公开(公告)号：US08745682B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US09954520

申请日：2001-09-17

申请人： Daniel S. Bishop ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Arvin D. Danielson

发明人： Daniel S. Bishop ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Arvin D. Danielson

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6118

摘要： An integrated cable modem and cable television management system. The invention may include a stand alone device, a portable device, or a vehicle adapted device in various embodiments of the invention. The invention allows for two-way communication and interaction between a television service provider and a user of the device. In addition, other various circuitries may reside in the device allowing storage and processing of received signals. The invention allows a device operable to receive different broadcast signals, including analog and digital signals. In addition, the invention allows for download of selectable programming from a cable television server using the device, either offline, streaming, or in real time when online. The invention allows for recording and buffering of received signals. In addition, the invention allows for control of commercials, publications, and content contained within received signals. The invention allows for time compression of such signals as well.

摘要翻译： 集成电缆调制解调器和有线电视管理系统。 本发明可以包括在本发明的各种实施例中的独立设备，便携式设备或车辆适配设备。 本发明允许电视服务提供商和设备的用户之间的双向通信和交互。 此外，其他各种电路可能驻留在允许接收信号的存储和处理的设备中。 本发明允许设备可操作以接收不同的广播信号，包括模拟和数字信号。 此外，本发明允许使用该设备的有线电视服务器下载可选择的节目，无论是离线播放，流媒体播放，还是在线时实时下载。 本发明允许接收信号的记录和缓冲。 此外，本发明允许控制广告，出版物和包含在接收信号内的内容。 本发明也允许对这些信号进行时间压缩。

公开(公告)号：US07924783B1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US09723930

申请日：2000-11-28

申请人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris

发明人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris

IPC分类号： H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04W48/18 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B2201/70705 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0032 ,  H04L1/0038 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L45/02 ,  H04L45/48 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04W28/22 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W52/46 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W92/02

摘要： Two wireless local area networks exhibiting different characteristics link portable or mobile computer devices. An infrastructure network comprising radio base stations, and at least one portable computer device make up the first wireless network, which communicates using spread spectrum frequency hopping communication. A second local area network supports radio communication between a portable computer and peripheral devices with built-in transceivers. The networks use a reservation access protocol that facilitates frequency hopping synchronization, supports adaptive data rate selection based on communication quality, and prevents interference between the wireless networks. In a premises LAN, an infrastructure network comprises radio base stations and a backbone LAN. A higher-power LAN using frequency hopping comprises the infrastructure network and at least one mobile computing device. A lower-power LAN uses single-frequency spread spectrum communication between a mobile computing device and peripheral devices. A vehicular LAN supports short-range communication between vehicle and portable terminals.

摘要翻译： 具有不同特性的两个无线局域网链接便携式或移动计算机设备。 包括无线电基站的基础设施网络和至少一个便携式计算机设备构成使用扩频跳频通信进行通信的第一无线网络。 第二个局域网支持便携式计算机和具有内置收发器的外围设备之间的无线电通信。 网络使用促进跳频同步的预留接入协议，支持基于通信质量的自适应数据速率选择，并防止无线网络之间的干扰。 在场地LAN中，基础设施网络包括无线电基站和主干局域网。 使用跳频的较高功率的LAN包括基础设施网络和至少一个移动计算设备。 较低功率的LAN使用移动计算设备和外围设备之间的单频扩频通信。 车辆LAN支持车辆和便携式终端之间的短距离通信。

公开(公告)号：US08526329B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12832669

申请日：2010-07-08

申请人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

发明人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

IPC分类号： H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04W52/46 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0032 ,  H04L1/0038 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04M7/006

摘要： A hierarchical communication system, arranged in a spanning tree configuration, is described in which wired and wireless communication networks exhibiting substantially different characteristics are employed in an overall scheme to link portable or mobile computing devices. Copies of data, program code and processing resources are migrated from their source toward requesting destinations based on request frequency, communication link costs and available local storage and/or processing resources. Each appropriately configured network device acts as an active participant in network migration. In addition, portable two-dimensional (2-D) code reading terminals are configured to wirelessly communicate compressed 2-D images toward stationary access servers that identify the code image through decoding and through comparison with a database of images that have previously been decoded and stored.

