公开(公告)号：US08504102B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US12955154

申请日：2010-11-29

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04W88/06 ,  H04L41/0843 ,  H04L41/0869 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/18 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04W8/22 ,  H04W8/245 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: A system and method in a multimode mobile communication device for providing communication configuration update capability. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise establishing a first communication link characterized by a first communication mode of a plurality of communication modes in which the multimode communication device is capable of communicating. Such a first communication link may, for example, be established utilizing a first communication interface module. Communication configuration (or profile) information for a second communication mode may be received over the first communication link. The communication configuration information for the second communication mode may then be utilized to configure the mobile communication device to perform communications in the second communication mode (e.g., utilizing a second communication interface module).

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供通信配置更新能力的多模移动通信设备中的系统和方法。 本发明的各个方面可以包括建立第一通信链路，其特征在于多模通信设备能够通信的多种通信模式的第一通信模式。 这样的第一通信链路可以例如利用第一通信接口模块来建立。 可以通过第一通信链路接收用于第二通信模式的通信配置（或简档）信息。 然后可以利用用于第二通信模式的通信配置信息来配置移动通信设备以在第二通信模式（例如，利用第二通信接口模块）中执行通信。

公开(公告)号：US08473581B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13590731

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F15/16

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：US08463851B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13449980

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Christopher C. Winslade

IPC: G06F15/16

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：US20130136421A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13726201

申请日：2012-12-23

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G11B27/031

CPC classification number: G11B27/031 ,  G06Q30/0637 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N19/44 ,  H04N21/234327 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/42646 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: Overlay to augment quality of currently playing media. The overlay operates to enhance the quality format of media so that it is output in a different quality format. As one example, when playing media content encoded in accordance with a standard definition television (SDTV) quality format, an appropriate overlay would operate to upgrade the quality format thereof to enhanced definition television (EDTV) quality format, high definition television (HDTV) quality format (or some other quality format). An appropriate overlay may also operate in accordance with audio content (e.g., upgrading a quality format of the audio content). With the advent of Blu-Ray discs (and other higher quality format discs), many individuals presently have libraries of media that are encoded with legacy/previous quality formats. An appropriate overlay that operates in conjunction with media encoded with a legacy/previous quality format allows the same content to be enjoyed in accordance with a newer/improved quality format.

Abstract translation: 覆盖当前播放媒体的质量。 叠加操作以提高媒体的质量格式，以便以不同的质量格式输出。 作为一个示例，当播放根据标准清晰度电视（SDTV）质量格式编码的媒体内容时，适当的覆盖将用于将其质量格式升级为增强的定义电视（EDTV）质量格式，高清晰度电视（HDTV）质量 格式（或其他一些质量格式）。 适当的覆盖也可以根据音频内容（例如，升级音频内容的质量格式）来操作。 随着蓝光光盘（和其他更高质量的格式光盘）的出现，许多人目前拥有以传统/以前的质量格式编码的媒体库。 与传统/以前质量格式编码的媒体结合使用的适当覆盖可以根据较新/改进的质量格式享受相同的内容。

公开(公告)号：US08452847B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US10885406

申请日：2004-07-06

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett ,  Nambi Seshadri

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett ,  Nambi Seshadri

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/10 ,  G06F9/5044 ,  G06F9/5055 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F2221/2129 ,  Y02D10/22

Abstract: A system and method for processor sharing between in-range devices. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise establishing a wireless communication link between a first system and a second system, for example, utilizing respective communication modules. A processing capability of the second system that is available for use with the first system may be identified, for example, by respective processing capability identification modules. An indication of the identified processing capability may be output, for example, by respective output modules of at least one of the first and second systems. A request for utilizing the identified processing capability of the second system with the first system may be received, for example, by respective interface modules of at least one of the first and second systems. The requested processing capability of the second system may be utilized with the first system, for example, by respective processing modules of the systems.

Abstract translation: 一种在范围内设备之间进行处理器共享的系统和方法。 本发明的各个方面可以包括在第一系统和第二系统之间建立无线通信链路，例如利用相应的通信模块。 可以与第一系统一起使用的第二系统的处理能力可以例如由相应的处理能力识别模块来识别。 可以例如通过第一和第二系统中的至少一个的相应输出模块来输出所识别的处理能力的指示。 可以例如通过第一和第二系统中的至少一个的相应接口模块来接收利用第一系统的所识别的处理能力的请求。 第二系统的所请求的处理能力可以与第一系统一起使用，例如通过系统的各个处理模块。

公开(公告)号：US08447676B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US13326601

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/0855 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L67/327 ,  H04N7/141 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26266 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4786 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/632 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/6583 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: A system providing billing support for the exchange of media is disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention may provide for the authorization of and billing for the delivery of media from a media server to local storage for consumption on a television display. The media may be audio, still pictures, video, or data. Other embodiments may provide for the authorization of and billing for the transfer of media from a media peripheral to a media server for media backup or distribution. A media peripheral may be, for example, a digital camera, digital camcorder, personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), multi-media gateway, and MP3 player. An embodiment may support pre-payment, payment at time of use, and post-use billing for the media exchange. In an embodiment of the present invention, the storing or accessing of media may be performed without identifying the user to the media server.

