公开(公告)号：US09237524B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US13570606

申请日：2012-08-09

Applicant: Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei ,  Kwok Wa Kenny Kam

Inventor： Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei ,  Kwok Wa Kenny Kam

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04W52/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/0235 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  H02J9/005 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W52/0261 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: A technique provides apparatuses, methods, and computer readable media for sending sleep information from an end device to a central unit of a network, in which the wake-up time of the end device is aligned to the scanning time for the central unit. The technique addresses at least two considerations: the clock accuracy of the end device is accounted for, and the reason that the end device requests sleep mode operation is provided. To address the above considerations, the end device may send its clock tolerance information and/or request for sleep mode (RSM) command to the central unit once the end device is connected via the network. The central unit may then adjust the scanning time based on the clock tolerance information. If the central unit receives a response from the end device during the adjusted scanning time, the central unit deems that the end device is still connected.

Abstract translation: 一种技术提供了用于将终端设备的睡眠信息发送到网络的中央单元的设备，方法和计算机可读介质，其中终端设备的唤醒时间与中央单元的扫描时间对齐。 该技术至少考虑了以下两个方面：提供终端设备的时钟精度，并提供终端设备请求休眠模式操作的原因。 为了解决上述考虑，一旦终端设备经由网络连接，终端设备可以向中央单元发送其时钟容差信息和/或请求睡眠模式（RSM）命令。 然后，中央单元可以基于时钟容差信息来调整扫描时间。 如果中央单元在调整的扫描时间内从终端设备接收到响应，则中央单元认为终端设备仍然连接。

公开(公告)号：US08174483B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US12034391

申请日：2008-02-20

Applicant: Chung Ming Cheng ,  Ho Sin Vincent Chan

Inventor： Chung Ming Cheng ,  Ho Sin Vincent Chan

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3265 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  Y02D10/153 ,  Y02D10/173

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for controlling the brightness of a display unit based on detected movement of an external object such as a user. An apparatus includes a display, e.g., a color liquid crystal display (LCD) or organic light emitting diode (OLED). A proximity circuit generates a transmitted signal and a received signal. The received signal results from the transmitted signal being reflected by an external object. A control unit processes the received signal to determine a degree of motion of the external object. When the degree of motion is greater than a first predetermined threshold but not greater than a second predetermined threshold, the display is activated and operating at partial intensity. When the degree of motion is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the display is activated at full intensity. The degree of motion may be determined from the variation of the received signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于基于检测到的诸如用户的外部对象的移动来控制显示单元的亮度的装置和方法。 一种装置包括显示器，例如彩色液晶显示器（LCD）或有机发光二极管（OLED）。 接近电路产生发送信号和接收信号。 所接收的信号是由外部物体反射的发送信号产生的。 控制单元处理所接收的信号以确定外部物体的运动程度。 当运动程度大于第一预定阈值但不大于第二预定阈值时，显示被激活并以部分强度运行。 当运动程度大于第二预定阈值时，以全强度激活显示。 运动程度可以根据接收信号的变化来确定。

公开(公告)号：US08000385B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12191679

申请日：2008-08-14

Applicant: Wright Wei ,  Xin Ding ,  Hardy Fung ,  Jason Liu

Inventor： Wright Wei ,  Xin Ding ,  Hardy Fung ,  Jason Liu

IPC: H03K7/08

CPC classification number: H04W28/06

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses, methods, and computer readable media for supporting communications for a plurality of transmitter-receiver pairs on a common frequency spectrum. A transmitting device transmits a consecutively sequenced signal sequentially containing messages to a corresponding receiving device. A duty cycle adjustment circuit determines the duration between adjacent messages so that the consecutively sequenced signal is characterized by a randomized duty cycle. The duty cycle adjustment circuit selects the duration from a sequence that is characterized by an average duration. The duty cycle adjustment circuit obtains the duration from an array by determining an index from a function of a random variable. A receiving device receives a consecutively sequenced signal sequentially containing messages from a transmitting device, where the consecutively sequenced signal is characterized by a randomized duty cycle. A processing circuit detects the messages and initiates an error signal when a predetermined number of consecutive invalid messages are detected.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于在公共频谱上支持多个发射机 - 接收机对的通信的装置，方法和计算机可读介质。 发送装置将依次包含消息的连续排序信号发送到对应的接收装置。 占空比调节电路确定相邻消息之间的持续时间，使得连续排序信号由随机占空比表征。 占空比调整电路从平均持续时间的特征序列中选择持续时间。 占空比调整电路通过从随机变量的函数中确定索引，从阵列获得持续时间。 接收设备接收顺序地包含来自发送设备的消息的连续排序信号，其中连续排序信号由随机占空比表征。 当检测到预定数量的连续无效消息时，处理电路检测消息并发起错误信号。

公开(公告)号：US07941530B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US12253561

