公开(公告)号：US06832518B1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-21

申请号：US10607487

申请日：2003-06-26

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： F16C3906

CPC分类号： G01V7/02

摘要： A mass is levitated with respect to a base, at least one of which is comprised of a diamagnetic material, with the levitated mass also having a permanent magnetic property. A second permanent magnet is optionally configured such that it attracts the levitation mass away from the base to overcome gravitational force on the mass, thereby suspending the mass over the surface of the base. The mass is contained in a nonmagnetic, non-shielding and optionally optically-transparent housing so as to limit its excursion within a range of levitation positions. A position measurement means such as a laser interferometer, capacitance detector, or pickup coil is configured to measure positional deviations of the mass in response to incident pressure wave, the output of which being an electronic signal representing the pressure wave.

摘要翻译： 质量相对于基底悬浮，其中至少一个由抗磁性材料构成，悬浮体也具有永久磁性。 第二永久磁铁任选地构造成使得其将悬浮质量吸引离开基座以克服质量块上的重力，从而将质量悬浮在基体的表面上。 质量包含在非磁性，非屏蔽和可选的光学透明外壳中，以便将其偏移限制在悬浮位置的范围内。 诸如激光干涉仪，电容检测器或拾取线圈的位置测量装置被配置成测量响应入射压力波的质量的位置偏差，其输出是表示压力波的电子信号。

公开(公告)号：US06831879B1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US09703335

申请日：2000-10-31

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Peter Juergen Klim ,  Chung Lam

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Peter Juergen Klim ,  Chung Lam

IPC分类号： G04F1000

CPC分类号： G04G99/00 ,  G04F10/10

摘要： A simple electronic horological device, termed a time cell, is presented with associated methods, systems, and computer program products. A time cell has an insulated, charge storage element that receives an electrostatic charge through its insulating medium, i.e. it is programmed. Over time, the charge storage element then loses the charge through its insulating medium. Given the reduction of the electric potential of the programmed charge storage element at a substantially known discharge rate, and by observing the potential of the programmed charge storage element at a given point in time, an elapsed time period can be determined. Thus, the time cell measures an elapsed time period without a continuous power source. One type of time cell is an analog time cell that may have a form similar to a non-volatile memory cell, particularly a floating gate field effect transistor (FGFET). The time cell may have an expanded floating gate for storing an electrostatic charge. At a given point in time after programming the analog time cell, a sensing operation indirectly observes the retained charge in the floating gate by directly or indirectly observing the threshold voltage of the FGFET. By knowing the operational characteristics of the time cell and its initial programming condition, the observation can be converted into an elapsed time value. A time cell can be designed and/or programmed to select the range of time to be measured.

摘要翻译： 被称为时间单元的简单的电子钟表装置被提供有相关的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 时间单元具有绝缘的电荷存储元件，其通过其绝缘介质接收静电电荷，即它被编程。 随着时间的推移，电荷存储元件然后通过其绝缘介质失去电荷。 考虑到以基本上已知的放电速率减小编程电荷存储元件的电位，并且通过在给定时间点观察编程电荷存储元件的电位，可以确定经过的时间段。 因此，时间单元测量没有连续电源的经过时间段。 一种类型的时间单元是模拟时间单元，其可以具有类似于非易失性存储单元，特别是浮动栅场效应晶体管（FGFET）的形式。 时间单元可以具有用于存储静电电荷的扩展浮动栅极。 在对模拟时间单元进行编程之后的给定时间点，感测操作通过直接或间接观察FGFET的阈值电压间接地观察浮动栅极中的保留电荷。 通过了解时间单元的操作特性及其初始编程条件，可以将观测值转换为经过的时间值。 时间单元可以被设计和/或编程以选择待测量的时间范围。

公开(公告)号：US06801911B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-05

申请号：US08976888

申请日：1997-11-21

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F1730

CPC分类号： G06F17/30876 ,  Y10S707/922 ,  Y10S707/959 ,  Y10S707/99932 ,  Y10S707/99943 ,  Y10S707/99945

摘要： A data processing system and method are provided for using URLs to access files located on the Internet in a similar manner used to access local files.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种数据处理系统和方法，用于以用于访问本地文件的类似方式使用URL来访问位于因特网上的文件。

公开(公告)号：US06785869B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US09335295

申请日：1999-06-17

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F1721

CPC分类号： G06F17/2735 ,  G06F17/241 ,  G06F17/273 ,  G06F17/30737

摘要： A method and apparatus provides a central dictionary and glossary server. An application executing on a client is able to access a local copy of a dictionary or glossary. A master dictionary or glossary is updated at a server, and the update to the master dictionary or glossary is served to the application on the client to update the local copy of the dictionary or glossary. A datastream may also be processed by automatically scanning a datastream and automatically detecting, in the datastream, a word that cannot be matched to a word in a dictionary or glossary. The unmatched word is identified as an acronym, and in response, data associated with the acronym, selected from a hierarchical set of glossaries, is inserted into the datastream in close proximity to the acronym. In another aspect of processing a datastream, in response to an indication that the unmatched word is a properly spelled new term, a dictionary or glossary may be updated with the new term, and the dictionary or glossary is a member of a hierarchically ordered set of dictionaries and/or glossaries. The system may also contain an organizational database comprising information for organizational units associated with a data processing system, and each glossary in the hierarchical set of glossaries is associated with an organizational unit.

