公开(公告)号：US06559775B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09272441

申请日：1999-03-19

Applicant: Joseph D. King

Inventor： Joseph D. King

IPC: B60Q148

CPC classification number: E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/689 ,  E05Y2400/814 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C2009/00365 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00928 ,  G07C2209/63

Abstract: A vehicle wireless transmitter system includes a collision avoidance sensor in a wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter generates a wireless signal, such as a garage door opener signal, based upon information from the collision avoidance sensor. The wireless transmitter generates a garage door opener signal when the collision avoidance sensor determines that the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of the garage. The wireless transmitter generates a garage door opener signal when the collision avoidance sensor determines that the vehicle is in the garage, the engine is no longer running and no motion is detected around the vehicle for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract translation: 车载无线发射机系统包括无线发射机中的防碰撞传感器。 基于来自防撞传感器的信息，无线发射机产生诸如车库门开启信号的无线信号。 当防撞传感器确定车辆在车库的预定距离内时，无线发射器产生车库门开启信号。 当碰撞避免传感器确定车辆在车库内时，发动机不再运行并且在车辆周围没有检测到运动已经预定的时间段，无线发射器产生车库门开启信号。

公开(公告)号：US06542748B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09876145

申请日：2001-06-08

Applicant: Geoffrey R. Hendrey ,  Philip Koopman, Jr. ,  Joseph D. King ,  Hirohisa A. Tanaka

Inventor： Geoffrey R. Hendrey ,  Philip Koopman, Jr. ,  Joseph D. King ,  Hirohisa A. Tanaka

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04L67/22 ,  G08B2001/085 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W76/40

Abstract: A method and system for connecting proximately located telecommunications units are disclosed. The method and system may be used in a location aware telecommunications system that can determine the location of a telecommunications unit (TU) being used within the system. A user of a mobile telecommunications unit (MU) is connected to a TU when the MU is within a predetermined distance of a predetermined geographic location meeting predefined criteria. The TU to which the MU is connected may be automated or manually operated. In some embodiments, multiple MUs are connected when they are within a predetermined proximity to each other and a predefined criteria is met.

公开(公告)号：US06423918B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09532526

申请日：2000-03-21

Applicant: Joseph D. King ,  John E. McConnell

Inventor： Joseph D. King ,  John E. McConnell

IPC: H01H518

CPC classification number: H01H13/48

Abstract: A dome switch (12) of an electrically operated product (10) includes an electrically conductive dome switch member (30) having a central dimple (36) and a peripheral portion (38) that is secured by two retainers (42) which permit sliding alignment of the dome switch member. A switch actuator (44) of the dome switch (12) has an alignment button (46) received by the dimple (36) of the dome switch member (30) so as to provide sliding of the dome switch member on a circuit board (16) and thereby providing alignment with first and second contacts (18, 20) to provide effective switch closing.

Abstract translation: 电动产品（10）的圆顶开关（12）包括具有中心凹部（36）和周边部分（38）的导电圆顶开关构件（30），该周边部分（38）由两个保持器（42）固定，允许滑动 圆顶开关构件的对准。 圆顶开关（12）的开关致动器（44）具有由圆顶开关构件（30）的凹部（36）容纳的对准按钮（46），以便将圆顶开关构件滑动到电路板（ 16），从而提供与第一和第二触点（18,20）的对准，以提供有效的开关闭合。

公开(公告)号：US06271765B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09088933

申请日：1998-06-02

Applicant: Joseph D. King ,  Ozer M. N. Teitelbaum

Inventor： Joseph D. King ,  Ozer M. N. Teitelbaum

IPC: G08C1900

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  E05F15/76 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C9/00896 ,  G07C2009/00928 ,  G07C2209/63

Abstract: A passive garage door opener system includes a sensor for determining the position of the vehicle relative to the receiver. When the vehicle is within a predetermined area near the receiver, the transmitter sends the signal to open the garage door. Other conditions of the vehicle, such as speed and heading, may also be monitored to determine when and whether to send the signal.

