公开(公告)号：US08935796B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US12049129

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/10

CPC classification number: G06F21/10

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for applying different content protection schemes to different segments of digital content. A method for protecting digital content includes determining segments within digital content that is organized to allow presentation in a certain order. Each of the segments is assigned to a category of a group of categories. Each of the categories has a different content protection scheme associated therewith. One of the protection schemes is applied to each segment based on the category associated with the segment.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了将不同内容保护方案应用于数字内容的不同部分的技术。 用于保护数字内容的方法包括确定数字内容中被组织以允许以特定顺序呈现的段。 每个细分被分配到一组类别的类别。 每个类别具有与其相关联的不同的内容保护方案。 基于与该段相关联的类别，其中一个保护方案被应用于每个段。

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.

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：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。