公开(公告)号：US07522158B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US11232740

申请日：2005-09-22

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01S3/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F2200/1632

Abstract: Methods for determining the location of a stylus for a portable electronic device are disclosed. One embodiment provides a method for determining at a first time that a stylus was not returned to a stylus receiver of the portable electronic device and determining last usage information relating to a last usage of the stylus at a second, earlier time. The method may further include storing by the portable electronic device the determined last usage information and determining stylus location information based on the last usage information. The method may further include providing an indication of the stylus location information to a user. Stylus location information may include one or more of a physical location, a geographic location, a calendar event associated with a last usage, directions to a place of last usage, an application being used at last usage of the stylus, or a user identity.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定用于便携式电子设备的触控笔的位置的方法。 一个实施例提供了一种用于在第一时间确定触针未返回到便携式电子设备的触笔接收器并且在第二较早时间确定与触控笔的最后使用有关的最后使用信息的方法。 该方法还可以包括通过便携式电子设备存储确定的最后使用信息，并且基于最后的使用信息来确定手写笔位置信息。 该方法还可以包括向用户提供触笔位置信息的指示。 触笔位置信息可以包括物理位置，地理位置，与最后使用相关联的日历事件，到最后使用地点的指示，在触控笔的最后使用被使用的应用或用户身份中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US20080120648A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11562202

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: MICHAEL P. CARLSON ,  LINDA A. LISLE ,  HERMAN RODRIGUEZ

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CARLSON ,  LINDA A. LISLE ,  HERMAN RODRIGUEZ

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Provided is a method for caching a media stream such as a television channel or a radio station such that a viewer or listener may receive an entire programming segment regardless of when in the segment the stream is accessed. The beginning of a segment is recalled, or downloaded, to a local cache during a switch to the channel transmitting the segment and associated with a playback marker. The segment is also cached as the segment is transmitted. The user views the segment from the beginning, first from the cache downloaded when the channel is switched and, then, from the local cache stored as the programmed is viewed. In the case of broadcast media, a number of streams are designated as monitored streams. The programming on monitored streams is segmented into programs or smaller segments and the segments are cached on local memory as the programs are broadcast.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于缓存诸如电视频道或无线电台之类的媒体流的方法，使得观众或收听者可以接收整个节目段，而不管片段中何时访问该流。 在切换到发送段的信道并与回放标记相关联的段中，段的开始被调用或下载到本地高速缓存。 当段被传输时，段也被缓存。 用户从头开始观看片段，首先从当切换频道时下载的高速缓存，然后从被浏览的存储的本地缓存中。 在广播媒体的情况下，将多个流指定为监视流。 被监视流上的编程被分段为程序或更小的段，并且当节目被广播时，段被缓存在本地存储器上。

公开(公告)号：US20080168491A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11621136

申请日：2007-01-09

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N21/6543 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for defining information of interest to a particular user and for automatically presenting that information on a user defined channel of a media access device. The method is suitable for use with Internet-connected television, or Web TV, and Internet radio. A user defines subject areas of information that are of specific interest to the user. Each subject area is associated with a particular media outlet or channel of the media access device. The method provides means to scan particular channels of the media access device for information that corresponds to the defined subject areas. When information corresponding to a particular subject area is detected, the media access device is, if necessary, switched on and tuned to the particular channel associated with the particular subject area. In addition, means are provided for automatically recording the detected information for playback at a later time.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于定义特定用户感兴趣的信息并且用于在媒体接入设备的用户定义的频道上自动呈现该信息的系统和方法。 该方法适用于互联网电视，网络电视和网络电台。 用户定义用户特别感兴趣的信息的主题区域。 每个主题区域与媒体访问设备的特定媒体插座或通道相关联。 该方法提供了扫描媒体访问设备的特定信道以获得对应于所定义的主题区域的信息的装置。 当检测到与特定主题区域相对应的信息时，如果需要，媒体接入设备被接通并被调谐到与特定主题区域相关联的特定频道。 此外，提供了用于自动记录检测到的信息以供稍后播放的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20080168167A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11619746

