公开(公告)号：US08060386B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12433720

申请日：2009-04-30

Applicant: Peter W. Stevenson ,  Kevin C. Dunn ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Peter W. Stevenson ,  Kevin C. Dunn ,  Michael Mills

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0631 ,  G06N3/006 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods employing branded virtual characters across multiple network platforms throughout various stages of complex transactions (eg, selling insurance). These characters initially engage prospective customers on a network platform, such as a social network, and persist over time across other network platforms (eg, university and company websites) to educate consumers until they are ready to purchase—from their “trusted advisor”—particular products and services offered by various providers. Even after completing transactions, these characters continue to provide various services, such as notifying a customer whose circumstances have changed of a relevant product or service, while remaining available to answer questions and provide information upon demand. By employing a semi-automated model, the system of the present invention can answer many questions via predetermined vignettes and automated answers generated by expert systems, while still utilizing live human experts (often transparently) when necessary.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括在复杂交易的各个阶段（例如销售保险）中跨多个网络平台采用品牌虚拟角色的系统和方法。 这些角色最初在网络平台（如社交网络）上接触潜在客户，并在其他网络平台（例如大学和公司网站）上持续存在，以便教育消费者，直到他们准备购买 - 从他们的“值得信赖的顾问” 各种提供商提供的特定产品和服务。 即使在完成交易之后，这些字符也将继续提供各种服务，例如通知有相关产品或服务发生变化的客户，同时可以回答问题并按要求提供信息。 通过采用半自动化模型，本发明的系统可以通过预定的小插曲和由专家系统产生的自动答案来回答许多问题，同时在必要时仍然利用现场人类专家（通常是透明的）。

公开(公告)号：US07991133B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US11240272

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  Marius Goldenberg ,  Yan Zhou ,  Jeffrey Whaley

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  Marius Goldenberg ,  Yan Zhou ,  Jeffrey Whaley

IPC: H04M15/00 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04M15/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, a subscriber line interface circuit includes circuitry to generate metering pulses for insertion onto a subscriber line. The circuitry includes an audio path and a pulse metering path, where the pulse metering path includes a metering generator to generate a digital sine wave from a plurality of stored values, a first interpolator to interpolate the digital sine wave, a filter to filter the interpolated digital sine wave, and a second interpolator to interpolate the filtered interpolated digital sine wave.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用户线接口电路包括用于产生用于插入用户线路的计量脉冲的电路。 电路包括音频路径和脉冲测量路径，其中脉冲测量路径包括计量发生器，用于从多个存储值产生数字正弦波，第一内插器来内插数字正弦波，滤波器以对内插进行滤波 数字正弦波和第二内插器来内插经滤波的内插数字正弦波。

公开(公告)号：US07404194B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US10719641

申请日：2003-11-21

Applicant: Andrew Wason ,  Michael Mills ,  Chris O'Brien ,  Bruce A. Wallace

Inventor： Andrew Wason ,  Michael Mills ,  Chris O'Brien ,  Bruce A. Wallace

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4437 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04N7/52 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4381 ,  H04N21/4431 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8193

Abstract: This invention is a synchronization abstraction layer (SAL) providing a uniform interface to frameworks operating on sequenced flow data. It allows content developers to design and build interactive content that will operate interchangeably in different multimedia frameworks (e.g., Apple Computer, Inc.'s QuickTime™, Microsoft Corporation's NetShow™, RealNetworks, Inc.'s RealPlayer™, Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s Java™ Media Framework) and on different hardware platforms (e.g., desktop PC, Macintosh™, Television set-top boxes such as those from General Instrument Corporation and Scientific Atlanta Inc., Inc., Internet appliances such as AOL™-TV, and other appliances, e.g., a kitchen Internet radio). The uniform interface is independent of the particular framework and the platform on which the SAL is implemented, so that a single instance of content, whether created in Java™, JavaScript, VBscript, HTML, XML, or some other language, can run appropriately on different hardware, e.g., on a Television set-top and on a desktop PC.In one realization, the synchronization abstraction layer provides a Java™ VIRTUAL MACHINE (JVM) interface for running Java™ plug-ins for streaming media applications such as Real Networks, Inc.'s RealPlayer™, Microsoft Corporation's Windows Media Technologies (NetShow™), Apple Computer, Inc.'s QuickTime™, Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s Java™ Media Framework. The JVM interface allows third-party developers to design platform- and framework-independent plug-ins for streaming media applications.This invention allows content providers to use plug-ins or compatible software objects (such as Java™ applets) to build, for example, interactive streaming media content that is fully interactive but independent of the particular underlying hardware and software technologies, such as RealNetworks™ G2, Microsoft Corporation's NetShow™, a desktop PC, or a television.

