公开(公告)号：US08767718B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US11559882

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: Scott C. Forbes ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Kuansan Wang ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Scott C. Forbes ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Kuansan Wang ,  David A. Howell

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04M7/00

CPC classification number: H04M7/006 ,  G10L15/22 ,  H04M2203/252

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for providing VoIP clients with the ability to confirm accuracy in conversation data over a digital communication channel. More specifically, a method and system is provided for verifying, via a visual representation whether a receiving client captures accurate information from a particular portion of the digital voice conversation. In response to a triggering event, a visual representation, including information extracted from the particular portion of the digital voice conversation, may be generated for verifying the accuracy. Based on the needs of the clients engaging in the conversation, one or more visual representations and corresponding verifications can be exchanged. In this manner, a multi-tiered oral agreement with authentication may be generated over a digital communication channel.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于向VoIP客户端提供通过数字通信信道来确认对话数据的准确性的能力的方法和系统。 更具体地，提供了一种方法和系统，用于经由视觉表示验证接收客户端是否从数字语音对话的特定部分捕获准确的信息。 响应于触发事件，可以生成包括从数字语音对话的特定部分提取的信息的视觉表示，以验证精度。 根据客户参与对话的需要，可以交换一个或多个视觉表示和相应的验证。 以这种方式，可以通过数字通信信道生成具有认证的多层口头协议。

公开(公告)号：US20110216889A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13044581

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  David T. Fong

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  David T. Fong

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/4931 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04M3/42204 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M3/53333 ,  H04M2201/39 ,  H04M2201/40 ,  H04M2203/254 ,  H04M2203/4509

Abstract: A system that concurrently provides multiple user interface (UI) mechanisms that facilitate control of an application state machine (e.g., unified message system). More particularly, the invention can create two relatively distinct user experiences, one via dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) navigation and another through speech recognition navigation of a unified message system. In accordance therewith, one single underlying state machine can be used. Navigation and flow control (e.g., state transitions) in the state machine can be leveraged by multiple UI mechanisms that actively co-exist. The invention introduces speech recognition features together with other input mechanisms to drive the UI of an application state machine (e.g., unified messaging system). The speech recognition UI can be designed to provide a natural navigation through the application independent of a DTMF UI.

Abstract translation: 同时提供便于控制应用状态机（例如，统一消息系统）的多个用户界面（UI）机制的系统。 更具体地，本发明可以创建两个相对不同的用户体验，一种通过双音多频（DTMF）导航，另一种通过统一消息系统的语音识别导航。 因此，可以使用一个单一的底层状态机。 状态机中的导航和流控制（例如，状态转换）可以由主动共存的多个UI机制来利用。 本发明将语音识别特征与其他输入机制一起引入以驱动应用状态机（例如，统一消息收发系统）的UI。 语音识别UI可以被设计为提供独立于DTMF UI的应用的自然导航。

公开(公告)号：US20070280433A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11444633

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: David Milstein ,  David A. Howell ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Linda Criddle ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Michael D. Malueg

Inventor： David Milstein ,  David A. Howell ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Linda Criddle ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Michael D. Malueg

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/53341 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2201/42

Abstract: Generally described, aspects of the present invention are directed at software systems for responding to a received voicemail message. In one embodiment, a selection user interface is provided where a primary callee may generate an event to create a draft voicemail message that is related to a received voicemail message. In response to receiving an event from the selection user interface to create a draft voicemail message, aspects of the present invention (1) create an electronic file to store the draft voicemail message, and (2) insert metadata into the electronic file that defines the relationship between the draft voicemail message and the received voicemail message. As a result, a callee may easily create a draft voicemail message that is related to a received voicemail message and have the draft voicemail message automatically populated with contextual data.

Abstract translation: 一般来说，本发明的方面涉及用于响应所接收的语音邮件消息的软件系统。 在一个实施例中，提供选择用户界面，其中主被叫方可以生成事件以创建与所接收的语音邮件消息相关的草稿语音邮件消息。 响应于从选择用户界面接收到创建草稿语音邮件消息的事件，本发明的方面（1）创建电子文件以存储草稿语音邮件消息，以及（2）将元数据插入到定义 语音留言信息和收到的语音邮件消息之间的关系。 因此，被叫方可以轻松地创建与接收到的语音邮件消息相关的草稿语音邮件消息，并且草稿语音邮件消息自动填充上下文数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070280205A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11444798

