公开(公告)号：US20050227711A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US10813955

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: Jonathan Orwant ,  Joshua Randall ,  Pascal Chesnais

Inventor： Jonathan Orwant ,  Joshua Randall ,  Pascal Chesnais

IPC: H04W4/12 ,  H04W64/00 ,  G01S1/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: A technique to electronically deliver a message from a sender to an intended recipient based on tracking movement of a mobile object, including obtaining a message provided by the sender, obtaining a location designated by the sender for delivery of the message, tracking a specified mobile object having a position-determining device that determines its own current position, and which transmits its then current position at preset time intervals, determining from the transmitted current position whether the specified mobile object has reached the designated location, and initiating a procedure for automatic delivery of the message electronically to the intended recipient upon the specified mobile object being determined to have reached the designated location.

Abstract translation: 一种基于移动对象的跟踪移动将消息从发送者电子传递到预期接收者的技术，包括获得由发送者提供的消息，获得发送方指定的用于传递消息的位置，跟踪指定的移动对象 具有确定其自身当前位置的位置确定装置，并且以预设的时间间隔发送其当前位置，根据所发送的当前位置确定指定的移动对象是否已经到达指定位置，以及启动用于自动传递 在指定的移动对象被确定已经到达指定位置时，该消息以电子方式发送到预期的接收者。

公开(公告)号：US07620404B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US11317473

申请日：2005-12-22

Applicant: Pascal Chesnais ,  Sean Wheeler ,  Steven Pomeroy

Inventor： Pascal Chesnais ,  Sean Wheeler ,  Steven Pomeroy

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04M1/274516 ,  H04W4/08

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for gathering, organizing and displaying contact information in a mobile communications network. In one embodiment, a method for operating a mobile communication network includes an information server and a mobile communications device coupled to the service via a wireless connection. The method comprises transmitting a location identifier message including a current location from the mobile communications device to the server via the wireless link. The mobile device also transmits a list of contacts to the server via the wireless link. The contacts are matched with the location using a location database maintained for other mobile communications devices in order to generate a list of proximate users. Alternatively, the contact list can be based upon cognitive or psychographic proximity (versus merely physical proximity). The list of proximate users is transmitted to the mobile communications device, and the list is displayed in an easily perceived fashion based on user preferences.

Abstract translation: 用于在移动通信网络中收集，组织和显示联系人信息的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，一种用于操作移动通信网络的方法包括经由无线连接耦合到该服务的信息服务器和移动通信设备。 该方法包括经由无线链路从移动通信设备向服务器发送包括当前位置的位置标识符消息。 移动设备还经由无线链路将联系人列表发送到服务器。 使用为其他移动通信设备维护的位置数据库将联系人与位置匹配，以便生成邻近用户的列表。 或者，联系人列表可以基于认知或心理接近度（而不仅仅是物理接近度）。 接近用户的列表被发送到移动通信设备，并且基于用户偏好以容易感知的方式显示该列表。

公开(公告)号：US20070153091A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11323399

申请日：2005-12-29

Applicant: John Watlington ,  Thibaut Lamadon ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  Diane Hirsh

Inventor： John Watlington ,  Thibaut Lamadon ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  Diane Hirsh

IPC: H04N5/228

CPC classification number: G06K9/00261 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/4396 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing privacy during video or other communication across a network. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed wherein digital video camera is coupled to a network via a processing server. The digital video camera generates one or more digital images that are processed by the processing server, including identifying and obstructing any artifacts (e.g., faces, hands, etc.) in the images. The processing also optionally includes the tracking of the artifacts in the images as they move within the image, as well as search for new faces that may enter the field of view. In another embodiment of the invention, video conferencing is performed over a network between two or more users. Images are generated by digital video cameras and processed by video servers. During the videoconference, one or more users may select a video (and audio) muting mode during which any artifacts of interest in the images (or portions thereof) are identified and obscured. Business methods utilizing these capabilities are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 在网络视频或其他通信过程中提供隐私的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，公开了一种系统，其中数字摄像机经由处理服务器耦合到网络。 数字摄像机产生由处理服务器处理的一个或多个数字图像，包括识别和阻挡图像中的任何伪像（例如，脸，手等）。 处理还可选地包括当图像在图像内移动时跟踪图像中的伪像，以及搜索可能进入视野的新面孔。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，通过两个或更多个用户之间的网络执行视频会议。 图像由数字摄像机生成并由视频服务器处理。 在视频会议期间，一个或多个用户可以选择视频（和音频）静音模式，在该模式期间，图像（或其部分）中感兴趣的任何伪影被识别和模糊。 还公开了利用这些能力的业务方法。