申请日：2007-01-04

Applicant: MICHAEL P. CALRSON ,  LINDA A. LISLE ,  MICHAEL R. RHEINHEIMER ,  HERMAN RODRIGUEZ

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CALRSON ,  LINDA A. LISLE ,  MICHAEL R. RHEINHEIMER ,  HERMAN RODRIGUEZ

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L67/34 ,  G06F8/65 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: Provided is a system that enables a computer user to purchase and maintain installed operating systems and applications. Also provided is a method and system that detects and installs updates to programs and operating systems (OSs) on a computing system and ensures that the upgrades are compatible with existing software. A method is provided wherein a computer environment is scanned for all installed software and supporting files and logic such as libraries and OSs. A detected configuration is transmitted to a service provider who generates a service and support plan. The plan is offered to the administrator of the computer environment as an alternative to vendor-supplied plans. Thus, an administrator of a particular computing environment is able to centralize the maintenance and upgrade of installed software. The claimed technology provides access to a single-source pricing and support structure and enables the service provider to negotiate and purchase bulk upgrade packages.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使计算机用户能够购买和维护已安装的操作系统和应用程序的系统。 还提供了一种方法和系统，用于检测并安装对计算系统上的程序和操作系统（OS）的更新，并确保升级与现有软件兼容。 提供了一种方法，其中对所有安装的软件扫描计算机环境，并支持诸如库和OS的文件和逻辑。 检测到的配置被发送到生成服务和支持计划的服务提供商。 该计划提供给计算机环境的管理员，作为供应商提供的计划的替代方案。 因此，特定计算环境的管理员能够集中安装的软件的维护和升级。 所要求的技术提供对单源定价和支持结构的访问，并使服务提供商能够协商和购买批量升级包。

公开(公告)号：US20080168500A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11619712

申请日：2007-01-04

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H60/375 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling a media device such that a user can define specific events as interruptions and automatically change the channel when one of these events is detected. The media control device (MCD) is configurable, both respect to the type of event that is considered an interruption and the alternate channel(s) to which the media device is changed. Once the interrupt has concluded, the MCD changes the radio back to the original station. In the alternative, during an interruption the MCD may simply replace the interrupted channel with a stream from another device. Introduction of a short time delay between the reception of a media signal and the presentation of the signal to a user enables the MCD to execute the described functions in a manner that appears seamless to the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制媒体设备的方法，使得用户可以将特定事件定义为中断，并且在检测到这些事件之一时自动改变频道。 媒体控制设备（MCD）可以被配置为与被认为是中断的事件的类型以及媒体设备改变的备用信道相关。 一旦中断结束，MCD将收音机改回原站。 替代地，在中断期间，MCD可以简单地用来自另一设备的流替换中断的信道。 在接收媒体信号和向用户呈现信号之间的短时间延迟的引入使得MCD以对用户无缝的方式执行所描述的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20080066114A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11465248

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: MICHAEL P. CARLSON ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： MICHAEL P. CARLSON ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/4784

Abstract: Provided is a method that enables a media subscriber to pay for and send pay-per-view media content to a third party. The subscriber is billed for the content in a normal fashion. The viewer selects a specific program that is scheduled for transmission and provides information about the identity of the other subscriber, or the recipient, so that the content can be delivered to the recipient. Additional information may include a reason for sending the program and an additional message. The recipient receives notification that the programming has been purchased on his or her behalf and is given the option of accepting or declining the program. If the recipient accepts the program, the recipient may specify a date and time for viewing or specify that the programming be recorded.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使媒体订户能够向第三方支付和发送按次付费媒体内容的方法。 用户以正常方式为内容收费。 观众选择被调度用于传输的特定节目，并且提供关于其他用户或接收者的身份的信息，使得内容可以被传递给接收者。 附加信息可能包括发送程序的原因和附加消息。 收件人收到通知，表示节目已经代表他购买，并且可以选择接受或拒绝该节目。 如果收件人接受程序，收件人可以指定查看的日期和时间，或指定编程的记录。

