公开(公告)号：US10394389B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-27

申请号：US16147987

申请日：2018-10-01

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Armstrong Soo ,  Bernard Ku ,  Jeffrey Brandt

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/046

Abstract: An architecture is described that can utilize photo-sensors embedded in a substantially transparent layer of a UI display for tracking objects that approach or hover over the UI display. The photo-sensors can be configured to detect light of certain wavelengths (e.g., visible light, infrared light) that are propagated toward the UI display, while ignoring light emanating from the UI display when displaying content. Accordingly, by examining various characteristics of the incoming light such as intensity, the architecture can identify a location of a shadow incident upon the display caused by an approaching or hovering selector object blocking portions of incoming light. Additionally or alternatively, the architecture can identify a location of higher intensity for light emanating from the selector object.

公开(公告)号：US20190042057A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16147987

申请日：2018-10-01

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Armstrong Soo ,  Bernard Ku ,  Jeffrey Brandt

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/046 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/046 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06F2203/04108

Abstract: An architecture is described that can utilize photo-sensors embedded in a substantially transparent layer of a UI display for tracking objects that approach or hover over the UI display. The photo-sensors can be configured to detect light of certain wavelengths (e.g., visible light, infrared light) that are propagated toward the UI display, while ignoring light emanating from the UI display when displaying content. Accordingly, by examining various characteristics of the incoming light such as intensity, the architecture can identify a location of a shadow incident upon the display caused by an approaching or hovering selector object blocking portions of incoming light. Additionally or alternatively, the architecture can identify a location of higher intensity for light emanating from the selector object.

公开(公告)号：US09118866B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13901373

申请日：2013-05-23

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Aaron Bangor ,  Harry E. Blanchard ,  Jeffrey Brandt

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04B1/20 ,  G10L13/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G10L13/02 ,  H04B1/202

Abstract: A disclosed set top box or other multimedia receiver suitable for use in a multimedia distribution network includes a remote control interface operable to receive a signal from a remote control device and extract a remote control command from the signal, a processor coupled to the remote control interface and operable to detect the remote control command, and a machine readable storage resource containing computer executable instructions operable to: invoke an aural indication application that returns an audio stream suitable for processing by an audio output device, wherein the audio stream, when processed by the audio output device, causes the audio output device to produce an audibly detectable signal indicative of a function corresponding to the remote control command. The application may generate the audio stream by invoking a speech synthesis module or by retrieving an audio file. The application may retrieve electronic programming guide (EPG) data associated with a remote control command and incorporate at least some of the EPG data in the audibly detectable output.

Abstract translation: 适用于多媒体分发网络的公开的机顶盒或其他多媒体接收机包括可操作以从远程控制设备接收信号并从该信号中提取远程控制命令的远程控制接口，耦合到远程控制接口的处理器 并且可操作以检测所述远程控制命令;以及机器可读存储资源，其包含计算机可执行指令，所述计算机可执行指令可操作以：调用返回适合于由音频输出设备进行处理的音频流的听觉指示应用，其中，所述音频流在被 音频输出设备使音频输出设备产生表示与远程控制命令对应的功能的可听见的信号。 应用程序可以通过调用语音合成模块或通过检索音频文件来生成音频流。 应用可以检索与遥控命令相关联的电子节目指南（EPG）数据，并将至少一些EPG数据并入可听见的输出中。

公开(公告)号：US20140189556A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14197125

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Armstrong Soo ,  Jeffrey Brandt ,  Bernard Ku

IPC: G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04805

Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can enhance and/or simplify tactile-based I/O transactions in connection with a user-interface (UI) of limited form factor. In particular, the architecture can monitor a position of a selector object such as an operator's finger relative to a UI display as the selector object hovers or moves above the UI display. Based upon this position, an analogous coordinate in the UI display can be determined, and a portion of the UI display substantially centered at the coordinate can be modified. As one example, the UI display can be modified to increase the magnification scale (e.g., a virtual magnifying glass) of the portion of the display indicated by the selector object.

Abstract translation: 所要求保护的主题涉及可以与有限形式的用户界面（UI）相关联地增强和/或简化基于触觉的I / O事务的架构。 特别地，当选择器对象悬停或移动到UI显示器上方时，架构可以监视诸如操作者的手指之类的选择对象的位置相对于UI显示。 基于该位置，可以确定UI显示中的类似坐标，并且可以修改基本上位于坐标上的UI显示的一部分。 作为一个示例，可以修改UI显示以增加由选择器对象指示的显示部分的放大倍率（例如，虚拟放大镜）。

公开(公告)号：US20130263204A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13901373

申请日：2013-05-23

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Aaron Bangor ,  Harry E. Blanchard ,  Jeffrey Brandt

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G10L13/02 ,  H04B1/202

Abstract: A disclosed set top box or other multimedia receiver suitable for use in a multimedia distribution network includes a remote control interface operable to receive a signal from a remote control device and extract a remote control command from the signal, a processor coupled to the remote control interface and operable to detect the remote control command, and a machine readable storage resource containing computer executable instructions operable to: invoke an aural indication application that returns an audio stream suitable for processing by an audio output device, wherein the audio stream, when processed by the audio output device, causes the audio output device to produce an audibly detectable signal indicative of a function corresponding to the remote control command. The application may generate the audio stream by invoking a speech synthesis module or by retrieving an audio file. The application may retrieve electronic programming guide (EPG) data associated with a remote control command and incorporate at least some of the EPG data in the audibly detectable output.

