公开(公告)号：US20120229521A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13317557

申请日：2011-10-21

Applicant: Steven A. Hales, IV ,  Michael Plitkins ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Steven A. Hales, IV ,  Michael Plitkins ,  David Sloo

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Provided is a method and system of processing rotational inputs to a control device having an electronic display and user interface, such as a programmable thermostat. Displayed on the electronic display is an initial display element selected from a sequence of display elements. In response to seeing such information, the user applies a rotational input applied to a rotational input device, such as a rotatable ring around the electronic display. A variable scroll assist engine determines an angular movement provided through the rotational input device and applies one or more heuristics to variably assist with a scrolling movement of a sequence of display elements. The variable scroll assist engine may reduce the rotational user input required to traverse an arbitrary number of display elements to as little as a quarter-revolution of the rotational input device in order that a user is better able to operate the control device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种处理旋转输入到具有电子显示器和用户界面（诸如可编程恒温器）的控制装置的方法和系统。 在电子显示器上显示的是从显示元件序列中选择的初始显示元件。 响应于看到这样的信息，用户施加到旋转输入装置（例如围绕电子显示器的可旋转环）的旋转输入。 可变滚动辅助引擎确定通过旋转输入装置提供的角度运动，并施加一个或多个启发式可变地辅助显示元件序列的滚动运动。 可变滚动辅助引擎可以将使任意数量的显示元件所需的旋转用户输入减少到旋转输入装置的四分之一转，以便用户能够更好地操作控制装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120191257A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13317423

申请日：2011-10-17

Applicant: Patrick B. Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Thomas Crabtree ,  Michael James Matas

Inventor： Patrick B. Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Thomas Crabtree ,  Michael James Matas

IPC: G05D23/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2825

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide user interface methods for interacting with and managing network-connected thermostats through a thermostat management system. The user interface method identifies a primary enclosure associated with a thermostat management account with the remaining enclosures deemed secondary enclosures. The user interface displays the primary enclosure using a primary enclosure selection appearing in a foreground area of the user interface as a house and adjacent to thermostat selections representing each of the network-connected thermostats installed in the primary enclosure. In a background area of the user interface, a primary weather visual incorporates images of various weather patterns reflecting both a weather pattern in the vicinity of the primary enclosure and an approximate time of day at the geographic location of the primary enclosure. Secondary enclosure selections are visually deemphasized on the user interface when compared with the primary enclosure selection displayed on the user interface.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各方面提供了通过恒温器管理系统与网络连接的恒温器进行交互和管理的用户界面方法。 用户界面方法识别与恒温器管理帐户相关联的主机箱，其余的机箱被认为是二级机箱。 用户界面使用出现在用户界面的前景区域中的主机箱选择作为房屋显示主机箱，并且与表示安装在主机柜中的每个连接网络的恒温器的恒温器选择相邻。 在用户界面的背景区域中，初级天气视觉包括各种天气模式的图像，其反映主机附近的天气模式和主机壳的地理位置处的大致时间。 与用户界面上显示的主机箱选择相比，用户界面上的二次机箱选择视觉上不强调。

公开(公告)号：US20120159338A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12973692

申请日：2010-12-20

Applicant: Peter Mountanos ,  Majd Bakar ,  Francis Tsui ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Peter Mountanos ,  Majd Bakar ,  Francis Tsui ,  David Sloo

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to navigation in a media consumption environment. One embodiment provides, on a portable networked device, a method comprising receiving media metadata from a server via a network, wherein the media metadata corresponds to media content available for viewing. The method further comprises displaying on a display of the portable networked device a user interface presenting the media metadata, receiving a user input via the user interface selecting a media item, and in response, sending a request for the media item to a media rendering device.

Abstract translation: 公开了与媒体消费环境中的导航有关的实施例。 一个实施例在便携式联网设备上提供了一种方法，包括经由网络从服务器接收媒体元数据，其中媒体元数据对应于可用于观看的媒体内容。 该方法还包括在便携式联网设备的显示器上显示呈现媒体元数据的用户界面，经由选择媒体项目的用户界面接收用户输入，并且作为响应，向媒体呈现设备发送对媒体项目的请求 。

公开(公告)号：US08195313B1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US13351688

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Brian Huppi ,  John B. Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Brian Huppi ,  John B. Filson

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G01M1/38 ,  F24F11/053 ,  F23N1/00 ,  F28F27/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2239/07

Abstract: A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system is described, the thermostat having a user interface that is visually pleasing, approachable, and easy to use while also providing ready access to, and intuitive navigation within, a menuing system capable of receiving a variety of different types of user settings and/or control parameters. For some embodiments, the thermostat comprises a housing, a ring-shaped user-interface component configured to track a rotational input motion of a user, a processing system configured to identify a setpoint temperature value based on the tracked rotational input motion, and an electronic display coupled to the processing system. An interactive thermostat menuing system is accessible to the user by an inward pressing of the ring-shaped user interface component. User navigation within the interactive thermostat menuing system is achievable by virtue of respective rotational input motions and inward pressings of the ring-shaped user interface component.