摘要翻译： 描述了以生成树配置布置的分级通信系统，其中在总体方案中采用表现出基本上不同特性的有线和无线通信网络来链接便携式或移动计算设备。 基于请求频率，通信链路成本和可用的本地存储和/或处理资源，数据，程序代码和处理资源的副本从其源向请求目的地迁移。 每个适当配置的网络设备充当网络迁移的主动参与者。 此外，便携式二维（2-D）码读取终端被配置为将压缩的二维图像无线地传送到固定式访问服务器，其通过解码识别代码图像，并且通过与先前已被解码的图像的数据库进行比较，以及 存储。

公开(公告)号：US20110007724A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12832669

申请日：2010-07-08

申请人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

发明人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

IPC分类号： H04W40/02

CPC分类号： H04W52/46 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0032 ,  H04L1/0038 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04M7/006

摘要： A hierarchical communication system, arranged in a spanning tree configuration, is described in which wired and wireless communication networks exhibiting substantially different characteristics are employed in an overall scheme to link portable or mobile computing devices. Copies of data, program code and processing resources are migrated from their source toward requesting destinations based on request frequency, communication link costs and available local storage and/or processing resources. Each appropriately configured network device acts as an active participant in network migration. In addition, portable two-dimensional (2-D) code reading terminals are configured to wirelessly communicate compressed 2-D images toward stationary access servers that identify the code image through decoding and through comparison with a database of images that have previously been decoded and stored.

摘要翻译： 描述了以生成树配置布置的分级通信系统，其中在总体方案中采用表现出基本上不同特性的有线和无线通信网络来链接便携式或移动计算设备。 基于请求频率，通信链路成本和可用的本地存储和/或处理资源，数据，程序代码和处理资源的副本从其源向请求目的地迁移。 每个适当配置的网络设备充当网络迁移的主动参与者。 此外，便携式二维（2-D）码读取终端被配置为将压缩的二维图像无线地传送到固定式访问服务器，其通过解码识别代码图像，并且通过与先前已被解码的图像的数据库进行比较，以及 存储。

公开(公告)号：US07440416B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US10736068

申请日：2003-12-15

申请人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

发明人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

IPC分类号： H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04W52/46 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0032 ,  H04L1/0038 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04M7/006

摘要： A hierarchical communication system, arranged in a spanning tree configuration, is described in which wired and wireless communication networks exhibiting substantially different characteristics are employed in an overall scheme to link portable or mobile computing devices. Copies of data, program code and processing resources are migrated from their source toward requesting destinations based on request frequency, communication link costs and available local storage and/or processing resources. Each appropriately configured network device acts as an active participant in network migration. In addition, portable two-dimensional (2-D) code reading terminals are configured to wirelessly communicate compressed 2-D images toward stationary access servers that identify the code image through decoding and through comparison with a database of images that have previously been decoded and stored.

摘要翻译： 描述了以生成树配置布置的分级通信系统，其中在总体方案中采用表现出基本上不同特性的有线和无线通信网络来链接便携式或移动计算设备。 基于请求频率，通信链路成本和可用的本地存储和/或处理资源，数据，程序代码和处理资源的副本从其源向请求目的地迁移。 每个适当配置的网络设备充当网络迁移的主动参与者。 此外，便携式二维（2-D）码读取终端被配置为将压缩的二维图像无线地传送到固定式访问服务器，其通过解码识别代码图像，并且通过与先前已被解码的图像的数据库进行比较，以及 存储。

公开(公告)号：US5239662A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-24

申请号：US905000

申请日：1992-06-26

申请人： Arvin D. Danielson ,  Joseph J. Kubler ,  Dennis A. Durbin ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Keith K. Cargin, Jr.

