公开(公告)号：US20120084801A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US13171278

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe ,  Raimundo Mirisola

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe ,  Raimundo Mirisola

IPC: H04H60/32

CPC classification number: H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/251 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A method providing real-time popularity information regarding TV programs, performed during a short period of time at a server with one or more processors and memory. The server receives current TV viewing information from a plurality of distinct households. The current TV viewing information for a household identifies one or more TV programs that are now showing at the household. The server aggregates the current TV viewing information, thereby identifying one or more currently popular TV programs. The currently popular TV programs have more household viewers than less popular TV programs. The server receives a request from a household seeking identification of currently popular TV programs. The server selects one or more of the currently popular TV programs identified during the aggregation, and sends information to the household. The information identifies the selected one or more currently popular TV programs.

Abstract translation: 一种在具有一个或多个处理器和存储器的服务器上在短时间内执行的关于TV节目的实时流行度信息的方法。 服务器从多个不同的家庭接收当前的电视观看信息。 家庭当前的电视观看信息识别现在在家中显示的一个或多个电视节目。 服务器聚合当前的电视观看信息，从而识别一个或多个当前流行的电视节目。 目前流行的电视节目比较受欢迎的电视节目有更多的家庭观众。 服务器收到来自家庭的请求，寻求当前流行的电视节目的识别。 服务器选择在聚合期间识别的一个或多个当前流行的电视节目，并向家庭发送信息。 该信息标识所选择的一个或多个当前流行的电视节目。

公开(公告)号：US07266251B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US10301748

申请日：2002-11-22

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06T17/10

Abstract: A communications system is described in which a plurality of mobile phones are provided, each including means for generating a user interface for enabling users to identify points in images as feature points. All of the phones are then operable to utilise points identified by users to generate 3D models of individuals in the images. The 3D models are generated by associating stored average depth data for points corresponding to the co-ordinates of the feature points and further points whose position is identified relative to the co-ordinates of the feature points. The 3D models are then used to generate images which are displayed on the mobile phones.

Abstract translation: 描述了提供多个移动电话的通信系统，每个移动电话包括用于生成用户界面的装置，用于使用户能够将图像中的点识别为特征点。 所有的手机然后可操作地利用用户识别的点来产生图像中的个人的3D模型。 通过将存储的平均深度数据与对应于特征点的坐标的点和相对于特征点的坐标识别位置的其他点相关联，生成3D模型。 然后，3D模型用于生成显示在手机上的图像。

公开(公告)号：US07117157B1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US09532533

申请日：2000-03-22

Applicant: Michael James Taylor ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Jebu Jacob Rajan

Inventor： Michael James Taylor ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Jebu Jacob Rajan

IPC: G10L17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G10L15/24 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/322 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: Image data from cameras showing movement of a number of people, and sound data, is archived and processed to determine the position and orientation of each person's head and to determine at whom each person is looking. The speaker is determined by determining at which person most people are looking. Alternatively, the sound data is processed to determine the direction from which the sound came, and it is determined who is speaking by determining which person's head is in a position corresponding to the direction from which the sound came. The personal speech recognition parameters for the speaker are selected and used to convert the sound data to text data. Image data to be archived is chosen by selecting the camera which best shows the speaker and the participant to whom he is speaking. Data is stored in a meeting archive database.

Abstract translation: 来自照相机的图像数据显示多个人的运动和声音数据，被存档和处理，以确定每个人的头部的位置和方向，并确定每个人正在寻找哪个人。 演讲者是通过确定大多数人在寻找哪个人而决定的。 或者，处理声音数据以确定声音来自的方向，并且通过确定哪个人的头在与声音来自的方向相对应的位置中来确定谁在说话。 选择扬声器的个人语音识别参数，并用于将声音数据转换为文本数据。 选择要存档的图像数据，选择最能显示扬声器的摄像机和他正在讲话的参与者。 数据存储在会议档案数据库中。

公开(公告)号：US06914599B1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US09229898

申请日：1999-01-14

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe ,  Allan Joseph Davison

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe ,  Allan Joseph Davison

IPC: H04N5/265 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T19/00 ,  H04N1/387 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: G06T17/00 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T17/10 ,  G06T2200/08

Abstract: In a processing system, video images of moving objects are processed to model the objects in a 3D computer model. Video from multiple cameras is processed to separate objects from their shadows, and to test whether an object is made up of separate objects, which are then modelled separately. Each object is modelled using vertical planes whose bases approximate the object's ground footprint, using planes based on object surface planes identified in the image data, or using a single vertical plane. Pixel data from the video images is rendered onto the planes in the models. The video for rendering is selected based on the viewer's viewing direction, the camera viewing directions, and quality characteristics of the cameras and image data. If the viewer's viewing direction is close to vertical or a plane of an object, a schematic of the objects' positions is displayed. To account for image data from different cameras being used, successive images are tested for visual discontinuous, and are modified if necessary. Information indicating the accuracy/reliability of the rendered image is displayed.