公开(公告)号：US20060294558A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11165927

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Ronald Morris ,  David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

Inventor： Ronald Morris ,  David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A system that includes a content distribution facility coupled to at least one client device for presenting programming via a presentation device having a screen. The system displays on the screen first content having an associated characteristic. In response to an event other than user selection of a program, the system displays a message stored in at least one of the distribution facility and client device. The message includes subject matter corresponding to the characteristic.

Abstract translation: 一种包括耦合到至少一个客户端设备的内容分发设备的系统，用于经由具有屏幕的呈现设备呈现节目。 系统在屏幕上显示具有相关特征的第一内容。 响应于除了用户选择程序之外的事件，系统显示存储在分发设备和客户端设备中的至少一个中的消息。 该消息包括与该特征对应的主题。

公开(公告)号：US20060117260A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11000102

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Kevin Carle ,  Michael Cleron ,  Samuel Scott ,  Vivek Thukral

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Kevin Carle ,  Michael Cleron ,  Samuel Scott ,  Vivek Thukral

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/47211 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: Grouping of representations in a user interface is described. In an implementation, a method includes distinguishing a plurality of on-demand content items from a plurality of time-dependent content items that are described in data. A plurality of linearly-arranged groupings is formed, based on the distinguishing, for output in a user interface. At least one of the groupings includes representations of time-dependent content items that are available via a particular channel. Another one of the groupings includes representations of on-demand content items that are available via plurality of channels.

Abstract translation: 描述用户界面中的表示的分组。 在实现中，一种方法包括从数据中描述的多个时间相关内容项区分多个点播内容项目。 基于用户界面中的输出，形成多个线性排列的分组。 分组中的至少一个包括通过特定频道可用的时间相关内容项的表示。 分组中的另一个包括通过多个频道可用的点播内容项目的表示。

公开(公告)号：US09223323B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13033573

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Michael James Matas ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  Fred Bould

Inventor： Michael James Matas ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  Fred Bould

IPC: G05B13/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24D19/10 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes a circular body having a large central display surrounded by a ring that can be rotated an pressed inward by a user so as to receive user input in a simple elegant fashion. Different colors can be displayed to the user to indicate currently active HVAC functions, and different shades of colors can be displayed to a user to indicate an estimated amount of time and/or energy for reaching a target temperature. The thermostat is wall mountable and is made up of a head unit removeably mounted to a backplate. A locking mechanism can be provided so as to increase security against unauthorized removal of the head unit. The backplate can be adapted to be mounted on a wall so as to be level, for example by including a bubble level on the backplate. One or more vents are preferably located on the sides of the body, such as in a gap beneath the translatably mounted ring, and/or in a gap between the head unit and the backplate. The target temperature for the device can be altered in response to sensing rotation of the rotating ring, and the programmed schedule can be displayed to and altered by the user in response to sensing rotation of the ring and the translational movement of the ring. Historical information such as temperature and cost information can be displayed to a user in response to sensing rotating of the rotating ring. One or more device settings can be displayed to and edited by a user in response to sensing rotating of the rotating member and the translational movement. According to some embodiments, text characters can be entered by the user.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用户友好的可编程恒温器，其包括具有由环围绕的大的中央显示器的圆形主体，所述环可以由使用者向内按压而旋转，以便以简单的优雅方式接收用户输入。 可以向用户显示不同的颜色以指示当前活动的HVAC功能，并且可以向用户显示不同色调的颜色以指示用于达到目标温度的估计的时间量和/或能量。 恒温器可壁式安装，并由可拆卸地安装到背板的头部单元组成。 可以提供锁定机构，以便提高防止未经授权的头部单元的移除的安全性。 背板可以适于安装在墙壁上以便水平，例如通过在背板上包括气泡高度。 一个或多个通风口优选地位于主体的侧面上，例如位于可平移安装的环之下的间隙中，和/或在头单元和背板之间的间隙中。 响应于感测旋转环的旋转，可以改变装置的目标温度，并且响应于感测环的旋转和环的平移运动，可以向用户显示和改变编程的时间表。 响应于感测旋转环的旋转，可以向用户显示诸如温度和成本信息的历史信息。 响应于感测旋转构件的旋转和平移运动，用户可以显示和编辑一个或多个设备设置。 根据一些实施例，用户可以输入文本字符。

公开(公告)号：USD687851S1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US29399614

申请日：2011-08-16

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins

Designer： David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins

公开(公告)号：USD687058S1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US29404099

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Patrick Corcoran ,  David Sloo

Designer： Patrick Corcoran ,  David Sloo

公开(公告)号：US08296682B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12040309

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: David Sloo

Inventor： David Sloo

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30126

Abstract: An interface allows navigation of a hierarchy of related content organized into a node tree. Each node may be associated with media content and navigation input may be received to navigate between the nodes. The interface includes a mechanism for viewing graphical data representing related content within the node tree. A user may provide input to navigate between nodes in the same hierarchy level or different hierarchy levels while graphical data for the selected node is provided in the interface.

Abstract translation: 界面允许将组织成节点树的相关内容的层次结构导航。 每个节点可以与媒体内容相关联，并且可以接收导航输入以在节点之间导航。 接口包括用于观察表示节点树内相关内容的图形数据的机制。 用户可以提供输入以在相同层级或不同层级中的节点之间导航，而在该界面中提供所选节点的图形数据。