Patents by Inventor Stephen G. Perlman

Stephen G. Perlman 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).

  • Publication number: 20090119737
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a server that generates a stream of streaming interactive video and/or audio. Means for multicasting the stream to a plurality of client devices accommodating different device video, audio and/or network characteristics, and means for allowing input from one or more of the client devices to control the streaming interactive video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: OnLive, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, Roger van der Laan
  • Publication number: 20090118018
    Abstract: A method comprising running a game or application on a server of a hosting service system and constantly recording video/audio output of the game or application in a delay buffer. On periodic intervals reports are made to the hosting service system by a watchdog process whether the game or application is running smoothly. If the watchdog process fails to report in during a periodic interval, then collecting, by the hosting service system any available machine state of the game or application along with the video/audio recorded by the delay buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: OnLive, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, Roger van der Laan
  • Publication number: 20090119730
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a plurality of servers arranged in a parallel processing configuration to create a plurality of streams of low-latency streaming interactive video. Each server produces a stream of low-latency streaming interactive video. A unit combines the plurality of streams into a new stream of low-latency streaming interactive video. The unit is also operable to provide a user interface that allows real-time interactive manipulation of the resulting combined streams by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: OnLive, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, Roger van der Laan
  • Publication number: 20090119738
    Abstract: A plurality of servers whose video output is coupled to video compression apparatus that transmits streaming interactive video to a plurality of users, with a feedback loop whereby the streaming interactive video is recursively combined within the video output of the plurality of servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: OnLive, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, Roger Van der Laan
  • Publication number: 20090119731
    Abstract: A method comprising running a web browser on one or more servers of a service center, and hosting files for a web page on a storage unit associated with the one or more servers. Upon receiving user input from a client device to the web browser at the service center, streaming interactive video web page is transmitted to the client device with substantially no detectable latency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: OnLive, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, Roger van der Laan
  • Publication number: 20090067402
    Abstract: A system and method are described for dynamically adapting the communication characteristics of a multiple antenna system (MAS) with multi-user (MU) transmissions (“MU-MAS”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Antonio Forenza, Robert W. Heath, JR., Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7493078
    Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a reflector dish and a unit attached at a distal end of an arm to receive satellite signals reflected from the reflector dish. The unit includes at least one low-noise block converter (LNB) to receive the satellite signals and a wireless communication transceiver that operates to transmit and receive video and data information within a surrounding range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: OnLive, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7471665
    Abstract: A network for wireless transmission of data includes a source access point, a destination device and a plurality of wireless repeaters that provide a transmission link between the source access point and the destination device. The plurality of access points each includes a single transceiver with separate transmitter and receiver sections operable to simultaneously transmit and receive data on different frequency channels. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: OnLive, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7463737
    Abstract: A system for processing multimedia channels is described comprising: transmitting decryption keys for decrypting the multimedia channels, the keys encrypted in both a first encryption format and a second encryption format; the keys encrypted in the first encryption format being decryptable by a first type of multimedia receiver; and the keys encrypted in the second encryption format being decryptable by a second type of multimedia receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Digeo, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Gillon, Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7451839
    Abstract: A system and method are described for powering a vehicle using radio frequency (“RF”) signals. For example, a method according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: positioning a plurality of RF generators beneath the road surface of a roadway, the RF generators configured to transmit RF signals in the direction of vehicles traveling over the roadway; coupling a rectenna on a vehicle, the rectenna configured to receive the RF signals transmitted from the RF generators and to generate power from the RF signals; and using the power generated by the rectenna to power the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Rearden, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7451951
    Abstract: An apparatus is described comprising: an aircraft having one or more control surfaces; and one or more micro-electro mechanical systems (“MEM S”) actuators to control the movement of the one or more control surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Rearden, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Publication number: 20080216126
    Abstract: A video repository unit includes a plurality of disk drives arranged in a redundant array and circuitry to control writing/reading of video programs to/from the redundant array. A wireless transceiver receives video programs and transmits a selected video program to a remote viewer responsive to a request received by the wireless transceiver. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7418053