公开(公告)号：US07272662B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US09997884

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: Pascal Chesnais ,  Christopher Herot ,  Imran Qidwai ,  Joshua Randall ,  Kamal Ayad ,  John Ciarlante

Inventor： Pascal Chesnais ,  Christopher Herot ,  Imran Qidwai ,  Joshua Randall ,  Kamal Ayad ,  John Ciarlante

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L69/329 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L51/066 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L67/30 ,  H04L69/18

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for routing a message to a communications device. These systems and methods may receive a message via a communications channel, convert the message into a uniform media format, identify at least one of the following: at least one user communications device to receive the message and at least one communications channel for delivering the message, then convert the uniform media formatted message for at least one communications protocol and then forward the message formatted for the at least one communications protocol to the at least one user communications device via at least one communications channel. In accordance with the systems and methods disclosed herein, messages sent in one communications protocol via a communications channel may be delivered to a user in a different communications protocol via a different communications channel. The message may be forward to a user's communications device based upon the user's contact profile and location information and the user's preferences information. In some embodiments, the message may be delivered via an instant messaging communications channel.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于将消息路由到通信设备的系统和方法。 这些系统和方法可以经由通信信道接收消息，将消息转换成统一的媒体格式，识别以下中的至少一个：用于接收消息的至少一个用户通信设备和用于传递消息的至少一个通信信道 ，然后转换用于至少一个通信协议的统一媒体格式化的消息，然后经由至少一个通信信道将用于至少一个通信协议格式化的消息转发到至少一个用户通信设备。 根据本文公开的系统和方法，经由通信信道在一个通信协议中发送的消息可以经由不同的通信信道以不同的通信协议传送给用户。 该消息可以基于用户的联系人简档和位置信息以及用户的偏好信息而转发给用户的通信设备。 在一些实施例中，消息可以经由即时消息通信信道来传送。

公开(公告)号：US20070150444A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11317473

申请日：2005-12-22

Applicant: Pascal Chesnais ,  Sean Wheeler ,  Steven Pomeroy

Inventor： Pascal Chesnais ,  Sean Wheeler ,  Steven Pomeroy

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04M1/274516 ,  H04W4/08

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for gathering, organizing and displaying contact information in a mobile communications network. In one embodiment, a method for operating a mobile communication network includes an information server and a mobile communications device coupled to the service via a wireless connection. The method comprises transmitting a location identifier message including a current location from the mobile communications device to the server via the wireless link. The mobile device also transmits a list of contacts to the server via the wireless link. The contacts are matched with the location using a location database maintained for other mobile communications devices in order to generate a list of proximate users. Alternatively, the contact list can be based upon cognitive or psychographic proximity (versus merely physical proximity). The list of proximate users is transmitted to the mobile communications device, and the list is displayed in an easily perceived fashion based on user preferences.

