公开(公告)号：US20090319934A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12213716

申请日：2008-06-24

Applicant: David Hunts ,  Brian J. Smith

Inventor： David Hunts ,  Brian J. Smith

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: A01G25/167

Abstract: A method provides information about stations in an irrigation system which are simultaneously active. An irrigation flow curve image is displayed which summarizes flow information for an irrigation system. The method interacts with a user to receive an indication from a user interface pointing device of a position within a flow curve area of the irrigation flow curve image on the display. The method retrieves detail information for stations in the irrigation system which are simultaneously active at a time indicated by the position of the user interface pointing device. Detail information is displayed isolating the stations in the irrigation system which are simultaneously active at the time indicated by the position of the user interface pointing device, wherein the detail information further individually indicates irrigation activity for stations which are simultaneously active at the time indicated by the position of the user interface pointing device.

Abstract translation: 一种方法提供了灌溉系统中同时有效的站点的信息。 显示灌溉流量曲线图，其汇总灌溉系统的流量信息。 该方法与用户相互作用以从用户界面指示装置接收在显示器上的冲洗流曲线图像的流曲线区域内的位置的指示。 该方法检索在由用户界面指示装置的位置指示的时间同时活动的灌溉系统中的站的详细信息。 显示详细信息，隔离在由用户界面指示装置的位置指示的时间同时活动的灌溉系统中的站，其中详细信息还单独地指示在由所述用户界面指示装置指示的时间同时活动的站的灌溉活动 用户界面指点设备的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080258939A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12153034

申请日：2008-05-13

Applicant: Brian J. Smith ,  Eric Schafer

Inventor： Brian J. Smith ,  Eric Schafer

IPC: G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G07C5/006 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0858

Abstract: A vehicle tracking device (101), method and/or system are provided. The device (101) includes a location interface (117), for receiving a location signal indicating a current location when operably connected to a GPS antenna; a sensor interface (109), for receiving sensor signals from sensors in the vehicle indicating a sensed status of the vehicle, when electrically or electronically connected to the sensors; and a processor (105). The processor (105) is configured to facilitate receiving, from the location interface, indications of a current location; determining, responsive to the location signal, a determined current location of the vehicle (127); receiving, from the sensor interface, a sensed status of the vehicle (129); recording a pre-defined event condition, when the pre-defined event condition occurs (131) responsive to the sensed status, in a vehicle history; and recording the determined current location in the vehicle history (133).

Abstract translation: 提供车辆跟踪装置（101），方法和/或系统。 所述设备（101）包括位置接口（117），用于在可操作地连接到GPS天线时接收指示当前位置的位置信号; 传感器接口（109），用于在电气或电子地连接到所述传感器时从所述车辆中的传感器接收指示所述车辆的感测状态的传感器信号; 和处理器（105）。 处理器（105）被配置为便于从位置接口接收当前位置的指示; 响应于所述位置信号确定所确定的所述车辆的当前位置（127）; 从所述传感器接口接收所述车辆的感测状态（129）; 当在车辆历史中响应于感测到的状态而发生预定义的事件条件（131）时，记录预定义的事件条件; 以及将确定的当前位置记录在车辆历史（133）中。

公开(公告)号：US06439126B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09907885

申请日：2001-07-16

Applicant: Kevin D. Kennedy ,  Brian J. Smith

Inventor： Kevin D. Kennedy ,  Brian J. Smith

IPC: F42B1206

CPC classification number: F42B7/046

Abstract: A steel projectile assuming the general shape of a teardrop compensates for the lower density of the material as compared to lead and still achieves penetration into the target that is comparable to spherical lead pellets. Additional benefit of the elongated exterior geometry of the projectile is less scatter and less aerodynamic drag during flight.

