公开(公告)号：US20070028239A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11193079

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Bill Dyck ,  James Pratt ,  Greg Siino

Inventor： Bill Dyck ,  James Pratt ,  Greg Siino

IPC: G06F9/455

CPC classification number: G06F9/5088

Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the invention is a method for enabling dynamic performance management for virtual servers. The method can include automatically detecting when a first physical server is operating beyond a threshold. Note that a plurality of virtual servers is operating on the first physical server. Also, it can be automatically determined which virtual server of the plurality of virtual servers is associated with the first physical server operating beyond the threshold. The virtual server associated with the first physical server operating beyond the threshold can be automatically moved to a second physical server to operate thereon.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例是用于实现虚拟服务器的动态性能管理的方法。 该方法可以包括自动检测第一物理服务器何时运行超过阈值。 注意，在第一物理服务器上操作多个虚拟服务器。 而且，可以自动确定多个虚拟服务器中的哪个虚拟服务器与超出阈值的第一物理服务器相关联。 与超过阈值的第一物理服务器相关联的虚拟服务器可以被自动移动到第二物理服务器以在其上操作。

公开(公告)号：US10581842B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US15473814

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: Eric Zavesky ,  James Pratt ,  Nigel Bradley ,  Timothy Innes ,  Nikhil Marathe ,  AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Eric Zavesky ,  James Pratt ,  Nigel Bradley ,  Timothy Innes ,  Nikhil Marathe

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L9/32

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an authentication system includes an authentication device. The authentication device includes a biometric scanner, a processor, and an interface. The biometric scanner receives biometric data for a user. The processor authenticates the user by comparing the received biometric data for the user to predetermined biometric information for the user. The processor generates an authentication token in response to the authentication. The processor continuously authenticates the user. The interface communicates the authentication token to a content providing device, the authentication token indicating the authentication of the user. The interface receives content from the content providing device in response to the authentication token.

公开(公告)号：US09129516B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US12476150

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Steven M. Belz ,  Gregory Edwards

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Steven M. Belz ,  Gregory Edwards

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a new remote controlled device having a digital mark is disclosed. A digital representation of the mark is generated and sent to a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) server, along with MCDN account information. The digital mark may be used to retrieve programming codes, which are sent to client premises equipment (CPE) at an MCDN client identified by the MCDN account information. The CPE may be instructed to reprogram the URC to control the new device using the programming codes. The digital mark may be scanned and sent to the server using wireless telephony service provided by the MCDN service provider.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于编程通用遥控器（URC）以用具有数字标记的新型遥控设备进行操作的方法和系统。 生成标记的数字表示，并将其发送到多媒体内容分发网络（MCDN）服务器以及MCDN帐户信息。 数字标记可用于检索在由MCDN帐户信息标识的MCDN客户端处发送到客户端设备（CPE）的编程代码。 可以指示CPE重新编程URC以使用编程代码控制新设备。 可以使用由MCDN服务提供商提供的无线电话服务来扫描数字标记并将其发送到服务器。

公开(公告)号：US09058814B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US12946208

申请日：2010-11-15

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Steven Belz ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Steven Belz ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/08

CPC classification number: G10L17/24 ,  G10L15/08 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L17/02 ,  G10L17/06 ,  G10L17/22 ,  G10L2015/088 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04M2201/40 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: Devices, methods, and computer program products are for facilitating enhanced social interactions using a mobile device. A method for facilitating an enhanced social interaction using a mobile device includes receiving an audio input at the mobile device, determining a salient portion of the audio input, receiving relevant information associated with the salient portion, and presenting the relevant information via the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 设备，方法和计算机程序产品用于促进使用移动设备的增强的社交交互。 用于促进使用移动设备的增强的社交交互的方法包括在移动设备处接收音频输入，确定音频输入的显着部分，接收与显着部分相关联的相关信息，以及经由移动设备呈现相关信息。

公开(公告)号：US08913991B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US12205430

申请日：2008-09-05

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: H04M1/66 ,  G06F21/00 ,  H04W52/02 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04M1/67

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04M1/66 ,  H04M1/67 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W52/0254 ,  H04W52/0258 ,  H04W52/027 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A system and methodology that can customize screen time-outs on a portable electronic device based on user activity is provided. The system employs a sensing component that receives data from one or more sensors located on the portable electronic device, for example, skin conductivity sensors. The sensing component determines whether the user is using the portable device, either actively or passively and also determines the identity of the user. A configuring component is employed to change one or more features or functions of the portable electronic device based on the information determined by the sensing component. In particular, the configuring component changes one of more features of the portable electronic device based on the preferences predefined by the identified user and device usage (active and passive usage).

