Patents by Inventor Todd ROCKOFF

Todd ROCKOFF 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: 12658971
    Abstract: A wireless transmitter and antenna are provided on the transmit side, and a receiver and an antenna are provided on the receive side. A transmitter receives samples from a video source via media signals, permutes the input samples into input vectors, and encodes each input vector with reference to a set of orthogonal codes to produce analog SSVT signals per encoder. The wireless transmitter modulates the SSVT signals generated by the SSVT transmitter onto one or more carrier frequency signals. Once modulated, the carrier frequency signals are then broadcast by the antenna. On the receive side, the antenna receives the broadcast and provides the modulated carrier signals to the wireless receiver. In response, the wireless receiver demodulates the carrier frequency signals and produces the corresponding analog SSVT signals, which are then decoded into reconstructions of the input media samples into output vectors, which are then permuted into output samples that are sent to a video sink for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: HYPHY USA Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Hannebauer, Todd Rockoff
  • Patent number: 12646481
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a distributor that receives a stream of digital video samples and distributes the digital video samples into vectors in a buffer per a permutation. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) per vector receives from its corresponding vector the digital video samples and converts the digital video samples into analog video samples. Each source driver includes a collector that receives analog video samples from each DAC and stores the analog video samples of the corresponding vector, and amplifiers that receive the stored analog video samples in parallel from the collector and amplifies the stored analog video samples onto a column of the display panel. Synchronization uses modified MFM and sample phase alignment. The source drivers are integrated with the substrate of the display panel using transistors. An AR/VR headset uses analog video transport between processor and visor and transmits and receives wirelessly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: HYPHY USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eyal Friedman, Robert J. Clarke, Alex Henzen, Dean Rubine, Todd Rockoff
  • Publication number: 20260134816
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a distributor that receives a stream of digital video samples and distributes the digital video samples into vectors in a buffer per a permutation. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) per vector receives from its corresponding vector the digital video samples and converts the digital video samples into analog video samples. A wiring harness transports each series of analog video samples to a source driver of a display panel of a display unit. Each source driver includes a collector that receives analog video samples from each DAC and stores the analog video samples of the corresponding vector, and amplifiers that receive the stored analog video samples in parallel from the collector and amplifies the stored analog video samples onto a column of the display panel. Synchronization uses modified MFM and sample phase alignment. The source drivers are integrated with the substrate of the display panel using transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2025
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Inventors: Eyal FRIEDMAN, Robert J. CLARKE, Alex HENZEN, Dean RUBINE, Todd ROCKOFF
  • Patent number: 12625655
    Abstract: Video samples from a camera or cameras of a mobile device are sent as analog levels to a system-on-chip (SoC) or other processor of the device. The analog levels are the analog video samples or be an encoded form of the video samples. The samples are converted to digital and interpolated within the SoC to produce digital RGB samples suitable for display. Or, the analog video samples are interpolated within the SoC using analog processing to produce analog RGB samples. Or, only the G samples are transmitted to the SoC, and processed using analog processing. After processing within the SoC, the samples are sent as analog levels or in encoded form to a corresponding receiver of a display integrated with column drivers. Digital functionality of the DDIC of the display is moved into the SoC or into circuitry separate from, and connected to, the SoC via an MIPI DSI interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: HYPHY USA Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Vehling, Eyal Friedman, Alex Henzen, Robert Steven Hannebauer, Dean Rubine, Todd Rockoff
  • Publication number: 20260094581
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a distributor that receives a stream of digital video samples and distributes the digital video samples into vectors in a buffer per a permutation. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) per vector receives from its corresponding vector the digital video samples and converts the digital video samples into analog video samples. Each source driver includes a collector that receives analog video samples from each DAC and stores the analog video samples of the corresponding vector, and amplifiers that receive the stored analog video samples in parallel from the collector and amplifies the stored analog video samples onto a column of the display panel. Synchronization uses modified MFM and sample phase alignment. The source drivers are integrated with the substrate of the display panel using transistors. An AR/VR headset uses analog video transport between processor and visor and transmits and receives wirelessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Eyal FRIEDMAN, Robert J. CLARKE, Alex HENZEN, Dean RUBINE, Todd ROCKOFF
