公开(公告)号：US08428752B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US13451002

申请日：2012-04-19

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

IPC: G06F15/173

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：US20130091280A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13408986

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Sherman Xuemin Chen ,  Harry S. Tyson, JR.

Inventor： Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Sherman Xuemin Chen ,  Harry S. Tyson, JR.

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L63/105 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: A method and apparatus for allocating resources in a social network. In one embodiment, access to resources of a social network and participant social devices is managed through general or member class-specific access rights. Such access rights may also be established for authorized guests or non-members of the social network. In further embodiments, social resources may be offered and (re)allocated in a dynamic manner through real time usage and availability analysis.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在社交网络中分配资源的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，通过通用或成员类特定的访问权限来管理对社交网络和参与者社交设备的资源的访问。 也可以为授权的客人或非社交网络成员建立此类访问权限。 在另外的实施例中，可以通过实时使用和可用性分析以动态方式提供和重新分配社会资源。

公开(公告)号：US20130091216A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13603453

申请日：2012-09-05

Applicant: Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Wael William Diab ,  James D. Bennett ,  Harry S. Tyson, JR.

Inventor： Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Wael William Diab ,  James D. Bennett ,  Harry S. Tyson, JR.

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  G06Q10/101 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: A social networking system offers a variety of device service and support functions via automated social network (SNET) group associations. Such functions can include, for example, device registration and warranty services, update and upgrade services, maintenance and testing services, resource utilization reporting services, cloning services, usage tutorials and user group interactions, targeted advertising, etc. In various embodiments, support services may be offered upon automated docking of a social device with a SNET group, such as a manufacturer's SNET group. Selection of available services may be automated based on device profile data. Alternatively, services may be manually selected through a user interface provided by a member device or support service. In other embodiments, all or portions of a first device may be cloned on a second device, either on a persistent or temporary basis.

Abstract translation: 社交网络系统通过自动社交网络（SNET）小组协会提供各种设备服务和支持功能。 这些功能可以包括例如设备注册和保修服务，更新和升级服务，维护和测试服务，资源利用报告服务，克隆服务，使用教程和用户组交互，有针对性的广告等。在各种实施例中，支持服务 可以在社交设备与SNET组（例如制造商的SNET组）自动对接时提供。 可以根据设备配置文件数据自动选择可用的服务。 或者，可以通过由成员设备或支持服务提供的用户界面来手动选择服务。 在其他实施例中，第一设备的全部或部分可以在持久或临时的基础上克隆在第二设备上。

公开(公告)号：US20130053657A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13498546

申请日：2010-09-27

Applicant: Witold Andrew Ziarno ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Witold Andrew Ziarno ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/0444 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/34 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00034 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/00142 ,  A61B1/00177 ,  A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/303 ,  A61B5/035 ,  A61B5/0444 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/4318 ,  A61B5/4343 ,  A61B5/4839 ,  A61B5/68 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B7/023 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4416 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B17/425 ,  A61N5/0603 ,  A61N2005/0611 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H15/00 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: Various types of intravaginal monitoring devices (IMD) along with various supporting medical and computing devices within a communication network service pluralities of femal reproductive systems An IMD alone or with assistance from one or more supporting systems assists in detection, monitoring, therapy delivery and efficacy evaluations of various types of physiologic conditions of the various femal reproductive systems Exemplary conditions include those related to pregnancy, premature birth, fertility, ovulation, diseases, infections, fluids, flora, pre-cancerous conditions, cancer, non-human animal estrus, etc Various types of IMDs include those with multiple sensors within a housing sized for at least partial insertion into a vaginal channel of a reproductive system In some IMDs, only a single sensor such as an optical imager might be found, while in others multiple such imagers and as temperature, pH, glucose, electrolyte, sonogram, magnetic resonance, pressure, ultrasound, microphone, etc, sensors can also be included.

Abstract translation: 各种类型的阴道内监测设备（IMD）以及通信网络服务中的各种支持医疗和计算设备多个女性生殖系统单独的IMD或来自一个或多个支持系统的帮助的IMD有助于检测，监测，治疗递送和功效评估 各种女性生殖系统的各种生理条件的示例性条件包括与怀孕，早产，生殖力，排卵，疾病，感染，流体，菌群，癌前病症，癌症，非人类动物发情相关的那些等的各种 IMD的类型包括在外壳内具有多个传感器的尺寸，用于至少部分地插入生殖系统的阴道通道中。在一些IMD中，可能仅发现诸如光学成像仪的单个传感器，而在其他IMD中，多个这样的成像器和 温度，pH，葡萄糖，电解质，超声波，磁共振，压力，超声，微 磨牙等，传感器也可以包括在内。

公开(公告)号：US08355757B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-15

申请号：US11298355

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Arya Behzad ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Arya Behzad ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04W52/0209 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W52/0245 ,  Y02D70/1222 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/168

Abstract: A system and method providing low-power operation in a multimode communication device. Various aspects of the present invention may, for example, include at least one radio module that is adapted to communicate in a plurality of communication modes. The at least one radio module may also be adapted to operate in at least a first power-save mode. At least one module may, for example, be adapted to analyze at least one non-informational aspect of a signal (e.g., a received radio signal) to determine whether a first communication network corresponding to a first communication mode of the plurality of communication modes might be available. The at least one module may then, for example, be adapted to determine, based at least in part on the determined availability of the first communication network, whether to operate the at least one radio module in a respective mode other than the first power-save mode.

