公开(公告)号：US20120075082A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12890034

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Phil Hobson

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Phil Hobson

IPC: G08C19/16 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04B10/02

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04B10/1149 ,  H04N5/23203

Abstract: One embodiment of an electronic device configured for supplying control codes to a programmable device may include a first receiver configured to receive a first command signal from a remote control device, a processing device coupled to the first receiver, and a transmitter configured to transmit a second command signal to a programmable device. The transmitter may be coupled to the processing device. The electronic device may further include a storage device coupled to the processing device. The storage device may be configured to store one or more control codes associated with the first command signal. The processing device may be configured to determine if the one or more control codes associated with the first command signal are stored on the storage device, and to transmit the second command signal to the programmable device via the transmitter if the processing device determines that the one or more control codes are stored on the storage device.

Abstract translation: 被配置用于向可编程设备提供控制代码的电子设备的一个实施例可以包括被配置为从遥控设备接收第一命令信号的第一接收机，耦合到第一接收机的处理设备，以及被配置为发送第二接收机 命令信号到可编程器件。 发射机可以耦合到处理设备。 电子设备还可以包括耦合到处理设备的存储设备。 存储设备可以被配置为存储与第一命令信号相关联的一个或多个控制代码。 处理设备可以被配置为确定与第一命令信号相关联的一个或多个控制代码是否存储在存储设备上，并且如果处理设备确定该第一命令信号被发送到可编程设备， 或更多的控制码存储在存储设备上。

公开(公告)号：US20110059348A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12555388

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Brian Lynch ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kyle Yeates

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Brian Lynch ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kyle Yeates

IPC: H01M6/00 ,  H05K9/00 ,  B23P11/00 ,  H04R9/08

CPC classification number: H05K1/189 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/1094 ,  H05K9/0022 ,  H05K9/0024 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: This is directed to several handheld device components to be placed in a handheld device, as well as methods or systems for mounting or retaining components within the device. In particular, this is directed to a rigid shield used in an SMT process and securing connected flex connectors by adhering the flexes together. This is also directed to using foam in combination with a hard material to create an acoustic seal, or several layers of foam to create an acoustic and mechanical seal. This is also directed to selectively folding a sheet of material placed around a battery cell.

Abstract translation: 这涉及要放置在手持设备中的几个手持设备组件以及用于在设备中安装或保持组件的方法或系统。 特别地，这涉及在SMT工艺中使用的刚性屏蔽件并且通过将柔性件粘合在一起来固定连接的柔性连接器。 这还涉及将泡沫与硬质材料组合以产生声学密封，或多层泡沫以产生声学和机械密封。 这还涉及选择性地折叠放置在电池单元周围的材料片。

公开(公告)号：US20100182159A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12356567

申请日：2009-01-21

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Gordon Cameron

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Gordon Cameron

IPC: G08B7/06

CPC classification number: H01R13/641 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for detecting the insertion of a plug in a device port without physically contacting the plug. For example, systems and methods are provided for detecting the insertion of an audio plug into an audio jack without using physical contacts placed in the periphery of the audio jack. In some embodiments, an electrically conductive element (e.g., a circuit board trace) can be provided on a surface of the port or within the port wall. When a metallic or conductive plug is inserted into the port, the plug can interact with the conductive element and cause a change in capacitance or induction detected by appropriate circuitry coupled to the conductive element. In some embodiments, an optical sensor can be used to detect a plug placed in a port. In some embodiments, the electronic device can detect distinguishable attributes associated with the contact between the electrical contact of plug and port contacts using an appropriate sensor (e.g., a microphone or an accelerometer).

Abstract translation: 这涉及用于检测插头插入设备端口而不物理接触插头的系统和方法。 例如，提供了用于检测音频插头插入到音频插孔中而不使用放置在音频插孔周边的物理触点的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，导电元件（例如，电路板迹线）可以设置在端口的表面或端口壁内。 当金属或导电插头插入端口时，插头可以与导电元件相互作用，并引起电容变化或通过耦合到导电元件的适当电路检测到的感应。 在一些实施例中，可以使用光学传感器来检测放置在端口中的插头。 在一些实施例中，电子设备可以使用适当的传感器（例如，麦克风或加速度计）来检测与插头和端口触点的电触点之间的接触相关联的可区分属性。

公开(公告)号：US09607505B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US12887816

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G08C19/18 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: An electronic device configured for closed loop remote control functionality and related methods are disclosed herein. In particular, in one embodiment, an electronic device configured for closed loop remote control functionality is provided. The device includes a processor and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit instructions to a remotely controlled device. Additionally, the device includes an input device configured to allow a user to provide input to the electronic device related to remote control and one or more sensors configured to obtain information related to a state of the remotely controlled device. The processor is configured to use the information obtained by the one or more sensors to determine the state of the remote controlled devices upon receiving the input from a user to transmit instructions.