公开(公告)号：US06735694B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US08976380

申请日：1997-11-21

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Maria Azua Himmel

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Maria Azua Himmel

IPC分类号： H04L932

CPC分类号： H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/123

摘要： A method and system of certifying that a copy of a Web page was made at a particular time by a user of a Web client. A client piece preferably includes a one-way hashing function that, when applied to a Web page copy, generates a unique string. The string is concatenated with a URL for the Web page, a timestamp and other identifying information, to generate a signature. Using a public key cryptosystem, the signature is provided to a certification server. Upon receipt, the server first determines whether the signature represents the Web page copy. If so, a confirmation is sent to the client, and the signature is stored in a database. Preferably, the Web page copy itself is not stored in the database. Signatures from other Web page copies received during a given period (e.g., the same day) are then summed and the sum is published. Later, when the user desires to verify that the Web page copy is authentic, a determination is made regarding whether application of the given function to the page generates a signature previously stored in the database and/or a value equal to the published sum for the given day. If so, the Web page copy is accepted as authentic.

摘要翻译： Web客户端的用户在特定时间认证网页的副本的方法和系统。 客户端件优选地包括单向散列功能，当应用于网页副本时，生成唯一字符串。 字符串与网页的URL，时间戳和其他标识信息相连，以生成签名。 使用公钥密码系统，将签名提供给认证服务器。 收到后，服务器首先确定签名是否代表网页副本。 如果是，则向客户端发送确认，并将签名存储在数据库中。 优选地，网页副本本身不存储在数据库中。 然后将给定时间段内（例如同一天）收到的其他网页副本的签名相加，并发布和。 稍后，当用户期望验证网页副本是否可信时，确定关于给定功能的应用是否对页面生成先前存储在数据库中的签名和/或等于公布的总和的值 给了一天 如果是这样，网页副本被接受为真实的。

公开(公告)号：US06674530B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：US09844388

申请日：2001-04-27

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G01N2125

CPC分类号： G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/4242

摘要： A handheld, pen-like colorimeter for measuring the color of an object is provided. The invention includes three light sensors, each of which detects a separate primary color. A microprocessor in the colorimeter calculates a single composite color value from the three separate color measurements from the light sensors and then compares the composite color value with a list of color values, wherein each value corresponds to a unique color name. The colorimeter selects the color name that matches the composite color value of the object presents the color name to a user, using a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an audio speaker. Another embodiment of the present invention uses lasers emitting primary colors, rather than passive light sensors. The lasers shine on an object one at a time, and the reflected laser light from the three lasers is detected by a special light sensor. The three color measurements are then combined to produce a composite value, similar to the first embodiment.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于测量物体颜色的手持式笔式色度计。 本发明包括三个光传感器，每个光传感器检测单独的原色。 色度计中的微处理器根据来自光传感器的三种分离的颜色测量值计算单个复合颜色值，然后将复合颜色值与颜色值列表进行比较，其中每个值对应于唯一的颜色名称。 色度计使用液晶显示器（LCD）或音频扬声器，选择与对象的复合颜色值匹配的颜色名称向用户呈现颜色名称。 本发明的另一实施例使用发射原色的激光器，而不是无源光传感器。 激光器一次在一个物体上照射，并且来自三个激光器的反射激光由特殊的光传感器检测。 然后将三种颜色测量值组合以产生与第一实施例类似的复合值。

公开(公告)号：US06618683B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09735591

申请日：2000-12-12

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Scott Schwerdtfeger ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Scott Schwerdtfeger ,  Newton James Smith, Jr.

IPC分类号： G01C1738

CPC分类号： G01C21/165 ,  G01C25/005

摘要： A navigation device includes accelerometers for measuring movement. Given a beginning location and orientation, the device determines current location and orientation based on the information from the accelerometers. A user enters a list of items, such as a shopping list, into the device and the device determines a path to the items. The device then generates and presents directions for navigation. The path may be calculated to avoid hazards; such as shelves being stocked, congested checkout lines, and spilled items. The item list may be loaded into the device, using the bar code reader, optical character recognition, or through a store computer or the Internet. Planes of infrared beams are arranged within the environment such that a navigation device is likely to or must pass through a plane. A path may be computed to ensure that the navigation device passes through an IR plane. The navigation device has a plurality of IR sensors arranged in a tetrahedron. As the device passes through an IR plane, the device receives signals from the sensors. Given the order and timing of the signals and a location of the IR plane, the device performs a calibration. The device is calibrated without requiring the user to place the device in a cradle.

