公开(公告)号：US20120130547A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13351688

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Brian Huppi ,  John B. Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Brian Huppi ,  John B. Filson

IPC: G05D23/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2239/07

Abstract: A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system is described, the thermostat having a user interface that is visually pleasing, approachable, and easy to use while also providing ready access to, and intuitive navigation within, a menuing system capable of receiving a variety of different types of user settings and/or control parameters. For some embodiments, the thermostat comprises a housing, a ring-shaped user-interface component configured to track a rotational input motion of a user, a processing system configured to identify a setpoint temperature value based on the tracked rotational input motion, and an electronic display coupled to the processing system. An interactive thermostat menuing system is accessible to the user by an inward pressing of the ring-shaped user interface component. User navigation within the interactive thermostat menuing system is achievable by virtue of respective rotational input motions and inward pressings of the ring-shaped user interface component.

公开(公告)号：US20120125592A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

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: G05D23/19 ,  H02N2/18 ,  G06F15/00 ,  B01D46/42

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.An instrumented air filter for use with an HVAC system is also described. The air filter, which can be disposable, can also include one or more of the following: a wireless communication device adapted to transmit data from the sensor to a receiver; a power harvester (e.g. using piezoelectric elements) positioned and adapted to generate power from air passing through the filter; and a power storage device adapted to store power generated by the power harvester.A method is also described for estimating HVAC system capacity based on user-inputted characteristics, such as the physical size, of an air filter used in the HVAC system.

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。 还描述了与HVAC系统一起使用的仪表用空气过滤器。 可以是一次性的空气过滤器还可以包括以下中的一个或多个：适于将数据从传感器传送到接收器的无线通信设备; 动力收割机（例如使用压电元件）定位并适于从通过过滤器的空气产生动力; 以及适于存储由所述电力收集机产生的电力的蓄电装置。 还描述了一种用于基于用户输入的特征（例如在HVAC系统中使用的空气过滤器的物理尺寸）来估计HVAC系统容量的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120056752A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

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: G05B19/02 ,  H04N5/44

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

Abstract: Content signaturing is provided by a display receiver device comprising one or more source inputs, where each source input is configured to receive a content signal from a corresponding content source. The display receiver device further comprises a content identification module to send sample information derived from each received content signal to a signature processor and to receive from the signature processor content information for each corresponding content source, the content information for a particular content source indicating a content item embodied by the content signal received from that particular content source. The display receiver device further comprises an association module to associate the content item corresponding to the particular content source with one or more associated content items not corresponding to the particular content source.

Abstract translation: 内容表征由包括一个或多个源输入的显示接收器设备提供，其中每个源输入被配置为从相应的内容源接收内容信号。 显示接收机装置还包括内容识别模块，用于将从每个接收到的内容信号导出的样本信息发送到签名处理器，并且从签名处理器接收每个对应的内容源的内容信息，指示内容的特定内容源的内容信息 该项目是由从该特定内容源接收到的内容信号所体现的。 显示接收机设备还包括关联模块，用于将与特定内容源相对应的内容项与不对应于特定内容源的一个或多个相关联的内容项相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20090235361A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12049129

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for applying different content protection schemes to different segments of digital content. A method for protecting digital content includes determining segments within digital content that is organized to allow presentation in a certain order. Each of the segments is assigned to a category of a group of categories. Each of the categories has a different content protection scheme associated therewith. One of the protection schemes is applied to each segment based on the category associated with the segment.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了将不同内容保护方案应用于数字内容的不同部分的技术。 用于保护数字内容的方法包括确定数字内容中被组织以允许以特定顺序呈现的段。 每个细分被分配到一组类别的类别。 每个类别具有与其相关联的不同的内容保护方案。 基于与该段相关联的类别，其中一个保护方案被应用于每个段。

公开(公告)号：US20080229354A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

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。

公开(公告)号：US20080195308A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US11705285

申请日：2007-02-12

Applicant: David Sloo

Inventor： David Sloo

IPC: G01C21/30

CPC classification number: G09B29/106 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: Detailed herein is a technology which, among other things, allows multimedia content associated with a particular geographic area to be viewed and accessed through an appropriate geographic map. In one approach to this technology, multimedia content is received. This content has an associated geographic tag. A geographic map is displayed, and can be used to gain access to the multimedia content.

Abstract translation: 本文详细描述了一种技术，其中除了其它之外允许通过适当的地理图来查看和访问与特定地理区域相关联的多媒体内容。 在该技术的一种方法中，接收多媒体内容。 该内容具有相关的地理标记。 显示地理地图，可用于获取对多媒体内容的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20070074254A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11236336

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: David Sloo

Inventor： David Sloo

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

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N2005/4425

Abstract: A search query is received in a television environment and a search is requested using the search query. Results of the search are received and at least a portion of the received results are displayed. Filtering instructions are received and the received results are filtered to generate filtered results. At least a portion of the filtered results are displayed.

Abstract translation: 在电视环境中接收到搜索查询，并且使用搜索查询来请求搜索。 接收搜索结果，并显示接收结果的至少一部分。 接收到过滤指令，并且过滤收到的结果以生成过滤结果。 至少显示一部分过滤后的结果。

公开(公告)号：US20060139373A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11345459

申请日：2006-02-01

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44504 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G2340/0464 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/44008

Abstract: Overlaying visual interface information atop a video signal without obscuring desired features of the video signal. The video signal may contain one or more pre-selected features, such as text. Two or more display sections equally divide the video signal, and any pre-selected features in the video signal are identified as residing in particular display sections. Depending on the nature of the features, the selected visual interface information is placed atop the video signal in a display section not containing any pre-selected features so as not to cover or obscure the features or is placed over specified features that do not significantly contribute to the video signal, such as blank or static screen regions. A hierarchy of preferred display sections for placing the visual interface information may be created to optimize the placement thereof. The methods for overlaying visual interface information find particular application with interactive television systems.

公开(公告)号：US20050108656A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10713288

申请日：2003-11-14

Applicant: Peter Wu ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Peter Wu ,  David Sloo

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G09G5/373 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N7/0122 ,  G09G2340/04 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/42653 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: An adjustment is made to the size of an original graphic data object in a substantially rectangular original screen to obtain a target graphic data object on a substantially rectangular target screen having a different aspect ratio than that of the original screen. The size of the original graphic data object is proportionally increased to obtain the target graphic data object on the target screen. The size of the target graphic data object on the target screen is non-proportionally increased by the addition of a stretch distance thereto where a line projecting from a resizing point on and perpendicular to an edge of the original screen intersects the original graphic data object.

Abstract translation: 对基本上矩形的原始画面中的原始图形数据对象的尺寸进行调整，以在具有不同于原始画面的纵横比的大致矩形的目标画面上获得目标图形数据对象。 原始图形数据对象的大小按比例增加，以获得目标屏幕上的目标图形数据对象。 目标图形数据对象在目标屏幕上的大小通过添加一个拉伸距离而不成比例地增加，其中从原始屏幕的边缘上的垂直于原始图形的垂直方向突出的线与原始图形数据对象相交。

公开(公告)号：US20050097601A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10698338

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/42204 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828

Abstract: An implementation, described herein, provides a highly discoverable mechanism for the user to quickly look-ahead in the EPG grid while still using the familiar and intuitive scroll-forward look-ahead user interaction. This abstract itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. The scope of the present invention is pointed out in the appending claims.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的实现为用户提供了一种高度可发现的机制，以便在仍然使用熟悉且直观的向前滚动的先行用户交互的同时快速预览EPG网格。 本摘要本身并不旨在限制本专利的范围。 在所附权利要求中指出了本发明的范围。