公开(公告)号：US08473569B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US11060946

申请日：2005-02-18

Applicant: Bradley K. Lane ,  Lisa A. Ferrera ,  Pascal Dorster ,  Timothy A. Adcock ,  Gene A. Frantz

Inventor： Bradley K. Lane ,  Lisa A. Ferrera ,  Pascal Dorster ,  Timothy A. Adcock ,  Gene A. Frantz

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F9/5044 ,  G06F2209/509 ,  H04L67/08

Abstract: In order to provide a home user with cost-effective PC processing capability, the home user is provided with a terminal which has only sufficient processing capability to communicate with a service provider over a network. Any processing and program execution is performed, in response to requests from the home user's terminal, by the service provider and the results are returned to the terminal. In addition to the processing capability, data is stored in the service provider. Because the processing and data storage is performed by the service provider, changes to the programs and/or hardware can the confined to the processing resources of the service provider. In addition, the service provider can be provided with virus and hacking protection, protection that will then not be necessary for the home user's terminal. In this manner, the home user can be charged for only the facilities and software that are actually used, while having available the full capability of a personal computer without the initial cost of a home computer, the on-going cost of maintenance, and the cost of upgrading hardware and software. The communication link can be a secure link.

Abstract translation: 为了向家庭用户提供具有成本效益的PC处理能力，家庭用户被提供有仅具有足够的处理能力的终端，以通过网络与服务提供商进行通信。 响应于来自家庭用户终端的请求，由服务提供商执行任何处理和程序执行，并将结果返回到终端。 除了处理能力之外，数据也存储在服务提供商中。 由于处理和数据存储由服务提供商执行，所以对程序和/或硬件的改变可以限于服务提供商的处理资源。 此外，服务提供商可以提供病毒和黑客保护，然后对家庭用户终端不需要保护。 以这种方式，家庭用户可以仅在实际使用的设施和软件的同时，在没有家用计算机的初始成本的情况下具有个人计算机的全部能力，正在进行的维护成本以及 升级硬件和软件的成本。 通信链路可以是一个安全的链路。

公开(公告)号：US07556442B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11438772

申请日：2006-05-23

Applicant: Gene A. Frantz ,  Pascal Dorster

Inventor： Gene A. Frantz ,  Pascal Dorster

IPC: G03B17/00 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G03B7/26

Abstract: In an optical image acquisition and information transmission system, the system components can be fabricated, according to a first implementation, in a stack positioned on a circuit board. According to a second implementation, the system components are fabricated on a single substrate using the same semiconductor processes for each component. Both implementations result in better performance parameters. These systems are particularly useful as control devices wherein information resulting from processing the acquired image rather than the image itself is transmitted.

Abstract translation: 在光学图像采集和信息传输系统中，根据第一实施例，可以将系统部件制造在位于电路板上的堆叠中。 根据第二实施例，系统部件使用与每个部件相同的半导体工艺在单个基板上制造。 两种实现都会产生更好的性能参数。 这些系统作为控制装置特别有用，其中发送由处理所获取的图像而不是图像本身产生的信息。

公开(公告)号：US06732224B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US10449583

申请日：2003-05-30

Applicant: Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

Inventor： Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

IPC: G11C804

CPC classification number: G09G5/391 ,  G11C7/103 ,  G11C7/1036 ,  G11C7/1072 ,  G11C7/1075 ,  H04B7/18502

Abstract: A memory circuit (14) having features specifically adapted to permit the memory circuit (14) to serve as a video frame memory is disclosed. The memory circuit (14) contains a dynamic random access memory array (24) with buffers (18, 20) on input and output data ports (22) thereof to permit asynchronous read, write and refresh accesses to the memory array (24). The memory circuit (14) is accessed both serially and randomly. An address generator (28) contains an address buffer register (36) which stores a random access address and an address sequencer (40) which provides a stream of addresses to the memory array (24). An initial address for the stream of addresses is the random access address stored in the address buffer register (36).

