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：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：US07455535B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US10526654

申请日：2003-09-04

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

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

IPC: H01R25/00

CPC classification number: H01R25/142 ,  H01R25/14

Abstract: A rail system (100) is disclosed which may be employed within a commercial interior (102). The rail system (100) comprises a series of primary-tracks (130) in a spaced apart configuration. The rail system (100) also comprises a series of cross rails (132) releasably interconnectable to the primary tracks (130). The rail system (100) permits electrical and mechanical interconnections and reconfiguration of electrical and mechanical interconnections, for various functional accessories and communications.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以在商业内部（102）内使用的轨道系统（100）。 轨道系统（100）包括一系列间隔开的构造的初级轨道（130）。 轨道系统（100）还包括可释放地与主轨道（130）相互连接的一系列交叉轨道（132）。 轨道系统（100）允许用于各种功能附件和通信的电气和机械互连以及电气和机械互连的重新配置。

公开(公告)号：US20070159523A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11565496

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: W. Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/144 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A view morphing algorithm is applied to synchronous collections of video images from at least two video imaging devices, and interpolating between the images, creates a composite image view of the local participant. This composite image approximates what might be seen from a point between the video imaging devices, presenting the image to other video session participants.

Abstract translation: 视频变形算法应用于来自至少两个视频成像设备的视频图像的同步集合，并且在图像之间进行内插，创建本地参与者的合成图像视图。 该合成图像近似于从视频成像设备之间的点可以看到的，将图像呈现给其他视频会话参与者。

公开(公告)号：US08519980B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12857436

申请日：2010-08-16

Applicant: James Lamanna ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： James Lamanna ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  G09G5/08

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：US20070132405A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US10526506

申请日：2003-09-02

Applicant: W. Hillis ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Hillis ,  Russel Howe

IPC: H05B37/02

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

Abstract: A correlation system is provided which is adapted for use with a lighting system (102) associated with one or more wands (104). The lighting system (102) includes lighting units (106) having lights (107). The lights (107) are controlled by a controller (108). Switch units (128) are provided. Through signals transmitted from the wands (104), control relationships can be established between the switch units (128) and the lighting units (106).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种相关系统，其适于与与一个或多个杆（104）相关联的照明系统（102）使用。 照明系统（102）包括具有灯（107）的照明单元（106）。 灯（107）由控制器（108）控制。 提供开关单元（128）。 通过从杆（104）发送的信号，可以在开关单元（128）和照明单元（106）之间建立控制关系。

公开(公告)号：US20070017172A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US10526505

申请日：2003-09-04

Applicant: Sheila Kennedy ,  Bill Yen ,  Joseph Ho ,  Senan Choe ,  Robert Insalaco ,  W. Hillis ,  Russel Howe ,  Kenneth Munsch

Inventor： Sheila Kennedy ,  Bill Yen ,  Joseph Ho ,  Senan Choe ,  Robert Insalaco ,  W. Hillis ,  Russel Howe ,  Kenneth Munsch

IPC: E04H1/00 ,  E04H14/00

CPC classification number: E04B2/7416 ,  A47H21/00 ,  A47H23/01 ,  A47H23/06 ,  A47H2023/003 ,  E04B2002/7483 ,  E04B2002/7488 ,  H02G3/388

Abstract: A space division system (100) is disclosed, with the space division system (100) incorporating technology. The space division system (100) is disclosed as having a space divider (102) vertically suspended from a rail system (104). The rail system (104) includes a rail (106) with a pair of hanger clips (108) releasably secured to the rail (106) and capable of being moved along a continuum of the length of the rail (106). In one embodiment, the space divider (102) includes a main body (114) consisting of an opaque fabric. Associated with the main body (114) is lighting technology including a series of LED lights (116). Arrow lights (118) may be activated in an appropriate manner for emergency or other purposes. Color changing is also provided for purposes of wayfinding, signaling occupant activities or other external or internal circumstances.

Abstract translation: 空分系统（100）被公开，空分系统（100）结合了技术。 空分系统（100）被公开为具有从轨道系统（104）垂直悬挂的空间分隔器（102）。 轨道系统（104）包括轨道（106），轨道（106）具有可释放地固定到轨道（106）并且能够沿着轨道（106）的长度的连续体移动的一对衣架夹子（108）。 在一个实施例中，空间分隔件（102）包括由不透明织物构成的主体（114）。 与主体（114）相关联的是包括一系列LED灯（116）的照明技术。 箭头灯（118）可以以适当的方式激活以用于紧急或其他目的。 变色也可用于寻路，信号占用活动或其他外部或内部情况。

公开(公告)号：US20050070760A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10500734

申请日：2003-04-18

Applicant: W Hillis ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W Hillis ,  Russel Howe

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  A61B1/04

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：US20080155915A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11659127

申请日：2005-08-05

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

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

IPC: E04C3/08 ,  A47F5/01 ,  F16M13/02 ,  E04C3/04 ,  E04B9/18 ,  H02G3/36

CPC classification number: H02G3/00

Abstract: A structural channel system (100) includes a main structural channel rail (102), cross-channels (104) and cross-rails (106). A modular plug assembly (130) couples electrical power and communication signals to connector modules (132, 140, 144) which, in turn, control application of power to application devices (939, 969) based on the communication signals.

Abstract translation: 结构通道系统（100）包括主结构通道轨道（102），交叉通道（104）和交叉轨道（106）。 模块化插头组件（130）将电功率和通信信号耦合到连接器模块（132,140,​​144），连接器模块（132,140,​​144）进而基于通信信号来控制对应用设备（939,969）的功率的应用。