公开(公告)号：US20100057386A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12548724

申请日：2009-08-27

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Anthony N. Gardner ,  Russel Howe ,  Randall Adam Yates

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Anthony N. Gardner ,  Russel Howe ,  Randall Adam Yates

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: H02H3/08 ,  G01R31/007 ,  H02H3/38 ,  H02H7/261

Abstract: A power distribution and communication system includes nodes connected by power lines and communication links. The system receives power from one or more power sources. Each node contains at least one power port, data port and load port. Associated with each power port and load port is a port monitor for measuring current flowing into or out of the port and the voltage difference between the port outlet and ground, which measurements are passed to a processing element. The processing element and monitor analyze measured values to detect fault conditions. Upon fault condition detection, the port is disabled by opening a switch, disconnecting the port from the system voltage. The processing element receives power directly from the power line, thus receiving power from a live power line even if the associated power port is disabled allowing the processing element to enable a disabled node following a failure.

Abstract translation: 配电和通信系统包括通过电力线和通信链路连接的节点。 系统从一个或多个电源接收电力。 每个节点至少包含一个电源端口，数据端口和负载端口。 与每个电源端口和负载端口相关联的是端口监视器，用于测量流入或流出端口的电流以及端口和接地之间的电压差，该测量值传递给处理元件。 处理元件和监视器分析测量值以检测故障状况。 在出现故障状态检测时，通过打开交换机，将端口与系统电压断开来禁用端口。 处理元件直接从电力线接收电力，从而即使相关联的电力端口被禁用，从而也能够从有功电力线路接收电力，允许处理元件在故障之后启用禁用节点。

公开(公告)号：US20080064317A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11520110

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: Randall A. Yates ,  Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe ,  Ira M. Lichtman ,  Kenneth D. Salter

Inventor： Randall A. Yates ,  Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe ,  Ira M. Lichtman ,  Kenneth D. Salter

IPC: B60H1/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1497 ,  B65D88/745 ,  F25D11/003 ,  H05K7/20754

Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of fans operatively disposed in a shipping container. The fans are arranged in a plurality of banks within a closed fluid path. Each bank has a sub-set of the fans arranged in a plurality of horizontal layers. Two banks form an adjacent pair in the closed fluid path if a fluid exiting one of the two banks next enters the other of the two banks. The method includes determining a proposed fluid flow rate for each of the banks. The method also includes modifying each of the flow rates by a respective scaling factor such that the flow rates for each adjacent pair satisfy a continuity criteria. The method further includes controlling the fans based on the modified flow rates.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制可操作地设置在运输容器中的多个风扇的方法。 风扇被布置在封闭流体路径内的多个堤岸中。 每个存储体具有布置在多个水平层中的风扇的子集。 如果离开两个银行之一的流体进入两个银行中的另一个银行，两个银行在封闭的流体通道中形成相邻的一对。 该方法包括确定每个堤岸的所提出的流体流速。 该方法还包括通过相应的缩放因子修改每个流速，使得每个相邻对的流量满足连续性准则。 该方法还包括基于修改的流速来控制风扇。

公开(公告)号：US07277930B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US10500734

申请日：2003-04-18

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H05B37/0245 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A correlation system (100) is disclosed, for use with a lighting system (102). The lighting system (102) is associated with one or more wands (104) so as to initially configure or reconfigure relationships and correlation among switches and lights of the lighting system (102). The lighting system (102) includes a plurality of lighting units (106). The lighting system (102) also includes a plurality of switch units (128). The wand (104) includes an IR emitter (160) to transmit signals to said lighting units (106) and to said switch units (128) so as to effect controlling relationships among the switch units (128) and lighting units (106).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与照明系统（102）一起使用的相关系统（100）。 照明系统（102）与一个或多个控制杆（104）相关联，以便最初配置或重新配置照明系统（102）的开关和灯之间的关系和相关性。 照明系统（102）包括多个照明单元（106）。 照明系统（102）还包括多个开关单元（128）。 所述棒（104）包括用于向所述照明单元（106）和所述开关单元（128）发送信号的IR发射器（160），以便实现所述开关单元（128）和照明单元（106）之间的控制关系。

