公开(公告)号：US08305277B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US12776152

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: William Reams

Inventor： William Reams

IPC: H01Q19/12

CPC classification number: H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q19/13

Abstract: A method of detecting and removing ice and/or snow on a communication antenna is presented. In the method, environmental data indicating at least one current environmental condition is received. An optical signal is transmitted from a signaling structure of the communication antenna toward a reflecting surface of the antenna. The optical signal is received at the signaling structure upon returning from the reflecting surface. The returning optical signal is then processed to determine at least one characteristic value of the returning optical signal. The reflecting surface is then heated if the environmental data indicates that ice or snow accumulation on the communication antenna is possible, and the at least one characteristic value of the returning optical signal is outside a predetermined range.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种在通信天线上检测和去除冰和/或雪的方法。 在该方法中，接收到表示至少一个当前环境条件的环境数据。 光信号从通信天线的信令结构朝向天线的反射面发送。 在从反射表面返回时，在信号结构处接收光信号。 然后处理返回光信号以确定返回光信号的至少一个特征值。 然后如果环境数据表明通信天线上的积雪积雪可能，并且返回光信号的至少一个特征值在预定范围之外，则反射表面被加热。

公开(公告)号：US09007928B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US12974220

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: William Reams

Inventor： William Reams

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04L1/18 ,  H04L1/14 ,  H04L1/16

CPC classification number: H04L1/1825 ,  H04L1/14 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L1/1877

Abstract: A method of selectively employing acknowledgment in a communication system is presented herein. In one implementation of the method, at least one indication of a communication quality of a link coupling a first communication node and a second communication node is processed. After processing the indication, a message from the first communication node is transmitted over the link to the second communication node. The message includes an acknowledgment request if the processing of the indication signifies that the communication quality of the link is below a predetermined level. Oppositely, the message does not include an acknowledgment request if the processing of the indication signifies that the communication quality of the link at least attains the predetermined level.

Abstract translation: 本文给出了在通信系统中选择性地采用确认的方法。 在该方法的一个实现中，处理耦合第一通信节点和第二通信节点的链路的通信质量的至少一个指示。 在处理该指示之后，通过链路将来自第一通信节点的消息发送到第二通信节点。 如果指示的处理表示链路的通信质量低于预定水平，则该消息包括确认请求。 相反地​​，如果指示的处理表示链路的通信质量至少达到预定水平，则该消息不包括确认请求。

公开(公告)号：US20120155299A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12974220

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: William Reams

Inventor： William Reams

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L1/1825 ,  H04L1/14 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L1/1877

Abstract: A method of selectively employing acknowledgment in a communication system is presented herein. In one implementation of the method, at least one indication of a communication quality of a link coupling a first communication node and a second communication node is processed. After processing the indication, a message from the first communication node is transmitted over the link to the second communication node. The message includes an acknowledgment request if the processing of the indication signifies that the communication quality of the link is below a predetermined level. Oppositely, the message does not include an acknowledgment request if the processing of the indication signifies that the communication quality of the link at least attains the predetermined level.

Abstract translation: 本文给出了在通信系统中选择性地采用确认的方法。 在该方法的一个实现中，处理耦合第一通信节点和第二通信节点的链路的通信质量的至少一个指示。 在处理该指示之后，通过链路将来自第一通信节点的消息发送到第二通信节点。 如果指示的处理表示链路的通信质量低于预定水平，则该消息包括确认请求。 相反地​​，如果指示的处理表示链路的通信质量至少达到预定水平，则该消息不包括确认请求。

公开(公告)号：US20110273344A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US12776152

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: William Reams

Inventor： William Reams

IPC: H01Q1/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q19/13

Abstract: A method of detecting and removing ice and/or snow on a communication antenna is presented. In the method, environmental data indicating at least one current environmental condition is received. An optical signal is transmitted from a signaling structure of the communication antenna toward a reflecting surface of the antenna. The optical signal is received at the signaling structure upon returning from the reflecting surface. The returning optical signal is then processed to determine at least one characteristic value of the returning optical signal. The reflecting surface is then heated if the environmental data indicates that ice or snow accumulation on the communication antenna is possible, and the at least one characteristic value of the returning optical signal is outside a predetermined range.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种在通信天线上检测和去除冰和/或雪的方法。 在该方法中，接收到表示至少一个当前环境条件的环境数据。 光信号从通信天线的信令结构朝向天线的反射面发送。 在从反射表面返回时，在信号结构处接收光信号。 然后处理返回光信号以确定返回光信号的至少一个特征值。 然后如果环境数据表明通信天线上的积雪积雪可能，并且返回光信号的至少一个特征值在预定范围之外，则反射表面被加热。

公开(公告)号：US20100146579A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12330368

申请日：2008-12-08

Applicant: William Reams ,  Benjamin Mauser

Inventor： William Reams ,  Benjamin Mauser

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A method for reconfiguring an entertainment system to restore audio/video content to a user is presented. In the method, a request to reconfigure the entertainment system is received at a first component of the entertainment system. In response to the request, an indication of a configuration command for a second component of the entertainment system is transmitted from the first component to a remote control device. In response to receiving the indication of the configuration command at the remote control device, the configuration command is transmitted from the remote control device to the second component.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于重新配置娱乐系统以将音频/视频内容恢复到用户的方法。 在该方法中，在娱乐系统的第一部分处接收重新配置娱乐系统的请求。 响应于该请求，将娱乐系统的第二组件的配置命令的指示从第一组件发送到远程控制设备。 响应于在远程控制设备处接收到配置命令的指示，配置命令从远程控制设备发送到第二组件。

公开(公告)号：US09210356B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US12330368

