公开(公告)号：US20070079330A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11239762

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Edward Ludvig ,  Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Edward Ludvig ,  Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N2005/4412

Abstract: Improved last channel button functionality is described. A remote control device for interacting with a media system includes a mechanism (e.g., a button) by which a user can direct the media system to automatically access a previously tuned (but not immediately previously tuned) channel; or a list of previously tuned channels. A previously tuned channel to be selected may be determined based on an amount of time that the media system was previously tuned to the channel and/or based on receipt of user command indicating user interest in the channel.

Abstract translation: 描述了改进的最后通道按钮功能。 用于与媒体系统交互的遥控设备包括一个机构（例如，按钮），用户可以通过该机构指导媒体系统自动访问先前调谐（但不是先前调谐好的）频道; 或以前调谐的频道的列表。 可以基于媒体系统先前调谐到频道的时间量和/或基于指示用户对频道的兴趣的用户命令的接收来确定要选择的先前调谐的频道。

公开(公告)号：US20060161866A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11377461

申请日：2006-03-16

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  Christopher White

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  Christopher White

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4856

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for presenting a plurality of options for selection. Each option is organized into either a category or a sub-category that is associated with a category. The association between categories and sub-categories is independent of time. Categories are displayed along one axis and sub-categories are displayed simultaneously along another orthogonal axis. The axis chosen for categories may depend on the direction that text associated with the categories is written. Categories and sub-categories are available for immediate selection, without first having to highlight or select any option. To account for a large number of options, categories and sub-categories may scroll as needed. The appearance of categories and sub-categories may be distinguished in some way, such as through colors, fonts, or borders.

Abstract translation: 用于呈现多个选择选项的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 每个选项被组织成与类别相关联的类别或子类别。 类别和子类别之间的关联与时间无关。 类别沿着一个轴显示，子类别沿另一个正交轴同时显示。 为类别选择的轴可能取决于写入与类别相关联的文本的方向。 类别和子类别可供立即选择，无需首先突出显示或选择任何选项。 为了考虑大量的选项，类别和子类别可能需要滚动。 类别和子类别的外观可能会以某种方式进行区分，例如通过颜色，字体或边框。

公开(公告)号：US20060130098A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11012471

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: Pradhan Rao ,  David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  George Nyako

Inventor： Pradhan Rao ,  David Sloo ,  Daniel Danker ,  George Nyako

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/4828 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Searching electronic program guide (EPG) data is described. The EPG data may be compartmentalized into channel metadata that describes characteristics of one or more channels and content metadata that describes characteristics of one or more content items. In a implementation, a method includes searching channel metadata and content metadata. A result of the searching is formed for output in conjunction with an electronic program guide (EPG).

公开(公告)号：US20050097601A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10698338

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Daniel Danker ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/42204 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828

Abstract: An implementation, described herein, provides a highly discoverable mechanism for the user to quickly look-ahead in the EPG grid while still using the familiar and intuitive scroll-forward look-ahead user interaction. This abstract itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. The scope of the present invention is pointed out in the appending claims.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的实现为用户提供了一种高度可发现的机制，以便在仍然使用熟悉且直观的向前滚动的先行用户交互的同时快速预览EPG网格。 本摘要本身并不旨在限制本专利的范围。 在所附权利要求中指出了本发明的范围。

公开(公告)号：US09489062B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13317423

申请日：2011-10-17

Applicant: Patrick B. Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Thomas Crabtree ,  Michael James Matas

Inventor： Patrick B. Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Thomas Crabtree ,  Michael James Matas

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  F24F11/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2825

