Methods and Apparatus for Improving Security of a Network System
    21.
    发明申请
    Methods and Apparatus for Improving Security of a Network System 失效
    提高网络系统安全性的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080072300A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-20

    申请号:US11464599

    申请日:2006-08-15

    IPC分类号: G06F17/30

    CPC分类号: H04L63/0815 G06F21/41

    摘要: In a first aspect, a first method of improving security of a network system is provided. The first method includes the steps of (1) providing a plurality of devices coupled via a network, wherein one or more of the devices are adapted to execute at least one client and one or more of the devices are adapted to execute at least one server in a client-server relationship; and (2) employing software, functionality of which is based on client-specific criteria or operational condition criteria of the system, to reduce a number of times a user of a client of the system must provide first authentication data to access data from one or more servers of the system. Numerous other aspects are provided.

    摘要翻译: 在第一方面,提供了提高网络系统的安全性的第一种方法。 第一种方法包括以下步骤:(1)提供经由网络耦合的多个设备,其中一个或多个设备适于执行至少一个客户端,并且所述设备中的一个或多个适于执行至少一个服务器 在客户 - 服务器关系中; 和(2)使用其功能基于客户特定标准或系统的操作条件标准的软件,以减少系统的客户端的用户必须提供第一认证数据以从一个或多个 更多的系统服务器。 提供了许多其他方面。

    Customized, Personalized, Integrated Client-Side Search Indexing of the Web
    22.
    发明申请
    Customized, Personalized, Integrated Client-Side Search Indexing of the Web 失效
    定制,个性化,集成的客户端搜索索引索引

    公开(公告)号:US20080021872A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-24

    申请号:US11458532

    申请日:2006-07-19

    IPC分类号: G06F17/30

    CPC分类号: G06F17/30864

    摘要: A client-side search indexing program works transparently and in conjunction with a server based search index. The combined search indexes provide a more accurate and up-to-date image of the Web, customized to the interests of each individual user. The client-side indexer customizes indexing of particular Web pages to the preferences and usage patterns of the user. The user initially installs and configures the client-side indexer on the client. The requested indexes are automatically refreshed and integrated with the main server-side indexes during a search. When the user performs a search, the client-side indexes may be combined with the main server-side index. The combined indexes provide accurate search results for the particular user.

    摘要翻译: 客户端搜索索引程序透明地与基于服务器的搜索索引一起工作。 组合的搜索索引提供更准确和最新的Web图像,根据每个用户的兴趣进行定制。 客户端索引器根据用户的偏好和使用模式自定义特定网页的索引。 用户最初在客户端上安装和配置客户端索引器。 在搜索期间,请求的索引将自动刷新并与主服务器端索引集成。 当用户执行搜索时,客户端索引可以与主服务器端索引组合。 组合索引为特定用户提供准确的搜索结果。

    Fee-based distribution of media based on device proximity
    23.
    发明授权
    Fee-based distribution of media based on device proximity 有权
    基于设备接近度的媒体费用分配

    公开(公告)号:US09129307B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-08

    申请号:US11752390

    申请日:2007-05-23

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for commercial transactions for the sale of images carried out over short-range wireless transmissions. In one embodiment, the transaction may be initiated by a vendor (e.g., a professional photographer), who transmits a wireless signal including an offer for sale of an image. A customer wishing to purchase the image responds by sending a wireless signal including an acceptance of the offer. In another embodiment, the transaction may be initiated by a customer, who transmits a wireless signal including a request for an image to be fulfilled by a vendor. A vendor agreeing to supply the image responds by sending a wireless signal including an acceptance of the request. By offering the images to customers who are in close proximity to the image capture, the vendor may increase the likelihood that the images will be purchased.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供了用于销售通过短距离无线传输进行的图像的商业交易的技术。 在一个实施例中,交易可以由发送包括出售图像的报价的无线信号的供应商(例如专业摄影者)发起。 希望购买图像的客户通过发送包括接受报价的无线信号作出响应。 在另一个实施例中,交易可以由客户发起,客户发送包括供应商要满足的图像的请求的无线信号。 同意提供图像的供应商通过发送包括接受请求的无线信号作出响应。 通过将图像提供给靠近图像捕获的客户,供应商可能会增加图像将被购买的可能性。

    Conversation abstractions based on trust levels in a virtual world
    24.
    发明授权
    Conversation abstractions based on trust levels in a virtual world 失效
    基于虚拟世界中的信任级别的对话抽象

    公开(公告)号:US08516380B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-20

    申请号:US11965858

    申请日:2007-12-28

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00 G06F9/00 G06F17/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/011 G06Q30/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for abstracting conversations between avatars within a virtual world. In one embodiment, the user of an avatar observing a conversation between other avatars may be presented with an abstracted version of the conversation. The abstraction may be performed so as to enable the user to determine the general topic or nature of the conversation, without receiving sensitive or detailed information included in the conversation. In one embodiment, the abstraction is performed by substituting words of the conversation with fewer words, or words having a more general meaning. The degree of abstraction performed may be based on a level of trust between the observer and the users engaged in conversation.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供了用于抽象虚拟世界中的化身之间的对话的技术。 在一个实施例中,观察其他化身之间的对话的化身的使用者可以呈现对话的抽象版本。 可以执行抽象,以便使用户能够确定对话的一般主题或本质,而不会接收包括在会话中的敏感或详细信息。 在一个实施例中,通过用更少的单词或具有更一般含义的单词替换对话的单词来执行抽象。 所执行的抽象程度可以基于观察者和参与对话的用户之间的信任程度。

