公开(公告)号：US06912393B1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US09544275

申请日：2000-04-06

申请人： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

发明人： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC分类号： H04L12/56 ,  H04Q8/20

CPC分类号： H04W28/06 ,  H04W28/20 ,  H04W72/00

摘要： Transmission bandwidth consumption during the on-hold condition in telecommunications is reduced in a telecommunications system providing communication channels for the transmission of data between system stations. Two bandwidth states for each connecting channel are provided: an active state granting maximum bandwidth for the transmission of data and, for an on-hold condition, a minimal activity state for the connecting channel granting a minimal bandwidth. The active state prevails during the communication unless detecting means detect an on-hold condition in said connecting channel. Then, means responsive to a detection of on-hold condition switch to and provide a minimal activity state for said connecting channel granting a minimal bandwidth.

摘要翻译： 在提供用于在系统站之间传输数据的通信信道的电信系统中，电信中保持状态期间的传输带宽消耗减少。 提供了每个连接通道的两个带宽状态：允许用于数据传输的最大带宽的活动状态，并且对于保持状态，授予最小带宽的连接信道的最小活动状态。 在通信期间活动状态盛行，除非检测装置检测所述连接通道中的保持状态。 然后，响应于保持状态的检测切换到并为所述连接信道提供最小带宽的最小活动状态的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050125221A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10728163

申请日：2003-12-04

申请人： Michael Brown ,  Michael Paolini ,  Newton James Smith ,  Cornell Wright

发明人： Michael Brown ,  Michael Paolini ,  Newton James Smith ,  Cornell Wright

IPC分类号： G06F12/14 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G11B20/10 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L9/36 ,  H04N5/93 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/835 ,  G06F17/60

CPC分类号： H04N21/43637 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/2111 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0239 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/835 ,  H04N21/8355

摘要： A method, system, and program for controlling access to wirelessly broadcast electronic works during playback are provided. A wireless broadcast of an electronic work with digital rights rules is received from a primary player at a secondary player. Synchronous play of the electronic work at the secondary player may be enabled while the secondary player is within reception range of the primary player. A sample of the streamed electronic work with digital rights rules is stored at the secondary player. Responsive to detecting that the secondary player has moved outside reception range of the primary player, the secondary player only allows playback of the stored electronic work according to the digital rights rules.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在播放期间控制对无线广播电子作品的访问的方法，系统和程序。 在辅助播放器处从主播放器接收具有数字版权规则的电子作品的无线广播。 辅助播放器的电子作品的同步播放可以在辅助播放器处于主播放器的接收范围内时启用。 具有数字版权规则的流式电子工作的示例存储在辅助播放器中。 响应于检测到辅助播放器已经移动到主播放器的接收范围之外，次播放器仅允许根据数字版权规则回放所存储的电子作品。

公开(公告)号：US06828918B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-07

申请号：US09725349

申请日：2000-11-29

申请人： James Patrick Bowman ,  Herman Rodriquez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

发明人： James Patrick Bowman ,  Herman Rodriquez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC分类号： G08G1095

CPC分类号： G06F3/011 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/016 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W48/16

摘要： An impaired person is provided with a personalized accessibility device, which communicates an identification of a disability or impairment to an assistance device, which provides assistance. Also provided is a method and apparatus for providing feedback to a person with impairment. The feedback may be configured based on the type and extent of impairment, as well as personal preferences, such as a preferred language. The assistance device may also request a response from the disabled or impaired person, thus solving the person's Special Needs in a conversational manner without calling attention to the impairment.

摘要翻译： 受伤者被提供有个性化的可访问性装置，其将残疾或损伤的识别传达给提供帮助的辅助装置。 还提供了一种向具有损伤的人提供反馈的方法和装置。 可以基于损害的类型和程度以及个人偏好（例如优选语言）来配置反馈。 辅助装置还可以请求来自残疾人或受伤害人的响应，从而以会话方式解决该人的特殊需要而不引起注意力的损害。

公开(公告)号：US06742052B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09925255

申请日：2001-08-09

申请人： Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

发明人： Maria Azua Himmel ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Clifford Jay Spinac

IPC分类号： G06F300

CPC分类号： H04W74/06

摘要： A mobile or desktop computer having a system bus that is exposed externally using a wireless transceiver so that input and output devices within proximity of the computer can be configured for immediate use. The wireless system bus of the invention provides discovery and acceptance of wireless peripheral devices within the range of the wireless transmissions. Serial or parallel communication can be supported on the same or different frequency channels. Preferably, the invention utilizes a dedicated discovery frequency for detecting the presence of peripherals in the proximity. Commands and data can be exchanged between the computer and the peripheral device in a secured manner.

