This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Progressive Networks, Inc.. Active years: 1999.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1999
Title: Innovations by Thomas Boutell
Introduction
Thomas Boutell is an accomplished inventor based in Seattle, WA (US). He is known for his contributions to the field of digital audio technology. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique method for mitigating and correcting errors in the delivery of on-demand audio.
Latest Patents
Thomas Boutell holds a patent for "Error mitigation and correction in the delivery of on-demand audio." This patent describes a method and system for mitigating and compensating for the loss of digital audio data transmitted as a stream of packets to a client. The server compresses digital audio data corresponding to a digitized analog audio signal. The compressed data are divided into N frames of data per packet. The server interleaves the frames, producing interleave packets of up to order N. This interleave operation minimizes the effect of any lost packet when the interleave packets are received, deinterleaved, and converted to an analog signal that is played on a speaker at the client. Lost frames are replaced using the data from frames that are received. Additionally, the frames can be scrambled at the server by applying a permutation function that depends upon the packet number and a key value. At the client, an inverse permutation function is applied to unscramble the frames. Thomas Boutell has 1 patent to his name.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Thomas has made significant strides in the audio technology sector. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the quality and reliability of digital audio streaming. He has been associated with Progressive Networks, Inc., where he has further developed his innovative ideas.
Collaborations
Thomas has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Richard Wesley and Christopher Carden. Their combined expertise has contributed to advancements in the field of digital audio technology.
Conclusion
Thomas Boutell's innovative contributions to digital audio technology have made a lasting impact on the industry. His patent for error mitigation and correction showcases his commitment to improving audio delivery systems. His work continues to influence the way digital audio is transmitted and experienced today.