Abstract translation: 公开了具有特别适于允许存储器电路（14）用作视频帧存储器的特征的存储器电路（14）。 存储器电路（14）包含在其输入和输出数据端口（22）上具有缓冲器（18,20）的动态随机存取存储器阵列（24），以允许对存储器阵列（24）的异步读取，写入和刷新访问。 存储器电路（14）被串行和随机地访问。 地址生成器（28）包含存储随机存取地址的地址缓冲寄存器（36）和向存储器阵列（24）提供地址流的地址定序器（40）。 地址流的初始地址是存储在地址缓冲寄存器（36）中的随机存取地址。

公开(公告)号：US5680367A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-21

申请号：US480637

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

Inventor： Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

IPC: G11C7/10 ,  G11C8/02 ,  H04B7/185 ,  G11C8/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/391 ,  G11C7/103 ,  G11C7/1036 ,  G11C7/1072 ,  G11C7/1075 ,  H04B7/18502

Abstract: A memory circuit (14) having features specifically adapted to permit the memory circuit (14) to serve as a video frame memory is disclosed. The memory circuit (14) contains a dynamic random access memory array (24) with buffers (18, 20) on input and output data ports (22) thereof to permit asynchronous read, write and refresh accesses to the memory array (24). The memory circuit (14) is accessed both serially and randomly. An address generator (28) contains an address buffer register (36) which stores a random access address and an address sequencer (40) which provides a stream of addresses to the memory array (24). An initial address for the stream of addresses is the random access address stored in the address buffer register (36).

Abstract translation: 公开了具有特别适于允许存储器电路（14）用作视频帧存储器的特征的存储器电路（14）。 存储器电路（14）包含在其输入和输出数据端口（22）上具有缓冲器（18,20）的动态随机存取存储器阵列（24），以允许对存储器阵列（24）的异步读取，写入和刷新访问。 存储器电路（14）被串行和随机地访问。 地址生成器（28）包含存储随机存取地址的地址缓冲寄存器（36）和向存储器阵列（24）提供地址流的地址定序器（40）。 地址流的初始地址是存储在地址缓冲寄存器（36）中的随机存取地址。

公开(公告)号：US4685135A

公开(公告)日：1987-08-04

申请号：US240694

申请日：1981-03-05

Applicant: Kun-Shan Lin ,  Kathleen M. Goudie ,  Gene A. Frantz

Inventor： Kun-Shan Lin ,  Kathleen M. Goudie ,  Gene A. Frantz

IPC: G10L13/08 ,  G10L5/00

CPC classification number: G10L13/08

Abstract: A text-to-speech synthesis system receives digital code representative of characters from a local or remote source, and converts those character codes into speech. A set of allophone rules is contained in a memory and each incoming character set is matched with the proper character set to describe the sound of that particular character set. A microcontroller is dedicated to the comparison procedure which provides allophonic code when a match is made. The allophonic code is provided to a speech producing system which has a system microcontroller for controlling the retrieval, from a read-only memory, of digital signals representative of the individual allophone parameters. The addresses at which such allophone parameters are located are directly related to the allophonic code. A dedicated microcontroller concatenates the digital signals representative of the allophone parameters, including code indicating stress and intonation patterns for the allophones. An LPC speech synthesizer receives the digital signals and provides analog signals corresponding thereto to a loud speaker to produce speech-like sounds with stress and intonation.