发明人： Arvin D. Danielson ,  Joseph J. Kubler ,  Dennis A. Durbin ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Keith K. Cargin, Jr.

IPC分类号： H04M11/00

CPC分类号： H04M11/002

摘要： In a store data communications system, multiple data sources having disparate communications standards are connected with respective device interfaces of a multiple device communications controller unit. Multiple protocol controllers are coupled with the respective device interfaces and convert the data from each to a common protocol for transmission via a single telephone line. The interface units preferably can be customized to operate with various data sources, a fiber optic coupler, or a modem, or another controller unit for convenient expansion. The device interfaces preferably have snap-in assembly with the controller unit so that device interfaces customized to different standards can be inserted or replaced at any interface receptacle, the multiple protocol controllers preferably being capable of corresponding re-programming by downloading from a remote station preferably via one of the device interfaces.

摘要翻译： 在存储数据通信系统中，具有不同通信标准的多个数据源与多设备通信控制器单元的各个设备接口连接。 多个协议控制器与相应的设备接口耦合，并将数据从每个转换为公共协议，以经由单个电话线进行传输。 接口单元优选地可以被定制以与各种数据源，光纤耦合器或调制解调器或用于方便扩展的另一个控制器单元一起操作。 设备接口优选地具有与控制器单元的卡扣组件，使得可以在任何接口插座处插入或替换定制为不同标准的设备接口，多个协议控制器优选地能够通过从远程站下载而进行相应的重新编程 通过其中一个设备接口。

公开(公告)号：US4972463A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-20

申请号：US907496

申请日：1986-09-15

申请人： Arvin D. Danielson ,  Joseph J. Kubler ,  Dennis A. Durbin ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Keith K. Cargin, Jr.

发明人： Arvin D. Danielson ,  Joseph J. Kubler ,  Dennis A. Durbin ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Keith K. Cargin, Jr.

IPC分类号： H04M11/00

CPC分类号： H04M11/002 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q20/202

摘要： In a store data communications system, multiple data sources having disparate communications standards are connected with respective device interfaces of a multiple device communications controller unit. Multiple protocol controllers are coupled with the respective device interfaces and convert the data from each to a common protocol for transmission via a single telephone line. The interface units preferably can be customized to operate with various data sources, a fiber optic coupler, or a modem, or another controller unit for convenient expansion. The device interfaces preferably have snap-in assembly with the controller unit so that device interfaces customized to different standards can be inserted or replaced at any interface receptacle, the multiple protocol controllers preferably being capable of corresponding re-programming by downloading from a remote station preferably via one of the device interfaces.

摘要翻译： 在存储数据通信系统中，具有不同通信标准的多个数据源与多设备通信控制器单元的各个设备接口连接。 多个协议控制器与相应的设备接口耦合，并将数据从每个转换为公共协议，以经由单个电话线进行传输。 接口单元优选地可以被定制以与各种数据源，光纤耦合器或调制解调器或用于方便扩展的另一个控制器单元一起操作。 设备接口优选地具有与控制器单元的卡扣组件，使得可以在任何接口插座处插入或替换定制为不同标准的设备接口，多个协议控制器优选地能够通过从远程站下载而进行相应的重新编程 通过其中一个设备接口。

公开(公告)号：US07969911B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12236372

申请日：2008-09-23

申请人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

发明人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

IPC分类号： H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04W52/46 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0032 ,  H04L1/0038 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04M7/006

摘要： A hierarchical communication system, arranged in a spanning tree configuration, is described in which wired and wireless communication networks exhibiting substantially different characteristics are employed in an overall scheme to link portable or mobile computing devices. Copies of data, program code and processing resources are migrated from their source toward requesting destinations based on request frequency, communication link costs and available local storage and/or processing resources. Each appropriately configured network device acts as an active participant in network migration. In addition, portable two-dimensional (2-D) code reading terminals are configured to wirelessly communicate compressed 2-D images toward stationary access servers that identify the code image through decoding and through comparison with a database of images that have previously been decoded and stored.