摘要翻译： 具有使用无线收发器从外部暴露的系统总线的移动或台式计算机，使得可以将配置在计算机附近的输入和输出设备配置为立即使用。 本发明的无线系统总线提供在无线传输范围内的无线外围设备的发现和接受。 可以在相同或不同的频道上支持串行或并行通信。 优选地，本发明利用专用发现频率来检测邻近的外围设备的存在。 可以以安全的方式在计算机和外围设备之间交换命令和数据。

公开(公告)号：US06651173B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US09343629

申请日：1999-06-30

申请人： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith

发明人： Herman Rodriguez ,  Newton James Smith

IPC分类号： G06F124

CPC分类号： G06F21/70

摘要： For events scheduled within a user's calendar, a security mode is associated with the event. At the start of the scheduled event, the calendar notifies the security module of the security mode and the security mode is initiated. Different security modes may be defined, such as locking the system indefinitely, until the user unlocks the system with the password, locking the system for the duration of the event, or setting a shorter or longer inactivity period for a timer activated lock. Different event types may thus be matched with appropriate security modes, providing better overall security. The security mode, once initiated, may be maintained until the end of the schedule event, at which time the system may revert to a default security mode. Alternatively, the security mode may, by user specification or by default, be maintained until a different security mode is requested by the user, utilizing a password. The security system thus takes into consideration a user's behavior and scheduled activities in activating a system lock or other security mode.

摘要翻译： 对于在用户日历中安排的事件，安全模式与事件相关联。 在预定事件开始时，日历通知安全模块的安全模式，并启动安全模式。 可以定义不同的安全模式，例如无限期地锁定系统，直到用户使用密码解锁系统，在系统持续的时间内锁定系统，或者为定时器激活的锁定更短或更长的不活动时间段。 因此，不同的事件类型可以与适当的安全模式相匹配，从而提供更好的整体安全性。 一旦启动，安全模式可以被维护，直到调度事件结束，此时系统可以恢复到默认安全模式。 或者，安全模式可以通过用户指定或默认保持，直到使用者用密码来请求用户不同的安全模式。 因此，安全系统在激活系统锁或其他安全模式时考虑到用户的行为和计划的活动。

公开(公告)号：US06618683B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09735591

申请日：2000-12-12

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Scott Schwerdtfeger ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Scott Schwerdtfeger ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

IPC分类号： G01C1738

CPC分类号： G01C21/165 ,  G01C25/005

摘要： A navigation device includes accelerometers for measuring movement. Given a beginning location and orientation, the device determines current location and orientation based on the information from the accelerometers. A user enters a list of items, such as a shopping list, into the device and the device determines a path to the items. The device then generates and presents directions for navigation. The path may be calculated to avoid hazards; such as shelves being stocked, congested checkout lines, and spilled items. The item list may be loaded into the device, using the bar code reader, optical character recognition, or through a store computer or the Internet. Planes of infrared beams are arranged within the environment such that a navigation device is likely to or must pass through a plane. A path may be computed to ensure that the navigation device passes through an IR plane. The navigation device has a plurality of IR sensors arranged in a tetrahedron. As the device passes through an IR plane, the device receives signals from the sensors. Given the order and timing of the signals and a location of the IR plane, the device performs a calibration. The device is calibrated without requiring the user to place the device in a cradle.

