David F Jordan

US Patent:

6430274, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Jan 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/483965

Inventors:

Regina Lisa Winstead - Suwanee GA
David Jordan - Alexandria VA

Assignee:

WorldComm Inc. - Clinton MS

International Classification:

H04M 1500

US Classification:

37911414, 37912101, 37914402, 379154

Abstract:

A telephone system and method is provided for delaying authorization validation queries until after a called party accepts a telephone call. Queries are avoided not only in cases where the called phone line is busy or not answering, but also in cases where the called party declines to accept the charges. Because authorization validation queries typically take less than half a second, parties are not significantly affected by the delay.

US Patent:

6562094, May 13, 2003

Filed:

Jul 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/900526

Inventors:

Jeffrey M. Denker - Woburn MA
John T. Hickey - Nashua NH
Peter J. B. Teague - Marblehead MA
David Jordan - Ashby MA
Jonathan Gordan - Littleton MA
Mitchell Weiss - Carlisle MA

Assignee:

PRI Automation, Inc. - Billerica MA

International Classification:

B01D 2911

US Classification:

553852, 55410, 55467, 55476, 454187, 414935

Abstract:

A storage and retrieval system is provided for safely and efficiently storing reticles in a clean environment. An enclosed storage unit is provided for storing the reticles, and other items such as wafers and the like, in an environment which minimizes the amount of contaminants and is suitable for use in a semiconductor fabrication clean room. A retrieval unit is provided separate from the enclosed storage unit for accessing and staging the reticles before they enter and leave the storage unit for minimizing exposure of the storage unit. The storage unit includes a movable storage matrix having a plurality of bays for storing the reticles. The movable storage matrix is selectively moved or rotated by a drive mechanism that is located external to the storage unit so that the storage unit is substantially free of contaminant generating components.

US Patent:

6881462, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/369407

Inventors:

Dewey L. Mullins - Marietta GA, US
Stephane Pyrek - Redondo Beach CA, US
David W. Jordan - Northridge CA, US

Assignee:

Advanced Chemistry and Technology, Inc. - Garden Grove CA

International Classification:

B32B009/00

US Classification:

428 418, 428 352, 428 357, 383 59, 383 612, 383 613, 383 63, 206813

Abstract:

A uniformly premixed sealant is provided as a frozen preform that upon warming cures in the preform shape. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the preformed sealant during application to a substrate. The preformed sealant is particularly well suited for use in aerospace applications.

US Patent:

20110283232, Nov 17, 2011

Filed:

Mar 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/049261

Inventors:

David Jordan - San Francisco CA, US
Paul T. Stathacopoulos - San Carlos CA, US
Thomas Steven Woods - Arlington Heights IL, US
Brian Peterson - Barrington IL, US
Jason Conness - Los Angeles CA, US
Gaurav Sinha - Irvine CA, US
China Arai - Valley Glen CA, US
Gareth Dean White - Walnut Creek CA, US
Kim Rubric Dykeman - San Francisco CA, US
Trent Wheeler - Berkeley CA, US
Daniel Wright Trenz - Ann Arbor MI, US
Christopher Dow - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Rovi Technologies Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715810

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to a plurality of content items from a plurality of content sources via a data network, the plurality of content sources including a public content source and a personal content source; processing the content information, using a processor, to provide digital representations of the plurality of content items, the digital representations including a digital representation of a public content item from the public content source and a digital representation of a personal content item from the personal content source; and displaying available content information related to the selected content item in response to receiving a selection of the content item, the available content information including at least one user-selectable command option for obtaining an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item.

US Patent:

20110289067, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/875302

Inventors:

David Jordan - San Francisco CA, US
Paul T. Stathacopoulos - San Carlos CA, US
Thomas Steven Woods - Arlington Heights IL, US
Brian Peterson - Barrington IL, US
Jason Conness - Los Angeles CA, US
Gaurav Sinha - Irvine CA, US
China Arai - Valley Glen CA, US
Christopher Dow - Palo alto CA, US
Gareth Dean White - Groveland MA, US
Kim Rubric Dykeman - San Francisco CA, US
Trent Wheeler - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

Rovi Technologies Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707707, 707E17108

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular content items from at least one source of a plurality of content sources via a data network; presenting, using a processor, a user interface including a search portal, the search portal being configured to receive a search query from a user platform; comparing the search query with the content information to identify matching content items; providing a digital representation of each of the matching content items; receiving a selection of one or more of the matching content items, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the one or more matching content items; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected one or more matching content items in response to receiving the selection of the one or more matching content items, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable command option to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected one or more matching content items.

US Patent:

20110289421, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/875245

Inventors:

David Jordan - San Francisco CA, US
Paul T. Stathacopoulos - San Carlos CA, US
Thomas Steven Woods - Arlington Heights IL, US
Brian Peterson - Barrington IL, US
Jason Conness - Los Angeles CA, US
Gaurav Sinha - Irvine CA, US
China Arai - Valley Glen CA, US
Christopher Dow - Palo Alto CA, US
Gareth Dean White - Groveland MA, US
Kim Rubric Dykeman - San Francisco CA, US
Trent Wheeler - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

Rovi Technologies Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06F 15/16

US Classification:

715739

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular items of content from at least one source of a plurality of content sources; processing the content information to provide a digital representation of a content item; receiving a selection of the content item, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the content item; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected content item in response to receiving the selection of the content item, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable display object to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item.

US Patent:

20110289452, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

Mar 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/049366

Inventors:

David Jordan - San Francisco CA, US
Paul T. Stathacopoulos - San Carlos CA, US
Thomas Steven Woods - Arlington Heights IL, US
Brian Peterson - Barrington IL, US
Jason Conness - Los Angeles CA, US
Gaurav Sinha - Irvine CA, US
China Arai - Valley Glen CA, US
Gareth Dean White - Walnut Creek CA, US
Kim Rubric Dykeman - San Francisco CA, US
Trent Wheeler - Berkeley CA, US
Daniel Wright Trenz - Ann Arbor MI, US
Christopher Dow - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Rovi Technologies Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715810

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular items of content from at least one source of a plurality of content sources; processing the content information to provide a digital representation of a content item; receiving a selection of the content item, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the content item; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected content item in response to receiving the selection of the content item, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable command option to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item.

US Patent:

20110289529, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/875290

Inventors:

David Jordan - San Francisco CA, US
Paul T. Stathacopoulos - San Carlos CA, US
Thomas Steven Woods - Arlington Heights IL, US
Brian Peterson - Barrington IL, US
Jason Conness - Los Angeles CA, US
Gaurav Sinha - Irvine CA, US
China Arai - Valley Glen CA, US
Christopher Dow - Palo Alto CA, US
Gareth Dean White - Groveland MA, US
Kim Rubric Dykeman - San Francisco CA, US
Trent Wheeler - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

Ropvi Technologies Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 37

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to a plurality of content items from a plurality of content sources via a data network, the plurality of content items including television content items from at least two different content sources; processing the content information, using a processor, to provide digital representations of the television content items in a television portal; receiving a selection of at least one of the television content items in the television portal, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the selected television content item; and displaying available content information related to the selected television content item in response to receiving the selection of the television content item, the displayed available content information including a first user-selectable command option for obtaining an additional level of detailed information related to the selected television content item, the displayed available content information including a second user-selectable command option for requesting a rendering of the selected television content item.