Abstract translation: 提供了可以基于用户活动在便携式电子设备上自定义屏幕超时的系统和方法。 系统采用从位于便携式电子设备上的一个或多个传感器接收数据的感测部件，例如皮肤电导率传感器。 感测组件主动或被动地确定用户是否正在使用便携式设备，并且还确定用户的身份。 基于由感测组件确定的信息，使用配置组件来改变便携式电子设备的一个或多个特征或功能。 特别地，配置组件基于由所识别的用户和设备使用（主动和被动使用）预定义的偏好来改变便携式电子设备的更多特征之一。

公开(公告)号：US20140094587A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14112879

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Elizabeth A. Bodie ,  Robert James Pratt, II

Inventor： Elizabeth A. Bodie ,  Robert James Pratt, II

IPC: C12N15/80

CPC classification number: C12N15/80 ,  C12N1/36 ,  C12N9/1241 ,  C12Y207/07013

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.

公开(公告)号：US08689056B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US11263147

申请日：2005-10-31

Applicant: Justin Chen ,  James Pratt ,  Greg M. Siino

Inventor： Justin Chen ,  James Pratt ,  Greg M. Siino

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: A method and system for providing customer service information provide a central database containing software modules for tasks and services and configurations for the modules. Information is received specifying a procedure to be carried out. Software modules relating to tasks forming part of the procedure are invoked, and the information indicative of appropriate configurations for the specified procedure is passed to the software modules. The software modules access the configurations, and instantiate operational tasks applying the configurations. The operational tasks are consolidated into an operational procedure, and the operational procedure is provided to an operative.

Abstract translation: 用于提供客户服务信息的方法和系统提供包含用于模块的任务和服务和配置的软件模块的中央数据库。 收到指定要执行的程序的信息。 调用与形成过程一部分的任务有关的软件模块，并将指定过程的适当配置的信息传递给软件模块。 软件模块访问配置，并实例化应用配置的操作任务。 操作任务被合并为一个操作程序，操作程序提供给一个操作员。

公开(公告)号：US08683527B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US11738380

申请日：2007-04-20

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Jeffrey Brandt ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Jeffrey Brandt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04H60/92 ,  H04H20/57 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04N5/38 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A system and apparatus for supplying media content to portable communication devices is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure can include, for example, a Set-Top Box (STB) having a cellular transceiver and a controller element to direct the cellular transceiver to transmit a media guide for the STB to a terminal device for presentation on a display unit of the terminal device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向便携式通信设备提供媒体内容的系统和设备。 结合本公开的教导的装置可以包括例如具有蜂窝收发器的机顶盒（STB）和用于指示蜂窝收发器向STB发送用于呈现的终端设备的媒体指南的控制器元件 在终端设备的显示单元上。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08656432B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US12464652

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Marc Sullivan ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

Inventor： Marc Sullivan ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/439

Abstract: A method for providing audio portions of broadcast television signals is disclosed. A television signal is buffered by a multimedia client. In response to a user request, audio data may be obtained from a service provider and sent back to the multimedia client using a network back-channel. The obtained audio data may be synchronized with a video portion of the television signal and output to an audio device, while the television signal is output to a display device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供广播电视信号的音频部分的方法。 电视信号由多媒体客户端缓存。 响应于用户请求，可以从服务提供商获得音频数据，并使用网络后向信道发送回多媒体客户端。 获得的音频数据可以与电视信号的视频部分同步并输出到音频设备，而电视信号被输出到显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US08595804B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12265900

申请日：2008-11-06

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Larry Pearson ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Larry Pearson ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  G06F21/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/083 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/74 ,  G06F2221/2105

Abstract: A security processing element stores authentication data corresponding to a plurality of possible authentication modes. At a time of activation, the security processing element randomly selects one of the authentication modes for presentation to the user. The user must successfully enter data corresponding to the randomly selected authentication mode. In an alternative embodiment, the security processing element can randomly select a plurality of authentication modes that are sequentially presented to the user. The user must successfully respond to each of the plurality of requested authentication modes. In another embodiment, for high security communications, the security processing element may select from a subset of authentication modes that are considered to be more robust. Conversely, the security processing element may select from a subset of randomly presented authentication modes that are considered less robust when used in a low security setting.

Abstract translation: 安全处理元件存储与多种可能的认证方式对应的认证数据。 在激活时，安全处理元件随机选择用于呈现给用户的认证模式之一。 用户必须成功输入与随机选择的认证方式对应的数据。 在替代实施例中，安全处理元件可以随机选择顺序呈现给用户的多个认证模式。 用户必须成功地响应多个请求的认证模式中的每一个。 在另一个实施例中，对于高安全性通信，安全处理元件可以从被认为更加鲁棒的认证模式的子集中进行选择。 相反，安全处理元件可以从在低安全性设置中使用时认为不太鲁棒的随机呈现的认证模式的子集中进行选择。