  • Publication number: 20260074739
    Abstract: Infrastructure electronics equipment incorporates infrastructure Local-Site Transports (LSTs). LSTs convey payload sampled signals over imperfect electromagnetic (EM) pathways whose physical properties are usually unknown when the equipment (e.g., Cameras, Displays, Set-Top Boxes) is manufactured. Prior LSTs hedge against EM pathway degradation in several ways: requiring high-quality cables (e.g., HDMI); restricting transmission distance, (e.g., HDMI); and/or reducing quality, via compression, to extend transmission distance somewhat (e.g., Ethernet). The subject of this disclosure is an infrastructure LST for sampled signals that causes the physical errors inevitably arising from propagation of sensory payloads over imperfect EM pathways to manifest in a perceptually benign manner, leveraging legacy infrastructure and reducing costs to achieve a favorable ratio of fidelity to transmission distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2025
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Inventors: Rob HANNEBAUER, Todd ROCKOFF, Dean RUBINE
  • Patent number: 12531007
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a distributor that receives a stream of digital video samples and distributes the digital video samples into vectors in a buffer per a permutation. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) per vector receives from its corresponding vector the digital video samples and converts the digital video samples into analog video samples. A wiring harness transports each series of analog video samples to a source driver of a display panel of a display unit. Each source driver includes a collector that receives analog video samples from each DAC and stores the analog video samples of the corresponding vector, and amplifiers that receive the stored analog video samples in parallel from the collector and amplifies the stored analog video samples onto a column of the display panel. Synchronization uses modified MFM and sample phase alignment. The source drivers are integrated with the substrate of the display panel using transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: HYPHY USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eyal Friedman, Robert J. Clarke, Alex Henzen, Dean Rubine, Todd Rockoff
  • Patent number: 12506510
    Abstract: Infrastructure electronics equipment incorporates infrastructure Local-Site Transports (LSTs). LSTs convey payload sampled signals over imperfect electromagnetic (EM) pathways whose physical properties are usually unknown when the equipment (e.g., Cameras, Displays, Set-Top Boxes) is manufactured. Prior LSTs hedge against EM pathway degradation in several ways: requiring high-quality cables (e.g., HDMI); restricting transmission distance, (e.g., HDMI); and/or reducing quality, via compression, to extend transmission distance somewhat (e.g., Ethernet). The subject of this disclosure is an infrastructure LST for sampled signals that causes the physical errors inevitably arising from propagation of sensory payloads over imperfect EM pathways to manifest in a perceptually benign manner, leveraging legacy infrastructure and reducing costs to achieve a favorable ratio of fidelity to transmission distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: HYPHY USA Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Hannebauer, Todd Rockoff, Dean Rubine
  • Publication number: 20250124652
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a distributor that receives a stream of digital video samples and distributes these samples into vectors in a buffer per a permutation. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) per vector receives from its corresponding vector the digital video samples and converts the digital video samples into analog video samples. Each source driver includes a collector that receives analog video samples from each DAC and stores the analog video samples of the corresponding vector, and amplifiers that receive the stored analog video samples in parallel from the collector and amplifies the stored analog video samples onto a column of the display panel. An AR/VR headset uses analog video transport to its processor, and from the processor to a display of the visor. Analog video transport is used between a camera and processor and between processor and display. Analog video is transmitted to or within the headset wired or wirelessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Eyal FRIEDMAN, Robert J. CLARKE, Alex HENZEN, Dean RUBINE, Todd ROCKOFF, Simon MOLLOY
  • Publication number: 20250069565
