公开(公告)号：US07280062B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US11240206

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  Marius Goldenberg ,  Yan Zhou ,  Jeffrey Whaley

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  Marius Goldenberg ,  Yan Zhou ,  Jeffrey Whaley

IPC: H03M1/66

CPC classification number: H04M15/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, a subscriber line interface circuit includes circuitry to generate metering pulses for insertion onto a subscriber line. The circuitry includes a cascaded digital-to-analog converter (DAC) structure including a first DAC to convert a digital sine wave into an analog representation, a second DAC to multiply the analog representation with a ramp value to obtain an unscaled output, and a third DAC to multiply the unscaled output with a gain value to generate a metering pulse.

公开(公告)号：US20070101368A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11261436

申请日：2005-10-27

Applicant: Ronald Jacoby ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Ronald Jacoby ,  Michael Mills

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N21/4788 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/251 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: The systems and methods of the present invention provide for a number of improvements to the TV consumption process, including personalization, community viewing, shared presence and context, messaging, access to ratings and recommendations (including community reviews), alerts, etc. One method that the present invention provides allows for the indication of a given user's context to be provided to other users, such as users in the given user's social network. The method comprises generating an indication of a change in context for a given user, the context comprising information regarding an action of the given user. The indication of the change in context for the given user is propagated to one or more users in the social network for the given user. The indication of the change in context of the given user is presented to users in the given user's social network in conjunction with TV content.

Abstract translation: 本发明的系统和方法提供了对电视消费过程的许多改进，包括个性化，社区观看，共享存在和上下文，消息传递，访问评级和建议（包括社区评论），警报等。一种方法 本发明提供允许将给定用户的上下文的指示提供给其他用户，诸如给定用户的社交网络中的用户。 该方法包括生成给定用户的上下文变化的指示，该上下文包括关于给定用户的动作的信息。 给定用户的上下文变化的指示被传播给给定用户的社交网络中的一个或多个用户。 给定用户的上下文变化的指示被呈现给给定用户的社交网络中与电视内容一起使用的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20050101227A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10704982

申请日：2003-11-12

Applicant: Sudhakar Balijepalli ,  Dale Aldrich ,  Laura Grier ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Sudhakar Balijepalli ,  Dale Aldrich ,  Laura Grier ,  Michael Mills

IPC: B24B37/04 ,  B24B49/16 ,  B24B53/007 ,  B24B1/00

CPC classification number: B24B53/017 ,  B24B49/16

Abstract: Provided are materials and methods for the chemical mechanical planarization of material layers using a down force of less than about 2.5 psi while maintaining a material removal rate generally similar to that obtained using higher down forces while simultaneously improving the selectivity of the process with respect to a primary material formed over a barrier material. The materials and methods disclosed herein are suitable for use in metallization operations during semiconductor device fabrication, in particular in processes in which the primary material is a softer metal such as copper and the barrier material is a harder material such as a metal nitride.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于使用小于约2.5psi的向下力的材料层的化学机械平坦化的材料和方法，同时保持材料去除速率通常类似于使用较高下推力获得的材料去除速率，同时提高该方法相对于 在阻挡材料上形成的主要材料。 本文公开的材料和方法适用于半导体器件制造期间的金属化操作，特别是在主要材料是较软金属如铜的工艺中，并且阻挡材料是较硬的材料如金属氮化物。

公开(公告)号：US06604356B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US10126561

申请日：2002-04-19

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  David James

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  David James

IPC: F01N300

CPC classification number: F01N13/004 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/92 ,  F01N3/05 ,  F01N3/08 ,  F01N3/0892 ,  F01N3/2828 ,  F01N3/2853 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F01N2590/02 ,  Y02T10/20

Abstract: A system for reducing pollutants in internal combustion engine emissions, particularly marine electric generator engines, includes a treatment chamber having an intake opening for receiving gaseous emissions from the engine, and an exhaust opening for exiting emissions. A perforated metal tube is disposed within the treatment chamber, and an electrode is disposed within the metal tube in spaced apart relation to the metal tube. The electrode is encircled by the metal tube so that, upon applying a voltage at a predetermined frequency to the electrode, an arc is generated across the space between the electrode and the metal tube to promote a chemical reaction reducing the concentration of pollutants. The treatment chamber is contained within a manifold, and cooled by a flow of water. A supplemental air source is connected to the treatment chamber, and a chemical substrate is disposed within the treatment chamber for promoting the chemical reaction.

