公开(公告)号：US08805935B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US12099565

申请日：2008-04-08

Applicant: Dustin C. Kirkland ,  Richard J. McCarty ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Dustin C. Kirkland ,  Richard J. McCarty ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04L51/04 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04L51/14

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing multi-threaded conversations in an instant messaging system. The present invention provides a menu option to allow the start of a new topic of discussion within the current instant messaging session. When a new topic is selected, a new thread of conversation is created within the messaging window that is segregated from previous topics of discussion. This new thread of conversation may be created at all other locations for all of the parties involved in the instant messaging session. In this manner, each party to a messaging session containing multiple conversations may be able to understand which response is related to which thread of conversation. In addition, a menu option may be provided by the instant messaging application to allow a user to merge one or more of the threaded conversations into a single conversation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在即时消息系统中管理多线程对话的方法，装置和计算机指令。 本发明提供了一种菜单选项，以允许在当前即时通讯会话内开始新的讨论主题。 当选择新主题时，会在消息传递窗口中创建一个新的会话线程，该消息窗口与以前的讨论主题分开。 可以在即时消息传递会话中涉及的所有方的所有其他位置创建这个新的对话线程。 以这种方式，包含多个会话的消息传递会话的每一方可能能够理解哪个响应与哪个会话的线程有关。 另外，即时通讯应用程序可以提供菜单选项，以允许用户将一个或多个线程会话合并成单个对话。

公开(公告)号：US08059108B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12058462

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F2200/1632

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for determining the location of a stylus for a portable electronic device. One embodiment provides for determining at a first time that a stylus was not returned to a stylus receiver of the portable electronic device and determining last usage information relating to a last usage of the stylus at a second, earlier time. The embodiment may further include storing by the portable electronic device the determined last usage information and determining stylus location information based on the last usage information. The embodiment may further include providing an indication of the stylus location information to a user. Stylus location information may include one or more of a physical location, a geographic location, a calendar event associated with a last usage, directions to a place of last usage, an application being used at last usage of the stylus, or a user identity.

Abstract translation: 提供用于确定用于便携式电子设备的触控笔的位置的机构。 一个实施例提供了在第一时间确定触针没有返回到便携式电子设备的触笔接收器，并且在第二个较早的时间确定与触控笔的最后使用有关的最后使用信息。 该实施例还可以包括由便携式电子设备存储确定的最后使用信息，并且基于最后的使用信息来确定手写笔位置信息。 该实施例还可以包括向用户提供触笔位置信息的指示。 触笔位置信息可以包括物理位置，地理位置，与最后使用相关联的日历事件，到最后使用地点的指示，在触控笔的最后使用被使用的应用或用户身份中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US08019062B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12057022

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

Inventor： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC: H04M15/00 ,  H04M11/00 ,  H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04M15/07 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/08 ,  H04M2215/64

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for altering an administrator of a multi-way call during the multi-way call connection and transferring the associated charges from one administrator to another. After a multi-way call connection is established from the originating party to many participating parties, the originating party may be given an opportunity to shift an administrator role to one of the participating parties. The participating party designated to be a new administrator may accept or refuse the request from the originating party. Once the participating party accepts the new administrator role, the subsequent charges may be transferred to the participating party and the originating party may be able to continue in or to drop out from the multi-way call without further responsibility of charges.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在多路呼叫连接期间改变多路呼叫管理员的方法和系统，并将相关费用从一个管理员传送到另一个管理员。 在从始发方建立多方呼叫连接到许多参与方之后，发起方可能有机会将管理员角色转移到参与方之一。 指定为新管理人的参与方可以接受或拒绝发起方的请求。 一旦参与方接受新的管理员角色，随后的费用可能会转移给参与方，发起方可以继续进行或退出多方通话，而不再需要收取费用。

公开(公告)号：US07676757B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US11877750

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: Faisal M. Awada ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Faisal M. Awada ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/451

Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that enable a user to customize selection elements of a GUI. For example, menu entries in a GUI can be customized so that the user can specify the font, the language, character sets, color, and other attributes of the text of one menu item (or less than all menu items); to have the ability to selectively activate multimedia options associated with selected menu items (e.g., to play a sound whenever the cursor/pointer passes over a particular menu item); and/or to assign an animation sequence that is unique to selected menu items. The menu item properties are defined by the user, using, for example, a dialog box that allows specification of the attributes. When the application is installed, a default set of menu item properties is defined by the software manufacturer, which can be further customized by the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许用户定制GUI的选择元素的机制。 例如，可以定制GUI中的菜单条目，以便用户可以指定一个菜单项（或小于所有菜单项）的文本的字体，语言，字符集，颜色和其他属性; 具有选择性地激活与所选菜单项相关联的多媒体选项的能力（例如，每当光标/指针通过特定菜单项时播放声音）; 和/或分配对所选菜单项唯一的动画序列。 菜单项属性由用户定义，例如使用允许指定属性的对话框。 安装应用程序时，软件制造商定义了一组默认菜单项属性，用户可进一步自定义。

公开(公告)号：US07673249B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US12014197

申请日：2008-01-15

Applicant: Faisal M. Awada ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Faisal M. Awada ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/451

Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that enable a user to customize selection elements of a GUI. For example, menu entries in a GUI can be customized so that the user can specify the font, the language, character sets, color, and other attributes of the text of one menu item (or less than all menu items); to have the ability to selectively activate multimedia options associated with selected menu items (e.g., to play a sound whenever the cursor/pointer passes over a particular menu item); and/or to assign an animation sequence that is unique to selected menu items. The menu item properties are defined by the user, using, for example, a dialog box that allows specification of the attributes. When the application is installed, a default set of menu item properties is defined by the software manufacturer, which can be further customized by the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许用户定制GUI的选择元素的机制。 例如，可以定制GUI中的菜单条目，以便用户可以指定一个菜单项（或小于所有菜单项）的文本的字体，语言，字符集，颜色和其他属性; 具有选择性地激活与所选菜单项相关联的多媒体选项的能力（例如，每当光标/指针通过特定菜单项时播放声音）; 和/或分配对所选菜单项唯一的动画序列。 菜单项属性由用户定义，例如使用允许指定属性的对话框。 安装应用程序时，软件制造商定义了一组默认菜单项属性，用户可进一步自定义。

公开(公告)号：US20090083389A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US12328633

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Dustin C. Kirkland ,  Richard James McCarty ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Dustin C. Kirkland ,  Richard James McCarty ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L51/16 ,  H04L51/04

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing multi-threaded conversations in an instant messaging system. The present invention provides a menu option to allow the start of a new topic of discussion within the current instant messaging session. When a new topic is selected, a new thread of conversation is created within the messaging window that is segregated from previous topics of discussion. This new thread of conversation may be created at all other locations for all of the parties involved in the instant messaging session. In this manner, each party to a messaging session containing multiple conversations may be able to understand which response is related to which thread of conversation. In addition, a menu option may be provided by the instant messaging application to allow a user to merge one or more of the threaded conversations into a single conversation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在即时消息系统中管理多线程对话的方法，装置和计算机指令。 本发明提供了一种菜单选项，以允许在当前即时通讯会话内开始新的讨论主题。 当选择新主题时，会在消息传递窗口中创建一个新的会话线程，该消息窗口与以前的讨论主题分开。 可以在即时消息传递会话中涉及的所有方的所有其他位置创建这个新的对话线程。 以这种方式，包含多个会话的消息传递会话的每一方可能能够理解哪个响应与哪个会话的线程有关。 另外，即时通讯应用程序可以提供菜单选项，以允许用户将一个或多个线程对话合并成单个对话。

公开(公告)号：US07505763B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11101617

申请日：2005-04-07

Applicant: Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

Inventor： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC: H04M3/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/72533 ,  H04M1/72525 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04W8/245

Abstract: A system is provided to enable a user of one wireless telephone device to remotely view or operate another wireless telephone device. The system includes a first wireless device that receives a remote control command from a second wireless device, wherein the remote control command requests authorization for the second wireless device to operate the first wireless device. If the first wireless device authorizes the second wireless device to operate the first wireless device, both enter a remote control mode, wherein operations entered on the second wireless device are transmitted to the first wireless device for operation by the first wireless device. Also, if the first wireless device authorizes the second wireless device to view the operations of first wireless device, both enter a remote viewing mode, wherein operations entered on the first wireless device are transmitted to the second wireless device for viewing by the second wireless device.

