公开(公告)号：US20130091210A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13408991

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L63/104 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing access to and visibility of resources in a social network. In one embodiment, access rights and related access views are manually or automatically defined for information and resources associated with a human or device member of a social network circle. Selection of an access view for a social resource may be based, for example, on profile data and other characteristics of a particular device, user or group providing or seeking access to such resource. Likewise, various levels of access rights, including content and capabilities access views, may be assigned to a specific social resource or grouping of resources.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供对社交网络中的资源的访问和可见性的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，对于与社交网络圈的人或设备成员相关联的信息和资源，手动或自动定义访问权限和相关访问视图。 社交资源的访问视图的选择可以例如基于简档数据和特定设备，提供或寻求对这种资源的访问的特定设备，用户或组的其他特征。 同样，各种级别的访问权限（包括内容和功能访问视图）可以被分配给特定的社会资源或资源分组。

公开(公告)号：US20130091208A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13342301

申请日：2012-01-03

Applicant: Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: A social device including capabilities for participating in a social network group via a social infrastructure. Various functions and resources of the social device are accessible by members of the social network group. Likewise, the social device may be configured to access services and other resources of the social network group. The social device may participate in the social network group through an autonomous, automated or member-triggered process. In one embodiment, the social device functions as a social gateway to communicatively couple a child node and a social network group. The social gateway may comprise a set top box or mobile communication device, and the child node may be a human user that interacts with the social gateway through a user interface. In a further embodiment, the social gateway may concurrently operate as a child device that communicates with a social network group through another social device.

公开(公告)号：US08407252B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US13449536

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q40/025 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0224 ,  G06Q30/0235 ,  G06Q30/0239 ,  G06Q30/0244 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/0253 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0257 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0605 ,  G06Q30/0611 ,  G06Q30/0613 ,  G06Q30/0625 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: An online sales/automatic rebate and coupon redemption system provides online customers automatic retrieval and redemption of all applicable rebates and coupons during purchase. Purchase orders from customers are selectively fulfilled and products are shipped to the customers either by the system for online sales with automatic rebate and coupon redemption or by other merchant or manufacturer environments. The system purchases from merchants using applicable coupons and rebates and then sells the products to the customers, passing the savings to them. The system makes it possible to automatically retrieve coupons and rebates for items in a shopping cart during the activity of an online purchase at an electronic mall or an online merchant site. The system provides coupons to potential customers via email, based on customer profile, geographical information, etc. Manufacturers and merchants can update coupon value and content based on ongoing sales and volume of customer activity.

Abstract translation: 在线销售/自动退款和优惠券兑换系统为在线客户在购买期间自动检索和兑换所有适用的折扣和优惠券。 有选择地满足客户的采购订单，产品由用户自动退款和优惠券兑换的系统或其他商家或制造商的环境运送给客户。 系统使用适用的优惠券和折扣购买商品，然后将产品出售给客户，将其节省下来。 该系统使得可以在电子商城或在线商家网站的在线购买活动期间自动地检索购物车中的物品的优惠券和折扣。 该系统通过电子邮件，根据客户资料，地理信息等为潜在客户提供优惠券。制造商和商家可以根据持续的销售和客户活动量来更新优惠券价值和内容。

公开(公告)号：US20130034083A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13612121

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett ,  Nambirajan Sashadri

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett ,  Nambirajan Sashadri

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W88/16

CPC classification number: H04W88/16 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1043 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W92/02

Abstract: A method and apparatus supporting handoff using simulcasting of multimedia information via a gateway are disclosed. A gateway supporting both a personal area network and a broadband network may receive multimedia information transmitted to an access device by a wide area network. The gateway may send the received multimedia information to the associated access device, and may communicate with the wide area network.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过网关使用多媒体信息的同时广播支持切换的方法和装置。 支持个人区域网络和宽带网络的网关可以接收由广域网发送到接入设备的多媒体信息。 网关可以将接收的多媒体信息发送到相关联的接入设备，并且可以与广域网通信。

公开(公告)号：US08364024B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12365060

申请日：2009-02-03

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz

IPC: H04N5/917

CPC classification number: H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/2389 ,  H04N21/23897 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/43853 ,  H04N21/631 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: Video frames from a sequence of video frames and corresponding audio are received and processed by a media player. A first portion of the sequence depends on fewer reference frames then a second portion of the sequence. The number of reference frames per frame is limited. The first and second portions of the sequence are treated differently. The first portion is received at a lower data rate, with greater security and processed with a more robust protocol stack than the second portion. The first and second portions may be stored in a single queue and/or separate queues. The first portion of frame data is utilized to compensate for lost frames by repeating and/or interpolating video frames. The media player constructs a local video frame and synchronizes corresponding audio content with it. The received, repeated and/or interpolated video frames are assembled into display order and decoded.

