公开(公告)号：US06427909B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09465289

申请日：1999-12-17

申请人： Stacey Alan Barnes ,  Viktors Berstis

发明人： Stacey Alan Barnes ,  Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06K500

CPC分类号： G07F7/1008 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/3552 ,  G06Q20/3576 ,  G06Q20/3578

摘要： A system and method of providing and using an overloaded card with overloaded card services. A card terminal reads a host card, and a server system determines whether or not to overload the host card with a card service of one other card. The server system overloads the host card with the other card services by associating the other card services with the host card within the server system such that no additional information must be encoded within or maintained by the host card.

摘要翻译： 提供和使用具有超载卡服务的超载卡的系统和方法。 卡终端​​读取主机卡，并且服务器系统确定是否使用另一个卡的卡服务使主机卡过载。 服务器系统通过将其他卡服务与服务器系统中的主机卡相关联来使主机卡与其他卡服务重载，使得不需要在主机卡内编码或维护主机卡。

公开(公告)号：US06282653B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09080030

申请日：1998-05-15

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Maria Azua Himmel

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Maria Azua Himmel

IPC分类号： G06F1130

CPC分类号： H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0706 ,  G06F2221/2135 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L69/329

摘要： A method, system and computer program product to facilitate royalty collection with respect to online distribution of electronically published material over a computer network. In one embodiment, a method for managing use of a digital file (that includes content subject to copyright protection on behalf of some content provider) begins by establishing a count of a number of permitted copies of the digital file. In response to a given protocol, a copy of the digital file is then selectively transferred from a source to a target. Thus, for example, the source and target may be located on the same computer with the source being a disk storage device and the target being a rendering device (e.g., a printer, a display, a sound card or the like). The method logs an indication each time the digital file is transferred from the source to a target rendering device, and the count is decremented upon each transfer. When the count reaches a given value (e.g., zero), the file is destroyed or otherwise prevented from being transferred from the source device. The indications logged are transferred to a management server to facilitate payment of royalties to the content provider.

摘要翻译： 一种方法，系统和计算机程序产品，以便通过计算机网络在线分发电子出版的材料方便版税收取。 在一个实施例中，通过建立数字文件的允许副本的数量的开始，开始管理数字文件（包括代表某些内容提供商的受版权保护的内容）的使用的方法。 响应于给定的协议，然后将数字文件的副本从源选择性地传送到目标。 因此，例如，源和目标可以位于相同的计算机上，其中源是磁盘存储设备，目标是渲染设备（例如，打印机，显示器，声卡等）。 该方法每当将数字文件从源传输到目标渲染设备时记录指示，并且每次传送时计数递减。 当计数达到给定值（例如，零）时，文件被破坏或以其他方式被阻止从源设备传送。 记录的指示被转移到管理服务器以便于向内容提供商支付版税。

公开(公告)号：US06243647B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09239334

申请日：1999-01-28

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Joel Leslie Smith

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Joel Leslie Smith

IPC分类号： G06F700

CPC分类号： G08G5/0013 ,  G01S5/0072 ,  G01S7/04 ,  G01S2205/002 ,  G08G1/22 ,  G08G5/0026 ,  G08G5/0082

摘要： The location of machines in space is displayed in a three dimensional user interface. At each machine of a plurality of machines, the location of the machine is determined via a global positioning system calculation. Each machine, determining a cell corresponding to the GPS determined location. The machines broadcasting a message at a time slice allocated for the cell, wherein the message is indicative of the type of machine broadcasting. The machine which presents the interface receives broadcasted messages from the plurality of machines. Using the received broadcasted messages, it determines the locations of the plurality of machines. Next, the presentation machine chooses a representation of each machine according to a machine type. Finally, the user interface is constructed by orienting and presenting the representations within a user interface showing a volume of space according to the determined locations.

摘要翻译： 机器在空间中的位置显示在三维用户界面中。 在多台机器的每台机器上，通过全球定位系统计算确定机器的位置。 每台机器，确定一个对应于GPS确定位置的单元。 机器在为该小区分配的时间片上广播消息，其中消息指示机器广播的类型。 呈现接口的机器接收来自多台机器的广播消息。 使用接收到的广播消息，它确定多个机器的位置。 接下来，演示机器根据机器类型选择每台机器的表示。 最后，根据所确定的位置，通过在显示一定空间量的用户界面内定向和呈现表示来构建用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US06243091B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US08976403

申请日：1997-11-21

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F300

CPC分类号： G06F3/04815 ,  G06F17/30884

摘要： The history of browsing in a distributed database, such as the Internet, is presented in a global history window. Each document browsed is represented by a page icon selected as representative of content in the browsed document. Each link between browsed pages is represented by a roadway to connect the respective selected page icons. The user's present position is indicated by an icon or other manner. Features proximate to the user's present position may be enlarged. In the preferred embodiment, the global history map is presented on an apparently curved surface having a variety of features which serve to orient the user in the map. With each new request for retrieval of a new document, the global history map window is presented wherein the building of a new roadway serves as a progress indicator for retrieving the new document. A new page icon indicative of the content of the new document is selected. The new page icon is presented proximate to a terminus of the new roadway. An end of road icon at the terminus of the new roadway is presented once the new document is retrieved.

