公开(公告)号：US07444130B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US11465749

申请日：2006-08-18

Applicant: Robert Stepanian

Inventor： Robert Stepanian

IPC: H04B1/06

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/0231 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/32 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04M1/72575 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/42201 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tethered digital butler consumer electronics product and method. The tethered digital butler, of a price and form factor suitable for consumer electronics markets of developed and developing countries, includes a communications and multi-media console and a wireless remote. The remote may resemble a handheld personal computer (HPC), a palm-held personal computer (PPC or PDA) or a smart phone, but has a low cost and feature set supported by the console that is novel in the consumer electronics market. In particular, this disclosure relates to combining telephone service, device control and, optionally, a fingerprint reader for easy user identification/authorization and personalization. As another option, a camera can be incorporated into the remote, thereby enabling video conferencing and other visual features. Alternatively, the remote may be packaged separately from a console and sold to interact with capabilities of a communications and console, set-top box, multi-media PC or other consumer electronics device from a different source, such as one running on a Windows, OS X or Linux platform, with or without telephone capabilities. The remote may include a media reader and remote USB port.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种系留式数字管家消费电子产品和方法。 适用于发达国家和发展中国家消费电子市场的价格和形式的系绳数字管家包括通信和多媒体控制台以及无线遥控器。 遥控器可能类似于手持式个人计算机（HPC），手持式个人计算机（PPC或PDA）或智能手机，但是具有低消费电子市场中新颖的控制台支持的低成本和功能集。 特别地，本公开涉及组合电话服务，设备控制和可选地指纹读取器以便于用户识别/授权和个性化。 作为另一种选择，可以将相机并入遥控器，从而实现视频会议和其他视觉特征。 或者，遥控器可以与控制台分开包装，并被出售以与来自不同的源（例如在Windows上运行的）的通信和控制台，机顶盒，多媒体PC或其他消费电子设备的功能交互， OS X或Linux平台，具有或不具有电话功能。 遥控器可能包括一个媒体读取器和远程USB端口。

公开(公告)号：US09614964B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US13344529

申请日：2012-01-05

Applicant: Robert Stepanian

Inventor： Robert Stepanian

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  H04M3/523 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W4/16

CPC classification number: H04M3/5235 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/0231 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L67/28 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L69/24 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04M1/72575 ,  H04M2203/1016 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/42201 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04W4/16 ,  H04W4/60

Abstract: We disclose a concierge device that can be configured to register, control and support a consumer device. It can alternatively or redundantly connect to a home management bridge and/or cloud-based management servers. It can accept menus that allow a single concierge device to provide a wide range of functions for various consumer devices. The concierge device allows the user in a single action to initiate a support session, automatically identifying the consumer device. The concierge device can be configured for voice or video support calls. The concierge device in conjunction with a home management bridge or gateway can manage on boarding of components of an automated home, such as switches and lamps. Implementations of the concierge device that include a display can show supplemental information, such as advertising, optionally in coordination with media being played on a consumer device coupled in communication with the concierge device.