Patents by Inventor Ulric J. Ferner

Ulric J. Ferner 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: 11126595
    Abstract: Multi-resolution encoded files are stored on a plurality of disk drives using systematic network coded storage. In some embodiments, the stored files are used to provide video streaming services for users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner, Tong Wang
  • Publication number: 20200089662
    Abstract: Multi-resolution encoded files are stored on a plurality of disk drives using systematic network coded storage. In some embodiments, the stored files are used to provide video streaming services for users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Muriel MEDARD, Ulric J. FERNER, Tong WANG
  • Patent number: 10452621
    Abstract: Multi-resolution encoded files are stored on a plurality of disk drives using systematic network coded storage. In some embodiments, the stored files are used to provide video streaming services for users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner, Tong Wang
  • Publication number: 20170300479
    Abstract: Multi-resolution encoded files are stored on a plurality of disk drives using systematic network coded storage. In some embodiments, the stored files are used to provide video streaming services for users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner, Tong Wang
  • Patent number: 9607003
    Abstract: Multi-resolution encoded files are stored on a plurality of disk drives using systematic network coded storage. In some embodiments, the stored files are used to provide video streaming services for users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner, Tong Wang
  • Patent number: 9361936
    Abstract: Data blocks to be stored on a disk-based data storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive, etc.) are coded together to form a plurality of linearly independent network coded blocks. The network coded blocks are then stored on the data storage device. Coded seeking may then be used to retrieve the original data blocks from the data storage device in a time-efficient manner. A read request may be sent to the data storage device requesting an innovative coded packet associated with the original data blocks. In response to the read request, the data storage device may read an innovative coded packet from the disk that is closest to current position of a read element of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner
  • Publication number: 20150348584
    Abstract: Data blocks to be stored on a disk-based data storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive, etc.) are coded together to form a plurality of linearly independent network coded blocks. The network coded blocks are then stored on the data storage device. Coded seeking may then be used to retrieve the original data blocks from the data storage device in a time-efficient manner. A read request may be sent to the data storage device requesting an innovative coded packet associated with the original data blocks. In response to the read request, the data storage device may read an innovative coded packet from the disk that is closest to current position of a read element of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner
  • Patent number: 9019643
    Abstract: Data blocks to be stored on a disk-based data storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive, etc.) are coded together to form a plurality of linearly independent network coded blocks. The network coded blocks are then stored on the data storage device. Coded seeking may then be used to retrieve the original data blocks from the data storage device in a time-efficient manner. A read request may be sent to the data storage device requesting an innovative coded packet associated with the original data blocks. In response to the read request, the data storage device may read an innovative coded packet from the disk that is closest to current position of a read element of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner
  • Publication number: 20140280395
    Abstract: Multi-resolution encoded files are stored on a plurality of disk drives using systematic network coded storage. In some embodiments, the stored files are used to provide video streaming services for users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner, Tong Wang
  • Publication number: 20140268398
    Abstract: Data blocks to be stored on a disk-based data storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive, etc.) are coded together to form a plurality of linearly independent network coded blocks. The network coded blocks are then stored on the data storage device. Coded seeking may then be used to retrieve the original data blocks from the data storage device in a time-efficient manner. A read request may be sent to the data storage device requesting an innovative coded packet associated with the original data blocks. In response to the read request, the data storage device may read an innovative coded packet from the disk that is closest to current position of a read element of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Muriel Medard, Ulric J. Ferner