Patents by Inventor Stephen F. Brown
Stephen F. Brown 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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Patent number: 11948015Abstract: Disclosed are platforms for communicating among one or more otherwise independent systems involved in controlling functions of buildings or other sites having switchable optical devices deployed therein. Such independent systems include a window control system and one or more other independent systems such as systems that control residential home products (e.g., thermostats, smoke alarms, etc.), HVAC systems, security systems, lighting control systems, and the like. Together the systems control and/or monitor multiple features and/or products, including switchable windows and other infrastructure of a site, which may be a commercial, residential, or public site.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: View, Inc.Inventors: Dhairya Shrivastava, Stephen Clark Brown, Ronald F. Cadet
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Patent number: 8311095Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing transcoding between bitstreams coded by hybrid video codecs which uses fewer resources than decoding/decompressing the original bitstream and recoding/recompressing it to the second format. According to a specific embodiment, the present method can exploits the similarity of the standard video compression algorithms to, where possible, convert encoded parameters in the incoming bitstreams directly into encoded parameters which constitute compliant data for the outgoing bitstream.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Onmobile Global LimitedInventors: Stephen F. Brown, Marwan A. Jabri
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Publication number: 20090196344Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing transcoding between bitstreams coded by hybrid video codecs which uses fewer resources than decoding/decompressing the original bitstream and recoding/recompressing it to the second format. According to a specific embodiment, the present method can exploits the similarity of the standard video compression algorithms to, where possible, convert encoded parameters in the incoming bitstreams directly into encoded parameters which constitute compliant data for the outgoing bitstream.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicants: Dilithium Networks, Incorporated, Dilithium Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Stephen F. Brown, Marwan A. Jabri
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Publication number: 20090097563Abstract: A method for handling video bitstream errors in a multimedia gateway device wherein a gateway device detects errors in the incoming video bitstream and sends a signal to the originating device to refresh the bitstream without need of error detection from an end terminating device. When the terminating device signals for the video bitstream to be refreshed, the gateway locally generates and transmits an appropriate refresh frame. The invention allows the gateway to handle errors for devices such as streaming and message servers that have no built-in error handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: Dilithium Networks Pty LimitedInventors: Stephen F. Brown, Marwan A. Jabri
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Patent number: 7465108Abstract: A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power to the surveillance equipment. The base is constructed to be tamper resistant and immovable by manual means. A substantially hollow support pole includes a lower portion detachably mounted to the base, and an upper portion mounted to the platform. Wires and cables for connecting the surveillance equipment with the electronics and power supply are run through the support pole. Power to the system may be supplied through existing power sources, for example a 120V power source. A current breaker secured in an environmentally protected housing on the exterior of the surveillance system connected to the power supply and the electronics and surveillance equipment.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Cam Guard Systems, Inc.Inventor: Stephen F. Brown
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Publication number: 20080100707Abstract: A transportable surveillance system comprises a base configured to maintain the transportable surveillance system in an upright freestanding position and to substantially prevent movement of the base by hand. A camera is positioned above the base at a height sufficient to put the camera substantially out of reach of a person who may want to tamper with the camera. The camera is configured to obtain video data of objects in the vicinity of the surveillance system. Electronics equipment is configured to transmit the video data between the surveillance system and a remote monitoring location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Cam Guard Systems, Inc.Inventor: Stephen F. Brown
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Publication number: 20040258404Abstract: A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power to the surveillance equipment. The base is constructed to be tamper resistant and immovable by manual means. A substantially hollow support pole includes a lower portion detachably mounted to the base, and an upper portion mounted to the platform. Wires and cables for connecting the surveillance equipment with the electronics and power supply are run through the support pole. Power to the system may be supplied through existing power sources, for example a 120V power source. A current breaker secured in an environmentally protected housing on the exterior of the surveillance system connected to the power supply and the electronics and surveillance equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Stephen F. Brown
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Publication number: 20040252761Abstract: A method for handling video bitstream errors in a multimedia gateway device wherein a gateway device detects errors in the incoming video bitstream and sends a signal to the originating device to refresh the bitstream without need of error detection from an end terminating device. When the terminating device signals for the video bitstream to be refreshed, the gateway locally generates and transmits an appropriate refresh frame. The invention allows the gateway to handle errors for devices such as streaming and message servers that have no built-in error handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Dilithium Networks Pty Limited (an Australian corporation)Inventors: Stephen F. Brown, Marwan A. Jabri
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Publication number: 20040057521Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing transcoding between bitstreams coded by hybrid video codecs which uses fewer resources than decoding/decompressing the original bitstream and recoding/recompressing it to the second format. According to a specific embodiment, the present method can exploits the similarity of the standard video compression algorithms to, where possible, convert encoded parameters in the incoming bitstreams directly into encoded parameters which constitute compliant data for the outgoing bitstream.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Macchina Pty Ltd.Inventors: Stephen F. Brown, Marwan A. Jabri
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Patent number: 6709172Abstract: A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power to the surveillance equipment. The base is constructed to be tamper resistant and immovable by manual means. A substantially hollow support pole includes a lower portion detachably mounted to the base, and an upper portion mounted to the platform. Wires and cables for connecting the surveillance equipment with the electronics and power supply are run through the support pole. Power to the system may be supplied through existing power sources, for example a 120V power source. A current breaker secured in an environmentally protected housing on the exterior of the surveillance system connected to the power supply and the electronics and surveillance equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Cam Watch Systems, Inc.Inventor: Stephen F. Brown
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Publication number: 20040049970Abstract: A surface fishing lure includes a body, a hydrodynamic lip, a hook attachment, a line attachment, a counterweight, a propeller, and a propeller stabilizer. Advantageously, a surface fishing lure utilizing a preferred embodiment of the present invention is significantly more successful in attracting and catching large game fish, such as Muskie.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventor: Stephen F. Brown
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Publication number: 20020176712Abstract: A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power to the surveillance equipment. The base is constructed to be tamper resistant and immovable by manual means. A substantially hollow support pole includes a lower portion detachably mounted to the base, and an upper portion mounted to the platform. Wires and cables for connecting the surveillance equipment with the electronics and power supply are run through the support pole. Power to the system may be supplied through existing power sources, for example a 120V power source. A current breaker secured in an environmentally protected housing on the exterior of the surveillance system connected to the power supply and the electronics and surveillance equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Stephen F. Brown