公开(公告)号：US20080155404A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11644043

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/063118 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for calendar-based coverage monitoring are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving a coverage rule defining multiple covering entities for performing an activity for a covered entity and at least one period of time during which the multiple covering entities is to perform the activity. Individual calendars for the multiple covering entities are monitored and a change in one of the calendars is detected. It is then determined whether the change causes the coverage rule to be violated, and in response to determining that the change causes the coverage rule to be violated, a notification indicating violation of the coverage rule is generated.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于基于日历的覆盖监测的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 根据一个方面，一种方法包括接收定义多个覆盖实体的覆盖规则，用于执行被覆盖实体的活动以及多个覆盖实体将在该时段期间进行该活动。 监视多个覆盖实体的个别日历，并检测其中一个日历的更改。 然后确定改变是否导致覆盖规则被违反，并且响应于确定该更改导致覆盖规则被违反，生成指示违反覆盖规则的通知。

公开(公告)号：US20080002961A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11427415

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G03B3/10

CPC classification number: G03B13/30

Abstract: A method and system are described for providing background blurring when capturing an image using an image capture device. According to one aspect, input is received for initiating an image capture process for capturing an image of a subject at an image capture device. A focus value corresponding to a focus distance that is less than a distance between the subject and the image capture device and that keeps the subject within a depth of field corresponding to the focus distance is automatically determined. The image is captured using the determined focus value.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在使用图像捕获装置拍摄图像时提供背景模糊的方法和系统。 根据一个方面，接收用于启动用于在图像捕获装置捕获被摄体的图像的图像捕获处理的输入。 自动确定对应于与被摄体和图像拍摄装置之间的距离小并将被摄体保持在与焦距相对应的景深内的对焦距离的对焦值。 使用确定的焦点值捕获图像。

公开(公告)号：US06731323B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US10119519

申请日：2002-04-10

Applicant: J. Smith Doss ,  John R. Hind ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  James M. Mathewson, II ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： J. Smith Doss ,  John R. Hind ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  James M. Mathewson, II ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: H04N714

CPC classification number: H04N7/147

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer program products, and methods of doing business by using various types of media to enhance greetings and/or responses provided to users of communication systems, for example by providing music or sound for a telephone caller, or video or image for a video phone caller, or any of these types of media or an executable program for a message sender who is using an e-mail system or an instant messaging system. In preferred embodiments, information from an intended message recipient's calendar (and/or context) is used when selecting the media to enhance a greeting/response, thereby providing contextual information for the message sender. In alternative embodiments, the selection is based on one or more factors such as information stored in user profiles. The disclosed techniques enable alleviating some of the problems that result from distance communication (as contrasted to face-to-face communication), and may also make distance communication more enjoyable and/or more productive. Adaptations are also disclosed for a calling-party scenario.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统，计算机程序产品和通过使用各种类型的媒体进行业务的方法来增强向通信系统的用户提供的问候和/或响应，例如通过为电话呼叫者提供音乐或声音，或者为视频或图像提供视频或图像 视频电话呼叫者，或任何这些类型的媒体或用于使用电子邮件系统或即时消息系统的消息发送者的可执行程序。 在优选实施例中，当选择媒体以增强问候/响应时，使用来自预期消息接收者的日历（和/或上下文）的信息，从而为消息发送者提供上下文信息。 在替代实施例中，选择基于一个或多个因素，例如存储在用户简档中的信息。 所公开的技术能够减轻距离通信（与面对面通信相反）导致的一些问题，并且还可以使距离通信更愉快和/或更有成效。 还针对主叫方场景披露了适应性。

公开(公告)号：US09330190B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US11609065

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06F17/3089 ,  H04L67/24

Abstract: A method for providing data handling information for use by a client of a pub/sub service to handle data published by the pub/sub service includes receiving a subscription request to a data tuple that includes source data from a client of the pub/sub service. When the request is received, a first subscription is provided for the client to the data tuple and a second subscription, distinct from the first subscription, is automatically provided for the client to a data handling tuple that is associated with the data tuple and that includes data handling information defining how the source data of the data tuple is to be handled by the client. A first notification message including the source data is generated and a second notification message, distinct from the first notification message, is generated that includes the data handling information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供数据处理信息的方法，供客户端使用，用于处理由酒吧/子服务发布的数据的数据处理信息包括：向包括源数据的数据元组接收订阅请求，该数据元组包括来自该公共/子服务的客户端的源数据 。 当接收到请求时，为客户端提供第一订阅给数据元组，并且与客户端自动提供与第一订阅不同的第二订阅用于与数据元组相关联的数据处理元组，并且包括 定义数据元组的源数据如何由客户端处理的数据处理信息。 产生包括源数据的第一通知消息，并且生成包含数据处理信息的与第一通知消息不同的第二通知消息。

公开(公告)号：US20120259672A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13525879

申请日：2012-06-18

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06Q10/10

CPC classification number: G06Q10/063118 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for calendar-based coverage monitoring are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving a coverage rule defining at least one covering entity for performing an activity for a covered entity and at least one period of time during which the multiple covering entities is to perform the activity. Individual calendars for the at least one covering entity are monitored and a change in one of the calendars is detected. It is then determined whether the change causes a threshold criteria to be met, and in response to determining that the change causes the coverage rule to be violated, a coverage warning notification indicating a potential for violation of the coverage rule is automatically generated.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于基于日历的覆盖监测的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 根据一个方面，一种方法包括：接收限定至少一个覆盖实体的覆盖规则，用于执行被覆盖实体的活动以及所述多个覆盖实体将在该时段期间执行所述活动。 对至少一个覆盖实体的个人日历进行监控，并检测其中一个日历的更改。 然后，确定改变是否导致阈值标准被满足，并且响应于确定该改变导致覆盖规则被违反，自动生成指示违反覆盖规则的可能性的覆盖警告通知。

公开(公告)号：US08260131B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US13150304

申请日：2011-06-01

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G03B3/10 ,  G03B13/34

CPC classification number: G03B13/30

Abstract: Background blurring is provided when capturing an image using an image capture device. Input is received for initiating an image capture process for capturing an image at an image capture device. A background is automatically blurred based on a depth of field automatically adjusted towards the image capture device for capturing the image with background blurring in response to receiving the input for initiating the image capture process.