    Abstract: A method is described comprising: transmitting a training signal from each antenna of a base station to each of a plurality of client devices, each of the client devices analyzing each training signal to generate channel characterization data, and transmitting the channel characterization data back to the base station; storing the channel characterization data for each of the plurality of client devices; receiving data to be transmitted to each of the client devices; and precoding the data using the channel characterization data associated with each respective client device to generate precoded data signals for each antenna of the base station; and transmitting the precoded data signals through each antenna of the base station to each respective client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Rearden, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, Tim Cotter
  • Publication number: 20080165752
    Abstract: A method of operation for wireless transmission of data to one or more destination devices across a network that includes a plurality of access points disposed about a building, each access point having a first transmission range of maximum bandwidth and a second transmission range of signal interference, the access points being arranged in a topology wherein each access point is spaced-apart from a nearest neighboring access point by a first distance less than the first transmission range. The data is transmitted by a first access point; then it is repeated by a series of additional access points that extends across the topology. Re-transmission of the data occurs in a manner wherein any pair of access points transmitting on the same channel is separated by a distance greater than the second transmission range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: OnLive, Inc. (A Delaware Corporation)
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7398540
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning channels within a home entertain system by connecting multiple consumer electronics devices to a central electronics device with an internal tuner. The consumer electronics devices are connected in a hub and spoke configuration, with each one being directly connected to the central electronics device. In the hub and spoke configuration, all signals in the home entertainment system are accessible by the central electronics device. Accordingly, the central electronics device can process, route, or otherwise respond to any signal. As such, the central electronics device uses an electronic programming guide (EPG) to differentiate scrambled signals from non-scrambled signals. The scrambled signals are routed to an electronics device, such as a cable box, for descrambling and are sent back to the central electronics device. The non-scrambled signals are tuned by the tuner within the central electronics device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Patent number: 7386129
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is described for processing multimedia channels comprising: encrypting a first group of multimedia channels using a first type of encryption to produce a first group of encrypted multimedia channels; encrypting the first group of multimedia channels using a second type of encryption to produce a second group of encrypted multimedia channels; concurrently transmitting the first group of encrypted multimedia channels with the second group of multimedia channels to a plurality of multimedia subscribers having multimedia receivers capable of decrypting the first group of encrypted multimedia channels and/or the second group of multimedia channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Digeo, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Publication number: 20070285560
    Abstract: A system and method are described for performing motion capture on stop-motion animated characters. For example, a method according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: embedding phosphor within a moldable material; forming one or more stop-motion objects from the moldable material to create a first phosphor pattern; exposing the moldable material to a light source; removing the light source; and capturing the first phosphor pattern with a first set of one or more cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Stephen G. Perlman
  • Publication number: 20070285514
    Abstract: A system and method are described for performing motion capture on a subject. For example, a method according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: mixing phosphorescent makeup with a makeup base; applying the mixture of phosphorescent makeup and makeup base to surface regions of a motion capture subject; strobing a light source on and off, the light source charging phosphor within the phosphorescent makeup when on; and strobing the shutters of a first plurality of cameras synchronously with the strobing of the light source to capture images of the phosphorescent makeup, wherein the shutters are open when the light source is off and the shutters are closed when the light source is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, John Speck, Roger Van der Laan, Kenneth A. Pearce, Lisa Jo Cohen, Kelly Leigh Tunstall
  • Publication number: 20070285559
    Abstract: A system and method are described for performing motion capture on a subject using fluorescent lamps. For example, a system according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: a synchronization signal generator to generate one or more synchronization signals; one or more fluorescent lamps configured to strobe on and off responsive to a first one of the one or more synchronization signals, the fluorescent lamps charging phosphorescent makeup, paint or dye applied to a subject for a motion capture session; and a plurality of cameras having shutters strobed synchronously with the strobing of the light source to capture images of the phosphorescent paint, wherein the shutters are open when the light source is off and the shutters are closed when the light source is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen G. Perlman, John Speck, Roger Van der Laan, David Allan Johnson
  • Patent number: 7305472
    Abstract: A server system provides a client system with access to a number of services. For each service, if a given service provider is overloaded or if the client is unable to contact that provider, the client can contact another service provider capable of providing the requested service. The server system provides information to the client system identifying a list of services that the server system provides. For each service in the list of services, the information may include a service name identifying the service, and a unique port identifying each service provider for that service, so that one service name can be used in accessing multiple service providers of a desired service. A request from the client may include a service name identifying the desired service, and a port selected from ports provided by the server system that corresponds to a service provider for the desired service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Lee S. Mighdoll, Bruce A. Leak, Stephen G. Perlman, Phillip Y. Goldman