Patents by Inventor Stephen Hird

Stephen Hird 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: 20240223821
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for providing a single video management system for managing both live streaming and video file media content, wherein the video management system will receive any readable media content, process it to generate the highest quality output media file based on the source media file, apply security as directed by the content owner, manage the storage and retention of the output media file for the duration of time needed, and then remove the output media file once the duration of availability of the output media file has expired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen Hird
  • Patent number: 7127652
    Abstract: An X-Tree test apparatus for testing combinatorial logic circuits in a multiplexed digital system. The apparatus includes a plurality of contacts for electrical connection with pins on a device under test. A first driver drives a logic one signal, and a second driver drives a logic zero signal, both of which are used for testing the device. Multiplexing circuitry selectively connects the first driver and the second driver with each of the plurality of contacts and device pins. A receiver, connected with the device under test, measures a response from the logic circuit under test to the logic one and zero signals to determine if it functions as intended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dayton Norrgard, Stephen Hird, John Siefers
  • Publication number: 20040250190
    Abstract: An X-Tree test apparatus for testing combinatorial logic circuits in a multiplexed digital system. The apparatus includes a plurality of contacts for electrical connection with pins on a device under test. A first driver drives a logic one signal, and a second driver drives a logic zero signal, both of which are used for testing the device. Multiplexing circuitry selectively connects the first driver and the second driver with each of the plurality of contacts and device pins. A receiver, connected with the device under test, measures a response from the logic circuit under test to the logic one and zero signals to determine if it functions as intended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Dayton Norrgard, Stephen Hird, John Siefers
  • Patent number: 6801863
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a resistive fault in an electrical conductor is presented. The apparatus of the invention includes an oscillating signal generator that applies an oscillating signal to the electrical conductor under test. The apparatus includes a measuring device for measuring the potential between the electrical conductor under test and a reference node. Such measurements are obtained both when the apparatus is disconnected from the electrical conductor under test and when the apparatus is connected to the electrical conductor under test. A difference in the measurements indicates that the connectivity of the electrical conductor is intact, whereas no difference indicates that a resistive fault exists somewhere in the electrical conductor. For greater accuracy, the longitudinal balance of the disconnected apparatus and connected apparatus measurements are calculated to determine connectivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hird, John E Siefers, Kevin G Chandler
  • Publication number: 20040181348
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a resistive fault in an electrical conductor is presented. The apparatus of the invention includes an oscillating signal generator that applies an oscillating signal to the electrical conductor under test. The apparatus includes a measuring device for measuring the potential between the electrical conductor under test and a reference node. Such measurements are obtained both when the apparatus is disconnected from the electrical conductor under test and when the apparatus is connected to the electrical conductor under test. A difference in the measurements indicates that the connectivity of the electrical conductor is intact, whereas no difference indicates that a resistive fault exists somewhere in the electrical conductor. For greater accuracy, the longitudinal balance of the disconnected apparatus and connected apparatus measurements are calculated to determine connectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen Hird, John E. Siefers, Kevin G. Chandler