David W Goodwin

US Patent:

6525775, Feb 25, 2003

Filed:

Oct 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/169645

Inventors:

Michael Kahn - Westampton NJ
David Goodwin - Yardley PA

Assignee:

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. - Osaka

International Classification:

H04N 700

US Classification:

348460, 348461, 348462, 348476, 348465, 348553, 348714, 725132, 725140, 725152

Abstract:

A television receiver which is coupled to a digital VCR to receive an ATSC-encoded multi-program stream containing video, audio and data programs. The receiver recognizes one of the data programs as containing computer software for the digital television receiver, extracts the data program from the multi-program stream into a memory area which is separate from the memory areas used to decode the audio and video programs and then uses data in the extracted data program to update information which controls the operation of the television receiver. The television receiver includes a microprocessor which is coupled to a video processor via an IC bus. The video processor includes registers which are coupled to the IC bus. The microprocessor updates these values from the information in the extracted data program. The extracted data program may include a program image for the operational software for the microprocessor and may replace the operational software to update the operation of the television receiver.

US Patent:

7685617, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Dec 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/614321

Inventors:

David C. Goodwin - Holland PA, US
Thomas L. Du Breuil - Ivyland PA, US
Peter A. Kindinger - Cary IL, US
Mark A. Kolber - Churchville PA, US
Anthony M. Radice - Chalfont PA, US

Assignee:

General Instrument Corporation - Horsham PA

International Classification:

G06F 13/00
H04N 5/455

US Classification:

725 39, 725 38, 725 40, 725 41, 725 42, 725 43, 725 56, 725 57, 725 59, 725 60, 725 61, 725110

Abstract:

A method for selectively and multiply routing a media stream input to a media appliance is provided. The method includes receiving the media stream. Further, the method includes distributing the media stream onto a plurality of individual media paths within the media appliance. Furthermore, the method includes routing the media stream on at least a first one of the media paths to a first media processor within the media appliance, while simultaneously routing the media stream on at least one other of the media paths to at least one additional media processor within the media appliance.

US Patent:

7769370, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Dec 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/616357

Inventors:

Thomas L. Du Breuil - Ivyland PA, US
David C. Goodwin - Holland PA, US
Allen Lee - Los Altos CA, US

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H04M 3/00

US Classification:

455420, 455 411, 455 412, 4555691

Abstract:

A method and system for facilitating communication, generally called pairing, between a wireless handheld device and a electronic communication device is disclosed. The method includes transmitting a line-of-sight signal from the wireless handheld device to a electronic communication device. The line-of-sight signal serves to identify the wireless handheld device. This transmission results in a received line-of-sight signal at the electronic communication device. The method also includes enabling a non-line-of-sight communication between the wireless handheld device and the electronic communication device. The non-line-of-sight communication is enabled on the basis of the received line-of-sight signal.

US Patent:

20070136304, Jun 14, 2007

Filed:

Dec 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/301925

Inventors:

Christopher Stone - Newton PA, US
David Goodwin - Holland PA, US
Andrea Harriman - Yardley PA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707010000

Abstract:

A method (), system () and control device () are provided for delivering information, such as Emergency Alert System (EAS) information, to one or more client devices () in a network, e.g., a home network or business network. The control device (), which is connected to the client devices () via a suitable home or business network connection, receives information, such as EAS information, from an appropriate transmission source (). The control device () performs any one or more of a number of functions that allows the information to be properly received by appropriate client devices (). Such functions include formatting or encoding the information as needed by the client devices () to properly receive the information. Also, using a tuner (), the control device () can be tuned to an appropriate channel for providing the information to the appropriate client devices ().

US Patent:

20080151867, Jun 26, 2008

Filed:

Dec 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/614458

Inventors:

David C. Goodwin - Holland PA, US
Thomas L. Du Breuil - Ivyland PA, US
Peter A. Kindinger - Cary IL, US
Mark A. Kolber - Churchville PA, US
Anthony M. Radice - Chalfont PA, US
Clyde N. Robbins - Maple Glen PA, US

Assignee:

GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION - Horsham PA

International Classification:

H04L 12/66

US Classification:

370352

Abstract:

A video information appliance () for facilitating routing of a plurality of independent video signals is provided. The video information appliance includes a plurality of video signal input interfaces (), a signal router (), a plurality of video output ports () and a processor (). Each of the plurality of video signal input interfaces is adapted to facilitate reception of the plurality of independent video signals. The signal router is coupled to the plurality of video signal input interface. The plurality of video output ports are coupled to the signal router. The processor is adapted to control the signal router to selectively direct at least one of the received independent video signals to at least a first video output port. The processor is also adapted to direct at least one other of the received independent video signals to at least a second video output port.

US Patent:

20100165214, Jul 1, 2010

Filed:

Dec 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/344984

Inventors:

Jay W. Strater - Jamison PA, US
Thomas L. DuBreuil - Ivyland PA, US
David C. Goodwin - Holland PA, US

Assignee:

GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION - Horsham PA

International Classification:

H04N 5/50

US Classification:

348732, 348E05097

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for minimizing cable and off-air signal detection on separate cable and off-air input jacks in a set-top terminal with two or more tuners. The systems and methods employ logic to progress through different scan configurations with different input jack/signal detection assignments to minimize signal detection delay. Tuners are pooled for a given input jack/signal assignment, scanned frequencies are queued and carried to the next scan configuration, and user input is employed, whenever possible. The systems and methods are of particular value for retail applications, where users may install cable, off-air, or both sources incorrectly to their set-top terminal's cable and off-air input jacks.

US Patent:

6137539, Oct 24, 2000

Filed:

Oct 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/169295

Inventors:

George Lownes - Morton PA
Perry Dunn - Woodbury NJ
David Goodwin - Yardley PA
Michael Kahn - West Ampton NJ
Matthew Curreri - Medford NJ
Sergei Danilchuk - Horsham PA

Assignee:

Matshushita Electric Industrial Co, LTD - Kadoma

International Classification:

H04N 544
H04N 5445

US Classification:

348569

Abstract:

A television receiver which receives an ATSC multi-program stream for a single major channel and generates a status display which displays the major channel identifier and a plurality of indicators, each corresponding to a respective one of the minor channels associated with the major channel. The indicator corresponding to the minor channel that is currently selected is highlighted with respect to the other indicators. The television receiver includes an image format converter and the status display also includes information concerning the format of the received signal and any format conversion that is currently being performed. The television receiver is also coupled to a digital VCR via a digital communications link. The digital television receiver generates a control panel for the digital VCR on the display device of the television receiver, and includes a facility for receiving commands for the digital VCR, sending the commands to the digital VCR via the digital communications link displaying the current status of the digital VCR. The television receiver maintains the status display for the digital VCR, by sending a status change request to the digital VCR immediately after receiving any status change information, whereby the VCR responds to the status change request only on a subsequent change in its operational status.