公开(公告)号：US09259658B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13407279

申请日：2012-02-28

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe

IPC: A63H3/28 ,  A63H5/00 ,  G10H1/055 ,  G10H1/26

CPC classification number: A63H3/28 ,  A63H5/00 ,  G10H1/0551 ,  G10H1/26 ,  G10H2230/055

Abstract: An enhanced toy produces repeating, decaying notes in response to applied pressure. The tone of each note is determined, based on the location at which a user applies pressure. The initial amplitude of each note is proportional to the intensity, as measured by a stress sensor. The toy periodically repeats each note, attenuating the amplitude of each successive repetition by a decay factor. The toy may alter the notes associated with each of a plurality of locations. For example, if all currently repeating notes have decayed below a predetermined threshold, the currently available set of notes may be exchanged for a new set of notes, e.g. with different tones or timbres. The stress sensors may comprise flexible capacitors within the toy. As the user applies pressure, the geometry of one or more capacitors deform, altering the measured capacitance, through which the intensity of the applied pressure is determined.

Abstract translation: 增强的玩具响应于施加的压力产生重复的腐烂的笔记。 每个音符的音调基于用户施加压力的位置来确定。 每个音符的初始幅度与通过应力传感器测量的强度成比例。 玩具周期性地重复每个音符，衰减每个连续重复的振幅衰减因子。 玩具可以改变与多个位置中的每一个相关联的音符。 例如，如果所有当前重复的音符已经衰减到低于预定阈值，则可以将当前可用的音符组交换为一组新的音符，例如音符。 用不同的音调或音色。 应力传感器可以包括玩具内的柔性电容器。 当用户施加压力时，一个或多个电容器的几何形状变形，改变所测量的电容，确定所施加的压力的强度。

公开(公告)号：US08326552B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12548724

申请日：2009-08-27

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Anthony N. Gardner ,  Russel Howe ,  Randall Adam Yates

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Anthony N. Gardner ,  Russel Howe ,  Randall Adam Yates

IPC: G01R31/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/08 ,  G01R31/007 ,  H02H3/38 ,  H02H7/261

Abstract: A power distribution and communication system includes nodes connected by power lines and communication links. The system receives power from one or more power sources. Each node contains at least one power port, data port and load port. Associated with each power port and load port is a port monitor for measuring current flowing into or out of the port and the voltage difference between the port outlet and ground, which measurements are passed to a processing element. The processing element and monitor analyze measured values to detect fault conditions. Upon fault condition detection, the port is disabled by opening a switch, disconnecting the port from the system voltage. The processing element receives power directly from the power line, thus receiving power from a live power line even if the associated power port is disabled allowing the processing element to enable a disabled node following a failure.

Abstract translation: 配电和通信系统包括通过电力线和通信链路连接的节点。 系统从一个或多个电源接收电力。 每个节点至少包含一个电源端口，数据端口和负载端口。 与每个电源端口和负载端口相关联的是端口监视器，用于测量流入或流出端口的电流以及端口和接地之间的电压差，该测量值传递给处理元件。 处理元件和监视器分析测量值以检测故障状况。 在出现故障状态检测时，通过打开交换机，将端口与系统电压断开来禁用端口。 处理元件直接从电力线接收电力，从而即使相关联的电力端口被禁用，从而也能够从有功电力线路接收电力，允许处理元件在故障之后启用被禁用的节点。

公开(公告)号：US20120220187A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13407279

申请日：2012-02-28

Applicant: W. Daniel HILLIS ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Daniel HILLIS ,  Russel Howe

IPC: A63H3/28 ,  G10H3/00 ,  G10H3/10 ,  H01G4/06

CPC classification number: A63H3/28 ,  A63H5/00 ,  G10H1/0551 ,  G10H1/26 ,  G10H2230/055

Abstract: An enhanced toy produces repeating, decaying notes in response to applied pressure. The tone of each note is determined, based on the location at which a user applies pressure. The initial amplitude of each note is proportional to the intensity, as measured by a stress sensor. The toy periodically repeats each note, attenuating the amplitude of each successive repetition by a decay factor. The toy may alter the notes associated with each of a plurality of locations. For example, if all currently repeating notes have decayed below a predetermined threshold, the currently available set of notes may be exchanged for a new set of notes, e.g. with different tones or timbres. The stress sensors may comprise flexible capacitors within the toy. As the user applies pressure, the geometry of one or more capacitors deform, altering the measured capacitance, through which the intensity of the applied pressure is determined.