Abstract translation: 假设泪珠的一般形状的钢弹丸补偿了与铅相比材料的较低密度，并且仍然实现了与球形铅丸相当的渗透到靶中。 弹丸的细长外观几何形状的另外的好处是在飞行过程中散射较小，空气动力学阻力较小。

公开(公告)号：US06424286B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09867341

申请日：2001-05-30

Applicant: Brian J. Smith ,  Ralph H. Halladay ,  Michael R. Christian

Inventor： Brian J. Smith ,  Ralph H. Halladay ,  Michael R. Christian

IPC: G01S738

CPC classification number: G01S7/38

Abstract: In-Seeker Jamming Device, suitable for an RF missile, utilizes the high-gain antenna and amplifier that are already a part of the missile. During the “blind range” between the termination of the missile's active tracking of the target at a pre-selected distance from the target and its impact on the target, the Jamming Device produces signals that are broadcast via the missile's antenna and are designed to jam and frustrate the active protection system (APS) radars, thereby rendering the APS radars ineffective and the intended targets vulnerable.

Abstract translation: 适用于射频导弹的寻道者干扰装置利用已经是导弹一部分的高增益天线和放大器。 在导弹的目标主动跟踪目标距离目标的预选距离及其对目标的影响之间的“盲目范围”期间，干扰装置产生通过导弹天线广播并被设计为卡塞的信号 并挫败主动防护系统（APS）雷达，从而使APS雷达无效，目标目标易受攻击。

公开(公告)号：US06377991B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09087687

申请日：1998-05-29

Applicant: Brian J. Smith ,  Hans Hurvig

Inventor： Brian J. Smith ,  Hans Hurvig

IPC: G06F1300

CPC classification number: H04L67/1008 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1023 ,  H04L67/1034 ,  H04L67/288

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for migrating URL data objects in a proxy server array when an array member is removed, added, or temporarily unavailable. An array membership list containing array membership information is available at each proxy server in the array and at all enabled client that is used in conjunction with the URL as the information for identifying the correct proxy server where the URL data object resides. First, a deterministic hash value is computed for each proxy server name and the URL. Next, a combined hash value is computed that combines the URL hash value with each proxy server hash value. Finally, the proxy server with the highest “score” or combined hash value is identified as the proxy server where the desired URL data object should reside in local cache storage. Since the array membership list, the URL, and the hashing algorithm is the same at each proxy server or enabled client, the same proxy server will be identified as having the URL data object regardless of which proxy server originally receives or enabled client generates the URL data object request. The hashing algorithm is designed to automatically compensate for changes in the array membership list so that only the fewest amount of URL data objects will migrate from the local cache of one proxy server to another proxy server as a result of array membership changes.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，计算机程序产品和系统，用于在阵列成员被移除，添加或暂时不可用时，在代理服务器阵列中迁移URL数据对象。 包含数组成员身份信息的数组成员资格列表可用于阵列中的每个代理服务器以及与URL一起使用的所有启用的客户端，作为用于标识URL数据对象所在的正确代理服务器的信息。 首先，为每个代理服务器名称和URL计算确定性哈希值。 接下来，计算将URL哈希值与每个代理服务器哈希值组合的组合哈希值。 最后，具有最高“分数”或组合哈希值的代理服务器被识别为代理服务器，其中期望的URL数据对象应驻留在本地高速缓存存储器中。 由于阵列成员资格列表，URL和散列算法在每个代理服务器或启用的客户端都相同，所以相同的代理服务器将被识别为具有URL数据对象，而不管最初接收到哪个代理服务器或启用客户端生成URL 数据对象请求。 哈希算法旨在自动补偿阵列成员资格列表中的更改，以便只有最少量的URL数据对象将从阵列成员身份更改的结果从一个代理服务器的本地缓存迁移到另一个代理服务器。

公开(公告)号：US5581736A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-03

申请号：US276269

申请日：1994-07-18

Applicant: Brian J. Smith

Inventor： Brian J. Smith

IPC: G06F12/08

CPC classification number: G06F12/08 ,  G06F12/0866 ,  G06F2212/311

Abstract: In a computer system having a processing unit, a primary memory space (RAM) and a secondary memory space (disk), the primary memory space being allocated between a virtual memory portion and a disk cache portion, a method of dynamically adjusting the allocation of the primary memory space. The number of times that the processing unit accesses the secondary memory space in a predetermined time period is measured. Next, it is determined whether an adjustment to the allocation of the primary memory space would reduce the number of times that the secondary memory space is accessed by the processing unit. If it is determined that an adjustment to the allocation of the primary memory space would reduce the number of times that the secondary memory space is accessed by the processing unit, then the allocation of the primary memory space will be adjusted by increasing the portion allocated to either virtual memory or disk cache, and decreasing the portion allocated to the other.

