公开(公告)号：US06968151B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10688531

申请日：2003-10-16

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09B5/00 ,  G09B5/02 ,  G09B5/06 ,  H01H9/02

CPC classification number: G09B5/02 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G09B5/062 ,  H01H9/0235 ,  H01H2239/056

Abstract: A remote control includes a base and an insert that is attached in a detachable manner to the base. The base includes a remote control circuit, a button coupled to operate the remote control circuit and a fastener capable of holding the insert. The insert includes a printed publication (such as a card, a sheet of paper or a booklet) containing at least one leaf having human-understandable content (such as text and/or graphics). To assemble the remote control, a user attaches the insert to the fastener, so that the human-understandable content is laid over the button. Thereafter, when the user operates the button (e.g. by touching the leaf), the base transmits a remote control signal that causes a host device to visually display information related to the human-understandable content at the touched location. A base in the form of a three ring binder gives the user an intuitive feel of simply touching human-understandable content on a leaf in the binder to view a display of information related to the content. In addition to the human-understandable content, the insert can carry a predetermined pattern that can be sensed by a sensor during mounting of the insert on the base. The base transmits, in the remote control signal, a number determined from the predetermined pattern thereby to indicate to the host device the insert currently in the base.

Abstract translation: 遥控器包括底座和以可拆卸的方式连接到底座的插入件。 基座包括遥控电路，耦合以操作遥控电路的按钮和能够保持插入件的紧固件。 插入物包括包含至少一个具有可人为理解的内容（例如文本和/或图形）的叶片的印刷出版物（例如卡片，纸张或小册子）。 为了组装遥控器，用户将插入件附接到紧固件，使得人可理解的内容放置在按钮上。 此后，当用户操作按钮（例如通过触摸叶片）时，基座发送遥控信号，该远程控制信号使得主机设备在触摸的位置可视地显示与人可理解的内容有关的信息。 三环形活页夹形式的底座为使用者提供了一种直观的感觉，只需触摸装订器中叶子上的人类可理解的内容即可查看与内容相关的信息的显示。 除了人类可理解的内容之外，插入件可以承载预定图案，其可以在将插入件安装在基座上时由传感器感测到。 基站在遥控信号中发送从预定模式确定的数字，从而向主机设备指示当前在基站中的插入。

公开(公告)号：US5973313A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-26

申请号：US752085

申请日：1996-11-19

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: A63F13/06 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/36 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G09B9/04 ,  G09B9/28 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H03F3/08 ,  H01J40/14

CPC classification number: G01C9/06 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/213 ,  G01C9/36 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0231 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09B9/04 ,  G09B9/28 ,  H03F3/08 ,  A63F2300/1006 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  H01H9/0235

Abstract: A ratiometric sensor is formed of a first photodiode connected in series with an electronic component, such as a second photodiode or a resistor, between a source of first voltage and a source of second voltage. The ratiometric sensor supplies a "ratiometric voltage" on a ratiometric sensor output line that is connected to a junction between the first photodiode and the electronic component. The ratiometric voltage is proportional to the ratio of the equivalent resistance of the first photodiode to the sum of the equivalent resistances of the first photodiode and the electronic component. A ratiometric sensor that uses a photodiode and a resistance has a large dynamic range because the ratiometric voltage can vary between the first voltage and the second voltage. A ratiometric sensor that uses two photodiodes is less sensitive to noise than a conventional circuit that uses a single photodiode, because noise can get canceled from the numerator and denominator of the ratio. The ratiometric signal can be digitized by an analog-to-digital converter that can include, for example, a 555 timer, a Darlington transistor or a combination of a resistor and a capacitor.

Abstract translation: 比率传感器由在第一电压源和第二电压源之间的电子部件（例如第二光电二极管或电阻器）串联连接的第一光电二极管形成。 比例传感器在连接到第一光电二极管和电子部件之间的连接处的比例传感器输出线上提供“比例电压”。 比例电压与第一光电二极管的等效电阻与第一光电二极管和电子元件的等效电阻之和的比率成比例。 使用光电二极管和电阻的比例传感器具有大的动态范围，因为比例电压可以在第一电压和第二电压之间变化。 使用两个光电二极管的比例传感器比使用单个光电二极管的常规电路对噪声的敏感性较低，因为噪声可以从该比率的分子和分母中消除。 比例信号可以由模数转换器数字化，模数转换器可以包括例如555定时器，达林顿晶体管或电阻器和电容器的组合。

