公开(公告)号：US07416488B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10197569

申请日：2002-07-18

Applicant: Randall S. E. Peterson ,  Stephen Matthew White ,  Mitch White ,  Tryon Miles Williams

Inventor： Randall S. E. Peterson ,  Stephen Matthew White ,  Mitch White ,  Tryon Miles Williams

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F9/18 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/798 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/335 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F13/792 ,  A63F2300/407 ,  A63F2300/50 ,  A63F2300/513 ,  A63F2300/5513

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for playing a game of skill in a networked environment. A host server transmits a game data packet to each participant after receiving a request from the participant. Upon initiation of game play, the participants are shown identical game messages so that each participant is playing the same game. After a participant believes they have won the game, a message is sent to the server. The server then evaluates the performance of all the participants and determines a skill level for each participant.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在联网环境中玩技能的方法和装置。 主机服务器在接收到参与者的请求后，向每个参与者发送游戏数据包。 在游戏开始时，参与者被显示相同的游戏消息，使得每个参与者正在玩相同的游戏。 参与者相信他们赢得了游戏后，会向服务器发送一条消息。 然后，服务器评估所有参与者的性能，并确定每个参与者的技能水平。

公开(公告)号：US07369483B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US10588066

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: W. Dennis Slafer ,  Matthew White ,  Milford Kime ,  Timothy Frey

Inventor： W. Dennis Slafer ,  Matthew White ,  Milford Kime ,  Timothy Frey

IPC: G11B7/24

CPC classification number: G11B7/003 ,  G11B7/24009 ,  G11B7/24082 ,  G11B7/26

Abstract: A pre-formatted optical data storage tape (10) including an elongated linear polymer layer having at least one pattern of optically readable embossments (114) on at least one surface of the polymer layer, and an optical recording layer covering the pattern of optically readable embossments (114) of the elongated linear polymer layer, wherein the optical recording layer is adapted such that recorded marks (120) may be made in the recording layer by directing a focused source of energy into the recording layer.

Abstract translation: 包括在聚合物层的至少一个表面上具有光学可读压印（114）的至少一种图案的细长线性聚合物层的预格式化光学数据存储带（10）和覆盖光学可读的图案的光学记录层 细长线性聚合物层的压花（114），其中光学记录层适于使得可以通过将聚焦的能量源引入记录层来在记录层中形成记录标记（120）。

公开(公告)号：US20060171062A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11051432

申请日：2005-02-03

Applicant: Toshiki Hirano ,  Matthew White ,  Satoshi Yamamoto

Inventor： Toshiki Hirano ,  Matthew White ,  Satoshi Yamamoto

IPC: G11B5/596

CPC classification number: G11B5/5552

Abstract: A method for secondary-actuator failure-detection and recovery in a dual-stage actuator disk drive includes running a calibration test by the servo control processor and measuring the position of the secondary actuator relative to its neutral position in response to the calibration test. The secondary-actuator failure detection and calibration test can be performed on a regular schedule or at selected times, such as at disk drive start-up. With the primary actuator biased at a test location, such as a crash stop or a load/unload ramp, the servo control processor generates a test signal to the secondary actuator and receives a relative-position signal (RPS) from the relative-position sensor in response to the test signal. The test comprises two measurements: a measurement of the secondary actuator static characteristics, and a measurement of the secondary actuator dynamic characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US20060114601A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11000680

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Tetsuo Semba ,  Matthew White ,  Hiroshi Uchida

Inventor： Tetsuo Semba ,  Matthew White ,  Hiroshi Uchida

IPC: G11B5/596

CPC classification number: G11B5/5547

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a system for generating optimal feedforward signal for the seek control to suppress the RTV (Random Transient Vibrations) and the seek acoustic noise. One aspect is directed to a method of providing a revised feedforward signal using an adaptive filter in a feedforward control system for controlling an actuator to move a head to seek a track and settle on the track of a disk in a disk drive apparatus. The method comprises performing a seek operation of the head using an initial feedforward signal; obtaining an error signal at settling after performing the seek operation; determining filter characteristics of the adaptive filter to minimize the error signal; and implementing the adaptive filter having the determined filter characteristics in the feedforward control system to produce a revised feedforward signal for controlling the actuator for moving the head in the disk drive apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种用于产生用于搜索控制以抑制RTV（随机瞬态振荡）和寻呼声学噪声的最佳前馈信号的方法和系统。 一个方面涉及一种在前馈控制系统中使用自适应滤波器来提供修正的前馈信号的方法，用于控制致动器移动磁头以寻找磁道并将其稳定在盘驱动装置中的盘的轨道上。 该方法包括使用初始前馈信号来执行头的寻道操作; 在执行寻道操作之后获得沉降中的误差信号; 确定自适应滤波器的滤波器特性以最小化误差信号; 并且在前馈控制系统中实现具有确定的滤波器特性的自适应滤波器，以产生用于控制用于在盘驱动装置中移动磁头的致动器的修正前馈信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060072392A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10956972

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Tetsuo Semba ,  Matthew White ,  Eric Baugh

