公开(公告)号：US5673235A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-30

申请号：US81813

申请日：1987-07-30

Applicant: Howard A. Miller

Inventor： Howard A. Miller

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: An elongate towed acoustic array is improved by the inclusion of a speciflly configured tensile load bearing strength member disposed within a hose-shaped sheath. The member has a plurality of longitudinally extending high strength cords formed of braids or strands of high tensile strength fibers. The cords are held in a longitudinal juxtaposed relationship by a transverse weave to define a hollow interior for non-compressively containing sensor elements. Thusly configured, the strength member possess a softness and flexibility that does not create damage inducing crimps while not overly interfering with the sensors' acoustic sensing capabilities. The hose-shaped sheath contains the tubular-shaped strength member in a non-compressive relationship to reduce the problems normally associated with flow noise. The cords are braided together in an eye-splice where they are wrapped about towing pins so that the cords' tensile strength is not compromised at the point of attachment. Optionally, a twill weave is used to hold the longitudinal cords in their juxtaposed relationship to assure softness and flexibility for the wall of the strength member.

Abstract translation: 通过包括设置在软管形鞘内的特定构造的拉伸承载强度构件来改善细长的牵引声阵。 该构件具有由高抗拉强度纤维的编织物或股线形成的多个纵向延伸的高强度帘线。 帘线通过横向织物以纵向并置的关系保持，以限定用于非压缩地包含传感器元件的中空内部。 因此，强度构件具有柔软性和柔韧性，其不会产生损伤，从而不会过度干扰传感器的声学感测能力。 软管形护套以非压缩关系包含管状强度构件，以减少通常与流动噪声相关的问题。 绳索被编织在一起，其中它们被缠绕在牵引销上，使得绳索的拉伸强度在附着点处不受损害。 可选地，使用斜纹组织将纵向帘线保持并置的关系，以确保强度构件的壁的柔软性和柔性。

公开(公告)号：US4905315A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-27

申请号：US213896

申请日：1988-06-30

Applicant: Peter L. Solari ,  Howard A. Miller ,  Stanley G. Spencer

Inventor： Peter L. Solari ,  Howard A. Miller ,  Stanley G. Spencer

IPC: G01S3/786 ,  G01S5/16 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/232 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01S5/16

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting and positioning an associated device such as a camcorder which includes a transmitter for producing a control signal, a substantially fixed platform and a control apparatus including a plurality of sensors disposed in a plane at angularly spaced intervals about a first axis. Each of the plurality of sensors is constructed to receive a first control signal radiated by the transmitter. The apparatus also includes structure to discriminate which of the plurality of sensors is receiving the control signal from the transmitter and utilizes that information to drive the servomechanism.

Abstract translation: 用于安装和定位诸如摄像机的相关设备的装置，其包括用于产生控制信号的发射器，基本上固定的平台和包括围绕第一轴线以间隔有间隔的间隔布置在平面中的多个传感器的控制装置。 多个传感器中的每一个被构造成接收由​​发射器辐射的第一控制信号。 该装置还包括鉴别多个传感器中的哪一个正在从发射机接收控制信号并利用该信息来驱动伺服机构的结构。

公开(公告)号：US08891115B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13366151

申请日：2012-02-03

Applicant: Michael R. Sweet ,  Howard A. Miller ,  Richard Blanchard, Jr. ,  David Gelphman

Inventor： Michael R. Sweet ,  Howard A. Miller ,  Richard Blanchard, Jr. ,  David Gelphman

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1292

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the execution of a print job. During operation, the system obtains a set of document-processing capabilities from a printer associated with the print job and obtains print data for the print job. Next, the system selects a set of document attributes for the print job based on the document-processing capabilities and the print data, wherein the set of document attributes comprises a document format and a document size. Finally, the system configures the print data to conform to the document attributes to enable processing of the print job by the printer.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了便于执行打印作业的系统。 在操作期间，系统从与打印作业相关联的打印机获得一组文档处理能力，并获得打印作业的打印数据。 接下来，系统基于文档处理能力和打印数据来选择用于打印作业的一组文档属性，其中该组文档属性包括文档格式和文档大小。 最后，系统配置打印数据以符合文档属性，以便打印机能够处理打印作业。