摘要翻译： 在分布式数据库（如Internet）中浏览的历史记录在全局历史窗口中显示。 浏览的每个文件都是以被浏览的文档中的内容的代表所选择的页面图标表示的。 所浏览的页面之间的每个链接由道路表示以连接相应的所选页面图标。 用户的当前位置由图标或其他方式指示。 靠近用户现在位置的特征可以被放大。 在优选实施例中，全局历史地图呈现在具有各种特征的表面曲面上，其用于使用户在地图中定向。 对于每个新的检索新文档的请求，呈现全球历史地图窗口，其中建立新的道路作为用于检索新文档的进度指示符。 选择指示新文档的内容的新页面图标。 新页面图标显示在新道路的终点附近。 一旦新文件被检索，就会出现在新道路终点处的道路图标结束。

公开(公告)号：US06212327B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US08977295

申请日：1997-11-24

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Dale Hoffman

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Dale Hoffman

IPC分类号： H04N5761

CPC分类号： H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/926 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/6543

摘要： A data processing system connected to and controlling an infrared emitter may be utilized to control remote control devices such as video cassette recorders and cassette recorders, allowing the data processing system to program recording by such devices. The data processing system may, for example, be a set-top box located in proximity to remote controlled record/playback devices, relying on line-of-sight or reflected infrared signal transmission, or may be utilized in connection with suitably placed infrared repeaters. The data processing system may also be employed in conjunction with the “server push” network technique, in which a data stream is transmitted to a subscribing client without intervention by the client. The data stream is monitored for user-defined data items. When detected, the data processing automatically controls the appropriate record/playback device to record a broadcast associated with the detected data item.

摘要翻译： 连接到和控制红外发射器的数据处理系统可用于控制诸如盒式磁带录像机的遥控设备，允许数据处理系统对这些设备进行程序记录。 数据处理系统可以例如是依赖于视线或反射的红外信号传输的位于遥控记录/重放设备附近的机顶盒，或者可以结合适当放置的红外中继器 。 数据处理系统还可以与“服务器推送”网络技术一起使用，其中将数据流发送到订阅客户端而不需要客户端的干预。 对用户定义的数据项监视数据流。 当检测到数据处理时，数据处理自动控制适当的记录/回放设备来记录与检测到的数据项相关联的广播。

公开(公告)号：US06204754B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09335297

申请日：1999-06-17

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： B60Q100

CPC分类号： B60Q1/48

摘要： A method and implementing system is provided in which light beams are projected from a first object upon a second object, and the relationship of the images projected upon the second object is used to provide an indication of the distance between the two objects. In an example, two light beams are projected at a predetermined angle of convergence from a vehicle such that the beams intersect between the vehicle and an object located in the path in which the vehicle is moving, for example, behind the vehicle. The intersection of the beams is selectively adjustable by adjusting the angle of convergence of the projected beams to provide an indication when the vehicle has backed to a position which has been determined to be a safe distance from the object.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种方法和实现系统，其中光束从第一物体投影到第二物体上，并且使用投影在第二物体上的图像的关系来提供两个物体之间的距离的指示。 在一个示例中，两个光束以预定的会聚角度从车辆投影，使得光束在车辆和位于车辆移动的路径中的物体（例如，在车辆后面）相交。 通过调节投影光束的会聚角度来选择性地调节光束的交点，以便当车辆已经被支撑到已经被确定为距离物体的安全距离的位置时提供指示。

公开(公告)号：US6144367A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US824532

申请日：1997-03-26

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  A63F13/06 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/038 ,  H04B11/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/462 ,  G09G5/09

CPC分类号： G06F3/038 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/235 ,  G05G9/047 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  A63F13/843 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G05G2009/04744 ,  G06F2203/0384 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  Y10T74/20201

摘要： A method and system for controlling a display of a data processing system uses first and second wireless position control devices, and a control base unit. The first wireless position control device includes an acoustical transducer for transmitting a first ultrasonic carrier signal upon which X-Y position control and/or action control signals generated by the device are imposed. A second wireless position control device includes and acoustical transducer for transmitting a second ultrasonic carrier signal upon which X-Y position control and/or other action control signals generated by the second control device are imposed. The first and second ultrasonic carrier signals have different frequencies. The control base is associated with the data processing system and includes circuitry for receiving and differentiating the first and second ultrasonic carrier signals to generate decoded display control signals. The display control signals are then used to drive the display device. Two users may thus control the display device simultaneously.

