公开(公告)号：US08930817B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US12193517

申请日：2008-08-18

Applicant: William Bull ,  Kourtny Minh Hicks ,  Eric James Hope

Inventor： William Bull ,  Kourtny Minh Hicks ,  Eric James Hope

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G11B27/034

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G06F17/30047 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  G11B27/034

Abstract: A system and method for providing photographic slideshows with theme elements is provided. Each photograph and each theme element may be associated with different contextual information. The contextual information may include, for example, locations, time and date, calendar events, user preference or history information, or any other suitable information. In response to receiving a selection of contextual information, the electronic device may identify photographs and theme elements associated with contextual information to generate a photographic slideshow. Alternatively, in response to receiving a selection of at least one photograph or theme element, the electronic device may identify contextual information associated with the selected photograph or theme element to identify other photographs and theme elements associated with the identified contextual information for generating a photographic slideshow.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供具有主题元素的照相幻灯片的系统和方法。 每个照片和每个主题元素可以与不同的上下文信息相关联。 上下文信息可以包括例如位置，时间和日期，日历事件，用户偏好或历史信息，或任何其它合适的信息。 响应于接收到上下文信息的选择，电子设备可以识别与上下文信息相关联的照片和主题元素以产生照相幻灯片。 或者，响应于接收到至少一个照片或主题元素的选择，电子设备可以识别与所选择的照片或主题元素相关联的上下文信息，以识别与所识别的上下文信息相关联的其他照片和主题元素，用于生成摄影幻灯片 。

公开(公告)号：US08819553B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12215091

申请日：2008-06-24

Applicant: Policarpo Wood ,  Eric James Hope ,  William Bull

Inventor： Policarpo Wood ,  Eric James Hope ,  William Bull

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30053 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for on-the-fly playlist shuffling. There can be multiple ways to perform the shuffling. In one instance, the electronic device can organize a new playlist by sorting the media files based on a parameter. In another instance, the electronic device can organize a new playlist by shuffling the media files. In yet another instance, the electronic device can first sort the media files into groups of media files based on a parameter. The electronic device can then shuffle the media files within each group. In this manner, the media files can be randomized but only within each group. In all instances, the current media file can continue to play without any interruption. Finally, the electronic device can sort the media files based on the context of the media file that is currently playing.

Abstract translation: 提供系统和方法用于即时播放列表混洗。 可以有多种方式来执行混洗。 在一种情况下，电子设备可以通过基于参数对媒体文件进行排序来组织新的播放列表。 在另一个实例中，电子设备可以通过混洗媒体文件来组织新的播放列表。 在另一个实例中，电子设备可以基于参数首先将媒体文件分组成多个媒体文件。 电子设备可以随机洗牌每个组内的媒体文件。 以这种方式，媒体文件可以被随机化，但是仅在每个组内。 在所有情况下，当前的媒体文件可以继续播放，而不会中断。 最后，电子设备可以根据当前播放的媒体文件的上下文对媒体文件进行排序。

公开(公告)号：US08483029B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US13544658

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Kourtny Minh Hicks ,  William Bull ,  Benjamin Andrew Rottler ,  Eric James Hope

Inventor： Kourtny Minh Hicks ,  William Bull ,  Benjamin Andrew Rottler ,  Eric James Hope

IPC: G11B20/18

CPC classification number: G11B20/18 ,  G11B19/041 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/36

Abstract: A media player may occasionally be unable to play or continue to play a particular item of media. When that occurs, the media player outputs an error indication that is related to the type of media that the problem media item is representative of. For example, if the problem item is a movie, then the media player may display an error indication having the appearance of broken movie film. If the problem media item is music, then the media player may display an error indication having the appearance of a broken compact disc (“CD”). Thus whatever the type of media that is not playing, the media player outputs an error indication that is appropriate for that type of media. The error indications output by the player are therefore context-based or media-appropriate.

