公开(公告)号：US20100039392A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12192658

申请日：2008-08-15

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/039

Abstract: A device and attachment connected to a user's fingernail that can be employed to interact with a conductive touch screen is provided. Specifically, the device is made from a conductive material and provides conductivity to the screen when in contact. The device is connected to or placed on the user's fingernail, or worn on top of the user's finger or glove. When the user touches the conductive touch screen via the device on the finger, a disturbance in capacitance is created and accordingly the presence and/or location of the finger on the screen can be detected.

Abstract translation: 提供了连接到用户的指甲的可以用于与导电触摸屏相互作用的设备和附件。 具体地，该装置由导电材料制成并且当接触时向屏幕提供导电性。 该设备连接到用户的指甲或放在用户的指甲上，或佩戴在用户手指或手套的顶部。 当用户经由手指上的设备触摸导电触摸屏时，产生电容干扰，因此可以检测手指在屏幕上的存在和/或位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100039214A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12192656

申请日：2008-08-15

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/027 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  H04M1/67 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W52/0254 ,  H04W52/0258 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A system and methodology that can optimize screen time-outs on a portable electronic device based on user activity is provided. The system employs a sensing component that receives data from one or more sensors located on the portable electronic device, for example, skin conductivity sensors. The sensing component determines whether the user is using the portable device, either actively or passively. A configuring component is employed to change one or more features or functions of the portable electronic device based on the information determined by the sensing component. In particular, the configuring component initiates a screen time-out when the user is not using the portable device (neither actively nor passively).

Abstract translation: 提供了可以基于用户活动来优化便携式电子设备上的屏幕超时的系统和方法。 系统采用从位于便携式电子设备上的一个或多个传感器接收数据的感测部件，例如皮肤电导率传感器。 感测组件主动或被动地确定用户是否正在使用便携式设备。 基于由感测组件确定的信息，使用配置组件来改变便携式电子设备的一个或多个特征或功能。 特别地，当用户不使用便携式设备（既不主动地也不被动地）时，配置组件启动屏幕超时。

公开(公告)号：US20090312059A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12136940

申请日：2008-06-11

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Marc A. Sullivan ,  Elizabeth Pratt

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Marc A. Sullivan ,  Elizabeth Pratt

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04W52/0254 ,  H04W52/0264 ,  H04W52/027 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/144

Abstract: A mobile communication device includes executable instructions for carrying out a method including setting a time duration for an application, receiving a first input, receiving a second input, determining the elapsed time between the first and second inputs, modifying the time duration based upon the elapsed time, and dimming a screen of the mobile device when the elapsed time exceeds the time duration.

Abstract translation: 移动通信设备包括用于执行包括设置应用的持续时间，接收第一输入，接收第二输入，确定第一和第二输入之间的经过时间的方法的可执行指令，根据经过的时间修改持续时间 时间，并且当经过时间超过持续时间时，对移动设备的屏幕进行调光。

公开(公告)号：US07559443B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11013215

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: Michael James Pratt ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Brandon Brent Collette ,  James Jensen

Inventor： Michael James Pratt ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Brandon Brent Collette ,  James Jensen

IPC: A45F3/10 ,  A45F3/00

CPC classification number: A63B55/00 ,  A45C13/26 ,  A45C13/38 ,  A45F3/02 ,  A45F3/04 ,  A45F3/047 ,  A45F3/08 ,  A45F3/12 ,  A45F2003/142 ,  A63B55/408 ,  A63B2208/12

Abstract: The present invention features a unique carrying device for carrying a cartable item, wherein the carrying device is formed of a rigid structure and comprises means for engaging a first shoulder of a user, means for engaging a second shoulder of a user, means for connecting the means for engaging the first and second shoulders of a user together, means for adjusting the ergonomic configuration of the carrying device, means for releasably coupling or attaching the carrying device to a golf bag, and means for transitioning, upon elective actuation, functions to transition or convert the carrying device from a single-shoulder carrying arrangement or position to a dual-shoulder carrying arrangement or position.