公开(公告)号：US20130125229A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13732021

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06F21/88 ,  G06F2221/2111 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W12/12

Abstract: Systems and methods of theft prevention of communication devices are provided. In one embodiment, the method may include, for example, one or more of the following: registering a communication device being used at a home, where the device is connected to a communication network; entering validation information relating to the communication device; and analyzing the validation information to determine whether the communication device is authorized for use in the communication network.

公开(公告)号：US20130091582A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13436085

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Marcus C. Kellerman ,  Wael W. Diab ,  Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett

Inventor： Sherman (Xuemin) Chen ,  Marcus C. Kellerman ,  Wael W. Diab ,  Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  James D. Bennett

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/60 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/2113 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: Members of a social network (SNET) circle can share content with other members of SNET circle, members of the same SNET that are not members of the same circle, or send content to people or devices outside of SNET. Different levels of content security can be applied to the shared content, depending on who requests the content, the destination of the content, user preferences, content type, SNET, SNET circle, or other security parameters. Content can be tagged to limit the number of times it can be accessed, the length of time access is allowed, and to otherwise control redistribution. Content can also be protected by limiting host network access to the content, implementing SNET circle firewalls and virtual private networks, or transcoding content before allowing transmission to non-SNET circle or SNET members. Docking of devices into an SNET security circle can be restricted to properly secured devices.

Abstract translation: 社交网络（SNET）圈子的成员可以与SNET圈的其他成员分享内容，同一个SNET的成员不是同一个圈子的成员，或者向SNET之外的人或设备发送内容。 根据谁请求内容，内容的目的地，用户偏好，内容类型，SNET，SNET圈或其他安全参数，可以将不同级别的内容安全性应用于共享内容。 内容可以被标记以限制它可以访问的次数，允许访问的时间长度，以及否则控制重新分配。 内容也可以通过限制主机网络对内容的访问，实现SNET环防火墙和虚拟专用网络，或者在允许传输到非SNET圈或SNET成员之前进行代码转换来保护。 将设备对接到SNET安全圈可以限制为正确安全的设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130091211A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13436557

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Wael W. Diab ,  James D. Bennett ,  Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  Marcus C. Kellerman

Inventor： Wael W. Diab ,  James D. Bennett ,  Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  Marcus C. Kellerman

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L67/303

Abstract: A social networking environment enables interaction between social networking (SNET) groups. Some interactions between SNET groups can include docking various SNET groups based upon interactions between a member and some part of a social network. Various hierarchies of social networking infrastructure can enable hierarchical interactions between social devices, SNET groups, and other elements associated with various social networking infrastructures. Capabilities provided by various elements in various SNET infrastructures can be docked to create combined SNET groups, and capabilities provided by an SNET group can be accessed via interaction with a representative view of the capabilities. Various interactions can be managed based upon inputs, trigger events, authorizations, and the like provided by various processing systems, devices, members, or the like. Various interactions can enable members associated with an SNET infrastructure to access capabilities provided by an SNET group via a docked SNET group.

公开(公告)号：US20130091209A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13351822

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: James D. Bennett ,  Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  Wael W. Diab ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Marcus C. Kellerman

Inventor： James D. Bennett ,  Yasantha N. Rajakarunanayake ,  Wael W. Diab ,  Jeyhan Karaoguz ,  Marcus C. Kellerman

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F21/6254 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L29/08702 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04L61/2528 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/2809 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: An Ad Hoc social networking environment enables information and device access management between social networking groups and social networking members with or without access restrictions and anonymity. Contact and access information can be exchanged and updated on the fly without requiring users to notify other contacts or contacting devices and can support underlying contact information changes, enable extemporaneous termination or modification of contact access, enable temporary access, and the like. Ad Hoc social networking can utilize unique identifiers, proxy elements, or the like to support various levels of membership anonymity and Ad Hoc social networking. Proxy elements enable SNET tear down or dissolution by retracting the proxy service from a member. Storing social group contact information in shared databases can enable sharing and updating of contact information without the need to inform affected contacts. Some social networks can include various specialized devices and related services.

Abstract translation: 一个特殊的社交网络环境可以实现社交网络组和社交网络成员之间的信息和设备访问管理，无论是否具有访问限制和匿名性。 联系和访问信息可以即时交换和更新，而不需要用户通知其他联系人或联系设备，并且可以支持底层的联系人信息更改，使得即时终止或修改联系人访问，启用临时访问等。 特殊社交网络可以利用独特的标识符，代理元素等来支持不同级别的会员匿名和Ad Hoc社交网络。 代理元素使SNET通过从成员撤回代理服务来拆除或解散。 将社群组联系信息存储在共享数据库中可以实现共享和更新联系信息，而无需通知受影响的联系人。 一些社交网络可以包括各种专门的设备和相关的服务。