Touch-screen remote control for multimedia equipment
    161.
    发明授权
    Touch-screen remote control for multimedia equipment 有权
    多媒体设备的触摸屏遥控器

    公开(公告)号:US07461343B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-02

    申请号:US10983419

    申请日:2004-11-08

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A multimedia control system presents program schedule information to a user in a visually and intellectually-intuitive manner. The multimedia control system can be used to display programming information, control multimedia devices, control home automation devices, etc. In one embodiment, a control screen used to display programming information is configured as a touch screen to allow the user to select programming, control multimedia devices, or perform other functions by touching the screen. In one embodiment, the system uses a consistent, user-selectable, intuitive user interface. In one embodiment, programming information is dynamically updated to provide the user with current programming information, such as, for example, sports scores, commercial breaks, news stories, documentary contents, etc.

    Abstract translation: 多媒体控制系统以视觉和智力直观的方式向用户呈现节目安排信息。 多媒体控制系统可用于显示节目信息,控制多媒体设备,控制家庭自动化设备等。在一个实施例中,用于显示节目信息的控制屏幕被配置为触摸屏,以允许用户选择节目,控制 多媒体设备,或通过触摸屏幕执行其他功能。 在一个实施例中,系统使用一致的,用户可选择的,直观的用户界面。 在一个实施例中,编程信息被动态地更新以向用户提供当前的节目信息,例如运动得分,商业广告,新闻故事,纪录片内容等。

    Training guidance system for canines, felines, or other animals
    163.
    发明授权
    Training guidance system for canines, felines, or other animals 有权
    犬,猫科动物或其他动物的训练指导系统

    公开(公告)号:US07434541B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-14

    申请号:US11029567

    申请日:2005-01-04

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    CPC classification number: A01K15/02 A01K15/021 Y10S119/908

    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

    Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助的训练和管理系统,其使用计算机或其他处理器与被检测的狗颈圈和/或可选的一个或多个狗交互设备(例如视频监视器,扬声器,摄像机,训练)进行无线通信 玩具(例如球,骨骼,移动玩具等),动漫电子“培训师”,治疗分配器,食物分配和监测装置,水分配和监测装置,跟踪装置,狗门,狗监测狗屋 描述了狗监护狗厕所。 在一个实施例中,被检测的狗衣领与中央计算机系统进行双向通信。

    MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM
    164.
    发明申请
    MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM 审中-公开
    摩托车窗帘系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080236763A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US12137261

    申请日:2008-06-11

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    CPC classification number: E06B9/32 E06B9/68 F24F11/30 F24F2110/10

    Abstract: An electronically-controlled roll-up window shade that can easily be installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The motorized shade includes an internal power source, a motor, and a communication system to allow for remote control of the motorized shade. One or more motorized shades can be controlled singly or as a group. In one embodiment, the motorized shades are used in connection with a zoned or non-zoned HVAC system to reduce energy usage. In one embodiment, the motorized shade is configured to have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled motorized shade. In one embodiment, a group controller is configured to provide thermostat information to the motorized shade. In one embodiment, the group controller communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of one or more motorized shades. In one embodiment, the internal power source of the motorized shade is recharged by a solar cell.

    Abstract translation: 公开了可以容易地由房主或一般杂工安装的电子控制的卷帘窗帘。 电动遮阳罩包括内部电源,电机和通信系统,以允许遥控电动遮阳帘。 一个或多个电动遮光罩可以单独或组合控制。 在一个实施例中,电动阴影与分区或未划分的HVAC系统结合使用以减少能量消耗。 在一个实施例中,电动遮光罩被配置成具有符合标准手动控制的电动遮光罩的尺寸和形状。 在一个实施例中,组控制器被配置为向机动灯罩提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中,组控制器与协调一个或多个电动遮光器的操作的中央监控系统进行通信。 在一个实施例中,电动遮光罩的内部电源由太阳能电池再充电。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-CONTROLLED ANIMAL TOY
    165.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-CONTROLLED ANIMAL TOY 有权
    用于计算机控制的动物玩具的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080216765A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-11

    申请号:US12027166

    申请日:2008-02-06

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

    Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助的训练和管理系统,其使用计算机或其他处理器与被检测的狗颈圈和/或可选的一个或多个狗交互设备(例如视频监视器,扬声器,摄像机,训练)进行无线通信 玩具(例如球,骨骼,移动玩具等),动漫电子“培训师”,治疗分配器,食物分配和监测装置,水分配和监测装置,跟踪装置,狗门,狗监测狗屋 描述了狗监护狗厕所。 在一个实施例中,被检测的狗衣领与中央计算机系统进行双向通信。

    System and method for intruder detection
    166.
    发明授权
    System and method for intruder detection 有权
    入侵者检测系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07411497B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-12

    申请号:US11464731

    申请日:2006-08-15

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting presence and movement of intruders. Various embodiments of an intruder detection system can be based on, for example, a beam-interrupt detector or a thermal imaging device. The beam-interrupt detection based system can provide functionalities such as counting of intruders crossing a given beam. A plurality of such beams at different heights can also allow distinguishing different-sized intruders. The thermal imaging based detection system can provide functionalities such as tracking movement of intruders. A recording can be triggered by detection of intruder movement, thereby improving the efficiency of recording and reviewing information indicative of presence and movement of intruders in a monitored area. In one embodiment, non-intruders can be distinguished from intruders by querying an RFID tag carried by non-intruders. In one embodiment, non-intruders can be distinguished from intruders by facial recognition.

