公开(公告)号：US08606715B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12116633

申请日：2008-05-07

Applicant: Neil E. Lofgren ,  Phillip Andrew Seder ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

Inventor： Neil E. Lofgren ,  Phillip Andrew Seder ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

IPC: G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32154 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/3823 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0061 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N2201/3235

Abstract: A variety of systems and embodiments are disclosed. One embodiment provides a method including: maintaining a database including a plurality of records stored therein; obtaining first information derived from image or video data, the first information being derived remotely relative to performance of said method, the first information comprising a reduced-bit representation of the image or video data itself; determining whether the first information has been previously received with reference to at least the plurality of records stored in the database; and disregarding a request or action associated with the first information if the first information has been previously received. Of course, other combinations are provided and claimed as well.

Abstract translation: 公开了各种系统和实施例。 一个实施例提供一种方法，包括：维护包含存储在其中的多个记录的数据库; 获取从图像或视频数据导出的第一信息，所述第一信息相对于所述方法的执行被远程导出，所述第一信息包括所述图像或视频数据本身的缩减比特表示; 参考至少存储在数据库中的多个记录来确定是否先前接收到第一信息; 并且如果先前已经接收到第一信息，则忽略与第一信息相关联的请求或动作。 当然，也提供并要求保护其他组合。

公开(公告)号：US08180844B1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US09531076

申请日：2000-03-18

Applicant: Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Bruce L. Davis ,  William C. Hein, III ,  Joshua A. Rosenthol ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Kenneth L. Levy

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Bruce L. Davis ,  William C. Hein, III ,  Joshua A. Rosenthol ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Kenneth L. Levy

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F17/30047 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q30/0603

Abstract: A machine readable code (e.g., digital watermark or bar code) conveyed with objects is used in establishing links to associated electronic resources, such as web pages. The object can be physical (e.g., a magazine page) or electronic (e.g., music data). The associated electronic resource can be a web site from which goods or services (e.g., music) may be offered for sale. In some embodiments, when a code is sensed from one object, the system can foresee other object codes that may soon be sensed, and can anticipatorily provide address information for their respectively associated electronic resources. In another embodiment, the microphone of a cell phone is used to listen to ambient audio. A watermark in the audio is decoded and its payload is used to link to, or provide, related information. A variety of other concepts are also detailed, such as permitting the free distribution of low fidelity music as marketing agents for higher fidelity versions that are available for sale.

Abstract translation: 使用用对象传送的机器可读代码（例如，数字水印或条形码）用于建立与相关联的电子资源（例如网页）的链接。 物体可以是物理的（例如，杂志页面）或电子的（例如，音乐数据）。 相关联的电子资源可以是可以从其提供商品或服务（例如，音乐）以供出售的网站。 在一些实施例中，当从一个对象感测到代码时，系统可以预见可能很快被感测到的其他目标代码，并且可以预期为其分别关联的电子资源提供地址信息。 在另一个实施例中，蜂窝电话的麦克风用于监听环境音频。 音频中的水印被解码，并且其有效载荷用于链接到或提供相关信息。 还有其他各种其他概念也很详细，例如允许将低保真音乐作为营销代理商免费发布，用于可用于销售的更高保真版本。

公开(公告)号：US20100095376A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12398948

申请日：2009-03-05

Applicant: Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Ammon E. Gustafson

Inventor： Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Ammon E. Gustafson

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06F21/16

Abstract: Various techniques for uniquely marking software, such as by reference to hidden information or other telltale features, are detailed. Some marks are evident in static code. Others are observable when the code is executed. Some do not manifest themselves until the code is exercised with specific stimulus. Different of the techniques are applicable to source code, object code, and firmware. A great number of other features and arrangements are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 详细描述了通过参考隐藏信息或其他指示特征来唯一地标记软件的各种技术。 一些标记在静态代码中是显而易见的。 其他的代码执行时可以看到。 有些人直到代码行使具体的刺激方式才表现出来。 不同的技术适用于源代码，目标代码和固件。 还公开了许多其它特征和布置。

公开(公告)号：US20090138484A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12273343

申请日：2008-11-18

Applicant: Daniel O. Ramos ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

Inventor： Daniel O. Ramos ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30

Abstract: Methods for enhancing content objects within web pages use persistent content identification to identify content signals and associate behaviors with the content signals, such as controlling rendering of the content signals along with other information, such as advertising. One method executes within a user device and automatically inserts code within the web page to fetch remote information used in connection with rendering the content signal in a web page. Another method operates on a server and enhances a content object so that it will have certain behaviors when downloaded and presented with a web page.

