公开(公告)号：US08902560B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US12262990

申请日：2008-10-31

Applicant: David B. Smith ,  William D. Lee ,  Marvin R. LaFontaine ,  Ashwin M. Purohit

Inventor： David B. Smith ,  William D. Lee ,  Marvin R. LaFontaine ,  Ashwin M. Purohit

IPC: H01L21/683 ,  H01T23/00

CPC classification number: H01L21/6831

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck and method for clamping a workpiece is provided. The ESC comprises a clamping plate having a clamping surface, and one or more electrodes. An electric potential applied to the one or more electrodes selectively clamps the workpiece to the clamping surface. A punch is operably coupled to the clamping plate and an electrical ground, wherein the punch comprises a trigger mechanism and a punch tip. The punch tip translates between extended and retracted positions, wherein a point of the punch tip is proud of the clamping surface when the punch tip is in the extended position. The punch tip is configured to translate toward the clamping surface upon clamping the workpiece to the clamping plate. Upon reaching the retracted position, the trigger mechanism imparts an impact force to the punch tip, forcing the punch tip into the workpiece and providing an electrical ground connection to the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于夹持工件的静电卡盘和方法。 ESC包括具有夹紧表面的夹板和一个或多个电极。 施加到一个或多个电极的电位选择性地将工件夹紧到夹紧表面。 冲头可操作地联接到夹板和电接地，其中冲头包括扳机机构和冲头。 冲头顶端在延伸位置和缩回位置之间平移，其中当冲头顶端处于延伸位置时，冲头尖端的点对夹紧表面感到骄傲。 冲压头被配置成在将工件夹紧到夹紧板上时朝向夹紧表面平移。 在到达缩回位置时，触发机构向冲头提供冲击力，迫使冲头尖端进入工件并提供与工件的电接地连接。

公开(公告)号：US20130211935A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13370536

申请日：2012-02-10

Applicant: Joseph Brenny ,  David B. Smith ,  Michael Thomas Bahl

Inventor： Joseph Brenny ,  David B. Smith ,  Michael Thomas Bahl

IPC: G06Q20/20

CPC classification number: G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/347 ,  G06Q20/349

Abstract: A method of facilitating activation of a general-purpose reloadable (GPR) card includes reading an activation storage medium from a GPR card using a point-of-sale (POS) terminal, wherein the GPR card is linked to a GPR account stored on a database. The method further includes collecting identification information from a card applicant and forwarding the collected identification information to a financial processing network, submitting an initial monetary amount to be loaded to the GPR account to the financial processing network, and communicating initial activation of the GPR account to the card applicant at the POS terminal after receiving activation approval from the financial processing network. The initial activation of the GPR account is a first phase of activation in a multiple phase activation characterized by the GPR account being available for use toward a price of purchases and unavailable for loading an additional monetary amount to the GPR account.

Abstract translation: 促进通用可再加载（GPR）卡的激活的方法包括使用销售点（POS）终端从GPR卡读取激活存储介质，其中GPR卡被链接到存储在 数据库。 该方法还包括从卡申请人收集识别信息并将收集的识别信息转发到财务处理网络，向财务处理网络提交要加载到GPR账户的初始货币金额，以及将GPR账户的初始激活通知给 在POS终端接收到来自财务处理网络的激活批准后的卡申请人。 GPR帐户的初始激活是​​多阶段激活的第一阶段激活，其特征在于GPR账户可用于购买价格，并且不能向GPR账户加载额外的金额。

公开(公告)号：US08070054B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12900877

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

Inventor： Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G09F1/00

Abstract: A stored-value product includes a toy automobile and a panel. The toy automobile includes a body and wheels rotatably coupled to the body. The panel is coupled to the body and includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card assembly. Stored-value product assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value products, methods of using a stored-value product and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 储值产品包括玩具汽车和面板。 玩具汽车包括可旋转地联接到主体的主体和轮子。 面板耦合到身体，并包括一个帐户标识符，表示链接到储值卡组件的金融帐户或记录。 还公开了储值产品组件，促进储值产品销售的方法，使用储值产品的方法和其他实施方案。

公开(公告)号：US20090001177A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12124422

申请日：2008-05-21

Applicant: David B. SMITH ,  John DWYER

Inventor： David B. SMITH ,  John DWYER

IPC: G06K19/067 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/20 ,  A47G19/2227 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F7/0833

Abstract: A stored-value vessel includes an end wall, a side wall, and an account identifier. The side wall extends around and away from the end wall to define a chamber therebetween. The chamber is configured to repeatedly receive one or more products for consumption by a bearer of the stored-value vessel. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal and immovably included on at least one of the end wall and the side wall. The account identifier links the stored-value vessel to an account or record such that the stored-value vessel is configured to facilitate use of the stored-value vessel as one of payment toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services and an inventory tracking mechanism. Related vessels, cups and associated methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.

