公开(公告)号：US08781669B1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13471184

申请日：2012-05-14

申请人： Eric Teller ,  Peter Lombrozo

发明人： Eric Teller ,  Peter Lombrozo

IPC分类号： G01C22/00

CPC分类号： G05D1/021

摘要： An autonomous vehicle configured for active sensing may also be configured to weigh expected information gains from active-sensing actions against risk costs associated with the active-sensing actions. An example method involves: (a) receiving information from one or more sensors of an autonomous vehicle, wherein one or more control processes for an autonomous vehicle are based upon the information, (b) determining an information-improvement expectation that corresponds to an active-sensing action, (c) determining a risk-cost that corresponds to the active-sensing action; and (d) based on both (i) the information-improvement expectation for the active-sensing action and (ii) the risk-cost for the active-sensing action, determining whether the active-sensing action is advisable.

摘要翻译： 配置用于主动感测的自主车辆还可以被配置为从主动感测动作对与主动感测动作相关的风险成本来衡量预期信息增益。 一种示例性方法包括：（a）从自主车辆的一个或多个传感器接收信息，其中自主车辆的一个或多个控制过程基于该信息，（b）确定对应于活动的信息改进期望 （c）确定对应于主动感测动作的风险成本; （d）基于（i）主动感知行为的信息改善预期和（ii）主动感测行为的风险成本，确定主动感知行为是否可行。

公开(公告)号：US08733697B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13346620

申请日：2012-01-09

申请人： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L Biffle ,  Josh Weaver

发明人： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L Biffle ,  Josh Weaver

IPC分类号： B64B1/58

CPC分类号： B64B1/62 ,  B64B1/60 ,  G05D1/042

摘要： A balloon that includes an envelope with a gas contained within the envelope, as well as a payload connected to the envelope wherein the envelope has a first portion that has a first absorptive or reflective property with respect to allowing solar energy to be transferred to the gas within the envelope, and a second portion that has a second absorptive or reflective property with respect to allowing solar energy to be transferred to the gas within the envelope where the second absorptive or reflective property is different than the first absorptive or reflective property, and wherein the envelope is rotatable to allow a preferred ratio of the first and second portions of the envelope to be positioned facing the sun.

摘要翻译： 一种气囊，其包括具有包含在信封内的气体的信封，以及连接到信封的有效负载，其中该封套具有第一部分，该第一部分具有第一吸收性或反射性，以使太阳能转移到气体 以及具有第二吸收性或反射性的第二部分，其相对于允许太阳能转移到第二吸收或反射性质不同于第一吸收或反射性质的封套内的气体中，并且其中 信封可旋转以允许外壳的第一和第二部分的优选比例面向太阳定位。

公开(公告)号：US08676893B1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13346666

申请日：2012-01-09

申请人： Eric Teller

发明人： Eric Teller

IPC分类号： G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/18

摘要： Methods and apparatus related to teleo-experience sessions are disclosed. A server coordinates a common teleo-experience session for a plurality of P participant devices, each configured to receive media content from one or more teleo-operated devices of a plurality of D teleo-operated devices, with P greater than D. A plurality of teleo-control requests are received at the server that specify at least two preferred options for at least one parameter of the teleo-experience session related to the plurality of D teleo-operated devices. The server determines whether the at least two preferred options conflict. If the least two preferred options conflict, the server selects an option for the at least one parameter based on the at least two preferred options and sends at least one teleo-control instruction based on the selected option for the at least one parameter.

摘要翻译： 披露了与视听体验课程有关的方法和设备。 服务器协调用于多个P参与者设备的公共远程体验会话，每个参与者设备被配置为从多个D远程操作设备的一个或多个远程操作的设备接收媒体内容，其中P大于D.多个 在服务器处接收到电话控制请求，该请求指定与多个D电视操作设备相关的电视体验会话的至少一个参数的至少两个优选选项。 服务器确定至少两个首选选项是否冲突。 如果至少两个优选选项冲突，则服务器基于该至少两个优选选项为该至少一个参数选择一个选项，并基于该至少一个参数的所选择的选项发送至少一个远程控制指令。

公开(公告)号：US20140042042A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13570054

申请日：2012-08-08

申请人： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

发明人： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC分类号： B65D77/00

CPC分类号： B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  Y04S40/168

摘要： Disclosed embodiments relate to a combined shipping container and balloon deployment system for deploying balloons into a balloon network. Such a shipping container may allow one or more balloons to be transported to a desired launch location, and then launched directly from the shipping container.