Abstract translation: 增强的玩具响应于施加的压力产生重复的腐烂的笔记。 每个音符的音调基于用户施加压力的位置来确定。 每个音符的初始幅度与通过应力传感器测量的强度成比例。 玩具周期性地重复每个音符，衰减每个连续重复的振幅衰减因子。 玩具可以改变与多个位置中的每一个相关联的音符。 例如，如果所有当前重复的音符已经衰减到低于预定阈值，则可以将当前可用的音符组交换为一组新的音符，例如音符。 用不同的音调或音色。 应力传感器可以包括玩具内的柔性电容器。 当用户施加压力时，一个或多个电容器的几何形状变形，改变所测量的电容，确定所施加的压力的强度。

公开(公告)号：US07505898B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11456806

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G10L21/00 ,  H04K1/00

CPC classification number: H04K1/02 ,  G10K11/175 ,  G10K15/02 ,  G10L21/00 ,  G10L21/06 ,  H04K1/06 ,  H04K3/825 ,  H04K2203/12

Abstract: A simple and efficient method for producing an obfuscated speech signal which may be used to mask a stream of speech, is disclosed. A speech signal representing the speech stream to be masked is obtained. The speech signal is then temporally partitioned into segments, preferably corresponding to phonemes within the speech stream. The segments are then stored in a memory, and some or all of the segments are subsequently selected, retrieved, and assembled into an obfuscated speech signal representing an unintelligible speech stream that, when combined with the speech signal or reproduced and combined with the speech stream, provides a masking effect. While the presently preferred embodiment finds application most readily in an open plan office, embodiments suitable for use in restaurants, classrooms, and in telecommunications systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生可用于掩蔽语音流的混淆语音信号的简单有效的方法。 获得表示待屏蔽的语音流的语音信号。 语音信号然后在时间上划分成段，优选地对应于语音流内的音素。 然后将段存储在存储器中，并且随后选择，检索和组合部分或全部段，以组合成表示无法理解的语音流的模糊化语音信号，当与语音信号组合或再现并与语音流组合时 ，提供掩蔽效果。 虽然目前优选的实施例在开放式办公室中最容易应用，但是也公开了适用于餐馆，教室和电信系统中的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07455535B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US10526654

申请日：2003-09-04

Applicant: Robert W. Insalaco ,  Russel Howe ,  James B. Long ,  W. Daniel Millis

Inventor： Robert W. Insalaco ,  Russel Howe ,  James B. Long ,  W. Daniel Millis

IPC: H01R25/00

CPC classification number: H01R25/142 ,  H01R25/14

Abstract: A rail system (100) is disclosed which may be employed within a commercial interior (102). The rail system (100) comprises a series of primary-tracks (130) in a spaced apart configuration. The rail system (100) also comprises a series of cross rails (132) releasably interconnectable to the primary tracks (130). The rail system (100) permits electrical and mechanical interconnections and reconfiguration of electrical and mechanical interconnections, for various functional accessories and communications.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以在商业内部（102）内使用的轨道系统（100）。 轨道系统（100）包括一系列间隔开的构造的初级轨道（130）。 轨道系统（100）还包括可释放地与主轨道（130）相互连接的一系列交叉轨道（132）。 轨道系统（100）允许用于各种功能附件和通信的电气和机械互连以及电气和机械互连的重新配置。

公开(公告)号：US20070159523A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11565496

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: W. Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W. Hillis ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/144 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A view morphing algorithm is applied to synchronous collections of video images from at least two video imaging devices, and interpolating between the images, creates a composite image view of the local participant. This composite image approximates what might be seen from a point between the video imaging devices, presenting the image to other video session participants.

Abstract translation: 视频变形算法应用于来自至少两个视频成像设备的视频图像的同步集合，并且在图像之间进行内插，创建本地参与者的合成图像视图。 该合成图像近似于从视频成像设备之间的点可以看到的，将图像呈现给其他视频会话参与者。

公开(公告)号：US08542807B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US12368192

申请日：2009-02-09

Applicant: W. Daniel Hillis ,  Neal E. Chapman ,  Russel Howe ,  Dev Kumar ,  Randall Adam Yates

Inventor： W. Daniel Hillis ,  Neal E. Chapman ,  Russel Howe ,  Dev Kumar ,  Randall Adam Yates

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04M11/066 ,  H04L12/1818 ,  H04M1/2478 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/122

Abstract: In a communications system, after parties form a dial up voice telephone connection, the parties respective communications devices automatically create or leverage machine readable features or content of the telephone connection to identify the parties to each other or to a rendezvous server, and thereafter the communications devices and/or the rendezvous server automatically establishes a data link between the parties.

