公开(公告)号：US09626863B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14066444

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO INC. ,  RAKUTEN INC.

Inventor： James Wu ,  Yasuyuki Hayashi

IPC: G08C23/02

CPC classification number: G08C23/02

Abstract: An intermediate device is operated to play back an acoustic configuration file for an end-user device. The acoustic configuration file can embed configuration parameters that are detectable by the end-user device. In particular, the end-user device can use the configuration parameters in conjunction with performing select operations, such as operations to configure the end-user device for communication with the network service.

公开(公告)号：US09529432B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14579847

申请日：2014-12-22

Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.

Inventor： James Wu

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0483 ,  G06F3/0485

CPC classification number: G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0483 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: A reader's position of progression on a current page of an e-book is tracked. The current page is progressively transitioned to next page based on the reader's position on the current page.

Abstract translation: 跟踪读者在电子书当前页上进度的位置。 当前页面根据读者在当前页面上的位置逐渐转换到下一页。

公开(公告)号：US09471558B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14061258

申请日：2013-10-23

Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO INC.

Inventor： James Wu ,  Anthony O'Donoghue

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/24 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F17/22 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/248 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F17/2229 ,  G06F17/30719 ,  G06Q30/0256 ,  G06Q30/0276

Abstract: A system and method for automatically generating a commodity introductory document that encompasses personalized subject matter as well as related information acquired from external information sources. A predetermined template comprising user-authored sections and automated sections is used to select and organize the information. The GUIs corresponding to the user-authored sections allow an introductory document author to provide personalized input. The automated sections are linked to information sources through embedded hyperlinks, from which relevant information can be identified and derived to populate the automated sections. The introductory document author may be provided with a few options regarding the layout and the presentation of the indicatory document as well as individual sections thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动生成包含个性化主题的商品介绍性文档以及从外部信息源获得的相关信息的系统和方法。 使用包括用户创作部分和自动部分的预定模板来选择和组织信息。 与用户创作的部分对应的GUI允许介绍性文档作者提供个性化的输入。 自动化部分通过嵌入式超链接链接到信息源，从中可以识别和导出相关信息以填充自动化部分。 可以向介绍性文件作者提供关于指示文件的布局和介绍以及其各个部分的几个选项。

公开(公告)号：US09305313B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14016670

申请日：2013-09-03

Applicant: Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Inventor： James Wu ,  Robin Bennett ,  Daniel Hill

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0631 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F17/212 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  G06T11/60

Abstract: A system and method for rendering a graphical user interface having recommendations. The method includes accessing, within a mobile device, a data store corresponding to a multimedia container. The multimedia container comprises a first object and a second object and the multimedia container is operable to comprise one or more applications, widgets, pieces of content, and other multimedia containers. The data store comprises metadata associated with the first object and the second object. The method further includes displaying a plurality of images each corresponding to a respective recommendation based at least on the metadata associated with the first object and receiving an input. The plurality of items is displayed within a first portion of a display device. The method further includes in response to the input, displaying the plurality of images within a second portion of the display device. The second portion of the display device is greater in size than the first portion of the display device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于呈现具有建议的图形用户界面的系统和方法。 该方法包括在移动设备内访问对应于多媒体容器的数据存储。 多媒体容器包括第一对象和第二对象，并且多媒体容器可操作以包括一个或多个应用，小部件，内容片段和其他多媒体容器。 数据存储包括与第一对象和第二对象相关联的元数据。 该方法还包括至少基于与第一对象相关联的元数据并接收输入来显示每个对应于相应推荐的多个图像。 多个项目显示在显示装置的第一部分内。 该方法还包括响应于输入，在显示设备的第二部分内显示多个图像。 显示装置的第二部分的尺寸大于显示装置的第一部分。

公开(公告)号：US10827591B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US16746991

申请日：2020-01-20

Applicant: Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Inventor： Archer Wun ,  Anna Buechin ,  James Wu ,  Ernesto Salas

IPC: H05B47/11 ,  H04M1/18 ,  G09G3/34 ,  H05B45/20 ,  H05B47/16 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C13/10 ,  A45F5/00 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/10 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/04 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K7/18 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  F21W111/10 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: An electronic reading device includes a mid-frame structure such that the mid-frame structure can include a reverse draft. A reverse draft corresponds to a back of the electronic reading device being a predetermined amount wider than a front of the electronic reading device. Additionally, a co-molded mid-frame stiffener provides a predetermined rigidity of the electronic reading device. The electronic reading device also includes a display integrated with the front of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the display and the mid-frame structure includes one or more electronic reading device components. Similarly, a back cover is integrated with the back of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the back cover and the mid-frame structure includes additional electronic reading device components.

公开(公告)号：US10050973B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US15064426

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.

