公开(公告)号：US07932892B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US12689207

申请日：2010-01-18

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0383 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04

摘要： A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于向和从手持式主机装置发送数据的方法和系统。 用于与主机设备接口的附件设备包括设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向数据链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的存储单元。 存储单元设计用于存储各种数据。 此外，至少第一数据通过建立的双向数据链路从辅助设备的存储数据选择性地发送到主机设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110018793A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12693398

申请日：2010-01-25

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/021 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  H04M1/7253

摘要： A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于定制移动主机设备的方法和系统。 用于与移动主机设备进行接口和定制的附件设备包括被设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向通信链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的处理器。 处理器被设计成执行多个应用。 此外，附件设备包括通信地耦合到处理器的输入组件。 输入组件被设计成使包括在输入组件中的输入元件的总数最小化。 此外，至少第一输入元件基于用户选择被选择性地映射到主机设备的一个或多个输入功能。

公开(公告)号：US08063880B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12693398

申请日：2010-01-25

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/021 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  H04M1/7253

摘要： A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于定制移动主机设备的方法和系统。 用于与移动主机设备进行接口和定制的附件设备包括被设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向通信链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的处理器。 处理器被设计成执行多个应用。 此外，附件设备包括通信地耦合到处理器的输入组件。 输入组件被设计成使包括在输入组件中的输入元件的总数最小化。 此外，至少第一输入元件基于用户选择被选择性地映射到主机设备的一个或多个输入功能。

公开(公告)号：US20110199295A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13092849

申请日：2011-04-22

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0383 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04

摘要： A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于向和从手持式主机装置发送数据的方法和系统。 用于与主机设备接口的附件设备包括设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向数据链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的存储单元。 存储单元设计用于存储各种数据。 此外，至少第一数据通过建立的双向数据链路从辅助设备的存储数据选择性地发送到主机设备。

公开(公告)号：US07669770B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US11221412

申请日：2005-09-06

申请人： Lorraine Wheeler ,  Elaine Chen ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Lorraine Wheeler ,  Elaine Chen ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0238

摘要： A technique for re-mapping the input elements disposed on a hand-held electronic device to an executable function that is different than the pre-loaded or pre-assigned function(s) provided in software applications may include receiving configuration settings for a software application or a class of software applications, including at least one physical input element, such as a key, rotary dial, or a button, associated with at least one function, such as a shifting or index function or insertion of a specific character; modifying a mapping function, such as a keyboard device driver, a device layout or a translation layer, based on the configuration settings; and executing the function associated with the physical input element upon an activation, e.g., a press or actuation, of the physical input element during operation of the software application.

摘要翻译： 将设置在手持电子设备上的输入元件重新映射到与在软件应用中提供的预加载或预分配功能不同的可执行功能的技术可以包括接收软件应用的配置设置 或一类软件应用程序，包括与诸如移位或索引功能或特定字符的插入的至少一个功能相关联的至少一个物理输入元件，例如键，旋转拨盘或按钮; 基于配置设置修改诸如键盘设备驱动程序，设备布局或翻译层的映射功能; 以及在所述软件应用的操作期间在所述物理输入元件的激活（例如按压或致动）时执行与所述物理输入元件相关联的功能。

公开(公告)号：US07652660B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-26

申请号：US11519435

申请日：2006-09-11

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/021 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  H04M1/7253

摘要： A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于定制移动主机设备的方法和系统。 用于与移动主机设备进行接口和定制的附件设备包括被设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向通信链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的处理器。 处理器被设计成执行多个应用。 此外，附件设备包括通信地耦合到处理器的输入组件。 输入组件被设计成使包括在输入组件中的输入元件的总数最小化。 此外，至少第一输入元件基于用户选择被选择性地映射到主机设备的一个或多个输入功能。

公开(公告)号：US07649522B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11519455

申请日：2006-09-11

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0383 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04

摘要： A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于向和从手持式主机装置发送数据的方法和系统。 用于与主机设备接口的附件设备包括设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向数据链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的存储单元。 存储单元设计用于存储各种数据。 此外，至少第一数据通过建立的双向数据链路从辅助设备的存储数据选择性地发送到主机设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070080934A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11519455

申请日：2006-09-11

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0383 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04

摘要： A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于向和从手持式主机装置发送数据的方法和系统。 用于与主机设备接口的附件设备包括设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向数据链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的存储单元。 存储单元设计用于存储各种数据。 此外，至少第一数据通过建立的双向数据链路从辅助设备的存储数据选择性地发送到主机设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070080933A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11519435

申请日：2006-09-11

申请人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Elaine Chen ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/021 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  H04M1/7253

摘要： A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于定制移动主机设备的方法和系统。 用于与移动主机设备进行接口和定制的附件设备包括被设计用于在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向通信链路的通信信道。 附件设备还包括通信地耦合到通信信道的处理器。 处理器被设计成执行多个应用。 此外，附件设备包括通信地耦合到处理器的输入组件。 输入组件被设计成使包括在输入组件中的输入元件的总数最小化。 此外，至少第一输入元件基于用户选择被选择性地映射到主机设备的一个或多个输入功能。

公开(公告)号：US08294668B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US13301689

申请日：2011-11-21

申请人： Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Elaine Chen ,  Beth Marcus

发明人： Rob Podoloff ,  Lorraine Wheeler ,  Elaine Chen ,  Beth Marcus

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/021 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  H04M1/7253

摘要： A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于移动主机设备的附件设备的方法和装置。 用于与移动主机设备接口的附件设备包括被设计为在附件设备和主机设备之间建立双向通信链路的通信信道。 在一些实施例中，附件设备允许附件设备和移动主机设备之间的对讲机通信，以及附件设备控制移动主机设备的功能。 在一些实施例中，附件设备允许移动电话主机设备的简化的快速拨号控制。 在其他实施例中，附件设备提供与移动主机设备的对讲机通信，并向移动主机设备提供定位信息，使得移动主机设备上的应用可以跟踪多个附件设备的位置。 这些和其他实施例在本文中更全面地公开。