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31.发明授权公开(公告)号：US6040870A
公开(公告)日：2000-03-21
申请号：US153098
申请日：1998-09-14
Applicant: David Small
Inventor： David Small
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for encoding secondary signals, such as audio signals, within a television signal in a manner such that the signal may be either recorded on a video cassette or broadcast. The audio samples are encoded only on selected lines of each video frame which do not interfere with dedicated broadcast and cable lines and are not affected by head switching of a video cassette recorder. The audio samples are encoded only within an overscan portion of the selected lines such that the encoded samples do not interfere with other portions of the video signal. However, by encoding the samples within the overscan portion, the samples do not affect the displayed image. The secondary audio signal is sampled during equally spaced intervals throughout the video frame, then compressed and encoded only within selected horizontal lines. During decoding, the audio samples are decompressed and played back at the original sampling rate to provide audio playback
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在电视信号内对副信号（例如音频信号）进行编码的方法和装置，使得信号可以被记录在录像带或广播上。 音频样本仅在不影响专用广播和电缆线路的每个视频帧的选定行上编码，并且不受盒式录像机的头切换的影响。 音频样本仅在所选行的过扫描部分内编码，使得编码样本不干扰视频信号的其他部分。 然而，通过对过扫描部分内的样本进行编码，样本不影响显示的图像。 次级音频信号在整个视频帧中以均匀间隔的间隔进行采样，然后在选定的水平线内进行压缩和编码。 在解码过程中，音频样本以原始采样率解压缩并播放，以提供音频播放
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32.发明申请TARGETED ONLINE, TELEPHONE AND TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS BASED ON CROSS-SERVICE SUBSCRIBER PROFILE 有权基于跨服务订户资料的在线目标电话和电视广告
公开(公告)号：US20150208110A1
公开(公告)日：2015-07-23
申请号：US14674322
申请日：2015-03-31
Applicant: David Small , Canhui Ou , Raghvendra Savoor , Stephen Sposato
Inventor： David Small , Canhui Ou , Raghvendra Savoor , Stephen Sposato
IPC: H04N21/2668 , H04N21/24 , H04N21/2385 , H04N21/258 , H04N21/61
CPC classification number: H04N21/2668 , H04H20/82 , H04H60/375 , H04H60/46 , H04H60/66 , H04L12/66 , H04N21/2385 , H04N21/2407 , H04N21/25883 , H04N21/25891 , H04N21/435 , H04N21/4667 , H04N21/6125 , H04N21/6175 , H04N21/64322 , H04N21/6582 , H04N21/812
Abstract: A system for targeted advertising is disclosed having with a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, having a computer program stored therein, the computer program including but not limited to instructions to map each of N channel numbers to the new and unique channel number at a set top box when a subscriber selects one of the N channel numbers, wherein each of the N channel numbers is the same in each of the K advertising groups, and wherein each of the N channel numbers is mapped to a different new channel number in each of the K advertising groups.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于目标广告的系统，其具有其中存储有计算机程序的非暂时计算机可读存储介质，所述计算机程序包括但不限于在N个通道号码中将每个N个通道号码映射到新的和唯一的通道号码 当用户选择N个频道号码之一时，机顶盒，其中N个频道号码中的每一个在每个K个广告组中是相同的，并且其中N个频道号码中的每一个被映射到每一个不同的新频道号码 的K个广告组。
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公开(公告)号：US08934844B2
公开(公告)日：2015-01-13
申请号：US13377808
申请日：2010-07-01
Applicant: David Small
Inventor： David Small
CPC classification number: G01S19/22 , G01S19/36 , H01Q1/48 , H01Q3/36 , H01Q3/42 , H01Q9/42 , H01Q21/00 , H01Q25/00 , H04B7/08
Abstract: A device for forming a beam of an antenna array, the device including: an antenna array having a plurality of spatially distributed elements; a processor for selectively switching said elements between first and second states wherein, in said first state, said elements are configured to receive an incoming signal; and a receiver operatively associated with said antenna array and said processor for generating a reference signal, mixing said incoming signal with a modified reference signal to generate a mixed signal and summing the mixed signal over a predetermined period to generate an accumulated signal, wherein said reference signal is modified prior to being mixed with said received signal such that said accumulated signal is indicative of the direction and magnitude of the beam of the antenna array.
