公开(公告)号：US07698706B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11134750

申请日：2005-05-20

申请人： David F. Bantz ,  Thomas E. Chefalas ,  Steven J. Mastrianni ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

发明人： David F. Bantz ,  Thomas E. Chefalas ,  Steven J. Mastrianni ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

IPC分类号： G06F9/455 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： G06F9/451 ,  G06F9/45533

摘要： Methods and apparatus for managing multiple virtual machines simultaneously operative in a computing environment provide an integrated work environment—for example, a desktop—which incorporates graphical and control elements from multiple virtual machines. In embodiments of the present invention, application programs and resources available in multiple virtual machines can be accessed from a single desktop. Visual cues are provided for associating control elements and resources with particular virtual machines. In embodiments of the present invention, multiple virtual machines operative in a computing environment can comprise a plurality of collaborative virtual machines, or a private virtual machine and one or more collaborative virtual machines.

摘要翻译： 用于管理在计算环境中同时操作的多个虚拟机的方法和装置提供集成的工作环境，例如桌面，其中包含来自多个虚拟机的图形和控制元素。 在本发明的实施例中，可以从单个桌面访问多个虚拟机中可用的应用程序和资源。 提供视觉提示用于将控制元素和资源与特定虚拟机相关联。 在本发明的实施例中，在计算环境中操作的多个虚拟机可以包括多个协作虚拟机，或私有虚拟机和一个或多个协作虚拟机。

公开(公告)号：US20100001993A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12168657

申请日：2008-07-07

申请人： Peter George Finn ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Brian Marshall O'Connell ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Keith Raymond Walker

发明人： Peter George Finn ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Brian Marshall O'Connell ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Keith Raymond Walker

IPC分类号： G06T15/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC分类号： A63F13/61 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/525 ,  A63F13/79 ,  A63F2300/5506 ,  A63F2300/5546 ,  A63F2300/6653 ,  G06F3/04815

摘要： A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for modifying objects in a virtual universe. A user priority controller determines a real world identity of a set of users controlling a set of avatars within a viewable field of an object in a virtual universe. The user priority controller receives user information describing characteristics of the set of users based on the real world identity of each user in the set of users. The user priority controller generates a temporary and dynamic rule to control modification of the object based on the user information. The user priority controller modifies the object in accordance with the temporary and dynamic rule to increase visibility of the object to an avatar in the set of avatars. The temporary and dynamic rule initiates implementation of geometric and texture modifications to modify the object in accordance with the temporary and dynamic rule.

摘要翻译： 用于修改虚拟宇宙中的对象的计算机实现的方法，装置和计算机可用程序产品。 用户优先级控制器确定控制虚拟宇宙中的对象的可见视野内的一组化身的一组用户的真实世界身份。 用户优先级控制器基于用户组中的每个用户的真实世界身份接收描述该组用户的特征的用户信息。 用户优先级控制器基于用户信息生成临时和动态规则来控制对象的修改。 用户优先权控制器根据临时和动态规则来修改对象，以增加对象到该组头像中的化身的可视性。 临时和动态规则启动几何和纹理修改的实现，以根据临时和动态规则修改对象。

公开(公告)号：US20090267937A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12108968

申请日：2008-04-24

申请人： Peter George Finn ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Brian Marshall O'Connell ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Keith Raymond Walker

发明人： Peter George Finn ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Brian Marshall O'Connell ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Keith Raymond Walker

IPC分类号： G06T15/00

CPC分类号： G06T13/20

摘要： A computer implemented method and apparatus for floating object transitions. In one embodiment, tracking data identifying a location of an avatar in relation to a range of an object in a virtual universe is received. The range comprises a viewable field. In response to the tracking data indicating an occurrence of a trigger condition, a set of flotation rules associated with the trigger condition is identified. An optimal location and orientation of the object is identified for each flotation action in a set of flotation actions associated with the set of flotation rules. The set of flotation actions are initiated to float the object above a surface. The object changes the location and orientation of the object in accordance with the set of flotation actions associated with the set of flotation rules.

摘要翻译： 用于浮动对象转换的计算机实现的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，跟踪识别与虚拟宇宙中的对象的范围相关的化身的位置的数据。 该范围包括可视场。 响应于指示触发条件的发生的跟踪数据，识别与触发条件相关联的一组浮选规则。 在与浮选规则集相关联的一组浮选动作中，针对每个浮选动作识别对象的最佳位置和方向。 启动浮选动作，以浮动物体上方的物体。 对象根据与浮动规则集合相关联的浮动动作集合来改变对象的位置和方向。

公开(公告)号：US20090171781A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US11968503

申请日：2008-01-02

申请人： Sheila Elizabeth Allen ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  James Wesley Seaman

发明人： Sheila Elizabeth Allen ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  James Wesley Seaman

IPC分类号： G06Q30/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207

摘要： A computer implemented method, computer program product, and data processing system display advertisements on a pervasive device. A wireless signal for an advertisement is received by the pervasive device. The advertisement includes advertisement information. Responsive to receiving the wireless signal, the advertisement information is compared to user preferences to determine whether the advertisement information matches the user preferences. In the event that the advertisement information matches at least one of the user preferences, the advertisement is displayed on the pervasive device.