公开(公告)号：US20070256928A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11418271

申请日：2006-05-04

Applicant: Samuel Sutton ,  Michael Mills ,  Craig Wilkinson

Inventor： Samuel Sutton ,  Michael Mills ,  Craig Wilkinson

IPC: C23C14/00

CPC classification number: C23C14/0682 ,  C23C14/3407 ,  C23C14/562

Abstract: Method and apparatus for sputter coating an insulated wire with a silicon and metal alloy, to provide the wire with sufficient surface conductivity to protect against build-up of electrostatic charge. A sputtering target of silicon has a metal plate positioned close enough to the sputtering site on the target to permit metal atoms to be dislodged by sputtered silicon, and deposited with the silicon to form an alloy. In the disclosed form of the invention, the wire is insulated with a polyimide material and the metal alloyed with silicon in the sputtered coating is stainless steel.

Abstract translation: 用硅和金属合金溅射涂覆绝缘电线的方法和装置，为电线提供足够的表面电导率，以防止积聚静电电荷。 硅的溅射靶具有与靶上的溅射位置足够接近的金属板，以允许金属原子被溅射硅移走，并沉积硅以形成合金。 在本发明的公开形式中，线用聚酰亚胺材料绝缘，并且在溅射涂层中与硅合金的金属是不锈钢。

公开(公告)号：US20070007612A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11475725

申请日：2006-06-27

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  James Coffin

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  James Coffin

IPC: H01L31/0203

CPC classification number: H01L33/54 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  B29C45/14655 ,  B29C45/401 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2924/01077 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/12043 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/1815 ,  Y10S425/808 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: An optoelectronic component has a lens that is formed in the surface of an encapsulant surrounding a semiconductor diode element. With respect to emitters, the lens reduces internal reflection and reduces dispersion to increase overall efficiency. With respect to detectors, the lens focuses photons on the active area of the detector, increasing detector sensitivity, which allows a detector having a reduced size and reduced cost for a given application. The lens portion of the encapsulant is generally non-protruding from the surrounding portions of the encapsulant reducing contact surface pressure caused by the optoelectronic component. This non-protruding lens is particularly useful in pulse oximetry sensor applications. The lens is advantageously formed with a contoured-tip ejector pin incorporated into the encapsulant transfer mold, and the lens shape facilitates mold release.

Abstract translation: 光电子部件具有形成在围绕半导体二极管元件的密封剂的表面中的透镜。 对于发射器，透镜减少内部反射并减小色散以提高总体效率。 相对于检测器，透镜将光子聚焦在检测器的有效区域上，增加检测器灵敏度，这允许检测器具有减小的尺寸并且降低给定应用的成本。 密封剂的透镜部分通常不从密封剂的周围部分突出，从而减少由光电子部件引起的接触表面压力。 该非突出透镜在脉搏血氧测定传感器应用中特别有用。 透镜有利地形成有结合到密封剂转移模具中的轮廓顶端顶针，并且透镜形状有助于脱模。

公开(公告)号：US20060048297A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11223579

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: Michael Mills

Inventor： Michael Mills

IPC: A61G7/10

CPC classification number: A61G7/1017 ,  A61G7/1046 ,  A61G7/1051 ,  A61G7/1061 ,  A61G7/1067 ,  A61G7/1078 ,  A61G2200/34 ,  A61G2200/52 ,  A61G2203/12

Abstract: A movable lifting device may be used to move a person from one position to another, such as from a wheelchair into a vehicle seat. The device is collapsible such that it may be easily stored or transported and easily assembled for use. The device may include controllable parts for moving the device and operating the device.

Abstract translation: 可移动的提升装置可以用于将人从一个位置移动到另一个位置，例如从轮椅进入车辆座椅。 该装置是可折叠的，使得其可容易地储存或运输并且容易组装使用。 设备可以包括用于移动设备和操作设备的可控部件。

公开(公告)号：US20060036230A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10918038

申请日：2004-08-13

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  Mark Peltier

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  Mark Peltier

IPC: A61F13/15

CPC classification number: A61F13/5633 ,  A61F2013/8497

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis having a longitudinal centerline and an outwardly-facing surface and an inwardly-facing surface, the chassis adapted to extend from a back waist area of a wearer to a front waist area of a wearer with the inwardly-facing surface overlying the crotch area of the wearer, the chassis including a first front waist region, a second back waist region and a crotch region; and a fastening system comprising at least one first fastening element and a landing member engagable with the at least one first fastening element on opposing waist regions wherein the landing member has a top edge and a bottom edge wherein at least the top edge is nonlinear and provided with a multitude of upstanding features.