Abstract translation: 一种在多模通信设备中提供低功率操作的系统和方法。 本发明的各个方面可以例如包括适于以多种通信模式通信的至少一个无线电模块。 所述至少一个无线电模块还可以适于在至少第一省电模式下操作。 至少一个模块可以例如适于分析信号的至少一个非信息方面（例如，接收的无线电信号），以确定对应于多个通信模式的第一通信模式的第一通信网络 可能可用。 然后，所述至少一个模块可以例如适于至少部分地基于所确定的第一通信网络的可用性来确定是否以除了第一电力网络之外的相应模式操作所述至少一个无线电模块， 保存模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130010857A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13619456

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: H04N7/26

CPC classification number: H04N19/577 ,  H04N19/115 ,  H04N19/164 ,  H04N19/177 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/66 ,  H04N19/85 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A communication device is operable to manage communication of data streams, which comprise data encoded utilizing scheme that generate plurality of frames with logical grouping and/or inter-frame dependencies, based on determination of network payload parameters that are utilized for the data transmission. Exemplary encoding schemes comprise MPEG encoding, which generates data streams comprised I-frames, P-frames and/or B-frames. Network packets that are utilized to perform data communication are generated such that packet payloads comprise only data corresponding to a single frame and/or logical grouping within the encoded data stream. Feedback from networking subsystem in the communication device may be provided during processing of the data streams to enable use of network payload parameters during encoding operations. Frame sizes may be adjusted, for example, so that a size of each frame is multiple of a size of a payload of the network packets that are utilized in data communication.

公开(公告)号：US20130007855A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13324084

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: James D. Bennett

Inventor： James D. Bennett

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445

Abstract: A Power Line Communications (PLC) device includes a processing module, memory, a Wireless Local Area Network interface (WLAN I/F), and a PLC communication interface (PLC I/F). When operating as a client device, the PLC device establishes communications with a premises communication device via the PLC I/F, requests WLAN service from the premises communication device via the PLC I/F, receives WLAN access credentials from the premises communication device via the PLC I/F, and accesses a WLAN via the WLAN I/F using the WLAN access credentials. The PLC device communicates with a client device via the PLC I/F, receives a WLAN service request from the client device via the PLC I/F, validates the client device for WLAN service, and transmits WLAN access credentials to the client device via the PLC I/F. The PLC device may also support backchannel operations such as financial transactions, key exchanges, encryption support, all via the PLC I/F.

Abstract translation: 电力线通信（PLC）设备包括处理模块，存储器，无线局域网接口（WLAN I / F）和PLC通信接口（PLC I / F）。 当作为客户端设备操作时，PLC设备通过PLC I / F建立与房屋通信设备的通信，经由PLC I / F从房屋通信设备请求WLAN服务，经由该I / F从房屋通信设备接收WLAN接入凭证 PLC I / F，并使用WLAN访问凭证通过WLAN I / F访问WLAN。 PLC设备通过PLC I / F与客户端设备进行通信，通过PLC I / F从客户端设备接收WLAN服务请求，验证客户端设备进行WLAN业务，并通过WLAN接口向客户端设备发送WLAN接入证书 PLC I / F。 PLC设备还可以通过PLC I / F支持诸如金融交易，密钥交换，加密支持等后向信道操作。

公开(公告)号：US08344240B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12323448

申请日：2008-11-25

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Bruce E. Garlick

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Bruce E. Garlick

IPC: H02N6/00 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: F21L4/02 ,  H01L31/145 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02B10/12

Abstract: A solar power generation system containing a plurality of roofing tiles, each of which containing a housing that encloses photovoltaic panels, solar panel control systems and light sources (light source). The housing and solar panel control system, in addition, may also contain modules and assemblies such as solar panel processing circuitry, communication and power interfaces, heater assembly, electrical rotational assembly, self cleaning assembly, and so forth. For optimal functioning, it is essential that all these modules incorporated within the housing function properly. The light sources are communicatively coupled to the solar panel processing circuitry and a central control unit; and are operable to produce a visible output. The light sources identify a solar panel among plurality of solar panels of the solar power generation system, and display a visible light that indicates operating condition of that solar panel. The visible light may indicate, for instance, problems related to the maintenance, cleaning, solar panel positional adjustment, and heater assembly. The visible light may also indicate operational conditions of a plurality of solar panels, within a block of roofing tiles; where rest of the roofing tiles are incorporated with minimum number of light sources, to minimize the cost. In addition, the visible output may display colorful holiday lighting and advertisements, especially at the roofing edges.

Abstract translation: 一种包含多个屋顶瓦的太阳能发电系统，每个瓦片包含封闭光伏板，太阳能面板控制系统和光源（光源）的壳体。 此外，外壳和太阳能电池板控制系统还可以包含模块和组件，例如太阳能电池板处理电路，通信和电源接口，加热器组件，电动旋转组件，自清洁组件等。 为了获得最佳的功能，所有这些模块中所包含的所有模块都必须正常运行。 光源通信地耦合到太阳能电池板处理电路和中央控制单元; 并且可操作以产生可见的输出。 光源识别太阳能发电系统的多个太阳能电池板中的太阳能电池板，并显示指示该太阳能电池板的工作状态的可见光。 可见光可以指示例如与维护，清洁，太阳能电池板位置调节和加热器组装有关的问题。 可见光还可以指示在屋顶瓦块内的多个太阳能电池板的操作条件; 其中屋顶瓦的其余部分结合有最少数量的光源，以最小化成本。 此外，可见的输出可能会显示丰富多彩的假日照明和广告，特别是在屋顶边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20120323673A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13590929

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：US20120323672A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13590814

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。