公开(公告)号：US08952869B1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13604361

申请日：2012-09-05

Applicant: Joshua Weaver ,  Thad Eugene Starner

Inventor： Joshua Weaver ,  Thad Eugene Starner

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/12 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/006 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2320/10 ,  G09G2340/12 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  G09G2380/10

Abstract: Example methods and systems for determining correlated movements associated with movements caused by driving a vehicle are provided. In an example, a computer-implemented method includes identifying a threshold number of sets of correlated movements. The method further includes determining that the threshold number of sets of correlated movements is associated with movements caused by driving a vehicle. The method still further includes causing the wearable computing system to select a driving user interface for the wearable computing system.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于确定与通过驾驶车辆引起的移动相关联的相关运动的示例性方法和系统。 在一个示例中，计算机实现的方法包括识别相关运动的集合的阈值数量。 该方法还包括确定相关运动的组合的阈值数量与由驾驶车辆引起的运动相关联。 该方法还包括使可穿戴计算系统选择可穿戴计算系统的驾驶用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20140048646A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13590020

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: B64B1/44

CPC classification number: G05D1/042 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/62 ,  C25B1/04 ,  H02S20/30 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134

Abstract: Example embodiments may facilitate altitude control by a balloon in a balloon network. An example method involves: (a) causing a balloon to operate in a first mode, wherein the balloon comprises an envelope, a high-pressure storage chamber, and a solar power system, (b) while the balloon is operating in the first mode: (i) operating the solar power system to generate power for the balloon and (ii) using at least some of the power generated by the solar power system to move gas from the envelope to the high-pressure storage chamber such that the buoyancy of the balloon decreases; (c) causing the balloon to operate in a second mode; and while the balloon is operating in the second mode, moving gas from the high-pressure storage chamber to the envelope such that the buoyancy of the balloon increases.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例可以促进气球网络中的气球的高度控制。 示例性方法包括：（a）使气球以第一模式操作，其中气囊包括外壳，高压储存室和太阳能发电系统，（b）当气囊以第一模式操作时 （i）操作太阳能发电系统以产生用于气球的电力，以及（ii）使用由太阳能发电系统产生的至少一些电力将气体从外壳移动到高压储存室，使得浮力 气球减少; （c）使气球以第二模式操作; 并且当气囊在第二模式下操作时，将气体从高压储存室移动到外壳，使得气球的浮力增加。

公开(公告)号：US20140015694A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13550160

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Eric Teller ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Bradley James Rhodes

Inventor： Eric Teller ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Bradley James Rhodes

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/40

Abstract: Methods and systems involving an incentivized recovery of balloon materials are disclosed herein. An example system may be configured to: (a) determine a landing location of a balloon, where the balloon has been configured to operate as a node in a balloon network; (b) detect a removal event corresponding to the balloon ceasing to operate as a node in the balloon network and descending to the landing location; and (c) in response to detecting the removal event, initiate a transmission of a recovery-assistance signal that is comprised of (i) location data corresponding to the landing location of the balloon and (ii) an indication of an incentive to recover the balloon.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了涉及激发回收球囊材料的方法和系统。 示例系统可以被配置为：（a）确定气球的着陆位置，其中气球已被配置为作为气球网络中的节点操作; （b）检测与所述气球相对应的移除事件停止作为所述气球网络中的节点并下降到所述着陆位置; 和（c）响应于检测到去除事件，发起恢复辅助信号的传输，该恢复辅助信号包括（i）对应于气球的着陆位置的位置数据，以及（ii）恢复 气球。

公开(公告)号：US08967533B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13590020

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: B64B1/62

CPC classification number: G05D1/042 ,  B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/62 ,  C25B1/04 ,  H02S20/30 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134

