公开(公告)号：US12088423B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US13332812

申请日：2011-12-21

申请人： Michael Lamb ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  George Seelman

发明人： Michael Lamb ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  George Seelman

IPC分类号： H04L12/28 ,  H04B3/54

CPC分类号： H04L12/2807 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5458

摘要： A method and apparatus for registering a remote network device with a network control device. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a query from the network control device requesting that the remote network device provide a network identification code stored within the remote network device, transmitting a response to the query after a time period has expired, the response comprising the network identification code stored within the remote network device, determining whether an acknowledgement message has been received from the network control device, if the acknowledgement message has been received, setting a flag within the remote network device indicating that the remote network device has successfully registered with the network control device, and if the acknowledgment message has not been received, re-sending the response to the network control device after a second time period has elapsed.

公开(公告)号：US08458307B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US13249179

申请日：2011-09-29

申请人： George Seelman ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

发明人： George Seelman ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

IPC分类号： G06F15/177

CPC分类号： H04L12/2807 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5458 ,  H04L12/2809

摘要： A method and apparatus for self-assigning network identification codes to a network device. In one embodiment, a method comprises determining if the network device comprises a default network identification code. If the network identification code comprises a default network identification code, transmitting a first network identification code and determining whether a first response was received to the first network identification code transmission. If no response was received, assigning the first network identification code to the network device. If the first response was received, transmitting a second network identification code and determining whether a second response in response to the second network identification code transmission was received. If so, assigning the second network identification code to the network device.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将网络识别码自动分配给网络设备的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括确定网络设备是否包括默认网络识别码。 如果网络识别码包括默认网络识别码，则发送第一网络识别码并确定是否已接收到第一响应到第一网络识别码传输。 如果没有收到响应，则将第一个网络标识码分配给网络设备。 如果接收到第一响应，则发送第二网络识别码并确定是否接收到响应于第二网络识别码发送的第二响应。 如果是，则将第二网络标识码分配给网络设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130044767A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13214116

申请日：2011-08-19

申请人： GEORGE SEELMAN ,  MICHAEL BAILEY ,  JAY STONE ,  MICHAEL LAMB

发明人： GEORGE SEELMAN ,  MICHAEL BAILEY ,  JAY STONE ,  MICHAEL LAMB

IPC分类号： H04L12/00

CPC分类号： H04L12/2807 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5458 ,  H04L12/2809

摘要： A method and apparatus for sending messages from a first network device to a second network device is described. In one embodiment, the method comprises constructing a data packet, the data packet comprising a House Code field for identifying a house code relating to the first and second network devices, the house code for identifying an address common to the first network device and the second network device. The data packet further comprises a Long/Short field for indicating whether the data packet is a long data packet or a short data packet and a Command field comprising a command, the command for instructing the second network device to perform an action. The data packet further comprises a Data field comprising information for use by the second network device to execute the action associated with the command, and an Error Check field comprising error checking information. The data packet is then modulated and transmitting over one or more communication channels.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于从第一网络设备向第二网络设备发送消息的方法和设备。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括构建数据分组，数据分组包括用于识别与第一和第二网络设备相关的房屋代码的房屋代码字段，用于标识第一网络设备公用的地址的房屋代码，以及第二 网络设备。 数据分组还包括用于指示数据分组是长数据分组还是短数据分组的长/短字段和包括命令的命令字段，用于指示第二网络设备执行动作的命令。 数据分组还包括数据字段，包括由第二网络设备用于执行与该命令相关联的动作的信息，以及包括错误检查信息的错误检查字段。 然后，数据分组被调制并通过一个或多个通信信道发送。

公开(公告)号：US20130044630A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13316310

申请日：2011-12-09

申请人： George Seelman ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

发明人： George Seelman ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

IPC分类号： H04L12/28

CPC分类号： H04L12/2807 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5458 ,  H04L12/2809

摘要： A method and apparatus for registering a remote network device with a network control device. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining a network identification code stored within the remote network device and determining if the network identification code comprises a default network identification code. If the network identification code comprises a default network identification code, transmitting a message indicative of a request to join an existing network and determining whether a first response to the transmitted message was received. If a first response to the transmitted message was received, determining a second network identification code from the first response, and assigning the second network identification code to the remote network device.