公开(公告)号：US5847694A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US359307

申请日：1994-12-19

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: A63F13/06 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/36 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G09B9/04 ,  G09B9/28 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H03F3/08 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/36 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0231 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G09B9/04 ,  G09B9/28 ,  H03F3/08 ,  A63F2300/1006 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  H01H9/0235

Abstract: A position sensing controller, sometimes referred to as "controller" includes a novel optical gate that is located adjacent to a light source and to a light sensor. The optical gate changes the amount of light incident on the light sensor in response to a change in position of a movable element in the controller. In response to the incident light, the light sensor drives a position signal on an output terminal, which position signal approximately indicates the position of the movable element. The position signal can drive any electrically controllable device, such as a game machine, a personal computer and an interactive television set top. The use of optical principles in a position sensing controller allows various optical position sensing parts of the controller, such as the light source, the light sensor, and the optical gate to be physically separated from each other and so avoid the mechanical wear and tear caused by friction in conventional controllers.

Abstract translation: 有时称为“控制器”的位置检测控制器包括位于光源和光传感器附近的新型光栅。 响应于可控元件在控制器中的位置变化，光栅改变入射在光传感器上的光量。 响应于入射光，光传感器驱动输出端子上的位置信号，该位置信号近似表示可移动元件的位置。 位置信号可以驱动诸如游戏机，个人计算机和交互式电视机顶部的任何电可控制装置。 在位置检测控制器中使用光学原理允许诸如光源，光传感器和光栅之间的控制器的各种光学位置感测部件彼此物理分离，并且因此避免了机械磨损 通过常规控制器中的摩擦。

公开(公告)号：US5839905A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US550976

申请日：1995-10-31

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  A63F13/06 ,  B42D1/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F9/24 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G09B5/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/445 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/0677 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/2166 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  G11B2220/213 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/41

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a remote control for an interactive media can include a printed publication and/or a storage media and/or a data button. One embodiment of a remote control includes a printed publication (such as a book, magazine or a catalog) and one or more buttons physically attached to the printed publication to allow users to remotely control use of associated electronic content by a host device. Another embodiment of a remote control has a housing capable of removably holding a storage media encoded with electronic content associated with a button of the remote control. Yet another embodiment of a remote control has at least one data button which permits the user to select the data to be displayed by the host device. An autostart driver in the host device detects insertion of a storage media into a peripheral and automatically starts an application. The application interprets button codes transmitted by the remote control and displays the results or initiates other events. An application development system allows an author to quickly create interactive media applications.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，用于交互式媒体的遥控器可以包括印刷出版物和/或存储介质和/或数据按钮。 遥控器的一个实施例包括印刷出版物（例如书籍，杂志或目录）以及物理上连接到印刷出版物的一个或多个按钮，以允许用户远程控制主机设备对相关电子内容的使用。 遥控器的另一实施例具有壳体，其能够可移除地保持编码有与遥控器的按钮相关联的电子内容的存储介质。 遥控器的另一实施例具有至少一个数据按钮，其允许用户选择要由主机设备显示的数据。 主机设备中的自动启动驱动程序检测将存储介质插入外设并自动启动应用程序。 应用程序解释遥控器发送的按钮代码，并显示结果或启动其他事件。 应用程序开发系统允许作者快速创建交互式媒体应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US5795156A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US551686

申请日：1995-11-01

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  A63F13/06 ,  B42D1/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F9/24 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G09B19/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/445 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/0677 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/2166 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  G11B2220/213 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/41

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a remote control for an interactive media can include a printed publication and/or a storage media and/or a data button. One embodiment of a remote control includes a printed publication (such as a book, magazine or a catalog) and one or more buttons physically attached to the printed publication to allow users to remotely control use of associated electronic content by a host device. Another embodiment of a remote control has a housing capable of removably holding a storage media encoded with electronic content associated with a button of the remote control. Yet another embodiment of a remote control has at least one data button which permits the user to select the data to be displayed by the host device. An autostart driver in the host device detects insertion of a storage media into a peripheral and automatically starts an application. The application interprets button codes transmitted by the remote control and displays the results or initiates other events. An application development system allows an author to quickly create interactive media applications.