Abstract translation: 用于在移动通信网络中收集，组织和显示联系人信息的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，一种用于操作移动通信网络的方法包括经由无线连接耦合到该服务的信息服务器和移动通信设备。 该方法包括经由无线链路从移动通信设备向服务器发送包括当前位置的位置标识符消息。 移动设备还经由无线链路将联系人列表发送到服务器。 使用为其他移动通信设备维护的位置数据库将联系人与位置匹配，以便生成邻近用户的列表。 或者，联系人列表可以基于认知或心理接近度（而不仅仅是物理接近度）。 接近用户的列表被发送到移动通信设备，并且基于用户偏好以容易感知的方式显示该列表。

公开(公告)号：US07934224B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US11771925

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Stephen Pomeroy ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  John Watlington ,  Patrick Sean Wheeler

Inventor： Stephen Pomeroy ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  John Watlington ,  Patrick Sean Wheeler

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/20 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A system, method, Application Programming Interface (API) and device for discovering a location of a device, for example, to provide location information for a Location Based Service (LBS). The device includes a memory, a display, and a processor operably coupled to the memory and the display. The processor may be arranged to provide a user interface (UI) on the display, retrieve location cues in response to a location request, forward location cues to a location server and receive location information back from the location server. The location information may be a location query page associated with a new place ID if the location cues do not correspond to the location server cues or the location information may be a previously discovered place ID associated with the server location cues if one or more of the location cues correspond to one or more of the server's location cues.

Abstract translation: 用于发现设备位置的系统，方法，应用编程接口（API）和设备，例如为基于位置的服务（LBS）提供位置信息。 该设备包括可操作地耦合到存储器和显示器的存储器，显示器和处理器。 处理器可以被布置为在显示器上提供用户界面（UI），以响应于位置请求检索位置提示，向位置服务器转发位置提示并从位置服务器接收位置信息。 如果位置提示不对应于位置服务器提示，则位置信息可以是与新地点ID相关联的位置查询页面，或者位置信息可以是与服务器位置提示相关联的先前发现的地点ID，如果一个或多个 位置提示对应于一个或多个服务器的位置提示。

公开(公告)号：US20090106778A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US11771925

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Stephen Pomeroy ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  John Watlington ,  Patrick Sean Wheeler

Inventor： Stephen Pomeroy ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  John Watlington ,  Patrick Sean Wheeler

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: H04W4/20 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A system, method, Application Programming Interface (API) and device for discovering a location of a device, for example, to provide location information for a Location Based Service (LBS). The device includes a memory, a display, and a processor operably coupled to the memory and the display. The processor may be arranged to provide a user interface (UI) on the display, retrieve location cues in response to a location request, forward location cues to a location server and receive location information back from the location server. The location information may be a location query page associated with a new place ID if the location cues do not correspond to the location server cues or the location information may be a previously discovered place ID associated with the server location cues if one or more of the location cues correspond to one or more of the server's location cues.

Abstract translation: 用于发现设备位置的系统，方法，应用编程接口（API）和设备，例如为基于位置的服务（LBS）提供位置信息。 该设备包括可操作地耦合到存储器和显示器的存储器，显示器和处理器。 处理器可以被布置为在显示器上提供用户界面（UI），以响应于位置请求检索位置提示，将转发位置提示到位置服务器并从位置服务器接收位置信息。 如果位置提示不对应于位置服务器提示，则位置信息可以是与新地点ID相关联的位置查询页面，或者位置信息可以是与服务器位置提示相关联的先前发现的地点ID，如果一个或多个 位置提示对应于一个或多个服务器的位置提示。

公开(公告)号：US20070197260A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11360242

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Joshua Randall ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  Eric Dufresne

Inventor： Joshua Randall ,  Pascal Chesnais ,  Eric Dufresne

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04M1/72561 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a common interface for multiple applications and/or functions in a mobile communication device (MCD). In one exemplary embodiment, this common interface is provided by including one or more micro-servers within the MCD and capable of receiving and processing information from other functions, both internal and external to the mobile communication device. A micro-browser is also optionally resident on the MCD and in communication with the micro-server(s), the latter acting as an application server and as a proxy between the browser and external network agents such as web or carrier servers. The micro-server(s) can also act as a gateway to at least one asynchronous communication channel, and hence allows for more efficient browsing by the MCD.

