Medford, US
Alex Medford, Firestone, CO US
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20140066595 | Modulators of Protein Production in a Human Cell Line and Cell-free Extracts Produced Therefrom - Cell-free extracts, methods for producing these extracts, methods for using these extracts, compositions that facilitate production of these extracts and kits that contain these extracts are provided. By increasing or decreasing certain gene products through, for example, the use of siRNA or mimics, one can develop mammalian cell-free extracts that have desired levels of efficiency. | 03-06-2014 |
Brad Medford, Austin, TX US
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20080306962 | System and method of recording and accessing multimedia data - The disclosure is directed to a system and method for recording and accessing multimedia data. In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining a first number of requests to record specific multimedia content at a first server supporting a multimedia content distribution service. The first server may be configured to transmit multimedia data to multiple customer premises equipment (CPE). The method may also include recording the specific multimedia content at a second server when the first number of requests is greater than or equal to a threshold. The second server may be configured to transmit the multimedia data to the first server. | 12-11-2008 |
20120331170 | System and Method of Recording and Accessing Multimedia Data - A method includes recording multimedia content at a server and receiving, at the server while the multimedia content is being recorded at the server, a request from a customer premise equipment device to initiate transmission of a stream of the multimedia content. The method also includes granting the request from the customer premise equipment device and providing the customer premise equipment device access to the multimedia content. | 12-27-2012 |
20130104167 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO BROADCAST ADVANCED TELEVISION SYSTEM COMMITTEE VIDEO IN SWITCHED DIGITAL VIDEO SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus are disclosed to broadcast advanced television system committee (ATSC) video in switched digital video (SDV) systems. An example SDV broadcast method includes configuring a de-multiplexer to de-multiplex at least one of the plurality of MPTSs into a plurality of program streams, the at least one of the plurality of program streams comprising a first program stream and a second program stream, wherein the first program stream is selected and the second program stream is excluded based on a rating region table (RRT), independent of any user provided program stream request, and independent of any contractual commitment associated with any user. The example method includes configuring a switch to deliver the first program stream to an SDV broadcast engine. | 04-25-2013 |
20130169864 | PICTURE-IN-PICTURE VIDEO CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - A method and system for multicasting video signals over a network. A standard definition picture-in-picture multicast video signal is encoded from a video signal. A common network address is assigned to the standard definition picture-in-picture multicast video signal for both standard definition picture-in-picture video content and high definition video content. | 07-04-2013 |
Brad A Medford, Austin, TX US
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20080229356 | Real-time video compression - There are provided a method, a system and machine-readable medium for encoding a video broadcast. The method includes obtaining one or more first compression settings for the video broadcast from an electronic program guide (EPG), the EPG associating the video broadcast with the one or more first compression settings. The method further includes compressing the video broadcast using the one or more first compression settings into a distribution broadcast. Yet further, the method includes distributing the distribution broadcast. There is also provided a method, system and machine readable medium to provide compression settings for encoding a video broadcast. The method includes inserting one or more compression settings into an electronic program guide (EPG) in association with the video broadcast based on a content type of the video broadcast. The method further includes distributing the EPG. | 09-18-2008 |
20110004899 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR INSERTING DATA OBJECTS INTO ENCRYPED VIDEO STREAM - In a particular embodiment a method is disclosed for inserting data objects into a video stream including but not limited to decomposing using a compression technique video content into a plurality of video portions, a low-quality video portion of the plurality of video portions capable of reproducing a low quality version of the video content, the other video portions capable of reproducing higher quality versions of the video content when combined with the low quality portion; sending the low-quality video portion to the subscriber terminal for storage at the subscriber terminal; and receiving from the subscriber terminal a selection request corresponding to the video content after sending the low-quality video portion to the subscriber terminal. A computer readable medium and apparatus for performing the method are also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
20120272273 | Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Scheduling - Provided are a method and a system for recording a video broadcast using a video recording device. A scheduling update is obtained for the video broadcast over a network. A recording schedule is updated for the video broadcast in response to the obtained scheduling update. The video broadcast is recorded according to the updated recording schedule. | 10-25-2012 |
Brad Allen Medford, Austin, TX US
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20090271683 | System and Method of Processing Video Data - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of correcting video data errors. In a particular embodiment, the method includes receiving a stream of data packets at a re-generator of an Internet Protocol (IP) video transport stream. The stream of data packets includes a plurality of IP media packets and a plurality of forward error correction (FEC) packets. The method also includes determining an error profile of an error within the plurality of IP media packets. The method includes identifying one of the plurality of FEC packets, where the identified FEC packet is associated with an error correction code corresponding to the error profile. The method also includes selecting an inverse FEC function from a plurality of inverse FEC functions. The selected inverse FEC function corresponds to the identified FEC packet. | 10-29-2009 |
