公开(公告)号：US20080158167A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11619433

申请日：2007-01-03

Applicant: Steven P. Hotelling ,  John Greer Elias ,  Kapil Vinod Sakariya

Inventor： Steven P. Hotelling ,  John Greer Elias ,  Kapil Vinod Sakariya

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: Multi-touch touch-sensing devices and methods are described herein. The touch sensing devices can include multiple sense points, each located at a crossing of a drive line and a sense line. In some embodiments, multiple drive lines may be simultaneously or nearly simultaneously stimulated with drive signals having unique characteristics, such as phase or frequency. A sense signal can occur on each sense line that can be related to the drive signals by an amount of touch present at sense points corresponding to the stimulated drive lines and the sense line. By using processing techniques based on the unique drive signals, an amount of touch corresponding to each sense point can be extracted from the sense signal. The touch sensing methods and devices can be incorporated into interfaces for a variety of electronic devices such as a desktop, tablet, notebook, and handheld computers, personal digital assistants, media players, and mobile telephones.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了多触摸触摸感测装置和方法。 触摸感测装置可以包括多个感测点，每个感测点位于驱动线和感测线的交叉处。 在一些实施例中，多个驱动线可以同时或几乎同时受到具有独特特征的驱动信号（例如相位或频率）的刺激。 感测信号可以在可以与驱动信号相关联的每个感测线上发生存在于对应于被刺激的驱动线和感测线的感测点处的触摸量。 通过使用基于唯一驱动信号的处理技术，可以从感测信号中提取对应于每个感测点的触摸量。 触摸感测方法和装置可以并入用于各种电子设备的接口，例如台式机，平板电脑，笔记本电脑和手持式计算机，个人数字助理，媒体播放器和移动电话。

公开(公告)号：US20080158146A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11619490

申请日：2007-01-03

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06K9/00375 ,  G06T5/002 ,  G06T5/20 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/41

Abstract: Techniques for identifying irregular objects in contact with, or in close proximity to, a touch-surface are described. An irregularity measure is determined based on the regions intrinsic characteristics (e.g., energy content) rather than on the shape (or pattern) of the pixels within the region.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于识别与触摸表面接触或非常接近的不规则物体的技术。 基于区域固有特性（例如能量含量）而不是区域内的像素的形状（或图案）来确定不规则度量。

公开(公告)号：US20080125040A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11606850

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Nicholas R. Kalayjian

Inventor： Nicholas R. Kalayjian

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04W8/005 ,  H04M1/6058 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/024 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: A method and system for locating objects using a Bluetooth communications protocol is provided. A first device can be paired, using a Bluetooth protocol, with one or more second devices. In that case, the first device is referred to as the master device and one or more second devices are referred to as the slave devices. When prompted by a user, the master device can transmit a signal to one of the slave devices. The slave device can then take a predetermined action to attempt to guide a user to its location. For example, the slave device can transmit a return signal to the master device or emit auditory or visual alerts itself.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用蓝牙通信协议定位对象的方法和系统。 可以使用蓝牙协议与一个或多个第二设备配对第一设备。 在这种情况下，第一设备被称为主设备，并且一个或多个第二设备被称为从设备。 当用户提示时，主设备可以向其中一个从设备发送信号。 然后，从设备可以采取预定的动作来尝试将用户引导到其位置。 例如，从设备可以将返回信号发送到主设备，或者发出听觉或视觉警报本身。

公开(公告)号：US20080113614A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11598952

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: Michael Rosenblatt

Inventor： Michael Rosenblatt

IPC: H04H20/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/61 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  H04W4/04 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for personal media devices having the ability to communicate wirelessly, and in particular, communicate wirelessly using a short-range communications protocol (e.g., Wi-Fi and Bluetooth). Such communication provides users of personal media devices with access to several Wi-Fi oriented applications. For example, in one embodiment a personal media device may wirelessly download subscription assets (e.g., podcast) as they become available. In another embodiment, content specific or local to a merchant may be provided to personal media devices that are in wireless communication with a wireless router affiliated with the merchant. For example, if the merchant is a restaurant, the merchant may provide a menu to the personal media device and the user may place an order on his or her media device by selecting items on the menu.

Abstract translation: 为具有无线通信能力的个人媒体设备提供系统和方法，特别是使用短距离通信协议（例如，Wi-Fi和蓝牙）进行无线通信。 这样的通信为个人媒体设备的用户提供了访问几个面向Wi-Fi的应用。 例如，在一个实施例中，个人媒体设备可以在其可用时无线地下载订阅资产（例如，podcast）。 在另一个实施例中，商户特定或本地的内容可以被提供给与与商家附属的无线路由器进行无线通信的个人媒体设备。 例如，如果商家是餐馆，则商家可以向个人媒体设备提供菜单，并且用户可以通过选择菜单上的项目来在他或她的媒体设备上下订单。

公开(公告)号：US20080111500A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11558376

申请日：2006-11-09

Applicant: Bryan Hoover

Inventor： Bryan Hoover

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0845

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the brightness and luminance of a light, such as an LED. The embodiment may vary the brightness and luminance of the LED in a variety of ways to achieve a variety of effects. The exemplary embodiment may vary the rate at which the LED's luminance changes, such that an observer perceives the change in the LED's brightness to be smooth and linear as a function of time, regardless of the ambient light level. Changes to the LED's luminance may be time-constrained and/or constrained by a maximum or minimum rate of change.

