John F Moran

US Patent:

7174305, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Jan 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/767793

Inventors:

Tim Carruthers - Lexington MA, US
Robert Hyland - Stoneham MA, US
Richard Larson - Lexington MA, US
Robert McCready - Hull MA, US
John Moran - Somerville MA, US
Nathaniel Thurston - Somerville MA, US

Assignee:

OpenTV, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 14

Abstract:

A method and system are provided for scheduling the delivery of multiple items of content selectively to online users. Expected values relating to each user being online during a given time period are determined. An ordered list of the items of content to be selectively delivered to the users is generated based on the expected values. The list is prioritized to meet delivery requirements associated with the items of content.

US Patent:

7831887, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/300905

Inventors:

Gerald R. Joyce - Newton MA, US
John L. Moran - Millville MA, US
Mark S. Schmidt - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

General Instrument Corporation - Horsham PA

International Classification:

H03M 13/00

US Classification:

714758, 714804, 714776

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for using long FEC codes in a content distribution system is described. One aspect of the invention relates to encoding frames of content. Each frame is partitioned into un-coded bits and bits to be encoded. For each frame, an FEC code is applied to the bits to be encoded to generate a codeword. Groups of bits from the codeword are divided among a plurality of channels. Symbols formed from the groups of bits and the un-coded bits are mapped to a constellation for each of the plurality of channels. The symbols are modulated across a respective plurality of bonded channels for transmission.

US Patent:

8332268, Dec 11, 2012

Filed:

Jan 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/619706

Inventors:

Tim Carruthers - Lexington MA, US
Robert Hyland - Stoneham MA, US
Richard Larson - Lexington MA, US
Robert McCready - Hull MA, US
John Moran - Somerville MA, US
Nathaniel Thurston - Somerville MA, US

Assignee:

OpenTV, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06F 15/16

US Classification:

705 1452, 705 1453, 705 1456, 705 1461, 705 1466, 705 1473, 709216, 709218, 709224

Abstract:

A method and system to schedule delivery of items of content selectively to online users are described. Expected values relating to each user being online is determined during a given time period. An ordered list of the items of content to be selectively delivered to the users is generated based on the expected values. The ordered list may be prioritized to meet delivery requirements associated with the items of content.

US Patent:

20050058082, Mar 17, 2005

Filed:

Sep 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/937909

Inventors:

John Moran - Millville MA, US
Poth Boontor - Mansfield MA, US
Michael Cooper - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

H04L012/26

US Classification:

370252000, 370332000

Abstract:

The present methods and systems provide spectrum management for enhancing upstream performance for cable networks. According to one embodiment, a method of enhancing upstream performance in a cable network includes the steps of measuring performance of an upstream channel at a first data signaling rate; determining whether the upstream channel supports a second data signaling rate based on the performance; and selectively transitioning to the second data signaling rate based on said determination. The second data signaling rate is a higher rate than the first data signaling rate.

US Patent:

20130041990, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Aug 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/207966

Inventors:

Brian K. Thibeault - Attleboro MA, US
Michael J. Cooper - Augusta GA, US
John L. Moran - Uxbridge MA, US
Steve F. Nikola - North Easton MA, US

Assignee:

GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION - Horsham PA

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709223

Abstract:

A network element is registered on a physical channel and a first logical channel. The network controller receives ranging messages from which network element parameters associated with the network element are determined, and the network determines if the network element is better suited for a different logical channel on the network. The network controller provides an upstream channel change override signal to the network element, instructing the network element to re-register to another logical channel.

US Patent:

20130138511, May 30, 2013

Filed:

Dec 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/692644

Inventors:

Tim Carruthers - Lexington MA, US
Robert Hyland - Stoneham MA, US
Richard C. Larson - Lexington MA, US
Robert McCready - Hull MA, US
John Moran - Somerville MA, US
Nathaniel Thurston - Somer ville MA, US

Assignee:

OpenTV, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02

US Classification:

705 1461

Abstract:

Methods and systems to schedule delivery of items of content selectively to online users are described. In various embodiments, a method of scheduling delivery of multiple items of content selectively to a plurality of online users is disclosed. The method includes determining expected values relating to each user being online during a given time period, and generating an ordered list of the multiple items of content to be selectively delivered to each of the plurality of online users based on the expected values. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

US Patent:

20140074014, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/606179

Inventors:

Glen Branconier - North Attleboro MA, US
Michael C. Dorsey - Edwardsville IL, US
Kelly M. Davis - Chesterfield MO, US
David Rork Swisher - St. Charles MO, US
John P. Moran - Herculaneum MO, US

Assignee:

TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61J 15/00
A61M 13/00

US Classification:

604 26

Abstract:

A feeding tube assembly for insertion and delivery of nutrients into an alimentary canal is disclosed. A method of facilitating the use of the feeding tube with an insufflation device is also disclosed. The feeding tube assembly has a feeding tube with opposite proximal and distal ends, a feeding passage extending between the proximal and distal ends, an outlet proximate the distal end and in fluid communication with the feeding passage, a port at the proximal end and in fluid communication with the outlet; and an air insufflation device fluidly connectable to the port comprising a compressible air bulb having a bulb inlet and a bulb outlet; an inlet check valve at the bulb inlet, an outlet check valve at the bulb outlet, and a relief valve fluidly connected to the bulb outlet.

US Patent:

53475399, Sep 13, 1994

Filed:

Jan 15, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/004037

Inventors:

Manickam R. Sridhar - Norton MA
Aniruddha Mukherjee - Framingham MA
John L. Moran - Millville MA

Assignee:

Codex Corporation - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

H04B 138
H04L 516
H04L 514
H04J 1500

US Classification:

375 8

Abstract:

A two wire modem selects a carrier frequency in a baud rate from a predetermined plurality of carrier frequencies and baud rates to communicate with another modem over a communication media in a full duplex mode based on signal and echo characteristics of the communication media estimated by the modem. In addition, the processes of estimating channel characteristics and estimating range are combined in a common start up procedure comprising a plurality of successive time segments for a call modem to communicate with an answer modem over a communication media. Still further, a method is provided for switching from a primary communication media connection to a secondary connection of a data communications network for communication by first and second modems coupled to the network. More specifically, when a failure is detected in the primary connection, the secondary connection is qualified before switching thereto. Similarly, while communicating over the secondary connection, the primary connection is qualified so that communication may be restored thereto at some later time.