公开(公告)号：US08633679B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13331128

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: David John Tupman ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： David John Tupman ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/625

Abstract: Improved techniques to manage operation of a portable electronic device having a substantially depleted battery when power is available from an external, power-limited source are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the substantially depleted battery can be initially charged while a power-intensive operation is delayed. Once the battery has adequate charge to assist the external, power-limited source in powering the portable electronic device, the power-intensive operation can be performed. In this manner, power consumption of a portable electronic device can be managed so that reliable operation is achieved without exceeding limits on power being drawn from an external, power-limited source.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管理当从外部功率受限的源获得电力时具有基本上耗尽的电池的便携式电子设备的操作的改进的技术。 在本发明的一个实施例中，基本上耗尽的电池可以在功率密集型操作被延迟的同时被初始化。 一旦电池具有足够的电荷来辅助外部功率受限的源来为便携式电子设备供电，则可以执行功率密集的操作。 以这种方式，可以管理便携式电子设备的功耗，从而实现可靠的操作而不超过从外部功率受限的源提取的功率的限制。

公开(公告)号：US07541776B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11009675

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: David John Tupman ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： David John Tupman ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J1/10

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/625

Abstract: Improved techniques to manage operation of a portable electronic device having a substantially depleted battery when power is available from an external, power-limited source are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the substantially depleted battery can be initially charged while a power-intensive operation is delayed. Once the battery has adequate charge to assist the external, power-limited source in powering the portable electronic device, the power-intensive operation can be performed. In this manner, power consumption of a portable electronic device can be managed so that reliable operation is achieved without exceeding limits on power being drawn from an external, power-limited source.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管理当从外部功率受限的源获得电力时具有基本上耗尽的电池的便携式电子设备的操作的改进的技术。 在本发明的一个实施例中，基本上耗尽的电池可以在功率密集型操作被延迟的同时被初始化。 一旦电池具有足够的电荷来辅助外部功率受限的源来为便携式电子设备供电，则可以执行功率密集的操作。 以这种方式，可以管理便携式电子设备的功耗，从而实现可靠的操作而不超过从外部功率受限的源提取的功率的限制。

公开(公告)号：US20080111795A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11842724

申请日：2007-08-21

Applicant: Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Steven Bollinger

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047

Abstract: Sensor array configurations that allow for the accurate determination of an object's position are disclosed. The sensor configurations utilize a plurality of varying length sensors that have staggered beginning and ending positions. By staggering the beginning and ending positions of the varying length sensors, fewer sensors need to be utilized in a given area to provide accurate positional information.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许精确确定物体位置的传感器阵列配置。 传感器配置利用具有交错开始和结束位置的多个变化长度传感器。 通过交错变长度传感器的开始和结束位置，需要在给定区域中使用较少的传感器来提供精确的位置信息。

公开(公告)号：US20050216674A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11131800

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  Ned Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  Ned Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3268 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  Y02D10/154 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: A media player and a method for operating a media player are disclosed. A media program is able to substantially immediately begin playing after a media play selection has been made. Through intelligent operation, the media program is able to start playing even before the media program has been substantially or completely loaded from disk storage into semiconductor memory (i.e., cache memory). Additionally, the media program can be loaded into semiconductor memory through use of a background process without disturbing the playing of the media program. Further, if desired, the disk storage is able to be aggressively “powered off” when not being accessed, thereby enhancing battery life when being battery-powered.

Abstract translation: 公开了媒体播放器和操作媒体播放器的方法。 在进行媒体播放选择之后，媒体节目能够基本上立即开始播放。 通过智能操作，媒体节目即使在将媒体节目从磁盘存储器实质上或完全加载到半导体存储器（即，高速缓冲存储器）之前也能够开始播放。 此外，媒体节目可以通过使用后台进程加载到半导体存储器中，而不会干扰媒体节目的播放。 此外，如果需要，可以在不访问时积极地“断电”，从而在电池供电时提高电池寿命。

公开(公告)号：US20050110768A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10722948

申请日：2003-11-25

Applicant: Greg Marriott ,  Guy Bar-Nahum ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Greg Marriott ,  Guy Bar-Nahum ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06K11/06 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: A touch pad system is disclosed. The system includes mapping the touch pad into native sensor coordinates. The system also includes producing native values of the native sensor coordinates when events occur on the touch pad. The system further includes filtering the native values of the native sensor coordinates based on the type of events that occur on the touch pad. The system additionally includes generating a control signal based on the native values of the native sensor coordinates when a desired event occurs on the touch pad.