Abstract translation: 一种用于形成天线阵列的波束的装置，所述装置包括：具有多个空间分布的元件的天线阵列; 用于在第一和第二状态之间选择性地切换所述元件的处理器，其中在所述第一状态下，所述元件被配置为接收输入信号; 以及与所述天线阵列和所述处理器可操作地相关联的接收器，用于产生参考信号，将所述输入信号与修改的参考信号混合以产生混合信号并在预定周期内对混合信号求和以产生累积信号，其中所述参考 信号在与所述接收信号混合之前被修改，使得所述累积信号指示天线阵列的波束的方向和幅度。
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公开(公告)号：US20130207842A1
公开(公告)日：2013-08-15
申请号：US13878426
申请日：2011-10-21
Applicant: David Small
Inventor： David Small
IPC: H01Q3/26
CPC classification number: H01Q3/26 , G01S1/042 , G01S1/66 , G01S5/0215 , H01Q3/005 , H01Q21/061 , H04L5/0048 , H04L7/042
Abstract: A device and method are provided for forming a beam of a transmit antenna array in the direction of a positioning receiver. Since the beam of the transmit antenna array is formed remotely by the positioning receiver, the received gain of the incoming positioning signal is maximised while signals from other directions are attenuated, thereby mitigating any unwanted effects of multipath. Depending on the number of elements in the transmit antenna array and their physical distribution, the width of the beam can be made finer such that the positioning receiver only requires a simple omni-directional antenna to achieve an accurate positioning solution.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在定位接收器的方向上形成发射天线阵列的波束的装置和方法。 由于发射天线阵列的波束由定位接收机远程形成，所以在来自其它方向的信号被衰减的同时，输入定位信号的接收增益被最大化，从而减轻了多路径的不期望的影响。 根据发射天线阵列中的元件数量及其物理分布，波束的宽度可以做得更细，以便定位接收器只需要一个简单的全向天线来实现精确的定位解决方案。
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公开(公告)号：US20120108193A1
公开(公告)日：2012-05-03
申请号：US13377808
申请日：2010-07-01
Applicant: David Small
Inventor： David Small
CPC classification number: G01S19/22 , G01S19/36 , H01Q1/48 , H01Q3/36 , H01Q3/42 , H01Q9/42 , H01Q21/00 , H01Q25/00 , H04B7/08
Abstract: A device for forming a beam of an antenna array, the device including: an antenna array having a plurality of spatially distributed elements; a processor for selectively switching said elements between first and second states wherein, in said first state, said elements are configured to receive an incoming signal; and a receiver operatively associated with said antenna array and said processor for generating a reference signal, mixing said incoming signal with a modified reference signal to generate a mixed signal and summing the mixed signal over a predetermined period to generate an accumulated signal, wherein said reference signal is modified prior to being mixed with said received signal such that said accumulated signal is indicative of the direction and magnitude of the beam of the antenna array.
