Method and apparatus for providing cross-benefits via a central authority
    61.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing cross-benefits via a central authority 有权
    通过中央机构提供交叉收益的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07818284B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-19

    申请号:US09274281

    申请日:1999-03-22

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: A controller is in communication with a plurality of vendors that are servicing customers, as well as with a plurality of “subsidizing” vendors seeking access to those customers. The controller receives from a first vendor an indication of one or more items that a customer is to purchase. In response, the controller transmits, on behalf of a subsidizing vendor, an indication of an offer for a subsidy such as a reduction in the customer's purchase price. If the customer accepts the offer, the controller provides an amount of funds from the subsidizing vendor to the first vendor. The controller may also retain a portion of the amount as payment. The controller also facilitates a transaction between the customer and the subsidizing vendor. For example, the customer may be required to sign up for a service (e.g. credit card account service) that is provided by the subsidizing vendor. By having the controller manage such a system by acting between subsidizing vendors and vendors that are servicing customers, a vendor need only communicate with the controller, rather than a plurality of other vendors.

    摘要翻译: 控制器与正在为客户服务的多个供应商以及寻求访问这些客户的多个“补贴”供应商进行通信。 控制器从第一供应商接收客户要购买的一个或多个物品的指示。 作为回应,控制人代表补贴供应商发送一种补贴要求的指示,例如减少客户的购买价格。 如果客户接受要约,控制人就会从补贴供应商向第一个供应商提供一定数量的资金。 控制者还可以将该金额的一部分保留为支付。 控制器还有助于客户和补贴供应商之间的交易。 例如,客户可能需要注册由补贴供应商提供的服务(例如信用卡帐户服务)。 通过使控制器通过在供应商和为客户服务的供应商之间进行协调来管理这样的系统,供应商只需要与控制器而不是多个其他供应商通信。

    System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons
    62.
    发明授权
    System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons 失效
    在多层和差分加权神经元结构的网络中进行图像分析的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07596260B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-29

    申请号:US11427466

    申请日:2006-06-29

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating the usage of an online workforce to remotely monitor security-sensitive sites and report potential security breaches.In some embodiments, cameras are configured to monitor critical civilian infrastructure, such as water supplies and nuclear reactors. The cameras are operatively connected to a central computer or series of computers, and images captured by the cameras are transmitted to the central computer. After initially registering with the central computer, Guardians “log on” to a central website hosted by the central computer and monitor the images, thereby earning compensation. In one embodiment, images of “no-man” zones—areas where no humans or vehicles should be present or monitored—are sent to Guardians for a simple determination of whether or not a human exists in the picture. Site owners compensate the operator of the computer system for this monitoring service, and the operator in turn compensates Guardians based on, for example, (i) the amount of time spent monitoring, and/or (ii) the degree of a given Guardian's responsiveness to real or fabricated security breaches.Among other things, systems and methods are disclosed herein for facilitating (a) the registration of monitored sites, (b) the registration of Guardians, and (c) the management of monitoring sessions, including the routing of real and fabricated images to Guardians, the rating of Guardians, and the compensation of Guardians. Many additional and alternative embodiments are contemplated, including the following example of one embodiment.

    摘要翻译: 这里公开的是用于促进在线劳动力的使用以远程监视安全敏感站点并报告潜在安全漏洞的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,照相机被配置为监测关键的民用基础设施,例如供水和核反应堆。 相机可操作地连接到中央计算机或一系列计算机,并且由相机拍摄的图像被传送到中央计算机。 最初向中央电脑注册后,监护人“登录”到由中央电脑主办的中央网站,并监控图像,从而获得赔偿。 在一个实施例中,为了简单地确定图像中是否存在人的简单确定,将“无人”区域 - 不存在人或车辆的场所的图像发送给监护人。 网站所有者对计算机系统的运营商进行补偿,用于此监控服务,而运营商又根据(i)监控时间量和/或(ii)给定的监护人的响应程度来补偿监护人 实际或制造安全漏洞。 除此之外,本文还公开了系统和方法,以便于(a)监控站点的注册,(b)监护人的注册,(c)管理监控会话,包括将真实和制造的映像路由到监护人, 监护人的评级和监护人的赔偿。 涵盖了许多附加和替代实施例,包括一个实施例的以下示例。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING GAMING DEVICE PLAY AND DETERMINING COMPLIANCE STATUS
    64.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING GAMING DEVICE PLAY AND DETERMINING COMPLIANCE STATUS 有权
    用于监控游戏设备播放和确定合规状态的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110244950A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-06