申请日：2008-12-08

Applicant: William Reams ,  Benjamin Mauser

Inventor： William Reams ,  Benjamin Mauser

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A method for reconfiguring an entertainment system to restore audio/video content to a user is presented. In the method, a request to reconfigure the entertainment system is received at a first component of the entertainment system. In response to the request, an indication of a configuration command for a second component of the entertainment system is transmitted from the first component to a remote control device. In response to receiving the indication of the configuration command at the remote control device, the configuration command is transmitted from the remote control device to the second component.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于重新配置娱乐系统以将音频/视频内容恢复到用户的方法。 在该方法中，在娱乐系统的第一部分处接收重新配置娱乐系统的请求。 响应于该请求，将娱乐系统的第二组件的配置命令的指示从第一组件发送到远程控制设备。 响应于在远程控制设备处接收到配置命令的指示，配置命令从远程控制设备发送到第二组件。

公开(公告)号：US20130057778A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13224143

申请日：2011-09-01

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  Adam Schafer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David Innes ,  William Reams

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  Adam Schafer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David Innes ,  William Reams

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N2005/4442

Abstract: A television service provider system includes a first set top box, a second set top box, and a remote control. The remote control transmits an infrared pairing signal which is only received by one of the set top boxes. The receiving set top box pairs itself to the remote control. The non receiving set top box is not paired to the remote control. The remote control then transmits control signals to operate the receiving set top box. The control signals are received by both set top boxes, but are executed only by the set top box that is paired to the remote control.

Abstract translation: 电视服务提供商系统包括第一机顶盒，第二机顶盒和遥控器。 遥控器发送仅由机顶盒之一接收的红外配对信号。 接收机顶盒将其自身配对到遥控器。 非接收机顶盒未配对遥控器。 然后遥控器发送控制信号以操作接收机顶盒。 控制信号由两个机顶盒接收，但仅由与遥控器配对的机顶盒执行。

公开(公告)号：US20100328132A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12493704

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: William Reams ,  Nathan Alexander Hale ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David A. Innes

Inventor： William Reams ,  Nathan Alexander Hale ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David A. Innes

IPC: H04L17/02

CPC classification number: H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42225

Abstract: A method of changing an association of a remote control device from a first electronic device to a second electronic device is presented. In the method, a command for an electronic device is generated and transmitted by the remote control device. At this point, the remote control device is associated with the first electronic device to control the first electronic device, and the remote control device is not associated with the second electronic device. If an acknowledgment of the command is not received, a request to associate the remote control device with another electronic device is transmitted. A reply to the request is then received from the second electronic device. In response to the reply, the remote control device is disassociated from the first electronic device and associated with the second electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种将遥控设备从第一电子设备改变为第二电子设备的方法。 在该方法中，由遥控装置生成电子装置的指令并进行发送。 此时，远程控制设备与第一电子设备相关联以控制第一电子设备，并且遥控设备不与第二电子设备相关联。 如果没有接收到该命令的确认，则发送将遥控设备与另一电子设备相关联的请求。 然后从第二电子设备接收对该请求的回复。 响应于该答复，远程控制设备与第一电子设备分离并与第二电子设备相关联。

公开(公告)号：US09094723B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US12336268

申请日：2008-12-16

Applicant: William Reams

Inventor： William Reams

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/488

CPC classification number: H04N21/47214 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/441

Abstract: Systems and methods of issuing a reminder from a remote control are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an exemplary embodiment has a remote control and a set top box (STB). In at least one embodiment, the remote control has a transmitter that transmits information corresponding to at least one reminder event with a reminder time, a reminder alert receiver that receives a reminder alert, and at least one of a sound emitter that issues audible reminder alerts, a vibration generator that issues vibration reminder alerts, and a light source that issues visible reminder alerts. In at least one embodiment, the STB has a receiver that receives the information corresponding to the reminder event from the remote control, a STB processing system that generates a reminder alert based upon the received reminder event, and a reminder alert transmitter that transmits the reminder alert to the remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了从遥控器发出提醒的系统和方法。 在至少一个实施例中，示例性实施例具有遥控器和机顶盒（STB）。 在至少一个实施例中，遥控器具有发送器，其发送与具有提醒时间的至少一个提醒事件相对应的信息，接收提醒警报的提醒警报接收器以及发出可听提醒警报的声音发射器中的至少一个 ，发出振动提醒警报的振动发生器，以及发出可见提醒警报的光源。 在至少一个实施例中，STB具有从遥控器接收对应于提醒事件的信息的接收机，基于接收到的提醒事件产生提醒警报的STB处理系统，以及发送提醒的提醒警报发送器 警报遥控器。

公开(公告)号：US08941784B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13224143

申请日：2011-09-01

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  Adam Schafer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David Innes ,  William Reams

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  Adam Schafer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David Innes ,  William Reams

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N2005/4442

Abstract: A television service provider system includes a first set top box, a second set top box, and a remote control. The remote control transmits an infrared pairing signal which is only received by one of the set top boxes. The receiving set top box pairs itself to the remote control. The non receiving set top box is not paired to the remote control. The remote control then transmits control signals to operate the receiving set top box. The control signals are received by both set top boxes, but are executed only by the set top box that is paired to the remote control.

Abstract translation: 电视服务提供商系统包括第一机顶盒，第二机顶盒和遥控器。 遥控器发送仅由机顶盒之一接收的红外配对信号。 接收机顶盒将其自身配对到遥控器。 非接收机顶盒未配对遥控器。 然后遥控器发送控制信号以操作接收机顶盒。 控制信号由两个机顶盒接收，但仅由与遥控器配对的机顶盒执行。