Abstract translation: 提供一种系统以使一个无线电话设备的用户能够远程查看或操作另一无线电话设备。 该系统包括从第二无线设备接收远程控制命令的第一无线设备，其中所述远程控制命令请求授权所述第二无线设备来操作所述第一无线设备。 如果第一无线设备授权第二无线设备操作第一无线设备，则两者都进入远程控制模式，其中在第二无线设备上输入的操作被发送到第一无线设备以供第一无线设备操作。 此外，如果第一无线设备授权第二无线设备查看第一无线设备的操作，则两者都进入远程观看模式，其中在第一无线设备上输入的操作被发送到第二无线设备以供第二无线设备查看 。

公开(公告)号：US07499699B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11840384

申请日：2007-08-17

Applicant: Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

Inventor： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC: H04M3/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/72533 ,  H04M1/72525 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04W8/245

Abstract: A method is provided to enable a user of one wireless telephone device to remotely view or operate another wireless telephone device. The method includes a first wireless device that receives a remote control command from a second wireless device, wherein the remote control command requests authorization for the second wireless device to operate the first wireless device. If the first wireless device authorizes the second wireless device to operate the first wireless device, both enter a remote control mode, wherein operations entered on the second wireless device are transmitted to the first wireless device for operation by the first wireless device. Also, if the first wireless device authorizes the second wireless device to view the operations of first wireless device, both enter a remote viewing mode, wherein operations entered on the first wireless device are transmitted to the second wireless device for viewing by the second wireless device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使一个无线电话设备的用户远程观看或操作另一无线电话设备的方法。 该方法包括从第二无线设备接收远程控制命令的第一无线设备，其中所述远程控制命令请求授权所述第二无线设备来操作所述第一无线设备。 如果第一无线设备授权第二无线设备操作第一无线设备，则两者都进入远程控制模式，其中在第二无线设备上输入的操作被发送到第一无线设备以供第一无线设备操作。 此外，如果第一无线设备授权第二无线设备查看第一无线设备的操作，则两者都进入远程观看模式，其中在第一无线设备上输入的操作被发送到第二无线设备以供第二无线设备查看 。

公开(公告)号：US20080179113A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US12058462

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F2200/1632

Abstract: Systems, methods and media for determining the location of a stylus for a portable electronic device are disclosed. One embodiment provides a method for determining at a first time that a stylus was not returned to a stylus receiver of the portable electronic device and determining last usage information relating to a last usage of the stylus at a second, earlier time. The method may further include storing by the portable electronic device the determined last usage information and determining stylus location information based on the last usage information. The method may further include providing an indication of the stylus location information to a user. Stylus location information may include one or more of a physical location, a geographic location, a calendar event associated with a last usage, directions to a place of last usage, an application being used at last usage of the stylus, or a user identity.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定用于便携式电子设备的触控笔的位置的系统，方法和介质。 一个实施例提供了一种用于在第一时间确定触针未返回到便携式电子设备的触笔接收器并且在第二较早时间确定与触控笔的最后使用有关的最后使用信息的方法。 该方法还可以包括通过便携式电子设备存储确定的最后使用信息，并且基于最后的使用信息来确定手写笔位置信息。 该方法还可以包括向用户提供触笔位置信息的指示。 触笔位置信息可以包括物理位置，地理位置，与最后使用相关联的日历事件，到最后使用地点的指示，在触控笔的最后使用被使用的应用或用户身份中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US07328409B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US10418501

申请日：2003-04-17

Applicant: Faisal M. Awada ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Faisal M. Awada ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/451

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product is disclosed that enables a user to customize selection elements of a GUI. For example, menu entries in a GUI can be customized so that the user can specify the font, the language, character sets, color, and other attributes of the text of one menu item (or less than all menu items); to have the ability to selectively activate multimedia options associated with selected menu items (e.g., to play a sound whenever the cursor/pointer passes over a particular menu item); and/or to assign an animation sequence that is unique to selected menu items. The menu item properties are defined by the user, using, for example, a dialog box that allows specification of the attributes. When the application is installed, a default set of menu item properties is defined by the software manufacturer, which can be further customized by the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方法，系统和计算机程序产品，其使得用户能够自定义GUI的选择元素。 例如，可以定制GUI中的菜单条目，以便用户可以指定一个菜单项（或小于所有菜单项）的文本的字体，语言，字符集，颜色和其他属性; 具有选择性地激活与所选菜单项相关联的多媒体选项的能力（例如，每当光标/指针通过特定菜单项时播放声音）; 和/或分配对所选菜单项唯一的动画序列。 菜单项属性由用户定义，例如使用允许指定属性的对话框。 安装应用程序时，软件制造商定义了一组默认菜单项属性，用户可进一步自定义。