20130070840 | Multilevel Data Compression Using a Single Compression Engine - A single compression engine transmits first and second discrete cosine transform (DCT)-encoded signals. The first DCT-encoded signal uses at most t coefficient bits to represent each of a plurality of DCT coefficients. The second DCT-encoded signal uses at most u coefficient bits, where u is less than t, to represent each of the plurality of DCT coefficients. | 03-21-2013 |
20130239152 | System and Method of Processing a Satellite Signal - A system includes a converter to receive a receiving a satellite signal at first transport frequencies and to convert the satellite signal to second transport frequencies and a processor. The processor removes a radio frequency portion from the satellite signal without altering a sequence of media contents of a moving picture experts group portion of the satellite signal and without altering a quality of the media contents of the moving picture experts group portion. The processor determines whether the media contents include an error and corrects the error in the moving picture experts group portion with error correction data of the satellite signal. The processor encrypts the media contents to produce an encrypted digital moving picture experts group transport stream signal. The processor also sends the encrypted digital moving picture experts group transport stream signal to a modulator. | 09-12-2013 |
James R. Medford, Tequesta, FL US
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20110171111 | BENT CARBON NANOTUBES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - A method of producing carbon nanotubes includes directing a flow of a gas over a substrate to provide growth of at least one carbon nanotube in a carbon-nanotube-growth region of the substrate; applying an electric field to the carbon-nanotube-growth region of the substrate after the at least one carbon nanotube has begun to grow in the carbon-nanotube-growth region, the electric field being substantially in a first direction in the carbon-nanotube-growth region; and changing the electric field at a preselected time to be substantially in a second direction in the carbon-nanotube-growth region during growth of the at least one carbon nanotube. The second direction is different from the first direction resulting in a bend substantially at a selected position of the at least one carbon nanotube, the method of producing carbon nanotubes providing the production of the at least one carbon nanotube having at least one bend substantially at a selected position along the at least one carbon nanotube. | 07-14-2011 |
June Medford, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090130697 | Biological systems input-output response system and plant sentinels - A eukaryotic input circuit: computationally designed receptors, synthetic eukaryotic signal transduction pathways, and a synthetic signal sensitive promoter that allow highly specific transcriptional induction in response to an externally provided ligand is disclosed. The input circuit is able to specifically bind a targeted substance and transmit a signal to the nucleus where transcription of a gene is activated. An output circuit serves as a simple readout system of the substance detected by the input circuit. The readout circuit exemplified here is a degreening circuit which causes plants to turn white. Activation of the degreening circuit can be detected by eye, or remotely with a variety of machines (hand-held, aircraft or satellite based) and is also resettable. When linked the input circuit if operably linked to the output circuit, produces a functional plant detector. | 05-21-2009 |
20130007913 | BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS INPUT-OUTPUT RESPONSE SYSTEM AND PLANT SENTINELS - A eukaryotic input circuit: computationally designed receptors, synthetic eukaryotic signal transduction pathways, and a synthetic signal sensitive promoter that allow highly specific transcriptional induction in response to an externally provided ligand is disclosed. The input circuit is able to specifically bind a targeted substance and transmit a signal to the nucleus where transcription of a gene is activated. An output circuit serves as a simple readout system of the substance detected by the input circuit. The readout circuit exemplified here is a degreening circuit which causes plants to turn white. Activation of the degreening circuit can be detected by eye, or remotely with a variety of machines (hand-held, aircraft or satellite based) and is also resettable. When linked the input circuit if operably linked to the output circuit, produces a functional plant detector. | 01-03-2013 |
Matthew A. Medford, Lynnfield, MA US
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20140209820 | CONTOURED SUPPORT GRID FOR HERMETICALLY SEALED THIN FILM APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods for manufacturing a vacuum device, such as an electron emitter, that includes a foil exit window palced over and joined to a support grid. In one particular method, the vacuum chamber of an electron emitter has a thin foil forming an exit window at one end. The thin foil may be titanium or any suitable material and the foil will typically enlarge during a bonding process that attaches the foil to the support grid. In one manufacturing process, the support grid is provided with a surface that has contours, typically being smooth recessed surfaces, that the foil once enlarged can lie against as the vacuum pulls the foil against the grid. | 07-31-2014 |
Mitch Medford, Austin, TX US
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20090064046 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPLAY OF HISTORICAL DATA - The invention is directed to a system and method for displaying data associated with network appliances. Icons may be arranged in a display area in accordance with a characteristic associated with the network appliances. This characteristic may be related to location, alarm state, sensor value, or others. Further, the icons may display visual indication associated with network appliance parameters. Moreover, the icons may be superimposed on a graphical element. This element may be a map, blueprint, image, or plot. Further, a set of historical data may be replayed through the display by altering the visual indications of the icons and the graphical element in accordance with a sequence of values contained in the historical data. | 03-05-2009 |