摘要翻译： 导航装置包括用于测量运动的加速度计。 给定起始位置和方向，设备基于来自加速度计的信息确定当前位置和方位。 用户将诸如购物列表的项目列表输入到设备中，并且设备确定项目的路径。 然后，设备生成并呈现导航的方向。 可以计算路径以避免危险; 例如储存的货架，拥挤的结帐线和溢出物品。 项目列表可以使用条形码读取器，光学字符识别或通过商店计算机或因特网加载到设备中。 红外光束的平面布置在环境中，使得导航装置可能或必须通过飞机。 可以计算路径以确保导航设备通过IR平面。 导航装置具有布置在四面体中的多个IR传感器。 当设备通过IR平面时，设备从传感器接收信号。 给定信号的顺序和定时以及IR平面的位置，器件执行校准。 该设备经过校准，无需用户将设备放置在通讯座中。

公开(公告)号：US06559873B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09465583

申请日：1999-12-17

申请人： Marilyn Diane Smith Dawkins ,  Frank Eliot Levine ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Jonathan Mark Wagner

发明人： Marilyn Diane Smith Dawkins ,  Frank Eliot Levine ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Jonathan Mark Wagner

IPC分类号： G09G500

CPC分类号： G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0482

摘要： A system, method, and program of the invention enables a separating region to be displayed adjacent to at least one side of a problem menu choice within a menu list in a user interface. The problem menu choice may be any menu choice that has the potential for causing undesirable effects if it is inadvertently selected by a user, such as by overshooting a desired menu choice with a displayed pointer. The separating region creates a non-selectable area that buffers the problem menu choices from the other menu choices. The user is notified if the user moves the displayed pointer into the separating region. The notification may include any one or more of the following: i) changing the rate of movement of the displayed pointer, ii) causing the displayed pointer to change in appearance, and iii) causing an audible sound. The separating region may be partitioned into zones wherein certain characteristics of the notification is dependent upon the zone location of the displayed pointer. In addition, the displayed pointer may change in appearance or a tone may sound at various frequencies, pitches or volumes dependent upon the location of the displayed pointer in the separating region or within one of its zones. In a further embodiment, the displayed pointer decreases its rate of movement as it passes through a separating region towards a problem menu choice, and increases its rate of movement as it enters into a selectable area of the problem menu choice.

摘要翻译： 本发明的系统，方法和程序使得能够在用户界面中的菜单列表内的问题菜单选择的至少一侧邻近地显示分离区域。 问题菜单选择可以是任何菜单选择，如果由用户无意地选择，则可能引起不期望的效果，例如通过用所显示的指针超过所需菜单选项。 分离区域创建一个不可选择的区域，从其他菜单选项中缓冲问题菜单选项。 如果用户将显示的指针移动到分离区域中，则通知用户。 该通知可以包括以下任何一个或多个：i）改变所显示的指针的移动速率，ii）使所显示的指示器的外观改变，以及iii）引起可听见的声音。 分离区域可以被划分成其中通知的某些特征取决于所显示的指针的区域位置的区域。 此外，显示的指针可能在外观上改变，或者音调可以在取决于所显示的指针在分离区域中的位置或其一个区域内的各种频率，间距或音量下发声。 在进一步的实施例中，当所显示的指针进入问题菜单选择中的分离区域时，其移动速度降低，并且当进入问题菜单选择的可选择区域时，其移动速度增加。

公开(公告)号：US06550671B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US10062345

申请日：2002-01-31

申请人： Michael Wayne Brown ,  Rabindranath Dutta ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

发明人： Michael Wayne Brown ,  Rabindranath Dutta ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

IPC分类号： G06F1760

CPC分类号： G07G1/08 ,  G07D11/0066 ,  G07D11/0069 ,  G07D11/0087 ,  G07F7/04 ,  G07G1/12 ,  G07G3/00

摘要： A method of obtaining, recording and using the denomination and the serial number of bills received into cash registers from purchasers, and using computer automation to dispense other bills from the cash registers to make change. Enhanced accounting, security and efficiency for cash transactions is provided by electronically associating bills with information describing the purchases and, optionally, transmitting electronically this information to the purchaser. Optical character recognition is used to identify the denomination and serial number of each bill. Optionally, a cashier may enter a duress code into the register to initiate a silent alarm signal, identify the serial numbers of each bill dispensed under duress, or mark an invisible ink onto each bill dispensed under duress. The method also enables determining whether each bill received is counterfeit or stolen.

