公开(公告)号：US08324264B1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US13188790

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Gary R. Eldridge ,  Ronald Neil Buckle ,  Michael Ellis ,  Zhongping Huang ,  John Edward Reilly

Inventor： Gary R. Eldridge ,  Ronald Neil Buckle ,  Michael Ellis ,  Zhongping Huang ,  John Edward Reilly

IPC: A61K31/416 ,  C07D231/54

CPC classification number: C07D231/54 ,  A61K31/047 ,  A61K31/191 ,  A61K31/215 ,  C07C255/47 ,  C07D209/58 ,  C07D235/02 ,  C07D261/20 ,  C07D401/08 ,  C07D403/08 ,  C07D413/08 ,  C07D417/08

Abstract: Certain multi-cyclic compounds and compositions thereof are useful for reducing or inhibiting the growth of bacterial biofilms and for controlling bacterial biofilm infections. Such compounds and compositions are also useful in methods for reducing or inhibiting the growth of biofilms and for controlling bacterial biofilm infections involving biofilms.

Abstract translation: 某些多环化合物及其组合物可用于减少或抑制细菌生物膜的生长和用于控制细菌生物膜感染。 这些化合物和组合物也可用于减少或抑制生物膜生长和控制涉及生物膜的细菌生物膜感染的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08237451B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US13078091

申请日：2011-04-01

Applicant: James Joy ,  Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen ,  Wilton Pyle

Inventor： James Joy ,  Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen ,  Wilton Pyle

IPC: G01R27/32 ,  G01R35/00 ,  G01R23/12

CPC classification number: G01R23/12 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01F15/066 ,  G01R23/145

Abstract: The present invention determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system energizes the sensor with a low duty cycle, gated burst of RF energy having a predetermined frequency or set of frequencies and a predetermined amplitude. The energizing signal is coupled to the sensor via magnetic coupling and induces a current in the sensor which oscillates at the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system receives the ring down response of the sensor via magnetic coupling and determines the resonant frequency of the sensor, which is used to calculate the measured physical parameter. The system uses a pair of phase locked loops to adjust the phase and the frequency of the energizing signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明通过调节激励信号的相位和频率直到激励信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率相匹配来确定传感器的谐振频率。 该系统以低占空比激励传感器，具有预定频率或一组频率和预定幅度的RF能量门控突发。 激励信号通过磁耦合耦合到传感器，并且感应传感器中的电流，其以传感器的谐振频率振荡。 系统通过磁耦合接收传感器的响铃响应，并确定传感器的谐振频率，用于计算测量的物理参数。 该系统使用一对锁相环来调节激励信号的相位和频率。

公开(公告)号：US20100026318A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12545166

申请日：2009-08-21

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller

IPC: G01R27/28

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. In one embodiment multiple energizing loops energize an implanted sensor and a sensor coupling loop connected to an input impedance that is at least two times greater than the inductance of the sensor coupling loop receives the sensor signal.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 在一个实施例中，多个激励环路激励植入的传感器，并且连接到至少比传感器耦合回路的电感大两倍的输入阻抗的传感器耦合回路接收传感器信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090224773A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12466541

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: James Joy ,  Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen ,  Wilton Pyle

Inventor： James Joy ,  Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen ,  Wilton Pyle

IPC: G01R23/12

CPC classification number: G01R23/12 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01F15/066 ,  G01R23/145

Abstract: The present invention determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system energizes the sensor with a low duty cycle, gated burst of RF energy having a predetermined frequency or set of frequencies and a predetermined amplitude. The energizing signal is coupled to the sensor via magnetic coupling and induces a current in the sensor which oscillates at the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system receives the ring down response of the sensor via magnetic coupling and determines the resonant frequency of the sensor, which is used to calculate the measured physical parameter. The system uses a pair of phase locked loops to adjust the phase and the frequency of the energizing signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明通过调节激励信号的相位和频率直到激励信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率相匹配来确定传感器的谐振频率。 该系统以低占空比激励传感器，具有预定频率或一组频率和预定幅度的RF能量门控突发。 激励信号通过磁耦合耦合到传感器，并且感应传感器中的电流，其以传感器的谐振频率振荡。 系统通过磁耦合接收传感器的响铃响应，并确定传感器的谐振频率，用于计算测量的物理参数。 该系统使用一对锁相环来调节激励信号的相位和频率。

公开(公告)号：US20080062318A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11888616

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  Jon Radloff

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  Jon Radloff

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N2005/44556

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhanced sports-related media content access and display are provided. An intelligent tuning module for multi-tuner systems may designate one sporting event as a primary sporting event and another sporting event as a secondary sporting event. A primary tuner may tune the primary event whenever possible and a secondary tuner may tune the secondary event whenever possible. Sporting events may be assigned user profile scores and tuned away from in reverse priority order. An interactive scoreboard may also be displayed with various game status and alert icons. The interactive scoreboard may allow a viewer to quickly tune between high-interest sporting events. Sports-specific features, such as wagering and fantasy league support, are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20080059884A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11888676

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  Michael Craner

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  Michael Craner

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N2005/44556

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing media planners for planning a user's media content viewing activities are provided. The media planner may include an interactive grid of content with scheduled viewing, recording, or reminders set within a user-selectable time window. The media planner may prioritize content within the planner grid and automatically resolve conflicts when the number of available tuners within the user equipment device has been exceeded. Programs matching a user's viewing interests may also be automatically recorded in the user's absence. Coming-soon announcements may be received for programming outside the current program schedule window. Conditional media guidance application functions may be scheduled based on preliminary availability and attribute data associated with a coming-soon asset.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于为媒体规划者提供用于规划用户的媒体内容观看活动的系统和方法。 媒体规划器可以包括在用户可选择的时间窗口内设置的具有预定观看，记录或提醒的内容的交互网格。 媒体策划者可以在规划师网格内对内容进行优先级排序，并且在超过用户设备设备中的可用调谐器的数量时自动解决冲突。 符合用户观看兴趣的节目也可以在用户不在情况下自动记录。 即将公布即将公布的程序在当前程序计划窗口之外。 可以根据与即将到来的资产相关联的初步可用性和属性数据来调度有条件的媒体指导应用功能。

