Ralph J Brown

US Patent:

6772433, Aug 3, 2004

Filed:

Nov 3, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/185179

Inventors:

Mike L. LaJoie - Sherman Oaks CA
Joseph G. Buehl - Van Nuys CA
Haig H. Krakirian - Glendale CA
Stephen M. Johnson - Burbank CA
Ralph W. Brown - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. - New York NY

International Classification:

H04N 5445

US Classification:

725 52, 725 33, 725 58, 725104, 345767, 345786

Abstract:

A system and method are provided for providing a full service cable television system. The cable system incorporates a digital and analog transmission architecture capable of delivering a high number of high quality television programs, advanced cable services, and online services to a subscribers home. The cable system comprises a cable headend, at least one fiber transport, at least one distribution hub, at least one hybrid fiber coax plant, and a plurality of set-top terminals. Programs and services are transmitted to the set-top terminals in both digital and analog formats to maintain downward compatibility with existing systems. The set-top terminal incorporates a central processing unit, a unified memory architecture, a memory management unit, communications circuitry, I/O control circuitry, and audio and video output circuitry. Through these components the set-top terminal provides advanced cable services such as a comprehensive channel navigator, an interactive program guide, Impulse Pay-Per-View activation, Near-Video-On-Demand and Video-On-Demand programming, and advanced configuration controls. The set-top terminal also provides online services such as World Wide Web browsing, Internet E-Mail, and Home Shopping.

US Patent:

7546621, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/882099

Inventors:

Michael L LaJoie - Sherman Oaks CA, US
Joseph G Buehl - Van Nuys CA, US
Stephen M Johnson - Burbank CA, US
Ralph W Brown - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. - New York NY

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

725 39, 725 52, 345676

Abstract:

A full service cable television system and method are provided. The system comprises a cable headend, at least one fiber transport, at least one distribution hub, at least one hybrid fiber coax plant, and a plurality of set-top terminals. The system delivers television programs, advanced cable services, and online services. Programs and services are transmitted to the set-top terminals in both digital and analog formats to maintain downward compatibility with existing systems. The set-top terminal includes a central processing unit, a unified memory architecture, a memory management unit, communications circuitry, I/O control circuitry, and audio and video output circuitry. Through these components, the set-top terminal provides advanced cable services such as a comprehensive channel navigator, an interactive program guide, impulse Pay-Per-View, Near-Video-On-Demand and Video-On-Demand programming, and advanced configuration controls. The set-top terminal also provides online services such as World Wide Web browsing, Internet e-mail, and home shopping.

US Patent:

20090241144, Sep 24, 2009

Filed:

Apr 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/432871

Inventors:

Mike L. LaJoie - Sherman Oaks CA, US
Joseph G. Buehl - Van Nuys CA, US
Haig H. Krakirian - Glendale CA, US
Stephen M. Johnson - Burbank CA, US
Ralph W. Brown - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 40, 725 39, 725 58

Abstract:

A full service television system and method are provided. The system comprises a cable headend, at least one fiber transport, at least one distribution hub, at least one hybrid fiber coax plant, and a plurality of set-top terminals. The system delivers television programs, advanced cable services, and online services. Programs and services are transmitted to the set-top terminals in both digital and analog formats to maintain downward compatibility with existing systems. The set-top terminal includes a central processing unit, a unified memory architecture, a memory management unit, communications circuitry, I/O control circuitry, and audio and video output circuitry. Through these components, the set-top terminal provides advanced cable services such as a comprehensive channel navigator, an interactive program guide, one-touch recording, recording conflict detection and resolution, and advanced configuration controls. The set-top terminal also provides online services such as World Wide Web browsing, Internet e-mail, and home shopping.

US Patent:

44625995, Jul 31, 1984

Filed:

Sep 30, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/537998

Inventors:

Ralph Brown - Seattle WA

International Classification:

A63B 6900

US Classification:

273411

Abstract:

A soccer ball is suspended by a line from a horizontal arm cantilevered from an upright standard supported by a portable base. The height of the soccer ball can be adjusted by paying out or hauling in the appropriate length of line, and the line can be anchored to a cleat carried by the standard. The height of the ball is adjusted for a soccer player for instruction and practice of heading the ball. The standard is of knockdown construction for ease in transportation to a training site.

US Patent:

58502181, Dec 15, 1998

Filed:

Feb 19, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/802833

Inventors:

Mike L. LaJoie - Sherman Oaks CA
Joseph G. Buehl - Van Nuys CA
Haig H. Krakirian - Glendale CA
Stephen M. Johnson - Burbank CA
Ralph W. Brown - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Time Warner Entertainment Company L.P. - New York NY

International Classification:

H04N 714

US Classification:

345327

Abstract:

A system and method are provided for providing a full service cable television system. The cable system incorporates a digital and analog transmission architecture capable of delivering a high number of high quality television programs, advanced cable services, and online services to a subscriber's home. The cable system comprises a cable headend, at least one fiber transport, at least one distribution hub, at least one hybrid fiber coax plant, and a plurality of set-top terminals. Programs and services are transmitted to the set-top terminals in both digital and analog formats to maintain downward compatibility with existing systems. The set-top terminal incorporates a central processing unit, a unified memory architecture, a memory management unit, communications circuitry, I/O control circuitry, and audio and video output circuitry. Through these components the set-top terminal provides advanced cable services such as a comprehensive channel navigator, an interactive program guide, Impulse Pay-Per-View activation, Near-Video-On-Demand and Video-On-Demand programming, and advanced configuration controls. The set-top terminal also provides online services such as World Wide Web browsing, Internet E-Mail, and Home Shopping.