公开(公告)号：US20110021106A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12900877

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

Inventor： Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

IPC: A63H33/00 ,  G06K19/00 ,  G06Q20/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G09F1/00

Abstract: A stored-value product includes a toy automobile and a panel. The toy automobile includes a body and wheels rotatably coupled to the body. The panel is coupled to the body and includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card assembly. Stored-value product assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value products, methods of using a stored-value product and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 储值产品包括玩具汽车和面板。 玩具汽车包括可旋转地联接到主体的主体和轮子。 面板耦合到身体，并包括一个帐户标识符，表示链接到储值卡组件的金融帐户或记录。 还公开了储值产品组件，促进储值产品销售的方法，使用储值产品的方法和其他实施方案。

公开(公告)号：US07810710B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11437462

申请日：2006-05-19

Applicant: Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

Inventor： Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G09F1/00

Abstract: A stored-value product includes a toy automobile and a panel. The toy automobile includes a body and wheels rotatably coupled to the body. The panel is coupled to the body and includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card assembly. Stored-value product assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value products, methods of using a stored-value product and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 储值产品包括玩具汽车和面板。 玩具汽车包括可旋转地联接到主体的主体和轮子。 面板耦合到身体，并包括一个帐户标识符，表示链接到储值卡组件的金融帐户或记录。 还公开了储值产品组件，促进储值产品销售的方法，使用储值产品的方法和其他实施方案。

公开(公告)号：US20080210197A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US12071110

申请日：2008-02-15

Applicant: David B. Smith

Inventor： David B. Smith

IPC: F02D13/04

CPC classification number: F02D13/04 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02D9/06 ,  F02D13/0273 ,  F02D41/0087 ,  F02D41/1446 ,  F02D2041/0012

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, controlling exhaust gas temperature in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine during positive power operation of the engine are disclosed. Control of exhaust gas temperature may be desired to improve emissions performance in the engine, which is often dependent upon exhaust gas temperature. One or more temperature probes may be used to first determine the actual exhaust gas temperature of the engine while it is operated in a positive power mode. Next, an ECM or similar device may be used to determine a temperature difference between the actual exhaust gas temperature and a desired exhaust gas temperature for emissions performance. Based on the determined temperature difference, one or more cylinders of the engine may continue to be operated in positive power mode while one or more cylinders of the engine are switched to operating in a selected engine braking mode. The operation of some cylinders in positive power mode while operating other cylinders in engine braking mode may cause the actual exhaust gas temperature to change and more closely match the desired exhaust gas temperature.

Abstract translation: 公开了在发动机的正功率运行期间控制多气缸内燃机中的排气温度的系统和方法。 可能需要控制排气温度以改善发动机中的排放性能，这通常取决于废气温度。 可以使用一个或多个温度探测器来首先确定发动机在正功率模式下的实际排气温度。 接下来，可以使用ECM或类似装置来确定实际废气温度和用于排放性能的期望废气温度之间的温差。 基于确定的温度差，发动机的一个或多个气缸可以继续在正功率模式下操作，同时将发动机的一个或多个气缸切换到以所选择的发动机制动模式操作。 在发动机制动模式下操作其他气缸时，正功率模式下的某些气缸的运行可能导致实际废气温度发生变化，并且更符合所需的废气温度。

公开(公告)号：US20080119952A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11604016

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0014 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/3574 ,  G06Q20/4037 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G10H2240/181

Abstract: A financial transaction product includes a media player, a housing, and an account identifier. The media player is configured to receive and store compressed digital media files and to convert the compressed digital media files into sound waves. The housing at least partially encloses the media player. The account identifier links the housing to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. Methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction card assembly and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易产品包括媒体播放器，住房和帐户标识符。 媒体播放器配置为接收和存储压缩的数字媒体文件，并将压缩的数字媒体文件转换成声波。 外壳至少部分地包围媒体播放器。 帐户标识符将房屋连接至至少一个财务帐户或财务记录。 还公开了鼓励购买和促进使用金融交易卡组件的方法和其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07078993B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US11192783