公开(公告)号：US08818877B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US11202732

申请日：2005-08-12

Applicant: Richard Blanchard, Jr. ,  Himanshu Gupta ,  Steven P. Jobs ,  Howard A. Miller ,  Michael B. Shebanek ,  Brian R. Smiley ,  Ralph E. Zazula

Inventor： Richard Blanchard, Jr. ,  Himanshu Gupta ,  Steven P. Jobs ,  Howard A. Miller ,  Michael B. Shebanek ,  Brian R. Smiley ,  Ralph E. Zazula

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0253 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: Presenting system and device conditions and purchasing options for components compatible with hardware devices of a computer system. In one aspect, an operating system determines the identity of a hardware device in communication with the operating system, communicates over a network to receive current purchasing information related to the hardware device, and displays components that can be selected for purchase and used with the hardware device. Another aspect provides a selectable user interface control for display in a graphical user interface that indicates a new operating condition of the computer system, different from a prior operating condition, by displaying a different appearance of the control. One embodiment has a new operating condition occurring when a component of a hardware device is within a predetermined threshold of requiring replacement, refilling, or supplementation.

Abstract translation: 介绍与计算机系统的硬件设备兼容的组件的系统和设备条件以及采购选项。 在一个方面，操作系统确定与操作系统通信的硬件设备的身份，通过网络进行通信以接收与硬件设备相关的当前购买信息，并且显示可被选择用于购买并与硬件一起使用的组件 设备。 另一方面提供了一种用于在图形用户界面中显示的可选择的用户界面控制，其通过显示该控件的不同外观来指示与先前操作条件不同的计算机系统的新操作条件。 当硬件设备的组件处于需要更换，重新填充或补充的预定阈值内时，一个实施例具有新的操作条件。

公开(公告)号：US08675215B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13363197

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Michael R. Sweet ,  David Gelphman ,  Richard Blanchard, Jr. ,  Todd W. Ritland ,  Howard A. Miller

Inventor： Michael R. Sweet ,  David Gelphman ,  Richard Blanchard, Jr. ,  Todd W. Ritland ,  Howard A. Miller

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06K1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F2206/1514 ,  G06K15/4005 ,  G06K15/4065

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that performs a print job. During operation, the system obtains one or more regions of interest associated with print data for the print job, wherein the print data is not formatted for a media size for the print job. Next, the system scales the print data based on a region of interest from the one or more regions of interest and the media size. Finally, the system sends the print job to a printer, wherein the print job is executed using the printer.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供执行打印作业的系统。 在操作期间，系统获得与打印作业的打印数据相关联的一个或多个感兴趣区域，其中打印数据未被格式化用于打印作业的介质尺寸。 接下来，系统根据感兴趣区域从一个或多个感兴趣区域和介质尺寸来缩放打印数据。 最后，系统将打印作业发送到打印机，其中使用打印机执行打印作业。

公开(公告)号：US08610928B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12882116

申请日：2010-09-14

Applicant: Michael R. Sweet ,  Howard A. Miller

Inventor： Michael R. Sweet ,  Howard A. Miller

IPC: G06K15/02 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/126 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1244 ,  G06F3/1292

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates driverless printing. This system includes a discovery component configured to identify accessible printers and to facilitate selection of an accessible printer, wherein the discovery component is also configured to obtain capability information from accessible printers. The system also includes a transport component configured to transport data to the selected printer, wherein the transport component is also configured to obtain capability information from the selected printer. Finally, the system includes a page-description-language component configured to generate printer data for the selected printer based on obtained capability information for the selected printer.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了便于无驱动打印的系统。 该系统包括被配置为识别可访问打印机并且便于选择可访问打印机的发现组件，其中发现组件还被配置为从可访问打印机获取能力信息。 该系统还包括被配置为将数据传送到所选择的打印机的传送部件，其中传输组件还被配置为从所选择的打印机获取能力信息。 最后，该系统包括页面描述语言组件，其被配置为基于获得的所选打印机的能力信息来生成所选打印机的打印机数据。