公开(公告)号：US09600071B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US13411110

申请日：2012-03-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016

Abstract: An apparatus for providing haptic feedback, including: a shell defining an aperture; a driver disposed within the shell; a mass disposed within the coil; and a projection connected to the mass and extending through the aperture. Also described herein is a method for providing generalized and localized haptic feedback, including the operations of: receiving an input signal; determining if the input signal corresponds to a generalized haptic feedback; if so, providing a first input to a linear vibrator; otherwise, providing a second input to a linear vibrator; wherein the linear vibrator outputs a generalized haptic feedback in response to the first input; and the linear vibrator outputs a localized haptic feedback in response to the second input.

公开(公告)号：US09531235B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13458613

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

IPC: H02K11/00 ,  H02K7/06

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Systems and methods involving reconfigurable rotating masses are disclosed. One embodiment may take the form of a system having a motor and coupled weights attached to the motor. Operation of the motor rotates the coupled weights and the weights are dynamically reconfigurable to change the location of the center of mass relative to an axis of rotation.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及可重构旋转块的系统和方法。 一个实施例可以采用具有连接到电动机上的电动机和耦合重物的系统的形式。 电动机的操作使耦合的重物旋转，并且重量可动态地重新配置以改变质心相对于旋转轴的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08571487B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12965489

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04W48/18

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for providing a network status to facilitate communications. In particular, in some embodiments, a method of operating an electronic communication device is provided that includes retrieving a network status of another communication device. The network status comprises a signal strength. An available communication mode is determined based on the network status and a recommended communication mode is provided to a user based at least in part upon the retrieved network status.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供网络状态以促进通信的系统和方法。 特别地，在一些实施例中，提供了一种操作电子通信设备的方法，其包括检索另一通信设备的网络状态。 网络状态包括信号强度。 基于网络状态确定可用的通信模式，并且至少部分地基于所检索的网络状态向用户提供推荐的通信模式。

公开(公告)号：US08552859B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12571326

申请日：2009-09-30

Applicant: Dave Pakula ,  Matthew Hill ,  Ethan Larry Huwe ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

Inventor： Dave Pakula ,  Matthew Hill ,  Ethan Larry Huwe ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/016 ,  G08B23/00 ,  H04M19/04 ,  H04M19/047 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts to the current operating environment of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method comprising providing a plurality of alert devices in an electronic device, determining an operating environment of the electronic device using a sensor of the electronic device, and actuating at least one of the plurality of alert devices that corresponds to the determined operating environment.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许电子设备自主地将一个或多个用户警报适配到电子设备的当前操作环境的方法和装置。 例如，一些实施例可以包括一种方法，包括在电子设备中提供多个警报设备，使用电子设备的传感器确定电子设备的操作环境，以及致动多个警报设备中的至少一个警报设备 到确定的操作环境。

公开(公告)号：US08274479B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US11812383

申请日：2007-06-18

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G09F5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: An input device that includes both a movement detector, such as mechanical switch, and positional indicator, such as touch pad touch screen, and/or touch sensing housing is disclosed. These two input devices can be used substantially simultaneously to provide a command to the device. In this manner, different commands can be associated with depressing a moveable member in different areas and a single moveable member can perform like several buttons.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括移动检测器（诸如机械开关）和诸如触摸板触摸屏和/或触摸感测外壳之类的位置指示器的输入设备。 这两个输入设备可以基本上同时使用来向设备提供命令。 以这种方式，不同的命令可以与在不同区域中按压可移动构件相关联，并且单个可移动构件可以像几个按钮执行。

公开(公告)号：US20120068857A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US12887745

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G05B19/02

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: An electronic device self-configurable for remote control functionality and related methods are disclosed herein. In particular, in one embodiment, a method for configuring a multifunctional electronic device to operate as a remote control is provided that includes capturing an image of an electronic device and comparing the image with data stored in a database. The manufacturer of the electronic device is determined based on one or more identifying characteristics in the captured image and information related to remote control of the electronic device is retrieved. The method also includes populating a screen of the multifunctional electronic device for remote control of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于远程控制功能和相关方法的可自配置的电子设备。 特别地，在一个实施例中，提供了一种用于配置作为遥控器操作的多功能电子设备的方法，其包括捕获电子设备的图像并将图像与存储在数据库中的数据进行比较。 基于拍摄图像中的一个或多个识别特征来确定电子设备的制造商，并且检索与电子设备的远程控制相关的信息。 该方法还包括填充用于远程控制电子设备的多功能电子设备的屏幕。