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide user interface methods for interacting with and managing network-connected thermostats through a thermostat management system. The user interface method identifies a primary enclosure associated with a thermostat management account with the remaining enclosures deemed secondary enclosures. The user interface displays the primary enclosure using a primary enclosure selection appearing in a foreground area of the user interface as a house and adjacent to thermostat selections representing each of the network-connected thermostats installed in the primary enclosure. In a background area of the user interface, a primary weather visual incorporates images of various weather patterns reflecting both a weather pattern in the vicinity of the primary enclosure and an approximate time of day at the geographic location of the primary enclosure. Secondary enclosure selections are visually deemphasized on the user interface when compared with the primary enclosure selection displayed on the user interface.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各方面提供了通过恒温器管理系统与网络连接的恒温器进行交互和管理的用户界面方法。 用户界面方法识别与恒温器管理帐户相关联的主机箱，其余的机箱被认为是二级机箱。 用户界面使用出现在用户界面的前景区域中的主机箱选择作为房屋显示主机箱，并且与表示安装在主机柜中的每个连接网络的恒温器的恒温器选择相邻。 在用户界面的背景区域中，初级天气视觉包括各种天气模式的图像，其反映主机附近的天气模式和主机壳的地理位置处的大致时间。 与用户界面上显示的主机箱选择相比，用户界面上的二次机箱选择视觉上不强调。

公开(公告)号：US09378286B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US12049142

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30867 ,  G06F17/3082 ,  G06F17/30852

Abstract: Automatically marking locations of user interest in media content is disclosed. Data that describes user interaction with media content is analyzed to determine locations of potential interest. For each of the locations of potential interest, the data is analyzed to determine whether user interest satisfies a criterion for establishing a mark for the location. Marks are determined for those locations that satisfy the criterion. A mark includes a description for a given location and information that allows the given location to be automatically presented to a user upon selection of the description. In another aspect, extrinsic data that is separate from a piece of media content is analyzed to determine whether moments of high user interest might exist in the piece of media content. Then, the piece of media content is scanned to find locations in the media content that correspond to the moments.

Abstract translation: 公开了用户对媒体内容感兴趣的位置的自动标记。 分析描述用户与媒体内容交互的数据，以确定潜在兴趣的位置。 对于潜在兴趣的每个位置，分析数据以确定用户兴趣是否满足为该位置建立标记的标准。 确定满足标准的位置的标记。 标记包括给定位置的描述和允许在选择描述时将给定位置自动呈现给用户的信息。 在另一方面，分析与一段媒体内容分开的外在数据，以确定在该片媒体内容中是否存在高用户感兴趣的时刻。 然后，扫描该片媒体内容以找到与时刻对应的媒体内容中的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20160005307A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14680019

申请日：2015-04-06

Applicant: Julia R. DeIiuliis ,  David Sloo ,  Ted S. Boda ,  Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Julia R. DeIiuliis ,  David Sloo ,  Ted S. Boda ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: G08B29/14

CPC classification number: G08B29/14 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B21/10 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B29/188 ,  G08B29/24 ,  H04W4/90

Abstract: Systems and methods for initiating a drill by receiving an indication to start a drill. Initiating the drill also includes verifying that a remote device used to initiate the drill is within proximity of a device used to propagate the drill. Once proximity is verified, the drill is conducted.

Abstract translation: 通过接收开始钻探的指示来启动钻孔的系统和方法。 启动钻取还包括验证用于启动钻机的远程设备是否位于用于传播钻机的设备附近。 一旦接近验证，钻头就进行了。

公开(公告)号：US08935796B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US12049129

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Peter Barrett

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/10

CPC classification number: G06F21/10

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for applying different content protection schemes to different segments of digital content. A method for protecting digital content includes determining segments within digital content that is organized to allow presentation in a certain order. Each of the segments is assigned to a category of a group of categories. Each of the categories has a different content protection scheme associated therewith. One of the protection schemes is applied to each segment based on the category associated with the segment.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了将不同内容保护方案应用于数字内容的不同部分的技术。 用于保护数字内容的方法包括确定数字内容中被组织以允许以特定顺序呈现的段。 每个细分被分配到一组类别的类别。 每个类别具有与其相关联的不同的内容保护方案。 基于与该段相关联的类别，其中一个保护方案被应用于每个段。

公开(公告)号：USD696677S1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US29404098

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Patrick Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo

Designer： Patrick Corcoran ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo

公开(公告)号：USD687050S1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US29404096

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Michael J. Matas ,  David Sloo ,  Thomas Crabtree

Designer： Michael J. Matas ,  David Sloo ,  Thomas Crabtree