公开(公告)号：US08862663B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US12647539

申请日：2009-12-27

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Sarah Peterson Everett

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Sarah Peterson Everett

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: H04L51/10 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A method, a system and a computer readable medium for supporting collaborative media sharing among users at an event are disclosed. For example, the method creates an event-share group relating to an event, and provides an event tag to a plurality of members of the event-share group, where the event tag uniquely identifies the event-share group or the event. The method receives a captured media from at least one of the plurality of members, wherein the event tag is attached to the captured media and provides the captured media to the plurality of members.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在事件中的用户之间支持协作媒体共享的方法，系统和计算机可读介质。 例如，该方法创建与事件相关的事件共享组，并且向事件共享组的多个成员提供事件标签，其中事件标签唯一地标识事件共享组或事件。 所述方法从所述多个成员中的至少一个接收捕获的媒体，其中所述事件标签被附加到所捕获的媒体并且将所捕获的媒体提供给所述多个成员。

公开(公告)号：US08677426B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US12616715

申请日：2009-11-11

Applicant: Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/478

Abstract: A method of running a network status module in a set-top box device is disclosed. A loss of a portion of a signal in an Internet Protocol television network is detected. When interference of the signal is cause over a connection between the set-top box device and the residential gateway, a first icon to indicate a first failure in a connection between the set-top box device and a residential gateway on a display device is displayed. When the interference of the signal is over the wide area network of the Internet Protocol television network, a second icon to indicate a second failure in a wide area network of an Internet Protocol television network is displayed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在机顶盒设备中运行网络状态模块的方法。 检测到因特网协议电视网络中信号的一部分丢失。 当信号的干扰是由于机顶盒设备和住宅网关之间的连接引起的时，显示用于指示机顶盒设备和显示设备上的住宅网关之间的连接中的第一故障的第一图标 。 当信号的干扰在互联网协议电视网络的广域网上时，显示用于指示因特网协议电视网络的广域网中的第二个故障的第二图标。

公开(公告)号：US08676181B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US12647540

申请日：2009-12-27

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Sarah Peterson Everett

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Sarah Peterson Everett

IPC: H04M1/66 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/0407 ,  H04W12/02

Abstract: A method, computer readable media and apparatus for temporarily mapping an anonymous number to a mobile endpoint device are disclosed. For example, the method assigns a first temporary anonymous number to a mobile endpoint device having a mobile number, and receives a call request to reach the mobile endpoint device in accordance with the first temporary anonymous number. The method forwards the call request to the mobile endpoint device if the first temporary anonymous number has not expired.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将匿名号临时映射到移动端点设备的方法，计算机可读介质和装置。 例如，该方法向具有移动号码的移动终端设备分配第一临时匿名号码，并且根据第一临时匿名号码接收到达移动终端设备的呼叫请求。 如果第一个临时匿名号码尚未过期，则该方法将呼叫请求转发到移动终端设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130331958A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13985808

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Charles Edgar Bess ,  Guy Mitchell ,  Max Bohm ,  Roy James Pratt, III

Inventor： Charles Edgar Bess ,  Guy Mitchell ,  Max Bohm ,  Roy James Pratt, III

IPC: G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J2003/143 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/242

Abstract: According to one example of the present invention, there is provided apparatus for managing a group of resource consuming devices. The apparatus comprises a resource monitoring module to obtain resource consumption characteristics of devices in the group of devices, and to obtain a desired consumption characteristic for the group of devices. The apparatus further comprises a device control module to receive a request to modify the operating state of a device in the group of devices, determine the consequence on the desired group characteristic of accepting the request, determine whether the consequence is acceptable and, where it is so determined, modifying the operating state of the device in accordance with the request.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个示例，提供了用于管理一组资源消耗设备的设备。 该装置包括资源监视模块，用于获得该组设备中的设备的资源消耗特性，并获得该组设备的期望的消费特性。 所述设备还包括设备控制模块，用于接收修改所述设备组中的设备的操作状态的请求，确定所述接收请求的所需组特征的后果，确定所述后果是否可接受，以及是否在 如此确定，根据请求修改设备的运行状态。

公开(公告)号：US08570158B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12541024

申请日：2009-08-13

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Paul Van Vleck

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Paul Van Vleck

IPC: H04Q5/22 ,  G06G1/12 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04M1/66

CPC classification number: G06Q20/40145 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q30/0607

Abstract: A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a remote-controlled device is disclosed. In response to an indication of a purchase transaction for a remote-controlled device, a network identity and a device identifier may be sent to client-premises equipment (CPE). The CPE may then program the URC to control the remote-controlled device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于编程通用遥控器（URC）以与远程控制设备一起操作的方法和系统。 响应于远程控制设备的购买交易的指示，网络身份和设备标识符可以被发送到客户端设备（CPE）。 然后，CPE可以对URC进行编程，以控制远程控制的设备。

公开(公告)号：US08559304B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US12333836

申请日：2008-12-12

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Marc A. Sullivan ,  Steven M. Belz

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Marc A. Sullivan ,  Steven M. Belz

IPC: H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/38 ,  H04M3/42153 ,  H04W8/245

Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of control parameters at a first mobile communications device, and storing the control parameters in a memory of the first mobile communications device. The method also includes setting a plurality of first Internet Protocol data flow restrictions for a respective plurality of ports first of the first mobile communications device based on the settings in the memory. A device for implementing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在第一移动通信设备处接收多个控制参数，以及将控制参数存储在第一移动通信设备的存储器中。 该方法还包括基于存储器中的设置为第一移动通信设备首先针对相应的多个端口设置多个第一因特网协议数据流限制。 还公开了一种用于实现该方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US08537992B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12056130

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt ,  Steven M. Belz

Inventor： Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt ,  Steven M. Belz

IPC: H04M1/56 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04M15/00

CPC classification number: H04M15/00 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1016 ,  H04L65/1083 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M2203/551 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04W4/24

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a system having a controller to monitor incoming and outgoing calls associated with one or more communication devices, identify communication identifiers initiating the incoming calls and communication identifiers targeted by the outgoing calls, determine one or more related communication identifiers for each of the initiating and targeted communication identifiers, record in a communications log the incoming calls with the initiating communication identifiers and one or more related communication identifiers, and record in the communications log the outgoing calls with the targeted communication identifiers and one or more related communication identifiers. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 结合本公开的教导的系统可以包括例如具有控制器以监视与一个或多个通信设备相关联的进入和离开呼叫的系统的系统，识别发起呼入呼叫的通信标识符和由呼出呼叫所针对的通信标识符， 确定每个发起和目标通信标识符的一个或多个相关通信标识符，在通信日志中记录具有发起通信标识符和一个或多个相关通信标识符的呼入，并且在通信记录中记录具有目标的呼出呼叫 通信标识符和一个或多个相关通信标识符。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08477060B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12618350

申请日：2009-11-13

Applicant: Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Paul Van Vleck

Inventor： Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Paul Van Vleck

IPC: G08C19/16

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A method and system for programming, using a removable storage, a remote control apparatus providing universal remote control functionality is disclosed. A removable storage module may be introduced into the remote control apparatus. Programming codes for a remote-controlled device controllable by the remote control apparatus may be transferred from the removable storage module. Executable code for configuring the remote control apparatus may also be transferred. The programming codes may be assigned to control elements of the remote control apparatus. The remote control apparatus may be configured to use at least one of the programming codes to remotely control the remote-controlled device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用可移动存储器来编程提供通用遥控功能的遥控装置的方法和系统。 可移动存储模块可以被引入遥控装置。 由遥控装置控制的遥控装置的编程代码可以从可移动存储模块传送。 用于配置遥控装置的可执行代码也可以被传送。 可以将编程代码分配给遥控装置的控制元件。 远程控制装置可以被配置为使用至少一个编程代码远程控制遥控设备。

公开(公告)号：US08401087B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12404765

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: Marc Sullivan ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

Inventor： Marc Sullivan ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

IPC: H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N21/64792 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/440227 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor having a controller to allocate between a video and audio quality in an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) presentation and to utilize a resultant bandwidth as a result of allocation to enhance an audio or video quality in the IPTV presentation in response to a user selection among levels of video quality and audio quality. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 结合本公开的教导的系统可以包括例如具有控制器的媒体处理器，所述控制器在互联网协议电视（IPTV）呈现中的视频和音频质量之间进行分配，并且由于分配到 响应于用户在视频质量和音频质量的级别中的选择来增强IPTV呈现中的音频或视频质量。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08260858B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12266220

申请日：2008-11-06

Applicant: Steven Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： Steven Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: A63F13/332 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/335 ,  A63F13/61 ,  A63F13/792 ,  A63F13/795 ,  A63F13/87 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63F2300/406 ,  A63F2300/5506 ,  A63F2300/556 ,  A63F2300/5573 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04L12/189 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W4/24

Abstract: Systems and methods of organizing a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) via mobile units are provided. Features of mobile units such as messaging and location based services are incorporated into the game to enhance the user experience. The MMOG provides social networking opportunities to players by associating players based on similarities such as shared interests and activities. These shared interests and activities can be determined based on associations of the players in other situations, such as disparate online games or websites. In addition, advertising content can be provided to players based on similar factors. In an example implementation, the MMOG comprises a game similar to the offline game of tag, wherein players can “tag” each other through in-game interactions via the mobile units. These interactions can be triggered based on players being a fixed predetermined distance from each other.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过移动单元组织大型多人在线游戏（MMOG）的系统和方法。 诸如消息和基于位置的服务的移动单元的特征被并入到游戏中以增强用户体验。 MMOG通过根据共同兴趣和活动等相似之处，将玩家联系起来，为玩家提供社交网络机会。 这些共同的利益和活动可以根据其他情况下的玩家的联合来确定，如不同的在线游戏或网站。 另外，基于类似的因素，可以向玩家提供广告内容。 在示例实现中，MMOG包括类似于标签的离线游戏的游戏，其中玩家可以经由移动单元通过游戏中的交互来“标记”彼此。 这些交互可以基于玩家彼此固定的预定距离来触发。