Abstract translation: 文本到语音合成系统从本地或远程源接收代表字符的数字代码，并将这些字符代码转换为语音。 存储器中包含一组非音素规则，每个输入字符集与正确的字符集匹配，以描述该特定字符集的声音。 一个微控制器专门用于比较程序，当进行匹配时，它提供了别的代码。 提供给语音产生系统的语音产生系统，其具有系统微控制器，用于控制从只读存储器检索表示各个异音参数的数字信号的检索。 这种异音素参数所在的地址与等离子体代码直接相关。 专用微控制器连接表示异音素参数的数字信号，包括表示压力的代码和声调模式。 LPC语音合成器接收数字信号并提供与其对应的模拟信号给扬声器，以产生具有应力和语调的语音般的声音。

公开(公告)号：US4507750A

公开(公告)日：1985-03-26

申请号：US377734

申请日：1982-05-13

Applicant: Gene A. Frantz ,  Kun-Shan Lin

Inventor： Gene A. Frantz ,  Kun-Shan Lin

IPC: G06F17/28 ,  G06F15/38

CPC classification number: G06F17/28

Abstract: An electronic apparatus for translation from a host language to a non-host language in which the individual word is evaluated as to its contextual meaning. The sequence of words, typically a sentence, within the host language, which is communicated to the electronic apparatus is translated, through a recognition device into a series of recognized words. These recognized words are further refined through analysis of their contextual meaning within the sequence (sentence) so as to differentiate between words of similar pronunciation and between homonyms. The present invention permits the direct entry, from voice, to a translator to a foreign language or alternatively to control language for use with an electronic or electromechanical apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从主机语言到非主机语言的翻译的电子设备，其中对单词进行评估，其语境意义。 通过识别装置将通信给电子设备的主机语言内的单词序列（通常为句子）翻译成一系列识别的单词。 通过对序列（句子）中的语境意义进行分析，进一步改进这些识别的词，以便区分相似的发音和同音异义词。 本发明允许从语音直接输入到翻译器到外语，或者替代地控制与电子机电设备一起使用的语言。

公开(公告)号：US4310831A

公开(公告)日：1982-01-12

申请号：US118156

申请日：1980-02-04

Applicant: Alva E. Henderson ,  Gene A. Frantz

Inventor： Alva E. Henderson ,  Gene A. Frantz

IPC: G09B19/06 ,  G10L13/04 ,  H03K9/08 ,  H03K13/02

CPC classification number: G10L13/047 ,  G09B19/06

Abstract: A pulse width modulated digital-to-analog converter for utilization in low voltage, integrated circuit speech synthesis circuitry. A digitally programmable shift register is utilized to generate a pulse, which is generally related to the magnitude of a digital signal. A programmable delay circuit provides finer resolution by converting the least significant digital bits of data into pulse width information of shorter duration than the minimum pulse width generated by the controllable shift register. Pulse width information generated by the shift register and delay circuit is applied to the bases of two crossconnected transistors to drive a speaker or voice coil.

Abstract translation: 一种用于低电压集成电路语音合成电路的脉宽调制数模转换器。 数字可编程移位寄存器用于产生脉冲，其通常与数字信号的幅度相关。 可编程延迟电路通过将数据的最低有效数字位转换成比由可控移位寄存器产生的最小脉冲宽度更短的持续时间的脉冲宽度信息来提供更精细的分辨率。 由移位寄存器和延迟电路产生的脉冲宽度信息被施加到两个交叉连接的晶体管的基极以驱动扬声器或音圈。

公开(公告)号：US06895465B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-17

申请号：US10816076

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

Inventor： Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

IPC: G11C7/10 ,  G11C8/02 ,  H04B7/185 ,  G11C8/00 ,  G06F12/02

CPC classification number: G09G5/391 ,  G11C7/103 ,  G11C7/1036 ,  G11C7/1072 ,  G11C7/1075 ,  H04B7/18502

Abstract: A memory circuit (14) having features specifically adapted to permit the memory circuit (14) to serve as a video frame memory is disclosed. The memory circuit (14) contains a dynamic random access memory array (24) with buffers (18, 20) on input and output data ports (22) thereof to permit asynchronous read, write and refresh accesses to the memory array (24). The memory circuit (14) is accessed both serially and randomly. An address generator (28) contains an address buffer register (36) which stores a random access address and an address sequencer (40) which provides a stream of addresses to the memory array (24). An initial address for the stream of addresses is the random access address stored in the address buffer register (36).

