公开(公告)号：US20120166981A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13404566

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Ralf Weber ,  Adrian Diaconu ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  William M. Bachman ,  Thomas M. Alsina ,  Reed E. Martin ,  Matt Evans

Inventor： Ralf Weber ,  Adrian Diaconu ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  William M. Bachman ,  Thomas M. Alsina ,  Reed E. Martin ,  Matt Evans

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided providing users with the ability to create and produce multimedia devices. In one aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to easily and seamlessly create slideshows using multiple forms of graphic elements instead of just still pictures. In another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to create and modify the DVD menu that is required for DVDs to function properly on conventional DVD players. In still another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with an intuitive graphic interface that simply and clearly explains the trade offs the user must make in deciding which mode to record the DVD.

Abstract translation: 为用户提供了创建和制作多媒体设备的能力的方法和设备。 在本发明的一个方面，向用户提供了使用多种形式的图形元素而不仅仅是静止图像容易且无缝地创建幻灯片的能力。 在本发明的另一方面，向用户提供创建和修改DVD在DVD常规DVD播放器上正常工作所需的DVD菜单的能力。 在本发明的另一方面，用户被提供有直观的图形界面，其简单且清楚地说明了用户在决定记录DVD的模式时必须做出的折衷。

公开(公告)号：US20120050788A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12871769

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: William Martin Bachman ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Rachel Patricia Max ,  Brian Frick ,  Michael Neuman

Inventor： William Martin Bachman ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Rachel Patricia Max ,  Brian Frick ,  Michael Neuman

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/00

Abstract: Among other things, methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for manipulating media. In one aspect, a first set of media item images is displayed in a first region of a display screen. The media item images are moved about a predetermined path within the first region in response to a received input. A second set of media item images is displayed in a second region of the display screen where the second set of media item images are associated with an indicated media item image displayed in the first region. At least one of the media item images in the second set of media item images displayed in the second region is different from the indicated media item image.

Abstract translation: 除其他之外，公开了用于操纵介质的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 在一个方面，第一组媒体项目图像被显示在显示屏幕的第一区域中。 响应于接收的输入，媒体项目图像围绕第一区域内的预定路径移动。 第二组媒体项目图像被显示在显示屏幕的第二区域中，其中第二组媒体项目图像与在第一区域中显示的指示的媒体项目图像相关联。 在第二区域中显示的第二组媒体项目图像中的媒体项目图像中的至少一个与所指示的媒体项目图像不同。

公开(公告)号：US20110154198A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12642700

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: William Martin Bachman ,  Christopher J. Sanders ,  Timothy B. Martin

Inventor： William Martin Bachman ,  Christopher J. Sanders ,  Timothy B. Martin

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30312 ,  G06F17/30026 ,  G06F17/30053 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0631

Abstract: Playlists having media items from more than one source are described. Media items in a first library are mapped to media items from an online media item store. Media items within the playlist that can be found in the first library will be played from the first library, while media items not within the first library will be played from the online media store. By identifying media items present in both libraries and playing them only from the first library, the described method can reduce the royalties needing to be paid by the online media store. Further methods are disclosed for setting limits on the number of media items that can be shared by a second library.

Abstract translation: 描述具有来自多个源的媒体项目的播放列表。 第一个库中的媒体项目将映射到来自在线媒体项目存储的媒体项目。 播放列表中可以在第一个图书馆中找到的媒体项目将从第一个图书馆播放，而不在第一个图书馆内的媒体项目将从在线媒体商店播放。 通过识别两个图书馆中存在的媒体项目并仅从第一个图书馆进行播放，所描述的方法可以减少在线媒体商店需要支付的版税。 公开了用于设置可由第二库共享的媒体项数量的限制的其它方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110047598A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12545974

申请日：2009-08-24

Applicant: Gregory Charles Lindley ,  William Martin Bachman ,  Timothy B. Martin

Inventor： Gregory Charles Lindley ,  William Martin Bachman ,  Timothy B. Martin

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F21/00 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04L63/101 ,  G06F21/6245 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: Devices are identified by their owners and authorization to network two or more devices is based on device ownership. Data structures such as address books can store information about an owner of a device and maintain an entry indicating that a particular entry identifies the owner of the device. Other entries in the address book are contacts of the owner. A host device can authorize a client for communication with the host based on a relationship between the owner of the client and the owner of the host as indicated by the presence of the contact information of the client's owner in the host's address book. Devices and can enable communication and sharing of services and levels of access permissions based on the relationship of the owners' of the respective devices.

Abstract translation: 设备由其所有者识别，并且授权网络两个或多个设备基于设备所有权。 诸如地址簿的数据结构可以存储关于设备的所有者的信息，并且维护指示特定条目标识设备的所有者的条目。 地址簿中的其他条目是所有者的联系人。 主机设备可以授权客户端基于客户的所有者和主机的所有者之间的关系来与主机进行通信，如由主机的地址簿中的客户端的所有者的联系信息的存在所指示的。 设备，并且可以基于各个设备的所有者的关系来实现服务和访问许可级别的通信和共享。

公开(公告)号：US07643706B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US11033238

申请日：2005-01-07

Applicant: Peter K. Wagner ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Joshua D. Fagans ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Timothy E. Wasko

Inventor： Peter K. Wagner ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Joshua D. Fagans ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Timothy E. Wasko

IPC: G06K9/03 ,  G06F17/21

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3215 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  Y10S715/963

Abstract: Techniques are provided for automatically organizing and presenting photographs based on the date information associated with photographs. In one embodiment, a calendar-like user interface is provided. By interacting with the user-interface, the user can select specific dates. In response to the user's selections of the specific dates, the image organization tool displays all photographs that are associated with date information that falls within the specific dates.

