公开(公告)号：US20070079330A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11239762

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Edward Ludvig ,  Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Edward Ludvig ,  Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N2005/4412

Abstract: Improved last channel button functionality is described. A remote control device for interacting with a media system includes a mechanism (e.g., a button) by which a user can direct the media system to automatically access a previously tuned (but not immediately previously tuned) channel; or a list of previously tuned channels. A previously tuned channel to be selected may be determined based on an amount of time that the media system was previously tuned to the channel and/or based on receipt of user command indicating user interest in the channel.

Abstract translation: 描述了改进的最后通道按钮功能。 用于与媒体系统交互的遥控设备包括一个机构（例如，按钮），用户可以通过该机构指导媒体系统自动访问先前调谐（但不是先前调谐好的）频道; 或以前调谐的频道的列表。 可以基于媒体系统先前调谐到频道的时间量和/或基于指示用户对频道的兴趣的用户命令的接收来确定要选择的先前调谐的频道。

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：US20060161866A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11377461

申请日：2006-03-16

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  Christopher White

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  Christopher White

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4856

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for presenting a plurality of options for selection. Each option is organized into either a category or a sub-category that is associated with a category. The association between categories and sub-categories is independent of time. Categories are displayed along one axis and sub-categories are displayed simultaneously along another orthogonal axis. The axis chosen for categories may depend on the direction that text associated with the categories is written. Categories and sub-categories are available for immediate selection, without first having to highlight or select any option. To account for a large number of options, categories and sub-categories may scroll as needed. The appearance of categories and sub-categories may be distinguished in some way, such as through colors, fonts, or borders.

Abstract translation: 用于呈现多个选择选项的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 每个选项被组织成与类别相关联的类别或子类别。 类别和子类别之间的关联与时间无关。 类别沿着一个轴显示，子类别沿另一个正交轴同时显示。 为类别选择的轴可能取决于写入与类别相关联的文本的方向。 类别和子类别可供立即选择，无需首先突出显示或选择任何选项。 为了考虑大量的选项，类别和子类别可能需要滚动。 类别和子类别的外观可能会以某种方式进行区分，例如通过颜色，字体或边框。

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。

公开(公告)号：US08280536B1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US13487475

申请日：2012-06-04

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.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制HVAC系统的恒温器，恒温器具有视觉上令人愉快，平易近人且易于使用的用户界面，同时还提供能够接收各种不同类型的菜单系统的准备访问和直观导航 的用户设置和/或控制参数。 对于一些实施例，恒温器包括壳体，被配置为跟踪用户的旋转输入运动的环形用户界面部件，被配置为基于跟踪的旋转输入运动来识别设定点温度值的处理系统，以及电子 显示器耦合到处理系统。 通过向内按压环形用户界面部件，用户可以访问交互式温控器菜单系统。 通过相应的旋转输入运动和环形用户界面部件的向内按压，可以实现交互式恒温器菜单系统内的用户导航。

公开(公告)号：US20120128025A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13199108

申请日：2011-08-17

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

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

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01K17/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01K1/08 ,  G01K1/16 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: Provided according to one or more embodiments is a thermostat having a housing, the housing including a forward-facing surface, the thermostat comprising a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor disposed inside the housing for sensing occupancy in the vicinity of the thermostat. The PIR motion sensor has a radiation receiving surface and is able to detect the lateral movement of an occupant in front of the forward-facing surface of the housing. The thermostat further comprises a grille member having one or more openings and included along the forward-facing surface of the housing, the grille member being placed over the radiation receiving surface of the PIR motion sensor. The grille member is configured and dimensioned to visually conceal and protect the PIR motion sensor disposed inside the housing, the visual concealment promoting a visually pleasing quality of the thermostat, while at the same time permitting the PIR motion sensor to effectively detect the lateral movement of the occupant. In one embodiment, the grille member openings are slit-like openings oriented along a substantially horizontal direction.

Abstract translation: 根据一个或多个实施例提供的是具有壳体的恒温器，壳体包括前向表面，恒温器包括设置在壳体内部的被动红外（PIR）运动传感器，用于感测恒温器附近的占用。 PIR运动传感器具有辐射接收表面，并且能够检测乘员在壳体的前向表面前方的横向移动。 恒温器还包括格栅部件，该格栅部件具有一个或多个开口并且沿着壳体的面向前的表面包括格栅部件，放置在PIR运动传感器的辐射接收表面上。 格栅构件被构造和尺寸设计成可视地隐藏和保护设置在壳体内部的PIR运动传感器，视觉隐藏促进了视觉上令人满意的恒温器质量，同时允许PIR运动传感器有效地检测 乘客。 在一个实施例中，格栅构件开口是沿着基本上水平的方向定向的狭缝状开口。