公开(公告)号：US20060247924A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11457100

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: W. Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G10L19/00

CPC classification number: H04K1/02 ,  G10K11/175 ,  G10K15/02 ,  G10L21/00 ,  G10L21/06 ,  H04K1/06 ,  H04K3/825 ,  H04K2203/12

Abstract: A simple and efficient method for producing an obfuscated speech signal which may be used to mask a stream of speech, is disclosed. A speech signal representing the speech stream to be masked is obtained. The speech signal is then temporally partitioned into segments, preferably corresponding to phonemes within the speech stream. The segments are then stored in a memory, and some or all of the segments are subsequently selected, retrieved, and assembled into an obfuscated speech signal representing an unintelligible speech stream that, when combined with the speech signal or reproduced and combined with the speech stream, provides a masking effect. While the presently preferred embodiment finds application most readily in an open plan office, embodiments suitable for use in restaurants, classrooms, and in telecommunications systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生可用于掩蔽语音流的混淆语音信号的简单有效的方法。 获得表示待屏蔽的语音流的语音信号。 语音信号然后在时间上划分成段，优选地对应于语音流内的音素。 然后将段存储在存储器中，并且随后选择，检索和组合部分或全部段，以组合成表示无法理解的语音流的模糊化语音信号，当与语音信号组合或再现并与语音流组合时 ，提供掩蔽效果。 虽然目前优选的实施例在开放式办公室中最容易应用，但是也公开了适用于餐馆，教室和电信系统中的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20060241939A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11456806

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G10L21/00

CPC classification number: H04K1/02 ,  G10K11/175 ,  G10K15/02 ,  G10L21/00 ,  G10L21/06 ,  H04K1/06 ,  H04K3/825 ,  H04K2203/12

Abstract: A simple and efficient method for producing an obfuscated speech signal which may be used to mask a stream of speech, is disclosed. A speech signal representing the speech stream to be masked is obtained. The speech signal is then temporally partitioned into segments, preferably corresponding to phonemes within the speech stream. The segments are then stored in a memory, and some or all of the segments are subsequently selected, retrieved, and assembled into an obfuscated speech signal representing an unintelligible speech stream that, when combined with the speech signal or reproduced and combined with the speech stream, provides a masking effect. While the presently preferred embodiment finds application most readily in an open plan office, embodiments suitable for use in restaurants, classrooms, and in telecommunications systems are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20120038589A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US12857436

申请日：2010-08-16

Applicant: James LAMANNA ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： James LAMANNA ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: The invention determines the location of multiple, simultaneous contact areas on a touch sensing region using a light source and several light detectors. The invention is robust against occlusion and many of the ambiguities that can arise with multiple, simultaneous contact areas. Generally, the light source is positioned such that light emanating the light source passes across the touch sensing region, and the light detector are positioned such that at least a portion of the light source is within the field of view of each light detector. The contact areas are determined by identifying positive fans corresponding to an angular sector of the field of view of a light detector in which the view of the light source is occluded and negative fans corresponding to an angular sector of the field of view of a light detector in which the view of the light source is not occluded. The positive fans and negative fans are then additively and subtractively combined, respectively, to determine the contact areas.

Abstract translation: 本发明使用光源和几个光检测器确定触摸感测区域上的多个同时接触区域的位置。 本发明对于阻塞是强健的，并且许多同时存在的接触区域可能出现的模糊性。 通常，光源被定位成使得发出光源的光穿过触摸感测区域，并且光检测器被定位成使得光源的至少一部分在每个光检测器的视场内。 接触区域通过识别对应于光检测器的视场中的光角检测器的角扇区相对应的正风扇来确定，其中光源的视图被遮挡，而对应于光检测器的视场的角扇区的负风扇 其中光源的视图不被遮挡。 然后分别对积极风扇和负风扇进行加法和减法组合，以确定接触面积。