Abstract translation: 公开了触摸板系统。 该系统包括将触摸板映射到本地传感器坐标。 该系统还包括当在触摸板上发生事件时产生本机传感器坐标的本地值。 该系统还包括基于在触摸板上发生的事件的类型来过滤本机传感器坐标的本机值。 该系统还包括当在触摸板上发生所需事件时，基于本机传感器坐标的本机值生成控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120088556A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13331128

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: David John TUPMAN ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： David John TUPMAN ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/625

Abstract: Improved techniques to manage operation of a portable electronic device having a substantially depleted battery when power is available from an external, power-limited source are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the substantially depleted battery can be initially charged while a power-intensive operation is delayed. Once the battery has adequate charge to assist the external, power-limited source in powering the portable electronic device, the power-intensive operation can be performed. In this manner, power consumption of a portable electronic device can be managed so that reliable operation is achieved without exceeding limits on power being drawn from an external, power-limited source.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管理当从外部功率受限的源获得电力时具有基本上耗尽的电池的便携式电子设备的操作的改进的技术。 在本发明的一个实施例中，基本上耗尽的电池可以在功率密集型操作被延迟的同时被初始化。 一旦电池具有足够的电荷来辅助外部功率受限的源来为便携式电子设备供电，则可以执行功率密集的操作。 以这种方式，可以管理便携式电子设备的功耗，从而实现可靠的操作而不超过从外部功率受限的源提取的功率的限制。

公开(公告)号：US06934812B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10118217

申请日：2002-04-05

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Ned K. Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Ned K. Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G06F13/10

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3268 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  Y02D10/154 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: A media player and a method for operating a media player are disclosed. A media program is able to substantially immediately begin playing after a media play selection has been made. Through intelligent operation, the media program is able to start playing even before the media program has been substantially or completely loaded from disk storage into semiconductor memory (i.e., cache memory). Additionally, the media program can be loaded into semiconductor memory through use of a background process without disturbing the playing of the media program. Further, if desired, the disk storage is able to be aggressively “powered off” when not being accessed, thereby enhancing battery life when being battery-powered.

公开(公告)号：US08482530B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US11842724

申请日：2007-08-21

Applicant: Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Steven Bollinger

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/043 ,  G01R27/26 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H03M11/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047

Abstract: Sensor array configurations that allow for the accurate determination of an object's position are disclosed. The sensor configurations utilize a plurality of varying length sensors that have staggered beginning and ending positions. By staggering the beginning and ending positions of the varying length sensors, fewer sensors need to be utilized in a given area to provide accurate positional information.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许精确确定物体位置的传感器阵列配置。 传感器配置利用具有交错开始和结束位置的多个变化长度传感器。 通过交错变长度传感器的开始和结束位置，需要在给定区域中使用较少的传感器来提供精确的位置信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080012837A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11882422

申请日：2007-08-01

Applicant: Greg Marriott ,  Guy Bar-Nahum ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Greg Marriott ,  Guy Bar-Nahum ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: A touch pad system is disclosed. The system includes mapping the touch pad into native sensor coordinates. The system also includes producing native values of the native sensor coordinates when events occur on the touch pad. The system further includes filtering the native values of the native sensor coordinates based on the type of events that occur on the touch pad. The system additionally includes generating a control signal based on the native values of the native sensor coordinates when a desired event occurs on the touch pad.

Abstract translation: 公开了触摸板系统。 该系统包括将触摸板映射到本地传感器坐标。 该系统还包括当在触摸板上发生事件时产生本机传感器坐标的本地值。 该系统还包括基于在触摸板上发生的事件的类型来过滤本机传感器坐标的本机值。 该系统还包括当在触摸板上发生所需事件时，基于本机传感器坐标的本机值生成控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US07234026B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-19

申请号：US11131800

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Ned K. Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Ned K. Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3268 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  Y02D10/154 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: A media player and a method for operating a media player are disclosed. A media program is able to substantially immediately begin playing after a media play selection has been made. Through intelligent operation, the media program is able to start playing even before the media program has been substantially or completely loaded from disk storage into semiconductor memory (i.e., cache memory). Additionally, the media program can be loaded into semiconductor memory through use of a background process without disturbing the playing of the media program. Further, if desired, the disk storage is able to be aggressively “powered off” when not being accessed, thereby enhancing battery life when being battery-powered.

Abstract translation: 公开了媒体播放器和操作媒体播放器的方法。 在进行媒体播放选择之后，媒体节目能够基本上立即开始播放。 通过智能操作，媒体节目即使在将媒体节目从磁盘存储器实质上或完全加载到半导体存储器（即，高速缓冲存储器）之前也能够开始播放。 此外，媒体节目可以通过使用后台进程加载到半导体存储器中，而不会干扰媒体节目的播放。 此外，如果需要，可以在不访问时积极地“断电”，从而在电池供电时提高电池寿命。