Abstract translation: 本发明具有用于携带可搬运物品的独特的携带装置，其中携带装置由刚性结构形成，并且包括用于接合使用者的第一肩部的装置，用于接合使用者的第二肩部的装置， 用于将用户的第一和第二肩部接合在一起的装置，用于调节承载装置的人机工程学构造的装置，用于将承载装置可释放地联接或附接到高尔夫球袋的装置，以及用于在选择性致动时转变的功能， 或将承载装置从单肩承载装置或位置转换成双肩承载装置或位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090157473A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11958825

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Steven Belz ,  Marc Andrw Sullivan ,  James Pratt

Inventor： Steven Belz ,  Marc Andrw Sullivan ,  James Pratt

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0267

Abstract: A method for selecting advertising data is disclosed, the method comprising monitoring proximity data indicating proximity between a first end user device and at least one second device; examining historical behavior profile data for the second device; placing data from the historical behavior profile data into an opportunity profile for the first end user based on the proximity data; and sending advertising data to the first end user device relating to the data in the opportunity profile. A system is disclosed for performing the method. A data structure embedded in a computer readable medium is disclosed for containing data used by the system and method.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于选择广告数据的方法，所述方法包括监视指示第一终端用户设备和至少一个第二设备之间的接近度的接近度数据; 检查第二设备的历史行为简档数据; 将来自历史行为简档数据的数据基于邻近数据放入第一最终用户的机会简档中; 以及向所述第一终端用户设备发送与所述机会简档中的数据相关的广告数据。 公开了一种用于执行该方法的系统。 公开了嵌入计算机可读介质中的数据结构，用于包含由系统和方法使用的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20090125971A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US11940071

申请日：2007-11-14

Applicant: Steven Belz ,  Marc A. Sullivan ,  James Pratt

Inventor： Steven Belz ,  Marc A. Sullivan ,  James Pratt

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/25816 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4627

Abstract: A system and method of controlling access to media content are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a viewing request at a set-top box device at a user premises. The method also includes retrieving a permission policy stored at the set-top box device and identifying a wireless device associated with the permission policy. Further, the method includes fulfilling the viewing request when the wireless device is present at the user premises and is within a first relative proximity to the set-top box device, and not fulfilling the viewing request when the wireless device is present at the user premises and is within a second relative proximity to the set-top box device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制对媒体内容的访问的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括在用户场所在机顶盒设备处接收观看请求。 该方法还包括检索存储在机顶盒设备上的许可策略，并识别与许可策略相关联的无线设备。 此外，该方法包括：当无线设备存在于用户场所并且处于与机顶盒设备的第一相对接近内时满足观看请求，并且当无线设备存在于用户驻地时不满足观看请求 并且在与机顶盒设备的第二相对接近的范围内。

公开(公告)号：US07213705B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US11101213

申请日：2005-04-07

Applicant: Michael James Pratt ,  Joseph W. Christensen ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Jeffrey Alan Sheets

Inventor： Michael James Pratt ,  Joseph W. Christensen ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Jeffrey Alan Sheets

IPC: A63B55/00

CPC classification number: A63B55/404 ,  A63B2208/12

Abstract: The present invention features a ergonomically designed and structured golf bag top and club separator. The golf bag top and club separator comprises a perimeter support member having integrally formed tiered sections both along its longitudinal and lateral axes, a wood complex, an iron complex located opposite from and offset below the wood complex, and a plurality of strategically placed dividers therein to provide vertical disposition and segregation of wood-type golf clubs. Through its unique design, the present invention provides vertical segregation of the wood complex, thus providing optimal positioning, travel, access, and retrieval of golf clubs inserted and housed therein, as well as providing added protection of the clubs from one another. The wood complex is vertically segregated and positioned proximate or distal the body of the user.

