Patents by Inventor William Law
William Law 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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Publication number: 20190255343Abstract: In a high voltage, variable frequency radiation generation system, a carrier signal supplied to a primary coil of a transformer is varied, e.g., turned ON and OFF at variable frequencies. The ON duration and/or the average amplitude of the carrier signal may also be varied. Moreover, the carrier signal may be modulated using an audio signal. The parameters to control the variation of the carrier can be provided as a recipe via a software application. A server can provide different types of apps providing different control features. The server may also collect user characteristic data and recipe usage data, and may facilitate exchange of these data and may recommend recipes based on a particular user characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: James William Law, James David Girard, Colin Bester
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Publication number: 20190215362Abstract: An Internet infrastructure delivery platform (e.g., operated by a service provider) provides an overlay network (a server infrastructure) that is used to facilitate “second screen” end user media experiences. In this approach, first media content, which is typically either live on-demand, is being rendered on a first content device (e.g., a television, Blu-Ray disk or another source). That first media content may be delivered by servers in the overlay network. One or multiple end user second content devices are then adapted to be associated with the first content source, preferably, via the overlay network, to facilitate second screen end user experiences (on the second content devices).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Kristofer Alexander, Andrew F. Champagne, F. Thomson Leighton, Robert Neville, William Law
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Patent number: 10291734Abstract: Live stream delivery within a content delivery network (CDN) includes recording the stream using a recording tier, and playing the stream using a player tier. Recording begins when the stream is received in a source format. The stream is then converted into an intermediate format (IF), which comprises a stream manifest, one or more fragment indexes (FI), and a set of IF fragments. A player process begins when a requesting client is associated with a CDN HTTP proxy. In response to receipt at the proxy of a request for the stream, the HTTP proxy retrieves (either from the archive or the data store) the stream manifest and at least one fragment index. Using the fragment index, the IF fragments are retrieved to the HTTP proxy, converted to a target format, and then served in response to the client request. Preferably, fragments are accessed, cached and served by the proxy via HTTP.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Knox, Philip A. Lisiecki, James Mutton, Chuck Bernard, Ashok Lalwani, William Law, Thomas Devanneaux
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Patent number: 10237334Abstract: An Internet infrastructure delivery platform (e.g., operated by a service provider) provides an overlay network (a server infrastructure) that is used to facilitate “second screen” end user media experiences. In this approach, first media content, which is typically either live on-demand, is being rendered on a first content device (e.g., a television, Blu-Ray disk or other source). That first media content may be delivered by servers in the overlay network. One or multiple end user second content devices are then adapted to be associated with the first content source, preferably, via the overlay network, to facilitate second screen end user experiences (on the second content devices).Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kristofer Alexander, Andrew F. Champagne, F. Thomson Leighton, Robert Neville, William Law
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Publication number: 20170111464Abstract: Live stream delivery within a content delivery network (CDN) includes recording the stream using a recording tier, and playing the stream using a player tier. Recording begins when the stream is received in a source format. The stream is then converted into an intermediate format (IF), which comprises a stream manifest, one or more fragment indexes (FI), and a set of IF fragments. A player process begins when a requesting client is associated with a CDN HTTP proxy. In response to receipt at the proxy of a request for the stream, the HTTP proxy retrieves (either from the archive or the data store) the stream manifest and at least one fragment index. Using the fragment index, the IF fragments are retrieved to the HTTP proxy, converted to a target format, and then served in response to the client request. Preferably, fragments are accessed, cached and served by the proxy via HTTP.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Christopher R. Knox, Philip A. Lisiecki, James Mutton, Chuck Bernard, Ashok Lalwani, William Law, Thomas Devanneaux
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Patent number: 9485238Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preventing unauthorized access to online content, including in particular streaming video and other media, are provided. In various embodiments, techniques are provided to authorize users and to authenticate clients (e.g., client media players) to a content delivery system. The content delivery system may comprise a content delivery network with one or more content or “edge” servers therein. The requesting client is sent a program at the time of content delivery. The program may be embedded in the content stream, or sent outside of the stream. The program contains instructions that are executed by the client and cause it to return identifying information to the content delivery system, which can then determine whether the client player is recognized and, if so, authorized to view the content. Unrecognized and/or altered players may be prevented from viewing the content.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Knox, William Law, Thomas Devanneaux, Nicholas Shayne Brookins, Akinwale Olugbemiga Olugbile
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Patent number: 9205963Abstract: A thermoplastic, biodegradable polymer blend having a high surface energy and good adhesion without the need for pretreatment, is made up of starch in the range 10% to 60% by weight of the polymer blend, at least one further carrier polymers in the range 40% to 90% by weight of the polymer blend and one or more process aids in the range 0% to 0.5% by weight of the polymer blend. The polymer blends typically have a surface energy after processing of at least 40 mN/m.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Biome Bioplastics LimitedInventors: Paul William Law, Tony Longdon, Daniel Arnillas Perez, Maria Begona Gomis Gomis