摘要翻译： 公开的实施例涉及用于将气囊部署到气球网络中的组合运输容器和气囊展开系统。 这种运输容器可以允许一个或多个气囊被运送到期望的发射位置，然后直接从运输容器发射。

公开(公告)号：US20130173223A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13342162

申请日：2012-01-02

申请人： Eric Teller ,  Augusto Roman ,  Jennifer Carlile ,  Nicholas Chim ,  Bradley Schumitsch

发明人： Eric Teller ,  Augusto Roman ,  Jennifer Carlile ,  Nicholas Chim ,  Bradley Schumitsch

IPC分类号： G06F17/50

CPC分类号： G06F17/5004

摘要： Computational systems and methods are disclosed that learn about and assist with appropriate structure-based design choices. The systems and methods autonomously explore design states, and suggest to a user one or more optimize design states. Constraints are provided to limit exploration to valid design states. Systems and methods are disclosed that assist groups of users with coordinating their efforts in producing a cohesive design. Systems and methods are disclosed for learning from past optimizations in order to provide more rapid convergence on an optimized design, avoid local maxima and other hurdles to optimization, avoid undesired optimizations, and so on.

摘要翻译： 公开了计算系统和方法，了解并辅助适当的基于结构的设计选择。 系统和方法自主地探索设计状态，并向用户建议一个或多个优化设计状态。 提供约束限制勘探到有效的设计状态。 公开了系统和方法，帮助用户协调他们的努力以产生一个凝聚力的设计。 公开了用于从过去的优化学习的系统和方法，以便在优化的设计上提供更快速的收敛，避免局部最大化和其他优化障碍，避免不期望的优化等。

公开(公告)号：US20130074180A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13237681

申请日：2011-09-20

申请人： Nicholas Chim ,  Eric Teller ,  Eli Attia ,  Michelle Kaufmann ,  Alena Fong ,  Augusto Roman ,  Jennifer Carlile ,  Cedric Dupont

发明人： Nicholas Chim ,  Eric Teller ,  Eli Attia ,  Michelle Kaufmann ,  Alena Fong ,  Augusto Roman ,  Jennifer Carlile ,  Cedric Dupont

IPC分类号： G06F21/00

CPC分类号： G06F21/33

摘要： A computer-implemented subsystem and method is disclosed for receiving user qualification data, comparing that data to certification criteria, and providing user certification according thereto, in the context of a system for designing a structure. A variety of users may be certified, including architects, designers, component and service providers, permitting authorities, builders, financers, future tenants, etc. A wide variety of certifications may be provided including by trade, by attributes of the structure, by intended use of the design system, etc. Certification may be based on general experience, references, time spent with the design system, training completed, examination passed, other certifications, etc. Certification may be stand-alone or may be part of an ongoing continuing education process. The design system may limit actions a user may perform on a design based on certification and certification level. Certified users may be connected with clients and other opportunities through the design system or otherwise.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种计算机实现的子系统和方法，用于在用于设计结构的系统的上下文中接收用户认证数据，将该数据与认证标准进行比较，并提供用户认证。 各种用户可能被认证，包括建筑师，设计师，组件和服务提供商，许可机构，建筑商，融资者，未来租户等。可以提供各种各样的认证，包括贸易，结构属性，预期 使用设计系统等。认证可能是基于一般经验，参考，设计系统花费的时间，培训完成，考试通过，其他认证等。认证可能是独立的或可能是持续不断的持续的一部分 教育过程。 设计系统可以限制用户可以基于认证和认证级别对设计执行的操作。 认证用户可能通过设计系统或其他方式与客户端和其他机会相关联。

公开(公告)号：US09203148B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13729219

申请日：2012-12-28

申请人： Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul

发明人： Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul

IPC分类号： H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q3/22 ,  H01Q3/02

CPC分类号： H01Q1/244 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q3/01 ,  H01Q5/22 ,  H01Q5/30

摘要： This disclosure relates to the use of a mobile device in connection with a balloon network. A disclosed method includes communicating with an antenna structure coupled to the housing of a mobile device. Additionally, the antenna structure may have an omnidirectional radiation pattern when the housing in a first position. The method may also include detecting a reconfiguration the housing of the mobile device. Further, the method also includes communicating with the antenna structure with the reconfigured housing. The antenna structure may have as directional radiation pattern when the housing in a second position. When in the second position the mobile device may be configured to communicate with a balloon network and when the mobile device is in the first position the mobile device may be configured to communicate with a cellular network.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及与气球网络相关联的移动设备的使用。 所公开的方法包括与耦合到移动设备的壳体的天线结构进行通信。 另外，当壳体处于第一位置时，天线结构可以具有全向辐射图案。 该方法还可以包括检测重新配置移动设备的外壳。 此外，该方法还包括与重新配置的壳体与天线结构通信。 当壳体处于第二位置时，天线结构可以具有定向辐射图。 当处于第二位置时，移动设备可以被配置为与气球网络通信，并且当移动设备处于第一位置时，移动设备可以被配置为与蜂窝网络通信。

