Paul Greaves

US Patent:

6977673, Dec 20, 2005

Filed:

Sep 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/932993

Inventors:

James A. McKain - Andover MA, US
Peter Fasciano - Natick MA, US
Jeffrey D. Kurtze - Nashua NH, US
Stephen M. DiSciullo - Danvers MA, US
Paul H. Greaves - Tyngsboro MA, US
Harry Der - Westford MA, US
Morton Tarr - Bolton MA, US

Assignee:

Avid Technology, Inc. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

H04N005/225
H04N005/228
H04N005/76

US Classification:

34820799, 3482221, 3482314, 386117

Abstract:

A portable moving picture recording device includes switching control to enable multiple data flow configurations. Two output encoders receive either composite or component digital video signals. The component video signals can come from one of three sources: decoded composite video, component video, and a random-access storage device. Inputs to a composite video analog-to-digital converter and a genlock decoder may be switched between at least two outputs, including a camera video and external video sources. The digital component signal may also be recorded onto the random access recording medium. These data paths are provided in a portable moving picture recording device, in combination with some editing capability.

US Patent:

7230641, Jun 12, 2007

Filed:

Jul 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/898878

Inventors:

James A. McKain - Andover MA, US
Peter Fasciano - Natick MA, US
Jeffrey D. Kurtze - Nashua NH, US
Stephen M. DiSciullo - Danvers MA, US
Paul H. Greaves - Tyngsboro MA, US
Harry Der - Westford MA, US
Morton Tarr - Bolton MA, US
Alex Vasilevsky - Westford MA, US

Assignee:

Avid Technolgy, Inc. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

H04N 5/225
H04N 5/91

US Classification:

34820799, 386 46

Abstract:

A moving picture recording device includes a random-access, computer-readable and writable storage medium to provide non-linear access to recorded clips. The device provides digital capture of both video and audio information. Multiple data paths are provided to allow recording to and playback from the storage medium. Lists are maintained to manage recorded clips and edited events. An outtake list of deleted clips is also maintained. An event list includes a list of video events including clips from the storage medium as well as other video sources including a camera or external video. With switching circuitry, recorded clips can be viewed during editing while live images are output to a program output. An editing interface includes dedicated keys for performing standard recording functions as well as a display with associated input keys having adaptive functions. The textual display indicates the function currently associated with the input key.

US Patent:

7532807, May 12, 2009

Filed:

Jul 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/897506

Inventors:

James A. McKain - Andover MA, US
Peter Fasciano - Natick MA, US
Jeffrey D. Kurtze - Nashua NH, US
Stephen M. DiSciullo - Danvers MA, US
Paul H. Greaves - Tyngsboro MA, US
Harry Der - Westford MA, US
Morton Tarr - Bolton MA, US
Alex Vasilevsky - Westford MA, US

Assignee:

Avid Technology, Inc. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

H04N 7/00
H04N 5/00

US Classification:

386107, 386117

Abstract:

A moving picture recording device includes a random-access, computer-readable and writable storage medium to provide non-linear access to recorded clips. The device provides digital capture of both video and audio information. Multiple data paths are provided to allow recording to and playback from the storage medium. Lists are maintained to manage recorded clips and edited events. An outtake list of deleted clips is also maintained. An event list includes a list of video events including clips from the storage medium as well as other video sources including a camera or external video. With switching circuitry, recorded clips can be viewed during editing while live images are output to a program output. An editing interface includes dedicated keys for performing standard recording functions as well as a display with associated input keys having adaptive functions. The textual display indicates the function currently associated with the input key.

US Patent:

7623754, Nov 24, 2009

Filed:

Sep 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/932784

Inventors:

James A. McKain - Andover MA, US
Peter Fasciano - Natick MA, US
Jeffrey D. Kurtze - Nashua NH, US
Stephen M. DiSciullo - Danvers MA, US
Paul H. Greaves - Tyngsboro MA, US
Harry Der - Westford MA, US

Assignee:

Avid Technology, Inc. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

H04N 5/91

US Classification:

386 52, 386 95, 386117, 386125

Abstract:

A digital media recorder including a video camera digitizing circuitry and a digital computer readable and writable random access medium, such as magnetic or optical disk, in which sequences of digital still images are stored directly on the recording medium. Audio recording capabilities may also be provided. This system eliminates the need for video tape for recording video information, thereby providing the capability for a purely digital video system for capture, editing and playback.

US Patent:

7830413, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Mar 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/731636

Inventors:

James A. McKain - Andover MA, US
Peter Fasciano - Natick MA, US
Jeffrey D. Kurtze - Nashua NH, US
Stephen M. DiSciullo - Danvers MA, US
Paul H. Greaves - Tyngsboro MA, US
Harry Der - Westford MA, US
Morton Tarr - Bolton MA, US
Alex Vasilevsky - Westford MA, US

Assignee:

Avid Technology, Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

H04N 5/225
H04N 5/91

US Classification:

34820799, 386 46

Abstract:

A moving picture recording device includes a random-access, computer-readable and writable storage medium to provide non-linear access to recorded clips. The device provides digital capture of both video and audio information. Multiple data paths are provided to allow recording to and playback from the storage medium. Lists are maintained to manage recorded clips and edited events. An outtake list of deleted clips is also maintained. An event list includes a list of video events including clips from the storage medium as well as other video sources including a camera or external video. With switching circuitry, recorded clips can be viewed during editing while live images are output to a program output. An editing interface includes dedicated keys for performing standard recording functions as well as a display with associated input keys having adaptive functions. The textual display indicates the function currently associated with the input key.