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a distributor that receives a stream of digital video samples and distributes the digital video samples into vectors in a buffer per a permutation. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) per vector receives from its corresponding vector the digital video samples and converts the digital video samples into analog video samples. Each source driver includes a collector that receives analog video samples from each DAC and stores the analog video samples of the corresponding vector, and amplifiers that receive the stored analog video samples in parallel from the collector and amplifies the stored analog video samples onto a column of the display panel. Synchronization uses modified MFM and sample phase alignment. The source drivers are integrated with the substrate of the display panel using transistors. An AR/VR headset uses analog video transport between processor and visor and transmits and receives wirelessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Eyal FRIEDMAN, Robert J. CLARKE, Alex HENZEN, Dean RUBINE, Todd ROCKOFF
  • Patent number: 12112718
    Abstract: A video display includes a display panel with gate drivers and source drivers. Each of said the source drivers is arranged to receive a discrete-time continuous-amplitude signal representing a video stream over a transmission medium and to decode the signal using demodulation to produce a plurality of samples for output on outputs of the source drivers. At least one of the source drivers is arranged to extract a gate driver timing control signal from the signal and to output the gate driver control signal to the gate drivers in order to synchronize the gate drivers with outputs of the source drives, whereby the video stream is displayed on the display panel of the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: HYPHY USA Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Henzen, Todd Rockoff
  • Publication number: 20240282241
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a distributor that receives a stream of digital video samples and distributes the digital video samples into vectors in a buffer per a permutation. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) per vector receives from its corresponding vector the digital video samples and converts the digital video samples into analog video samples. A wiring harness transports each series of analog video samples to a source driver of a display panel of a display unit. Each source driver includes a collector that receives analog video samples from each DAC and stores the analog video samples of the corresponding vector, and amplifiers that receive the stored analog video samples in parallel from the collector and amplifies the stored analog video samples onto a column of the display panel. Synchronization uses modified MFM and sample phase alignment. The source drivers are integrated with the substrate of the display panel using transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Eyal FRIEDMAN, Robert J. CLARKE, Alex HENZEN, Dean RUBINE, Todd ROCKOFF
  • Publication number: 20240281187
    Abstract: Video samples from a camera or cameras of a mobile device are sent as analog levels to a system-on-chip (SoC) or other processor of the device. The analog levels are the analog video samples or be an encoded form of the video samples. The samples are converted to digital and interpolated within the SoC to produce digital RGB samples suitable for display. Or, the analog video samples are interpolated within the SoC using analog processing to produce analog RGB samples. Or, only the G samples are transmitted to the SoC, and processed using analog processing. After processing within the SoC, the samples are sent as analog levels or in encoded form to a corresponding receiver of a display integrated with column drivers. Digital functionality of the DDIC of the display is moved into the SoC or into circuitry separate from, and connected to, the SoC via an MIPI DSI interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: HYPHY USA Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. VEHLING, Eyal FRIEDMAN, Alex HENZEN, Robert Steven HANNEBAUER, Dean RUBINE, Todd ROCKOFF
  • Patent number: 12039951
    Abstract: A video display includes a display panel with gate drivers and source drivers. Each of said the source drivers is arranged to receive a discrete-time continuous-amplitude signal representing a video stream over a transmission medium and to decode the signal using demodulation to produce a plurality of samples for output on outputs of the source drivers. At least one of the source drivers is arranged to extract a gate driver timing control signal from the signal and to output the gate driver control signal to the gate drivers in order to synchronize the gate drivers with outputs of the source drives, whereby the video stream is displayed on the display panel of the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: HYPHY USA INC.
    Inventors: Alex Henzen, Todd Rockoff
  • Patent number: 11948536
    Abstract: A timing controller of a display set is integrated with an encoder for transport of analog signals between a display controller and source drivers of the display panel. The timing controller and integrated encoder are within an integrated circuit and are part of a chipset. The integrated circuit is located immediately after the SoC of a display set or is integrated within the SoC. A video signal sent to the timing controller chip is unpacked into sample values which are permuted into vectors of samples, one vector per encoder. Each vector is converted to analog, encoded and the analog levels are sent to the source drivers which decode into analog samples. Or, each digital vector is encoded and then converted to analog. A line buffer uses a memory to present a row of pixel information to the encoders. A mobile telephone has an integrated TCON with SSVT transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: HYPHY USA INC.
