Nicholas John Murrells

US Patent:

20070239699, Oct 11, 2007

Filed:

Apr 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/402297

Inventors:

Nicholas Murrells - Hollywood CA, US
Mark Sears - Simi Valley CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707004000

Abstract:

A media system is disclosed that uses preemptive recording of media files to reduce playback latency when media tracks are subsequently selected for playback during the recording process. The media system comprises a primary storage device capable of storing media files and a secondary storage device capable of reading digital media files from a removable storage medium. The system also includes a media player capable of playing media files stored on the primary storage device and a recorder that is connected to read digital media data from the secondary storage device. The recorder stores media files corresponding to the digital media data of the removable storage medium on the primary storage device. To reduce subsequent playback latency when media tracks are selected for playback during the recording process, the recorder automatically stores only predetermined portions of each media file read from the storage medium on the primary storage device when the removable storage medium is, for example, initially engaged with the secondary storage device. The preemptive recording may also occur at advantageous times other than the time at which the removable storage medium is initially engaged with the secondary storage device. Further, preemptive recording may be limited to the media files selected by the user for complete recording from the secondary storage device to the primary storage device.

US Patent:

20200274728, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

Sep 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/646293

Inventors:

- Kanagawa, JP
Nicholas Murrells - San Diego CA, US
Brendon Stead - Carlsbad CA, US

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

Abstract:

A system provides limited controller access to a mesh network of media rendering devices in a primary communication network via an access point providing network connectivity to a local area network (LAN). A first media rendering device in communication with the LAN includes a secondary network transceiver providing a secondary network distinct from the LAN. A second media rendering device is in communication with the first media rendering device via the secondary network. A controller is configured to communicate with the first media rendering device via the LAN and/or the secondary network. The first media rendering device is configured to convey a command from the controller to the second media rendering device via the secondary network.

US Patent:

20190380021, Dec 12, 2019

Filed:

Aug 4, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/323325

Inventors:

- Kanagawa,, JP
Nicholas MURRELLS - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

H04W 8/00
H04W 4/021
H04L 29/12

Abstract:

A first network enabled device is in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The first network enabled device determines whether a second network enabled device is present in the WLAN. The first network enabled device executes a rule having a condition based on whether the second network enabled device is present in the WLAN and a resulting action to be performed by the first network enabled device. If the condition is met, the first network enabled device performs the resulting action.

US Patent:

20160335041, Nov 17, 2016

Filed:

May 12, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/153098

Inventors:

- Kanagawa, JP
Ryouichi Yamanouchi - Kanagawa, JP
Samuel Baxter - North Sydney, AU
Nicholas Murrells - San Diego CA, US
Brendon Stead - Carlsbad CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/16
G06F 3/0486
G06F 3/0488
G06F 3/0482
H04R 29/00
G06F 3/0484

Abstract:

A method for controlling a plurality of media rendering devices in a data network with a controller device in communication with the network is disclosed. A network enabled subwoofer is added to the data network such that the subwoofer is visible on the network to a controller. The controller user interface displays a subwoofer graphical object and a group graphical object representing a group of one or more rendering devices. A user selects the group graphical object via the controller user interface, and the subwoofer is joined with the selected group. An audio channel associated with the group is assigned to the subwoofer. The controller user interface hides the subwoofer graphical object.

US Patent:

20160294106, Oct 6, 2016

Filed:

Jun 16, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/183903

Inventors:

- Fort Collins CO, US
Brian C. Bone - San Diego CA, US
Feng Feng - Sugar Land TX, US
Nicholas J. Murrells - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/52
H01R 13/622
H01R 24/58
H04R 1/10

Abstract:

This disclosure presents a connector assembly for providing a waterproof connection to a case for an electronic device. The connector assembly includes a connector body, an electrical cable, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor is electrically connected to the electrical cable and electrically engages the installed electronic device to convey at least one of data and power between the installed electronic device and the electrical cable. The connector assembly also includes an outer sleeve configured to freely rotate around the connector body and further configured to removably connect the connector assembly to the case. The outer sleeve includes a securing region to removably secure the connector assembly to the case, an inner gasket to seal an inner sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the connector body, and an outer gasket positioned to seal an outer sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the case.

US Patent:

20150110320, Apr 23, 2015

Filed:

Dec 23, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/582041

Inventors:

- Fort Collins CO, US
Brian C. Bone - San Diego CA, US
Feng FENG - Sugar Land TX, US
Nicholas J. Murrells - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/10
H01R 13/52

US Classification:

381322, 439271

Abstract:

This disclosure relates generally to waterproof electronic assemblies, such as earphones, earphone electronic controls, and waterproof connectors, as well as an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear. Electronic component assemblies described include electronic components, a cable, and a housing configured to house the electronic components. The housing also includes a cable aperture through which the cable extends, and a compression backstop extending into the interior of the housing. The electronic assembly may also include a gasket holder. The assembly also includes a gasket surrounding the cable, a compression wedge at least partially surrounding the circumference of the cable, and a crimp bead positioned proximate the compression backstop.

US Patent:

20140286515, Sep 25, 2014

Filed:

Mar 21, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/222536

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Nicholas J. Murrells - San Diego CA, US
Feng Feng - Sugar Land TX, US

Assignee:

TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

H04R 1/10

US Classification:

381328

Abstract:

This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear.