公开(公告)号：US20110173194A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12049142

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30867 ,  G06F17/3082 ,  G06F17/30852

Abstract: Automatically marking locations of user interest in media content is disclosed. Data that describes user interaction with media content is analyzed to determine locations of potential interest. For each of the locations of potential interest, the data is analyzed to determine whether user interest satisfies a criterion for establishing a mark for the location. Marks are determined for those locations that satisfy the criterion. A mark includes a description for a given location and information that allows the given location to be automatically presented to a user upon selection of the description. In another aspect, extrinsic data that is separate from a piece of media content is analyzed to determine whether moments of high user interest might exist in the piece of media content. Then, the piece of media content is scanned to find locations in the media content that correspond to the moments.

Abstract translation: 公开了用户对媒体内容感兴趣的位置的自动标记。 分析描述用户与媒体内容交互的数据，以确定潜在兴趣的位置。 对于潜在兴趣的每个位置，分析数据以确定用户兴趣是否满足为该位置建立标记的标准。 确定满足标准的位置的标记。 标记包括给定位置的描述和允许在选择描述时将给定位置自动呈现给用户的信息。 在另一方面，分析与一段媒体内容分开的外在数据，以确定在该片媒体内容中是否存在高用户感兴趣的时刻。 然后，扫描该片媒体内容以找到与时刻对应的媒体内容中的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080229353A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11716898

申请日：2007-03-12

Applicant: Ronald A. Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  David Sloo ,  Ted Ludvig

Inventor： Ronald A. Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  David Sloo ,  Ted Ludvig

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Detailed herein is a technology which, among other things, allows integration of context-relevant advertisements with non-real-time video playback. In one approach to this technology, context information related to video content is determined, and used to select advertisements which are contextually related to video content. These advertisements can then be integrated into the video presentation in a number of ways.

Abstract translation: 本文中详细描述了一种技术，其中除了其它之外还允许将上下文相关广告与非实时视频回放集成。 在该技术的一种方法中，确定与视频内容相关的上下文信息，并且用于选择与视频内容上下文相关的广告。 然后，这些广告可以以多种方式被集成到视频呈现中。

公开(公告)号：US09489062B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

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: G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  F24F11/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G05D23/19

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：US20160005307A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14680019

申请日：2015-04-06

Applicant: Julia R. DeIiuliis ,  David Sloo ,  Ted S. Boda ,  Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Julia R. DeIiuliis ,  David Sloo ,  Ted S. Boda ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: G08B29/14

CPC classification number: G08B29/14 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B21/10 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B29/188 ,  G08B29/24 ,  H04W4/90

Abstract: Systems and methods for initiating a drill by receiving an indication to start a drill. Initiating the drill also includes verifying that a remote device used to initiate the drill is within proximity of a device used to propagate the drill. Once proximity is verified, the drill is conducted.

Abstract translation: 通过接收开始钻探的指示来启动钻孔的系统和方法。 启动钻取还包括验证用于启动钻机的远程设备是否位于用于传播钻机的设备附近。 一旦接近验证，钻头就进行了。

公开(公告)号：USD696677S1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US29404098

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Patrick Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo

Designer： Patrick Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo

公开(公告)号：USD687050S1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US29404096

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Michael J. Matas ,  David Sloo ,  Thomas Crabtree

Designer： Michael J. Matas ,  David Sloo ,  Thomas Crabtree

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.