Abstract translation: 在处理系统中，处理运动对象的视频图像以对3D计算机模型中的对象进行建模。 处理来自多个摄像机的视频以将对象与其阴影分离，并测试对象是否由单独的对象组成，然后将其单独建模。 使用垂直平面对每个物体进行建模，其垂直平面基于近似物体的地面覆盖区域，使用基于图像数据中标识的物体表面的平面或使用单个垂直平面。 来自视频图像的像素数据被渲染到模型中的平面上。 基于观看者的观看方向，相机观看方向以及相机和图像数据的质量特征来选择用于呈现的视频。 如果观看者的观看方向接近垂直或物体的平面，则显示对象位置的示意图。 为了考虑来自不同摄像机的图像数据，连续的图像被测试为视觉上不连续的，并且如果必要的话被修改。 显示表示渲染图像的准确度/可靠性的信息。

公开(公告)号：US06668082B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-23

申请号：US09129077

申请日：1998-08-05

Applicant: Allan Joseph Davison ,  Jane Haslam ,  Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Richard Ian Taylor

Inventor： Allan Joseph Davison ,  Jane Haslam ,  Alexander Ralph Lyons ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Richard Ian Taylor

IPC: G06K946

CPC classification number: G06T7/55

Abstract: In an apparatus and method for creating a three-dimensional model of an object, images of the object taken from different, unknown positions are processed to identify the points in the images which correspond to the same point on the actual object (that is “matching” points), the matching points are used to determine the relative positions from which the images were taken, and the matching points and calculated positions are used to calculate points in a three-dimensional space representing points on the object. A number of different techniques are used to identify the matching points, and a number of solutions are calculated and tested for the relative positions, the solution which is consistent with the largest number of matching points being selected. In one matching technique, edges in an image are identified by first identifying corner points in the image and then identifying edges between the corner points on the basis of edge orientation values of pixels, the edges are processed in strength order to remove cross-overs, the images sub-divided into regions by connecting points at the ends of the edges on the basis of the edge strengths, and matching points within corresponding regions in two or more images are identified.

公开(公告)号：US09253174B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13781484

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: H04L29/00 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  H04L2463/082

Abstract: A system for generating a second factor authorization for a request to access a web site includes a data store having a computer readable medium storing a program for generating the second factor authorization, and a processor. A packet receiving unit receives the request from a user device via a local network to access the web site via an external network. A trigger database stores the web site. A device database stores a rule associated with the user device for the web site, and a corresponding paired device with the user device. A second factor determination unit requests a second factor authorization from the corresponding paired device in response to the packet receiving unit receiving the request. A communication unit communicates the request to the external network in response to a valid assertion from the paired device based on the second factor authorization.

Abstract translation: 用于生成用于访问网站的请求的第二因素授权的系统包括具有存储用于生成第二因素授权的程序的计算机可读介质的数据存储器和处理器。 分组接收单元经由本地网络从用户设备接收到经由外部网络访问该网站的请求。 触发器数据库存储该网站。 设备数据库存储与网站的用户设备相关联的规则，以及与用户设备相对应的配对设备。 响应于分组接收单元接收到请求，第二因素确定单元从对应的配对设备请求第二因素授权。 通信单元响应于来自配对设备的有效断言，基于第二因素授权将该请求传送到外部网络。

公开(公告)号：US09204189B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13549349

申请日：2012-07-13

Applicant: Ant Oztaskent ,  Iain Merrick ,  Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Ant Oztaskent ,  Iain Merrick ,  Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4623

CPC classification number: H04N21/44222 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04N21/2362 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4623

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining and collecting information about channels being displayed on a display device are described. Such methods and systems provide an effective way for entities to collect reliable and detailed viewership information. Conditional access modules are associated with panelists who are part of a viewership measurement program. A conditional access module is also associated with a display device, and sends messages to a server. The messages include data that can be used to identify the channel to which the display device is tuned. The server collects and compiles data about a group of TV channels. The server determines a match between the stored data and the received message to determine what TV channel is being displayed at the display device.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定和收集关于在显示设备上显示的频道的信息的方法和系统。 这些方法和系统为实体收集可靠和详细的收视信息提供了有效途径。 条件访问模块与作为观众测量计划一部分的小组成员相关联。 条件访问模块也与显示设备相关联，并将消息发送到服务器。 消息包括可用于识别显示设备调谐到的频道的数据。 服务器收集并汇编有关一组电视频道的数据。 服务器确定存储的数据和接收到的消息之间的匹配，以确定在显示设备上正在显示哪个TV频道。