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Michael D. Malueg

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Michael D. Malueg

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04L12/66

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to software that allows a callee to access and filter data related to a voicemail message. In accordance with one embodiment, searchable index key(s) are identified that are associated with a selected voicemail message. Then, a search is performed to identify data that is related to the selected voicemail message using the index key(s). Once the search is performed, a user interface is presented that references data identified as being related to the voicemail message. As a result, a callee may easily access and review data related to a voicemail message without being required to use multiple software applications.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及允许被叫者访问和过滤与语音邮件消息有关的数据的软件。 根据一个实施例，识别与所选择的语音邮件消息相关联的可搜索索引关键字。 然后，执行搜索以使用索引关键字识别与所选择的语音邮件消息相关的数据。 一旦执行了搜索，就呈现了一个用户界面，该用户界面引用被标识为与该语音邮件消息相关的数据。 因此，被叫方可以轻松访问和查看与语音邮件消息相关的数据，而无需使用多个软件应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US6010061A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US49428

申请日：1998-03-27

Applicant: David A. Howell

Inventor： David A. Howell

IPC: B23K1/00 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H05K3/34 ,  B23K31/02

CPC classification number: H05K3/3405 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  H01R12/707 ,  H01R43/0256 ,  B23K2201/42 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R23/70 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2203/0475 ,  H05K3/3494

Abstract: With the present invention, a reflow soldering method is provided for soldering a nonvertically approaching lead, which is part of a nonvertically approaching device (e.g, an edge connector), to a corresponding soldering surface (e.g., a pad on a circuit card) that includes solder. The soldering surface and solder are heated in an oven to melt the solder. While the solder is liquids, the nonvertically approaching lead is mated with the soldering surface as it is inserted into the solder. The soldering surface, solder, and nonvertically approaching lead are then cooled, and the solder solidifies to conductively mount the nonvertically approaching lead to the soldering surface.

Abstract translation: 利用本发明，提供了一种回流焊接方法，用于将作为不经意接近的装置（例如，边缘连接器）的一部分的不定向接近的引线焊接到相应的焊接表面（例如，电路卡上的焊盘），所述焊接表面 包括焊料。 焊接表面和焊料在烘箱中加热以熔化焊料。 当焊料是液体时，当焊接表面插入焊料时，不规则接近的引线与焊接表面配合。 然后将焊接表面，焊料和不经意接近的引线冷却，并且焊料固化以将不规则接近的导线导向地安装到焊接表面。

公开(公告)号：US5490185A

公开(公告)日：1996-02-06

申请号：US096316

申请日：1993-07-23

Applicant: Thomas H. Dent ,  David A. Howell ,  Louis J. Tylman

Inventor： Thomas H. Dent ,  David A. Howell ,  Louis J. Tylman

IPC: G21C5/00 ,  G21C19/18 ,  G21C19/20 ,  G21C19/32 ,  G21C19/02

CPC classification number: G21C19/19 ,  G21C19/18 ,  G21C19/20 ,  G21C19/32 ,  G21Y2002/202 ,  G21Y2002/205 ,  G21Y2004/402 ,  G21Y2004/504

Abstract: A refueling system for a nuclear power plant utilizing a data network to provide for automatic control and enhanced monitoring of the entire fuel transfer process. The refueling system of this invention provides integrated control of the refueling machine within the containment building, the spent fuel handling machine within the fuel storage building, and the fuel transfer system between the buildings. The system provides supervisory control of the overall system operation via a remote control station, while at the same time, having the capability for local on-line control of each element of the system in the event of network failure. The system may automatically identify individual fuel assemblies with an optical scanner. An in-mast sipper connected to the network automatically tests for leaking fuel assemblies. A revised core load pattern and a revised sequence plan can be calculated by the system in the event of the discovery of a leaking fuel assembly. The system may also include a fuel loading guide to facilitate the automatic loading of bowed fuel assemblies. Human interface with the system may be provided at a plurality of locations, including for example, a refueling control station and a remote status panel. The reactivity of the reactor core may be monitored by the system during core loading, and corrective action taken automatically if a predetermined setpoint is exceeded. Core spacing verification may also be performed automatically.

Abstract translation: 一个利用数据网络的核电站的加油系统为自动控制提供了全面的燃料转移过程的增强监控。 本发明的加油系统提供对安全壳内的加油机，燃料储存建筑物内的乏燃料处理机以及建筑物之间的燃料输送系统的综合控制。 该系统通过远程控制站提供对整个系统操作的监控，同时具有在网络故障的情况下对系统的每个元件进行本地在线控制的能力。 系统可以使用光学扫描仪自动识别单独的燃料组件。 连接到网络的桅杆式吸嘴自动测试泄漏的燃料组件。 在发现泄漏的燃料组件的情况下，系统可以计算修改后的核心负载模式和修订的顺序计划。 该系统还可以包括燃料加载引导件，以便于弓形燃料组件的自动加载。 可以在多个位置处提供与系统的人机接口，包括例如加油控制站和远程状态面板。 在堆芯加载期间，反应堆堆芯的反应性可由系统监测，如果超过预定的设定值，则自动采取校正措施。 核心间距验证也可以自动执行。

