Paul E Greaves

US Patent:

7827498, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

Aug 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/197474

Inventors:

Michael R. Moore - Folsom CA, US
Daniel A. Kaye - Folsom CA, US
Kenneth A. Turcotte - Folsom CA, US
Randy J. Jongens - Folsom CA, US
Michael D. Wang-Helmke - Carmichael CA, US
Peter A. Tjeerdsma - Fair Oaks CA, US
Paul E. Greaves - Granite Bay CA, US
Christopher H. Davey - Sacramento CA, US
Daniel N. Sashko - Roseville CA, US
Curtis J. Fritzsche - Sacramento CA, US
Debbie D. English-Deason - Folsom CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715760, 715741

Abstract:

A method and system for the dynamic interactive display of digital images, comprising client and server applications working together over the Internet or over other similar modes of digital data transmission to collect, store, select, present, distribute and manage information for digital images, including photographs, pictures, videos, movies and other forms of digital media. The present invention achieves these functions through user-friendly dynamic interactive graphical user interfaces that are readily accessible over the Internet from a wide variety of devices used for digital communication.

US Patent:

50652311, Nov 12, 1991

Filed:

Feb 1, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/649605

Inventors:

Paul E. Greaves - Rancho Cordova CA
Michael R. Moore - Folsom CA
Stephen G. Perlman - Mountain View CA
Laurence A. Thompson - Saratoga CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04N 974
H04N 5262
H04N 5272
G09G 114

US Classification:

358 22

Abstract:

A circuit which receives RGB and composite video and provides both RGB and composite merged outputs. Merging of RGB signals occur where the input composite signal is converted to RGB; and also, merging occurs of composite signals where the input RGB is converted to a composite signal. The circuit is particularly useful in a video overlay application. Notch filters are used both in the video path and keying path. The notch filters are centered at frequencies equal to the dot clock frequency of the RGB divided by integers where the result of this division falls within the chroma subcarrier spectrum.

US Patent:

51190745, Jun 2, 1992

Filed:

Feb 27, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/660920

Inventors:

Paul E. Greaves - Rancho Cordova CA
Michael R. Moore - Folsom CA
Stephen G. Perlman - Mountain View CA
Laurence A. Thompson - Saratoga CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G09G 128

US Classification:

340701

Abstract:

A circuit for converting RGB to composite video. The circuit is particularly useful in a video overlay application. Notch filters are used both in the video path and keying path. The notch filters are centered at frequenices equal to the dot clock frequency of the RGB divided by integers where the result of this division falls within the chroma subcarrier spectrum.

US Patent:

58725652, Feb 16, 1999

Filed:

Nov 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/757747

Inventors:

Paul E. Greaves - Granite Bay CA
John F. Weber - Sacramento CA
David E. Porter - Sacramento CA
Michael Richard Young Moore - Rancho Cordova CA

Assignee:

Play, Inc. - Rancho Cordova CA

International Classification:

H04N 974

US Classification:

345328

Abstract:

A video processing system includes but structure, signal flow, and components to process and combine audio and video signals with improved power, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. The system includes one or more input modules to convert input video signals to a predetermined format. A router routes converted video signals to selected ones of upstream processing cards, which perform video processing such as digital video effects, frame synchronization, non-linear editing, cascading, filtering, and the like. Signals from the upstream processing cards are directed to a switcher, which selectively mixes the upstream-processed signals. A switcher preview module may be provided to intermediately view signals provided by the switcher. The switcher is also attached to a series of downstream video processing cards, which may insert logos, add overlaying, and other suitable post-mixing functions. An output encoder converts signals from the downstream video processing cards into a desired output format, presenting these signals to I/O modules.

US Patent:

50651439, Nov 12, 1991

Filed:

Feb 1, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/649606

Inventors:

Paul E. Greaves - Rancho Cordova CA
Michael R. Moore - Folsom CA
Stephen G. Perlman - Mountain View CA
Laurence A. Thompson - Saratoga CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G09G 128

US Classification:

340701

Abstract:

A circuit for converting RGB to composite video. The circuit is particularly useful in a video overlay application. Notch filters are used both in the video path and keying path. The notch filters are centered at frequencies equal to the dot clock frequency of the RGB divided by integers where the result of this division falls within the chroma subcarrier spectrum.

US Patent:

59788763, Nov 2, 1999

Filed:

Apr 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/834242

Inventors:

Paul E. Greaves - Granite Bay CA

Assignee:

Play, Inc. - Rancho Cordova CA

International Classification:

G06F 1314

US Classification:

710107

Abstract:

A communication control system provides dynamic centralized control of subsystem communications. In a preferred embodiment, a dedicated subsystem communications coordinator is coupled to a main control bus which is utilized for subsystem communication. The coordinator is further coupled to each subsystem for enabling subsystem communication. The coordinator preferably assigns each pending communication a time-based transfer-window channel designation which, while asserted on the control lines of the main control bus, signals corresponding enabled subsystems to transfer data. The coordinator further preferably monitors all subsystem communications for limiting message length and for continuously determining the most effective main control bus utilization according to current system-wide communications needs.

US Patent:

59419970, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Apr 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/833847

Inventors:

Paul E. Greaves - Granite Bay CA

Assignee:

Play Incorporated - Rancho Cordova CA

International Classification:

G06F 1100

US Classification:

714 48

Abstract:

A current-based contention detection and handling system, upon detection of excessive current being applied to a communicating subsystem, avoids potential system damage by preventing continued excessive current. In a preferred embodiment, a current sensor and a subsystem control unit are provided in each communicating subsystem. The subsystem control unit preferably includes a latch and control logic. A system coordinator is further preferably provided for directing recovery. Upon current sensor detection of excessive current to a subsystem bus driver, the subsystem control unit disables the bus driver and asserts an interrupt and fault line to alert the system coordinator. The system coordinator confirms the alert and, upon confirmation, a preferably resets both the subsystem and the subsystem control unit. The subsystem control unit preferably includes a latch and control logic.

US Patent:

60498706, Apr 11, 2000

Filed:

Apr 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/832529

Inventors:

Paul E. Greaves - Granite Bay CA

Assignee:

Play, Inc. - Rancho Cordova CA

International Classification:

G06F 9445
G06F 1300

US Classification:

713 1

Abstract:

A system and method for identifying and configuring modules within a digital electronic device comprises a coordinator device coupled to the electronic device, functional modules coupled to the coordinator device for performing selected device functions, identifiers each uniquely associated with a corresponding one of the functional modules and configuration drivers which each correspond to one of the identifiers, whereby the coordinator may read the identifiers and execute the corresponding configuration drivers to configure the functional modules.