公开(公告)号：US5711672A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-27

申请号：US497177

申请日：1995-06-30

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  A63F13/06 ,  B42D1/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G09B5/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/445 ,  G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/0677 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/2166 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  G06F2003/0697 ,  G11B2220/213 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/41

Abstract: One embodiment of an autostart driver in the host device detects insertion of a storage media into a peripheral, searches for a file of a predetermined name in the storage media and automatically starts an application listed in instructions in the file. Another embodiment of the autostart driver looks for a file of the predetermined name in the host devices' permanently installed storage media prior to searching in the inserted storage media. When a previously inserted removable storage media is removed from the peripheral, the autostart driver ends the started application, restores the operator interface screens to a state existing prior to insertion and releases portions of random access memory that were used by the ended application. In one embodiment the autostart driver can automatically copy a new version of autostart driver software or other new software, such as word processors into the permanently installed storage media.

Abstract translation: 主机设备中的自动启动驱动程序的一个实施例检测存储介质插入到外围设备中，在存储介质中搜索预定名称的文件，并自动启动文件中指令中列出的应用程序。 自动启动驱动程序的另一实施例在搜索插入的存储介质之前在主机设备的永久安装的存储介质中查找预定名称的文件。 当从外围设备移除先前插入的可移动存储介质时，自动启动驱动程序结束启动的应用程序，将操作员界面屏幕恢复到插入之前存在的状态，并释放由终端应用程序使用的随机存取存储器的部分。 在一个实施例中，自动启动驱动程序可以将新版本的自动启动驱动程序软件或诸如文字处理器的其他新软件自动复制到永久安装的存储介质中。

公开(公告)号：US5650608A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-22

申请号：US359306

申请日：1994-12-19

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: A63F13/06 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/36 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G09B9/04 ,  G09B9/28 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H03F3/08 ,  H01J40/14

CPC classification number: G01C9/06 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/213 ,  G01C9/36 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0231 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09B9/04 ,  G09B9/28 ,  H03F3/08 ,  A63F2300/1006 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  H01H9/0235

Abstract: A ratiometric sensor is formed of a first photodiode connected in series with an electronic component, such as a second photodiode or a resistor, between a source of first voltage and a source of second voltage. The ratiometric sensor supplies a "ratiometric voltage" on a ratiometric sensor output line that is connected to a junction between the first photodiode and the electronic component. The ratiometric voltage is proportional to the ratio of the equivalent resistance of the first photodiode to the sum of the equivalent resistances of the first photodiode and the electronic component. A ratiometric sensor that uses a photodiode and a resistance has a large dynamic range because the ratiometric voltage can vary between the first voltage and the second voltage. A ratiometric sensor that uses two photodiodes is less sensitive to noise than a conventional circuit that uses a single photodiode, because noise can get canceled from the numerator and denominator of the ratio. The ratiometric signal can be digitized by an analog-to-digital converter that can include, for example, a 555 timer, a Darlington transistor or a combination of a resistor and a capacitor.

Abstract translation: 比率传感器由在第一电压源和第二电压源之间的电子部件（例如第二光电二极管或电阻器）串联连接的第一光电二极管形成。 比例传感器在连接到第一光电二极管和电子部件之间的连接处的比例传感器输出线上提供“比例电压”。 比例电压与第一光电二极管的等效电阻与第一光电二极管和电子元件的等效电阻之和的比例成比例。 使用光电二极管和电阻的比例传感器具有大的动态范围，因为比例电压可以在第一电压和第二电压之间变化。 使用两个光电二极管的比例传感器比使用单个光电二极管的常规电路对噪声的敏感性较低，因为噪声可以从该比率的分子和分母中消除。 比例信号可以由模数转换器数字化，模数转换器可以包括例如555定时器，达林顿晶体管或电阻器和电容器的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20080267117A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11739644