公开(公告)号：US5237622A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-17

申请号：US802310

申请日：1991-12-04

Applicant: David A. Howell

Inventor： David A. Howell

IPC: H05K13/08

CPC classification number: H05K13/08

Abstract: An apparatus and method of automatically performing a calibration of the accuracy of placement of semiconductor chips or devices by a pick-and-place machine. The parts are placed on an adhesive-backed glass plate that has calibrated black marks whose dimensions match those of a specific part lead footprint. A gray scale camera mounted on the machine above the inverted glass plate records and sends a signal to a machine computer identifying the coordinates of exposed part silver lead area. The computer calculates part placement error and sends error data to a CRT or camera screen and alarm to alert an operator.

Abstract translation: 一种通过拾放机自动执行半导体芯片或设备的放置精度的校准的装置和方法。 这些部件放置在具有校准黑色标记的粘合剂背衬的玻璃板上，其尺寸与特定部件引线尺寸的尺寸匹配。 安装在倒置玻璃板上方的机器上的灰度级摄像机记录并发送信号给机器计算机，识别曝光部分银铅区域的坐标。 计算机计算部件放置错误，并将错误数据发送到CRT或相机屏幕并发出警报以提醒操作员。

公开(公告)号：US20190316444A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16278279

申请日：2019-02-18

Applicant: Pavlin B. Entchev ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Pavlin B. Entchev ,  David A. Howell

IPC: E21B41/00 ,  E21B4/02 ,  E21B17/05 ,  E21B31/00

Abstract: A coiled tubing assembly includes coiled tubing conveyable into a wellbore, a rotational device operatively coupled to the coiled tubing, a rotatable tubing segment operatively coupled to the rotational device, and a bottom hole tool arranged at an end of the rotatable tubing segment opposite the rotational device. The rotational device rotates the rotatable tubing segment relative to the coiled tubing as the coiled tubing, the rotatable tubing segment, and the bottom hole tool are axially displaced along the wellbore.

公开(公告)号：US20140367093A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14264941

申请日：2014-04-29

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  John M. Lynk ,  Bill B. Blatnick

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  John M. Lynk ,  Bill B. Blatnick

IPC: E21B43/12

CPC classification number: E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/129 ,  E21B47/06

Abstract: A down-hole tool for pressure testing production tubing within a borehole of a well returning the well to production, includes an anti-rotational device comprising a tubular housing having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and at least one anti-rotational wing disposed on the outer surface of the tubular housing, radially extendable to engage a radial surface of the borehole to anchor the production tubing thereto; a valve for controlling the flow of down-hole fluids within the production tubing, the valve comprising a first valve member fixedly positioned within the tubular housing of the anti-rotational device and a second valve member positionable between a closed position and an open position; and a reactivation device comprising means for axially engaging an axial surface of the borehole, the reactivation device affixed to the first end of the tubular housing, wherein the production tubing may be pressure tested when the valve is in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 一种井下工具，用于压力测试在将井转入生产的井的钻孔内的生产管道，包括一个防旋转装置，其包括具有第一端，第二端，外表面和至少一个抗反转装置的管状壳体 旋转翼设置在管状壳体的外表面上，可径向延伸以接合钻孔的径向表面以将生产管道锚定到其上; 用于控制生产管道内的井下流体的流动的阀，所述阀包括固定地定位在所述防旋转装置的管状壳体内的第一阀构件和可定位在关闭位置和打开位置之间的第二阀构件; 以及再活化装置，其包括用于轴向地接合所述钻孔的轴向表面的装置，所述再活化装置固定到所述管状壳体的所述第一端，其中当所述阀处于所述关闭位置时，所述生产管可以被压力测试。

公开(公告)号：US08385513B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US11445057

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: David A Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Linda Criddle ,  Philip A Chou

Inventor： David A Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Linda Criddle ,  Philip A Chou

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/533 ,  H04M2201/42

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed at software for processing a received voicemail message to provide enhanced features in a voicemail system. In one embodiment, a user interface is provided where a callee may generate events to modify audio attributes of a received voicemail message. When an event to modify the audio attributes of the received voicemail message is received, aspects of the present invention obtain a set of event data that describes input generated by the callee. Then, a media player program is used to modify attributes of the data packets in the voicemail message in accordance with the input received from the callee.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及用于处理接收的语音邮件消息以在语音邮件系统中提供增强特征的软件。 在一个实施例中，提供了用户界面，其中被叫方可以生成事件来修改所接收的语音邮件消息的音频属性。 当接收到修改接收到的语音邮件消息的音频属性的事件时，本发明的各方面获得描述被叫方产生的输入的一组事件数据。 然后，媒体播放器程序用于根据从被叫方接收到的输入来修改语音邮件消息中的数据分组的属性。