    Generating a user-specific search index of content within a virtual environment
    25.
    发明授权
    Generating a user-specific search index of content within a virtual environment 有权
    在虚拟环境中生成用户特定的内容搜索索引

    公开(公告)号:US08055656B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-08

    申请号:US11869816

    申请日:2007-10-10

    IPC分类号: G06F17/30

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for searching for virtual objects of an immersive virtual environment based on user interactions within the virtual environment. Generally, embodiments provide an attribute index storing data describing attributes of virtual objects, and an interaction index storing data describing user interactions with virtual objects. Search queries may be evaluated using both the attribute index and interactions index. Thus, virtual objects may be searched in terms of object attributes as well as user interactions with the virtual objects.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供了用于基于虚拟环境内的用户交互来搜索沉浸式虚拟环境的虚拟对象的技术。 通常,实施例提供存储描述虚拟对象的属性的数据的属性索引,以及存储描述与虚拟对象的用户交互的数据的交互索引。 可以使用属性索引和交互索引来评估搜索查询。 因此,可以根据对象属性以及与虚拟对象的用户交互来搜索虚拟对象。

    Customizing and distributing advertisments to mobile devices on a communication network
    26.
    发明授权
    Customizing and distributing advertisments to mobile devices on a communication network 有权
    在通信网络上定制和分发广告到移动设备

    公开(公告)号:US08024223B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-20

    申请号:US11936844

    申请日:2007-11-08

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: A method, article and apparatus for advertising via a mobile device. A communication request is received from the mobile device that includes a screen for displaying an ad. One more ad selection criteria are then determined. Such criteria may include a visibility of the ad on the screen; a target audience determined on the basis of information provided from the mobile device; and attributes of the determined target audience. The ad selection is based on the visibility of the ad and the attributes of the target audience. Commands may then be initiated to cause the selected ad to be displayed on the screen of the mobile device.

    摘要翻译: 一种通过移动设备进行广告的方法,物品和装置。 从移动设备接收到包括用于显示广告的屏幕的通信请求。 然后确定另外一个广告选择标准。 这样的标准可以包括在屏幕上的广告的可视性; 基于从移动设备提供的信息确定的目标受众; 和确定的目标受众的属性。 广告选择基于广告的可见性和目标受众的属性。 然后可以启动命令以使所选择的广告显示在移动设备的屏幕上。

    ACCESSIBILITY IN VIRTUAL WORLDS USING TAGS
    28.
    发明申请
    ACCESSIBILITY IN VIRTUAL WORLDS USING TAGS 有权
    使用标签的虚拟世界的可及性

    公开(公告)号:US20090210797A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-20

    申请号:US12034119

    申请日:2008-02-20

    IPC分类号: G06F3/048

    CPC分类号: G06F3/04815

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention include a method and apparatus for describing elements within a virtual world to a user of the virtual world. An element may be identified based on a position of an avatar within the virtual world. The avatar is a representation of the user within the virtual world. A tag associated with the element is selected. The tag includes a description of the element. The element is described to the user based on the description.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例包括用于向虚拟世界的用户描述虚拟世界内的元素的方法和装置。 可以基于虚拟世界中的化身的位置来识别元素。 化身是虚拟世界中用户的表示。 选择与该元素相关联的标签。 标签包含元素的描述。 基于描述向用户描述该元素。

    Media Playlist Construction for Virtual Environments
    29.
    发明申请
    Media Playlist Construction for Virtual Environments 有权
    媒体播放列表构建虚拟环境

    公开(公告)号:US20090172146A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US11964312

    申请日:2007-12-26

    IPC分类号: G06F15/173

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for generating song playlists for use in an immersive virtual environment. Generally, playlists may be generated based on stored music preference data. The music preference data may be generated by storing user interactions with specific songs. The user interactions may be associated with characteristics of the user's situational context within the virtual world. The music preference data may be indexed by song name, and/or by musical properties. Subsequently, the music preference data may be used to generate a playlist adapted to the user's current situation within the virtual world.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供了用于生成用于沉浸式虚拟环境中的歌曲播放列表的技术。 通常,可以基于存储的音乐偏好数据生成播放列表。 可以通过存储与特定歌曲的用户交互来生成音乐偏好数据。 用户交互可能与虚拟世界中用户的情境环境的特征相关联。 音乐偏好数据可以由歌曲名称和/或音乐属性索引。 随后,音乐偏好数据可以用于生成适合于虚拟世界内的用户当前情况的播放列表。