Inventor： Robert MacArthur ,  James Wu

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/63

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and a method for implementing user-specified transaction parameters for transferring digital content items amongst users. The method includes: receiving a request from a first user to transfer a right of possession to a first digital content item, wherein the first digital content item includes a content portion and a metadata portion for displaying a visual representation of the first digital content item; in response to receiving the request, precluding user access to at least the content portion of the first digital content item on one or more computing devices associated with an account of the first user; and providing the visual representation of the first digital content item on a display of at least one of the one or more computing devices based on the metadata portion of the first digital content item.

公开(公告)号：US09785313B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US13931425

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.

Inventor： James Wu ,  Peter James Farmer ,  Michael Serbinis ,  Pamela Lynn Hilborn

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/12 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F3/0483 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0483 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: A method and system for providing a distraction free reading mode with an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example accesses non-adjustable settings for a reader mode. In addition, user adjustable settings for the reader mode on the electronic personal display are also accessed. The user adjustable settings and the non-adjustable settings are then implemented when the reader mode is initiated.

公开(公告)号：US09715706B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US14019286

申请日：2013-09-05

Applicant: Rakuten Kobo, Inc.

Inventor： James Wu ,  Robin Bennett ,  Daniel Hill

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F17/21

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0631 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F17/212 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  G06T11/60

Abstract: A system and method for rendering a graphical user interface. The method includes accessing, within a mobile device, a data store corresponding to a social media multimedia container. The social media multimedia container comprises a plurality of objects and a first subset of the plurality of objects comprises a first social media application and second social media application and a second subset of the plurality of objects comprises a first social media widget. The social media multimedia container is operable to comprise one or more applications, widgets, pieces of content, and other multimedia containers. The method further includes displaying a first plurality of images each corresponding to the first social media application and the second social media application in a linear configuration and displaying a first image corresponding to the first social media widget. The first image is adjacent to a second image of the plurality of images corresponding to the first social media application.

公开(公告)号：US09535569B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US13901498

申请日：2013-05-23

Applicant: Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Inventor： James Wu ,  Robin Bennett ,  Daniel Hill ,  Anya Galkina

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/0482

CPC classification number: G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F17/30846

Abstract: A system and method for a home multimedia container. The method includes accessing, within mobile device, a portion of an operating system corresponding to the mobile device and accessing a datastore corresponding to a home multimedia container. In one embodiment, the home multimedia container comprises a first object and a second object. The first object may be a first portion of content and the second object may be an application. The datastore may comprise information about the first object and the second object. The method further includes determining a first image based on the information about the first object and determining a second image based on an application icon corresponding to the application. The method further includes displaying the first image and the second image. In one embodiment, selection of the first image is operable to launch a first application operable to render the first portion of content.

Abstract translation: 一种用于家庭多媒体容器的系统和方法。 该方法包括在移动设备内访问与移动设备相对应的操作系统的一部分并访问对应于家用多媒体容器的数据存储。 在一个实施例中，家庭多媒体容器包括第一对象和第二对象。 第一对象可以是内容的第一部分，并且第二对象可以是应用。 数据存储可以包括关于第一对象和第二对象的信息。 该方法还包括基于关于第一对象的信息来确定第一图像，并且基于与应用相对应的应用图标来确定第二图像。 该方法还包括显示第一图像和第二图像。 在一个实施例中，第一图像的选择可操作以启动可操作以呈现内容的第一部分的第一应用。

公开(公告)号：US09524078B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US13901429

申请日：2013-05-23

Applicant: RAKUTEN KOBO, INC.

Inventor： James Wu ,  Robin Bennett ,  Daniel Hill ,  Anya Galkina

IPC: G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/8545

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/23412 ,  H04N21/47205 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/8545

Abstract: A system and method for managing objects in a multimedia container. The method includes displaying, on a mobile device, a piece of content; receiving an indication the piece of content is to be added to a subsequently identified multimedia container; displaying a list of a plurality of multimedia containers, wherein each of the multimedia containers is operable to comprise a plurality of media types; receiving an indication identifying a selected multimedia container; and displaying an indication that the piece of content has been added to the selected one of the plurality of multimedia containers. The method can further comprise: determining an image corresponding to the piece of content; and modifying a datastore corresponding to the selected multimedia container. Determining of the image corresponding to the piece of content can comprise accessing a book cover image, determining a rendering of a website, etc. The mobile device can be a tablet computing device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理多媒体容器中的对象的系统和方法。 该方法包括在移动设备上显示一条内容; 接收将要将内容片段添加到随后识别的多媒体容器的指示; 显示多个多媒体容器的列表，其中每个多媒体容器可操作以包括多种媒体类型; 接收标识所选多媒体容器的指示; 以及显示所述内容已经被添加到所述多个多媒体容器中的所选择的一个的指示。 该方法还可以包括：确定对应于该片内容的图像; 以及修改对应于所选多媒体容器的数据存储。 确定与该片内容相对应的图像可以包括访问书籍封面图像，确定网站的呈现等。移动设备可以是平板计算设备。