公开(公告)号：US20130194621A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13363197

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Michael R. Sweet ,  David Gelphman ,  Richard Blanchard, JR. ,  Todd W. Ritland ,  Howard A. Miller

Inventor： Michael R. Sweet ,  David Gelphman ,  Richard Blanchard, JR. ,  Todd W. Ritland ,  Howard A. Miller

IPC: G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F2206/1514 ,  G06K15/4005 ,  G06K15/4065

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that performs a print job. During operation, the system obtains one or more regions of interest associated with print data for the print job, wherein the print data is not formatted for a media size for the print job. Next, the system scales the print data based on a region of interest from the one or more regions of interest and the media size. Finally, the system sends the print job to a printer, wherein the print job is executed using the printer.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供执行打印作业的系统。 在操作期间，系统获得与打印作业的打印数据相关联的一个或多个感兴趣区域，其中打印数据未被格式化用于打印作业的介质尺寸。 接下来，系统根据感兴趣区域从一个或多个感兴趣区域和介质尺寸来缩放打印数据。 最后，系统将打印作业发送到打印机，其中使用打印机执行打印作业。

公开(公告)号：US20130141756A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13310266

申请日：2011-12-02

Applicant: Howard A. Miller ,  Michael R. Sweet ,  Tito Thomas

Inventor： Howard A. Miller ,  Michael R. Sweet ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/1296 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  H04N2201/0036 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0044 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/006 ,  H04N2201/0072 ,  H04N2201/0096

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the execution of a print job. During operation, the system receives, at a printer, a signal from a portable electronic device indicating the printer has been selected for the print job. Next, in response to the selection, the system generates an output that facilitates identification of the printer by a user of the portable electronic device. The system also provides a mechanism for confirming physical access to the printer by the user. Upon confirming the physical access to the printer by the user, the system establishes a direct connection between the portable electronic device and the printer, wherein the direct connection is subsequently used by the portable electronic device and the printer to perform the print job.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了便于执行打印作业的系统。 在操作期间，系统在打印机处接收来自便携式电子设备的指示已经为打印作业选择了打印机的信号。 接下来，响应于该选择，系统生成有助于便携式电子设备的用户识别打印机的输出。 该系统还提供用于确认用户对打印机的物理访问的机制。 在确认用户对打印机的物理访问之后，系统在便携式电子设备和打印机之间建立直接连接，其中直接连接随后由便携式电子设备和打印机用于执行打印作业。

公开(公告)号：US20090303256A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12543401

申请日：2009-08-18

Applicant: Michael J. Paquette ,  Howard A. Miller ,  David Hayward

Inventor： Michael J. Paquette ,  Howard A. Miller ,  David Hayward

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G06F2203/04801

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for accentuating a pointer. An idle time period associated with a pointer relating to a display is monitored. A determination is made whether a termination of the idle time period associated with the pointer has occurred based upon the monitoring. A representation of the pointer is modified in response to the termination of the idle time period associated with the pointer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于强调指针的方法，装置和系统。 监视与与显示器相关的指针相关联的空闲时间段。 基于监视确定是否已经发生与指针相关联的空闲时间段的终止。 响应于与指针相关联的空闲时间段的终止，修改指针的表示。

公开(公告)号：US07586481B1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11126096

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: Michael J. Paquette ,  Howard A. Miller ,  David Hayward

Inventor： Michael J. Paquette ,  Howard A. Miller ,  David Hayward

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G06F2203/04801

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for accentuating a pointer. An idle time period associated with a pointer relating to a display is monitored. A determination is made whether a termination of the idle time period associated with the pointer has occurred based upon the monitoring. A representation of the pointer is modified in response to the termination of the idle time period associated with the pointer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于强调指针的方法，装置和系统。 监视与与显示器相关的指针相关联的空闲时间段。 基于监视确定是否已经发生与指针相关联的空闲时间段的终止。 响应于与指针相关联的空闲时间段的终止，修改指针的表示。