公开(公告)号：US20070220045A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11276937

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: Ronald Morris ,  Charles Migos ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Ronald Morris ,  Charles Migos ,  David Sloo

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/30053 ,  G06F17/30061 ,  G06F17/30274

Abstract: A media discovery module (MDM) is described that facilitates a user's access to desired media items. The MDM presents a series of arrays of media items to the user. The user's selection within any array governs the composition of media items that are presented in a subsequent array. Different linking criteria can define the relationship among arrays. In one case, the MDM uses a time-based linking criterion, allowing a user to examine a media item at increasing levels of temporal granularity. In another case, the MDM uses a subject matter-based criterion, allowing a user to examine one or more media items at increasing levels of detail with respect to a subject matter index. The MDM can employ various tools to establish the relationship among media items, including image analysis tools, audio analysis tools, metadata analysis tools, and so on.

Abstract translation: 描述了便于用户访问期望的媒体项目的媒体发现模块（MDM）。 MDM向用户呈现一系列媒体项目。 用户在任何阵列内的选择决定了后续阵列中呈现的媒体项目的组成。 不同的链接标准可以定义数组之间的关系。 在一种情况下，MDM使用基于时间的链接标准，允许用户以增加的时间粒度水平来检查媒体项目。 在另一种情况下，MDM使用基于主题的标准，允许用户以关于主题索引的增加的细节水平来检查一个或多个媒体项目。 MDM可以使用各种工具来建立媒体项目之间的关系，包括图像分析工具，音频分析工具，元数据分析工具等。

公开(公告)号：US20060294545A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11165923

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Ronald Morris ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Ronald Morris ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: A system coupled to a display device, such as, for example, a television, having a screen. The system display media content on the screen. The system receives a command to display on the screen an electronic program guide. In response to the command, the system displays, concurrently with displaying the media content, a first dynamic video program within a first portion of the screen.

Abstract translation: 耦合到具有屏幕的诸如电视机的显示装置的系统。 系统在屏幕上显示媒体内容。 该系统接收一个在屏幕上显示电子节目指南的命令。 响应于该命令，系统同时显示媒体内容，在屏幕的第一部分内显示第一动态视频节目。

公开(公告)号：US20050278739A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10859312

申请日：2004-06-01

Applicant: Jeff Yaksick ,  David Sloo ,  Elizabeth McEnroe ,  Mike Cleron

Inventor： Jeff Yaksick ,  David Sloo ,  Elizabeth McEnroe ,  Mike Cleron

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: Video insertion is described for unavailable content. In an implementation, a method includes determining whether a portion of each of a plurality of content items is available for output by a client and generating an EPG for output by the client. The EPG includes a plurality of cells, each of which describes a respective one of the content items. The EPG is configured based on the determining such that when the portion of the respective content item is available, the EPG includes the portion when output, and otherwise the EPG includes a video insertion when output that does not include the portion.

Abstract translation: 针对不可用内容描述视频插入。 在实现中，一种方法包括确定多个内容项目中的每一个的一部分是否可供客户端输出并且生成用于由客户端输出的EPG。 EPG包括多个单元，每个单元描述相应的一个内容项。 EPG基于确定使得当相应内容项的部分可用时，EPG包括输出时的部分，否则当输出不包括该部分时，EPG包括视频插入。

公开(公告)号：US20050097606A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10699940

申请日：2003-11-03

Applicant: Thomas Scott ,  David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

Inventor： Thomas Scott ,  David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/16 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4312 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: An exemplary multi-axis television navigation system defines television navigation axes according to attributes of television programs. In one implementation, if a television program has an attribute defining an axis, then the exemplary system links a predefined database query associated with the axis to metadata for the television program. When launched, the predefined query returns a sequence of navigable television programs having the attribute that defines the axis.

Abstract translation: 示例性的多轴电视导航系统根据电视节目的属性来定义电视导航轴。 在一个实现中，如果电视节目具有定义轴的属性，则示例性系统将与轴相关联的预定义数据库查询链接到用于电视节目的元数据。 当启动时，预定义的查询返回具有定义轴的属性的可导航电视节目序列。

公开(公告)号：US20050066278A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10665714

申请日：2003-09-19

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Ronald Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  Jeffrey Fassnacht

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Ronald Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  Jeffrey Fassnacht

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N7/16 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/44 ,  H04N5/44504 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N7/0122 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/440263 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to displaying full scale images with overlaid similar scaled images and a graphical user device in a display of a client device. The client device receives video streams of the full scale images and scaled images. The video streams are broadcast independent of one another, and a user of the client device may manipulate the format of the images of either or both streams, and/or place the scaled image on any portion of the full scaled image. The graphical user interface is placed so it does not obscure the scaled image. Alternatively a single video stream may be received by the client device. When a single video stream is received, the client device creates two video streams, one stream comprising full scale images and the other stream comprising scaled images. The full scale image is overlaid with the scaled image and the graphical user interface.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及在客户端设备的显示器中显示具有重叠的类似缩放图像的全尺寸图像和图形用户设备。 客户端设备接收全尺寸图像和缩放图像的视频流。 视频流彼此独立地广播，并且客户端设备的用户可以操纵一个或两个流的图像的格式，和/或将缩放的图像放置在完整比例的图像的任何部分上。 图形用户界面被放置，因此它不会遮蔽缩放的图像。 或者，客户端设备可以接收单个视频流。 当接收到单个视频流时，客户端设备创建两个视频流，一个流包括全尺度图像，另一个流包括缩放图像。 全尺寸图像与缩放图像和图形用户界面叠加。