Abstract translation: 用于为移动通信设备（MCD）中的多个应用和/或功能提供公共接口的设备和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中，通过在MCD内包括一个或多个微服务器并且能够从移动通信设备的内部和外部的其他功能接收和处理信息来提供该公共接口。 微浏览器还可选地驻留在MCD上并与微服务器通信，微服务器作为应用服务器并且作为浏览器和诸如网络或运营商服务器的外部网络代理之间的代理。 微服务器还可以充当到至少一个异步通信信道的网关，因此允许由MCD更有效的浏览。

公开(公告)号：US20060150119A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11026421

申请日：2004-12-31

Applicant: Pascal Chesnais ,  Sean Wheeler

Inventor： Pascal Chesnais ,  Sean Wheeler

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L51/04 ,  G06F16/243 ,  H04L51/20

Abstract: In order to reduce or eliminate ergonomic inefficiencies arising when an automated information agent is accessed from a device having a streamlined graphical user interface, the present invention provides a mechanism for selecting and interacting with automated information agents over a text-based messaging network by means of a conversational interface that can respond to queries in accordance with the location of the device. A server sends an electronic message identifying each of a plurality of agents to the device. The streamlined graphical user interface displays an agent selection screen showing identity information for each of the plurality of agents identified in the electronic message. The device includes an input mechanism capable of accepting a user's selection of an agent. Upon receiving a first input specifying a first selected agent, the device displays an agent interaction screen for the first selected agent. At least a portion of the agent interaction screen is capable of displaying a query entered into the input mechanism. Optionally, enabling mechanisms are provided on the server to allow human intervention in response to a query.

Abstract translation: 为了减少或消除从具有简化的图形用户界面的设备访问自动化信息代理时产生的人机工程学效率低下，本发明提供了一种用于通过基于文本的消息传递网络通过基于文本的消息传递网络来选择和与自动信息代理进行交互的机制， 会话界面，可以根据设备的位置来响应查询。 服务器向设备发送标识多个代理中的每一个的电子消息。 简化的图形用户界面显示代理选择屏幕，其显示在电子消息中标识的多个代理中的每一个的身份信息。 该设备包括能够接受用户对代理的选择的输入机构。 当接收到指定第一选定代理的第一输入时，该设备显示第一所选代理的代理交互屏幕。 代理交互屏幕的至少一部分能够显示输入到输入机构中的查询。 可选地，在服务器上提供启用机制以允许人为干预以响应查询。

公开(公告)号：US20060024647A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US10903779

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Pascal Chesnais ,  Joshua Randall

Inventor： Pascal Chesnais ,  Joshua Randall

IPC: G09B21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G09B21/005

Abstract: Apparatus for providing a haptic feedback for enabling a visually impaired person to mentally visualize an image that includes at least one line. Graphical information data corresponding to the image is stored. A portable, handheld device including position sensing means is manually movable by the visually impaired person through an adjacent space, for providing a position signal representative of a current position within the space to where the device is moved by the person. The stored graphical information data is compared with the position signal to generate a haptic output activation signal when the current position of the device is determined to overlap an image line. The position signal in the space is relatable to the stored graphical information. A tactile feedback mechanism in the portable device is responsive to the haptic output activation signal for providing to the person a tactile indication to create a mental image that the current position of the device is at a line of the image.

Abstract translation: 用于提供触觉反馈的装置，用于使视障者能够精神上可视化包括至少一条线的图像。 存储对应于图像的图形信息数据。 包括位置检测装置的便携式手持装置可以由视障人员通过相邻的空间手动移动，用于提供表示该空间内当前位置的位置信号，该位置由该人移动。 将存储的图形信息数据与位置信号进行比较，以在设备的当前位置被确定为与图像行重叠时产生触觉输出激活信号。 空间中的位置信号与存储的图形信息相关。 便携式设备中的触觉反馈机制响应于触觉输出激活信号，以向人提供触觉指示以产生设备的当前位置处于图像行的心理图像。