公开(公告)号：US20150193451A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US13171239

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: H04N7/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining meta-information for a channel being viewed are described. At an inline TV processor with a processor and memory, a first TV signal is received from a first source. One or more fingerprints are generated from the first TV signal. A plurality of second TV signals are received from a second source, and one or more respective second fingerprints are generated for each of the second TV signals. It is then determined whether one of the first fingerprints matches one of the second fingerprints. In response to determining that one of the first fingerprints matches a respective one of the second fingerprints, meta-information of the second TV signal (that is associated with the matched respective second fingerprint) is associated with the first TV signal. In response to determining that one of the first fingerprints does not match any of the second fingerprints, the steps are repeated.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定正在观看的频道的元信息的方法和系统。 在具有处理器和存储器的在线TV处理器中，从第一来源接收第一TV信号。 从第一TV信号产生一个或多个指纹。 从第二源接收多个第二TV信号，并为每个第二TV信号产生一个或多个相应的第二指纹。 然后确定第一指纹之一是否匹配第二指纹之一。 响应于确定第一指纹中的一个与第二指纹中的相应一个匹配，第二TV信号（与匹配的相应的第二指纹相关联）的元信息与第一TV信号相关联。 响应于确定第一指纹中的一个与第二指纹中的任一个不匹配，重复这些步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20140278796A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13830726

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Nick Salvatore Arini ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Roman Kirillov

Inventor： Nick Salvatore Arini ,  Simon Michael Rowe ,  Roman Kirillov

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0204

Abstract: A method for selecting potential customers for a product/service using a computer server is provided. The computer server collects information consumption activity data, conversion data, and demographic data from panelists that have agreed to share their data with the computer server. For each panelist, the computer server identifies a set of product/service keywords from the information consumption activity data associated with the panelist. For each keyword, the computer server aggregates the demographic data of the panelists associated with the keyword using their conversion data and generates a set of demographic attributes in order to characterize potential customers of the product/service. Subsequently, in response to a request from a client device for characterizing potential customers of a product/service, the computer server identifies product/service keywords and then generates a demographic characterization for the product/service by aggregating the demographic attributes associated with the keywords.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用计算机服务器选择产品/服务的潜在客户的方法。 计算机服务器从同意与计算机服务器共享其数据的小组成员收集信息消耗活动数据，转换数据和人口统计数据。 对于每个小组成员，计算机服务器从与小组成员关联的信息消费活动数据中识别一组产品/服务关键字。 对于每个关键字，计算机服务器使用其转换数据聚合与关键字关联的小组成员的人口统计数据，并生成一组人口统计属性，以便表征产品/服务的潜在客户。 随后，响应于来自客户端设备的用于表征产品/服务的潜在客户的请求，计算机服务器识别产品/服务关键字，然后通过聚合与关键字相关联的人口统计特性来生成产品/服务的人口统计特征。

公开(公告)号：US20140123252A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13660742

申请日：2012-10-25

Applicant: Simon Michael Rowe

Inventor： Simon Michael Rowe

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L63/102 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/50 ,  G06F21/604 ,  G06F21/73 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/0884

Abstract: A method for associating a web event with a member of a group of users is implemented at a first computing device. The method includes: receiving a data access request from a second computing device; determining whether the user has previously provided personal information and authorization to the first computing device through the second computing device; if the user's personal information and authorization are found: generating a record for the data access request; if the user's personal information is found but the user's authorization is not found: generating a record for the data access request; and if neither of the user's personal information and authorization is found: identifying one or more user identifiers that are associated with the second computing device; and returning personal information associated with the one or more user identifiers to the second computing device.

Abstract translation: 用于将web事件与一组用户的成员相关联的方法在第一计算设备处实现。 该方法包括：从第二计算设备接收数据访问请求; 确定用户是否先前通过第二计算设备向第一计算设备提供个人信息和授权; 如果发现用户的个人信息和授权：生成用于数据访问请求的记录; 如果发现用户的个人信息但没有找到用户的授权：生成用于数据访问请求的记录; 并且如果没有发现用户的个人信息和授权;识别与第二计算设备相关联的一个或多个用户标识符; 以及将与所述一个或多个用户标识符相关联的个人信息返回给所述第二计算设备。