申请日：2008-10-17

Applicant: Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei ,  Gordon Qian ,  Hao-hui Huang

Inventor： Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei ,  Gordon Qian ,  Hao-hui Huang

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F2110/00

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and computer readable media for obtaining status information from a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and sending the status information to a remote networked device using a data container. A thermostat obtains status information from a HVAC system, associates the status information with a corresponding index number, and includes the index number and HVAC information in a data container. The data container can assume different forms, including a customer-defined cluster or a publicly accessible cluster. The HVAC information may be encoded so that the HVAC information can be included as an attribute of the publicly accessible cluster. HVAC information may include relay status of a relay in the HVAC system. The relay is identified by an index number that is included in an attribute. A networked device typically receives the HVAC information from the thermostat in at least one data container.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于从加热，通风和空调（HVAC）系统获得状态信息的装置和计算机可读介质，并且使用数据容器将状态信息发送到远程联网设备。 恒温器从HVAC系统获取状态信息，将状态信息与相应的索引号相关联，并将索引号和HVAC信息包括在数据容器中。 数据容器可以采用不同的形式，包括客户定义的集群或可公开访问的集群。 可以对HVAC信息进行编码，使得HVAC信息可以被包括作为可公共访问的集群的属性。 HVAC信息可以包括HVAC系统中的继电器的继电器状态。 继电器由包含在属性中的索引号标识。 联网设备通常在至少一个数据容器中从恒温器接收HVAC信息。

公开(公告)号：US20090242651A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12059442

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei ,  Robert Vincent Chou

Inventor： Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei ,  Robert Vincent Chou

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F3/14 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20

Abstract: The present invention supports the remote control of an environmental unit based on an effective temperature that is indicative of a comfort index to an occupant of a controlled environmental space. The remote controller obtains a plurality of environmental factors, e.g., temperature, relative humidity, and air speed, in order to determine an effective temperature. When the effective temperature is sufficiently different from a set point temperature, the remote controller activates an environmental unit to change the effective temperature in accordance with the set point temperature. The environmental unit may include an air conditioner, furnace, or heat pump. Also, the remote controller may communicate with at least one remote sensor over a wireless communications channel in order to obtain the environmental factors for determining the effective temperature.

Abstract translation: 本发明基于指示对受控环境空间的乘员的舒适指标的有效温度来支持对环境单元的遥控。 遥控器获得多个环境因素，例如温度，相对湿度和空气速度，以便确定有效温度。 当有效温度与设定点温度充分不同时，遥控器激活环境单元以根据设定点温度改变有效温度。 环境单元可以包括空调，炉或热泵。 此外，遥控器可以通过无线通信信道与至少一个远程传感器通信，以便获得用于确定有效温度的环境因素。

公开(公告)号：US20090207122A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12034391

申请日：2008-02-20

Applicant: Chung Ming Cheng ,  Ho Sin Chan

Inventor： Chung Ming Cheng ,  Ho Sin Chan

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G06F1/3265 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  Y02D10/153 ,  Y02D10/173

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for controlling the brightness of a display unit based on detected movement of an external object such as a user. An apparatus includes a display, e.g., a color liquid crystal display (LCD) or organic light emitting diode (OLED). A proximity circuit generates a transmitted signal and a received signal. The received signal results from the transmitted signal being reflected by an external object. A control unit processes the received signal to determine a degree of motion of the external object. When the degree of motion is greater than a first predetermined threshold but not greater than a second predetermined threshold, the display is activated and operating at partial intensity. When the degree of motion is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the display is activated at full intensity. The degree of motion may be determined from the variation of the received signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于基于检测到的诸如用户的外部对象的移动来控制显示单元的亮度的装置和方法。 一种装置包括显示器，例如彩色液晶显示器（LCD）或有机发光二极管（OLED）。 接近电路产生发送信号和接收信号。 所接收的信号是由外部物体反射的发送信号产生的。 控制单元处理所接收的信号以确定外部物体的运动程度。 当运动程度大于第一预定阈值但不大于第二预定阈值时，显示被激活并以部分强度运行。 当运动程度大于第二预定阈值时，以全强度激活显示。 运动程度可以根据接收信号的变化来确定。

公开(公告)号：US20090055026A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11843054

申请日：2007-08-22

Applicant: Wai-leung Ha ,  Andrew C. Li

Inventor： Wai-leung Ha ,  Andrew C. Li

IPC: G05D27/02 ,  G05D22/02 ,  G05D23/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/83 ,  F24F11/77