申请日：2007-04-24

Applicant: Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Donald S. Stern

IPC: H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L67/04

Abstract: Embodiments for a system and method for providing a user with access via a mobile terminal to content and services, provided by content and service providers, using a communication network are described. The mobile terminal can be a mobile phone terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet or portable computer having a screen, a processor adapted to run one or more software applications, an input interface, and wireless communication functions adapted to connect the mobile terminal to the communication network. A user selects a selectable item displayed on the screen using the user interface. The selection of the selectable item activates a software application which composes a data packet having a format for sending to the associated content or service provider where the packet is processed and the action taken.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种通过使用通信网络向内容和服务提供商提供的用于向用户提供通过移动终端访问内容和服务的系统和方法的实施例。 移动终端可以是移动电话终端，具有屏幕的个人数字助理（PDA），平板电脑或便携式计算机，适于运行一个或多个软件应用的处理器，输入接口和适于连接移动终端的无线通信功能 终端到通信网络。 用户使用用户界面选择显示在屏幕上的可选项目。 可选择项目的选择激活一个软件应用程序，该软件应用程序组成一个数据分组，该数据分组具有用于发送给关联的内容或服务提供商的格式，其中分组被处理并采取动作。

公开(公告)号：US5825284A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US763006

申请日：1996-12-10

Applicant: Andrew B. Dunwoody ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Andrew B. Dunwoody ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: B60G17/00 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/0185 ,  B60K28/14 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R21/13 ,  B61F5/24 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60G17/0162 ,  B60G17/0185 ,  B61F5/245 ,  B60G2300/024 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2400/104 ,  B60G2400/206 ,  B60G2400/60 ,  B60G2400/61 ,  B60G2400/63 ,  B60G2400/824 ,  B60G2400/91 ,  B60G2600/02 ,  B60G2600/04 ,  B60G2600/042 ,  B60G2600/044 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/24 ,  B60G2800/70 ,  B60G2800/704 ,  B60G2800/9124 ,  B60T2230/03

Abstract: A system uses multiple tilt sensors mounted to the vehicle frame and the vehicle suspension system to detect lateral acceleration and lateral load transfer. The system uses these measurements to determine a lateral load transfer ratio indicative of an actual roll moment compared to a maximum roll moment. The measurements from the tilt sensors are also used to calculate an effective center of gravity height. A display coupled to the system provides the vehicle operator with a read out of the load transfer ratio and effective center of gravity height. The display enables the vehicle operator to more completely understand the nature of the vehicle load and thereby allow the vehicle operator to avoid conditions likely to lead to a vehicle rollover accident.

Abstract translation: 系统使用安装在车架和车辆悬架系统上的多个倾斜传感器来检测横向加速度和横向载荷传递。 系统使用这些测量来确定表示与最大滚动力矩相比的实际滚动力矩的横向载荷传递比。 来自倾斜传感器的测量也用于计算有效的重心高度。 耦合到系统的显示器为车辆操作者提供了负载传递比和有效重心高度的读出。 显示器使得车辆操作者能够更完全地了解车辆负载的性质，从而允许车辆操作者避免可能导致车辆翻车事故的情况。

公开(公告)号：US5788507A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-04

申请号：US556792

申请日：1995-11-02

Applicant: Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

Inventor： Peter M. Redford ,  Donald S. Stern

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  A63F13/06 ,  B42D1/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F9/24 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G09B5/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/445 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/0677 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G09B5/065 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/2166 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  G11B2220/213 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/41

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a remote control for an interactive media can include a printed publication and/or a storage media and/or a data button. One embodiment of a remote control includes a printed publication (such as a book, magazine or a catalog) and one or more buttons physically attached to the printed publication to allow users to remotely control use of associated electronic content by a host device. Another embodiment of a remote control has a housing capable of removably holding a storage media encoded with electronic content associated with a button of the remote control. Yet another embodiment of a remote control has at least one data button which permits the user to select the data to be displayed by the host device. An autostart driver in the host device detects insertion of a storage media into a peripheral and automatically starts an application. The application interprets button codes transmitted by the remote control and displays the results or initiates other events. An application development system allows an author to quickly create interactive media applications.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，用于交互式媒体的遥控器可以包括印刷出版物和/或存储介质和/或数据按钮。 遥控器的一个实施例包括印刷出版物（例如书籍，杂志或目录）以及物理上连接到印刷出版物的一个或多个按钮，以允许用户远程控制主机设备对相关电子内容的使用。 遥控器的另一实施例具有壳体，其能够可移除地保持编码有与遥控器的按钮相关联的电子内容的存储介质。 遥控器的另一实施例具有至少一个数据按钮，其允许用户选择要由主机设备显示的数据。 主机设备中的自动启动驱动程序检测将存储介质插入外设并自动启动应用程序。 应用程序解释遥控器发送的按钮代码，并显示结果或启动其他事件。 应用程序开发系统允许作者快速创建交互式媒体应用程序。