公开(公告)号：US10140072B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15494297

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G06K15/02 ,  H04N1/44 ,  H04N1/32 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: An output system, such as a wireless speaker or an Internet appliance, that supports voice activated commands is herein disclosed and enabled. The output system is wirelessly connectable to a service operated over a network (e.g., Internet) for receiving output data (e.g., music) from the service for outputting at the output system. The setup of the output system includes: (1) wirelessly discovering the output system using a smart phone, (2) establishing a wireless communication link between the smart phone and the output system (e.g., via Bluetooth or IEEE 802.11), and (3) providing information, such as security and/or authentication information, from the smart phone to the output system over the wireless communication link. Thereafter, the output system accesses the service operated over the network, and the outpt system is operabke to receive voice activated commands from a user while the output system is connected to the service.

公开(公告)号：US20180011667A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15697247

申请日：2017-09-06

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04N1/44 ,  H04N1/32 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06K15/02 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W4/00

Abstract: Information apparatus and application software supporting printing over air or network are herein disclosed and enabled. The information apparatus may include one or more software components that include (1) a discovery component to discover a supported printer in a local area network (LAN) and to receive device information related to the printer (e.g., capability, language or format supported, identification) from the printer, and (2) a printing component to generate or obtain print data based on the device information received and to transmit the print data to the discovered printer. After establishing the connection to the LAN, application software (e.g., Internet browser, email, photos, documents) in the information apparatus may print digital content by using the discovery component to discover the printer in the LAN, and may use the printing component to obtain and transmit print data in a form that is acceptable to the printer for printing the digital content.

公开(公告)号：US09841935B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US15051534

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04N1/44 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/32 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1229 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1245 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1258 ,  G06F3/128 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1286 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/162 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/181 ,  G06K15/1836 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00403 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/00854 ,  H04N1/00938 ,  H04N1/32534 ,  H04N1/32582 ,  H04N1/4413 ,  H04N1/442 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04W4/008 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W76/023 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02B60/1271 ,  Y02D10/1592

Abstract: A controller for transmitting digital content to a television is herein disclosed and enabled. The controller may be included in a television or externally connectable to a television. The controller may be wirelessly managed via a Bluetooth-enabled device or by using a smart phone. To setup the controller, the controller may wirelessly obtain setup information (e.g., ID, security, or authentication information) from either the Bluetooth-enabled device or from the smart phone via wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth or IEEE 802.11), then the controller uses the wirelessly obtained information to access a wireless local area network (LAN) for establishing services. The controller includes chips or chipsets that is compatible with at least one protocol within IEEE 802.11 standards for accessing the Wireless LAN. After connecting to the Wireless LAN, the controller may further wirelessly receive digital content from a mobile device for playing or outputting the digital content at the television.

公开(公告)号：US20170249116A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15594440

申请日：2017-05-12

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  H04W76/02 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04W8/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1229 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1245 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1258 ,  G06F3/128 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1286 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/162 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/181 ,  G06K15/1836 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00403 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/00854 ,  H04N1/00938 ,  H04N1/32534 ,  H04N1/32582 ,  H04N1/4413 ,  H04N1/442 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02D10/1592

Abstract: Software and software applications for mobile devices to wirelessly manage or wirelessly setup an output system or output device are herein disclosed and enabled. Examples of mobile devices include smart phones and information pads having a touch sensitive screen. To set up an output system, the software running at the mobile information apparatus: wirelessly discovers the output system that is within physical proximity to the mobile information apparatus; receives selection of an item related to the wirelessly discovered output system via the touch sensitive screen; establishes a wireless communication link between the mobile information apparatus and the output system; and wirelessly transmits, via the established wireless communication link, security information or authentication information to the output system for setting up the output system for service over a network. The software may further facilitate management of settings of the output system and may further wirelessly drive or control the output system.

公开(公告)号：US20170185376A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15458750

申请日：2017-03-14

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1229 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1245 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1258 ,  G06F3/128 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1286 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/162 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/181 ,  G06K15/1836 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00403 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/00854 ,  H04N1/00938 ,  H04N1/32534 ,  H04N1/32582 ,  H04N1/4413 ,  H04N1/442 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02D10/1592

Abstract: An output device or controller supporting voice activated commands by using a portable electronic device is herein disclosed and enabled. The output device may be a television, a controller connectable to a television, a printer, a sound output device, or a projector. The portable electronic device for wirelessly managing or driving the output device may include a microphone to receive voice activated commands. The output device includes wireless circuitry to establish a direct wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth, etc.) with the portable electronic device, and subsequently, the output device, using the established direct wireless connection, is operable to: wirelessly receive first information from the portable electronic device; wirelessly send to the portable electronic device second information in response to receiving the first information; and wirelessly receive from the portable electronic device data related to voice activated commands from a user.

