公开(公告)号：US20020082836A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-27

申请号：US10020325

申请日：2001-12-11

Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY

Inventor： Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: G10L021/00 ,  G10L011/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  G10L2015/228

Abstract: An announcement method and system is provided for a collection of devices located in proximity to each other. Upon a user generating an announcement prompt, such as a hand clap, the devices knowing their relative locations, and knowing or determining the position of the user, take respective turns to make sound announcements about themselves in an order that proceeds clockwise or anticlockwise with respect to the user. Preferably, the first-to-announce device is selected such that the angle subtended at the user between the first and last-to-announce devices is minimised. In this manner, the user can more easily locate each device as it announces. The output method can be applied to any form of human-discernible output.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于收集彼此靠近的装置的通知方法和系统。 在用户产生公告提示（例如手拍）时，知道其相对位置的设备以及知道或确定用户的位置，以相对于匝数的顺序或逆时针顺序进行关于自己的声音公告 给用户 优选地，选择第一通告设备，使得在第一和最后通告设备之间的用户对角的角度被最小化。 以这种方式，用户可以更容易地定位每个设备，因为它宣布。 输出方法可以应用于任何形式的人类可辨别输出。

公开(公告)号：US20020193074A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US10143101

申请日：2002-05-07

Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY

Inventor： Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: H04B001/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/0846 ,  H04L63/107 ,  H04L63/108 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: In order to encourage listeners to remain tuned to a particular radio station, loyal listeners are rewarded by being enabled to use a service system accessible via a data-capable bearer service of a communications infrastructure. This is achieved by periodically including, amongst the material broadcast by the radio station, a variable-value access code and then only servicing request to the service system that include the most recent value of the access code. The listener takes advantage of the service by extracting the access code value from the received radio signal and including it in a service request. Typically, the service is a location-based service accessible by a mobile listener via a cellular radio network.

Abstract translation: 为了鼓励听众保持调谐到特定的无线电台，忠实的听众被奖励为能够使用可通过通信基础设施的数据承载服务访问的服务系统。 这通过在由无线电台广播的材料之中定期地包括可变值访问码，然后仅对包括接入码最新值的服务系统的服务请求进行。 听众通过从接收到的无线电信号中提取访问代码值并将其包括在服务请求中来利用该服务。 通常，该服务是由移动侦听器经蜂窝无线电网络访问的基于位置的服务。

公开(公告)号：US20040049390A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10639843

申请日：2003-08-13

Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Company

Inventor： Paul St. John Brittan ,  Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: G10L021/00

CPC classification number: G10L13/08 ,  G10L15/30

Abstract: A method is provided of setting the voice personality of a voice service site. A user browsing a voice web visits a voice site where the voice output of the site is presented using a set of voice personality characterisers with which the user is particularly comfortable. The user, in subsequently transferring to another voice service site, opts to have the voice personality that was embodied in the set of voice personality characterisers used by the site being left, transfer with the user to the new site. This transfer will typically be subject to permissions set by both the site being left and the site about to be visited.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种设置语音服务站点的语音个性的方法。 浏览语音网络的用户使用用户特别舒适的一组语音人格特征来访问站点的语音输出的语音站点。 用户随后转移到另一个语音服务站点，选择具有被该站点所使用的一组语音人格特征器中体现的语音个性，并与用户一起转移到新站点。 此传输通常将受到左侧站点和要访问的站点所设置的权限的约束。

公开(公告)号：US20020082835A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-27

申请号：US10020324

申请日：2001-12-11

Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY

Inventor： Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: G10L021/00 ,  G10L011/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  G10L2015/228

Abstract: A sound-based group discovery method is provided for collections of local devices. One of the devices initiates the discovery method by sending out a mating sound and, via a communications transceiver such as a short-range radio transceiver, a related mating signal. Any other device picking up both the mating sound and signal becomes at least a potential group member. In a preferred embodiment, the devices receiving both the mating sound and signal respond to the initiating device which thereupon determines an initial membership of the group and sends this to the other members. A sound connectivity check is then carried out to ensure each member can hear every other member.