Abstract translation: 用于减少内燃机排放物中的污染物，特别是船用发电机发动机的系统包括具有用于接收来自发动机的气体排放物的进气口和用于排出排放物的排气口的处理室。 穿孔金属管设置在处理室内，并且电极以与金属管隔开的关系设置在金属管内。 电极被金属管包围，使得在以电极施加预定频率的电压时，电极和金属管之间的空间产生电弧，促进化学反应，降低污染物的浓度。 处理室容纳在歧管内，并被水流冷却。 补充空气源连接到处理室，并且化学基板设置在处理室内以促进化学反应。

公开(公告)号：US06370543B2

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US08847156

申请日：1997-04-30

Applicant: Eric M. Hoffert ,  Steve Smoot ,  Karl Cremin ,  Adnan Ali ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Eric M. Hoffert ,  Steve Smoot ,  Karl Cremin ,  Adnan Ali ,  Michael Mills

IPC: G06F1730

CPC classification number: G06F17/30787 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30796 ,  G06F17/30802 ,  G06F17/30811 ,  G06F17/30817 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  Y10S707/914 ,  Y10S707/915 ,  Y10S707/916 ,  Y10S707/943 ,  Y10S707/99945

Abstract: A method and apparatus for searching for multimedia files in a distributed database and for displaying results of the search based on the context and content of the multimedia files.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在分布式数据库中搜索多媒体文件并基于多媒体文件的上下文和内容显示搜索结果的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US5353391A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-04

申请号：US696353

申请日：1991-05-06

Applicant: Jonathan R. Cohen ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Jonathan R. Cohen ,  Michael Mills

IPC: G06T15/70 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G06F15/62

CPC classification number: G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B2220/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating and viewing a transition between a first and second sequence of images on a computer controlled display system. The method of the invention involves several steps, including: providing a first and second sequence of digitized images, which are typically stored in the computer system; providing the duration of total time of the transition between the first and second sequence of images; providing a resource means for specifying the transition between the first and second sequence; determining a first portion of the first sequence of images (the first portion having a duration in time less than or equal to the duration of the transition); determining a second portion of the second sequence (the second portion of the second sequence of images having a duration in time less than or equal to the duration of the transition); creating a transition template from the transition resource, the transition template having a duration equal to the transition; and combining the first portion of the first sequence and the second portion of the second sequence with the transition template to thereby produce a third sequence of images. The step of creating a transition template from the transition resource is further comprised of the steps of selecting objects, interpolating objects and/or a source image area and mapping objects to a source image area. In the combining step, the transition template is used to determine which portions of the first source sequence, the second source sequence, or both will be displayed in the third sequence of images. Also provided is a means for modifying a duration of the entire transition or for modifying a duration of individual frames within the transition.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在计算机控制的显示系统上生成和观看第一和第二图像序列之间的转换的方法和装置。 本发明的方法涉及几个步骤，包括：提供通常存储在计算机系统中的第一和第二数字化图像序列; 提供第一和第二图像序列之间的转换的总时间的持续时间; 提供用于指定所述第一和第二序列之间的转换的资源装置; 确定第一图像序列的第一部分（第一部分具有小于或等于转换持续时间的持续时间）; 确定第二序列的第二部分（第二序列图像的第二部分具有小于或等于转换持续时间的持续时间）; 从转换资源创建转换模板，转换模板具有等于转换的持续时间; 以及将第一序列的第一部分和第二序列的第二部分与转换模板组合，从而产生第三序列图像。 从转换资源创建转换模板的步骤还包括选择对象，内插对象和/或源图像区域以及将对象映射到源图像区域的步骤。 在组合步骤中，使用转换模板来确定在第三序列图像中将显示第一源序列，第二源序列或两者的哪些部分。 还提供了用于修改整个转换的持续时间或用于修改转换内的各个帧的持续时间的手段。

公开(公告)号：US08975914B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13602905

申请日：2012-09-04

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  Jing Li ,  Riad Samir Wahby

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  Jing Li ,  Riad Samir Wahby

IPC: H03B1/00 ,  H03K3/00 ,  H03K19/003 ,  H01P1/00

CPC classification number: H03K19/003

Abstract: An isolation receiver includes at least one isolation capacitor to provide a first logic signal in response to a second logic signal that is provided by a transmitter. The receiver includes a signal processing circuit to amplify the first logic signal to generate an amplified signal, and the signal processing circuit includes a an amplifier to apply a nonlinear function. A comparator of the receiver provides a third logic signal in response to the amplified signal.