摘要翻译： 导航装置包括用于测量运动的加速度计。 给定起始位置和方向，设备基于来自加速度计的信息确定当前位置和方位。 用户将诸如购物列表的项目列表输入到设备中，并且设备确定项目的路径。 然后，设备生成并呈现导航的方向。 可以计算路径以避免危险; 例如储存的货架，拥挤的结帐线和溢出物品。 项目列表可以使用条形码读取器，光学字符识别或通过商店计算机或因特网加载到设备中。 红外光束的平面布置在环境中，使得导航装置可能或必须通过飞机。 可以计算路径以确保导航设备通过IR平面。 导航装置具有布置在四面体中的多个IR传感器。 当设备通过IR平面时，设备从传感器接收信号。 给定信号的顺序和定时以及IR平面的位置，器件执行校准。 该设备经过校准，无需用户将设备放置在通讯座中。

公开(公告)号：US06570870B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09239242

申请日：1999-01-28

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： H04L1266

CPC分类号： H04M7/003 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1446 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04M15/52 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/8207 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/54 ,  H04M2215/7813

摘要： A calling service is provided within a conventional Internet operating environment wherein client machines connect to the Internet via an Internet service provider (ISP). The ISP provides Internet access to the users for a time-based or usage-based service fee. According to the invention, a client machine user is provided an option to make a telephone call to a Web site operator during a browsing session. The charges for the telephone call preferably are invoiced by the ISP (or some third party on the ISP's behalf). Thus, when a user elects to make a “one-click” telephone call to the Web site, the charge for the call preferably shows up on the user's ISP billing statement.

摘要翻译： 在常规的互联网操作环境中提供呼叫服务，其中客户机通过因特网服务提供商（ISP）连接到因特网。 ISP为用户提供基于时间或使用服务费的互联网访问。 根据本发明，客户端机器用户被提供用于在浏览会话期间对网站运营商进行电话呼叫的选项。 电话费用最好由ISP（或代表ISP的某些第三方）开具发票。 因此，当用户选择对网站进行“一键式”电话呼叫时，呼叫费用最好显示在用户的ISP账单上。

公开(公告)号：US06564005B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09239247

申请日：1999-01-28

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： H04N591

CPC分类号： H04N21/4751 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4825

摘要： A multi-user system, method, and computer-usable medium facilitate time-shifting of television program viewing for users. Each user is identified by an associated user profile, and a program schedule, including a list of desired programs to be recorded, is maintained for each user. The television programs are recorded and stored on a hard disk, or other nonvolatile storage, for later viewing by the users. The television programs are preferably stored in a compressed format. Each user can log into the system, at his convenience, and view any of the television programs that have been recorded for him. There is no shuffling through numerous videocassette tapes or skipping over other users' recorded programs to find a desired television program. An option may be used to specify how long to save a recorded television program before it can be erased and overwritten with another program. A master user or users, such as a parent or parents, can add a new user to the system by setting up a new user profile. The master user may set options or restrictions for the new user. If a permanent copy of a television program is desired, it can be written to another medium, such as a compact disk, a DVD, or a videocassette tape.

摘要翻译： 多用户系统，方法和计算机可用介质便于用户观看电视节目的时移。 每个用户由关联的用户简档标识，并且为每个用户维护包括要记录的期望节目的列表的节目表。 电视节目被记录并存储在硬盘或其他非易失性存储器上，供用户稍后观看。 电视节目优选地以压缩格式存储。 每个用户可以方便地登录系统，并查看为他录制的任何电视节目。 没有洗牌通过许多录像带或跳过其他用户的录制节目，以找到所需的电视节目。 可以使用一个选项来指定在录制的电视节目可以被其他节目擦除和覆盖之前保存多长时间。 主用户或用户（如父母或父母）可以通过设置新的用户配置文件向系统添加新用户。 主用户可以为新用户设置选项或限制。 如果需要电视节目的永久性副本，则可将其写入另一介质，例如光盘，DVD或录像带。

公开(公告)号：US06540135B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09466439

申请日：1999-12-17

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F1760

CPC分类号： G06Q30/02

摘要： A system and method for expediting service to a user by automatically defaulting to the typical preferences of the user for a remote point of purchase action at a facility which permits such actions is described. In one version, the user utilizes a credit or debit card to make a purchase at the facility. After the card is authorized, the user's profile of his or her routine selections at such facilities is retrieved. After the user's profile is obtained, the user is allowed to immediately complete the transaction rather than proceed through the option selection process. The system utilizes the user profile to automatically default the prompts and inquiries of the interface terminal to the typical selections chosen by the user. This feature expedites service to users by allowing them to bypass the interactive option selection process with the terminal. The user may deviate from his or her typical selections by entering alternate selections in a conventional manner at any time.

摘要翻译： 描述了通过在允许这种动作的设施处自动地默认用于远程购买点的用户的典型偏好来加速对用户的服务的系统和方法。 在一个版本中，用户使用信用卡或借记卡在设施进行购买。 在卡被授权之后，检索用户在这些设施处的例行选择的简档。 在获得用户简档之后，允许用户立即完成交易，而不是通过选项选择过程进行。 系统利用用户配置文件自动将接口终端的提示和查询默认为用户选择的典型选择。 该功能通过允许用户绕过与终端的交互式选项选择过程来加速对用户的服务。 用户可以随时以常规方式输入替代选择来偏离他或她的典型选择。