METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FACILITATING SHOPPING
    41.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FACILITATING SHOPPING 审中-公开
    促进购物的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130290112A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-31

    申请号:US13661374

    申请日:2012-10-26

    Abstract: A shopper is presented with a customized online store whose inventory is defined by the shopper. In one embodiment, specification of the inventory is conducted in a bricks and mortar store—either during checkout, or by the shopper walking the aisles and scanning items with a barcode scanner pen or the like. The inventory may be defined—at least in part—by scanning items in the shopper's home. A variety of other novel features are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 向购物者呈现定制的在线商店,其存货由购物者定义。 在一个实施例中,库存的规范在砖和砂浆店中进行,或者在结帐期间,或购物者走过走道并用条形码扫描笔等扫描物品。 可以至少部分地通过在购物者的家中扫描物品来定义库存。 还公开了各种其他新颖特征。

    Method, cell phone and system for accessing a computer resource over a network via microphone-captured audio
    42.
    发明申请
    Method, cell phone and system for accessing a computer resource over a network via microphone-captured audio 有权
    用于通过麦克风捕获的音频通过网络访问计算机资源的方法,手机和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130237194A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-12

    申请号:US13887572

    申请日:2013-05-06

    Inventor: Bruce L. Davis

    Abstract: The disclosure relates to accessing computer resources by sensing audio with a microphone. One claim recites a method comprising: obtaining data in a first user's cell phone, the data corresponding to microphone-captured audio; responsive to the data, the first user's cell phone receiving a service provided by a first party, the service comprising facilitating access to a computer resource over a network; in which the first user does not provide a fee to the first party for the service, as the first party bills a charge connected with the service to a sponsoring party. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及通过用麦克风感测音频来访问计算机资源。 一个权利要求描述了一种方法,包括:在第一用户的手机中获得数据,对应于麦克风捕获的音频的数据; 响应于所述数据,所述第一用户的手机接收由第一方提供的服务,所述服务包括促进通过网络访问计算机资源; 其中第一用户不向该服务的第一方提供费用,因为第一方将与该服务相关的费用向赞助方进行帐单。 当然,也提供其他权利要求和组合。

    SECOND SCREEN METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS
    43.
    发明申请
    SECOND SCREEN METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS 有权
    第二屏幕方法和安排

    公开(公告)号:US20130152139A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-13

    申请号:US13733679

    申请日:2013-01-03

    Abstract: The present technology concerns cell phones and similar devices, and their use in conjunction with media content (electronic and physical) and other systems (e.g., televisions, digital video recorders, and electronic program directories). Some aspects of the technology particularly concern “second screen” applications that sense a television program being watched by a user, and present menus of complementary content on the phone touchscreen from which the user can select. This complementary content can include other video content, associated web pages, opportunities to buy merchandise related to the program, etc. This complementary content can be identified by a provider of the television program, or can be identified otherwise (e.g., by crowd-sourcing). In some embodiments, the phone instructs a remote DVR to record content of interest for later viewing. The technology also provides features for making TV watching a social experience—involving remote friends. A great number of other arrangements and details are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 本技术涉及蜂窝电话和类似设备,以及它们与媒体内容(电子和物理)和其他系统(例如,电视机,数字录像机和电子节目目录)的结合。 该技术的一些方面特别涉及感测用户正在观看的电视节目的“第二屏幕”应用,并且在用户可以从其选择的电话触摸屏上呈现补充内容的菜单。 该补充内容可以包括其他视频内容,相关联的网页,购买与节目有关的商品的机会等。该补充内容可以由电视节目的提供者识别,或者可以另外标识(例如,通过采购 )。 在一些实施例中,电话指示远程DVR记录感兴趣的内容以供稍后观看。 该技术还提供使电视观看社交体验的功能,涉及远程朋友。 还披露了许多其他的安排和细节。

    OBJECT IDENTIFICATION AND DEVICE COMMUNICATION THROUGH IMAGE AND AUDIO SIGNALS

    公开(公告)号:US20210342588A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-04

    申请号:US17140841

    申请日:2021-01-04

    Abstract: Deterministic identifiers fuel reliable efficient capture of product discovery, purchase and consumption events, which in turn enable more reliable product recommendation, more accurate shopping list generation and in-store navigation. A mobile device, equipped with image and audio detectors, extracts product identifiers from objects, display screens and ambient audio. In conjunction with a cloud-based service, a mobile device application obtains product information and logs product events for extracted identifiers. The cloud service generates recommendations, and mapping for in-store navigation. The detectors also provide reliable and efficient product identification for purchase events, and post shopping product consumption events.

    Smartphone-based methods and systems

    公开(公告)号:US10971171B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-06

    申请号:US15338045

    申请日:2016-10-28

    Abstract: Arrangements involving portable devices (e.g., smartphones and tablet computers) are disclosed. One arrangement enables a content creator to select software with which that creator's content should be rendered—assuring continuity between artistic intention and delivery. Another utilizes a device camera to identify nearby subjects, and take actions based thereon. Others rely on near field chip (RFID) identification of objects, or on identification of audio streams (e.g., music, voice). Some technologies concern improvements to the user interfaces associated with such devices. For example, some arrangements enable discovery of both audio and visual content, without any user requirement to switch modes. Other technologies involve use of these devices in connection with shopping, text entry, and vision-based discovery. Still other improvements are architectural in nature, e.g., relating to evidence-based state machines, and blackboard systems. Yet other technologies concern computational photography. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

    Object identification and device communication through image and audio signals

    公开(公告)号:US10885336B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-05

    申请号:US16246423

    申请日:2019-01-11

    Abstract: Deterministic identifiers fuel reliable efficient capture of product discovery, purchase and consumption events, which in turn enable more reliable product recommendation, more accurate shopping list generation and in-store navigation. A mobile device, equipped with image and audio detectors, extracts product identifiers from objects, display screens and ambient audio. In conjunction with a cloud-based service, a mobile device application obtains product information and logs product events for extracted identifiers. The cloud service generates recommendations, and mapping for in-store navigation. The detectors also provide reliable and efficient product identification for purchase events, and post shopping product consumption events.

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