Abstract translation: 隔离接收器包括至少一个隔离电容器，以响应于由发射器提供的第二逻辑信号来提供第一逻辑信号。 接收机包括信号处理电路，用于放大第一逻辑信号以产生放大信号，信号处理电路包括一个放大器以应用非线性函数。 接收机的比较器响应于放大的信号提供第三逻辑信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120330791A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13252926

申请日：2011-10-04

Applicant: Peter Stevenson ,  Kevin C. Dunn ,  Michael Mills ,  Michael Hoch ,  Roger Bradley-Jungemann

Inventor： Peter Stevenson ,  Kevin C. Dunn ,  Michael Mills ,  Michael Hoch ,  Roger Bradley-Jungemann

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0613 ,  G06N3/006 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The present invention employs branded virtual characters across multiple network platforms throughout various stages of complex transactions (eg, selling insurance). These characters initially engage prospective customers on a network platform, such as a social network, and persist over time across other network platforms (eg, university and company websites) to educate consumers until they are ready to purchase—e.g., from their “trusted advisor”—particular products and services offered by various providers. An extensible configuration tool (“Config Tool”) is provided to simplify the continued development of such a system, as well as customization of individual Product Modules (e.g., a Life Insurance Module) by product and service providers (e.g., insurance companies and employers) and other third-party developers (before and during runtime). This Config Tool provides a variety of extension points permitting virtual characters to be added and their appearance and behavior modified, along with the details of the products and services being offered.

Abstract translation: 本发明在复杂交易的各个阶段（例如销售保险）中跨多个网络平台使用品牌虚拟人物。 这些角色最初在网络平台（如社交网络）上接触潜在客户，并在其他网络平台（例如大学和公司网站）上持续存在，以便教育消费者，直到他们准备购买 - 例如，从其值得信赖的顾问 - 各种提供商提供的特定产品和服务。 提供了可扩展配置工具（Config Tool），以简化这种系统的持续开发，以及产品和服务提供商（如保险公司和雇主）对个别产品模块（如人寿保险模块）的定制和 其他第三方开发者（运行前和运行时）。 此配置工具提供了各种扩展点，允许添加虚拟字符，并修改其外观和行为，以及所提供的产品和服务的详细信息。

公开(公告)号：US08108795B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US11622329

申请日：2007-01-11

Applicant: Roger Urrabazo ,  Kumiko T. Toft ,  Eric Lin ,  John La ,  Sushant Kumar ,  Eric Del Balso ,  Michael Mills ,  Manlio Armando Lo Conte

Inventor： Roger Urrabazo ,  Kumiko T. Toft ,  Eric Lin ,  John La ,  Sushant Kumar ,  Eric Del Balso ,  Michael Mills ,  Manlio Armando Lo Conte

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/2747

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for visualizing information, e.g., information regarding a sporting event. The method may comprise identifying an event type and generating a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons arranged in a button hierarchy. A first level of the button hierarchy comprising one or more first level buttons is displayed with a lens further displayed on a given one of the one or more first level buttons, the lens operative to present first level data for the given first level button.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于可视化信息的系统和方法，例如关于体育赛事的信息。 该方法可以包括识别事件类型并生成多个按钮，所述多个按钮以按钮层次结构排列。 显示包括一个或多个第一级按钮的按钮层次结构的第一级别，其中进一步显示在所述一个或多个第一级按钮中的给定的一个上的透镜，所述透镜可操作以呈现给定的第一级按钮的第一级数据。

公开(公告)号：US20080163317A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11648288

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Michael Mills

Inventor： Michael Mills

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/234336 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26291 ,  H04N21/6125

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for the generation of a video stream from a source content item, such as a web page. One embodiment of the method comprises receiving a content item for conversion to a video stream, loading a extraction template, the extraction template comprising one or more transformation functions for the conversion of the content item to a video stream, and applying the transformation functions from the extraction template to the content item for conversion to a video stream. The video stream may be stored on an output data store.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于从源内容项（例如网页）生成视频流的系统和方法。 该方法的一个实施例包括接收用于转换为视频流的内容项目，加载提取模板，提取模板包括用于将内容项目转换为视频流的一个或多个变换函数，以及应用来自 提取模板到内容项目以转换为视频流。 视频流可以存储在输出数据存储器上。