公开(公告)号：US09046999B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13156182

申请日：2011-06-08

申请人： Eric Teller ,  Claes-Fredrik Mannby ,  Kevin Anthony Furr ,  Cheryl Grunbock

发明人： Eric Teller ,  Martin T. King ,  Claes-Fredrik Mannby ,  Kevin Anthony Furr

IPC分类号： G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0487

CPC分类号： G06F3/0414 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04105

摘要： Disclosed herein are methods, devices, and systems that may enable a touch-based interface to receive dynamic user inputs based on pressure. An exemplary method may involve: (a) detecting a touch interaction including an increase in pressure greater than a first threshold pressure-increase followed by a reduction in pressure greater than a threshold pressure-reduction; and (b) responsive to detecting the touch interaction, initiating an operation based on a region of the touch-based interface that corresponds to the touch interaction, wherein the operation is associated with the touch interaction.

摘要翻译： 这里公开了可以使基于触摸的接口基于压力接收动态用户输入的方法，设备和系统。 示例性方法可以包括：（a）检测包括大于第一阈值压力增加的压力增加，接着是大于阈值压力降低的压力降低的触摸相互作用; 以及（b）响应于检测到所述触摸交互，基于与所述触摸交互相对应的基于触摸的界面的区域发起操作，其中所述操作与所述触摸交互相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08967533B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13590020

申请日：2012-08-20

申请人： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver

发明人： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC分类号： B64B1/62

CPC分类号： G05D1/042 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/62 ,  C25B1/04 ,  H02S20/30 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134

摘要： Example embodiments may facilitate altitude control by a balloon in a balloon network. An example method involves: (a) causing a balloon to operate in a first mode, wherein the balloon comprises an envelope, a high-pressure storage chamber, and a solar power system, (b) while the balloon is operating in the first mode: (i) operating the solar power system to generate power for the balloon and (ii) using at least some of the power generated by the solar power system to move gas from the envelope to the high-pressure storage chamber such that the buoyancy of the balloon decreases; (c) causing the balloon to operate in a second mode; and while the balloon is operating in the second mode, moving gas from the high-pressure storage chamber to the envelope such that the buoyancy of the balloon increases.

摘要翻译： 示例性实施例可以促进气球网络中的气球的高度控制。 示例性方法包括：（a）使气球以第一模式操作，其中气囊包括外壳，高压储存室和太阳能发电系统，（b）当气囊以第一模式操作时 （i）操作太阳能发电系统以产生用于气球的电力，以及（ii）使用由太阳能发电系统产生的至少一些电力将气体从外壳移动到高压储存室，使得浮力 气球减少; （c）使气球以第二模式操作; 并且当气囊在第二模式下操作时，将气体从高压储存室移动到外壳，使得气球的浮力增加。

公开(公告)号：US08810392B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13019701

申请日：2011-02-02

申请人： Eric Teller ,  Claes-Fredrik Mannby ,  Michael J. Smith ,  Cheryl Grunbeck

发明人： Eric Teller ,  Martin T. King ,  Claes-Fredrik Mannby ,  Michael J. Smith

IPC分类号： G08B1/08

CPC分类号： G08B21/24 ,  G08B21/0236 ,  G08B21/0238 ,  G08B21/0275 ,  G08B21/0277 ,  G08B21/0294

摘要： Disclosed herein are methods and systems that involve monitoring presence of items based on context. An exemplary method involves: (i) determining a context for a given user; (ii) determining a proximity framework between a monitoring device and one or more items, based on the determined context, wherein the proximity framework comprises (a) one or more proximity requirements, each proximity requirement indicating a required proximity between the monitoring device and at least one of the items and (b) a notification process corresponding to each proximity requirement; (iii) monitoring proximity of each of the items relative to the monitoring device, based on a presence signal from each of the items, in order to determine when one of the proximity requirements is not met; and (iv) responsive to determining that one of the proximity requirements is not met, initiating the corresponding notification process.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了涉及基于上下文监视项目存在的方法和系统。 示例性方法包括：（i）确定给定用户的上下文; （ii）基于所确定的上下文来确定监控设备与一个或多个项目之间的接近度框架，其中所述邻近框架包括（a）一个或多个接近度要求，每个接近度需求指示所述监视设备和所述监视设备之间所需的接近度 至少一个项目和（b）对应于每个接近度要求的通知过程; （iii）基于来自每个项目的存在信号来监视每个项目相对于监视设备的接近度，以便确定何时不满足接近度要求之一; 以及（iv）响应于确定不满足接近度要求之一，启动相应的通知过程。