摘要翻译： 描述了以生成树配置布置的分级通信系统，其中在总体方案中采用表现出基本上不同特性的有线和无线通信网络来链接便携式或移动计算设备。 基于请求频率，通信链路成本和可用的本地存储和/或处理资源，数据，程序代码和处理资源的副本从其源向请求目的地迁移。 每个适当配置的网络设备充当网络迁移的主动参与者。 此外，便携式二维（2-D）码读取终端被配置为将压缩的二维图像无线地传送到固定式访问服务器，其通过解码识别代码图像，并且通过与先前已被解码的图像的数据库进行比较，以及 存储。

公开(公告)号：US20100329166A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12877837

申请日：2010-09-08

申请人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

发明人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

IPC分类号： H04W52/02

CPC分类号： H04W52/46 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0032 ,  H04L1/0038 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04M7/006

摘要： A hierarchical communication system, arranged in a spanning tree configuration, is described in which wired and wireless communication networks exhibiting substantially different characteristics are employed in an overall scheme to link portable or mobile computing devices. Copies of data, program code and processing resources are migrated from their source toward requesting destinations based on request frequency, communication link costs and available local storage and/or processing resources. Each appropriately configured network device acts as an active participant in network migration. In addition, portable two-dimensional (2-D) code reading terminals are configured to wirelessly communicate compressed 2-D images toward stationary access servers that identify the code image through decoding and through comparison with a database of images that have previously been decoded and stored.

摘要翻译： 描述了以生成树配置布置的分级通信系统，其中在总体方案中采用表现出基本上不同特性的有线和无线通信网络来链接便携式或移动计算设备。 基于请求频率，通信链路成本和可用的本地存储和/或处理资源，数据，程序代码和处理资源的副本从其源向请求目的地迁移。 每个适当配置的网络设备充当网络迁移的主动参与者。 此外，便携式二维（2-D）码读取终端被配置为将压缩的二维图像无线地传送到固定式访问服务器，其通过解码识别代码图像，并且通过与先前已被解码的图像的数据库进行比较，以及 存储。

公开(公告)号：US07804849B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11855690

申请日：2007-09-14

申请人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

发明人： Ronald L. Mahany ,  Guy J. West ,  Alan G. Bunte ,  Arvin D. Danielson ,  Michael D. Morris ,  Robert C. Meier

IPC分类号： H04L12/56 ,  H04J1/16

CPC分类号： H04W52/46 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0032 ,  H04L1/0038 ,  H04L1/1671 ,  H04L1/1685 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04M7/006

摘要： A hierarchical communication system, arranged in a spanning tree configuration, is described in which wired and wireless communication networks exhibiting substantially different characteristics are employed in an overall scheme to link portable or mobile computing devices. Copies of data, program code and processing resources are migrated from their source toward requesting destinations based on request frequency, communication link costs and available local storage and/or processing resources. Each appropriately configured network device acts as an active participant in network migration. In addition, portable two-dimensional (2-D) code reading terminals are configured to wirelessly communicate compressed 2-D images toward stationary access servers that identify the code image through decoding and through comparison with a database of images that have previously been decoded and stored.

摘要翻译： 描述了以生成树配置布置的分级通信系统，其中在总体方案中采用表现出基本上不同特性的有线和无线通信网络来链接便携式或移动计算设备。 基于请求频率，通信链路成本和可用的本地存储和/或处理资源，数据，程序代码和处理资源的副本从其源向请求目的地迁移。 每个适当配置的网络设备充当网络迁移的主动参与者。 此外，便携式二维（2-D）码读取终端被配置为将压缩的二维图像无线地传送到固定式访问服务器，其通过解码识别代码图像，并且通过与先前已被解码的图像的数据库进行比较，以及 存储。