摘要翻译： 一种获取，记录和使用面值的收据和从买家收到的收银台的序列号的方法，并使用计算机自动化从收款机中分配其他账单进行变更。 提高现金交易的会计，安全性和效率是通过电子方式将账单与描述购买的信息相关联的，并且可选地将电子信息传送给购买者。 光学字符识别用于识别每个帐单的面额和序列号。 可选择地，出纳员可以在登记册中输入胁迫代码以启动无声警报信号，识别在胁迫下分配的每张纸币的序列号，或将不可见墨水标记到在胁迫下分配的每张纸币上。 该方法还能够确定收到的每个帐单是假冒还是被盗。

公开(公告)号：US06490343B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09399238

申请日：1999-09-16

申请人： Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Randolph Michael Forlenza

发明人： Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  Randolph Michael Forlenza

IPC分类号： H04M1100

CPC分类号： H04M11/066

摘要： A system and method are presented for sending a message from one telephone to another by transmission of a short code. A set of message units stored within the receiving telephone is assigned to a set of codes which may be transmitted. The receiving telephone is a code-compatible telephone configured to detect an incoming code and forward the corresponding message unit to an output device associated with the code-compatible telephone. A message unit may comprise an entire message, or a portion of a message, such that multiple message units are combined to form a message. The message units may be alphanumeric or non-alphanumeric. An alphanumeric message unit contains multiple alphanumeric characters, while a non-alphanumeric message unit may contain graphical or auditory information. An alphanumeric or graphic message unit is forwarded to a display screen on the code-compatible telephone if the corresponding code is received. An auditory message unit is instead forwarded to the telephone's loudspeaker. The codes may be transmitted using dual-tone-multi-frequency (DTMF) tones, digital signals, or other signals convertible to a form detectable by the code-compatible telephone. Transmission of codes to a code-compatible telephone may be used in one-way or two-way non-spoken communication by telephone, which may be useful for people with hearing and/or speech impairment, or for people in an environment in which spoken telephone communication is difficult or undesirable.

摘要翻译： 提出了一种系统和方法，用于通过短码的发送将消息从一个电话发送到另一个电话。 存储在接收电话中的一组消息单元被分配给可以被发送的一组代码。 接收电话是配置成检测输入码并且将相应消息单元转发到与码兼容电话相关联的输出设备的代码兼容电话。 消息单元可以包括整个消息或消息的一部分，使得多个消息单元被组合以形成消息。 消息单元可以是字母数字或非字母数字。 字母数字消息单元包含多个字母数字字符，而非字母数字消息单元可以包含图形或听觉信息。 如果接收到相应的代码，则字母数字或图形消息单元被转发到代码兼容的电话上的显示屏幕。 听觉消息单元被转发到电话的扬声器。 可以使用双音多频（DTMF）音调，数字信号或可转换成可由代码兼容电话检测的形式的其他信号来发送代码。 将代码传输到代码兼容的电话可以用于通过电话的单向或双向非口头通信，其可能对于听力和/或语音障碍的人或对于在其中的人的环境中有用 电话通信是困难或不期望的。

公开(公告)号：US08244170B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US13197206

申请日：2011-08-03

申请人： Michael Wayne Brown ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Cornell G. Wright, Jr.

发明人： Michael Wayne Brown ,  Michael A. Paolini ,  Newton James Smith, Jr. ,  Cornell G. Wright, Jr.

IPC分类号： H04H60/33

CPC分类号： H04N7/17318 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8113 ,  H04N21/8355

摘要： A second player detects a first player locally broadcasting an electronic work. The second player accepts a distribution cookie from the first player at the second player with the broadcast of the electronic work. The second player updates the distribution cookie with tracking information about the broadcast of the electronic work to the second player. The second player updates the distribution cookie with a plurality of electronic work ratings of a plurality of electronic works by a recipient at the second player. The second player, responsive to detecting a network connection provides the distribution cookie to a tracking server enabled to analyze the distribution cookie.

摘要翻译： 第二玩家检测本地广播电子作品的第一玩家。 第二名玩家接受来自第二名玩家的第一名玩家的电子作品广播的发行曲。 第二个玩家更新分发cookie，跟踪有关电子作品广播的信息给第二个播放器。 第二播放器在第二播放器处由接收者用多个电子作品的多个电子工作等级来更新分发cookie。 第二个播放器响应于检测到网络连接，将分发cookie提供给跟踪服务器，从而能够分析分发cookie。