摘要翻译： 一种用于向网络控制设备注册远程网络设备的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括确定存储在远程网络设备内的网络识别码，并确定网络标识码是否包括默认网络识别码。 如果网络识别码包括默认网络识别码，则发送指示加入现有网络的请求的消息，并确定是否接收到对所发送的消息的第一响应。 如果接收到对发送的消息的第一响应，则从第一响应确定第二网络标识码，并将第二网络标识码分配给远程网络设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070060044A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11227776

申请日：2005-09-14

申请人： Michael Lamb ,  George Seelman ,  Jay Stone

发明人： Michael Lamb ,  George Seelman ,  Jay Stone

IPC分类号： H04H7/00

CPC分类号： H04B1/202

摘要： The present invention provides a portable music system, comprising a remote control for transmitting signals over a wireless connection, an audio player for receiving the signals from the remote control, and conventional audio output wiring that is employed by a listener to listen to audio files that are stored on the audio player, wherein the conventional audio output wiring is further employed as an antenna for receiving the signals from the remote control.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种便携式音乐系统，其包括用于通过无线连接传输信号的遥控器，用于接收来自遥控器的信号的音频播放器以及听众采用的常规音频输出布线来收听音频文件 被存储在音频播放器上，其中传统的音频输出布线被进一步用作用于从遥控器接收信号的天线。

公开(公告)号：US5947821A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US724787

申请日：1996-10-01

申请人： Jay Stone

发明人： Jay Stone

IPC分类号： A63F1/00 ,  A63F1/18 ,  A63F9/24

CPC分类号： A63F1/18 ,  A63F2001/008

摘要： An apparatus and method for playing a card game which provides a player with an initial choice of selecting at least one card from a plurality of cards to be designated as a wild card. The player then receives a random first hand from a full deck of cards. The first hand of cards are compared with the designated wild card to determine all matching cards and designating all matching cards in the first hand as wild cards. The player may then be provided with the option of replacing cards in the first hand with cards remaining in the deck. All replacement cards which match the wild card will also become wild. The player is also provided with an option of buying a second wild card after a losing card hand. This provides the player with an opportunity to change a losing card hand into a winning card hand. After a winning card hand the player is provided with a double or nothing option which provides a further dynamic game exchange between player and game.

摘要翻译： 一种用于播放纸牌游戏的装置和方法，其向玩家提供从要被指定为通配符的多个卡中选择至少一张卡的初始选择。 然后，玩家将从全套卡片中随机接收一只手。 将卡的第一只手与指定的通配符进行比较，以确定所有匹配的卡，并将第一手中的所有匹配卡指定为通配符。 然后可以向玩家提供在第一只手中替换卡中剩余的牌的选项。 所有与通配符相匹配的替换卡也将变得野蛮。 玩家还可以选择在失牌之后购买第二张通配牌。 这为玩家提供了一个机会，将失败的牌手改为获胜牌。 在获胜卡牌之后，玩家将获得双重或无效的选项，从而提供玩家和游戏之间的进一步动态游戏交换。

公开(公告)号：US5839957A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US723851

申请日：1996-09-30

申请人： Richard Schneider ,  Jay Stone ,  Thomas Miner

发明人： Richard Schneider ,  Jay Stone ,  Thomas Miner

IPC分类号： G07F17/34

CPC分类号： G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/34

摘要： A reel mechanism for use in a gaming machine including an integrally formed stepping motor/encoder assembly operatively coupled to a rotatable reel having an annular row of various symbols which are to be sequentially displayed in a visual field. The stepping motor/encoder assembly includes an integrally formed encoder wheel and sensing means. A processor/controller is operatively coupled to the stepping motor/encoder assembly for controlling the stepping motor drive signals, reading signals from the sensing means and storing in an associated memory a plurality of encoded reel stop positions which are a representation of physical stop positions on the reel. The processor/controller signals the stepping motor to spin the reel and while the reel is spinning, a random number generator means associated with the processor/controller determines a reel stop which corresponds to a specific position of a the reel. Simultaneously, the processor/controller cooperates with the integrally formed encoder means to provide a precise and fast response time in determining reel spin direction and absolute reel position to precisely control the stepping motor drive signals to stop the reel such that a portion of the annular row of various symbols which is associated with the reel stop determined by the random number generator means properly appears in the visible field.