Abstract translation: 来自一系列视频帧和相应音频的视频帧由媒体播放器接收和处理。 序列的第一部分取决于较少的参考帧，然后是该序列的第二部分。 每帧参考帧的数量有限。 对序列的第一部分和第二部分进行不同的处理。 以较低的数据速率接收第一部分，具有更高的安全性，并且以比第二部分更稳健的协议栈进行处理。 第一和第二部分可以存储在单个队列和/或单独的队列中。 帧数据的第一部分用于通过重复和/或内插视频帧来补偿丢失的帧。 媒体播放器构建本地视频帧，并与其对应的音频内容进行同步。 接收的，重复的和/或内插的视频帧被组合成显示顺序并被解码。

公开(公告)号：US20130006753A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13590945

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q40/025 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0224 ,  G06Q30/0235 ,  G06Q30/0239 ,  G06Q30/0244 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/0253 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0257 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0605 ,  G06Q30/0611 ,  G06Q30/0613 ,  G06Q30/0625 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: A system for online sales with automatic rebate and coupon redemption provides customers making online purchases to automatically retrieve and redeem all applicable rebates and coupons during an online purchase. Purchase orders from customers are selectively fulfilled and products are shipped to the customers either by the system for online sales with automatic rebate and coupon redemption or by other merchant or manufacturer environments. The system makes purchases from merchants or manufacturers using all applicable coupons and rebates and then sells the products to the customers, passing the savings to them. The system automatically retrieves coupons and rebates for items in a shopping cart during the activity of an online purchase at an electronic mall or an online merchant site and to retrieve manufacturer's and merchant's coupons prior to an online purchasing activity for subsequent submission to an online merchant during a subsequent purchasing activity.

Abstract translation: 具有自动退款和优惠券兑换功能的在线销售系统可让客户进行在线购买，以便在线购买时自动检索和兑换所有适用的折扣和优惠券。 有选择地满足客户的采购订单，产品由用户自动退款和优惠券兑换的系统或其他商家或制造商的环境运送给客户。 该系统使用所有适用的优惠券和折扣，从商家或制造商处购买，然后将产品出售给客户，将其节省下来。 在电子商城或在线商户网站的在线购买活动期间，系统自动检索购物车中的物品的优惠券和折扣，并且在网上购物活动之前检索制造商和商家的优惠券以便随后提交给在线商家 随后的采购活动。

公开(公告)号：US20130003877A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13434908

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: H04B3/54

CPC classification number: H03M1/124 ,  H04L25/02 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W76/16

Abstract: A communications device includes a PLC interface operable to couple at least two differing communication signals to at least two differing pairs of at least three conductors of a powerline medium. A processing module of the device and the PLC interface interact with a remote PLC device to determine connectivity of the remote PLC device to the PLC device via the at least three conductors of the powerline medium, select at least two conductor pairs of the powerline medium that communicatively couple the PLC device to the remote PLC device for Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) signal servicing, and simultaneously transmit MIMO PLC signals to the remote PLC device via the at least two conductor pairs. The communications device may also include a non-PLC interface, with the communications device operable to divide MIMO communications between a powerline medium and a non-PLC medium, e.g., coaxial cable, cat-5 cable.