Abstract translation: 在具有处理单元，主存储器空间（RAM）和辅助存储器空间（disk）的计算机系统中，主存储器空间被分配在虚拟存储器部分和盘高速缓存部分之间，动态地调整分配的方法 主存储空间。 测量处理单元在预定时间段内访问辅助存储器空间的次数。 接下来，确定对主存储器空间的分配的调整是否将减少由处理单元访问辅助存储器空间的次数。 如果确定对主存储器空间的分配的调整将减少由处理单元访问辅助存储器空间的次数，则主存储器空间的分配将通过增加分配给 虚拟内存或磁盘缓存，并减少分配给另一个的部分。

公开(公告)号：US5561421A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-01

申请号：US281717

申请日：1994-07-28

Applicant: Brian J. Smith ,  Mark A. Sovik ,  Pong-Sheng Wang ,  Nancy Y. Young ,  Ahmad Zandi

Inventor： Brian J. Smith ,  Mark A. Sovik ,  Pong-Sheng Wang ,  Nancy Y. Young ,  Ahmad Zandi

IPC: G06F5/00 ,  G06T9/00 ,  H03M7/30 ,  H03M7/40

CPC classification number: G06T9/005 ,  H03M7/3088

Abstract: A computer system constructs a compression dictionary for compressing a character string by interrogating an initial substring portion to determine input string characteristics that are used to select one or more dictionary segments from a library of predetermined dictionary segments individually adapted for compressing strings with particular characteristics. The initial substring portion is dynamically determined during the interrogation. A first set of dictionary segments that meet predetermined automatic selection criteria are selected and a second set of candidate dictionary segments that meet second-level selection criteria are identified for a sampling phase. During the sampling phase, the candidate dictionary segments are alternately used to compress the initial substring portion and determine compression performance statistics. The performance of the dictionary segments in the sampling phase determines which candidate dictionary segments will be added to the first selected dictionary segments, within dictionary total size limits. The first selected dictionary segments and the identified segments constitute a system-built compression dictionary that is used to compress the remainder of the input string. In this way, predetermined compression dictionaries are selected for maximum efficiency in accordance with the data actually being compressed and compression can be carried out quickly and efficiently as input data is received.

Abstract translation: 计算机系统通过询问初始子串部分来构建用于压缩字符串的压缩字典，以确定用于从单独适于压缩具有特定特征的字符串的预定字典段的库中选择一个或多个字典段的输入字符串特征。 初始子字符串部分在询问期间动态确定。 选择满足预定自动选择标准的第一组字典段，并且针对采样阶段识别满足二级选择标准的第二组候选字典段。 在采样阶段期间，候选字典段被交替地用于压缩初始子字符串部分并确定压缩性能统计。 字典段在采样阶段的性能决定了哪些候选字典段将添加到字典总大小限制中的第一个选定的字典段。 第一个选定的字典段和标识段构成一个系统构建的压缩字典，用于压缩输入字符串的其余部分。 以这种方式，根据实际压缩的数据来选择预定的压缩字典以获得最大的效率，并且可以在接收到输入数据时快速有效地执行压缩。

公开(公告)号：US5407096A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-18

申请号：US96950

申请日：1993-07-23

Applicant: Brian J. Smith

Inventor： Brian J. Smith

IPC: F16K1/30 ,  F17C13/04 ,  G01F11/00

CPC classification number: F16K1/305 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0382 ,  F17C2205/0394 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2270/0772 ,  Y10T137/87861

