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Nevada City, CA, United States of America

Bruce L Rayner

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: The Grass Valley Group, Inc.. Active years: 1977-1996.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Bruce L Rayner. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/bruce-l-rayner

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 589(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 143 
 
The Grass Valley Group, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1977-1996

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5519828 - Video editing operator interface for aligning timelines (1996-05-21),
2. 5388197 - Video editing system operator inter-face for visualization and (1995-02-07),
3. 4988982 - Touch pad machine control (1991-01-29),
4. 4205344 - Special effects memory system (1980-05-27),
5. 4041527 - Video effects generator (1977-08-09),

Title: Bruce L Rayner - Innovator in Video Editing Technology

Introduction

Bruce L Rayner is a prominent inventor based in Nevada City, CA (US), known for his significant contributions to video editing technology. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Rayner has developed innovative solutions that enhance the user experience in video editing systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Video editing operator interface for aligning timelines." This invention provides a visual sense of the content and length of video sequences while offering enhanced interactive control over locations and time alignments. The system saves representative samples of each frame in local memory, allowing for a pictorial timeline that aids operators in navigating video sequences effectively. The interface includes features such as cursor control via mouse or knob, dynamic icons for velocity indication, and automatic fine alignment of timelines based on time markers.

Career Highlights

Rayner has made a significant impact in the field of video editing through his work at The Grass Valley Group, Inc. His innovative designs have streamlined video editing processes, making them more intuitive and efficient for users.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Rayner has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Peter N Johnson and Gerald Graham Taylor. These partnerships have contributed to the development of advanced video editing technologies and have fostered a collaborative environment for innovation.

Conclusion

Bruce L Rayner's contributions to video editing technology

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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