公开(公告)号：US20080037741A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11837302

申请日：2007-08-10

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank ,  Michael Flandern ,  Pasquale DeMaio

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank ,  Michael Flandern ,  Pasquale DeMaio

IPC分类号： H04M1/56

CPC分类号： H04M1/575 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/02

摘要： A system and method for improved real-time communications in a computer system that eliminates the distinctions between various communication devices, communication channels and types of communication, including voice, text and video, is provided. When connected for communication, the user may easily move between modalities, including switching devices on which the user is communicating, switching networks, and transitioning between types of communication. A computer system includes various integrated communications-related devices, and a controller controls those devices based on user actions entered via buttons or user interface software and provides notifications to the user. The user is able to input data via any appropriate input mechanism, and receive data on any suitable output mechanism. Improved non-linear caller ID navigation is also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种在计算机系统中改进实时通信的系统和方法，其消除了各种通信设备，通信信道和包括语音，文本和视频在内的通信类型之间的区别。 当连接用于通信时，用户可以容易地在模式之间移动，包括用户正在通信的交换设备，交换网络以及通信类型之间的转换。 计算机系统包括各种集成通信相关设备，并且控制器基于通过按钮或用户界面软件输入的用户操作来控制这些设备，并向用户提供通知。 用户能够通过任何适当的输入机制输入数据，并在任何合适的输出机制上接收数据。 还提供了改进的非线性来电显示导航。

公开(公告)号：US20070195007A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11509437

申请日：2006-08-23

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/107

摘要： A method and system for auxiliary display of information for a computing device. An auxiliary display is integrated with a computing system to provide an area where notifications can be peripherally presented off-screen. Whenever a background task sends a notification to the main display of the system, the notification may be redirected to appear instead on the auxiliary display. A user may then glance at the notification appearing on the auxiliary display to be informed of the message without interruption from the current task onscreen. Any type of information may be presented on the auxiliary display including incoming communications, meeting reminders, system alerts, and information from Internet subscription services. The auxiliary display may be placed on the central processor chassis or on the monitor border along with LED indicator lights to provide simple peripheral-vision notification. By pressing a button, a user may obtain additional detailed follow-up information.

摘要翻译： 一种用于辅助显示计算设备的信息的方法和系统。 辅助显示器与计算系统集成，以提供可以在屏幕外周边呈现通知的区域。 每当后台任务向系统的主显示器发送通知时，通知可能会重定向到辅助显示屏上。 然后，用户可以看到出现在辅助显示器上的通知，从而从屏幕上的当前任务中断地通知该消息。 任何类型的信息可以在辅助显示器上显示，包括进入通信，会议提醒，系统警报和来自因特网订阅服务的信息。 辅助显示器可以与LED指示灯一起放置在中央处理器机箱或监视器边框上，以提供简单的外围视觉通知。 通过按下按钮，用户可以获得更多详细的后续信息。

公开(公告)号：US20060007051A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10429932

申请日：2003-05-05

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/107

摘要： A method and system for auxiliary display of information for a computing device. An auxiliary display is integrated with a computing system to provide an area where notifications can be peripherally presented off-screen. Whenever a background task sends a notification to the main display of the system, the notification may be redirected to appear instead on the auxiliary display. A user may then glance at the notification appearing on the auxiliary display to be informed of the message without interruption from the current task onscreen. Any type of information may be presented on the auxiliary display including incoming communications, meeting reminders, system alerts, and information from Internet subscription services. The auxiliary display may be placed on the central processor chassis or on the monitor border along with LED indicator lights to provide simple peripheral-vision notification. By pressing a button, a user may obtain additional detailed follow-up information.

公开(公告)号：US20060284787A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11509431

申请日：2006-08-23

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/107

摘要： A method and system for auxiliary display of information for a computing device. An auxiliary display is integrated with a computing system to provide an area where notifications can be peripherally presented off-screen. Whenever a background task sends a notification to the main display of the system, the notification may be redirected to appear instead on the auxiliary display. A user may then glance at the notification appearing on the auxiliary display to be informed of the message without interruption from the current task onscreen. Any type of information may be presented on the auxiliary display including incoming communications, meeting reminders, system alerts, and information from Internet subscription services. The auxiliary display may be placed on the central processor chassis or on the monitor border along with LED indicator lights to provide simple peripheral-vision notification. By pressing a button, a user may obtain additional detailed follow-up information.