Abstract translation: 一种用于形成天线阵列的波束的装置，所述装置包括：具有多个空间分布的元件的天线阵列; 用于在第一和第二状态之间选择性地切换所述元件的处理器，其中在所述第一状态下，所述元件被配置为接收输入信号; 以及与所述天线阵列和所述处理器可操作地相关联的接收器，用于产生参考信号，将所述输入信号与修改的参考信号混合以产生混合信号并在预定周期内对混合信号求和以产生累积信号，其中所述参考 信号在与所述接收信号混合之前被修改，使得所述累积信号指示天线阵列的波束的方向和幅度。
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36.发明授权System and method for the mitigation of multipath and the improvement of signal-to-noise ratios in time division multiple access(TDMA) location networks 有权用于减轻多径的系统和方法以及时分多址（TDMA）定位网络中信噪比的改善
公开(公告)号：US07652625B2
公开(公告)日：2010-01-26
申请号：US10527747
申请日：2003-09-19
Applicant: David Small
Inventor： David Small
CPC classification number: H01Q3/2605 , G01S5/0215 , G01S5/0247 , H01Q3/24 , H01Q21/29 , H04B7/0617 , H04B7/0848
Abstract: A positioning system that includes a plurality of chronologically synchronized Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Positioning-Unit Devices and a position receiver incorporating a TDMA Adaptive Directional Antenna Array is disclosed. The plurality of chronologically synchronized Positioning-Unit Devices, positioned at known locations, transmit positioning signals in a predetermined Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) sequence, such that each Positioning-Unit Device has a unique transmission time slot. The TDMA Adaptive Directional Antenna Array is configured to consecutively steer a directional receive antenna in spatial synchronization with the plurality of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Positioning-Unit Device transmissions, such that the directional receive antenna is oriented toward the currently transmitting Positioning-Unit Device, or the directional receive antenna is oriented toward the origin of the currently received positioning signal. The TDMA Adaptive Directional Antenna Array is controlled by a deterministic algorithm based on the knowledge of the Positioning-Unit Device locations, TDMA Adaptive Directional Antenna Array location, TDMA Adaptive Directional Antenna Array attitude, network Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) transmission sequencing, Positioning-Unit Device positioning signal propagation delays, and network time.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括多个按时间顺序同步的时分多址（TDMA）定位单元设备和包含TDMA自适应定向天线阵列的位置接收机的定位系统。 位于已知位置的多个按时间顺序同步的定位单元设备以预定的时分多址（TDMA）序列发送定位信号，使得每个定位单元设备具有唯一的传输时隙。 TDMA自适应定向天线阵列被配置为连续地引导与多个时分多址（TDMA）定位单元设备传输的空间同步的定向接收天线，使得定向接收天线朝向当前发射的定位单元 设备或定向接收天线朝向当前接收的定位信号的原点。 TDMA自适应方向天线阵列由基于定位单元设备位置，TDMA自适应定向天线阵列位置，TDMA自适应定向天线阵列姿态，网络时分多址（TDMA）传输顺序，定位的知识的确定性算法来控制 - 单元设备定位信号传播延迟和网络时间。
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37.发明授权Method and apparatus for maintaining network performance in a communication system 失效在通信系统中维护网络性能的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US07627306B2
公开(公告)日：2009-12-01
申请号：US11427142
申请日：2006-06-28
Applicant: David Small , Canhui Ou , Jonathan H. Roll
Inventor： David Small , Canhui Ou , Jonathan H. Roll
CPC classification number: H04L12/66
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for method and apparatus for maintaining network performance in a communication system. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network management system (NMS) that manages operations of a communication system including a mobile telephone switching office (MTSO) coupled to a plurality of wireless base terminals (WBTs) by way of a corresponding plurality of network elements, having a network configuration element that identifies for each of the plurality of WBTs a plurality of resultant communication paths to the MTSO according to a plurality of differential delays calculated from alternative communication paths connecting combinations of the WBTs to the MTSO for each of a plurality of change scenarios affecting the plurality of network elements. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在通信系统中维持网络性能的方法和装置。 包含本公开的教导的系统可以包括例如管理通信系统的操作的网络管理系统（NMS），所述通信系统包括通过以下方式耦合的多个无线基站终端（WBT）的移动电话交换局（MTSO） 相应的多个网络元件的方式，具有网络配置元件，所述网络配置元件根据从将WBT的组合连接到的替代通信路径计算出的多个差分延迟来识别针对多个WBT的多个结果通信路径到MTSO 用于影响多个网络元件的多个改变场景中的每一个的MTSO。 公开了另外的实施例。
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38.发明申请METHODS AND APPARATUS TO IMPLEMENT A PARTIAL MESH VIRTUAL PRIVATE LOCAL AREA NETWORK SERVICE 有权实施部分网状虚拟私人本地区域网络服务的方法和设备
公开(公告)号：US20090252061A1
公开(公告)日：2009-10-08
申请号：US12099553
申请日：2008-04-08
Applicant: David Small , Thomas Spencer , Canhui Ou
Inventor： David Small , Thomas Spencer , Canhui Ou
IPC: H04L12/28
CPC classification number: H04L12/4641
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to implement a partial mesh virtual private local area network service are disclosed. An example method to implement a partial mesh virtual private local area network service (VPLS) network disclosed herein comprises identifying a desired partial mesh topology of connections for interconnecting a plurality of provider edge devices comprising the VPLS network, and decomposing the partial mesh topology into a plurality of cliques, wherein each clique comprises a respective full mesh topology of connections for interconnecting a respective subset of the plurality of provider edge devices, and wherein a union of the plurality of cliques implements the desired partial mesh topology.
