公开(公告)号：US07520445B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US10851612

申请日：2004-05-22

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  R. Alan Burnett ,  Marianne E. Phillips

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  R. Alan Burnett ,  Marianne E. Phillips

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  B60H1/00 ,  A47K3/022

CPC classification number: F24D19/1051 ,  F24H9/2021

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for predicting the availability of hot water for showering and bathing. One or more parameters corresponding to the operation of a water heater are monitored over time. Data corresponding to the monitored parameters are processed to determine a rate at which hot water is being consumed by the shower/bath and/or other hot water consumers. Based on a hot water consumption rate and determination of a current hot water availability condition, a time at which the temperature of hot water supplied by the water heater is projected to fall below a minimum temperature threshold is determined. In one embodiment, the apparatus include a thermal-modeling computer and a control/monitor interface that is disposed in or proximate to a shower. In one embodiment, the thermal-modeling computer is installed at a water heater and data is transmitted between the thermal-modeling computer and the control/monitor interface via a wireless signal. The techniques also can be used to determine whether an adequate supply of hot water exists for a bath prior to drawing the bath.

Abstract translation: 用于预测用于淋浴和沐浴的热水可用性的方法和装置。 随着时间的推移监视对应于热水器操作的一个或多个参数。 处理与监视参数对应的数据，以确定淋浴/浴和/或其他热水消费者正在消耗热水的速率。 基于热水消耗率和当前热水可用性条件的确定，确定由热水器供应的热水的温度低于最低温度阈值的时间。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括热建模计算机和设置在淋浴器中或接近淋浴器的控制/监视器接口。 在一个实施例中，热建模计算机安装在热水器处，并且数据通过无线信号在热建模计算机和控制/监视器接口之间传输。 这些技术也可以用于确定在洗澡之前是否存在用于浴的足够的热水供应。

公开(公告)号：US07805721B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US10867081

申请日：2004-06-14

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  Brian K. Moran

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  Brian K. Moran

IPC: G06F9/45

CPC classification number: G06F9/4451

Abstract: A system and method for automating the migration of configuration settings and data from computer systems running the Windows® operating system to computer systems running the Linux® operating system. The method utilizes data from one or more sources to create the configuration of the target system, and translates between settings related to the Windows® systems and Linux® systems involved. As a result, it simplifies the otherwise complex and time-consuming task of migrating from one server to another, specifically when migrating between two operating systems that provide similar functionality but are configured in distinctly different ways.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动将配置设置和数据从运行Windows®操作系统的计算机系统迁移到运行Linux®操作系统的计算机系统的系统和方法。 该方法利用来自一个或多个源的数据来创建目标系统的配置，并在与Windows®系统和所涉及的Linux®系统相关的设置之间进行转换。 因此，它简化了从一个服务器迁移到另一个服务器的另一个复杂和耗时的任务，特别是在提供类似功能但以明显不同的方式配置的两个操作系统之间进行迁移时。

公开(公告)号：US20100141422A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12426355

申请日：2009-04-20

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  R. Alan Burnett ,  Marianne E. Phillips

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  R. Alan Burnett ,  Marianne E. Phillips

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G06N5/02

CPC classification number: F24D19/1051 ,  F24H9/2021

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and system for predicting the availability of hot water for bathing. One or more parameters corresponding to the operation of a water heater are monitored over time and/or a temperature distribution of water in a hot water tank measured. Data corresponding to the monitored parameters and/or temperature distribution are processed to determine a rate at which hot water is being consumed by filling a bath and/or due to other hot water consumers and/or to determine a current hot water availability condition. Based on a hot water consumption rate and/or determination of a current hot water availability condition, a projection is made to whether there will be adequate hot water to fill the bathtub to a desired level or volume at a desired temperature.

Abstract translation: 用于预测沐浴用热水的可用性的方法，装置和系统。 随着时间的推移监测对应于热水器操作的一个或多个参数，和/或测量热水箱中的水的温度分布。 处理与监测的参数和/或温度分布相对应的数据以确定通过填充浴和/或由于其它热水消耗者而消耗热水的速率和/或确定当前的热水可用性状况。 基于热水消耗率和/或当前热水可用性条件的确定，突出显示是否有足够的热水将浴缸填充到期望的温度下所需的水平或体积。

公开(公告)号：US07284043B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US10948927

申请日：2004-09-23

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  Brian K. Moran

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  Brian K. Moran

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F8/63

Abstract: A system and method for automating the migration of configuration settings and data from computer systems running the LINUX operating system to computer systems running the WINDOWS operating system. The invention utilizes data from one or more sources to create the configuration of the target system, and translates between settings related to the LINUX systems and WINDOWS systems involved. As a result, it simplifies the otherwise complex and time-consuming task of migrating from one server to another, specifically when migrating between two operating systems that provide similar functionality but are configured in distinctly different ways.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动将配置设置和数据从运行LINUX操作系统的计算机系统迁移到运行WINDOWS操作系统的计算机系统的系统和方法。 本发明利用来自一个或多个源的数据来创建目标系统的配置，并且在与所涉及的LINUX系统和WINDOWS系统相关的设置之间进行转换。 因此，它简化了从一个服务器迁移到另一个服务器的另一个复杂和耗时的任务，特别是在提供类似功能但以明显不同的方式配置的两个操作系统之间进行迁移时。

公开(公告)号：US07584512B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11266465

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Wassef Haroun ,  Joachim Kempin ,  Kurt Kolb ,  Brian K. Moran ,  Edward L. Stubbs ,  Jacob D. Swed

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Wassef Haroun ,  Joachim Kempin ,  Kurt Kolb ,  Brian K. Moran ,  Edward L. Stubbs ,  Jacob D. Swed

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/121 ,  G06F21/51 ,  G06F2221/0742

Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer. Additionally, various techniques can be used to remove or reduce the functionality limitations of the computer.