公开(公告)号：US20170064746A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15348006

申请日：2016-11-10

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04N1/44 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04W12/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1229 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1245 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1258 ,  G06F3/128 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1286 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/162 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/181 ,  G06K15/1836 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00403 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/00854 ,  H04N1/00938 ,  H04N1/32534 ,  H04N1/32582 ,  H04N1/4413 ,  H04N1/442 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04W4/008 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W76/023 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02B60/1271 ,  Y02D10/1592

Abstract: Output devices supporting wireless device discovery are herein disclosed and enabled. To setup an output device for wireless connection, wireless device discovery is performed by a client of the output device to discover the output device. Upon being discovered, the output device may provide or transmit identification or information related to the output device to the client for establishing a wireless connection. Subsequently, the output device may receive, via the wireless connection, digital content from the client for output. Wireless device discovery operations may be based on one or more of a close proximity wireless communication, a Bluetooth wireless communication, or a direct wireless communication compatible with a protocol within IEEE 802.11 standards. Security information, such as a password, biometrics, or a PIN, may be required for establishing the wireless connection. The output device may automatically obtain the security information from the client or may require, in part, user input.

Abstract translation: 这里公开并启用了支持无线设备发现的输出设备。 要设置无线连接的输出设备，无线设备发现由输出设备的客户端执行，以发现输出设备。 在被发现时，输出设备可以向客户端提供或发送与输出设备相关的标识或信息，以建立无线连接。 随后，输出设备可以经由无线连接从客户端接收数字内容以便输出。 无线设备发现操作可以基于近距离无线通信，蓝牙无线通信或与IEEE 802.11标准中的协议兼容的直接无线通信中的一个或多个。 建立无线连接可能需要安全信息，如密码，生物识别码或PIN码。 输出设备可以自动地从客户端获得安全信息，或者部分地需要用户输入。

公开(公告)号：US20170039009A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15332432

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/1203 ,  G06F3/1205 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/122 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1229 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1245 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/1253 ,  G06F3/1258 ,  G06F3/128 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1286 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/162 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K15/181 ,  G06K15/1836 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00403 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/00854 ,  H04N1/00938 ,  H04N1/32534 ,  H04N1/32582 ,  H04N1/4413 ,  H04N1/442 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04W4/008 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W76/023 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02B60/1271 ,  Y02D10/1592

Abstract: Printers that support wireless printing or printing over air are herein disclosed and enabled. The printer includes a wireless communication unit that supports part of IEEE 802.11 wireless standards and a device discovery component to facilitate a client to discover the printer; wherein subsequent to being discovered by the client, the printer may wirelessly transmit at least part of an output device profile to the client that has discovered the printer, the output device profile includes information related to the printer. After the printer is selected or identified for service, the printer may receive from the client print data that is conformed based, at least partly, to the transmitted output device profile. A device specific driver may or may not be necessary for printing. The device discovery may be based on a close proximity wireless device communication, a direct wireless communication, or a local area network communication.

Abstract translation: 本文公开并启用了支持无线打印或空中打印的打印机。 该打印机包括支持IEEE 802.11无线标准的一部分的无线通信单元和便于客户机发现打印机的设备发现组件; 其中在所述客户端发现之后，所述打印机可将所述输出设备配置文件的至少一部分无线发送到已经发现所述打印机的所述客户端，所述输出设备配置文件包括与所述打印机相关的信息。 在打印机被选择或识别为服务之后，打印机可以从客户端接收至少部分地基于所发送的输出设备配置文件的符合标准的打印数据。 打印机可能需要或可能不需要设备特定的驱动程序。 设备发现可以基于近距离无线设备通信，直接无线通信或局域网通信。

公开(公告)号：US20150356565A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14828369