Abstract translation: 被动车库门开启系统包括用于确定车辆相对于接收器的位置的传感器。 当车辆在接收器附近的预定区域内时，发射器发送信号以打开车库门。 还可以监视车辆的其他条件，例如速度和航向，以确定何时以及是否发送信号。

公开(公告)号：US6160319A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-12

申请号：US234210

申请日：1999-01-20

Applicant: LeeAnn Marougi ,  Marian O. Borzea ,  Joseph D. King

Inventor： LeeAnn Marougi ,  Marian O. Borzea ,  Joseph D. King

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  E05B47/02

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00587 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  Y10T70/5973 ,  Y10T70/7904 ,  Y10T70/7915

Abstract: An improved key system incorporates a number of electrical components. In one main aspect, the key is provided with electrical communication to components on the vehicle when the key is inserted into the ignition. The key connects to an antenna associated with the vehicle, such that the combined antenna size is greater than would otherwise be possible. In this application, the antenna is utilized for garage door opener purposes, and a switch is mounted on the key for actuation of the garage door opener. In another aspect, the key is recharged when inserted into the ignition. Further, the key may be provided with various other functions such as memo, vehicle deactivation, two-way communication, and other security applications. In embodiments of the key, the switches are positioned relative to a thumb area such that inadvertent actuation of the switches is made less likely.

Abstract translation: 改进的关键系统包含许多电气部件。 在一个主要方面，当钥匙插入点火装置时，钥匙被提供与车辆上的部件的电通信。 钥匙连接到与车辆相关联的天线，使得组合的天线尺寸大于否则可能。 在这个应用中，天线被用于车库门开启的目的，并且开关被安装在钥匙上，用于致动车库门开启器。 另一方面，当插入点火装置时，钥匙被充电。 此外，密钥可以被提供诸如备忘录，车辆停用，双向通信和其他安全应用的各种其它功能。 在钥匙的实施例中，开关相对于拇指区域定位，使得不太可能地使开关的无意的致动。

公开(公告)号：US5971468A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-26

申请号：US98084

申请日：1998-06-16

Applicant: Joseph D. King

Inventor： Joseph D. King

IPC: B60J3/02 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60J3/00

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  B60J3/0204 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60R11/0235 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/1028 ,  B60R11/0264 ,  B60R2011/0035 ,  B60R2011/0082

Abstract: A display panel for displaying information to a vehicle operator is placed on a rear surface of a sunvisor for the vehicle. The display panel is hidden when the sunvisor is moved to a stowed position but is easily accessible to the operator when the sunvisor is moved to its extended position. The location of the display panel on the sunvisor allows the operator easy access to the information without diverting information from the road. In addition, control buttons are associated with the display panel such that the operator is able to adjust the information displayed on the panel, or to adjust a component for responding to the information displayed on the panel.

Abstract translation: 用于向车辆操作者显示信息的显示面板被放置在用于车辆的遮阳板的后表面上。 当遮阳板移动到收起位置时，显示面板被隐藏，但是当遮阳板移动到其延伸位置时，操作者容易接近显示面板。 显示面板在阳光下的位置允许操作者容易地访问信息，而不会将信息从道路上转移出来。 此外，控制按钮与显示面板相关联，使得操作者能够调整显示在面板上的信息，或者调整组件以响应面板上显示的信息。

公开(公告)号：US5956737A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：US709633

申请日：1996-09-09

Applicant: Joseph D. King ,  Geoffrey von Limbach ,  Marc B. McDonald ,  Michael B. Orr ,  Steven E. Weil

Inventor： Joseph D. King ,  Geoffrey von Limbach ,  Marc B. McDonald ,  Michael B. Orr ,  Steven E. Weil

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G06F17/22 ,  G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/211 ,  G06F17/2247 ,  G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/243 ,  G06F17/248 ,  G06F17/30905 ,  H04L67/02

Abstract: A method of fitting content elements of a composition to a media layout is disclosed. Each content element has an associated content type, and the media layout has a content rendering space for presenting information contained in the content elements. For each content type, a content scale factor is initialized and extent values are computed. If the content elements do not fit within the media layout, then non-fit factors are determined, the scale factors and extent values are recomputed and these steps are repeated until the content fits. Another method computes a layout of a composition in a recursive fashion using a design tree. Design children components of a current component in the design tree are identified, and new media components between the current component and the identified design children components are created. A media division for each media component indicates a portion of the layout for each media component. Another method computes a layout of a composition for a chosen medium. The composition is represented in a media tree that has components, each associated with a media region of the chosen medium. The method steps down through the media tree of the composition and assigns tentative media regions to each of the components. The extent of each of the components is measured to return a set of values indicating a media region of the medium that is required by each of the components. Finally, the method steps up through the media tree of the composition and assigns new media regions to each of the components.

