公开(公告)号：US08618917B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12697876

申请日：2010-02-01

Applicant: David A. Innes ,  Nathan Hale

Inventor： David A. Innes ,  Nathan Hale

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G05B19/02 ,  G08C2201/20

Abstract: Device control systems and methods learn to control an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment has a base device and a learning remote control. The learning remote control receives a device command signal transmitted from a remote control that controls the controlled electronic device. The base device receives a first identifier associated with a first input interface of the learning remote control, a second identifier associated with a second input interface of the learning remote control, and device control information from the learning remote control, wherein the received device control information includes information corresponding to the device command signal. The base device determines device instruction code information enabling the learning remote control to generate and transmit an emulated device command signal that is substantially the same as the device command signal when the learning remote control receives signals generated by the first input interface and the second input interface.

Abstract translation: 设备控制系统和方法学会控制电子设备。 示例性实施例具有基本设备和学习遥控器。 学习遥控器接收从控制受控电子设备的遥控器发送的设备命令信号。 基本设备接收与学习遥控器的第一输入接口相关联的第一标识符，与学习遥控器的第二输入接口相关联的第二标识符和来自学习遥控器的设备控制信息，其中接收的设备控制信息 包括对应于设备命令信号的信息。 基本设备确定设备指令代码信息，使得学习遥控器能够生成并发送与学习遥控器接收由第一输入接口和第二输入接口产生的信号时基本上与设备命令信号相同的仿真设备命令信号 。

公开(公告)号：US08344859B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

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: G08C19/16

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：US20100115576A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12262955

申请日：2008-10-31

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

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

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/4586 ,  H04L67/28 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4425 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/6583 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a method and apparatus for remotely providing firmware to a wireless device. The wireless device may be configured to detect when the device's firmware is corrupted or may need updating. The device may then transmit a request for a firmware image on a first wireless communication channel. If the request is answered by an updating device, the wireless device may establish a communication with, and begin receiving the firmware image from, the updating device. Further, the wireless device may verify transmitted data and send an acknowledgment message to the updating device for each transmitted data packet.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采取用于向无线设备远程提供固件的方法和装置的形式。 无线设备可以被配置为检测设备的固件何时被破坏或可能需要更新。 然后，设备可以在第一无线通信信道上发送对固件图像的请求。 如果通过更新装置应答请求，则无线设备可以与更新设备建立通信并开始从更新设备接收固件图像。 此外，无线设备可以验证所发送的数据，并且向每个发送的数据分组的更新设备发送确认消息。

公开(公告)号：US08922334B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US12834402

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  David A. Innes

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  David A. Innes

IPC: G08C19/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: H04L12/2814 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N2005/4439

Abstract: A receiver interacts with a remote control to assist with one or more user-defined macros. In a first embodiment, the receiver may execute a macro recording program to record user input and create a macro based at least partially thereon. The receiver may associate the macro with a remote control selection element or a menu element of a menu operable to be displayed by the receiver on a display. The receiver may also transmit the macro to a storage medium. Subsequently, the user may trigger execution of the macro by the remote control or the receiver. In executing the macro, the remote control or the receiver may transmit instructions to entertainment system components or may signal the other to do so. In a second embodiment, the remote control may record the macro transmit it to the receiver for storage.

Abstract translation: 接收器与遥控器交互以协助一个或多个用户定义的宏。 在第一实施例中，接收机可以执行宏记录程序来记录用户输入并至少部分地基于宏创建宏。 接收机可以将宏与遥控器选择元件或可操作以由显示器上的接收器显示的菜单的菜单元素相关联。 接收机也可以将宏发送到存储介质。 随后，用户可以通过遥控器或接收器触发宏的执行。 在执行宏时，遥控器或接收器可以向娱乐系统组件发送指令，或者可以发信号给另一个。 在第二实施例中，遥控器可以将宏发送到接收机以进行存储。

公开(公告)号：US20130014203A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13610586