    申请号:US13156668

    申请日:2011-06-09

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24

    摘要: After a player purchases a contract providing insurance against gambling losses, a server or other device in communication with a gaming device (e.g., a “player tracking” server, “slot accounting” server and/or other computer device) may operate to (i) receive game play data in association with one or more plays of the gaming device, (ii) determine a compliance status based on the received game play data and one or more play requirements associated with the contract, and (iii) provide a refund amount due to the player based on the compliance status. Before providing any refund, the server or other device may store a status indicator relating to the one or more plays indicating whether the play was compliant with the contract. Furthermore, an alert may be provided to the player if a particular play is not compliant with the contract.

    摘要翻译: 在玩家购买提供赌博保险的合同之后,与游戏设备(例如,“玩家跟踪”服务器,“时段计费”服务器和/或其他计算机设备)通信的服务器或其他设备可以操作到(i 与游戏装置的一个或多个游戏相关联地接收游戏数据,(ii)基于接收到的游戏数据和与合同相关联的一个或多个播放要求确定合规状态,以及(iii)提供退款金额 由于玩家基于合规状态。 在提供任何退款之前,服务器或其他设备可以存储与表示游戏是否符合合同的一个或多个游戏相关的状态指示符。 此外,如果特定游戏不符合合同,则可以向玩家提供警报。

    Internet surveillance system and method

    公开(公告)号:US06720990B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-13

    申请号:US09221250

    申请日:1998-12-28

    IPC分类号: H04N718

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for a central server to manage remote monitoring tasks performed by users of a data network. An exemplary method comprises: receiving a request from a user of a user device to monitor a remote location; determining a remote location to be monitored; enabling communication between a sensor at the remote location and the user device; and crediting value to the user in accordance with an amount of time the user device has been in communication with the remote sensor for remote monitoring purposes. An alternate exemplary method includes measuring user attentiveness while the user device is in communication with the remote sensor. Thus, the disclosed system and method provide a way for users of a data network such as the Internet to log on at any time and perform remote monitoring tasks for value. Idle time can now be turned into value using the disclosed system and method. Moreover, little or no skill is required of the user to earn value using the disclosed system and method; the user need only be attentive while performing a remote monitoring task. Location owners also benefit from the convenience by which they can now have their properties monitored and by the ability of the disclosed system and method to ensure the attentiveness of the user performing the remote monitoring task.

    Method and system for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a user
    66.
    发明授权
    Method and system for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a user 有权
    提供给用户的电子文件中的链接的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09396476B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US13214276

    申请日:2011-08-22

    IPC分类号: G06F17/30 G06F17/00 G06Q30/02

    摘要: A method for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a user which includes defining a customized viewpoint for the user. The viewpoint includes a preference for the user that provides an association between a data pattern and a computer network resource. The method also includes generating a request for content, receiving an electronic file in response to the request, and evaluating the electronic file to recognize a match between at least one portion of the electronic file and the data pattern. Upon recognizing a match, the electronic file is modified to include a link to the computer network resource associated with the matching data pattern, and the modified electronic file is presented to the user. Thus, the link included in the electronic file presented to the user is customized for the user, and different users who retrieve the same content can be provided with links to different computer network resources depending on their respective viewpoints.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在电子文件中提供链接的方法,其被呈现给用户,包括为用户定义定制视点。 视点包括对数据模式和计算机网络资源之间提供关联的用户的偏好。 该方法还包括产生对内容的请求,响应于该请求接收电子文件,以及评估电子文件以识别电子文件的至少一部分与数据模式之间的匹配。 在识别匹配时,电子文件被修改为包括与匹配数据模式相关联的计算机网络资源的链接,并且将修改的电子文件呈现给用户。 因此,呈现给用户的电子文件中包括的链接是针对用户定制的,并且可以根据其各自的观点向不同的计算机网络资源提供检索相同内容的不同用户的链接。

    System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons
    68.
    发明授权
    System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons 失效
    在多层和差分加权神经元结构的网络中进行图像分析的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07729532B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-01