摘要翻译： 计算机实现的方法，计算机程序产品和数据处理系统在普及设备上显示广告。 用于广告的无线信号由普及设备接收。 该广告包括广告信息。 响应于接收无线信号，将广告信息与用户偏好进行比较，以确定广告信息是否与用户偏好相匹配。 在广告信息与用户偏好中的至少一个匹配的情况下，广告被显示在普及设备上。

公开(公告)号：US07505981B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US10939823

申请日：2004-09-13

申请人： Clifford Alan Pickover

发明人： Clifford Alan Pickover

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G09B7/02 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q50/24 ,  Y10S707/99933

摘要： A method and service method facilitate collaboration with, communication of, and access to information, particularly in an education environment. One or more sets of respondents are selected to respond to one or more queries from a querent by using a strength value between the querent and one or more of the respondents in the set. One or more responses to the query are received from one or more of the respondents. The strength values of the respective respondent are updated by an assessment of the response. Updated connections for future queries iteratively evolved, based at least in part on the updated strength values. The updated connections are stored in a data structure such that a computer can access the data structure to obtain useful responses to the future queries. In some instances, the steps may be performed as a service and a fee may be charged.

摘要翻译： 方法和服务方法促进与信息的通信和访问，特别是在教育环境中的协作。 选择一组或多组受访者以通过使用该组中的一个或多个受访者之间的强度值来响应来自一个或多个查询的一个或多个查询。 从一个或多个受访者收到对查询的一个或多个答复。 通过评估回应来更新相应答辩人的实力值。 至少部分地基于更新的强度值，针对未来查询的更新连接进行迭代演化。 更新的连接被存储在数据结构中，使得计算机可以访问数据结构以获得对未来查询的有用响应。 在某些情况下，步骤可以作为服务执行，并且可以收取费用。

公开(公告)号：US20080294734A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12058035

申请日：2008-03-28

申请人： Clifford Alan Pickover

发明人： Clifford Alan Pickover

IPC分类号： G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/048

CPC分类号： G06Q10/107 ,  H04L51/00

摘要： A system and method provide an enhanced e-mail (electronic mail) system with a proactive indication of recipient away message. The system and method provide an enhanced e-mail system with a proactive indication of away messages of individuals related to the recipient. The system and method also provides for enhanced e-mail with a variety of away messages automatically sent based on criteria such as the nature of the e-mail sender, the date the e-mail was received, and the content of the e-mail.

摘要翻译： 系统和方法提供增强的电子邮件（电子邮件）系统，其中主动指示收件人消息。 该系统和方法提供增强的电子邮件系统，其主要指示与接收者相关的个人的消息。 该系统和方法还提供了增强的电子邮件，其中提供了基于诸如电子邮件发送者的性质，接收电子邮件的日期以及电子邮件内容之类的标准自动发送的各种离开消息 。

公开(公告)号：US20080126790A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11473805

申请日：2006-06-23

申请人： David F. Bantz ,  Thomas E. Chefalas ,  Srikant Jalan ,  Steven J. Mastrianni ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

发明人： David F. Bantz ,  Thomas E. Chefalas ,  Srikant Jalan ,  Steven J. Mastrianni ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

IPC分类号： G06F9/00 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L41/082 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/22

摘要： Apparatus and methods are disclosed for performing computer system management on an activity basis. In one embodiment, computer-system-related items are associated with at least one activity to be performed using the computer system. Then, management procedures are established for the at least one activity. Next, when the computer system is used to perform the at least one activity, the computer-system-related items associated with the at least one activity are managed in accordance with the management procedures established for the at least one activity. In another embodiment, apparatus and methods monitor patterns of use of a computer system. Using information gathered during monitoring operations, activity models are formulated, and for each activity model a management plan is devised. After management plans have been devised for each activity model, the use of the computer system is monitored to identify actions being performed with the computer system. The identified actions are then compared with the activity models to determine which activity model best fits the identified actions. Management of computer-system-related items associated with the activity is then performed using the management plan associated with the activity model that best fits the actions being performed with the computer system.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于在活动的基础上执行计算机系统管理的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，计算机系统相关项目与要使用计算机系统执行的至少一个活动相关联。 然后，为至少一个活动建立管理程序。 接下来，当计算机系统用于执行至少一个活动时，与至少一个活动相关联的与计算机系统相关的项目根据为至少一个活动建立的管理程序进行管理。 在另一个实施例中，装置和方法监视计算机系统的使用模式。 使用监测操作收集的信息，制定活动模型，并为每个活动模型制定管理计划。 在为每个活动模型设计了管理计划之后，监视计算机系统的使用以识别用计算机系统执行的动作。 然后将识别的动作与活动模型进行比较，以确定哪个活动模式最适合所识别的动作。 然后使用与活动模型相关联的管理计划来执行与该活动相关联的与计算机系统有关的项目的管理，该计划系统相关项目最适合用计算机系统执行的动作。