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Frederic P. Berg ,  David B. Smith

Inventor： Frederic P. Berg ,  David B. Smith

IPC: H01F3/00

CPC classification number: H01F41/04 ,  B21D1/06 ,  B21D26/14 ,  H01F5/00 ,  H01F7/20 ,  H01F7/202 ,  H01F27/2847 ,  Y10S72/705 ,  Y10T29/4902 ,  Y10T29/49071 ,  Y10T29/49073

Abstract: An electromagnet assembly for supplying a region of concentrated electromagnetic flux is provided. The assembly includes a flat strip of an electrically conductive metal. The strip has a first and a second opposite planar surfaces at least one of which is covered by a dielectric material. The strip has first and second end portions. The strip is wound in a coil including at least one first loop and one second loop and disposing the second opposite planar surface in the first loop substantially-adjacent the first opposite planar surface in the second loop. The coil is disposed about an axis of symmetry configured to concentrate electromagnetic flux at a midpoint on the axis of symmetry. First and second electrical terminals are connected at the first and second end portions, respectively.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于提供集中电磁通量区域的电磁体组件。 组件包括导电金属的扁平带。 带材具有第一和第二相对的平坦表面，其中至少一个由电介质材料覆盖。 带材具有第一和第二端部。 该条被缠绕在包括至少一个第一环和一个第二环的线圈中，并且将第二相对的平坦表面设置在第一环中，与第二环中的第一相对的平坦表面基本相邻。 线圈围绕被配置为将电磁通量集中在对称轴上的中点处的对称轴设置。 第一和第二电端子分别在第一和第二端部连接。

公开(公告)号：US06801620B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-05

申请号：US09886877

申请日：2001-06-21

Applicant: David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

Inventor： David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

IPC: H04M3523

CPC classification number: H04M3/5237

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling administration of Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) queues of an ACD or network of ACDs by a caller, and of communicating data to and from an ACD Agent. The caller receives information concerning the status of queues in one or a plurality of ACDs. If the caller wishes to communicate with a particular Agent, wait time for that Agent is provided to the caller. The caller can select a particular Agent, and will be connected when that Agent becomes available subject to other restrictions of the ACD queue. The caller can prepare information for transmission to an answering Agent while the caller waits. Advantageously, the caller can control which Agent or which sub-group of Agents should respond to his/her call, taking into account the different waiting times associated with a particular Agent or the first available Agent when the caller reaches the top of the queue. Advantageously, the caller can link to ACD Agents from multiple companies by accessing an ACD Network.

Abstract translation: 一种用于由呼叫者控制ACD或ACD网络的自动呼叫分配器（ACD）队列的管理和向ACD代理传送数据的方法和装置。 呼叫者接收有关一个或多个ACD中队列状态的信息。 如果主叫方希望与特定的代理进行通信，那么该代理的等待时间将提供给呼叫者。 呼叫者可以选择特定的代理，并且当该代理可用时可以连接到受ACD队列的其他限制。 呼叫者可以准备在呼叫者等待时传送给应答代理的信息。 有利地，当呼叫者到达队列的顶部时，呼叫者可以考虑到与特定的代理或第一可用代理相关联的不同的等待时间，呼叫者可以控制哪个代理或哪个代理组应该响应他/她的呼叫。 有利地，呼叫者可以通过访问ACD网络来连接来自多个公司的ACD代理。

公开(公告)号：US06674764B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：US09256802

申请日：1999-02-24

Applicant: Stuart Mandel Garland ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

Inventor： Stuart Mandel Garland ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

IPC: H04L1214

CPC classification number: H04M11/002

Abstract: A system and method for polling communication lines in a communication system having a plurality of communication lines and at least one telemetry device coupled to one of the plurality of communication lines. The method comprises the steps of creating a polling signal at the network switch, transmitting the polling signal from the network switch to one of the communication lines and determining whether the one communication line is associated with the telemetry device.