Abstract translation: 当使用图像捕获装置拍摄图像时，提供背景模糊。 接收到用于启动用于在图像捕获装置处捕获图像的图像捕获处理的输入。 基于对于图像捕获装置自动调整的景深，背景被自动地模糊，以响应于接收到用于启动图像捕获过程的输入而用背景模糊来捕获图像。

公开(公告)号：US08229994B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US11428914

申请日：2006-07-06

Applicant: Renee M. Kovales ,  Andrew N. Capella ,  Mary A. Curran ,  Haim Schneider ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Renee M. Kovales ,  Andrew N. Capella ,  Mary A. Curran ,  Haim Schneider ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/26 ,  G06Q10/10

Abstract: A first data store is provided for storing individual subscriptions, including match criteria and an action specification. A second data store is also provided for storing group subscriptions, including a use counter and a list of pointers to the individual subscriptions. When a new individual subscription is submitted, it is registered/stored in the individual subscription data store. Upon registration, its criteria are checked against the criteria of existing subscriptions in the group subscription data store. If there is a match, a use counter corresponding to the matching group subscription is incremented, and a pointer is added to a list of pointers to associate the matching group subscription with the individual subscription. If there is not a match, a new group subscription is added to the group subscription data store, and the group subscription is registered with the pub/sub engine. A use counter corresponding to the group subscription is incremented, and a pointer is added to a list of pointers.

Abstract translation: 提供第一数据存储用于存储单个订阅，包括匹配标准和动作规范。 还提供第二数据存储用于存储组订阅，包括使用计数器和指向各个订阅的指针的列表。 当提交新的个人订阅时，它被注册/存储在单独的订阅数据存储中。 注册后，根据组订阅数据存储中现有订阅的标准检查其标准。 如果存在匹配，则对应于匹配组订阅的使用计数器增加，并且将指针添加到指针列表以将匹配组订阅与单独订阅相关联。 如果没有匹配，则向组订阅数据存储添加新的组订阅，并且该组订阅被注册到pub / sub引擎。 对应于组订阅的使用计数器增加，并且指针被添加到指针列表。

公开(公告)号：US07949554B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US11644043

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/063118 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for calendar-based coverage monitoring are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving a coverage rule defining multiple covering entities for performing an activity for a covered entity and at least one period of time during which the multiple covering entities is to perform the activity. Individual calendars for the multiple covering entities are monitored and a change in one of the calendars is detected. It is then determined whether the change causes the coverage rule to be violated, and in response to determining that the change causes the coverage rule to be violated, a notification indicating violation of the coverage rule is generated.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于基于日历的覆盖监测的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 根据一个方面，一种方法包括接收定义多个覆盖实体的覆盖规则，用于执行被覆盖实体的活动以及多个覆盖实体将在该时段期间进行该活动。 监视多个覆盖实体的个别日历，并检测其中一个日历的更改。 然后确定改变是否导致覆盖规则被违反，并且响应于确定该更改导致覆盖规则被违反，生成指示违反覆盖规则的通知。

公开(公告)号：US20100097516A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12645901

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G03B13/18

CPC classification number: G03B13/30

Abstract: A method and system are described for providing background blurring when capturing an image using an image capture device. According to one aspect, input is received for initiating an image capture process for capturing an image of a subject at an image capture device. A depth of field for capturing the image of the subject in a half of the depth of field furthest from the image capture device is automatically determined. The image is captured using the automatically adjusted depth of field to provide background blurring in the captured image.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在使用图像捕获装置拍摄图像时提供背景模糊的方法和系统。 根据一个方面，接收用于启动用于在图像捕获装置捕获被摄体的图像的图像捕获处理的输入。 自动确定用于在离图像拍摄装置最远的景深的一半中拍摄被摄体的图像的景深。 使用自动调整的景深来捕获图像，以在捕获的图像中提供背景模糊。

公开(公告)号：US07617308B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US12183356

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

Inventor： J. Smith Doss ,  Renee M. Kovales ,  Diane P. Pozefsky ,  Robert J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/109

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for detecting and resolving conflicts in context information from various sources. That information may be used to automatically update one or more context sources and/or to validate or invalidate (until further notice or for a period of time) input from one or more context sources. Or, the updates can be made in response to the user's instructions. Rules are used in preferred embodiments to dictate the conflict resolution approach for individual users. Updating the context source is particularly useful when the source is an electronic calendar. Updates that may be made to the calendar include adding, deleting, or changing scheduled events and/or working hours. Invalidating data from a context source is particularly useful for lost, forgotten, misplaced, or loaned devices. Marking data from a context source as valid is preferably done when harmony among several context sources is detected. Context suppliers may be notified of errors or discrepancies in their context data.