Abstract translation: 提供了基于与照片相关联的日期信息来自动组织和呈现照片的技术。 在一个实施例中，提供了类似日历的用户界面。 通过与用户界面交互，用户可以选择具体日期。 响应于用户对特定日期的选择，图像组织工具显示与特定日期中的日期信息相关联的所有照片。

公开(公告)号：US20090265647A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12107708

申请日：2008-04-22

Applicant: Timothy B. Martin ,  Greg Charles Lindley

Inventor： Timothy B. Martin ,  Greg Charles Lindley

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30044 ,  G06F17/30064

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes displaying multiple content items in a user interface, where each content item has an initial time value. Input is received to modify time values of the multiple content items. Input of a new time value for a content item of the multiple content items is also received. A change amount value is determined based on the difference between an initial time value of the content item and the new time value. For each content item, the initial time value is modified to a different time value by applying the change amount value to the initial time value.

Abstract translation: 计算机实现的方法包括在用户界面中显示多个内容项目，其中每个内容项目具有初始时间值。 接收到输入以修改多个内容项的时间值。 还接收对多个内容项目的内容项目的新时间值的输入。 基于内容项的初始时间值和新的时间值之间的差异来确定变化量值。 对于每个内容项，通过将该变化量值应用于初始时间值，将初始时间值修改为不同的时间值。

公开(公告)号：US20090174677A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12240974

申请日：2008-09-29

Applicant: Samir B. Gehani ,  Patrick Lee Coffman ,  Timothy B. Martin

Inventor： Samir B. Gehani ,  Patrick Lee Coffman ,  Timothy B. Martin

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G11B19/025 ,  G11B19/26 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device with a touch interface detects one or more user gestures that correspond to instructions to vary the playback speed of a media file that is being played on the device. In response, the device initiates a variable rate scan through the media file, forward or backward. The touch interface can be a touch screen or touch pad.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，具有触摸界面的电子设备检测与指令相对应的一个或多个用户手势，以改变正在设备上播放的媒体文件的播放速度。 作为响应，设备通过媒体文件启动向前或向后的可变速率扫描。 触摸界面可以是触摸屏或触摸板。

公开(公告)号：US20090044118A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US12217303

申请日：2008-07-02

Applicant: Ralf Weber ,  Adrian Diaconu ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  William M. Bachman ,  Gregory C. Lindley

Inventor： Ralf Weber ,  Adrian Diaconu ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  William M. Bachman ,  Gregory C. Lindley

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G11B19/025

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided providing users with the ability to create and produce multimedia devices. In one aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to easily and seamlessly create slideshows using multiple forms of graphic elements instead of just still pictures. In another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to create and modify the DVD menu that is required for DVDs to function properly on conventional DVD players. In still another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with an intuitive graphic interface that simply and clearly explains the trade offs the user must make in deciding which mode to record the DVD.

Abstract translation: 为用户提供了创建和制作多媒体设备的能力的方法和设备。 在本发明的一个方面，向用户提供了使用多种形式的图形元素而不仅仅是静止图像容易且无缝地创建幻灯片的能力。 在本发明的另一方面，向用户提供创建和修改DVD在DVD常规DVD播放器上正常工作所需的DVD菜单的能力。 在本发明的另一方面，用户被提供有直观的图形界面，其简单且清楚地说明了用户在决定记录DVD的模式时必须做出的折衷。

公开(公告)号：US09305027B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US11888962

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Joshua Fagans ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Matt Evans

Inventor： Joshua Fagans ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Matt Evans

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/3028

Abstract: This invention is directed to defining quick groups for easily associating keywords with an object (e.g., a media objection) accessible using an electronic device. The user of an electronic device may define several keywords that identify attributes of an object accessible using the electronic device. The user may associate keywords with an object to link the attribute of the keyword with the object (e.g., associate a keyword entitled “vacation” to vacation pictures). The user may assign a shortcut key to each of a subset of the keywords, referred to as quick groups, by which the user may rapidly associate the keyword to an object. In some embodiments, the electronic device may select the shortcut key of a quick group from the letters of the quick group to help the user remember the shortcut key.

Abstract translation: 本发明旨在定义用于将关键字轻松地与使用电子设备可访问的对象（例如，媒体对象）相关联的快速组。 电子设备的用户可以定义几个关键字，其标识可使用电子设备访问的对象的属性。 用户可以将关键词与对象相关联，以将关键字的属性与对象相关联（例如，将关键字“假期”关联到假期图片）。 用户可以将快捷键分配给称为快速组的关键字的子集中的每一个，用户可以通过该快捷组将关键字快速地关联到对象。 在一些实施例中，电子设备可以从快速组的字母中选择快速组的快捷键，以帮助用户记住快捷键。

公开(公告)号：US08774561B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US12873681

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Timothy B. Martin ,  Gregory Charles Lindley ,  Benjamin Wojtyna

Inventor： Timothy B. Martin ,  Gregory Charles Lindley ,  Benjamin Wojtyna

IPC: G06K9/54

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F17/30117 ,  G06F17/30244 ,  G06F17/30256 ,  G06F17/3028 ,  G11B27/022

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for resolving duplicate images. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining a selection of a single image from among a plurality of duplicate images. Each duplicate image has an associated set of metadata. The method also includes aggregating each set of metadata into aggregated information, and storing the selected image together with the aggregated information on data storage accessible to a data processing apparatus.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于解决重复图像的方法，系统和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序。 一方面，一种方法包括从多个重复图像中获得单个图像的选择。 每个重复的图像都有一组相关的元数据。 该方法还包括将每组元数据聚集成聚合信息，并将所选图像与聚合信息一起存储在数据处理设备可访问的数据存储上。