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Patent number: 9062186Abstract: A bio-resin composition contains cellulose acetate and a biodegradable secondary polymer in a ratio of at least 10:1 by weight of the total weight of the composition wherein the secondary polymer is an aliphatic polyester such as polybutylene succinate or an aliphatic co-polyester such as polybutylene succinate adipate or an aliphatic/aromatic polyester such as polybutylene adipate terephthalate. The secondary polymer may be present in an amount up to 10% by weight, more preferably up to 6% by weight and more preferably still in the range 2% to 3% by weight of the total weight of the composition where the combined amount of secondary polymer and cellulose acetate may be up to 85% of the total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Biome Bioplastics LimitedInventors: Tony Longdon, Paul William Law, Kevin Sillence, David John Wetters, Daniel Arnillas Perez
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Patent number: 9055226Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using tracking data to control the functions of an automated fixture. Examples of automated fixtures include light fixtures and camera fixtures. A method includes obtaining a first position of a tracking unit. The tracking unit includes an inertial measurement unit and a visual indicator configured to be tracked by a camera. A first distance is computed between the automated fixture and the first position and it is used to set a function of the automated fixture to a first setting. A second position of the tracking unit is obtained. A second distance between the automated fixture and the second position is computed, and the second distance is used to set the function of the automated fixture to a second setting.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: CAST Group of Companies Inc.Inventors: Gilray Densham, Justin Eichel, Kwok Wai William Law, Weibo Qin, Florentin Christoph von Frankenberg
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Publication number: 20140337958Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preventing unauthorized access to online content, including in particular streaming video and other media, are provided. In various embodiments, techniques are provided to authorize users and to authenticate clients (e.g., client media players) to a content delivery system. The content delivery system may comprise a content delivery network with one or more content or “edge” servers therein. The requesting client is sent a program at the time of content delivery. The program may be embedded in the content stream, or sent outside of the stream. The program contains instructions that are executed by the client and cause it to return identifying information to the content delivery system, which can then determine whether the client player is recognized and, if so, authorized to view the content. Unrecognized and/or altered players may be prevented from viewing the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Knox, William Law, Thomas Devanneaux, Nicholas Shayne Brookins, Akinwale Olugbemiga Olugbile
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Publication number: 20140195653Abstract: An Internet infrastructure delivery platform (e.g., operated by a service provider) provides an overlay network (a server infrastructure) that is used to facilitate “second screen” end user media experiences. In this approach, first media content, which is typically either live on-demand, is being rendered on a first content device (e.g., a television, Blu-Ray disk or other source). That first media content may be delivered by servers in the overlay network. One or multiple end user second content devices are then adapted to be associated with the first content source, preferably, via the overlay network, to facilitate second screen end user experiences (on the second content devices).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kristofer Alexander, Andrew F. Champagne, F. Thomson Leighton, Robert Neville, William Law
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Publication number: 20140087106Abstract: A thermoplastic, biodegradable polymer blend showing high surface energy and good adhesion without the need for pre-treatment consists of starch in the range 10% to 60% by weight of the polymer blend, one or more further carrier polymers in the range 40% to 90% by weight of the polymer blend and one or more process aids in the range 0% to 0.5% by weight of the polymer blend. The polymer blends typically have a surface energy after processing of at least 40 mN/m.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Biome Bioplastics LimitedInventors: Paul William Law, Tony Longdon, Daniel Arnillas Perez, Maria Begona Gomis Gomis
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Publication number: 20140087083Abstract: A starch based polymer blend suitable for extrusion coating, lamination of paper, film, coated or metallised film, foil, and fibrous webs comprises starch in the range 10% to 60% by weight of the polymer blend, one or more further carrier polymers in the range 40% to 90% by weight of the polymer blend, and optionally one or more process aids in the range 0% to 0.1% by weight of the polymer blend wherein the polymer blend has a melt flow index of at least 10 g/10 min (5 kg, 190 C).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Biome Bioplastics LimitedInventors: Paul William Law, Tony Longdon, Daniel Arnillas Perez, Maria Begona Gomis Gomis
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Publication number: 20120238673Abstract: A bio-resin composition contains cellulose acetate and a biodegradable secondary polymer in a ratio of at least 10:1 by weight of the total weight of the composition wherein the secondary polymer is an aliphatic polyester such as polybutylene succinate or an aliphatic co-polyester such as polybutylene succinate adipate or an aliphatic/aromatic polyester such as polybutylene adipate terephthalate. The secondary polymer may be present in an amount up to 10% by weight, more preferably up to 6% by weight and more preferably still in the range 2% to 3% by weight of the total weight of the composition where the combined amount of secondary polymer and cellulose acetate may be up to 85% of the total weight of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: BIOME BIOPLASTICS LIMITEDInventors: Tony Longdon, Paul William Law, Kevin Sillence, David John Wetters, Daniel Arnillas Perez