公开(公告)号：US07397251B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11853234

申请日：2007-09-11

Applicant: Joseph D. King ,  Bernard H. Fet ,  Shawn Hammer ,  Aaron Vowell

Inventor： Joseph D. King ,  Bernard H. Fet ,  Shawn Hammer ,  Aaron Vowell

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: H01R13/641 ,  H01R2201/04 ,  H01R2201/20

Abstract: A device for testing connectivity is provided. The device includes a first connector including a contact pin and a spacer for biasing the contact pin away from a spring contact pin of a second connector, when the first connector is inserted into the second connector. The device also includes an indicator, coupled to the contact pin of the first connector, for indicating whether the contact pin of the first connector is in contact with the spring contact pin of the second connector.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测试连接性的设备。 当第一连接器插入第二连接器时，该装置包括第一连接器，该第一连接器包括接触销和间隔件，用于将接触销偏压离开第二连接器的弹簧接触销。 该装置还包括耦合到第一连接器的接触针的指示器，用于指示第一连接器的接触针是否与第二连接器的弹簧接触销接触。

公开(公告)号：US06539232B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09876153

申请日：2001-06-08

Applicant: Geoffrey R. Hendrey ,  Hirohisa A. Tanaka ,  Philip J. Koopman, Jr. ,  Joseph D. King

Inventor： Geoffrey R. Hendrey ,  Hirohisa A. Tanaka ,  Philip J. Koopman, Jr. ,  Joseph D. King

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  G08B2001/085 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04W76/10

Abstract: A method and system for selectively connecting proximately located telecommunications units are disclosed. The method and system may be used in a location aware telecommunications system that can determine the location of a telecommunications unit (TU) being used within the system. A first TU may be connected to a second TU when the first and second TUs are within a predetermined distance of each other and when a first user associated with the first TU may be connected to a second user associated with the second TU on a graph representing individual relationships, such as an acquaintance graph or genealogical tree. The connection may further be based on whether the first and second users have a less than a maximum threshold degree of separation within the relationship graph.

公开(公告)号：US06525645B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09139710

申请日：1998-08-26

Applicant: Joseph D. King ,  Ozer M. N. Teitelbaum

Inventor： Joseph D. King ,  Ozer M. N. Teitelbaum

IPC: H04Q900

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00769 ,  G07C2009/00984 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/62

Abstract: A vehicle wireless transmitter system includes a portable fob and a repeater mounted in the vehicle headliner. The portable fob includes user actuated buttons and code generation circuitry for a remote keyless entry system, garage door opener system, and home security system. When the user activates the garage door opener button on the portable fob from within the vehicle, the code generated by the portable fob is repeated by the repeater mounted in the vehicle headliner and retransmitted in a more powerful signal directed through the windshield. Thus, the portable fob insures that the code generation circuitry is removed from the vehicle with the user, while the repeater insures that the transmitted signal has enough power to provide satisfactory range.

Abstract translation: 车载无线发射机系统包括安装在车顶架中的便携式小车和中继器。 便携式支架包括用于远程无钥匙进入系统，车库门开启系统和家庭安全系统的用户致动按钮和代码生成电路。 当用户从车内启动便携式货架上的车库开门器按钮时，由便携式货架产生的代码由安装在车顶篷中的中继器重复，并以更强大的信号重新发送，该信号通过挡风玻璃引导。 因此，便携式支架确保代码生成电路与用户从车辆移除，而中继器确保发送的信号具有足够的功率以提供令人满意的范围。