公开(公告)号：US20120239207A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13487475

申请日：2012-06-04

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: G05D23/19

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.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制HVAC系统的恒温器，恒温器具有视觉上令人愉快，平易近人且易于使用的用户界面，同时还提供能够接收各种不同类型的菜单系统的准备访问和直观导航 的用户设置和/或控制参数。 对于一些实施例，恒温器包括壳体，被配置为跟踪用户的旋转输入运动的环形用户界面部件，被配置为基于跟踪的旋转输入运动来识别设定点温度值的处理系统，以及电子 显示器耦合到处理系统。 通过向内按压环形用户界面部件，用户可以访问交互式温控器菜单系统。 通过相应的旋转输入运动和环形用户界面部件的向内按压，可以实现交互式恒温器菜单系统内的用户导航。

公开(公告)号：USD660732S1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US29386021

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Fred Bould ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  David Sloo ,  Erik Charlton ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael James Matas ,  Pei-Wen Hung ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

Designer： Fred Bould ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  David Sloo ,  Erik Charlton ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael James Matas ,  Pei-Wen Hung ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

公开(公告)号：US07840344B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11705285

申请日：2007-02-12

Applicant: David Sloo

Inventor： David Sloo

IPC: G06F3/048

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：US20090222769A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12040309

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: David Sloo

Inventor： David Sloo

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30126

Abstract: An interface allows navigation of a hierarchy of related content organized into a node tree. Each node may be associated with media content and navigation input may be received to navigate between the nodes. The interface includes a mechanism for viewing graphical data representing related content within the node tree. A user may provide input to navigate between nodes in the same hierarchy level or different hierarchy levels while graphical data for the selected node is provided in the interface.

Abstract translation: 界面允许将组织成节点树的相关内容的层次结构导航。 每个节点可以与媒体内容相关联，并且可以接收导航输入以在节点之间导航。 接口包括用于观察表示节点树内相关内容的图形数据的机制。 用户可以提供输入以在相同层级或不同层级中的节点之间导航，而在该界面中提供所选节点的图形数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070060176A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11225146

申请日：2005-09-13

Applicant: David Sloo

Inventor： David Sloo

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: G06F9/546 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F17/30011

Abstract: Type-ahead keypad input is described. In an embodiment, keypad inputs that are entered as characters of a search term on a keypad of an input device, such as a television remote control, are received by a television-based client device. A user interface displays the keypad inputs as they are received, and displays an alphanumeric keypad as a representation of the keypad of the input device. The keypad representation of the input device has input keys that include a display of characters, any of which can change after each keypad input is received.

Abstract translation: 前面提到键盘输入。 在一个实施例中，作为输入装置的键盘上的搜索项的字符输入的键盘输入例如电视遥控器被基于电视的客户端装置接收。 用户界面在接收到键盘输入时显示键盘输入，并显示一个字母数字键盘作为输入设备键盘的表示。 输入设备的键盘表示具有输入键，其包括字符显示，其中任何一个可以在接收到每个键盘输入之后改变。

公开(公告)号：US20070050408A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11215299

申请日：2005-08-30

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Michael Cleron ,  Jeffrey Yaksick

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Michael Cleron ,  Jeffrey Yaksick

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30058 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: Strategies are described for navigating through a database of media resources. The strategies present a user interface presentation that employs different display paradigms depending on the type of media resource being investigated. If the consumer is interrogating a media resource that has different associated “child” resources associated therewith, then a first kind of user interface presentation may be appropriate. If the consumer is interrogating a media resource that is a standalone resource having no child resources, then a second kind of user interface presentation may be appropriate. Still other kinds of display paradigms are possible.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于浏览媒体资源数据库的策略。 该策略提供了使用不同显示范例的用户界面呈现，这取决于被调查的媒体资源的类型。 如果消费者询问具有与之相关联的不同相关联的“子”资源的媒体资源，则第一类用户界面呈现可能是适当的。 如果消费者正在询问作为没有子资源的独立资源的媒体资源，则第二种用户界面呈现可能是适当的。 还有其他种类的显示范例是可能的。

公开(公告)号：US20060294557A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11165754

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Ronald Morris ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Ronald Morris ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A system coupled to a presentation device, such as, for example, a television or audio speaker. The system receives a selection of a program for presentation to a user of the system. The system provides information, including, for example, a sound or displayed icon, to indicate to the user that, if the user transitions away from the program, the user will be able to transition at a later time to presentation of the program.

Abstract translation: 耦合到呈现装置的系统，例如电视或音频扬声器。 系统接收用于呈现给系统的用户的程序的选择。 该系统提供信息，包括例如声音或显示的图标，以向用户指示，如果用户转移离开程序，则用户将能够在稍后时间转换以呈现节目。

公开(公告)号：US20060290668A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11165928

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Ronald Morris

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Ronald Morris

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0383

Abstract: A user-input device includes a control having an axis. A circuit is coupled to the control and generates a first command signal in response to movement of the control about the axis from a first angular position to a second angular position. The circuit generates a second command signal in response to linear movement of the control from a first linear position to a second linear position. A transmitter may be coupled to the circuit to wirelessly transmit the first and second command signals to an electronic device.

Abstract translation: 用户输入设备包括具有轴的控制。 电路耦合到控制，并且响应于围绕轴线的控制从第一角位置到第二角位置的运动而产生第一命令信号。 电路响应于控制从第一线性位置到第二线性位置的线性移动而产生第二命令信号。 发射机可以耦合到电路以将第一和第二命令信号无线地传送到电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060130098A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11012471

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: Pradhan Rao ,  David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  George Nyako

Inventor： Pradhan Rao ,  David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  George Nyako

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/4828 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Searching electronic program guide (EPG) data is described. The EPG data may be compartmentalized into channel metadata that describes characteristics of one or more channels and content metadata that describes characteristics of one or more content items. In a implementation, a method includes searching channel metadata and content metadata. A result of the searching is formed for output in conjunction with an electronic program guide (EPG).

公开(公告)号：US20060125961A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11345120

申请日：2006-02-01

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

IPC: H04N9/74

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.