公开(公告)号：US08437225B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US13620590

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: William Bull ,  Eric James Hope ,  Alan Cannistraro

Inventor： William Bull ,  Eric James Hope ,  Alan Cannistraro

IPC: G04B47/00 ,  G04B47/02 ,  G04C21/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G04G13/026 ,  G04G11/00

Abstract: The present invention can permit an electronic device to output contextual information about an event when an alarm stored within the electronic device goes off. In one embodiment, an electronic device can permit a user to select an alarm template from a plurality of alarm templates and associate the selected alarm template with an alarm. When the alarm goes off at a later date, the electronic device can output the contextual information of the user-selected alarm template, thereby providing the user with contextual information relevant to the event for which the alarm was created. In another embodiment of the present invention, a receiving electronic device can automatically match alarm templates with alarms transferred from a transmitting electronic device. The present invention also can permit a user to create an alarm template, and customize alarm templates pre-populated by the manufacturer of an electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US08352450B1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US11788077

申请日：2007-04-19

Applicant: Ronald Mraz ,  James Hope ,  Andrew Holmes

Inventor： Ronald Mraz ,  James Hope ,  Andrew Holmes

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30578

Abstract: A database updating application for updating through a one-way data link a remote database in accordance with a change in a reference database is disclosed, which comprises a database trigger client associated with the reference database for generating a database update message in the form of a file or a data packet corresponding to the change in the reference database and sending the database update message to a send node interconnected to a receive node by the one-way data link, and a database trigger server associated with the remote database for receiving the database update message transmitted across the one-way data link and replicating the change on the remote database in accordance with the database update message. The present invention provides database update through a one-way data link that may be implemented efficiently in real time and with a mechanism for verifying the integrity and operability of the one-way data link for the purpose of database update. In addition, the present invention provides a way to combine the functionalities of the conventional database update applications with the security afforded by the use of a one-way data link.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于根据参考数据库的变化通过单向数据链路更新远程数据库的数据库更新应用程序，其包括与参考数据库相关联的数据库触发客户机，用于生成数据库更新消息，形式为 文件或对应于参考数据库中的变化的数据分组，并且通过单向数据链路将数据库更新消息发送到与接收节点互连的发送节点，以及与远程数据库相关联的用于接收数据库的数据库触发服务器 更新消息通过单向数据链路传输，并根据数据库更新消息复制远程数据库上的更改。 本发明通过可以实时有效实现的单向数据链路和用于验证用于数据库更新的单向数据链路的完整性和可操作性的机制来提供数据库更新。 此外，本发明提供了将常规数据库更新应用的功能与通过使用单向数据链路所提供的安全性组合的方式。

公开(公告)号：US08218790B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US12198803

申请日：2008-08-26

Applicant: William Bull ,  Policarpo Wood ,  Kourtny Minh Hicks ,  Benjamin Andrew Rottler ,  Eric James Hope ,  Alan Cannistraro

Inventor： William Bull ,  Policarpo Wood ,  Kourtny Minh Hicks ,  Benjamin Andrew Rottler ,  Eric James Hope ,  Alan Cannistraro

IPC: H03G3/00 ,  H03G3/20 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H03G3/02

Abstract: User interface signals representing volume change requests are converted to volume control signals using a mapping. The mapping is overridden (modified) within a given time interval after starting (which includes resuming) playback. During this interval, the mapping for volume decreases is modified so that the resulting volume decreases are accelerated relative to those that would be generated by the default mapping. This allows the user to quickly reduce the volume of the device when begins playing very loud music. The mapping for volume increases can be modified during this interval.

Abstract translation: 表示音量变更请求的用户界面信号使用映射转换为音量控制信号。 在开始（包括恢复）播放后的给定时间间隔内，映射被覆盖（修改）。 在此间隔期间，修改卷减少的映射，以便相对于默认映射将生成的卷减小的结果卷减小。 这允许用户在开始播放非常响亮的音乐时快速减小设备的音量。 在此间隔期间可以修改卷增加的映射。

公开(公告)号：US20120162697A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12975890

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Ronald Mraz ,  James Hope

Inventor： Ronald Mraz ,  James Hope

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1222 ,  G06F3/1244 ,  G06F3/126 ,  G06F3/127 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  H04L63/10

Abstract: A system for printing includes one or more printers, a send platform, a print spooling platform coupled to the one or more printers, and a one-way data link enforcing unidirectional data transfer from the send platform to the print spooling platform, wherein the send platform is configured to receive a print job, convert the print job into a print file in a printable format for the one or more printers, and send the print file to the print spooling platform across the one-way data link, and the print spooling platform is configured to receive the print file from the one-way data link, control spooling of the print file for the one or more printers, and send the print file to the one or more printers, and wherein the one or more printers cannot communicate to the send platform.