摘要翻译： 一种用于辅助显示计算设备的信息的方法和系统。 辅助显示器与计算系统集成，以提供可以在屏幕外周边呈现通知的区域。 每当后台任务向系统的主显示器发送通知时，通知可能会重定向到辅助显示屏上。 然后，用户可以看到出现在辅助显示器上的通知，从而从屏幕上的当前任务中断地通知消息。 任何类型的信息可以在辅助显示器上显示，包括进入通信，会议提醒，系统警报和来自因特网订阅服务的信息。 辅助显示器可以与LED指示灯一起放置在中央处理器机箱或监视器边框上，以提供简单的外围视觉通知。 通过按下按钮，用户可以获得更多详细的后续信息。

公开(公告)号：US20050069101A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10677084

申请日：2003-09-30

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

IPC分类号： H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/247 ,  H04M1/57 ,  H04M1/80 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04M1/64 ,  H04M11/00

CPC分类号： H04M1/2473 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/57 ,  H04M1/80 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04N7/142

摘要： A system and method including telephony controls for handling telephony applications on a personal computer with integrated telephony capabilities is provided. The telephony controls include a hook switch, a talk button, a speakerphone button, a mute button, a flash button, a conference button, a microphone button, and a voice mail button. There may also be other telephony control buttons such as an optional record button in close proximity to the telephony controls for use in responding to voice mail. An indicator light may be located adjacent to or integrated into each telecommunication control button. The system and method allow a number of user interaction scenarios with respect to real-time communications, including handling an incoming telephone call, making a telephone call, and handling voice mail.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种包括用于在具有集成电话能力的个人计算机上处​​理电话应用的电话控制的系统和方法。 电话控制包括挂钩开关，通话按钮，扬声器电话按钮，静音按钮，闪光按钮，会议按钮，麦克风按钮和语音邮件按钮。 还可以存在其他电话控制按钮，例如紧靠电话控制的可选记录按钮，用于响应语音邮件。 指示灯可以位于每个电信控制按钮附近或集成到每个电信控制按钮中。 该系统和方法允许关于实时通信的多个用户交互场景，包括处理来话电话，进行电话呼叫和处理语音邮件。

公开(公告)号：US20070071257A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11559821

申请日：2006-11-14

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

IPC分类号： H04B1/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/165 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F3/021

摘要： A system and method for improved audio controls on a personal computer is provided. The system and method provide a unified architecture for audio controls across hardware and software interfaces of the personal computer. An intelligent facility may automatically change audio controls for users to simply interact with various communications and media applications. To this end, a configurable audio controller intelligently handles various aspects of the system's audio devices by following various rules that may be based at least in part on user-configurable settings and a current operating state. The present invention also provides audio controls so that a user may easily change audio settings such as the volume of an audio output device. There are many applications that may use the present invention for automatic control of audio devices based upon the user's context.

公开(公告)号：US20070150719A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11685014

申请日：2007-03-12

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

IPC分类号： G06F1/24

CPC分类号： G06F3/165 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F3/021

摘要： A system and method for improved audio controls on a personal computer is provided. The system and method provide a unified architecture for audio controls across hardware and software interfaces of the personal computer. An intelligent facility may automatically change audio controls for users to simply interact with various communications and media applications. To this end, a configurable audio controller intelligently handles various aspects of the system's audio devices by following various rules that may be based at least in part on user-configurable settings and a current operating state. The present invention also provides audio controls so that a user may easily change audio settings such as the volume of an audio output device. There are many applications that may use the present invention for automatic control of audio devices based upon the user's context.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于改进个人计算机上的音频控制的系统和方法。 该系统和方法为个人计算机的硬件和软件界面之间的音频控制提供统一的架构。 智能设施可以自动更改用户的音频控制，以简单地与各种通信和媒体应用程序进行交互。 为此，可配置的音频控制器通过遵循可至少部分地基于用户可配置设置和当前操作状态的各种规则来智能地处理系统音频设备的各个方面。 本发明还提供音频控制，使得用户可以容易地改变诸如音频输出设备的音量的音频设置。 有许多应用可以使用本发明来基于用户的上下文自动控制音频设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050071626A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10677101

