公开(公告)号：US5802544A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-01

申请号：US921720

申请日：1997-08-29

Applicant: James Lee Combs ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  James Alan Strothmann ,  James Randall Thomas

Inventor： James Lee Combs ,  Herman Rodriguez ,  James Alan Strothmann ,  James Randall Thomas

IPC: G06F12/06

CPC classification number: G06F12/0684

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer system supporting multiple, removable ROM-based applications without requiring the ROM-applications to be inserted into a particular slot. The computer system accepts one or more cartridges into any combination of slots. Once a cartridge is inserted into a slot, the computer system senses the insertion of a cartridge. The computer system then determines whether to swap the address ranges associated with the cartridge connectors, or slots. The address swap is implemented by either (i) swapping the cartridge connector chip selects or (ii) performing a page swap with the memory management unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种支持多个可移动的基于ROM的应用的计算机系统，而不需要将ROM应用插入到特定的时隙中。 计算机系统将一个或多个墨盒接受到插槽的任意组合中。 一旦将墨盒插入插槽中，则计算机系统检测墨盒的插入。 计算机系统然后确定是否交换与盒式连接器或插槽相关联的地址范围。 地址交换通过（i）交换盒式连接器芯片选择或（ii）与存储器管理单元进行页面交换来实现。

公开(公告)号：US08091106B1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US09603339

申请日：2000-06-26

Applicant: James Alan Strothmann ,  Steven Anthony Barron ,  David Emery Virag

Inventor： James Alan Strothmann ,  Steven Anthony Barron ,  David Emery Virag

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: A method and apparatus for using DVD subpicture formatted information within a MPEG data stream to provide data channel information to a television receiver. More particularly, the television receiver comprises a MPEG decoder and a DVD subpicture processor. The MPEG decoder decodes the MPEG stream and extracts the DVD subpicture formatted signal and the DVD subpicture decoder processes one or more DVD subpicture bitstreams to produce DVD graphics. The DVD subpicture bitstream is used to carry and display data channel information such as stock quotes, electronic program guide information, advertisement information, and the like as well as provide interactive menuing functions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在MPEG数据流内使用DVD子图格式的信息以向电视接收机提供数据信道信息的方法和装置。 更具体地，电视接收机包括MPEG解码器和DVD子画面处理器。 MPEG解码器解码MPEG流并提取DVD子图像格式的信号，并且DVD子图像解码器处理一个或多个DVD子图像比特流以产生DVD图形。 DVD子画面比特流用于携带和显示诸如股票报价，电子节目指南信息，广告信息等的数据频道信息，以及提供交互式菜单功能。

公开(公告)号：US06529556B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US09331996

申请日：1999-11-12

Applicant: Michael Kelly Perdue ,  Lori Rene Bolduc ,  James Alan Strothmann

Inventor： Michael Kelly Perdue ,  Lori Rene Bolduc ,  James Alan Strothmann

IPC: H04N544

CPC classification number: G08C15/06 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/63

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for providing remote control capability involves transmitting IR and RF signals in a time multiplexed manner. The present apparatus comprises an input device, an IR signal transmitter, a RF signal transmitter and a controller operatively coupled to the input device, the IR signal transmitter and the RF signal transmitter. The controller generates and applies the IR and RF signals to the respective signal transmitters in time multiplexed manner. The IR and RF signals may be transmitted using different protocols without significantly increasing the computing capacity of the controller as compared to a controller of a remote control device which transmits only one type of remote control signal.

Abstract translation: 用于提供远程控制能力的装置和方法涉及以时间复用方式发送IR和RF信号。 本装置包括输入装置，IR信号发射器，RF信号发射器和可操作地耦合到输入装置，IR信号发射器和RF信号发射器的控制器。 控制器以时间复用的方式生成并将IR和RF信号应用于各个信号发射机。 与仅发送一种类型的遥控信号的遥控装置的控制器相比，IR和RF信号可以使用不同的协议传输而不显着增加控制器的计算能力。

公开(公告)号：US5805138A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US475216

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Nicholas Brawne ,  James Lee Combs ,  Elizabeth B. N. Sanders ,  James Alan Strothmann

Inventor： Nicholas Brawne ,  James Lee Combs ,  Elizabeth B. N. Sanders ,  James Alan Strothmann

IPC: A63F13/06 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  G05G9/047 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G05G2009/04777

Abstract: An input device for a computer system is provided which translates large body part or multiple body part motion into directional data. The input device includes a rigid support member having sufficient size to accommodate use by a human being for sitting, a riser member, a connection device for connecting the riser member to the support member, a transducer device in physical communication with the riser member for sensing the riser member motion and for conveying the motion to a computer system in the form of representative electrical signals, and a resilient device in physical communication with the riser member for maintaining the riser in a predetermined position relative to the support member when the riser is not subject to external forces. The cross member may be embodied in several forms, including straight and synclinal cross members. Alternatively, a haptic sphere or disc may be employed instead of a cross member.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于计算机系统的输入装置，其将大的身体部分或多个身体部分运动转换成方向数据。 所述输入装置包括刚性支撑构件，所述刚性支撑构件具有足够的尺寸以适应人类用于坐着的使用，提升构件，用于将提升管构件连接到支撑构件的连接装置，与提升管构件物理连通的传感器装置，用于感测 提升器构件运动并且以代表性的电信号的形式将运动传送到计算机系统，以及与提升板构件物理连通的弹性装置，用于当提升管不是时将提升管相对于支撑构件维持在预定位置 受外力影响。 交叉构件可以以几种形式实现，包括直的和顺式的横向构件。 或者，可以使用触觉球体或盘来代替横梁。

公开(公告)号：US09628851B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US10544577

申请日：2003-02-14

Applicant: Carl Chun-Hei Hu ,  James Alan Strothmann

Inventor： Carl Chun-Hei Hu ,  James Alan Strothmann

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N9/475 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/462

CPC classification number: H04N21/4394 ,  H04N5/073 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/4305 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: There is provided a method for automatically synchronizing playback between a first media service and a second media service, both services corresponding to the same media content source. Common audio events in the first media service and the second media service are matched. A playback timing of at least one of the first media service and the second media service is adjusted, based on a result of the matching step, so as to automatically synchronize the playback between the first media service and the second media service.

公开(公告)号：US5815144A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US474408

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: James Alan Strothmann

Inventor： James Alan Strothmann

IPC: G06F13/10 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/10 ,  G06F1/24 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/24 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/533 ,  A63F13/493 ,  A63F13/95 ,  A63F2300/206

Abstract: A computer system is provided which allows a user to perform a system reset without performing a manual physical reset of the computer system. The computer system comprises a central processing unit (CPU), a removable memory circuit, an I/O coprocessor, an input device, and an system manager having a system management icon, system management menu, and a pointing icon. The system management menu provides a user with option for restarting a program application, resetting the computer system, inserting a new cartridge without physically resetting the computer system, and exiting the menu system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机系统，其允许用户在不执行计算机系统的手动物理重置的情况下执行系统复位。 计算机系统包括中央处理单元（CPU），可移动存储器电路，I / O协处理器，输入设备和具有系统管理图标，系统管理菜单和指示图标的系统管理器。 系统管理菜单为用户提供重新启动程序应用程序的选项，重置计算机系统，插入新的磁带，而无需物理地重置计算机系统，并退出菜单系统。