Abstract translation: 一种用于打印的系统包括一个或多个打印机，发送平台，耦合到一个或多个打印机的打印假脱机平台，以及执行从发送平台到打印假脱机平台的单向数据传输的单向数据链路，其中发送 平台被配置为接收打印作业，将打印作业转换成用于一个或多个打印机的可打印格式的打印文件，并且通过单向数据链接将打印文件发送到打印假脱机平台，并且打印假脱机 平台被配置为从单向数据链接接收打印文件，控制一个或多个打印机的打印文件的假脱机，并将打印文件发送到一个或多个打印机，并且其中一个或多个打印机不能通信 到发送平台。

公开(公告)号：US20110252116A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US13167932

申请日：2011-06-24

Applicant: Jeffrey Charles Menoher ,  James Hope ,  Ronald Mraz

Inventor： Jeffrey Charles Menoher ,  James Hope ,  Ronald Mraz

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/00 ,  H04L63/0209 ,  H04L63/0227 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: Bilateral communication using multiple one-way data links for data transfers in opposite directions, each of which is subject to separately administered security restrictions and data filtering processes. Operating together, they enable secure bilateral communications across different network security domains.

Abstract translation: 双向通信使用多个单向数据链路进行相反方向的数据传输，每个单向数据链路都受到单独管理的安全限制和数据过滤过程。 它们一起工作，可实现跨不同网络安全领域的安全双向通信。

公开(公告)号：US07941526B1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US11788156

申请日：2007-04-19

Applicant: James Hope ,  Ronald Mraz ,  Andrew Holmes

Inventor： James Hope ,  Ronald Mraz ,  Andrew Holmes

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L41/069 ,  H04L41/28 ,  H04L63/0227 ,  H04L63/164

Abstract: A special syslog daemon on a send node, wherein the send node is connected to a receive node by a one-way data link, the special syslog daemon configured to receive a syslog message from a syslog sender, insert a portion of IP information of the syslog sender in the body of the received syslog message and route the resulting syslog message to the one-way data link so that the resulting syslog message can be sent through the one-way data link to a syslog receiver communicatively coupled to the receive node. The present invention resolves the potential conflict between syslog and one-way data transfer applications that are configured to remove IP information from data prior to its passage through a one-way data link, thereby leading to a further enhancement of network security through their combination.

Abstract translation: 发送节点上的特殊syslog守护进程，其中发送节点通过单向数据链路连接到接收节点，特殊的syslog守护进程被配置为从系统日志发送方接收syslog消息，插入一部分IP信息 syslog发送者在收到的syslog消息的正文中，并将生成的系统日志消息路由到单向数据链路，以便生成的系统日志消息可以通过单向数据链路发送到通信耦合到接收节点的系统日志接收器。 本发明解决了在通过单向数据链路之前配置为从数据中删除IP信息的系统日志和单向数据传输应用之间的潜在冲突，从而通过其组合进一步提高网络安全性。

公开(公告)号：US20090153288A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11955382

申请日：2007-12-12

Applicant: Eric James Hope ,  Alan Cannistraro ,  Policarpo Wood ,  William Bull

Inventor： Eric James Hope ,  Alan Cannistraro ,  Policarpo Wood ,  William Bull

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N2005/4425 ,  H04N2005/443 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: Handheld electronic devices are provided that have remote control functionality and gesture recognition features. The handheld electronic device may have remote control functionality in addition to cellular telephone, music player, or handheld computer functionality. The handheld electronic devices may have a touch sensitive display screen. The handheld electronic devices may recognize gestures performed by a user on the touch sensitive display screen. The handheld electronic devices may generate remote control signals from gestures that the handheld electronic device may recognize. A media system may receive the remote control signals and may take appropriate action. The touch sensitive display screen may be used to present the user with information about the media system such as the current volume.

Abstract translation: 提供具有遥控功能和手势识别功能的手持电子设备。 除了蜂窝电话，音乐播放器或手持计算机功能之外，手持电子设备可以具有远程控制功能。 手持电子设备可以具有触敏显示屏。 手持电子设备可以识别用户在触敏显示屏幕上执行的手势。 手持电子设备可以从手持电子设备可以识别的手势产生远程控制信号。 媒体系统可以接收遥控信号并且可以采取适当的动作。 触敏显示屏幕可以用于向用户呈现关于媒体系统的信息，例如当前音量。