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable source of high pressure gas that may be used by service or construction workers. A portable high pressure cylinder is filled with liquid CO.sub.2. A triggering device is threadably connected to a fitting on the upper portion of the cylinder, which fitting contains a high pressure press release valve and an over-pressure relief valve. A unitary housing for the triggering device contains all of the other internal working parts, including the push plate, plunger, and other components for a simplistic, easily usable source of pressurized gas. A belt clip allows the workmen to carry the source of pressurized gas with them for ease of use in their jobs.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供可由服务或建筑工人使用的便携式高压气体源。 便携式高压缸充满液体二氧化碳。 触发装置螺纹连接到气缸上部的配件，该配件包含高压压力释放阀和过压溢流阀。 用于触发装置的整体外壳包含所有其他内部工作部件，包括推板，柱塞和其他部件，用于简单易用的加压气体源。 带夹允许工人携带加压气体源，以方便在其工作中使用。

公开(公告)号：US4440590A

公开(公告)日：1984-04-03

申请号：US351939

申请日：1982-02-24

Applicant: Ronald B. Collins ,  Martin E. Dowzall ,  Brian J. Smith ,  Geoffrey R. Taylor

Inventor： Ronald B. Collins ,  Martin E. Dowzall ,  Brian J. Smith ,  Geoffrey R. Taylor

IPC: B41M3/12 ,  B44C1/16 ,  B44C1/17 ,  B32B31/00 ,  B41M5/00 ,  G09F7/16

CPC classification number: B44C1/1712 ,  B41M3/12 ,  B44C1/162 ,  B44C1/1716 ,  B44C1/1725 ,  Y10T156/1093

Abstract: A method of making a sign is described which comprises taking a transfer material and a temporary support sheet, the transfer material comprising a transparent or translucent carrier sheet bearing on one side a plurality of transferable indicia, which are either sufficiently adhesive as such to enable their transfer to the support sheet or which bear a layer of adhesive on their face remote from the carrier sheet, or which are non adhesive but transferable by virtue of a coating of adhesive on the temporary support sheet, the adhesive if present being adapted to adhere the indicia to the temporary support sheet more strongly than they adhere to the carrier sheet, and wherein the material of the indicia is adhesive under the application of heat and pressure, transferring indicia from the transfer material to the temporary support sheet in the desired order to build up the desired legend for the sign, and applying the transferred indicia under heat and pressure to the surface of a transparent or translucent sheet, e.g. of acrylic plastics, to form the sign. After such transfer the indicia may be overcoated, e.g. with a contrasting color background. The legend is read through the transparent or translucent sheet which protects it against abrasion or other damage.

Abstract translation: 描述了制造符号的方法，该方法包括取出转印材料和临时支撑片材，该转印材料包括在一侧承载多个可转印标记的透明或半透明的载体片材，这些标签是足够粘合的，使得它们 转移到支撑片材或者在远离载体片材的表面上承载一层粘合剂，或者由于粘合剂在临时支撑片材上的涂层而不粘合但可转移的粘合剂，如果存在粘合剂，则粘合剂 标记比它们粘附到载体片材上更加强烈地临时支撑片材，并且其中标记的材料在加热和压力的应用下是粘合剂，以期望的顺序将标记从转印材料转移到临时支撑片材以构建 标记所需的传说，并将转印的标记在热和压力下施加到透明的表面 不透明片，例如 的丙烯酸塑料，形成标志。 在这种转移之后，标记可以被涂覆，例如 具有鲜明的色彩背景。 通过透明或半透明的纸张阅读传说，保护它免受磨损或其他损坏。

公开(公告)号：US10408587B1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US11379479

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Brian J. Smith ,  Kevin D. Kennedy

Inventor： Brian J. Smith ,  Kevin D. Kennedy

IPC: F42B10/64 ,  F42B10/66

Abstract: A missile is provided with a motor section that is separated from a guidance and control section by a roller bearing section. A shaft connected to the motor section extends through the roller bearing section and connects to a gear unit that drives a shaft connected to an electrical generator. As the missile moves in flight, vanes on the motor section catch air flow which causes the motor section to rotate. The kinetic energy of the motor section is then converted into electrical energy by the gear unit and electrical generator. A flight computer, a sensor and electro-mechanical actuators are supplied electrical energy from a voltage regulator connected to the electrical generator. The electro-mechanical actuators are connected to corresponding control fins which control the flight path of the missile.