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公开(公告)号：US08021000B2
公开(公告)日：2011-09-20
申请号：US12464008
申请日：2009-05-11
Applicant: Jerry B. Lowe
Inventor： Jerry B. Lowe
Abstract: A flat projection television comprising an imagine engine mounted adjacent a top of an enclosure and optically coupled to a collimator mirror, a flat mirror, a mirror assembly comprising a plurality of cylindrical mirrors, and a diffuser screen. The image engine includes a cylindrical lens which expands an outgoing image horizontally. The image engine projects the image downward from the top of the enclosure toward the bottom of the enclosure where the horizontally expanding image encounters the collimator mirror which collimates the expanding beam bringing the horizontal lines back into parallel with one another. The collimator mirror also reflects the collimated image towards the front of the enclosure where it encounters the flat mirror oriented to deflect the image upward into the mirror box location of the enclosure at an appropriate angle. As the image is projected from the flat mirror, it encounters the cylindrical mirrors of the mirror assembly which expand each horizontal line of the image to present a fully expanded and complete image on the diffuser screen.
Abstract translation: 一种平面投影电视机，包括靠近外壳的顶部并与光学耦合到准直器反射镜的平面反射镜，包括多个圆柱形反射镜的反射镜组件和扩散器屏幕相邻地安装的想象引擎。 图像引擎包括水平扩展输出图像的柱面透镜。 图像引擎将图像从外壳的顶部朝向机箱的底部向下投影，其中水平扩展的图像遇到准直器反射镜，其准直扩展的光束，使得水平线相互平行。 准直器镜还将准直图像反射到外壳的前部，其中它遇到平面镜，其定向成以适当的角度将图像向上偏转到外壳的镜盒位置。 当从平面镜投射图像时，它遇到镜子组件的圆柱形镜子，其扩大图像的每个水平线，以在扩散器屏幕上呈现完全展开且完整的图像。
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公开(公告)号：US20110016234A1
公开(公告)日：2011-01-20
申请号：US12749969
申请日：2010-03-30
Applicant: Polly Stecyk , Brian Peterson , Brian Maxson , Pavel Houda , George E. Palmer , Shenta T. Pu , Martin Zanfino , Robert A. Perry
Inventor： Polly Stecyk , Brian Peterson , Brian Maxson , Pavel Houda , George E. Palmer , Shenta T. Pu , Martin Zanfino , Robert A. Perry
CPC classification number: H04L12/282 , H04L12/2805 , H04L2012/2849 , H04L2012/285
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.
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3.发明授权Power status detection and processing of audio/video (A/V) devices in A/V networks 有权A / V网络中音频/视频（A / V）设备的电源状态检测和处理公开(公告)号：US07456906B2
公开(公告)日：2008-11-25
申请号：US10759577
申请日：2004-01-16
Applicant: Tetsuya Shimizu , Atul Batra , Wang He Lou
Inventor： Tetsuya Shimizu , Atul Batra , Wang He Lou
CPC classification number: H04N5/63
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that facilitate detection and processing of A/V device power status in A/V networks. Preferably, a power detection system includes a current sensor coupled to the power cord of an A/V device, a current-to-voltage converter coupled to the sensor, a voltage comparator coupled to the converter, a reference voltage output circuit coupled to the comparator, and a micro-controller coupled to the comparator and the reference voltage output circuit. In operation, the current being drawn by the A/V device through its power cord is detected and converted to an input voltage, which is then compared to a device specific threshold voltage. If the input voltage is not greater than the threshold voltage, a “Power On” command is sent to the A/V device and the detection, conversion and comparison process is repeated. If the input voltage is greater than the threshold voltage, desired commands and/or instructions are sent to the A/V device.
Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，便于在A / V网络中检测和处理A / V设备电源状态。 优选地，功率检测系统包括耦合到A / V设备的电源线的电流传感器，耦合到传感器的电流 - 电压转换器，耦合到转换器的电压比较器，耦合到该转换器的参考电压输出电路 比较器和耦合到比较器和参考电压输出电路的微控制器。 在操作中，由A / V设备通过其电源线汲取的电流被检测并转换成输入电压，然后将其与器件特定的阈值电压进行比较。 如果输入电压不大于阈值电压，则将“开机”命令发送到A / V设备，并重复检测，转换和比较过程。 如果输入电压大于阈值电压，则将期望的命令和/或指令发送到A / V设备。
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公开(公告)号：US20050219426A1
公开(公告)日：2005-10-06
申请号：US10837465
申请日：2004-04-29
Applicant: Brian Maxson , James Hicks
Inventor： Brian Maxson , James Hicks
CPC classification number: H04N9/28
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that facilitate automatic convergence and geometry alignment in projection systems. Preferably, an optical element such as a lens array is coupled to all areas of the projection system's screen and to a detector element such as a photocell array. In operation, each lens of the lens array is adapted to map an individual portion or region of the screen onto the photocell array. A microprocessor, controller or the like uses the data output from the photocells to instruct an alignment controller to center or steer the beams to compensate for convergence error at a particular location. In a center alignment mode, four (4) or more beacon dots located about the periphery of the screen are detected to determine screen size and position, which is used to center the video image and the centers of the mapped regions on the screen.