Abstract translation: 储值船舶包括端壁，侧壁和帐户标识符。 侧壁围绕和远离端壁延伸以在它们之间限定一个室。 该室被配置为重复地接收一个或多个产品以供存储值容器的承载件消耗。 该帐户标识符可由销售点终端机读取，并且不可移动地包括在端壁和侧壁中的至少一个上。 帐户标识符将存值船舶链接到帐户或记录，使得储值船舶被配置为便利使用储值船只作为购买货物和服务中的一种或多种的货物和库存之一 跟踪机制。 还公开了相关的血管，杯子和相关方法并提供额外的优点。

公开(公告)号：US06850612B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-01

申请号：US09886804

申请日：2001-06-21

Applicant: John Andrew Johnson ,  Eric Edward Kampmeier ,  Steven Robert Krause ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

Inventor： John Andrew Johnson ,  Eric Edward Kampmeier ,  Steven Robert Krause ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

IPC: H04M3/51 ,  H04M3/523 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M3/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/523 ,  H04M3/5166 ,  H04M3/5238 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M2203/2011

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling administration of Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) queues of an ACD or network of ACDs by a caller, and of communicating data to an ACD Agent. The caller receives information concerning the status of queues in one or a plurality of ACDs. If the caller wishes to communicate with a particular Agent, wait time for that Agent is provided to the caller. The caller can select a particular Agent, and will be connected when that Agent becomes available subject to other restrictions of the ACD queue. The caller can prepare information for transmission to an answering Agent while the caller waits. Advantageously, the caller can control which Agent or which sub-group of Agents should respond to his/her call, taking into account the different waiting times associated with a particular Agent or the first available Agent when the caller reaches the top of the queue.

Abstract translation: 一种用于由呼叫者控制ACD或ACD网络的自动呼叫分配器（ACD）队列的管理以及向ACD代理传送数据的方法和装置。 呼叫者接收有关一个或多个ACD中队列状态的信息。 如果主叫方希望与特定的代理进行通信，那么该代理的等待时间将提供给呼叫者。 呼叫者可以选择特定的代理，并且当该代理可用时可以连接到受ACD队列的其他限制。 呼叫者可以准备在呼叫者等待时传送给应答代理的信息。 有利地，当呼叫者到达队列的顶部时，呼叫者可以考虑到与特定的代理或第一可用代理相关联的不同的等待时间，呼叫者可以控制哪个代理或哪个代理组应该响应他/她的呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US06754311B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US09569926

申请日：2000-05-11

Applicant: Eric Edward Kampmeier ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

Inventor： Eric Edward Kampmeier ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

IPC: H04M124

CPC classification number: H04M3/2263 ,  H04M3/2236 ,  H04M3/42221 ,  H04M2203/2066 ,  H04Q2213/13092 ,  H04Q2213/13107 ,  H04Q2213/13166

Abstract: Enhanced subscriber line monitoring is provided for telephone calls in a telecommunications network. A telecommunications switch (102) is coupled to adjunct processor (104). Subscriber lines (110) terminated by the telecommunications switch are selectively monitored. Call identifying information and call content received by the telecommunications switch is forwarded to the adjunct processor for storage and analysis. The analysis includes determining the class of call content, e.g., voice or data. Call content is used to determine quality associated with a call. The call analysis is used for network management, new service development, long term usage forecasting, service differentiation for billing and targeted marketing opportunities.

Abstract translation: 为电信网络中的电话提供增强的用户线路监控。 电信交换机（102）耦合到附属处理器（104）。 选择性地监视由电信交换机终止的用户线路（110）。 将电信交换机接收的呼叫识别信息和呼叫内容转发到附属处理器进行存储和分析。 分析包括确定呼叫内容的类别，例如语音或数据。 呼叫内容用于确定与呼叫相关联的质量。 呼叫分析用于网络管理，新服务开发，长期使用预测，计费服务差异化和有针对性的营销机会。

公开(公告)号：US06728338B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09708801

申请日：2000-11-08

Applicant: Eric Edward Kampmeier ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

Inventor： Eric Edward Kampmeier ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew Richard Smith

IPC: H04M124

CPC classification number: H04M3/2281 ,  H04Q2213/13372

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conserving Communications Content Channels between a serving switching system and a Law Enforcement Agency premises. After a connection has been established between the serving switch and the Law Enforcement Agency premises using one of the Communications Content Channels, an Agent can transmit an indication that the communication is no-longer of interest; in response to receipt of that indication, the switch disconnects the call from the Communications Content Channel. Advantageously, this arrangement can reduce the number of Communications Content Channels required to monitor a particular target customer, and can overcome arrangements for flooding the Communications Content Channels with non-significant messages.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在服务交换系统和执法机构之间节省通信内容信道的方法和装置。 在使用其中一个通信内容信道的服务交换机构与执法机构之间建立连接之后，代理可以发送通信不再是有兴趣的指示; 响应于该指示的接收，交换机从通信内容频道断开呼叫。 有利地，这种布置可以减少监视特定目标客户所需的通信内容信道的数量，并且可以克服用非重要消息淹没通信内容信道的安排。