Abstract translation: 本发明具有人体工程学设计和结构的高尔夫球袋顶部和球杆分离器。 高尔夫球袋顶部和球杆分离器包括周边支撑构件，其沿着其纵向轴线和横向轴线具有整体形成的分层部分，木质复合体，位于木材复合体相对并偏移的铁复合体，以及多个在策略上放置的分隔器 提供木质高尔夫球杆的垂直布置和隔离。 通过其独特的设计，本发明提供了木质复合体的垂直分离，从而提供插入和容纳在其中的高尔夫球杆的最佳定位，行进，进入和取出，以及提供俱乐部彼此之间的附加保护。 木质复合体垂直分离并定位在使用者身体的靠近或远端。

公开(公告)号：US06883691B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US10289722

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Michael James Pratt ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Brandon Brent Collette ,  James Jensen

Inventor： Michael James Pratt ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Brandon Brent Collette ,  James Jensen

IPC: A45C13/26 ,  A45C13/38 ,  A45F3/02 ,  A45F3/04 ,  A45F3/08 ,  A45F3/10 ,  A45F3/12 ,  A63B55/00

CPC classification number: A63B55/00 ,  A45C13/26 ,  A45C13/38 ,  A45F3/02 ,  A45F3/04 ,  A45F3/047 ,  A45F3/08 ,  A45F3/12 ,  A45F2003/142 ,  A63B55/408 ,  A63B2208/12

Abstract: The present invention features a unique carrying device for carrying a cartable item, wherein the carrying device is formed of a rigid structure and comprises means for engaging a first shoulder of a user, means for engaging a second shoulder of a user, means for connecting the means for engaging the first and second shoulders of a user together, means for adjusting the ergonomic configuration of the carrying device, means for releasably coupling or attaching the carrying device to a golf bag, and means for transitioning, upon elective actuation, functions to transition or convert the carrying device from a single-shoulder carrying arrangement or position to a dual-shoulder carrying arrangement or position.

公开(公告)号：US20050021285A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10870682

申请日：2004-06-17

Applicant: Robert Troxler ,  James Pratt ,  Andrew Dummer

Inventor： Robert Troxler ,  James Pratt ,  Andrew Dummer

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01B11/28 ,  G01B21/20 ,  G01G19/414 ,  G01N9/02 ,  G01N33/38 ,  G01N33/42

CPC classification number: G01B21/20 ,  G01N9/02 ,  G01N33/383 ,  G01N33/42 ,  G01N2009/024

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a volume of a construction material sample is provided, comprising at least one sample-interacting device configured to interact with the construction material sample so as to determine at least one surface characteristic thereof. A computer device is configured to be capable of receiving the at least one surface characteristic from the at least one sample-interacting device, and to manipulate the at least one surface characteristic so as to form a three-dimensional representation of the construction material sample. The computer device is further configured to determine the volume of the construction material sample from the three-dimensional representation thereof. By determining the mass of the construction material sample, the density of the construction material sample can be provided. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定建筑材料样品的体积的装置，包括至少一个样品相互作用装置，其被配置为与建筑材料样品相互作用，以便确定其至少一个表面特性。 计算机设备被配置为能够从所述至少一个样品相互作用装置接收所述至少一个表面特性，并且操纵所述至少一个表面特性，以便形成所述构造材料样品的三维表示。 计算机设备还被配置为从其三维表示来确定建筑材料样品的体积。 通过确定建筑材料样品的质量，可以提供建筑材料样品的密度。 还提供了相关联的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09461760B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US12260872

申请日：2008-10-29

Applicant: Marc Sullivan ,  Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt

Inventor： Marc Sullivan ,  Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt

IPC: H04H60/82 ,  H04L1/18 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04H60/12 ,  H04H20/65

CPC classification number: H04H60/12 ,  H04H20/65 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04L1/1803

Abstract: A method for remediating broadcast digital television signals is disclosed. A television signal is buffered by a multimedia client, and analyzed for errors. If errors are detected, replacement data for the corrupted data are requested from a service provider using a network back-channel. The replacement data are obtained from the broadcasting entity and sent back to the multimedia client. The replacement data are used to generate and display a faultless version of the digital television signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于修复广播数字电视信号的方法。 电视信号被多媒体客户端缓存，并分析错误。 如果检测到错误，则使用网络反向通道从服务提供商请求损坏的数据的替换数据。 替换数据从广播实体获得并发送回多媒体客户端。 替换数据用于产生和显示数字电视信号的无故障版本。