公开(公告)号：US08059108B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12058462

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F2200/1632

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for determining the location of a stylus for a portable electronic device. One embodiment provides for determining at a first time that a stylus was not returned to a stylus receiver of the portable electronic device and determining last usage information relating to a last usage of the stylus at a second, earlier time. The embodiment may further include storing by the portable electronic device the determined last usage information and determining stylus location information based on the last usage information. The embodiment may further include providing an indication of the stylus location information to a user. Stylus location information may include one or more of a physical location, a geographic location, a calendar event associated with a last usage, directions to a place of last usage, an application being used at last usage of the stylus, or a user identity.

Abstract translation: 提供用于确定用于便携式电子设备的触控笔的位置的机构。 一个实施例提供了在第一时间确定触针没有返回到便携式电子设备的触笔接收器，并且在第二个较早的时间确定与触控笔的最后使用有关的最后使用信息。 该实施例还可以包括由便携式电子设备存储确定的最后使用信息，并且基于最后的使用信息来确定手写笔位置信息。 该实施例还可以包括向用户提供触笔位置信息的指示。 触笔位置信息可以包括物理位置，地理位置，与最后使用相关联的日历事件，到最后使用地点的指示，在触控笔的最后使用被使用的应用或用户身份中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US20080179113A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US12058462

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F2200/1632

Abstract: Systems, methods and media for determining the location of a stylus for a portable electronic device are disclosed. One embodiment provides a method for determining at a first time that a stylus was not returned to a stylus receiver of the portable electronic device and determining last usage information relating to a last usage of the stylus at a second, earlier time. The method may further include storing by the portable electronic device the determined last usage information and determining stylus location information based on the last usage information. The method may further include providing an indication of the stylus location information to a user. Stylus location information may include one or more of a physical location, a geographic location, a calendar event associated with a last usage, directions to a place of last usage, an application being used at last usage of the stylus, or a user identity.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定用于便携式电子设备的触控笔的位置的系统，方法和介质。 一个实施例提供了一种用于在第一时间确定触针未返回到便携式电子设备的触笔接收器并且在第二较早时间确定与触控笔的最后使用有关的最后使用信息的方法。 该方法还可以包括通过便携式电子设备存储确定的最后使用信息，并且基于最后的使用信息来确定手写笔位置信息。 该方法还可以包括向用户提供触笔位置信息的指示。 触笔位置信息可以包括物理位置，地理位置，与最后使用相关联的日历事件，到最后使用地点的指示，在触控笔的最后使用被使用的应用或用户身份中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US07213743B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US11111527

申请日：2005-04-21

Applicant: Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

Inventor： Michael P. Carlson ,  Linda A. Lisle ,  Herman Rodriguez

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3475 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/22

Abstract: Methods 300 and systems 100 for evaluating proposed food purchases which vary from a pre-planned diet are provided. A nutrition-related scheme, the pre-planned diet, is developed on the basis of achieving a primary goal such as increasing the intake of a particular nutrient or losing a certain amount of weight. The nutrition-related scheme, which may be stored in a memory 103 of a computer 120, includes a list of approved food items. When a user proposes to substitute a food item for an approved food item a version of the program stored on a PDA 120 determines whether the substituted item negatively interacts with any of the approved diet items, for example, affecting the user's ability to metabolize a nutrient in the approved item.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法300和用于评估建议的食物购买的系统100，其与预先计划的饮食不同。 营养相关计划，预先计划的饮食是在实现主要目标的基础上开发的，例如增加特定营养素的摄取量或减少一定量的体重。 可以存储在计算机120的存储器103中的营养相关方案包括经批准的食品的列表。 当用户提出将食品替代为经批准的食品时，存储在PDA 120上的程序版本确定替代品是否与任何已批准的饮食项目负相互作用，例如影响用户代谢营养物质的能力 在批准的项目。