Abstract translation: 公开了实现部分网状虚拟专用局域网服务的方法和装置。 实现本文公开的部分网状虚拟专用局域网服务（VPLS）网络的示例性方法包括：识别用于互连包括VPLS网络的多个提供商边缘设备的连接的期望的部分网状拓扑，并将部分网格拓扑分解为 多个小组，其中每个小组包括用于互连所述多个提供者边缘设备的相应子集的各自的全网格拓扑，并且其中所述多个小组的联合实现所需的部分网格拓扑。
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公开(公告)号：US20070109770A1
公开(公告)日：2007-05-17
申请号：US11469410
申请日：2006-08-31
Applicant: Christopher Schmidt , William Hudson , Sunil Moothedah , David Small , Paul Rago
Inventor： Christopher Schmidt , William Hudson , Sunil Moothedah , David Small , Paul Rago
IPC: B43K29/10
CPC classification number: B43L25/007 , A63H33/22 , B41J2/44 , B43K23/001 , B43K29/02 , B43K29/10
Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, photo-chromic applicators are disclosed. The photo-chromic applicator may include a liquid photo-chromic material such as a photo-chromic ink or paint. The photo-chromic material is applied to a surface of a toy, a page, or other object by a child user. The photo-chromic material may be activated in various ways with various light activating devices that can generate the activating light with appropriate wavelengths.
Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个实施例中，公开了光致变色涂布器。 光铬涂布器可以包括液体光铬材料，例如光铬墨水或油漆。 光铬材料被儿童使用者施加到玩具，页面或其它物体的表面上。 可以以各种方式激活光致变色材料，其中各种光激活装置可产生具有合适波长的活化光。
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公开(公告)号：US20070041427A1
公开(公告)日：2007-02-22
申请号：US11504309
申请日：2006-08-16
Applicant: David Small
Inventor： David Small
IPC: H04B1/00
CPC classification number: G01S1/24 , G01S5/0081 , G01S5/021 , G01S5/0226 , G01S5/0289 , G01S5/14 , G01S5/145 , G01S19/10 , G01S19/23 , G01S19/256 , G01S19/43
Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method of generating frequency coherence between a received reference positioning signal transmitted by at least one reference transmitter and a unique positioning signal generated by a positioning-unit device. A positioning-unit device is a specialized transceiver capable of receiving and interpreting reference positioning signals from the reference transmitter, another positioning-unit device or both. The positioning-unit device receives a reference positioning signal and measures a frequency offset in the received reference positioning signal relative to a common oscillator. Once a frequency offset is measured, the positioning-unit device adjusts a frequency steerable clock by an amount derived from the measured frequency offset. The positioning-unit device then generates a unique positioning signal, which is aligned with the frequency steerable clock. Furthermore, the positioning-unit device continuously adjusts said unique positioning signal by applying the measured frequency offset to the frequency steerable clock, which is referenced to the common oscillator. Subsequently, the frequency of the adjusted unique positioning signal is aligned with the frequency of the received reference positioning signal.
Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种在由至少一个参考发射机发送的接收参考定位信号和由定位单元设备产生的唯一定位信号之间产生频率相干性的系统和方法。 定位单元设备是能够从参考发射机，另一定位单元设备或两者接收和解释参考定位信号的专用收发器。 定位单元设备接收参考定位信号并测量接收的参考定位信号中相对于公共振荡器的频率偏移。 一旦测量到频率偏移，定位单元装置将频率可控时钟调整由测量的频率偏移导出的量。 然后，定位单元设备产生与频率可控时钟对准的唯一定位信号。 此外，定位单元设备通过将测量的频率偏移应用于以公共振荡器参考的频率可控时钟来连续地调整所述唯一定位信号。 随后，调整的独特定位信号的频率与所接收的参考定位信号的频率对齐。