Abstract: Example embodiments may facilitate altitude control by a balloon in a balloon network. An example method involves: (a) causing a balloon to operate in a first mode, wherein the balloon comprises an envelope, a high-pressure storage chamber, and a solar power system, (b) while the balloon is operating in the first mode: (i) operating the solar power system to generate power for the balloon and (ii) using at least some of the power generated by the solar power system to move gas from the envelope to the high-pressure storage chamber such that the buoyancy of the balloon decreases; (c) causing the balloon to operate in a second mode; and while the balloon is operating in the second mode, moving gas from the high-pressure storage chamber to the envelope such that the buoyancy of the balloon increases.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例可以促进气球网络中的气球的高度控制。 示例性方法包括：（a）使气球以第一模式操作，其中气囊包括外壳，高压储存室和太阳能发电系统，（b）当气囊以第一模式操作时 （i）操作太阳能发电系统以产生用于气球的电力，以及（ii）使用由太阳能发电系统产生的至少一些电力将气体从外壳移动到高压储存室，使得浮力 气球减少; （c）使气球以第二模式操作; 并且当气囊在第二模式下操作时，将气体从高压储存室移动到外壳，使得气球的浮力增加。

公开(公告)号：US09277334B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13425821

申请日：2012-03-21

Applicant: Adrian Wong ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Adrian Wong ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: G06F21/32 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R25/606 ,  H04R29/001 ,  H04R2460/13 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: A wearable computing device is authenticated using bone conduction. When a user wears the device, a bone conduction speaker and a bone conduction microphone on the device contact the user's head at positions proximate the user's skull. A calibration process is performed by transmitting a signal from the speaker through the skull and receiving a calibration signal at the microphone. An authentication process is subsequently performed by transmitting another signal from the speaker through the skull and an authentication signal is received at the microphone. In the event that frequency response characteristics of the authentication signal match the frequency response characteristics of the calibration signal, the user is authenticated and the device is enabled for user interaction without requiring the user to input any additional data.

Abstract translation: 使用骨传导认证穿戴式计算设备。 当用户佩戴该装置时，该装置上的骨传导扬声器和骨传导麦克风在用户头骨附近的位置接触用户的头部。 通过从扬声器通过头骨传送信号并在麦克风处接收校准信号来执行校准过程。 随后通过从扬声器通过颅骨发送另一个信号并在麦克风接收认证信号来执行认证处理。 在认证信号的频率响应特性与校准信号的频率响应特性匹配的情况下，用户被认证，并且该设备被启用用于用户交互，而不需要用户输入任何附加数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150316766A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US13427901

申请日：2012-03-23

Applicant: Joshua Weaver ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Adrian Wong

Inventor： Joshua Weaver ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Adrian Wong

IPC: G09G5/08 ,  H04N13/04

CPC classification number: G09G3/001 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G09G5/34 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  H04N13/324 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/366

Abstract: An embodiment takes the form of a computer-implemented method comprising causing a field-sequential color display of a wearable computing device to initially operate in a first color space; and based at least in part on data from one or more sensors of the wearable computing device, detecting movement of the wearable computing device that is characteristic of color breakup perception. The method further comprises, in response to detecting the movement that is characteristic of color breakup perception, causing the field-sequential color display to operate in a second color space.

Abstract translation: 实施例采用计算机实现的方法的形式，包括使穿戴式计算设备的场顺序彩色显示首先在第一颜色空间中操作; 并且至少部分地基于来自所述可穿戴计算设备的一个或多个传感器的数据，检测所述可穿戴计算设备的颜色分解感知特征的移动。 该方法还包括响应于检测到颜色分解感知的特征的运动，使得场顺序彩色显示器在第二颜色空间中操作。

公开(公告)号：US20140042042A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13570054

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Eric Teller ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Brad Rhodes ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: B65D77/00

CPC classification number: B64B1/40 ,  B64B1/58 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2201/22 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combined shipping container and balloon deployment system for deploying balloons into a balloon network. Such a shipping container may allow one or more balloons to be transported to a desired launch location, and then launched directly from the shipping container.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及用于将气囊部署到气球网络中的组合运输容器和气囊展开系统。 这种运输容器可以允许一个或多个气囊被运送到期望的发射位置，然后直接从运输容器发射。

公开(公告)号：US09197864B1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US13617608

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Thad Eugene Starner ,  Joshua Weaver