公开(公告)号：US06724885B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US09540132

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: Douglas A. Deutsch ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew R. Smith

Inventor： Douglas A. Deutsch ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew R. Smith

IPC: H04M164

CPC classification number: H04M3/48 ,  H04M3/523

Abstract: A novel Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) Center allows an on-hold customer, upon learning of an unacceptable waiting time for service, to accept a date- and time-stamped “Priority Token,” and then end the current telephone call. If the customer calls the ACD Center back within a predefined Token Window (stored in the ACD system memory and announced to the customer as he/she is receiving the Priority Token), as indicated by the automatic presentation of the Priority Token, the customer is placed back into the queue position he/she had during the previous call, or if that queue position has already passed, the customer is placed at the top of the queue to be served by the next available agent. The Priority Token stored in the ACD system memory includes the Directory Number in the preferred embodiment for ease of detection of calls incoming to the ACD Center. In a more advanced version of the present invention, the customer also receives a multi-digit Priority Code corresponding to the Priority Token. The Priority Code allows the customer to make a return telephone call from a different Directory Number, key-in a feature activation code (e.g., “*42”) followed by the Priority Code, and be returned to his/her previous queue position.

Abstract translation: 一个新颖的自动呼叫分配（ACD）中心允许持续客户在学习不可接受的等待服务时间后接受日期和时间戳的“优先级令牌”，然后结束当前的电话呼叫。 如果客户在预定义的令牌窗口（存储在ACD系统存储器中并在收到优先级令牌时向客户公布）呼叫ACD中心，如自动显示优先级令牌所示，客户是 放回到他/她在上一次呼叫期间所拥有的队列位置，或者如果队列位置已经过去，那么客户将被放置在队列的顶部，由下一个可用的代理服务。 存储在ACD系统存储器中的优先级令牌包括在优选实施例中的目录号码，以便于检测进入ACD中心的呼叫。 在本发明的更高级版本中，客户还接收与优先级令牌对应的多位优先级代码。 优先权代码允许客户从不同的目录号码进行返回电话呼叫，键入特征激活码（例如，“* 42”），随后是优先级代码，并返回到他/她之前的队列位置。

公开(公告)号：US06671671B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09546352

申请日：2000-04-10

Applicant: Stuart M. Garland ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew R. Smith

Inventor： Stuart M. Garland ,  David B. Smith ,  Matthew R. Smith

IPC: G10L1522

CPC classification number: G10L13/00 ,  G10L15/26

Abstract: In a system and method for the collection of alphanumeric data from Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) at the behest of an enhanced service provider (such as a utility company) requesting said data, a CPE transmits the data in the form of a synthesized voice signal, obviating the need for modems. The invention is useful for applications such as Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and Home and Business Electronic Systems (HBES). The targeted CPE in such a system, after being connected to a remote applications server via a telephone call including “suppressed ringing,” converts data collected to a standard voice signal via a voice synthesizer and transmits the voice signal to the applications server. The applications server performs a speech-to-text conversion to place the data back into its alphanumeric form.

Abstract translation: 在用于请求所述数据的增强型服务提供商（例如公用事业公司）的要求下从客户端设备（CPE）收集字母数字数据的系统和方法中，CPE以合成语音信号的形式发送数据 ，避免了调制解调器的需要。 本发明对于诸如自动读表（AMR）和家用和商业电子系统（HBES）的应用是有用的。 这种系统中的目标CPE经由包括“抑制振铃”的电话连接到远程应用服务器之后，经由语音合成器将收集的数据转换为标准语音信号，并将语音信号发送到应用服务器。 应用程序服务器执行语音到文本转换，以将数据放回其字母数字形式。

公开(公告)号：US06661881B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US09504562

申请日：2000-02-15

Applicant: Stuart Mandel Garland ,  David B. Smith

Inventor： Stuart Mandel Garland ,  David B. Smith

IPC: H04M1100

CPC classification number: H04Q3/54533 ,  H04M3/382 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04Q2213/13091 ,  H04Q2213/13095 ,  H04Q2213/13109 ,  H04Q2213/13396

Abstract: A system and method enabling a remote customer station (server, CPE or end user) to control, or modify, selected functional capabilities of a telephone switch via control messages sent after cell setup and during the course of a data stream. The customer station receives back from the telephone switch indications of modifications in status of the switch occurring in response to the control messages. The functional capabilities which may be modified include both software and hardware configurations of the telephone switch.

Abstract translation: 一种允许远程客户站（服务器，CPE或最终用户）通过在小区建立之后和在数据流过程中发送的控制消息来控制或修改电话交换机的所选功能能力的系统和方法。 客户站从电话交换机接收响应于控制消息发生的交换机状态的修改的指示。 可以修改的功能性能包括电话交换机的软件和硬件配置。