Abstract translation: 一种一次性吸收制品，其包括具有纵向中心线和面向外的表面和面向内的表面的底架，所述底座适于从穿着者的后腰部区域向穿着者的前腰部区域延伸， 所述底盘包括第一前腰围区域，第二后腰围区域和裆部区域; 以及紧固系统，其包括至少一个第一紧固元件和可与所述至少一个第一紧固元件接合在相对的腰部区域上的着陆部件，其中所述着陆部件具有顶部边缘和底部边缘，其中至少所述顶部边缘是非线性的并且提供 具有众多直观的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20050147236A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10750415

申请日：2003-12-31

Applicant: Michael Mills

Inventor： Michael Mills

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H04M19/08

CPC classification number: H04M19/08

Abstract: A variable power supply is controlled to supply power at approximately a first supply level for an electronic device. The variable power supply is controlled to control a transition of the power from approximately the first supply level toward a second supply level prior to controlling the variable power supply to supply power at approximately the second supply level for the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 控制可变电源以为大约电子设备提供电源。 控制可变电源以在控制可变电源之前控制电力从大约第一电源电平向第二电源电平的转变，以为电子设备提供大约第二电源电平的电力。

公开(公告)号：US06731381B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09794837

申请日：2001-02-27

Applicant: Chinlon Lin ,  Michael Mills ,  Morten Nissov

Inventor： Chinlon Lin ,  Michael Mills ,  Morten Nissov

IPC: G01N2100

CPC classification number: H04B10/0731 ,  H01S3/0014 ,  H01S3/06754 ,  H01S3/1608

Abstract: A test apparatus includes a broadband noise source, a test station, and a spectrum analyzer. A method using the test apparatus to measure the spectral gain of an erbium doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) under test includes steps of providing an optical signal from a broadband noise source to an input of the EDFA under test, measuring a power at a test wavelength at an output of the EDFA under test, adjusting the test wavelength, and repeating the steps of measuring and adjusting for a predetermined number of times.

Abstract translation: 测试装置包括宽带噪声源，测试台和频谱分析仪。 使用测试装置测量被测掺铒光纤放大器（EDFA）的光谱增益的方法包括以下步骤：将宽带噪声源的光信号提供给被测EDFA的输入，测量测试波长的功率 在测试的EDFA的输出端，调整测试波长，并重复测量和调整预定次数的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US06594532B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US09991919

申请日：2001-11-26

Applicant: Michael Mills

Inventor： Michael Mills

IPC: G05B1918

CPC classification number: G01B21/042 ,  G01B7/008 ,  G01B7/28 ,  G01B7/34

Abstract: A measurement probe is carried by a carriage movable in a first direction to cause the measurement probe to traverse a measurement path across a surface of an object received by a support surface to provide measurement data representing variations in a second direction different from the first direction of surface features along the measurement path. The support surface is movable in a third direction different from the first and second directions. Measurement of a surface area is effected by controlling the carriage to cause the measurement probe to traverse a plurality of measurement paths across an area of the surface of an object mounted on the support surface and by controlling the support surface to move in the third direction after each measurement path traverse. Measurement data thus obtained for a reference sphere of previously known radius is used to determine the relative orientation of the first and third directions. Measurement data provided by the measurement probe may then be corrected in accordance with any error in the determined relative orientations of the first and third directions.

Abstract translation: 测量探头由可沿第一方向运动的托架承载，以使得测量探针穿过由支撑表面接收的物体的表面上的测量路径，以提供表示与第一方向不同的第二方向的变化的测量数据 表面特征沿着测量路径。 支撑表面可在不同于第一和第二方向的第三方向上移动。 通过控制滑架来测量表面积，使得测量探针穿过安装在支撑表面上的物体的表面的区域上的多个测量路径，并且通过控制支撑表面沿着第三方向在第三方向之后移动。 每个测量路径遍历。 使用如此获得的对于先前已知半径的参考球的测量数据来确定第一和第三方向的相对取向。 然后可以根据确定的第一和第三方向的相对取向中的任何误差校正由测量探针提供的测量数据。