公开(公告)号：USRE38865E1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US10141383

申请日：2002-05-08

申请人： Daniel Peter Dumarot ,  David Alan Stevenson ,  Nicolas Richard Dono ,  James Randall Moulic ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Bengt-Olaf Schneider ,  Adelbert Smith

发明人： Daniel Peter Dumarot ,  David Alan Stevenson ,  Nicolas Richard Dono ,  James Randall Moulic ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Bengt-Olaf Schneider ,  Adelbert Smith

IPC分类号： G06F9/445 ,  G06F9/45

CPC分类号： G06F9/44505 ,  G06F8/443 ,  G06F11/3466 ,  Y10S706/922 ,  Y10S715/965 ,  Y10S715/967

摘要： A method of optimizing the operation of a computer system in running application programs in accordance with system capabilities, user preferences and configuration parameters of the application program. More specifically, with this invention, an optimizing program gathers information on the system capabilities, user preferences and configuration parameters of the application program to maximize the operation of the application program or computer system. Further, user selected rules of operation can be selected by dragging rule icons to target optimizer icon.

摘要翻译： 根据应用程序的系统能力，用户偏好和配置参数来优化运行应用程序中的计算机系统的操作的方法。 更具体地，利用本发明，优化程序收集关于应用程序的系统能力，用户偏好和配置参数的信息，以最大化应用程序或计算机系统的操作。 此外，可以通过将规则图标拖动到目标优化器图标来选择用户选择的操作规则。

公开(公告)号：US5682486A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-28

申请号：US404393

申请日：1995-03-14

申请人： Bertrand M. Grossman ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

发明人： Bertrand M. Grossman ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

IPC分类号： G06F3/14 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/765 ,  G06F3/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/1438 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4858 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2340/04 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/765

摘要： Windows, icons, or TV channel selections can be conveniently moved between multiple monitors controlled by a single device such as a computer. The monitors may be cathode ray tubes (CRTs) for liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Inter-monitor movement is achieved using a "transport" region into which icons, windows, or TV channel selections are moved on a particular monitor. Once in this region, the icons, windows, or TV channel selections transport from the current monitor to a second monitor. In instances where a large number of icons are used, this is a means for consolidating, managing, and displaying them in an organized way.

摘要翻译： Windows，图标或电视频道选择可以在由单个设备（如计算机）控制的多个显示器之间方便地移动。 显示器可以是用于液晶显示器（LCD）的阴极射线管（CRT）。 使用在特定监视器上移动图标，窗口或电视频道选择的“传输”区域实现监视间移动。 一旦在此区域，图标，窗口或电视频道选择从当前显示器传输到第二个监视器。 在使用大量图标的情况下，这是一种以有组织的方式整合，管理和显示它们的手段。

公开(公告)号：US09504386B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US13277901

申请日：2011-10-20

申请人： James Robert Kozloski ,  Mauro Marzorati ,  Brian Marshall O'Connell ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

发明人： James Robert Kozloski ,  Mauro Marzorati ,  Brian Marshall O'Connell ,  Clifford Alan Pickover

IPC分类号： A61B5/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/001 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0488 ,  A61B5/0533 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B2560/0242 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/40585 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G16H40/63 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/282

摘要： Embodiments of the invention control a device based on physiological measurements associated with a user. A determination is made that a user has manually adjusted a controlled device. A context associated with the user is identified in response to determining that the user has manually adjusted the controlled device. A change is detected in at least one physiological measurement associated with the user in response to the controlled device being manually adjusted. A target physiological measurement associated with at least one physiological measurement is modified based on the change that has been detected. The context that has been identified is associated with the target physiological measurement that has been modified.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例基于与用户相关联的生理测量来控制设备。 确定用户已经手动调整受控设备。 响应于确定用户手动调整受控设备，识别与用户相关联的上下文。 响应于被控制的装置被手动调整，在与用户相关联的至少一个生理测量中检测到变化。 基于已经检测到的变化来修改与至少一个生理测量相关联的目标生理测量。 已经鉴定的上下文与已经修改的目标生理测量相关联。