Method and apparatus implementing a multimedia digital network
    62.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus implementing a multimedia digital network 有权
    实现多媒体数字网络的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07158531B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-02

    申请号:US09953472

    申请日:2001-09-14

    申请人: James M. Barton

    发明人: James M. Barton

    IPC分类号: H04J3/16

    CPC分类号: H04L12/66

    摘要: A method and apparatus for efficiently managing the allocation of available data capacity on a physically shared digital network among devices connected to that network is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for managing the ongoing timely movement of data on the shared network such that precise long-term data rates are achieved between attached devices with minimal additional buffering. The invention further comprises a method and apparatus which allows the use of any remaining network capacity for non time-critical data movement without the need for centralized access management.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于在连接到该网络的设备中的物理共享数字网络上有效管理可用数据容量分配的方法和装置。 还公开了一种用于管理共享网络上数据的持续及时移动的方法和装置,使得在具有最小额外缓冲的连接的设备之间实现精确的长期数据速率。 本发明还包括一种方法和装置,其允许使用任何剩余网络容量用于非时间关键数据移动,而不需要集中访问管理。

    Method and apparatus implementing random access and time-based functions on a continuous stream of formatted digital data
    63.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus implementing random access and time-based functions on a continuous stream of formatted digital data 有权
    在连续的格式化数字数据流上实现随机存取和基于时间的功能的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06792195B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-14

    申请号:US09994265

    申请日:2001-11-26

    申请人: James M. Barton

    发明人: James M. Barton

    IPC分类号: H04N591

    摘要: A continuous stream of formatted digital data, such as a video segment, audio segment, or information stream, appears to be a fixed length segment under certain circumstances, defining a virtual segment within the continuous stream which moves forward in time in synchrony with the continuous stream. The virtual segment thus defined can be explored in a non-linear fashion at arbitrary playback rates. For instance, concepts such as rewind, pause, frame advance, and fast forward become meaningful even though the continuous stream never ceases.

    摘要翻译: 格式化的数字数据流(例如视频段,音频段或信息流)在某些情况下似乎是固定长度段,在连续流中定义虚拟段,其中该虚拟段在时间上与连续数据同步地向前移动 流。 如此定义的虚拟区段可以以任意的播放速率以非线性方式进行探索。 例如,即使连续流从不停止,诸如倒带,暂停,帧提前和快进等概念变得有意义。

    Self-test electronic assembly and test system

    公开(公告)号:US06643798B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-04

    申请号:US10097761

    申请日:2002-03-14

    IPC分类号: G06F1100

    摘要: A self-test electronic assembly performs self-testing, such as diagnostic or run-in testing of components and circuits, based upon internally stored test procedures. The results of self-testing are stored internally to the device, providing valuable information regarding the self-test electronic assembly, both during the manufacturing process, and preferably for ongoing in-situ operation. A test system is preferably linked to one or more self-test electronic assemblies, and provides loopback circuitry for each installed self-test electronic assembly, whereby the self-test electronic assemblies can further test components, circuitry, and security encoding and decoding operation. The preferred test rack also provides efficient and consistent monitoring and quality control over the self-testing of self-test electronic assemblies. During in-situ operation, the self-test electronic assemblies preferably monitor operating parameters, and continue to periodically perform self-testing, while storing the information within the device, and preferably transmitting the information to an external location.

    Self-test electronic assembly and test system
    65.
    发明授权
    Self-test electronic assembly and test system 有权
    自检电子组装和测试系统

    公开(公告)号:US06385739B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-07

    申请号:US09357183

    申请日:1999-07-19

    IPC分类号: G06F1100

    摘要: A self-test electronic assembly performs self-testing, such as diagnostic or run-in testing of components and circuits, based upon internally stored test procedures. The results of self-testing are stored internally to the device, providing valuable information regarding the self-test electronic assembly, both during the manufacturing process, and preferably for ongoing in-situ operation. A test system is preferably linked to one or more self-test electronic assemblies, and provides loopback circuitry for each installed self-test electronic assembly, whereby the self-test electronic assemblies can further test components, circuitry, and security encoding and decoding operation. The preferred test rack also provides efficient and consistent monitoring and quality control over the self-testing of self-test electronic assemblies. During in-situ operation, the self-test electronic assemblies preferably monitor operating parameters, and continue to periodically perform self-testing, while storing the information within the device, and preferably transmitting the information to an external location.

    摘要翻译: 自检电子组件根据内部存储的测试程序执行自检,例如组件和电路的诊断或运行测试。 自测试的结果在内部存储到设备中,在制造过程期间提供关于自检电子组件的有价值的信息,并且优选地用于正在进行的原位操作。 测试系统优选地连接到一个或多个自检电子组件,并为每个安装的自检电子组件提供回送电路,由此自检电子组件可以进一步测试组件,电路和安全编码和解码操作。 首选的测试机架还可以对自检电子组件的自检进行高效,一致的监控和质量控制。 在原位操作期间,自检电子组件优选地监视操作参数,并且在将信息存储在设备内并且优选地将信息发送到外部位置的同时,继续周期性地执行自检。

    Method and apparatus implementing a multimedia digital network
    66.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus implementing a multimedia digital network 有权
    实现多媒体数字网络的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06310886B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-30

    申请号:US09135753

    申请日:1998-08-18

    申请人: James M. Barton

    发明人: James M. Barton

    IPC分类号: H04J302

    CPC分类号: H04L12/66

    摘要: A method and apparatus for efficiently managing the allocation of available data capacity on a physically shared digital network among devices connected to that network is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for managing the ongoing timely movement of data on the shared network such that precise long-term data rates are achieved between attached devices with minimal additional buffering. The invention further comprises a method and apparatus which allows the use of any remaining network capacity for non time-critical data movement without the need for centralized access management.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于在连接到该网络的设备中的物理共享数字网络上有效管理可用数据容量分配的方法和装置。 还公开了一种用于管理共享网络上数据的持续及时移动的方法和装置,使得在具有最小额外缓冲的连接的设备之间实现精确的长期数据速率。 本发明还包括一种方法和装置,其允许使用任何剩余网络容量用于非时间关键数据移动,而不需要集中访问管理。

    Protective shield for fire hydrant
    68.
    发明授权
    Protective shield for fire hydrant 失效
    消防栓防护罩

    公开(公告)号:US5520210A

    公开(公告)日:1996-05-28

    申请号:US526597

    申请日:1995-09-11

    申请人: James M. Barton

    发明人: James M. Barton

    IPC分类号: E03B9/06 F16K35/06 F16K35/00

    摘要: A protective shield for a fire hydrant operating stub is provided which allows direct access to the operating stub by standard authorized tools without requiring the removal of any portion of the shield. The shield includes an inner ring with a peripheral groove which carries a snap ring. A cylindrical outer ring is carried on the snap ring and rotates freely on the snap ring without causing the operating stub to rotate. The outer ring preferably has two recesses formed in its surface to allow placement of authorized tools directly on the operating stub without removing any portion of the shield and the recesses are formed to prevent placement of standard pipe wrenches on the operating stub.

    摘要翻译: 提供消防栓操作支柱的防护罩,允许通过标准授权工具直接访问操作支柱,而不需要拆除屏蔽的任何部分。 护罩包括具有带有卡环的周边槽的内圈。 圆柱形外圈承载在卡环上并在卡环上自由旋转,而不会使操作支柱旋转。 外环优选地具有在其表面中形成的两个凹部,以允许将授权工具直接放置在操作支柱上,而不会移除屏蔽件的任何部分,并且形成凹部以防止将标准管扳手放置在操作支柱上。