公开(公告)号：US07577853B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-18

申请号：US11265938

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Wassef Haroun ,  Joachim Kempin ,  Kurt Kolb ,  Brian K. Moran ,  Edward L. Stubbs ,  Jacob D. Swed

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Wassef Haroun ,  Joachim Kempin ,  Kurt Kolb ,  Brian K. Moran ,  Edward L. Stubbs ,  Jacob D. Swed

IPC: G06F12/14

CPC classification number: G06F21/121 ,  G06F21/51 ,  G06F2221/0742

Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer. Additionally, various techniques can be used to remove or reduce the functionality limitations of the computer.

公开(公告)号：US20090138606A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12363781

申请日：2009-02-01

Applicant: Brian Moran ,  David A. Feinleib

Inventor： Brian Moran ,  David A. Feinleib

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transferring a communication and computer session between devices. A user launches a communication session on a first device, such as a personal computer. The user may then selectively transfer the communication session to another device, such as a wireless device, through activation of a triggering signal. In response, the context of the communication session is determined as it is being performed on the first device, including a type of the communication session. The communication session is then transferred to the second device by launching a new communication session on the second device and transferring the context of the communication session corresponding to the first device to the new communication session on the second device. The communications session is continued via use of the first device as a proxy for the second device.

Abstract translation: 用于在设备之间传送通信和计算机会话的方法和装置。 用户在诸如个人计算机的第一设备上启动通信会话。 然后，用户可以通过激活触发信号来选择性地将通信会话传送到另一设备，诸如无线设备。 作为响应，确定通信会话的上下文，因为它正在第一设备上执行，包括通信会话的类型。 然后，通信会话通过在第二设备上发起新的通信会话并将对应于第一设备的通信会话的上下文传送到第二设备上的新的通信会话来传送到第二设备。 通过使用第一设备作为第二设备的代理来继续通信会话。

公开(公告)号：US07424540B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11068003

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Kenneth D. Moss ,  Autumn F. G. Neault

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Kenneth D. Moss ,  Autumn F. G. Neault

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F9/44505 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  Y10S707/99931 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99934

Abstract: A client computer collects registration information and uploads the collected information to one or more remote registration databases. The collection and/or uploading of registration information for multiple manufacturers is performed in a unified manner, improving the user-friendliness of the computer. According to one aspect of the invention, a single user interface is used to collect the registration information for all of the manufacturers, preventing the same question from being asked multiple times. According to another aspect of the invention, a multiple posting method is used to upload the registration information to the registration databases. In the multiple posting method, a single network communication link is established between the client computer and a network that the registration databases are coupled to, via which multiple client computer to registration database connections are established.

Abstract translation: 客户端计算机收集注册信息并将收集的信息上传到一个或多个远程注册数据库。 多个制造商的注册信息的收集和/或上传以统一的方式进行，提高了计算机的用户友好性。 根据本发明的一个方面，使用单个用户界面来收集所有制造商的注册信息，从而防止多次询问相同的问题。 根据本发明的另一方面，使用多个发送方法将注册信息上传到注册数据库。 在多重发送方法中，在客户端计算机和注册数据库耦合的网络之间建立单个网络通信链路，通过该网络建立多个客户机到注册数据库连接。

公开(公告)号：US08479251B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US10933623

申请日：2004-09-03

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  Isaac A. Sheldon

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  Isaac A. Sheldon

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/454 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4886 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A client-server architecture synchronizes streaming content with enhancing content via pre-announced triggers. The architecture includes server-based components to generate announcements containing information specifying how and when to receive upcoming triggers that will be transmitted at a later time. The server transmits the announcements to a general broadcast or multicast IP address. Client-based components monitor the IP address to receive and filter the announcements. Selected announcements are stored in a guide database in correlation with the streaming content programs to indicate that the programs are interactive. When a user tunes to an interactive program, the client opens a container HTML page that contains controls to receive the streaming content program and to extract the announcements from the guide database. The latter control monitors the IP address at the times specified in the selected announcements to receive the triggers corresponding to the interactive program. The server delivers the triggers at times synchronized to the streaming content. When triggers arrive, the client control processes the triggers to coordinate presentation of the enhancing content with the streaming content program. The triggers may further be used to carry items that fill a ticker being displayed with the program.

公开(公告)号：US07603721B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US11266450

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Wassef Haroun ,  Joachim Kempin ,  Kurt Kolb ,  Brian K. Moran ,  Edward L. Stubbs ,  Jacob D. Swed

Inventor： David A. Feinleib ,  Carl L. Gulledge ,  Wassef Haroun ,  Joachim Kempin ,  Kurt Kolb ,  Brian K. Moran ,  Edward L. Stubbs ,  Jacob D. Swed

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/121 ,  G06F21/51 ,  G06F2221/0742

Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer. Additionally, various techniques can be used to remove or reduce the functionality limitations of the computer.

Abstract translation: 客户端计算机运行操作系统，通过使用应用程序加载器加载它们来执行其他应用程序，并通过使用设备加载器加载驱动程序来执行外围设备的设备驱动程序。 操作系统限制操作系统的功能，例如通过使用户的选定部分和操作系统的功能不可用或限制用户将软件应用程序或设备驱动程序添加到计算机的能力。 另外，可以使用各种技术去除或减少计算机的功能限制。