公开(公告)号：US20100115607A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12265900

申请日：2008-11-06

申请人： James Pratt ,  Larry Pearson ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： James Pratt ,  Larry Pearson ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： H04L9/32

CPC分类号： H04L63/083 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/74 ,  G06F2221/2105

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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。

公开(公告)号：US20100113160A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12266220

申请日：2008-11-06

申请人： Steven Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： Steven Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： A63F13/332 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/335 ,  A63F13/61 ,  A63F13/792 ,  A63F13/795 ,  A63F13/87 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63F2300/406 ,  A63F2300/5506 ,  A63F2300/556 ,  A63F2300/5573 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04L12/189 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W4/24

摘要： Systems and methods of organizing a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) via mobile units are provided. Features of mobile units such as messaging and location based services are incorporated into the game to enhance the user experience. The MMOG provides social networking opportunities to players by associating players based on similarities such as shared interests and activities. These shared interests and activities can be determined based on associations of the players in other situations, such as disparate online games or websites. In addition, advertising content can be provided to players based on similar factors. In an example implementation, the MMOG comprises a game similar to the offline game of tag, wherein players can “tag” each other through in-game interactions via the mobile units. These interactions can be triggered based on players being a fixed predetermined distance from each other.

摘要翻译： 提供了通过移动单元组织大型多人在线游戏（MMOG）的系统和方法。 诸如消息和基于位置的服务的移动单元的特征被并入到游戏中以增强用户体验。 MMOG通过根据共同兴趣和活动等相似之处，将玩家联系起来，为玩家提供社交网络机会。 这些共同的利益和活动可以根据其他情况下的玩家的联合来确定，如不同的在线游戏或网站。 另外，基于类似的因素，可以向玩家提供广告内容。 在示例实现中，MMOG包括类似于标签的离线游戏的游戏，其中玩家可以经由移动单元通过游戏中的交互来“标记”彼此。 这些交互可以基于玩家彼此固定的预定距离来触发。

公开(公告)号：US20100104024A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12260872

申请日：2008-10-29

申请人： Marc Sullivan ,  Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt

发明人： Marc Sullivan ,  Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt

IPC分类号： H04N7/68

CPC分类号： H04H60/12 ,  H04H20/65 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04L1/1803

摘要： A method for remediating broadcast digital television signals is disclosed. A television signal is buffered by a multimedia client, and analyzed for errors. If errors are detected, replacement data for the corrupted data are requested from a service provider using a network back-channel. The replacement data are obtained from the broadcasting entity and sent back to the multimedia client. The replacement data are used to generate and display a faultless version of the digital television signal.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于修复广播数字电视信号的方法。 电视信号被多媒体客户端缓存，并分析错误。 如果检测到错误，则使用网络反向通道从服务提供商请求损坏的数据的替换数据。 替换数据从广播实体获得并发送回多媒体客户端。 替换数据用于产生和显示数字电视信号的无故障版本。

公开(公告)号：US20100069012A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12211465

申请日：2008-09-16

申请人： Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt ,  Steven Belz

发明人： Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt ,  Steven Belz

IPC分类号： H04B17/00

CPC分类号： H04W52/287 ,  H04J11/0069

摘要： A method of modifying a configuration setting of a portable communication device based on an estimated change in transmission traffic. The method includes monitoring radio frequency (RF) signals at a first portable communication device. The RF signals include signals communicated by one or more other communication devices. The method further includes measuring a first number of transmissions communicated by the RF signals during a first time window and measuring a second number of transmissions communicated by the RF signals during a second time window. The first number of transmissions is compared to the second number of transmissions to estimate a change in transmission traffic. A configuration setting of the first portable communication device is modified from a first setting to a second setting based on the estimated change in transmission traffic.

摘要翻译： 一种基于估计的传输业务变化来修改便携式通信设备的配置设置的方法。 该方法包括在第一便携式通信设备处监视射频（RF）信号。 RF信号包括由一个或多个其他通信设备传送的信号。 该方法还包括测量在第一时间窗口期间由RF信号传送的第一数量的传输，并且在第二时间窗口期间测量由RF信号传送的第二数量的传输。 将第一数量的传输与第二数量的传输进行比较以估计传输业务的变化。 基于估计的传输业务的变化，将第一便携式通信设备的配置设置从第一设置修改为第二设置。

公开(公告)号：US20100039393A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12192662

申请日：2008-08-15

申请人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/0236 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0482

摘要： A system and methodology that can enter different text based on an amount of pressure exerted on a key of an electronic device is provided. The system employs one or more sensors located on the key to collect pressure data. A pressure detection component selects text associated with the currently applied pressure. A user can modify the selected text by adjusting the pressure applied to the key. Once the desired text is selected, the user releases pressure from the key and a text entry component enters the selected text.