Abstract translation: 用于控制诸如LED的光的亮度和亮度的装置和方法。 该实施例可以以各种方式改变LED的亮度和亮度，以实现各种效果。 示例性实施例可以改变LED的亮度变化的速率，使得观察者将LED的亮度的变化视为时间的函数而是平滑和线性的，而与环境光水平无关。 对LED亮度的变化可能受到时间限制和/或受到最大或最小变化率的约束。

公开(公告)号：US20080092133A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11549097

申请日：2006-10-12

Applicant: Jussi-Pekka Mantere

Inventor： Jussi-Pekka Mantere

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/61

Abstract: An installation manifest defines associations of one or more application installation files with operating system installation files. An installation manager determines an installation type for a software installation on a device and provides installation options related to the determined installation type.

Abstract translation: 安装清单定义一个或多个应用程序安装文件与操作系统安装文件的关联。 安装管理器确定设备上软件安装的安装类型，并提供与确定的安装类型相关的安装选项。

公开(公告)号：US20080082565A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11529848

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Kenneth N. Chang ,  David A. Koski ,  Pedraum R. Pardehpoosh ,  Ralph E. Zazula

Inventor： Kenneth N. Chang ,  David A. Koski ,  Pedraum R. Pardehpoosh ,  Ralph E. Zazula

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: Providing a recommendation of one or more items is disclosed. In some embodiments, a selection of a set of one or more items to be included in a recommendation is received from a first member of an online community, and the recommendation is stored so that the recommendation can be presented to a second member of the online community when an indication is received that the recommendation is of interest to the second member.

Abstract translation: 披露了一项或多项的建议。 在一些实施例中，从在线社区的第一成员接收到要包括在推荐中的一个或多个项目的集合的选择，并且存储该建议，使得该推荐可被呈现给在线的第二成员 当接收到指示该建议是第二个成员感兴趣的社区。

公开(公告)号：US20080082499A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11541070

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: David A. Koski

Inventor： David A. Koski

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30719

Abstract: Summarizing a set of reviews is disclosed. In some embodiments, a set of reviews is analyzed, e.g., by an at least partially automated process. A summary of the information included in the set of reviews is provided. The summary includes a visual indication of a range and distribution of opinions expressed in the set of reviews. In some embodiments, the set of reviews includes reviews from one or more members of an online or other user community, such as customers of an online store, subscribers to a podcast, blog, or other online source of content, etc.

Abstract translation: 总结一套评论被披露。 在一些实施例中，例如通过至少部分自动化的过程来分析一组审查。 提供了一组审查中包含的信息的摘要。 摘要包括一系列评论中表达的范围和分布的视觉指示。 在一些实施例中，该评论集包括来自在线或其他用户社区的一个或多个成员的评论，诸如在线商店的客户，播客，博客或其他在线内容来源等。

公开(公告)号：US20080082479A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11529871

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Kenneth N. Chang ,  David A. Koski ,  Pedraum R. Pardehpoosh ,  Ralph E. Zazula

Inventor： Kenneth N. Chang ,  David A. Koski ,  Pedraum R. Pardehpoosh ,  Ralph E. Zazula

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0629 ,  G06Q30/0631

Abstract: Providing a comparison of a set of similar items is disclosed. In some embodiments, a selection of a set of similar items to be included in a comparison is received from a first member of an online community, and the comparison is stored so that the comparison can be presented to a second member of the online community when an indication is received that the comparison is of interest to the second member.

Abstract translation: 披露了一组相似项目的比较。 在一些实施例中，从在线社区的第一成员接收到要包括在比较中的一组相似项目的选择，并且比较被存储，使得可以将比较呈现给在线社区的第二个成员，当 接收到比较对第二成员感兴趣的指示。

公开(公告)号：US07351066B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US11235873

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: John C. DiFonzo ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Kanye Lim ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Mark Edward Doutt ,  Jean-Marc Gery

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Kanye Lim ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Mark Edward Doutt ,  Jean-Marc Gery

IPC: H01R13/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/641

Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle relying on magnetic force from an electromagnet to maintain contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device, such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includes electrical contacts, which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element. The magnetic element on one of the plug or receptacle can be a magnet or ferromagnetic material. The magnetic element on the other of the plug or receptacle is an electromagnet. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种依靠来自电磁铁的磁力来保持接触的电插头和插座。 插头和插座可用作用于将电子设备（例如膝上型计算机）连接到电源的电源适配器的一部分。 插头包括电触点，其优选地被偏压到插座上的相应触点。 插头和插座各有一个磁性元件。 插头或插座之一上的磁性元件可以是磁铁或铁磁材料。 插头或插座另一个上的磁性元件是电磁铁。 当插头和插座接近时，电磁体磁体及其互补件之间的磁吸引力，无论是另一种磁体还是铁磁性材料，都会使触点保持导电关系。