Abstract translation: 用于增强网页内的内容对象的方法使用持久性内容识别来识别内容信号并将行为与内容信号相关联，诸如控制内容信号的呈现以及诸如广告的其他信息。 一种方法在用户设备内执行，并自动在网页内插入代码以获取与在网页中呈现内容信号相关联使用的远程信息。 另一种方法在服务器上运行，并增强内容对象，以便在下载和呈现网页时具有某些行为。

公开(公告)号：US07206820B1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US09547664

申请日：2000-04-12

Applicant: Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Bruce L. Davis ,  William C. Hein, III ,  Joshua A. Rosenthol ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Kenneth L. Levy

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Bruce L. Davis ,  William C. Hein, III ,  Joshua A. Rosenthol ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Kenneth L. Levy

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06F17/30725 ,  G06F17/30879

Abstract: A machine readable code (e.g., digital watermark or bar code) conveyed with objects is used in establishing links to associated electronic resources, such as web pages. The object can be physical (e.g., a magazine page) or electronic (e.g., music data). The associated electronic resource can be a web site from which goods or services (e.g., music) may be offered for sale.

Abstract translation: 使用用对象传送的机器可读代码（例如，数字水印或条形码）用于建立与相关联的电子资源（例如网页）的链接。 物体可以是物理的（例如，杂志页面）或电子的（例如，音乐数据）。 相关联的电子资源可以是可以从其提供商品或服务（例如，音乐）以供出售的网站。

公开(公告)号：US20170221121A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15427632

申请日：2017-02-08

Applicant: Bruce L. Davis ,  Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Eoin C. Sinclair ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

Inventor： Bruce L. Davis ,  Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Eoin C. Sinclair ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0639 ,  G06F17/30277 ,  G06Q30/0627

Abstract: An illustrative implementation of the technology includes three primary components: a desktop application, a mobile phone application, and connections to retailer inventory and pricing APIs (e.g., for Walmart and/or Best Buy). The experience begins with the consumer going to an online retailer's website (e.g., Amazon) to search for a product. The desktop application automatically searches for the same product using the APIs of Walmart and/or Best Buy. If matches and near-matches of the product are found, the product name, model, price, and local availability at affiliate locations is shown. With a mobile phone camera-scan of the product page, relevant information is transferred to the consumer's phone. From there, the consumer can interact with the options on the mobile phone to be directed to the nearby brick and mortar store of choice carrying that product at the price they want. Along the way, the retailer can present offers and additional product information directly to the consumer. A great variety of other technologies and arrangements are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US07685426B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US11050407

申请日：2005-02-02

Applicant: Daniel O. Ramos ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

Inventor： Daniel O. Ramos ,  Brian T. MacIntosh ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: G06F17/30884

Abstract: A method of managing content, and in particular, managing content on the Internet retrieves a web page that includes an image and detects whether the image included within the web page is embedded with a digital watermark. It generates an indicia associated with an image included in the web page that is embedded with a digital watermark. The indicia indicate to the user which images include watermarks. The watermarks may be used to convey links to related web pages or specific information about the images, such as usage rights and licensing information. Variations of this method create image bookmarks to web pages including images using thumbnails of those images. A content management system comprises a first program for retrieving web pages including images. It also includes a second program for extracting an image from a web page, creating a thumbnail of the image, and forming an image bookmark linking the thumbnail to the web page that the image has been extracted from. The thumbnails are used to create a visual index to corresponding web pages from which the images originated on the Internet. A method of visual indexing of content on a network, such as the Internet, retrieves a web page, extracts an image included on the web page, generates a thumbnail of the image, and creates a link between the thumbnail and a location of the web page from which the image has been extracted.