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  David A. Innes

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  David A. Innes

IPC: H04N21/443

CPC classification number: G08C17/00

Abstract: Presented here is a method of operating video services receivers in a network that includes a controller device and at least one member device. Also presented is a controller device that facilitates the method. The method obtains network configuration data at a first video services receiver, where the network configuration data is utilized by the first video services receiver to support data communication with the controller device and the at least one member device. The method continues by establishing a data communication link between the first video services receiver and the controller device, and uploading the network configuration data from the first video services receiver to the controller device via the data communication link. The controller device can thereafter be used to download the network configuration data to a second video services receiver.

Abstract translation: 这里提出的是在网络中操作视频服务接收器的方法，该方法包括控制器设备和至少一个成员设备。 还提出了一种便于该方法的控制器装置。 该方法在第一视频服务接收器处获得网络配置数据，其中第一视频服务接收机利用网络配置数据来支持与控制器设备和至少一个成员设备的数据通信。 该方法通过在第一视频服务接收器和控制器设备之间建立数据通信链路，并且经由数据通信链路将网络配置数据从第一视频服务接收器上传到控制器设备来继续。 此后可以使用控制器设备将网络配置数据下载到第二视频服务接收器。

公开(公告)号：US20120173238A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US13016574

申请日：2011-01-28

Applicant: Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Nathan A. Hale ,  Benjamin Mauser ,  David A. Innes ,  Brad Bylund

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Nathan A. Hale ,  Benjamin Mauser ,  David A. Innes ,  Brad Bylund

IPC: G10L15/00

CPC classification number: G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a voice control system. The system may include a first apparatus with a processing unit configured to execute a voice recognition module and one or more executable commands, and a receiver coupled to the processing unit and configured to receive a first audio file from a remote control device. The first audio file may include at least one voice command. The first apparatus may further include a communication component coupled to the processing unit and configured to receive programming content, and one or more storage media storing the voice recognition module. The voice recognition module may be configured to convert voice commands into text.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采用语音控制系统的形式。 系统可以包括具有被配置为执行语音识别模块和一个或多个可执行命令的处理单元的第一装置，以及耦合到处理单元并被配置为从远程控制装置接收第一音频文件的接收器。 第一音频文件可以包括至少一个语音命令。 第一装置还可以包括耦合到处理单元并被配置为接收节目内容的通信组件以及存储语音识别模块的一个或多个存储介质。 语音识别模块可以被配置为将语音命令转换为文本。

公开(公告)号：US20120007763A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US12834402

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  David A. Innes

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  David A. Innes

IPC: G05B19/04 ,  G05B19/02 ,  H04L17/02 ,  G08C19/12

CPC classification number: H04L12/2814 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N2005/4439

Abstract: A receiver interacts with a remote control to assist with one or more user-defined macros. In a first embodiment, the receiver may execute a macro recording program to record user input and create a macro based at least partially thereon. The receiver may associate the macro with a remote control selection element or a menu element of a menu operable to be displayed by the receiver on a display. The receiver may also transmit the macro to a storage medium. Subsequently, the user may trigger execution of the macro by the remote control or the receiver. In executing the macro, the remote control or the receiver may transmit instructions to entertainment system components or may signal the other to do so. In a second embodiment, the remote control may record the macro transmit it to the receiver for storage.

Abstract translation: 接收器与遥控器交互以协助一个或多个用户定义的宏。 在第一实施例中，接收机可以执行宏记录程序来记录用户输入并至少部分地基于宏创建宏。 接收机可以将宏与遥控器选择元件或可操作以由显示器上的接收器显示的菜单的菜单元素相关联。 接收机也可以将宏发送到存储介质。 随后，用户可以通过遥控器或接收器触发宏的执行。 在执行宏时，遥控器或接收器可以向娱乐系统组件发送指令，或者可以发信号给另一个。 在第二实施例中，遥控器可以将宏发送到接收机以进行存储。