公开(公告)号：US10101888B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US14795557

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Armstrong Soo ,  Jeffrey Brandt ,  Bernard Ku

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: An architecture is described that can enhance and/or simplify tactile-based I/O transactions in connection with a user-interface (UI) of limited form factor. In particular, the architecture can monitor a position of a selector object such as an operator's finger relative to a UI display as the selector object hovers or moves above the UI display. Based upon this position, an analogous coordinate in the UI display can be determined, and a portion of the UI display substantially centered at the coordinate can be modified. As one example, the UI display can be modified to increase the magnification scale (e.g., a virtual magnifying glass) of the portion of the display indicated by the selector object.

公开(公告)号：US20140080516A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14091785

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Steven M. Belz ,  Jeffrey Brandt

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/025 ,  G01S5/0063 ,  G01S5/10 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W64/003

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method includes requesting, at a first communication device, location information from multiple communication devices. The method also includes recording, at the first communication device, a particular location coordinate received from a closest communication device of the multiple communication devices. The method further includes adjusting the particular location coordinate based on triangulation data associated with the closest communication device.

Abstract translation: 在特定实施例中，一种方法包括在第一通信设备处请求来自多个通信设备的位置信息。 该方法还包括在第一通信设备处记录从多个通信设备的最近的通信设备接收的特定位置坐标。 该方法还包括基于与最近的通信设备相关联的三角测量数据来调整特定的位置坐标。

公开(公告)号：US20160050538A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14925606

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Steven M. Belz ,  Jeffrey Brandt

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/025 ,  G01S5/0063 ,  G01S5/10 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W64/003

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a first communication device, signals from communication devices. Each signal of the signals includes information associated with a particular communication device of the communication devices. The information includes location coordinates of a corresponding communication device of the communication devices. The method includes determining, at the first communication device, a characteristic associated with each signal of the signals. The method also includes determining, at the first communication device, estimated location coordinates of the first communication device based on the location coordinates and based on characteristics associated with the signals.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在第一通信设备处接收来自通信设备的信号。 信号的每个信号包括与通信设备的特定通信设备相关联的信息。 该信息包括通信设备的相应通信设备的位置坐标。 该方法包括在第一通信设备处确定与信号的每个信号相关联的特性。 该方法还包括在第一通信设备处基于位置坐标并且基于与信号相关联的特性来确定第一通信设备的估计位置坐标。

公开(公告)号：US20150309708A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14795557

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Armstrong Soo ,  Jeffrey Brandt ,  Bernard Ku

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04805

Abstract: An architecture is described that can enhance and/or simplify tactile-based I/O transactions in connection with a user-interface (UI) of limited form factor. In particular, the architecture can monitor a position of a selector object such as an operator's finger relative to a UI display as the selector object hovers or moves above the UI display. Based upon this position, an analogous coordinate in the UI display can be determined, and a portion of the UI display substantially centered at the coordinate can be modified. As one example, the UI display can be modified to increase the magnification scale (e.g., a virtual magnifying glass) of the portion of the display indicated by the selector object.

Abstract translation: 描述了可以与有限形式的用户界面（UI）相关联地增强和/或简化基于触觉的I / O事务的体系结构。 特别地，当选择器对象悬停或移动到UI显示器上方时，架构可以监视诸如操作者的手指之类的选择对象的位置相对于UI显示。 基于该位置，可以确定UI显示中的类似坐标，并且可以修改基本上位于坐标上的UI显示的一部分。 作为一个示例，可以修改UI显示以增加由选择器对象指示的显示部分的放大倍率（例如，虚拟放大镜）。

公开(公告)号：US09110574B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US14197125

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Armstrong Soo ,  Jeffrey Brandt ,  Bernard Ku

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04805

Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can enhance and/or simplify tactile-based I/O transactions in connection with a user-interface (UI) of limited form factor. In particular, the architecture can monitor a position of a selector object such as an operator's finger relative to a UI display as the selector object hovers or moves above the UI display. Based upon this position, an analogous coordinate in the UI display can be determined, and a portion of the UI display substantially centered at the coordinate can be modified. As one example, the UI display can be modified to increase the magnification scale (e.g., a virtual magnifying glass) of the portion of the display indicated by the selector object.

Abstract translation: 所要求保护的主题涉及可以与有限形式的用户界面（UI）相关联地增强和/或简化基于触觉的I / O事务的架构。 特别地，当选择器对象悬停或移动到UI显示器上方时，架构可以监视诸如操作者的手指之类的选择对象的位置相对于UI显示。 基于该位置，可以确定UI显示中的类似坐标，并且可以修改基本上位于坐标上的UI显示的一部分。 作为一个示例，可以修改UI显示以增加由选择器对象指示的显示部分的放大倍率（例如，虚拟放大镜）。