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/32

Abstract: A mobile information apparatus for making mobile payments associated with a credit card, via a near distance radio frequency wireless communication unit, is herein disclosed and enabled. At least part of the payment information is stored in the mobile information apparatus with an encryption technique. To make a payment, the user approximates the mobile information apparatus to within a limited local physical distance of a wireless output controller, and the biometrics of the user is obtained by the mobile information apparatus as a security measure. The user authorizes the payment by using a push button on the mobile information apparatus, and subsequent to the having received the biometric authentication and user push button, the mobile information apparatus releases the payment information that includes encrypted data associated with a transaction over a short range radio frequency communication link to the wireless output controller for payment and transaction processing.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于通过近距离射频无线通信单元进行与信用卡相关联的移动支付的移动信息设备。 支付信息的至少一部分以加密技术存储在移动信息装置中。 为了进行支付，用户将无线输出控制器的有限本地物理距离内的移动信息装置近似，并且由移动信息装置获取用户的生物特征作为安全措施。 用户通过使用移动信息装置上的按钮来授权付款，并且在接收到生物认证和用户按钮之后，移动信息装置释放包括与短交易相关联的加密数据的支付信息 射频通信链接到无线输出控制器进行支付和事务处理。

公开(公告)号：US09092177B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13708607

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/12 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04M1/247 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W76/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/167 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/126 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q20/3226 ,  G06Q20/327 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G06Q20/4012 ,  G06Q20/40145 ,  G06Q20/405 ,  G06Q2220/00 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/2838 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04M1/2478 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W64/003 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A Smart Phone specification is disclosed, the Smart Phone supports voice activated commands and may include a touch sensitive screen, a digital camera, a wireless communication unit supporting at least partly a protocol within IEEE802.11 standards, an operating system, a graphical user interface, an e-mail application, an Internet browsing application, and an application for playing audio or video content. The Smart Phone may provide an application programming interface (API) to support applications. The Smart Phone may further include a microphone, a speaker, and voice activated command functions for receiving voice commands from the user. In some examples, the digital camera of the Smart Phone may take a picture and transfer the picture to an output device. In other examples, the Smart Phone may stream or transfer digital content over the air or wirelessly in response to voice activated commands or selections over the touch sensitive screen.

Abstract translation: 公开了智能电话规范，智能电话支持语音激活命令，并且可以包括触敏屏幕，数字照相机，至少部分地支持IEEE802.11标准中的协议的无线通信单元，操作系统，图形用户界面 ，电子邮件应用程序，因特网浏览应用程序以及用于播放音频或视频内容的应用程序。 智能手机可能提供应用程序编程接口（API）来支持应用程序。 智能手机还可以包括麦克风，扬声器和用于从用户接收语音命令的语音激活命令功能。 在一些示例中，智能手机的数码相机可以拍摄照片并将图像传送到输出设备。 在其他示例中，智能手机可以通过空中或无线方式响应于通过触敏屏幕的语音激活的命令或选择来流式传输数字内容。

公开(公告)号：US20130109353A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13710295

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William Ho Chang ,  Christina Ying Liu

IPC: H04W4/12 ,  H04W88/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/167 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/1226 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/126 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q20/3226 ,  G06Q20/327 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G06Q20/4012 ,  G06Q20/40145 ,  G06Q20/405 ,  G06Q2220/00 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/2838 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04M1/2478 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W64/003 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: New Smart Phones with voice activated command functions for replying to e-mails are disclosed and enabled. The Smart Phones may be Internet-Phones and may include a touch sensitive screen, a graphical user interface, a voice communication application, an e-mail application, a messaging application, an Internet browsing application, and applications for playing audio/video content. An operating system of the Smart Phone may provide an application programming interface (API) to support diverse applications. The Smart Phone may further include a microphone for receiving voice commands, and a speaker for outputting sound. In one example, the Smart Phone may reply to an e-mail by simply receiving a user's voice commands or by simply receiving a user's selection of a reply icon over the touch sensitive screen. In another example, the user may issue voice commands for the Smart Phone to stream, send, play, print, or display digital content at an output device.

Abstract translation: 具有用于回复电子邮件的语音激活命令功能的新智能手机被公开并被启用。 智能手机可以是互联网电话，并且可以包括触敏屏幕，图形用户界面，语音通信应用程序，电子邮件应用程序，消息应用程序，因特网浏览应用程序以及用于播放音频/视频内容的应用程序。 智能手机的操作系统可以提供应用程序编程接口（API）来支持多种应用。 智能手机还可以包括用于接收语音命令的麦克风和用于输出声音的扬声器。 在一个示例中，智能手机可以通过简单地接收用户的语音命令或通过简单地接收用户对触敏屏幕上的回复图标的选择来回复电子邮件。 在另一示例中，用户可以为智能电话发出语音命令，以在输出设备处流式传输，发送，播放，打印或显示数字内容。