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for controlling an environmental system with an adjustable speed motor from environmental information received through a network A network controller receives differential environmental information through the network. A motor controller, which controls the speed of the variable speed motor, obtains the received differential environmental information from the network controller, determines a desired speed of a variable speed motor of the environmental system based on the received differential temperature, and adjusts the operating speed of the variable speed motor to approximate the desired speed. The network controller further receives discrete environmental information through the network, where the discrete environmental information includes at least one measured environmental factor and an environmental set point. An environmental processor, which may be integrated with the motor controller, determines processed differential environmental information from the discrete environmental information and provides the processed differential environmental information to the motor controller.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了通过网络接收的环境信息来控制具有可调速马达的环境系统的方法和装置。网络控制器通过网络接收不同的环境信息。 控制变速电动机的速度的电动机控制器从网络控制器获得接收到的差分环境信息，基于接收到的差分温度确定环境系统的变速电动机的期望速度，并且调整运行速度 的变速马达近似所需的速度。 网络控制器还通过网络接收离散环境信息，其中离散环境信息包括至少一个测量的环境因素和环境设定点。 可以与电动机控制器集成的环境处理器根据离散的环境信息确定经处理的差分环境信息，并将经处理的差分环境信息提供给电动机控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20080265804A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11740540

申请日：2007-04-26

Applicant: Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei

Inventor： Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei

IPC: H02P25/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H02P29/00 ,  H02P1/00

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses, computer media, and methods for controlling the speed and direction of a controlled device. An input device provides input information, which is converted into speed information and direction information. A controlled device, e.g., a variable speed motor, is then instructed to operate at a device speed and direction in accordance with the speed information and direction information. The remote device may include a circular input device through which a user draws strokes. The remote device instructs the controlled device to operate at a device speed and a direction in accordance with extracted characteristics of the entered stroke such as the speed of drawing the stroke and the direction of the stroke. The remote device then transmits a signal with speed and direction information to control the controlled device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于控制受控设备的速度和方向的设备，计算机介质和方法。 输入设备提供输入信息，其被转换成速度信息和方向信息。 然后，指示控制装置，例如变速电动机，根据速度信息和方向信息，以设备速度和方向进行操作。 远程设备可以包括用户绘制笔画的圆形输入设备。 远程设备指示受控设备按照所提取的特征进行设备速度和方向的操作，例如绘制行程的速度和行程的方向。 然后，远程设备发送具有速度和方向信息的信号以控制受控设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080228432A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11686006

申请日：2007-03-14

Applicant: Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei

Inventor： Wai-leung Ha ,  Kairy Kai Lei

IPC: G01C9/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F2200/1614 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  G09G3/18 ,  H01H29/20 ,  H01H35/025 ,  Y10S248/919 ,  Y10S248/923

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for configuring an electrical device to a selected orientation. Direction information that is indicative of the orientation of the electrical device is provided by a directional detection switch. A processor selects a selected orientation from a plurality of permitted orientations by processing the direction information and instructs a display unit to operate in the selected orientation. Different adjacent contacts of a directional detection switch are activated corresponding to different orientation of the electrical device. A conductive ball may be positioned by gravity and consequently conducts an electrical current between two corresponding adjacent contacts based on the orientation of the electrical device. A display unit of an electrical device may include an output component or an input component that is configured based on the orientation of the electrical device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于将电气设备配置为所选取向的方法和装置。 指示电气设备的方向的方向信息由方向检测开关提供。 处理器通过处理方向信息从多个允许取向中选择所选择的方向，并指示显示单元以选定的方向操作。 方向检测开关的不同的相邻触点对应于电气装置的不同取向被激活。 可以通过重力来定位导电球，并且因此基于电气装置的取向在两个对应的相邻触点之间传导电流。 电气设备的显示单元可以包括基于电气设备的取向配置的输出部件或输入部件。

公开(公告)号：US20080150768A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11613362

申请日：2006-12-20

Applicant: Kairy Kai Lei ,  Wai-Leung Ha

Inventor： Kairy Kai Lei ,  Wai-Leung Ha

IPC: H03K17/94

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for inputting character information from a circular input device. Character information is provided by a user drawing at least one input stroke on the circular input device. The circular input device is partitioned into a plurality of regions, where each region is associated with a numerical value. When an input stroke is detected, corresponding numerical values are obtained. A code is obtained from the sequence, and a character is extracted from the code. Also, character strokes may be obtained with at least one input stroke from a circular input device, where a character contains a plurality of character strokes. Different operational modes may be selected by a user pressing a predefined location of a circular input device so that a user may enter different languages, including English and Chinese.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于从圆形输入装置输入字符信息的方法，装置和计算机可读介质。 字符信息由用户在圆形输入设备上绘制至少一个输入笔画提供。 圆形输入装置被分割成多个区域，其中每个区域与数值相关联。 当检测到输入行程时，获得相应的数值。 从序列中获得代码，并从代码中提取出一个字符。 此外，字符笔画可以从圆形输入装置的至少一个输入笔画获得，其中字符包含多个字符笔画。 可以通过用户按压圆形输入设备的预定义位置来选择不同的操作模式，以便用户可以输入不同的语言，包括英文和中文。