Abstract translation: 提供了有助于投影系统中的自动会聚和几何对准的系统和方法。 优选地，诸如透镜阵列的光学元件耦合到投影系统的屏幕的所有区域以及诸如光电池阵列的检测器元件。 在操作中，透镜阵列的每个透镜适于将屏幕的单独部分或区域映射到光电晶体阵列上。 微处理器，控制器等使用从光电管输出的数据来指示对准控制器使波束中心或转向以补偿特定位置处的收敛误差。 在中心对准模式中，检测位于屏幕周边周围的四（4）个或更多个信标点，以确定用于将视频图像和映射区域的中心对准在屏幕上的屏幕尺寸和位置。
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公开(公告)号：US06948692B2
公开(公告)日：2005-09-27
申请号：US10664221
申请日：2003-09-16
Applicant: Joseph Daniel Leachman
Inventor： Joseph Daniel Leachman
CPC classification number: H04N9/3141 , Y10S248/907
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mounting clip that facilitates easy installation and removal of protective shields for PTVs and other video display units. The clip preferably comprises a base attached to the protective shield and a thin walled body extending from the base. An forward lobe of the body includes a generally semi-circular nose and a locking member protruding from the body adjacent the base of the nose. A rear lobe of the body is preferably non-contiguous at a base end on the same side of the body from which the locking member protrudes to form a spring-like lever arm. The base end of the lever arm is preferably bent inwardly to form a push or handle member. In operation, the clip snaps into predetermined grooves positioned about the periphery of the display unit screen. Once inserted into the groove, the locking member abuts a stepped surface formed in the wall of the groove to removably lock the clip in place. To release the locking member and remove the clip from the groove, the handle member is depressed directing the lever arm and the locking member inwardly a distance sufficient to bypass the stepped surface in the channel. The shield and clip are then pulled outwardly to remove the clip from the groove.
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公开(公告)号：US06944876B1
公开(公告)日：2005-09-13
申请号：US09408112
申请日：1999-09-29
Applicant: Jeffrey G. Whitelaw
Inventor： Jeffrey G. Whitelaw
CPC classification number: H04N21/4542 , H04N21/4532 , H04N21/4753 , H04N21/4755 , H04N21/84
Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for allowing a user to supervise personal exposure to a program exhibited by a consumer electronics device, such as a television system. The consumer electronics device includes “V-chip” circuitry that analyzes a signal and either blocks or passes the signal based on certain content-based criteria. In this connection, a user can program the “V-chip” circuitry with the preset content-based criteria in the form of preset content-based specification sets, which are stored in the consumer electronics device by the manufacturer. The preset content-based specification sets specify either allowable or objectionable content within a program signal received by the consumer electronics device. The “V-chip” circuitry receives a content-based indicator set, which is indicative of the actual content of the program signal. One of the preset content-based specification sets is conveniently selected by a user. The “V-chip” circuitry then compares the content-based indicator set with the selected preset content-based specification set when the program signal is received by the consumer electronics device. Based on this comparison, the “V-chip” circuitry either passes the signal to an output device for transformation of the signal into the program, or blocks the signal from being sent to the output device.
Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法和装置，用于允许用户监督个人对由诸如电视系统的消费电子设备展示的节目的个人曝光。 消费电子设备包括“V芯片”电路，其分析信号，并且基于某些基于内容的标准阻止或传递信号。 在这方面，用户可以使用预设的基于内容的预设规范集的预设的基于内容的规范对“V芯片”电路进行编程，这些规范集由制造商存储在消费电子设备中。 预设的基于内容的规范集在消费者电子设备接收的节目信号内指定可允许或令人反感的内容。 “V芯片”电路接收指示节目信号的实际内容的基于内容的指示符集合。 预设的基于内容的规范集之一由用户方便地选择。 然后，当消费电子设备接收到节目信号时，“V芯片”电路将基于内容的指示符集合与所选择的基于预设的基于内容的规范集进行比较。 基于该比较，“V芯片”电路将信号传递到输出装置，以将信号转换成程序，或阻止信号被发送到输出装置。
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公开(公告)号：US06930730B2
公开(公告)日：2005-08-16
申请号：US10138451
申请日：2002-05-03
Applicant: Brian Maxon , Polly Stecyk , Brian Peterson , Pavel Houda , George E. Palmer , Shenta T. Pu , Martin Zanfino , Robert A. Perry , Sorin I. Teodorescu , David M. Mann
Inventor： Brian Maxon , Polly Stecyk , Brian Peterson , Pavel Houda , George E. Palmer , Shenta T. Pu , Martin Zanfino , Robert A. Perry , Sorin I. Teodorescu , David M. Mann
IPC: H04L12/28 , H04N5/44 , H04N5/445 , H04N21/41 , H04N21/431 , H04N21/436 , H04N21/47 , H04N21/488
CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 , H04L12/2805 , H04L12/282 , H04N5/44582 , H04N5/44591 , H04N21/4104 , H04N21/4312 , H04N2005/4423
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.
Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。
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8.发明申请Power status detection and processing of audio/video (A/V) devices in A/V networks 有权A / V网络中音频/视频（A / V）设备的电源状态检测和处理公开(公告)号：US20050157216A1
公开(公告)日：2005-07-21
申请号：US10759577
申请日：2004-01-16
Applicant: Tetsuya Shimizu , Atul Batra , Wang Lou
Inventor： Tetsuya Shimizu , Atul Batra , Wang Lou
CPC classification number: H04N5/63
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that facilitate detection and processing of A/V device power status in A/V networks. Preferably, a power detection system includes a current sensor coupled to the power cord of an A/V device, a current-to-voltage converter coupled to the sensor, a voltage comparator coupled to the converter, a reference voltage output circuit coupled to the comparator, and a micro-controller coupled to the comparator and the reference voltage output circuit. In operation, the current being drawn by the A/V device through its power cord is detected and converted to an input voltage, which is then compared to a device specific threshold voltage. If the input voltage is not greater than the threshold voltage, a “Power On” command is sent to the A/V device and the detection, conversion and comparison process is repeated. If the input voltage is greater than the threshold voltage, desired commands and/or instructions are sent to the A/V device.
Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，便于在A / V网络中检测和处理A / V设备电源状态。 优选地，功率检测系统包括耦合到A / V设备的电源线的电流传感器，耦合到传感器的电流 - 电压转换器，耦合到转换器的电压比较器，耦合到该转换器的参考电压输出电路 比较器和耦合到比较器和参考电压输出电路的微控制器。 在操作中，由A / V设备通过其电源线汲取的电流被检测并转换成输入电压，然后将其与器件特定的阈值电压进行比较。 如果输入电压不大于阈值电压，则将“开机”命令发送到A / V设备，并重复检测，转换和比较过程。 如果输入电压大于阈值电压，则将期望的命令和/或指令发送到A / V设备。
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公开(公告)号：US20050060738A1
公开(公告)日：2005-03-17
申请号：US10663015
申请日：2003-09-15
Applicant: Polly Stecyk
Inventor： Polly Stecyk
CPC classification number: H04N21/4415 , H04N7/0887 , H04N7/163 , H04N21/4223 , H04N21/44008 , H04N21/44218 , H04N21/4532 , H04N21/4542 , H04N21/4751 , H04N21/4755
Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses are provided for allowing a user to supervise personal exposure to a program exhibited by a consumer electronics device, such as, e.g., a television system. The consumer electronics device includes a facial recognition system and media rating enforcement circuitry that analyzes a program signal and either blocks or passes the program signal based on certain content and viewer based criteria and also, in the alternative, time based criteria. In this connection, a user can program the enforcement circuitry with the content and viewer based criteria in the form of one or more viewing profiles comprising viewer specifications and content-based specifications associated with the viewer specifications, and, which specify a rating and/or a subject matter category. The enforcement circuitry receives one or more viewer indicators from a facial recognition system that are indicative of the viewers present in a viewing area and one or more content-based indicators, which are indicative of a rating and/or a subject matter category of the program. The enforcement circuitry compares the viewer indicators with the viewer specifications and then the content-based indicators with the content-based specifications. Based on this comparison, the enforcement circuitry either passes the program signal to an output device for transformation of the program signal into the program or blocks the program signal from being sent to the output device.
Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法和装置，用于允许用户监督对消费电子设备（例如电视系统）展示的节目的个人曝光。 消费电子设备包括面部识别系统和媒体评级执行电路，其分析节目信号，并且基于某些内容和基于观看者的标准以及在替代的基于时间的标准中阻止或传递节目信号。 在这方面，用户可以以包含与观众规格相关联的观众规格和基于内容的规范的一个或多个观看简档的形式的基于内容和观众的准则对强制电路进行编程，并且其指定评级和/或 主题类别。 执行电路从面部识别系统接收指示观看者中存在的观看者的一个或多个观看者指示符和指示该节目的评级和/或主题类别的一个或多个基于内容的指示符 。 执行电路将查看器指示符与观看者规格进行比较，然后将基于内容的指示符与基于内容的规范进行比较。 基于该比较，执行电路将程序信号传递到输出装置，用于将程序信号转换成程序或阻止程序信号发送到输出装置。
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公开(公告)号：US20020174270A1
公开(公告)日：2002-11-21
申请号：US10138690
申请日：2002-05-02
Applicant: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
Inventor： Polly Stecyk , Brian Peterson , Brian Maxson , Pavel Houda , George E. Palmer , Shenta T. Pu , Martin Zanfino , Robert A. Perry
IPC: G06F003/00
CPC classification number: H04L12/282 , H04L12/2805 , H04L2012/2849 , H04L2012/285
Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.
Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。
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