David H Abrams

US Patent:

6625812, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Oct 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/426084

Inventors:

David Hardin Abrams - Chicago IL 60614
Peter Nicholas Prokopowicz - Oak Park IL 60302

International Classification:

H04N 7173

US Classification:

725105, 348154

Abstract:

Method and system for preserving and communicating live views of a remote physical location over a computer network. The present invention integrates so-called âtelepresenceâ systems with a user interface that allows the user to capture views of a remote physical location. Users navigate a remote physical location by viewing images captured by cameras in the remote location and remotely controlling the cameras by means of a user interface to capture more images of other selected regions within the location. The present invention allows the user to preserve views of the remote physical location as the user navigates. These views can then be saved for later use by the user or communicated to others. In one embodiment, views saved or communicated can be activated to connect users to the live image source.

US Patent:

7665113, Feb 16, 2010

Filed:

May 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/753240

Inventors:

David Hardin Abrams - Winston-Salem NC, US

Assignee:

TrueSentry, Inc. - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

H04N 7/173

US Classification:

725 94, 725 86, 725 91, 725 92, 725 93, 725 98, 725114, 725115, 725116, 725118

Abstract:

The present invention, in particular embodiments, is directed to methods, apparatuses and systems directed to rate adaptive video transmission. In a particular implementation, the present invention provides a video server that delivers video frames received from a video source in response to video frame requests transmitted by one or more video clients. In such a configuration, video clients essentially pull video frames of a video stream at a rate adapted to various attributes of the client and/or the client application consuming the video stream, such as bandwidth available to the client the video client application requirements, and the like. Additional embodiments also provide for novel video data compression techniques that use client pull mechanisms to achieve an adaptive video streaming mechanism. In one implementation, only lower levels of a multi-resolution or wavelet video stream are requested to optimally utilize system bandwidth. In combination with client frame pull, a temporally and spatially scalable multi-resolution image codec, that utilizes wavelet compression, is realized.

US Patent:

20020122073, Sep 5, 2002

Filed:

Mar 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/798768

Inventors:

David Abrams - Chicago IL, US
James Bullard - Evanston IL, US
Peter Prokopowicz - Oak Park IL, US

International Classification:

G06F003/00
G06F013/00

US Classification:

345/838000

Abstract:

Methods, apparatuses and systems facilitating the creation, management and implementation of image histories associated with use of telepresence systems. The present invention extends and enhances the capabilities of current telepresence systems for both users and systems administrators.

US Patent:

20040199435, Oct 7, 2004

Filed:

Apr 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/824733

Inventors:

David Abrams - Chicago IL, US
Paul Cooper - Evanston IL, US
Michael Halleen - Evanston IL, US
Peter Prokopowicz - Oak Park IL, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/027000

Abstract:

Methods and systems for real-time shopping of a remote physical location over a computer network. The present invention integrates so-called “telepresence” systems with on-line, electronic commerce and merchandising systems to achieve a novel, real-time shopping experience. Unlike conventional on-line catalogs, the present invention allows the user to visually navigate in real-time within an actual, physical space in order to view physical objects located therein, and to select or identify such objects for purchase or further inspection. Users navigate through the physical space by viewing images captured by cameras located within the space and remotely controlling the cameras by means of a user interface to capture additional images of other selected regions within the space. According to the invention, the user interface of the present invention allows the user to identify or select viewed objects for purchase or further inquiry.

US Patent:

20210078790, Mar 18, 2021

Filed:

Aug 26, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/003766

Inventors:

David Abrams - Highland Park IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 83/00

Abstract:

A content dispensing package apparatus is provided. The content dispensing package apparatus can be configured to elevate contents for immediate dispensing to the user, the user able to raise the contents from outside an outer container. For example, a container for dispensing edible contents can include a first container portion, a second container portion configured to move between a first position and a second position, and a tab coupled to the second container portion. The tab can be accessible from the outside of the container and used to move the second container.

US Patent:

20160130069, May 12, 2016

Filed:

Jan 15, 2016

Appl. No.:

14/997279

Inventors:

David Abrams - Highland Park IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 83/00

Abstract:

A content dispensing package apparatus is provided. The content dispensing package apparatus can be configured to elevate contents for immediate dispensing to the user, the user able to raise the contents from outside an outer container. For example, a container for dispensing edible contents can include a first container portion, a second container portion configured to move between a first position and a second position, and a tab coupled to the second container portion. The tab can be accessible from the outside of the container and used to move the second container.

US Patent:

20140175131, Jun 26, 2014

Filed:

Dec 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/723719

Inventors:

David Abrams - Highland Park IL, US

International Classification:

G01F 11/00

US Classification:

222390, 222405

Abstract:

A content dispensing package apparatus configured to elevate contents for immediate dispensing to the user, the user able to raise the contents from outside an outer container.