Abstract translation: 为本地设备的集合提供基于声音的组发现方法。 其中一个设备通过发送匹配声音并且经由诸如短距离无线电收发器的通信收发器发送相关的匹配信号来发起发现方法。 拾取配对声音和信号的任何其他设备至少成为潜在的组成员。 在优选实施例中，接收配对声音和信号的设备响应于发起设备，随后确定组的初始成员资格并将其发送给其他成员。 然后进行声音连接检查，以确保每个成员可以听到每个其他成员。

公开(公告)号：US20020077772A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-20

申请号：US10017226

申请日：2001-12-11

Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY

Inventor： Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: G01B005/02 ,  G01B005/14 ,  G01B007/02 ,  G01B007/14 ,  G01B011/02 ,  G01B011/14 ,  G01B013/02 ,  G06F015/00 ,  G01B021/02 ,  G01C022/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  G10L2015/228

Abstract: Each device of a group of devices, in particular voice-controlled devices, is equipped with sound receivers and emitters and a short-range radio communication subsystem. Each device is caused to emit a test sound and, via its communications subsystem, a related timing-reference signal. Each device receiving a test sound and related timing-reference signal determines the transit time of the test sound. Using the measured transit times, the devices determine their distances one from another and, by exchanging these distances, the devices, or at least one of them, calculates the relative locations of all devices.

Abstract translation: 一组设备，特别是语音控制设备的每个设备配备有声音接收器和发射器以及短距离无线电通信子系统。 使每个设备发出测试声音，并通过其通信子系统发送相关的定时参考信号。 接收测试声音和相关定时参考信号的每个设备确定测试声音的通行时间。 使用测量的传输时间，设备确定它们之间的距离，并且通过交换这些距离，设备或至少其中之一计算所有设备的相对位置。

公开(公告)号：US20020004404A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-10

申请号：US09897406

申请日：2001-07-03

Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Company

Inventor： Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: H04Q007/20

CPC classification number: H04L67/36 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G09G2370/027 ,  G09G2380/06 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A cell phone user wishing to view a web page sends a message containing the URL to a display visible to the user e.g. in a shop window. The web page is displayed and the mobile user is charged an amount by the mobile operator for use of the display, part of this charge being passed on to the shop owner providing the display. The display may display a dynamic code to ensure that only those present can contact the display, and user queue information Other billing arrangements are also provided. Rather than the requested web page (or other information) being displayed, it can be sent to a local printer or other appropriate output device.

Abstract translation: 希望查看网页的手机用户将包含该URL的消息发送到用户可见的显示器。 在商店橱窗里 该网页被显示，并且移动用户由移动运营商收取使用显示器的金额，这部分费用被传递给提供显示器的店主。 显示器可以显示动态代码以确保仅存在的人可以联系显示器，并且还提供用户队列信息。还提供了其他计费安排。 而不是显示所请求的网页（或其他信息），它可以发送到本地打印机或其他适当的输出设备。

公开(公告)号：US20040198426A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-07

申请号：US10354551

申请日：2003-01-29

Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY

Inventor： Robert Francis Squibbs ,  James Thomas Edward McDonnell

IPC: H04M001/00 ,  H04B001/38

CPC classification number: H04W99/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W40/00 ,  H04W84/10

Abstract: A mobile device is used to effect task-related communication with a remote entity via the communications infrastructure of a wireless hotspot through which the mobile device is moving. The device includes a first estimation arrangement for estimating the time remaining before the mobile device leaves the coverage zone of the hotspot having regard to the predicted movement of the device. The device further includes a second estimation arrangement for estimating the time needed to complete the task-related communication. These two time estimates are compared with each other by a monitor unit of the device to determine whether there is sufficient time to complete the task-related communication.

