the portable computer, provides security by preventing removal of the portable computer from the docking unit by unauthorized persons. This prevents theft, since the docking unit in turn is secured to the work area by a cable system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Pirdy, Allan Scott Baucom, Richard Hennessy, Scott Giordano, Sergio Parise