Abstract translation: 在通信系统中，在各方形成拨号语音电话连接之后，各方各自的通信设备自动创建或利用电话连接的机器可读特征或内容，以标识彼此或聚会服务器之间的各方，此后通信 设备和/或会合服务器自动建立双方之间的数据链路。

公开(公告)号：US08519980B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12857436

申请日：2010-08-16

Applicant: James Lamanna ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： James Lamanna ,  Russel Howe

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: The invention determines the location of multiple, simultaneous contact areas on a touch sensing region using a light source and several light detectors. The invention is robust against occlusion and many of the ambiguities that can arise with multiple, simultaneous contact areas. Generally, the light source is positioned such that light emanating the light source passes across the touch sensing region, and the light detector are positioned such that at least a portion of the light source is within the field of view of each light detector. The contact areas are determined by identifying positive fans corresponding to an angular sector of the field of view of a light detector in which the view of the light source is occluded and negative fans corresponding to an angular sector of the field of view of a light detector in which the view of the light source is not occluded. The positive fans and negative fans are then additively and subtractively combined, respectively, to determine the contact areas.

Abstract translation: 本发明使用光源和几个光检测器确定触摸感测区域上的多个同时接触区域的位置。 本发明对于阻塞是强健的，并且许多同时存在的接触区域可能出现的模糊性。 通常，光源被定位成使得发出光源的光穿过触摸感测区域，并且光检测器被定位成使得光源的至少一部分在每个光检测器的视场内。 接触区域通过识别对应于光检测器的视场中的光角检测器的角扇区相对应的正风扇来确定，其中光源的视图被遮挡，而对应于光检测器的视场的角扇区的负风扇 其中光源的视图不被遮挡。 然后分别对积极风扇和负风扇进行加法和减法组合，以确定接触面积。

公开(公告)号：US08047904B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US11520110

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: Randall A. Yates ,  Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe ,  Ira M. Lichtman ,  Kenneth D. Salter

Inventor： Randall A. Yates ,  Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Russel Howe ,  Ira M. Lichtman ,  Kenneth D. Salter

IPC: B60H1/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1497 ,  B65D88/745 ,  F25D11/003 ,  H05K7/20754

Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of fans operatively disposed in a shipping container. The fans are arranged in a plurality of banks within a closed fluid path. Each bank has a sub-set of the fans arranged in a plurality of horizontal layers. Two banks form an adjacent pair in the closed fluid path if a fluid exiting one of the two banks next enters the other of the two banks. The method includes determining a proposed fluid flow rate for each of the banks. The method also includes modifying each of the flow rates by a respective scaling factor such that the flow rates for each adjacent pair satisfy a continuity criteria. The method further includes controlling the fans based on the modified flow rates.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制可操作地设置在运输容器中的多个风扇的方法。 风扇被布置在封闭流体路径内的多个堤岸中。 每个存储体具有布置在多个水平层中的风扇的子集。 如果离开两个银行中的一个的流体进入两个银行中的另一个银行，两个银行在封闭的流体通道中形成相邻的一对。 该方法包括确定每个堤岸的所提出的流体流速。 该方法还包括通过相应的缩放因子修改每个流速，使得每个相邻对的流量满足连续性准则。 该方法还包括基于修改的流速来控制风扇。

公开(公告)号：US20100283830A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12841000

申请日：2010-07-21

Applicant: W Daniel HILLIS ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

Inventor： W Daniel HILLIS ,  Bran Ferren ,  Russel Howe

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04N7/144 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: A view morphing algorithm is applied to synchronous collections of video images from at least two video imaging devices, and interpolating between the images, creates a composite image view of the local participant. This composite image approximates what might be seen from a point between the video imaging devices, presenting the image to other video session participants.

Abstract translation: 视频变形算法应用于来自至少两个视频成像设备的视频图像的同步集合，并且在图像之间进行内插，创建本地参与者的合成图像视图。 该合成图像近似于从视频成像设备之间的点可以看到的，将图像呈现给其他视频会话参与者。