    申请号:US11427480

    申请日:2006-06-29

    IPC分类号: G06K9/62

    摘要: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating the usage of an online workforce to remotely monitor security-sensitive sites and report potential security breaches.In some embodiments, cameras are configured to monitor critical civilian infrastructure, such as water supplies and nuclear reactors. The cameras are operatively connected to a central computer or series of computers, and images captured by the cameras are transmitted to the central computer. After initially registering with the central computer, Guardians “log on” to a central website hosted by the central computer and monitor the images, thereby earning compensation. In one embodiment, images of “no-man” zones—areas where no humans or vehicles should be present or monitored—are sent to Guardians for a simple determination of whether or not a human exists in the picture. Site owners compensate the operator of the computer system for this monitoring service, and the operator in turn compensates Guardians based on, for example, (i) the amount of time spent monitoring, and/or (ii) the degree of a given Guardian's responsiveness to real or fabricated security breaches.Among other things, systems and methods are disclosed herein for facilitating (a) the registration of monitored sites, (b) the registration of Guardians, and (c) the management of monitoring sessions, including the routing of real and fabricated images to Guardians, the rating of Guardians, and the compensation of Guardians. Many additional and alternative embodiments are contemplated, including the following example of one embodiment.

    摘要翻译: 这里公开的是用于促进在线劳动力的使用以远程监视安全敏感站点并报告潜在安全漏洞的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,照相机被配置为监测关键的民用基础设施,例如供水和核反应堆。 相机可操作地连接到中央计算机或一系列计算机,并且由相机拍摄的图像被传送到中央计算机。 最初向中央电脑注册后,监护人“登录”到由中央电脑主办的中央网站,并监控图像,从而获得赔偿。 在一个实施例中,为了简单地确定图像中是否存在人的简单确定,将“无人”区域 - 不存在人或车辆的场所的图像发送给监护人。 网站所有者对计算机系统的运营商进行补偿,用于此监控服务,而运营商又根据(i)监控时间量和/或(ii)给定的监护人的响应程度来补偿监护人 实际或制造安全漏洞。 除此之外,本文还公开了系统和方法,以便于(a)监控站点的注册,(b)监护人的注册,(c)管理监控会话,包括将真实和制造的映像路由到监护人, 监护人的评级和监护人的赔偿。 涵盖了许多附加和替代实施例,包括一个实施例的以下示例。

    System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons
    70.
    发明授权
    System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons 有权
    在多层和差分加权神经元结构的网络中进行图像分析的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07292723B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-06

    申请号:US10786831

    申请日:2004-02-25

    IPC分类号: G06K9/62

    摘要: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating the usage of an online workforce to remotely monitor security-sensitive sites and report potential security breaches.In some embodiments, cameras are configured to monitor critical civilian infrastructure, such as water supplies and nuclear reactors. The cameras are operatively connected to a central computer or series of computers, and images captured by the cameras are transmitted to the central computer. After initially registering with the central computer, Guardians “log on” to a central website hosted by the central computer and monitor the images, thereby earning compensation. In one embodiment, images of“no-man” zones—areas where no humans or vehicles should be present or monitored—are sent to Guardians for a simple determination of whether or not a human exists in the picture. Site owners compensate the operator of the computer system for this monitoring service, and the operator in turn compensates Guardians based on, for example, (i) the amount of time spent monitoring, and/or (ii) the degree of a given Guardian's responsiveness to real or fabricated security breaches.Among other things, systems and methods are disclosed herein for facilitating (a) the registration of monitored sites, (b) the registration of Guardians, and (c) the management of monitoring sessions, including the routing of real and fabricated images to Guardians, the rating of Guardians, and the compensation of Guardians. Many additional and alternative embodiments are contemplated, including the following example of one embodiment.

    摘要翻译: 这里公开的是用于促进在线劳动力的使用以远程监视安全敏感站点并报告潜在安全漏洞的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,照相机被配置为监测关键的民用基础设施,例如供水和核反应堆。 相机可操作地连接到中央计算机或一系列计算机,并且由相机拍摄的图像被传送到中央计算机。 最初向中央电脑注册后,监护人“登录”到由中央电脑主办的中央网站,并监控图像,从而获得赔偿。 在一个实施例中,为了简单地确定图像中是否存在人的简单确定,将“无人”区域 - 不存在人或车辆的场所的图像发送给监护人。 网站所有者对计算机系统的运营商进行补偿,用于此监控服务,而运营商又根据(i)监控时间量和/或(ii)给定的监护人的响应程度来补偿监护人 实际或制造安全漏洞。 除此之外,本文还公开了系统和方法,以便于(a)监控站点的注册,(b)监护人的注册,(c)管理监控会话,包括将真实和制造的映像路由到监护人, 监护人的评级和监护人的赔偿。 涵盖了许多附加和替代实施例,包括一个实施例的以下示例。