公开(公告)号：US09104211B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US12984602

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Michael James Matas ,  Yoky Matsuoka

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Michael James Matas ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F25B49/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24D19/10

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A thermostat is described for controlling air temperature in a building. The time associated with causing the controlled air temperature to reach a target temperature is estimated and displayed to a user. Input from a user indicating the target temperature can be received and the estimating and displaying can be carried out in real time. The thermostat can be wall-mounted or the user input can be received and estimated time can be displayed using a remote device, for example that communicates wirelessly with other components of the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制建筑物中的空气温度的恒温器。 与使受控空气温度达到目标温度相关联的时间被估计并显示给用户。 可以接收到指示目标温度的用户的输入，并且可以实时地进行估计和显示。 恒温器可以是壁挂式的，或者可以接收用户输入，并且可以使用远程设备来显示估计时间，例如与HVAC系统的其他部件进行无线通信。

公开(公告)号：US09092040B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US12987257

申请日：2011-01-10

Applicant: Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F13/28 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method is described for identifying faults relating to an HVAC system, such a clogged filter. Sensor data is used to estimate HVAC system efficiency. Trends in system efficiency are then used to identify faults such as clogged filters. The sensor(s) can include one or more of the following types: optical sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, acoustic transducer, humidity sensor, resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, and infrared sensor. The efficiency estimation can also be based on conditions external to the building, such as data from exterior sensors and/or data gathered from third parties such as government or private weather stations. The efficiency estimation can also be based on performance metrics such as the time used to reach a set point temperature. The fault identification includes filtering out non-fault related events.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于识别与HVAC系统相关的故障的方法，这种堵塞的过滤器。 传感器数据用于估算HVAC系统的效率。 然后系统效率的趋势用于识别过滤器堵塞等故障。 传感器可以包括以下类型中的一种或多种：光学传感器，温度传感器，压力传感器，声学传感器，湿度传感器，电阻式传感器，电容传感器和红外传感器。 效率估计还可以基于建筑外部的条件，例如来自外部传感器的数据和/或从第三方（例如政府或私人气象站）收集的数据。 效率估计也可以基于诸如达到设定点温度的时间等性能指标。 故障识别包括过滤非故障相关事件。

公开(公告)号：US08984577B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US12877910

申请日：2010-09-08

Applicant: James Baldwin ,  Dennis George Cronin ,  Ron Morris ,  David Sloo

Inventor： James Baldwin ,  Dennis George Cronin ,  Ron Morris ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/658

CPC classification number: H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: A light source package for selectively interrupting power to a light source is provided. An optical element is positioned to reflect a reflected portion of the light from the light source. The reflected portion impinges upon a base that includes a roof panel with a light source side and a sensor side that is opposite to the light source side. The light source side of the roof panel receives the reflected portion of the light and transmits a transmitted portion of the light through the roof panel. The sensor side of the roof panel includes a recess in which a sensing component is located. The sensing component receives the transmitted portion of the light and is configured to interrupt power to the light source when the transmitted portion of the light is below a threshold.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于选择性地中断光源的光源的光源封装。 光学元件被定位成反射来自光源的光的反射部分。 反射部分照射在包括具有光源侧的顶板和与光源侧相对的传感器侧的基座上。 屋顶面板的光源侧接收光的反射部分，并透过屋顶板透过的光透射部分。 顶板的传感器侧包括凹部，感测部件位于该凹部中。 感测组件接收光的发射部分，并且被配置为当光的透射部分低于阈值时中断对光源的电力。

公开(公告)号：USD697930S1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US29404104

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Thomas Crabtree ,  David Sloo ,  Timo A. Bruck ,  Michael J. Matas

Designer： Thomas Crabtree ,  David Sloo ,  Timo A. Bruck ,  Michael J. Matas

公开(公告)号：US08375405B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US11717458

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Ronald A. Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  David Sloo ,  Ted Ludvig ,  Wieyang Lin

Inventor： Ronald A. Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  David Sloo ,  Ted Ludvig ,  Wieyang Lin

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/26603 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Various technologies for delivering contextual television advertisement are described. A user selection of a media title is received. The media title has an associated set of contextual metadata that includes information regarding the media title. A request for the media title is forwarded to a first server and an advertisement request including the set of contextual metadata is forwarded to a second server. The second server uses the set of contextual metadata to retrieve contextual television advertisement information. The contextual television advertisement information and the media title are received from the second server and the first server respectively. Also, the contextual television advertisement information and the media title are played.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于传送上下文电视广告的各种技术。 接收到媒体标题的用户选择。 媒体标题具有包括关于媒体标题的信息的关联的一组上下文元数据。 将媒体标题的请求转发到第一服务器，并且将包括一组上下文元数据的广告请求转发到第二服务器。 第二台服务器使用一组上下文元数据来检索上下文电视广告信息。 分别从第二服务器和第一服务器接收上下文电视广告信息和媒体标题。 此外，播放上下文电视广告信息和媒体标题。