Abstract translation: 通信设备包括可操作以将至少两个不同通信信号耦合到电力线介质的至少两个不同对的至少三个导体的PLC接口。 所述设备和所述PLC接口的处理模块与远程PLC设备交互以经由所述电力线介质的所述至少三个导体来确定所述远程PLC设备与所述PLC设备的连接性，选择所述电力线介质的至少两个导线对， 将PLC设备通信耦合到远程PLC设备，用于多输入多输出（MIMO）信号服务，并且通过至少两个导体对同时将MIMO PLC信号发送到远程PLC设备。 通信设备还可以包括非PLC接口，通信设备可操作以在电力线介质和非PLC介质之间划分MIMO通信，例如同轴电缆cat-5电缆。

公开(公告)号：US20130003717A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13614023

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Nambirajan Seshadri ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Nambirajan Seshadri ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W40/08 ,  Y02D30/20 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/168 ,  Y02D70/324

Abstract: A system and method for determining an information communication path based on energy requirements. Various aspects of the present invention provide a method that comprises identifying a plurality of information communication paths that may be utilized to communicate information (e.g., one or more units of information). A communication path identification module may perform such identification. Respective amounts of energy to communicate the information may be estimated for at least a portion of the identified plurality of information communication paths. A communication energy estimation module may perform such estimation. An information communication path may be selected from the identified plurality of information communication paths based, at least in part, on the estimated respective amounts of energy. A communication path selection module may perform such selection.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于能量需求确定信息通信路径的系统和方法。 本发明的各个方面提供了一种方法，其包括识别可用于传达信息的多个信息通信路径（例如，一个或多个信息单元）。 通信路径识别模块可以执行这样的识别。 可以针对所识别的多个信息通信路径的至少一部分估计用于传送信息的相应量的能量。 通信能量估计模块可以执行这样的估计。 可以至少部分地基于估计的各自的能量来从所识别的多个信息通信路径中选择信息通信路径。 通信路径选择模块可以执行这样的选择。

公开(公告)号：US20130003696A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13431034

申请日：2012-03-27

Applicant: James D. Bennett

Inventor： James D. Bennett

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W84/02

CPC classification number: H03M1/124 ,  H04L25/02 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W76/16

Abstract: A mobile communication device includes a wired interface operable to support Power Line Communications (PLC), a wireless interface, a processing module, and memory. The device establishes a wireless communication link to service a communication session, detects availability of PLC communication path, and at least partially hands over the communication session from the wireless interface to the wired interface. A PLC interface (and power converter) may couple to the wired interface to support the PLC communication path. In at least partially handing over the communication session from the wireless interface to the wired interface, the device terminates the wireless communication and services the communication session via the wired communication interface and the PLC communication path. Alternately the device services a first portion of the communication session via the wireless communication interface and services a second portion of the communication session via the wired communication interface and the PLC communication path.

Abstract translation: 移动通信设备包括可操作以支持电力线通信（PLC），无线接口，处理模块和存储器的有线接口。 设备建立无线通信链路以服务通信会话，检测PLC通信路径的可用性，并且至少部分地将通信会话从无线接口转移到有线接口。 PLC接口（和电源转换器）可以耦合到有线接口以支持PLC通信路径。 在至少部分地将通信会话从无线接口切换到有线接口时，设备终止无线通信并且经由有线通信接口和PLC通信路径来服务通信会话。 替代地，设备经由无线通信接口服务通信会话的第一部分，并经由有线通信接口和PLC通信路径服务通信会话的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20120323668A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13590858

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

IPC: G06Q30/02

Abstract: An online sales/automatic rebate and coupon redemption system provides online customers automatic retrieval and redemption of all applicable rebates and coupons during purchase. Purchase orders from customers are selectively fulfilled and products are shipped to the customers either by the system for online sales with automatic rebate and coupon redemption or by other merchant or manufacturer environments. The system purchases from merchants using applicable coupons and rebates and then sells the products to the customers, passing the savings to them. The system makes it possible to automatically retrieve coupons and rebates for items in a shopping cart during the activity of an online purchase at an electronic mall or an online merchant site. The system provides coupons to potential customers via email, based on customer profile, geographical information, etc. Manufacturers and merchants can update coupon value and content based on ongoing sales and volume of customer activity.

Abstract translation: 在线销售/自动退款和优惠券兑换系统为在线客户在购买期间自动检索和兑换所有适用的折扣和优惠券。 有选择地满足客户的采购订单，产品由用户自动退款和优惠券兑换的系统或其他商家或制造商的环境运送给客户。 系统使用适用的优惠券和折扣购买商品，然后将产品出售给客户，将其节省下来。 该系统使得可以在电子商城或在线商家网站的在线购买活动期间自动地检索购物车中的物品的优惠券和折扣。 该系统通过电子邮件，根据客户资料，地理信息等为潜在客户提供优惠券。制造商和商家可以根据持续的销售和客户活动量来更新优惠券价值和内容。