摘要翻译： 提供了可以基于施加在电子设备的键上的压力的量来输入不同文本的系统和方法。 系统采用位于钥匙上的一个或多个传感器来收集压力数据。 压力检测组件选择与当前施加的压力相关联的文本。 用户可以通过调整应用于该键的压力来修改所选择的文本。 一旦选择了所需的文本，用户从键释放压力，并且文本输入组件输入所选文本。

公开(公告)号：US20100039392A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12192658

申请日：2008-08-15

申请人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/039

摘要： A device and attachment connected to a user's fingernail that can be employed to interact with a conductive touch screen is provided. Specifically, the device is made from a conductive material and provides conductivity to the screen when in contact. The device is connected to or placed on the user's fingernail, or worn on top of the user's finger or glove. When the user touches the conductive touch screen via the device on the finger, a disturbance in capacitance is created and accordingly the presence and/or location of the finger on the screen can be detected.

摘要翻译： 提供了连接到用户的指甲的可以用于与导电触摸屏相互作用的设备和附件。 具体地，该装置由导电材料制成并且当接触时向屏幕提供导电性。 该设备连接到用户的指甲或放在用户的指甲上，或佩戴在用户手指或手套的顶部。 当用户经由手指上的设备触摸导电触摸屏时，产生电容干扰，因此可以检测手指在屏幕上的存在和/或位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100039214A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12192656

申请日：2008-08-15

申请人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： G06F7/00

CPC分类号： H04W52/027 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  H04M1/67 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W52/0254 ,  H04W52/0258 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/26

摘要： A system and methodology that can optimize 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. 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 initiates a screen time-out when the user is not using the portable device (neither actively nor passively).

摘要翻译： 提供了可以基于用户活动来优化便携式电子设备上的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。 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，当用户不使用便携式设备（既不主动地也不被动地）时，配置组件启动屏幕超时。

公开(公告)号：US07966310B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US10996726

申请日：2004-11-24

申请人： Marc Sullivan ,  Philip T. Kortum

发明人： Marc Sullivan ,  Philip T. Kortum

IPC分类号： G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30887

摘要： A uniform resource locator (URL) entered into a browser may be altered to correct misspellings or other errors in the URL. The prefix, the domain name and the domain extension may all be spell checked, compared with lists of homophones, compared with commonly misspelled URLs, and compared with similar URLs that have been previously successfully resolved. The erroneous URL, or portions thereof, may be automatically corrected so that the correction is transparent to the user, or a list of possible substitutions may be presented to the user.

摘要翻译： 输入浏览器的统一资源定位符（URL）可能会被更改，以纠正URL中的拼写错误或其他错误。 与通常拼写错误的URL相比，前缀，域名和域扩展名都可以拼写检查，与同音词列表进行比较，并与之前成功解决的类似URL进行比较。 可以自动地纠正错误的URL或其部分，使得校正对于用户是透明的，或者可以向用户呈现可能的替换的列表。

公开(公告)号：US20090158369A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11957087

申请日：2007-12-14

申请人： Paul Van Vleck ,  Javier Arellano ,  Donald Garofalo ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Gregory Edwards

发明人： Paul Van Vleck ,  Javier Arellano ,  Donald Garofalo ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Gregory Edwards

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N21/47815 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/8456

摘要： A method of displaying an interactive display at a set top box (STB) device is disclosed. The method includes receiving a media content stream. The media content stream includes a first content segment and a second content segment, where the second content segment is received at the STB device after the first content segment. The method also includes displaying a first interactive display, where the first interactive display includes at least one field to receive user input. The method also includes displaying a second interactive display after displaying the first interactive display but before displaying the second content segment. The method also includes performing a user-designated transition with respect to the second content segment based on a user input received via the second interactive display.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种在机顶盒（STB）设备上显示交互式显示的方法。 该方法包括接收媒体内容流。 媒体内容流包括第一内容段和第二内容段，其中第二内容段在第一内容段之后在STB设备处被接收。 该方法还包括显示第一交互式显示器，其中第一交互式显示器包括至少一个字段以接收用户输入。 该方法还包括在显示第一交互式显示之后但是在显示第二内容段之前显示第二交互式显示。 该方法还包括基于经由第二交互式显示接收到的用户输入来执行关于第二内容片段的用户指定的转换。

公开(公告)号：US20070294737A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11454314

申请日：2006-06-16

申请人： Greg Edwards ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： Greg Edwards ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8153 ,  H04N21/84

摘要： Techniques for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) stream management within a home viewing network are provided. A plurality of IPTV streams are presented on viewing devices within the home viewing network. Descriptive information is presented with each of the presentations. The descriptive information includes at least a status for each of the IPTV streams and a location for each of the IPTV streams within the home viewing network. Moreover, the presentation permits selectable actions to be taken with respect to any of the IPTV streams within the home viewing network.

摘要翻译： 提供家庭观看网络内的互联网协议电视（IPTV）流管理技术。 在家庭观看网络内的观看设备上呈现多个IPTV流。 每个演示文稿都会提供描述性信息。 描述性信息至少包括IPTV流中的每一个的状态和家庭观看网络内每个IPTV流的位置。 此外，该呈现允许针对家庭观看网络内的任何IPTV流采取可选择的动作。