申请日：2003-09-30

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F1/24

CPC分类号： G06F3/165 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F3/021

摘要： A system and method for improved audio controls on a personal computer is provided. The system and method provide a unified architecture for audio controls across hardware and software interfaces of the personal computer. An intelligent facility may automatically change audio controls for users to simply interact with various communications and media applications. To this end, a configurable audio controller intelligently handles various aspects of the system's audio devices by following various rules that may be based at least in part on user-configurable settings and a current operating state. The present invention also provides audio controls so that a user may easily change audio settings such as the volume of an audio output device. There are many applications that may use the present invention for automatic control of audio devices based upon the user's context.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于改进个人计算机上的音频控制的系统和方法。 该系统和方法为个人计算机的硬件和软件界面之间的音频控制提供统一的架构。 智能设施可以自动更改用户的音频控制，以简单地与各种通信和媒体应用程序进行交互。 为此，可配置的音频控制器通过遵循可至少部分地基于用户可配置设置和当前操作状态的各种规则来智能地处理系统音频设备的各个方面。 本发明还提供音频控制，使得用户可以容易地改变诸如音频输出设备的音量之类的音频设置。 有许多应用可以使用本发明来基于用户的上下文自动控制音频设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050071437A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10677106

申请日：2003-09-30

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Dale Crosier

IPC分类号： G06F15/167

CPC分类号： G06Q10/10

摘要： A system and method for improved navigation and access of computer media content using media transport controls is provided. These transport controls may be placed in various locations such as on the computer housing, on a keyboard, on a monitor or a remote control. With these controls, a user may easily play multimedia content and navigate to individual tracks or segments of an audio and/or video stream. The transport controls include a play/pause button, a stop button, a previous button, and a next button. A user may intuitively activate and interact with media content in a variety of applications using these transport controls. For example, users may play recordings such as voice mail and review their recorded replies using the transport controls. Users may similarly play and/or review multimedia annotations made to any application files, including traditional computer files such as spreadsheets, documents and presentations.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种使用媒体传输控制来改进导航和访问计算机媒体内容的系统和方法。 这些运输控制可以放置在诸如计算机外壳，键盘上，监视器或遥控器上的各种位置。 通过这些控制，用户可以容易地播放多媒体内容并导航到音频和/或视频流的各个轨道或段。 运输控制包括播放/暂停按钮，停止按钮，上一个按钮和下一个按钮。 用户可以使用这些传输控制来直观地激活并在各种应用中与媒体内容进行交互。 例如，用户可以播放诸如语音邮件的记录，并且使用传输控制来查看其记录的回复。 用户可以类似地播放和/或查看对任何应用文件（包括诸如电子表格，文档和演示文稿）的传统计算机文件的多媒体注释。

公开(公告)号：US20050068423A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10677118

申请日：2003-09-30

申请人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko

发明人： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko

IPC分类号： H04N5/232 ,  H04N7/14 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N9/04

CPC分类号： H04N7/147 ,  G09G2370/04 ,  H04N5/23203

摘要： A system and method for improved video capture on a personal computer is provided. The personal computer is equipped with video controls and a camera with a privacy lens cover. A sensor for sensing when the lens cover is closed may be used along with an actuator for mechanically opening the lens cover, so that the system may optionally open the lens cover automatically for video capture applications. A user may easily capture a video stream or still images using the video controls provided. A user may also answer an incoming phone call that supports video by pressing the camera button or, optionally, the user can set a preference so that the camera is automatically enabled whenever answering a call that supports video. Additionally, the system may automatically transition to or from video anytime during a call.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于改进个人计算机上的视频捕捉的系统和方法。 个人计算机配有视频控制和带隐私镜头盖的相机。 用于感测透镜盖关闭的传感器可以与用于机械打开透镜盖的致动器一起使用，使得系统可以可选地自动打开透镜盖以用于视频捕获应用。 用户可以使用提供的视频控件轻松捕获视频流或静止图像。 用户还可以通过按下相机按钮来应答支持视频的传入电话，或者可选地，用户可以设置偏好，使得在应答支持视频的呼叫时自动启用相机。 此外，系统可以在通话期间随时自动转换到视频或从视频转换。