Inventor： Tetsuo Semba ,  Matthew White ,  Eric Baugh

IPC: G11B7/00

CPC classification number: G11B5/59627 ,  G11B5/5582

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a way to modify the controller of a HDD head actuator to increase the error rejection capability and suppress the wideband vibration that affects the head motion. In one embodiment, a system to suppress influence of an external disturbance to an actuator comprises a controller providing a controller output as an actuator input to drive an actuator; a feedback loop to feed a head signal at an output of the actuator back as an input to the controller to produce an error signal; and a plurality of peak filters coupled to the controller and having different peak frequencies. Each peak filter has a peak filter input including the error signal, and has a peak filter output. A supervisor module is coupled with the peak filters to selectively add or delete the peak filter output of each peak filter to the actuator input to drive the actuator.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种修改HDD头致动器的控制器以增加误差抑制能力并抑制影响头部运动的宽带振动的方法。 在一个实施例中，抑制对致动器的外部干扰的影响的系统包括控制器，其提供控制器输出作为致动器输入以驱动致动器; 反馈回路，用于将致动器的输出端的头信号馈送到控制器，以产生误差信号; 以及耦合到控制器并具有不同峰值频率的多个峰值滤波器。 每个峰值滤波器都具有包括误差信号的峰值滤波器输入，并具有峰值滤波器输出。 主管模块与峰值滤波器耦合，以选择性地将每个峰值滤波器的峰值滤波器输出添加或删除到致动器输入以驱动致动器。

公开(公告)号：USD510247S1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-04

申请号：US29158761

申请日：2002-04-08

Applicant: Matthew White

Designer： Matthew White

公开(公告)号：US06479441B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US08811891

申请日：1997-03-05

Applicant: J. Matthew White

Inventor： J. Matthew White

IPC: A61K700

CPC classification number: C11D9/26 ,  C11D17/0095

Abstract: A process for inhibiting the formation of surface haze on finished transparent soap bars involving the steps of: (a) providing a finished transparent soap bar; (b) providing a coating component selected from the group consisting of water, a C1-C8 aliphatic alcohol, a polyol, and mixtures thereof; (c) applying the coating component onto the finished transparent soap bar to form a coated transparent soap bar; and (d) immediately packaging the coated transparent soap bar.

Abstract translation: 一种用于抑制在成品透明皂条上形成表面雾度的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）提供成品透明皂条; （b）提供选自水，C1-C8脂族醇，多元醇及其混合物的涂料组分; （c）将涂层组分施加到成品透明皂条上以形成涂覆的透明皂条; 和（d）立即包装涂覆的透明皂条。

公开(公告)号：US09357262B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US12241571

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Luke Vanduyn ,  Karen Michelle Taxier ,  Matthew Coburn ,  James Matthew White

Inventor： Luke Vanduyn ,  Karen Michelle Taxier ,  Matthew Coburn ,  James Matthew White

IPC: H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/443 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/443 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N2005/4432

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting a picture-in-picture (PIP) window on a television or other display generated by a set-top box (STB) or other video receiver. The picture-in-picture window is presented in conjunction with a navigation feature on the display. A two-dimensional input associated with the navigation feature is received from a remote control having a touchpad or other two-dimensional input device. The picture-in-picture window on the display is appropriately adjusted in response to the two-dimensional input.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法被提供用于在由机顶盒（STB）或其他视频接收器产生的电视或其他显示器上呈现画中画（PIP）窗口。 画中画窗口与显示屏上的导航功能相结合。 从具有触摸板或其他二维输入设备的遥控器接收与导航特征相关联的二维输入。 显示器上的画中画窗口响应于二维输入被适当调整。

公开(公告)号：US08763045B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US12241580

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: James Matthew White ,  Karen Michelle Taxier ,  Matthew Coburn ,  Luke Vanduyn

Inventor： James Matthew White ,  Karen Michelle Taxier ,  Matthew Coburn ,  Luke Vanduyn

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/47 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4823

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for graphically providing customer service features on a set top box (STB) or other television receiver in response to viewer instructions received from a remote control. Imagery including a customer service tile is presented on the display. A two-dimensional input is received from the remote control that indicates that the tile has been selected, and, in response to the received two-dimensional input, the customer service feature is provided. The customer service feature may provide information received from a remote source via a network, programming connection or other medium.

Abstract translation: 响应于从遥控器接收到的观看者指令，系统和方法提供在机顶盒（STB）或其他电视接收机上以图形方式提供客户服务功能。 显示屏上显示包含客户服务磁贴的图像。 从遥控器接收到指示瓦片已被选择的二维输入，并且响应于所接收的二维输入，提供了客户服务特征。 客户服务功能可以经由网络，编程连接或其它介质提供从远程源接收的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08321957B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12946676

申请日：2010-11-15

Applicant: Jarrod Austin ,  Seth Byerley ,  John T. Kennedy ,  Sathyan Krishna ,  Daniel L. Rudolph ,  Mark Templeman ,  James Matthew White ,  Matthew J. Coburn

Inventor： Jarrod Austin ,  Seth Byerley ,  John T. Kennedy ,  Sathyan Krishna ,  Daniel L. Rudolph ,  Mark Templeman ,  James Matthew White ,  Matthew J. Coburn

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the method and system according to the present invention provide a system and method for controlling access to audiovisual content such as television shows, video-on-demand services or streaming video which can be delivered by cable, satellite, wired or wireless networks, cell phones, the Internet, etc. More particularly, the present invention provides a capability to define certain criteria which can be used to restrict access to content based on combinations of various parameters including, but not limited to, time of day, day of the week, type of content, source of content, content display device, etc. These criteria may also be provided by data storage arrangements or a network, and access restrictions specified by such criteria can be associated with a plurality of display devices.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的方法和系统的示例性实施例提供了一种用于控制对诸如电视节目，视频点播服务或流视频的视听内容的访问的系统和方法，其可以通过有线，卫星，有线或无线 网络，蜂窝电话，因特网等。更具体地，本发明提供了一种能够定义某些标准，其可以用于基于各种参数的组合来限制对内容的访问，包括但不限于一天中的时间 内容类型，内容源，内容显示装置等。这些标准也可以由数据存储装置或网络提供，并且由这种标准指定的访问限制可以与多个显示装置相关联。