Abstract translation: 一种在具有多个通信线路的通信系统中轮询通信线路的系统和方法以及耦合到所述多条通信线路中的一条通信线路的至少一个遥测设备。 该方法包括以下步骤：在网络交换机处创建轮询信号，将轮询信号从网络交换机发送到通信线路之一，并确定一个通信线路是否与遥测设备相关联。

公开(公告)号：US06639781B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-28

申请号：US10001359

申请日：2001-10-31

Applicant: David B. Smith ,  Robert F. Olsen ,  John J. Cotter

Inventor： David B. Smith ,  Robert F. Olsen ,  John J. Cotter

IPC: H01H4700

CPC classification number: G01N3/317 ,  G01N2203/001 ,  G01N2203/0023 ,  G01N2203/005 ,  G01N2203/0282

Abstract: A power supply for an electromagnetic force system comprising a slow current pulse system in parallel with a dumping circuit feeding a blocking inductor in parallel with a series of diodes; a fast current pulse system of opposing polarity and parallel to the slow current pulse system and blocking inductor, the fast pulse system including a triggered vacuum spark-gap for discharging the fast current pulse system through a working coil such that the current through the coil decreases rapidly and the magnetic field in the gap decreases substantially while the magnetic field in and behind the work piece decreases only slightly, resulting in a large field gradient across the work piece and the creation of a pulse of tension force on the work piece.

公开(公告)号：US06614802B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09233163

申请日：1999-01-18

Applicant: Stuart M. Garland ,  David B. Smith

Inventor： Stuart M. Garland ,  David B. Smith

IPC: H04J316

CPC classification number: H04M11/007

Abstract: A telecommunication network with a local multi-interfacing multiport switch with a remotely controllable line multi-interface for alternatively, selectively, connecting different line unit interfaces to a single customer line to enable both digital and analog communication on a single line.

Abstract translation: 具有本地多接口多端口交换机的电信网络，其具有可远程控制的线路多接口，用于可选地，将不同的线路单元接口连接到单个客户线路，以在单个线路上实现数字和模拟通信。

公开(公告)号：US06563916B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09334207

申请日：1999-06-15

Applicant: Douglas Anthony Deutsch ,  Donald Robert Rueckheim ,  David B. Smith

Inventor： Douglas Anthony Deutsch ,  Donald Robert Rueckheim ,  David B. Smith

IPC: H04M342

CPC classification number: H04M3/428 ,  H04M3/523 ,  H04M2203/2011

Abstract: The system for transmitting a change in call queued/hold state across a communications network (termed “call state notification system” herein) functions to provide an indication to the parties on the existing call connection that the calling party has placed the call on hold and/or the call center has advanced the call connection to the head of the queue for connection to an agent. This is accomplished by enabling the calling party to place their call termination on hold to serve another call or to perform some other task without having to physically monitor the call connection. When the calling party removes the hold state at their terminal device, the call center receives a notification of the reconnection of the calling party to the call connection. In addition, when the call center advances the call connection to the head of the queue, the call state notification system notifies the calling party and, if the call connection is on hold, the call center maintains the calling party's position at the head of the queue until the calling party returns to the call connection.

Abstract translation: 用于在通信网络（在本文中称为“呼叫状态通知系统”）发送呼叫排队/保持状态改变的系统用于向现有呼叫连接上的各方提供主叫方已将呼叫置于保持状态的指示， /或呼叫中心将呼叫连接提升到队列的头部，以连接到座席。 这是通过使主叫方将其呼叫终止保持为服务于另一个呼叫或执行一些其他任务而不必物理地监视呼叫连接来实现的。 当呼叫方在其终端设备中移除保持状态时，呼叫中心接收到主叫方重新连接呼叫连接的通知。 此外，当呼叫中心将呼叫连接提前到队列的头部时，呼叫状态通知系统通知呼叫方，如果呼叫连接处于保持状态，则呼叫中心维持主叫方的位置 直到主叫方返回到呼叫连接。