Abstract translation: 管理内容，特别是在因特网上管理内容的方法检索包括图像的网页，并检测网页中包含的图像是否嵌入了数字水印。 它产生与包含在嵌入有数字水印的网页中的图像相关联的标记。 该标记向用户指示哪些图像包括水印。 水印可以用于传达关于相关网页的链接或关于图像的特定信息，例如使用权和许可信息。 此方法的变体为网页创建图像书签，包括使用这些图像的缩略图的图像。 内容管理系统包括用于检索包括图像的网页的第一程序。 它还包括用于从网页提取图像的第二程序，创建图像的缩略图，以及形成将缩略图链接到已经提取图像的网页的图像书签。 缩略图用于为互联网上出现图像的相应网页创建可视索引。 在诸如因特网的网络上的内容的视觉索引的方法检索网页，提取网页上包括的图像，生成图像的缩略图，并在缩略图和网页的位置之间创建链接 已从中提取图像的页面。

公开(公告)号：US07532863B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US10972873

申请日：2004-10-25

Applicant: Michael S. Bielas ,  Mathew R. Danner ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

Inventor： Michael S. Bielas ,  Mathew R. Danner ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/2822

Abstract: A testbed is provided for testing broadband wireless test units. The testbed includes an enclosure and a plurality of I/O connectors accessible externally of the enclosure. Each of the I/O connectors is for being electrically coupled to a respective test unit. A series of connections within the enclosure serve to interconnect the plurality of I/O connectors as respective nodes in a bus-mesh network topology.

Abstract translation: 提供测试台用于测试宽带无线测试单元。 测试台包括外壳和可从外壳外部访问的多个I / O连接器。 每个I / O连接器用于电耦合到相应的测试单元。 机箱内的一系列连接用于将多个I / O连接器互连为总线网状网络拓扑中的相应节点。

公开(公告)号：US20090116687A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12259890

申请日：2008-10-28

Applicant: Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  G06F21/36 ,  G06F2221/2117 ,  H04N2201/3249

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to image sensors to be worn or attached on a human. One claim recites an apparatus including: an image sensor to capture image data, said apparatus to be worn or attached on a human so that said image sensor captures image data while said apparatus is worn or attached on the human; and an analyzer to analyze captured image data and to determine plural-bit identifiers for one or more objects represented in the captured image data. Of course, additional combinations are provided as claimed as well.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及要穿戴或附着在人身上的图像传感器。 一个权利要求描述了一种装置，包括：图像传感器，用于捕获图像数据，所述待佩戴或附着在人体上的装置，使得所述图像传感器在所述装置佩戴或附着在人身上时捕获图像数据; 以及分析器，用于分析所捕获的图像数据并确定在所捕获的图像数据中表示的一个或多个对象的多位标识符。 当然，也提供了附加组合。

公开(公告)号：US20080215636A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US12116633

申请日：2008-05-07

Applicant: Neil E. Lofgren ,  Phillip Andrew Seder ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

Inventor： Neil E. Lofgren ,  Phillip Andrew Seder ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/32154 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/3823 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0061 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N2201/3235

Abstract: A variety of systems and embodiments are disclosed. One embodiment provides a method including: maintaining a database including a plurality of records stored therein; obtaining first information derived from image or video data, the first information being derived remotely relative to performance of said method, the first information comprising a reduced-bit representation of the image or video data itself; determining whether the first information has been previously received with reference to at least the plurality of records stored in the database; and disregarding a request or action associated with the first information if the first information has been previously received. Of course, other combinations are provided and claimed as well.

Abstract translation: 公开了各种系统和实施例。 一个实施例提供一种方法，包括：维护包含存储在其中的多个记录的数据库; 获取从图像或视频数据导出的第一信息，所述第一信息相对于所述方法的执行被远程导出，所述第一信息包括所述图像或视频数据本身的缩减比特表示; 参考至少存储在数据库中的多个记录来确定是否先前接收到第一信息; 并且如果先前已经接收到第一信息，则忽略与第一信息相关联的请求或动作。 当然，也提供并要求保护其他组合。