摘要翻译： 用于控制数据处理系统的显示的方法和系统使用第一和第二无线位置控制装置和控制基座单元。 第一无线位置控制装置包括用于发送第一超声波载波信号的声学换能器，施加了由装置产生的X-Y位置控制和/或动作控制信号。 第二无线位置控制装置包括用于发送由第二控制装置产生的X-Y位置控制和/或其他动作控制信号的第二超声波载波信号的声学换能器。 第一和第二超声波载波信号具有不同的频率。 控制基座与数据处理系统相关联并且包括用于接收和微分第一和第二超声波载波信号以产生解码的显示控制信号的电路。 然后显示控制信号用于驱动显示装置。 因此，两个用户可以同时控制显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US6115030A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US993509

申请日：1997-12-18

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Thomas Guthrie Zimmerman

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Thomas Guthrie Zimmerman

IPC分类号： G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0338 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04762

摘要： A capacitive sensor input device which includes a movable stud having a top portion for manipulation by a user and a conductive bottom portion is connected to a planar surface, such as a circuit board by means of an elastomeric, adhesive connector. A plurality of sensors are disposed on the planar surface. The respective capacitances between the conductive bottom portion and respective ones of the sensors are used as input to another electronic device, such as a computer, set top box or gaming device. As the capacitances change according to user manipulation of the movable stud elements of the user interface are moved correspondingly.

摘要翻译： 一种电容传感器输入装置，其包括具有用于用户操作的顶部部分和导电底部部分的可移动支柱，其通过弹性粘合剂连接器连接到诸如电路板的平坦表面。 多个传感器设置在平面上。 导电底部和相应的传感器之间的各自的电容被用作另一个电子设备（例如计算机，机顶盒或游戏设备）的输入。 随着根据用户操作使电容变化的用户界面的可移动支柱元件相应地移动。

公开(公告)号：US5995598A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US797075

申请日：1997-02-10

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： H04L12/28 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04M11/00

CPC分类号： H04M11/062

摘要： Existing modems and phone lines are employed to allow two or more data processing systems to communicate. The data processing systems communicate utilizing weak signals on top of existing phone line voltage levels. The signals are sufficiently small so as not to be interpreted as a receiver being lifted off hook. The weak signals may automatically adapt to changes in the phone line voltage due to a receiver be lifted off hook or an incoming call being signaled. At a sufficiently high frequency, the data processing systems may communicate while the phone lines are being simultaneously employed for conversation.

摘要翻译： 采用现有的调制解调器和电话线来允许两个或多个数据处理系统进行通信。 数据处理系统在现有电话线电压电平之上利用弱信号进行通信。 信号足够小，以至于不被解释为接收机被吊起。 弱信号可能会自动适应电话线路电压的变化，这是由于接收机被摘机或来电发出信号。 在足够高的频率下，数据处理系统可以在电话线被同时用于通话的同时进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US5961602A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US797902

申请日：1997-02-10

申请人： Joseph Raymond Thompson ,  Viktors Berstis

发明人： Joseph Raymond Thompson ,  Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F12/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L67/1008 ,  G06F17/30902 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/125 ,  H04L47/19 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/101 ,  H04L67/1012 ,  H04L67/1014 ,  H04L67/1017 ,  H04L67/1023 ,  H04L67/28 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L2029/06054 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1034 ,  H04L67/2847 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/329

摘要： A method of retrieving Web content from a plurality of Web servers for delivery to a Web client connectable to the World Wide Web via a communication link. The Web client is preferably a data processing system connectable to a television or other conventional monitor to provide low cost Internet access. The method begins by having the user define a set of one or more servers from which content is desired to be retrieved and stored in the cache. These servers are preferably identified by a "list" of favorite Web sites. A test is then made to determine whether a given download period has terminated. Typically, this download period occurs during an "off" period, such as in the middle of the night, to avoid traffic congestion at the Web server sites. If the given download period has not terminated, a determination is then made of an activity level for the communication link as content is being downloaded to the cache from the one or more servers. If the activity level for the communication link is less than a given threshold level, additional requests for content are issued to the cache according to a so-called "fairness policy" that ensures that content from as many sites as possible is downloaded during the download period.

摘要翻译： 一种从多个Web服务器检索Web内容的方法，用于经由通信链路递送到可连接到万维网的Web客户端。 Web客户端优选地是可连接到电视或其他常规监视器的数据处理系统，以提供低成本的因特网接入。 该方法开始于使用户定义要从其中检索内容并将其存储在高速缓存中的一个或多个服务器的集合。 这些服务器最好由最喜爱的网站的“列表”来标识。 然后进行测试以确定给定的下载周期是否已终止。 通常，此下载期间在“关闭”期间（例如半夜）发生，以避免Web服务器站点的流量拥挤。 如果给定的下载时间段尚未终止，则随着内容正在从一个或多个服务器下载到高速缓存，则确定通信链路的活动级别。 如果通信链路的活动级别小于给定的阈值级别，则根据所谓的“公平策略”，向高速缓存发出附加的内容请求，以确保在下载期间下载尽可能多的站点的内容 期。