公开(公告)号：US20100202599A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12368192

申请日：2009-02-09

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Neal E. Chapman ,  Russel Howe ,  Dev Kumar ,  Randall Adam Yates

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Neal E. Chapman ,  Russel Howe ,  Dev Kumar ,  Randall Adam Yates

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04M11/066 ,  H04L12/1818 ,  H04M1/2478 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/122

Abstract: In a communications system, after parties form a dial up voice telephone connection, the parties respective communications devices automatically create or leverage machine readable features or content of the telephone connection to identify the parties to each other or to a rendezvous server, and thereafter the communications devices and/or the rendezvous server automatically establishes a data link between the parties.

Abstract translation: 在通信系统中，在各方形成拨号语音电话连接之后，各方各自的通信设备自动创建或利用电话连接的机器可读特征或内容，以标识彼此或聚会服务器之间的各方，此后通信 设备和/或会合服务器自动建立双方之间的数据链路。

公开(公告)号：US20090015426A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11661565

申请日：2005-08-31

Applicant: James B. Long ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： James B. Long ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G05B19/02

CPC classification number: H02G3/0437 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R25/16 ,  H01R25/161 ,  H02G3/0493 ,  H02G3/34 ,  H02G3/381 ,  H02G3/388

Abstract: A designation based system (1000) is used with a network (530) to provide for a reconfigurable working environment. The system (1000) employs at least one control wand (892) for transmitting spatial programming signals (890) to IR receivers (844) associated with switches (967) and connector modules (144). The connector modules (144) are connected to application devices, and controlled and controlling relationships can be configured and reconfigured between the switches (967) and the connector modules (144), thereby controlling interconnected application devices.

Abstract translation: 基于指定的系统（1000）与网络（530）一起使用以提供可重新配置的工作环境。 系统（1000）使用至少一个用于将空间编程信号（890）发送到与开关（967）和连接器模块（144）相关联的IR接收器（844）的控制棒（892）。 连接器模块（144）连接到应用设备，并且可以在开关（967）和连接器模块（144）之间配置和重构受控和控制关系，从而控制互连的应用设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080302033A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11658714

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Robert W. Insalaco ,  James B. Long ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： Robert W. Insalaco ,  James B. Long ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

IPC: E04C2/52

CPC classification number: B66C7/08 ,  B66C7/04 ,  B66C7/14

Abstract: A split bus rail system (100) is employed within a commercial interior (102). The system (100) includes a main rail (114) with a power bus assembly (116) and a communications bus assembly (112). Application devices (512) are selectively energized through connector modules (400) coupled to the bus assemblies (116, 118).

Abstract translation: 在商业内部（102）内采用分开的公共汽车轨道系统（100）。 系统（100）包括具有电力总线组件（116）和通信总线组件（112）的主轨（114）。 应用设备（512）通过耦合到总线组件（116,118）的连接器模块（400）选择性地通电。

公开(公告)号：US07230639B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US10884281

申请日：2004-07-02

Applicant: Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Mark E. Duttweiler ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Mark E. Duttweiler ,  Russel Howe

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/147

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing appropriate output signals to output devices in a teleconference setting is disclosed. Input signals are obtained from input devices, and descriptive information describing the teleconference is received from several sensors. On a substantially continuous basis, using the descriptive information, a desirability is computed for each of several possible output configurations, each output configuration specifying a routing of output signals to output devices. The most desirable output configuration is then selected, and output signals are provided to output devices as specified by the selected output configuration.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在电话会议设置中向输出设备提供适当的输出信号的方法和装置。 从输入设备获得输入信号，并从几个传感器接收描述电话会议的描述信息。 在基本上连续的基础上，使用描述性信息，为几种可能的输出配置中的每一种计算一个可取性，每个输出配置指定输出信号到输出设备的路由。 然后选择最理想的输出配置，并且输出信号被提供给所选输出配置所指定的输出设备。