Mitchell Medford, Austin, TX US
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20090189767 | ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - An asset tracking system includes a server, a plurality of readers in communication with the server, and a plurality of radio frequency identification tags. Each of the plurality of readers is coupled to at least two antennas. The at least two antennas receive signals from a plurality of radio frequency identification tags. | 07-30-2009 |
Russell Medford, Alpharetta, GA US
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20110245340 | Screening Method for Identifying Patients at Risk of Adverse Hepatologic Events - This present invention provides methods and kits for identifying patients at risk of suffering from a drug induced liver injury, particularly for an antioxidant drug, or for identifying patients who are suffering from early stages of a liver disorder by assessing the levels of apolipoprotein in a sample of the patient and comparing that to a reference value. The reference value is predetermined by identifying a population sample and determining an upper limit of normal value. This value is then used as a reference point for comparison of apolipoprotein levels from patient samples. In one embodiment, apolipoprotein levels are combined with ATL and/or total bilirubin levels for predicting liver damage, hepatotoxicity or hepatic events after drug administration. | 10-06-2011 |
Russell M. Medford, Atlanta, GA US
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20080214660 | Compounds and Methods for the Inhibition of the Expression of VCAM-1 - This invention is in the area of methods and compositions for the inhibition of the expression of VCAM-1 and, in particular, for the treatment of diseases mediated by VCAM-1, including cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. | 09-04-2008 |
Troy Medford, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20100025898 | USE OF Ti AND Nb CEMENTED TiC IN PROSTHETIC JOINTS - Use of Ti and Nb cemented in TiC in prosthetic joints, such as prosthetic joint components made from sintered superhard materials. | 02-04-2010 |
20100198353 | USE OF Ti and Nb CEMENTED IN TiC IN PROSTHETIC JOINTS - An improved composition of titanium sintered titanium carbide is provided. The composition provides an improved degree of strength and toughness and improved compatibility with medical imaging. The composition provides good compatibility with sintered polycrystalline diamond, achieving a good mechanical fit in terms of the combined compressibility and thermal expansion during the sintering process to minimize stress or cracking between the substrate and the diamond layer. | 08-05-2010 |
Troy J. Medford, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20110146348 | THICK SINTERED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND SINTERED JEWELRY - Methods of forming larger sintered compacts of PCD and other sintered ultrahard materials are disclosed. Improved solvent metal compositions and layering of the un-sintered construct allow for sintering of thicker and larger high quality sintered compacts. Jewelry may also be made from sintered ultrahard materials including diamond, carbides, and boron nitrides. Increased biocompatibility is achieved through use of a sintering metal containing tin. Methods of sintering perform shapes are provided. | 06-23-2011 |
20140315038 | THICK SINTERED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND SINTERED JEWELRY - Methods of forming larger sintered compacts of PCD and other sintered ultrahard materials are disclosed. Improved solvent metal compositions and layering of the un-sintered construct allow for sintering of thicker and larger high quality sintered compacts. Jewelry may also be made from sintered ultrahard materials including diamond, carbides, and boron nitrides. Increased biocompatibility is achieved through use of a sintering metal containing tin. Methods of sintering perform shapes are provided. | 10-23-2014 |
Troy J. Medford, Orem, UT US
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20090263643 | USE OF SN AND PORE SIZE CONTROL TO IMPROVE BIOCOMPATIBILITY IN POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACTS - Polycrystalline diamond compacts for use in artificial joints achieve reduced corrosion and improved biocompatibility through the use of solvent metal formulations containing tin and through the control of solvent metal pore size, particularly in inner layers of the compact. Solvent metal formulations containing tin have been discovered which provide sintering ability, part strength, and grind resistance comparable to levels achieved by using CoCrMo solvent metals. It has been discovered that limiting the solvent metal pore size in the diamond layers minimizes or eliminates the occurance of micro cracks in the solvent metal and significantly reduces the corrosion of the compact as manifested by the release of heavy metal ions from the compact. Polycrystalline diamond compacts which utilize both the solvent metal formulations containing tin and the control of pore sizes achieve significantly reduced corrosion and improved biocompatibility compared to prior art polycrystalline diamond compacts. | 10-22-2009 |
20130260173 | USE OF SN AND PORE SIZE CONTROL TO IMPROVE BIOCOMPATIBILITY IN POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACTS - Polycrystalline diamond compacts for use in artificial joints achieve reduced corrosion and improved biocompatibility through the use of solvent metal formulations containing tin and through the control of solvent metal pore size, particularly in inner layers of the compact. Solvent metal formulations containing tin have been discovered which provide sintering ability, part strength, and grind resistance comparable to levels achieved by using CoCrMo solvent metals. It has been discovered that limiting the solvent metal pore size in the diamond layers minimizes or eliminates the occurrence of micro cracks in the solvent metal and significantly reduces the corrosion of the compact as manifested by the release of heavy metal ions from the compact. Polycrystalline diamond compacts which utilize both the solvent metal formulations containing tin and the control of pore sizes achieve significantly reduced corrosion and improved biocompatibility compared to prior art polycrystalline diamond compacts. | 10-03-2013 |