    Inventors: Eyal Friedman, Todd Rockoff
  • Patent number: 11838047
    Abstract: Infrastructure electronics equipment incorporates infrastructure Local-Site Transports (LSTs). LSTs convey payload sampled signals over imperfect electromagnetic (EM) pathways whose physical properties are usually unknown when the equipment (e.g., Cameras, Displays, Set-Top Boxes) is manufactured. Prior LSTs hedge against EM pathway degradation in several ways: requiring high-quality cables (e.g., HDMI); restricting transmission distance, (e.g., HDMI); and/or reducing quality, via compression, to extend transmission distance somewhat (e.g., Ethernet). The subject of this disclosure is an infrastructure LST for sampled signals that causes the physical errors inevitably arising from propagation of sensory payloads over imperfect EM pathways to manifest in a perceptually benign manner, leveraging legacy infrastructure and reducing costs to achieve a favorable ratio of fidelity to transmission distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: HYPHY USA INC.
    Inventors: Rob Hannebauer, Todd Rockoff, Dean Rubine
  • Publication number: 20230343304
    Abstract: A video display includes a display panel with gate drivers and source drivers. Each of said the source drivers is arranged to receive a discrete-time continuous-amplitude signal representing a video stream over a transmission medium and to decode the signal using demodulation to produce a plurality of samples for output on outputs of the source drivers. At least one of the source drivers is arranged to extract a gate driver timing control signal from the signal and to output the gate driver control signal to the gate drivers in order to synchronize the gate drivers with outputs of the source drives, whereby the video stream is displayed on the display panel of the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Alex HENZEN, Todd ROCKOFF
  • Publication number: 20230326429
    Abstract: A timing controller of a display set is integrated with an encoder for transport of analog signals between a display controller and source drivers of the display panel. The timing controller and integrated encoder are within an integrated circuit and are part of a chipset. The integrated circuit is located immediately after the SoC of a display set or is integrated within the SoC. A video signal sent to the timing controller chip is unpacked into sample values which are permuted into vectors of samples, one vector per encoder. Each vector is converted to analog, encoded and the analog levels are sent to the source drivers which decode into analog samples. Or, each digital vector is encoded and then converted to analog. A line buffer uses a memory to present a row of pixel information to the encoders. A mobile telephone has an integrated TCON with SSVT transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Eyal FRIEDMAN, Todd ROCKOFF
  • Publication number: 20230327701
    Abstract: Infrastructure electronics equipment incorporates infrastructure Local-Site Transports (LSTs). LSTs convey payload sampled signals over imperfect electromagnetic (EM) pathways whose physical properties are usually unknown when the equipment (e.g., Cameras, Displays, Set-Top Boxes) is manufactured. Prior LSTs hedge against EM pathway degradation in several ways: requiring high-quality cables (e.g., HDMI); restricting transmission distance, (e.g., HDMI); and/or reducing quality, via compression, to extend transmission distance somewhat (e.g., Ethernet). The subject of this disclosure is an infrastructure LST for sampled signals that causes the physical errors inevitably arising from propagation of sensory payloads over imperfect EM pathways to manifest in a perceptually benign manner, leveraging legacy infrastructure and reducing costs to achieve a favorable ratio of fidelity to transmission distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Rob HANNEBAUER, Todd ROCKOFF, Dean RUBINE
  • Publication number: 20230223981
    Abstract: A wireless transmitter and antenna are provided on the transmit side, and a receiver and an antenna are provided on the receive side. A transmitter receives samples from a video source via media signals, permutes the input samples into input vectors, and encodes each input vector with reference to a set of orthogonal codes to produce analog SSVT signals per encoder. The wireless transmitter modulates the SSVT signals generated by the SSVT transmitter onto one or more carrier frequency signals. Once modulated, the carrier frequency signals are then broadcast by the antenna. On the receive side, the antenna receives the broadcast and provides the modulated carrier signals to the wireless receiver. In response, the wireless receiver demodulates the carrier frequency signals and produces the corresponding analog SSVT signals, which are then decoded into reconstructions of the input media samples into output vectors, which are then permuted into output samples that are sent to a video sink for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Robert HANNEBAUER, Todd ROCKOFF