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Publication number: 20080021786Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system for electronic distribution of media. The system includes media which has instructions having contact information, a unique code identifying the media and an advertisement associated therewith. The system also includes a computing device configured to transmit an electronic message based on the contact information requesting electronic content corresponding to the media, the electronic message including the unique code. The system further includes a server configured to store the electronic content and to catalogue the electronic content by the unique code. The server is further configured to determine effectiveness of the advertisement based on number of electronic messages requesting electronic content corresponding to the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Primiro LLCInventors: Are Stenberg, Nikolai Petchenikov, Stephen Sogin, William Law, Jonathan Stark
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Publication number: 20070257025Abstract: A probe comprises a small “consumable” probe substrate permanently mounted to a circuit-under-test. The probe substrate includes a high-fidelity signal pathway, which is inserted into a conductor of the circuit-under-test, and a high-bandwidth sensing circuit which senses the signal-under-test as it propagates along the signal pathway. The probe substrate further includes a probe socket for receiving a detachable interconnect to a measurement instrument. Power is alternatively supplied to the probe by the circuit-under-test or the interconnect. When the interconnect is attached, control signals from the measurement instrument are supplied to the sensing circuit and the output of the sensing circuit is supplied to the measurement instrument. In one embodiment, the sensing circuit uses high-breakdown transistors in order to avoid the use of passive attenuation. In a further embodiment, the sensing circuit includes broadband directional sensing circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Robert Nordstrom, William Law, Mark Nightingale, Einar Traa, Ira Pollock
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Publication number: 20070164731Abstract: A wide bandwidth attenuator input circuit for a measurement probe has a Z0 attenuator circuit coupled in series with a compensated RC attenuator circuit. The series attenuator elements of the Z0 and the compensated RC attenuator circuits are coupled via a controlled impedance transmission line to the shunt attenuator elements of the Z0 and the compensated RC attenuator circuits. The shunt element of the Z0 attenuator element terminates the transmission line in its characteristic impedance. The junction of the series and shunt attenuator elements are coupled to the input of a buffer amplifier. At low and intermediate frequencies, the compensated RC attenuator circuit attenuates an input signal while at high frequencies, the compensated RC attenuator circuit acts as a short and the Z0 attenuator circuits attenuates the input signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Ira Pollock, William Hagerup, Paul Chastain, William Law
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Publication number: 20070164730Abstract: A wide bandwidth attenuator input circuit for a measurement probe has a Z0 attenuator circuit coupled in series with a compensated RC attenuator circuit. The series attenuator elements of the Z0 and the compensated RC attenuator circuits are coupled via a controlled impedance transmission line to the shunt attenuator elements of the Z0 and the compensated RC attenuator circuits. The shunt element of the Z0 attenuator element terminates the transmission line in its characteristic impedance. The junction of the series and shunt attenuator elements are coupled to the input of a buffer amplifier. At low and intermediate frequencies, the compensated RC attenuator circuit attenuates an input signal while at high frequencies, the compensated RC attenuator circuit acts as a short and the Z0 attenuator circuits attenuates the input signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Ira Pollock, William Hagerup, Paul Chastain, William Law
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Publication number: 20070154131Abstract: A variable attenuation signal acquisition probing system and voltage measurement system uses an optical cavity to acquire a signal under test. The probing system has an optical transmitter and receiver that are coupled to the optical cavity via an optical transmission system. The optical cavity has an electrode structure having apertures formed in the optical cavity that are parallel to propagation path of the optical signal within the cavity. A modulated optical signal is generated by the optical cavity in response to the signal under test creating an electro-magnetic field distribution in electro-optic material in the optical cavity that overlaps the optical path of the optical signal propagating in the optical cavity which varies the index of refraction of electro-optic material in the optical path. Changes in the polarization state of the optical signal attenuates the magnitude of the output electrical signal of the optical receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: TEKTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Christopher Yakymyshyn, Timothy Piwonka-Corle, William Law, William Hagerup
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Publication number: 20060284681Abstract: A wide bandwidth attenuator input circuit for a measurement probe has a Z0 attenuator circuit coupled in series with a compensated RC attenuator circuit. The series attenuator elements of the Z0 and the compensated RC attenuator circuits are coupled via a controlled impedance transmission line to the shunt attenuator elements of the Z0 and the compensated RC attenuator circuits. The shunt element of the Z0 attenuator element terminates the transmission line in its characteristic impedance. The junction of the series and shunt attenuator elements are coupled to the input of a buffer amplifier. At low and intermediate frequencies, the compensated RC attenuator circuit attenuates an input signal while at high frequencies, the compensated RC attenuator circuit acts as a short and the Z0 attenuator circuits attenuates the input signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Ira Pollock, William Hagerup, Paul Chastain, William Law