摘要翻译： 一种用于游戏机的卷轴机构，包括一体式形成的步进电动机/编码器组件，其可操作地联接到具有要在视场中顺序显示的各种符号的环形行的可旋转卷轴。 步进电机/编码器组件包括一体形成的编码轮和传感装置。 处理器/控制器可操作地耦合到步进电动机/编码器组件，用于控制步进电机驱动信号，从感测装置读取信号，并在相关联的存储器中存储多个编码的卷轴停止位置，这些位置是物理停止位置的表示 卷轴。 处理器/控制器用信号通知步进电机旋转卷轴，并且当卷轴旋转时，与处理器/控制器相关联的随机数发生器装置确定对应于卷轴的特定位置的卷轴停止。 同时，处理器/控制器与整体形成的编码器装置协作，以在确定卷轴旋转方向和绝对卷轴位置时提供精确和快速的响应时间，以精确地控制步进电机驱动信号以停止卷轴，使得环形行的一部分 与由随机数发生器装置确定的卷盘停止相关联的各种符号适当地出现在可见场中。

公开(公告)号：US09882734B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US13273092

申请日：2011-10-13

申请人： George Seelman ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

发明人： George Seelman ,  Michael Bailey ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

IPC分类号： G06F15/173 ,  H04L12/28

CPC分类号： H04L12/2809

摘要： A method and apparatus for detecting remote network devices. In one embodiment, the method comprises detecting an event and a) transmitting a message requesting a response from one or more remote network devices, the message comprising a first network identification code, and b) determining whether a response to the message has been received, the response transmitted by a remote network device after receiving the message and determining that the first network identification code matches a second network identification code stored within the remote network device, the response comprising identification information of the remote network device. If c) a response has not been received, terminating the method for detecting remote network devices if a pre-determined time period has elapsed since transmitting the message. If d) a response has been received, storing identification information associated with the responding remote network device and repeating steps a-d until no further responses are received.

公开(公告)号：US08836232B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13227419

申请日：2011-09-07

申请人： Michael Bailey ,  George Seelman ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

发明人： Michael Bailey ,  George Seelman ,  Jay Stone ,  Michael Lamb

IPC分类号： H05B37/02

CPC分类号： H05B37/0209 ,  F21K9/65 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V31/005 ,  F21W2131/10 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05B37/029

摘要： Methods and apparatus for controlling a light fixture having at least one adjustable attribute are described. In one embodiment, a light fixture having at least one adjustable attribute comprises a housing, a light source disposed within the housing, a cover secured to the housing that allows at least some light from the light source to pass, a light control circuit, coupled to the light source and disposed within the housing, for detecting a state change of a switch and for providing a control signal for varying an attribute of the light fixture, and the switch, coupled to the light control circuit and disposed within the housing, comprising contacts that are opened and closed in response to a non-mechanical stimulus external to the housing.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于控制具有至少一个可调整属性的灯具的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，具有至少一个可调属性的灯具包括壳体，设置在壳体内的光源，固定到壳体的盖，允许至少一些来自光源的光通过;光控制电路， 用于检测开关的状态变化并提供用于改变灯具的属性的控制信号，以及耦合到光控制电路并且设置在壳体内的开关，包括： 响应于壳体外部的非机械刺激而打开和关闭的触点。

公开(公告)号：US20060237984A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US10907907

申请日：2005-04-20

申请人： Jay Stone ,  Mark Niedzwiecki ,  John Tiesler ,  Matthew Brown

发明人： Jay Stone ,  Mark Niedzwiecki ,  John Tiesler ,  Matthew Brown

IPC分类号： B60R7/00

CPC分类号： B60R7/04

摘要： A structural rail system 10 for supporting an overhead console 12 in relation to a roof bow 13 within a vehicle. A pair of rail members 14, 16 are spaced apart and extend longitudinally. One or more brackets 18, 20, 22, 24 are oriented laterally in relation to the pair of rail members 14, 16. Accessories 26 are attached to the brackets 18, 20, 22, 24 and are housed within the console 12.

摘要翻译： 一种结构轨道系统10，用于相对于车辆内的车顶弓13来支撑顶棚12。 一对轨道构件14,16间隔开并纵向延伸。 一个或多个支架18,20,22,24相对于一对轨道构件14,16横向定向。附件26附接到支架18,20,22,24并且容纳在控制台12内。