Abstract translation: 公开了具有特别适于允许存储器电路（14）用作视频帧存储器的特征的存储器电路（14）。 存储器电路（14）包含在其输入和输出数据端口（22）上具有缓冲器（18,20）的动态随机存取存储器阵列（24），以允许对存储器阵列（24）的异步读取，写入和刷新访问。 存储器电路（14）被串行和随机地访问。 地址生成器（28）包含存储随机存取地址的地址缓冲寄存器（36）和向存储器阵列（24）提供地址流的地址定序器（40）。 地址流的初始地址是存储在地址缓冲寄存器（36）中的随机存取地址。

公开(公告)号：US06748483B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-08

申请号：US10452744

申请日：2003-06-02

Applicant: Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

Inventor： Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

IPC: G11C804

CPC classification number: G09G5/391 ,  G11C7/103 ,  G11C7/1036 ,  G11C7/1072 ,  G11C7/1075 ,  H04B7/18502

Abstract: A memory circuit (14) having features specifically adapted to permit the memory circuit (14) to serve as a video frame memory is disclosed. The memory circuit (14) contains a dynamic random access memory array (24) with buffers (18, 20) on input and output data ports (22) thereof to permit asynchronous read, write and refresh accesses to the memory array (24). The memory circuit (14) is accessed both serially and randomly. An address generator (28) contains an address buffer register (36) which stores a random access address and an address sequencer (40) which provides a stream of addresses to the memory array (24). An initial address for the stream of addresses is the random access address stored in the address buffer register (36).

Abstract translation: 公开了具有特别适于允许存储器电路（14）用作视频帧存储器的特征的存储器电路（14）。 存储器电路（14）包含在其输入和输出数据端口（22）上具有缓冲器（18,20）的动态随机存取存储器阵列（24），以允许对存储器阵列（24）的异步读取，写入和刷新访问。 存储器电路（14）被串行和随机地访问。 地址生成器（28）包含存储随机存取地址的地址缓冲寄存器（36）和向存储器阵列（24）提供地址流的地址定序器（40）。 地址流的初始地址是存储在地址缓冲寄存器（36）中的随机存取地址。

公开(公告)号：US06735668B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US10452619

申请日：2003-06-02

Applicant: Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

Inventor： Masashi Hashimoto ,  Gene A. Frantz ,  John Victor Moravec ,  Jean-Pierre Dolait

IPC: G11C804

CPC classification number: G09G5/391 ,  G11C7/103 ,  G11C7/1036 ,  G11C7/1072 ,  G11C7/1075 ,  H04B7/18502

Abstract: A memory circuit (14) having features specifically adapted to permit the memory circuit (14) to serve as a video frame memory is disclosed. The memory circuit (14) contains a dynamic random access memory array (24) with buffers (18, 20) on input and output data ports (22) thereof to permit asynchronous read, write and refresh accesses to the memory array (24). The memory circuit (14) is accessed both serially and randomly. An address generator (28) contains an address buffer register (36) which stores a random access address and an address sequencer (40) which provides a stream of addresses to the memory array (24). An initial address for the stream of addresses is the random access address stored in the address buffer register (36).

Abstract translation: 公开了具有特别适于允许存储器电路（14）用作视频帧存储器的特征的存储器电路（14）。 存储器电路（14）包含在其输入和输出数据端口（22）上具有缓冲器（18,20）的动态随机存取存储器阵列（24），以允许对存储器阵列（24）的异步读取，写入和刷新访问。 存储器电路（14）被串行和随机地访问。 地址生成器（28）包含存储随机存取地址的地址缓冲寄存器（36）和向存储器阵列（24）提供地址流的地址定序器（40）。 地址流的初始地址是存储在地址缓冲寄存器（36）中的随机存取地址。