Inventor： Thad Eugene Starner ,  Joshua Weaver

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06T7/0042 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F17/30256 ,  G06F17/30268 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: Methods and systems for intelligently zooming to and capturing a first image of a feature of interest are provided. The feature of interest may be determined based on a first interest criteria. The captured image may be provided to a user, who may indicate a level of interest in the feature of interest. The level of interest may be based upon to store the captured image and capture another image. The level of interest may be a gradient value, or a binary value. The level of interest may be based upon to determine whether to store the captured image, and if so, a resolution at which the captured image is to be stored. The level of interest may also be based upon to determine whether to zoom to and capture a second image of a second feature of interest based on the first interest criteria or a second interest criteria.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于智能缩放并捕获感兴趣特征的第一图像的方法和系统。 感兴趣的特征可以基于第一兴趣标准来确定。 捕获的图像可以被提供给用户，谁可以指示感兴趣的特征中的兴趣级别。 感兴趣的级别可以基于存储捕获的图像并捕获另一图像。 感兴趣的级别可以是梯度值或二进制值。 感兴趣的级别可以基于确定是否存储捕获的图像，并且如果是，则存储捕获的图像的分辨率。 感兴趣的级别还可以基于确定是否基于第一兴趣标准或第二兴趣标准来放大并捕获感兴趣的第二特征的第二图像。

公开(公告)号：US08988253B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13550160

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Eric Teller ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Bradley James Rhodes

Inventor： Eric Teller ,  Richard Wayne DeVaul ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Clifford L. Biffle ,  Bradley James Rhodes

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  B64B1/40

CPC classification number: B64B1/40

Abstract: Methods and systems involving an incentivized recovery of balloon materials are disclosed herein. An example system may be configured to: (a) determine a landing location of a balloon, where the balloon has been configured to operate as a node in a balloon network; (b) detect a removal event corresponding to the balloon ceasing to operate as a node in the balloon network and descending to the landing location; and (c) in response to detecting the removal event, initiate a transmission of a recovery-assistance signal that is comprised of (i) location data corresponding to the landing location of the balloon and (ii) an indication of an incentive to recover the balloon.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了涉及激发回收球囊材料的方法和系统。 示例系统可以被配置为：（a）确定气球的着陆位置，其中气球已被配置为作为气球网络中的节点操作; （b）检测与所述气球相对应的移除事件停止作为所述气球网络中的节点并下降到所述着陆位置; 和（c）响应于检测到去除事件，发起恢复辅助信号的传输，该恢复辅助信号包括（i）对应于气球的着陆位置的位置数据，以及（ii）恢复 气球。

公开(公告)号：US09354445B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13601900

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Joshua Weaver ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Cliff L. Biffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes

Inventor： Joshua Weaver ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Cliff L. Biffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  A61B3/113

CPC classification number: G02B27/0093 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G06F3/013 ,  A61B3/113

Abstract: Example methods and systems determine a position of a portion of a human eye based on electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface of the human eye. A sensor associated with a computing device can be calibrated in response to an event. The computing device can receive data indicative of electromagnetic radiation reflected from a human eye. The computing device can determine a position of a portion of the human eye based on the received data indicative of electromagnetic radiation. The computing device can generate an indication including the position of the portion of the human eye. The computing device can transmit the indication from the computing device. In some embodiments, the data indicative of electromagnetic information can be provided by electromagnetic emitter/sensors mounted on a wearable computing device directed toward a human eye of a wearer of the wearable computing device.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法和系统基于从人眼表面反射的电磁辐射来确定人眼的一部分的位置。 可以响应于事件来校准与计算设备相关联的传感器。 计算设备可以接收指示从人眼反射的电磁辐射的数据。 计算设备可以基于指示电磁辐射的接收数据来确定人眼的一部分的位置。 计算装置可以产生包括人眼部分的位置的指示。 计算设备可以从计算设备发送指示。 在一些实施例中，指示电磁信息的数据可以由安装在可佩戴的计算装置上的电磁发射器/传感器来提供，该装置指向穿戴式计算装置的佩戴者的人眼。