    Abstract translation: 用于检测入侵者的存在和移动的系统和方法。 入侵者检测系统的各种实施例可以基于例如光束中断检测器或热成像装置。 基于射束中断检测的系统可以提供诸如计算穿过给定波束的入侵者的功能。 在不同高度的多个这样的梁也可以允许区分不同大小的入侵者。 基于热成像的检测系统可以提供跟踪入侵者的运动等功能。 可以通过检测入侵者运动来触发记录,从而提高记录和查看指示入侵者在监视区域中的存在和移动的信息的效率。 在一个实施例中,非入侵者可以通过查询非入侵者携带的RFID标签来区分入侵者。 在一个实施例中,非入侵者可以通过面部识别来区分入侵者。

    System and method for computer-controlled pet water dispenser
    167.
    发明授权
    System and method for computer-controlled pet water dispenser 有权
    计算机控制宠物饮水机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07380518B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-03

    申请号:US11417394

    申请日:2006-05-03

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

    Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助训练和管理系统,其使用计算机或其他处理器与被检测的狗颈圈和/或可选的一个或多个狗交互设备(例如视频监视器,扬声器,摄像机,训练)进行无线通信 玩具(例如球,骨骼,移动玩具等),动漫电子“培训师”,治疗分配器,食物分配和监测装置,水分配和监测装置,跟踪装置,狗门,狗监视狗屋 一个狗监护狗厕所。 在一个实施例中,被检测的狗衣领与中央计算机系统进行双向通信。

    Management and assistance system for the deaf
    168.
    发明授权
    Management and assistance system for the deaf 有权
    聋哑管理和援助制度

    公开(公告)号:US07356473B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-08

    申请号:US11041166

    申请日:2005-01-21

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    CPC classification number: G09B21/009 G09B21/00

    Abstract: A computer-aided communication and assistance system that uses a signal processing and other algorithms in a processor in wireless communication with a microphone system to aid a deaf person. An instrumented communication module receives information from one or more microphones and provides textual and, optionally, stimulatory information to the deaf person. In one embodiment, a microphone is provided in a piece of jewelry or clothing. In one embodiment, a wireless (or wired) earpiece is provided to provide microphones and vibration stimulators.

    Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助通信和辅助系统,其使用与麦克风系统无线通信的处理器中的信号处理和其他算法来帮助聋人。 仪器化通信模块从一个或多个麦克风接收信息,并向聋人提供文本和可选的刺激信息。 在一个实施例中,麦克风被提供在一件首饰或衣服中。 在一个实施例中,提供无线(或有线)耳机以提供麦克风和振动刺激器。

    Intelligent thermostat system for monitoring a refrigerant-cycle apparatus
    169.
    发明授权
    Intelligent thermostat system for monitoring a refrigerant-cycle apparatus 有权
    用于监控制冷循环装置的智能恒温系统

    公开(公告)号:US07331187B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-19

    申请号:US11130562

    申请日:2005-05-17

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A real-time monitoring system that monitors various aspects of the operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor that measures power provided to the refrigerant-cycle system and that gathers data from one or more sensors and uses the sensor data to calculate a figure of merit related to the efficiency of the system. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of the following sensors: a suction line temperature sensor, a suction line pressure sensor, a suction line flow sensor, a hot gas line temperature sensor, a hot gas line pressure sensor, a hot gas line flow sensor, a liquid line temperature sensor, a liquid line pressure sensor, a liquid line flow sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an evaporator air temperature input sensor, an evaporator air temperature output sensor, an evaporator air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor, and a differential pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of a condenser air temperature input sensor, a condenser air temperature output sensor, and a condenser air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an ambient air sensor and an ambient humidity sensor.

    Abstract translation: 描述了监测制冷剂循环系统的操作的各个方面的实时监控系统。 在一个实施例中,系统包括处理器,其测量提供给制冷剂循环系统的功率,并从一个或多个传感器收集数据,并使用传感器数据来计算与系统效率相关的品质因数。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括以下传感器中的一个或多个:吸入管线温度传感器,吸入管线压力传感器,吸入管线流量传感器,热气体管线温度传感器,热气体管线压力传感器,热气体 线路流量传感器,液体线路温度传感器,液体线路压力传感器,液体线路流量传感器。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括蒸发器空气温度输入传感器,蒸发器空气温度输出传感器,蒸发器空气流量传感器,蒸发器空气湿度传感器和差压传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括冷凝器空气温度输入传感器,冷凝器空气温度输出传感器和冷凝器空气流量传感器,蒸发器空气湿度传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括一个或多个环境空气传感器和环境湿度传感器。

    System and method for computer-controlled animal toy
    170.
    发明授权
    System and method for computer-controlled animal toy 有权
    计算机控制动物玩具的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07328671B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-12

    申请号:US11417571

    申请日:2006-05-03

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

    Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助训练和管理系统,其使用计算机或其他处理器与被检测的狗颈圈和/或可选的一个或多个狗交互设备(例如视频监视器,扬声器,摄像机,训练)进行无线通信 玩具(例如球,骨骼,移动玩具等),动漫电子“培训师”,治疗分配器,食物分配和监测装置,水分配和监测装置,跟踪装置,狗门,狗监视狗屋 描述了狗监护狗厕所。 在一个实施例中,被检测的狗衣领与中央计算机系统进行双向通信。

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