Abstract translation: 移动设备用于经由移动设备正在移动的无线热点的通信基础设施来实现与远程实体的任务相关通信。 该装置包括第一估计装置，用于在移动装置考虑到装置的预测移动之前离开热点的覆盖区域时估计剩余时间。 该装置还包括用于估计完成任务相关通信所需的时间的第二估计装置。 这两个时间估计值通过设备的监视器单元相互比较，以确定是否有足够的时间完成与任务相关的通信。

公开(公告)号：US20030153373A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10341433

申请日：2003-01-14

Applicant: HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY

Inventor： Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: A63F013/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/31 ,  A63F13/005 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/23 ,  A63F2300/303 ,  A63F2300/8017

Abstract: A network-based game system is provided that includes a game processing subsystem for providing a virtual game environment in which player-controlled virtual game entities can move. Players communicate with the game processing subsystem via connectivity subsystems, such as wireless and wired LANs, that each permit access by multiple players. The processing subsystem associates each connectivity subsystem with a respective particular location in the game environment. Each such particular location has at least one special game-play significance for a virtual game entity associated with a player communicating with the processing subsystem via the corresponding connectivity subsystem; for example, the game entity may only be allowed to enter and leave the game at this location.

Abstract translation: 提供一种基于网络的游戏系统，其包括用于提供玩家控制的虚拟游戏实体可以移动的虚拟游戏环境的游戏处理子系统。 玩家通过诸如无线和有线LAN的连接子系统与游戏处理子系统通信，每个允许多个玩家访问。 处理子系统将每个连接子系统与游戏环境中的相应特定位置相关联。 每个这样的特定位置对于通过相应的连接子系统与与处理子系统通信的玩家相关联的虚拟游戏实体具有至少一个特殊的游戏玩意义; 例如，游戏实体可能只允许在该位置进入和离开游戏。

公开(公告)号：US20030095669A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-22

申请号：US10058197

申请日：2002-01-29

Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Company

Inventor： Guillaume Belrose ,  Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: H04R029/00 ,  H03G003/00 ,  H04R025/00

CPC classification number: G11B19/025 ,  H04S7/303 ,  H04S7/304

Abstract: An audio user interface is provided in which items are represented in an audio field by corresponding synthesized sound sources from where sounds related to the items appear to emanate. To facilitate user navigation in the audio field, sound sources are arranged to indicate their location in the audio field relative to a preset reference (such as the user's current facing direction or straight-ahead facing direction) by a corresponding audio indication such as an approximate relative bearingnullfor example nullupper leftnull. The audio indication given by a sound source is arranged to change dynamically as the sound source and/or the present reference changes position.

Abstract translation: 提供一种音频用户界面，其中通过相应的合成声源在音频领域中表示项目，其中与项目相关的声音似乎发出。 为了方便用户在音频领域的导航，声源被布置为通过相应的音频指示（例如近似值）来指示它们在音频场中相对于预设参考（例如用户面向当前的方向或直线向前方向）的位置。 相对方位 - 例如“左上角”。 由声源给出的音频指示被设置为随着声源和/或当前参考改变位置而动态地改变。

公开(公告)号：US20030095668A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-22

申请号：US10057957

申请日：2002-01-29

Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Company

Inventor： Lawrence Wilcock ,  Robert Francis Squibbs

IPC: H04R029/00 ,  H03G003/00 ,  H04R025/00

CPC classification number: G11B19/025

Abstract: An audio user interface is provided in which items are represented in an audio field by corresponding synthesized sound sources from where sounds related to the items appear to emanate. The location of each sound source is specified relative to an associated one of multiple audio-field references. The offset of each of these audio-field references relative to a presentation reference is independently controllable whereby to adjust the rendering position of the associated sound sources in the audio field. The offset of each audio-field reference is controlled in response to user input and/or to achieve a particular stabilisation of the associated sound source; this stabilisation may be different for different ones of the audio-field references. One audio-field reference can be dedicated to an audio-cursor sound source. Another audio-field reference can be dedicated to world-stabilised sound sources through which compass direction can be announced.

Abstract translation: 提供一种音频用户界面，其中通过相应的合成声源在音频领域中表示项目，其中与项目相关的声音似乎发出。 每个声源的位置是相对于多个音频场引用中相关联的一个指定的。 这些音频场参考中的每一个相对于呈现参考的偏移是可独立控制的，由此调整音频领域中相关联的声源的渲染位置。 响应于用户输入来控制每个音频基准的偏移和/或实现相关声源的特定稳定; 对于不同的音频场引用，这种稳定可能是不同的。 一个音频参考可专用于音频光标声源。 另一个音频参考可以专用于世界稳定的声源，通过该声源可以宣布罗盘方向。