公开(公告)号：US20070199030A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11788259

申请日：2007-04-18

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Thomas Lemmons

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Thomas Lemmons

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/2353 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2143 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23113 ,  H04N21/2318 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/2335 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided. An interactive television program guide provides users with an opportunity to select programs for recording on a remote media server. Programs may also be recorded on a local media server. The program guide provides users with VCR-like control over programs that are played back from the media servers and over real-time cached copies of the programs. The program guide also provides users with an opportunity to designate gift recipients for whom programs may be recorded.

公开(公告)号：US20070100215A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11470465

申请日：2006-09-06

Applicant: Richard Powers ,  Michael Ellis ,  Jason Kroh ,  Donald Miller

Inventor： Richard Powers ,  Michael Ellis ,  Jason Kroh ,  Donald Miller

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B5/726 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  G01D21/00

Abstract: The present invention determines the resonant frequency of a wireless sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system energizes the sensor with a low duty cycle, gated burst of RF energy having a predetermined frequency. The system receives the ring down response of the sensor and determines the resonant frequency of the sensor, which is used to calculate a physical parameter. The system uses a pair of phase locked loops to adjust the phase and the frequency of the energizing signal. The system identifies false locks by detecting an unwanted beat frequency in the coupled signal, as well as determining whether the coupled signal exhibits pulsatile characteristics that correspond to a periodic physiological characteristic, such as blood pressure.

Abstract translation: 本发明通过调节通电信号的相位和频率直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率相匹配来确定无线传感器的谐振频率。 该系统以低占空比激励传感器，具有预定频率的RF能量门控突发。 系统接收传感器的响铃响应，并确定用于计算物理参数的传感器的谐振频率。 该系统使用一对锁相环来调节激励信号的相位和频率。 该系统通过检测耦合信号中的不期望的拍频来识别假锁，以及确定耦合的信号是否表现出对应于诸如血压的周期性生理特征的脉动特性。

公开(公告)号：US20060212894A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11439693

申请日：2006-05-23

Applicant: Edward Knudson ,  Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Bruce Davis

Inventor： Edward Knudson ,  Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Bruce Davis

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4668 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A system is provided that allows a user to select a pay program for purchase from a program guide. The program guide determines whether the selected program is part of a package of pay programs. If the selected program is part of a package, information regarding the package is provided to the user so that the user may decide whether to purchase the package. If the selected program is part of several packages, information for all packages is provided. The system automatically sets reminders for packages containing repetitive programming. The system monitors whether the user has watched any of the programs in such packages. When the user watches a program from the package, the remaining reminders are cancelled. If a user does not watch any programs in a package of any type, purchase of the package is cancelled and the user is provided with the opportunity to reschedule.

公开(公告)号：US20050273819A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11183536

申请日：2005-07-18

Applicant: Edward Knudson ,  Thomas Lemmons ,  Kevin Satterfield ,  Donald Allison ,  Michael Ellis

Inventor： Edward Knudson ,  Thomas Lemmons ,  Kevin Satterfield ,  Donald Allison ,  Michael Ellis

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/47214 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N2005/44547

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system with program series reminder and recording capabilities is provided. The system allows a user to set a reminder or schedule a recording for a single episode or for each episode of a program series. In addition, other options may be provided that allow the user to determine, for example, whether to schedule reminders/recordings for episodes on all channels on which the program airs or only on a selected channels, whether to schedule reminders/recordings for all episodes including reruns or only new episodes, whether to schedule reminders/recordings for network or syndicated episodes, and whether to schedule reminders/recordings for episodes on all days or only on selected days of the week. Before the scheduled broadcast time of each episode of each selected program series, the system sends a reminder message to the user that reminds the user of the program episode or sends a record command to a videocassette recorder to initiate recording of the episode. The system allows a user to view a list of all currently requested program reminders and scheduled program recordings. The user may update, change, or cancel any entry in either list or the system may automatically update the lists to match new broadcast schedule information. If the user sets a reminder or schedules a recording that conflicts with an existing reminder or recording, the system may inform the user of the conflict and allow the user to resolve the conflict or the system may resolve the conflict.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有节目序列提醒和记录功能的交互式电视节目指南系统。 该系统允许用户设置提醒或安排单个剧集或节目系列的每一集的录音。 此外，可以提供其他选项，其允许用户例如确定是否在节目播放的所有频道上或仅在所选频道上安排节目的提醒/录制，是否为所有剧集调度提醒/录音 包括重播或只有新剧集，无论是安排网络或联合剧集的提醒/录音，以及是否在所有日子或仅在一周的特定日期安排剧集的提醒/录音。 在每个所选节目序列的每一集的预定广播时间之前，系统向用户发送提醒节目剧集的提醒消息，或者向录像机发送记录命令以开始记录剧集。 该系统允许用户查看所有当前请求的节目提醒和预定节目录制的列表。 用户可以更新，更改或取消任一列表中的任何条目，或者系统可以自动更新列表以匹配新的广播时间表信息。 如果用户设置提醒或调度与现有提醒或记录冲突的记录，则系统可以通知用户冲突，并允许用户解决冲突，或者系统可以解决冲突。