公开(公告)号：US20110084807A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：US12900471

申请日：2010-10-07

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Michael A. Form ,  Heng Pan ,  Charles G. Call ,  T. Paul Tanpitukpongse ,  Jeffrey D. Logan ,  Daniel Opalacz

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Michael A. Form ,  Heng Pan ,  Charles G. Call ,  T. Paul Tanpitukpongse ,  Jeffrey D. Logan ,  Daniel Opalacz

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  G08B21/025 ,  G08B21/0275 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B21/22 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/43 ,  H04Q2209/823

Abstract: A system, method and device to interrogate for the presence of objects, to prevent the inadvertent separation of the objects from their owner. An owner is alerted when they are separated from the objects by determining when a trigger event occurs, such as a person leaving and/or entering a particular monitored area or location. These monitored areas can be retrofitted with an electronic interrogation device that monitors local conditions to determine whether a user is entering or leaving the monitored area to trigger an interrogation of the personal items. The interrogation device is constructed and arranged to communicate with the objects to determine whether the objects are with the owner. The interrogation device automatically determines the presence of a particular object at the monitored environment and automatically generates a notification when needed. The system further controls functionality of the objects, according to illustrative embodiments, when the object is present.

Abstract translation: 用于询问物体存在的系统，方法和装置，以防止物体与其所有者的无意分离。 通过确定触发事件何时发生，例如离开和/或进入特定监视区域或位置的人员，当所有者与对象分离时，将向其发出警报。 这些监控区域可以用电子询问装置进行改装，该装置监视当地状况以确定用户是否进入或离开被监视区域以触发个人物品的询问。 询问装置被构造和布置成与对象通信以确定对象是否与所有者一起。 询问设备自动确定特定对象在受监视环境中的存在，并在需要时自动生成通知。 根据示例性实施例，当对象存在时，系统进一步控制对象的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100131455A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12273543

申请日：2008-11-19

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Michael Bartman

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Michael Bartman

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/9577

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and software for providing information from one or more data feeds to a user are provided. In some embodiments, the methods provided by the invention include obtaining at least one putative feed; confirming that the putative feed is a feed; extracting at least a portion of content from the feed or data related to the content from the feed; processing the extracted content or the data to produce a synthetic feed; and presenting the synthetic feed to the user. In more specific embodiments, the putative fee is selected from the group consisting of: RSS feeds and Web syndication feeds. In still more specific embodiments, the portion of the content or data related to the content is selected from the group consisting of: blog posts, podcasts, videos, and Web pages.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于向用户提供来自一个或多个数据馈送的信息的方法，系统，装置和软件。 在一些实施方案中，本发明提供的方法包括获得至少一种推定的饲料; 确认推定的饲料是饲料; 从所述饲料中提取至少一部分内容或从所述饲料提取与所述内容有关的数据; 处理提取的内容或数据以产生合成进料; 并向用户呈现合成馈送。 在更具体的实施例中，推定的费用是从由以下组成的组中选择的：RSS馈送和Web联合馈送。 在更具体的实施例中，与内容相关的内容或数据的一部分选自由博客文章，播客，视频和网页组成的组。

公开(公告)号：US20090288110A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12353857

申请日：2009-01-14

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Richard Goldhor ,  Daniel Goessling

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Richard Goldhor ,  Daniel Goessling

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26208 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for editing the content of a broadcast programming signal to provide a proprietary program signal that has been tailored to the preferences of an individual monitoring the broadcast programming signal. Accordingly, the systems and methods of the invention offer computer-integrated television monitoring.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的系统和方法用于编辑广播节目信号的内容以提供已经根据监视广播节目信号的个人的喜好量身定制的专有节目信号。 因此，本发明的系统和方法提供计算机集成的电视监视。

公开(公告)号：US20090198358A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12380955

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Daniel F. Goessling ,  Charles G. Call

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Daniel F. Goessling ,  Charles G. Call

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30772 ,  G06F17/30053 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04L65/608 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/8543

Abstract: An audio program and message distribution system in which a host system organizes and transmits program segments to client subscriber locations. The host organizes the program segments by subject matter and creates scheduled programming in accordance with preferences associated with each subscriber. Program segments are associated with descriptive subject matter segments, and the subject matter segments may be used to generate both text and audio cataloging presentations to enable the user to more easily identify and select desirable programming. A playback unit at the subscriber location reproduces the program segments received from the host and includes mechanisms for interactively navigating among the program segments. A usage log is compiled to record the subscriber's use of the provided program materials, to return data to the host for billing, to adaptively modify the subscriber's preferences based on actual usage, and to send subscriber-generated comments and requests to the host for processing. Voice input and control mechanisms included in the player allow the user to perform hands-free navigation of the program materials and to dictate comments and messages which are returned to the host for retransmission to other subscribers. The program segments sent to each subscriber may include advertising materials which the user can selectively play to obtain credits against the subscriber fee. Parallel audio and text transcript files for at least selected programming enable subject matter searching and synchronization of the audio and text files. Speech synthesis may be used to convert transcript files into audio format. Image files may also be transmitted from the server for synchronized playback with the audio programming.

Abstract translation: 一种音频节目和消息分发系统，其中主机系统将节目段组织并传送到客户端用户位置。 主机根据主题组织节目片段，并根据与每个用户相关联的偏好创建预定节目。 程序段与描述性主题段相关联，并且主题段可以用于生成文本和音频目录呈现两者，以使得用户能够更容易地识别和选择期望的节目。 在用户位置处的重放单元再现从主机接收的程序段，并且包括用于在程序段之间进行交互导航的机制。 编译使用日志以记录订户对所提供的节目素材的使用，将数据返回到主机进行计费，以根据实际使用自适应地修改订户的偏好，并将用户生成的评论和请求发送到主机进行处理 。 包括在播放器中的语音输入和控制机构允许用户执行程序材料的免提导航，并且指示返回给主机的评论和消息以重传给其他用户。 发送到每个订户的节目片段可以包括用户可以选择性地播放以根据订阅者费用获得信用的广告材料。 用于至少选择的编程的并行音频和文本转录文件使主题搜索和音频和文本文件的同步。 语音合成可用于将录音文件转换成音频格式。 图像文件也可以从服务器发送，以便与音频节目进行同步播放。

公开(公告)号：US20090198357A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12380908

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Daniel F. Goessling ,  Charles G. Call

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Daniel F. Goessling ,  Charles G. Call

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/639 ,  G06F16/4387 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04L65/608 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/8543

Abstract: An audio program and message distribution system in which a host system organizes and transmits program segments to client subscriber locations. The host organizes the program segments by subject matter and creates scheduled programming in accordance with preferences associated with each subscriber. Program segments are associated with descriptive subject matter segments, and the subject matter segments may be used to generate both text and audio cataloging presentations to enable the user to more easily identify and select desirable programming. A playback unit at the subscriber location reproduces the program segments received from the host and includes mechanisms for interactively navigating among the program segments. A usage log is compiled to record the subscriber's use of the provided program materials, to return data to the host for billing, to adaptively modify the subscriber's preferences based on actual usage, and to send subscriber-generated comments and requests to the host for processing. Voice input and control mechanisms included in the player allow the user to perform hands-free navigation of the program materials and to dictate comments and messages which are returned to the host for retransmission to other subscribers. The program segments sent to each subscriber may include advertising materials which the user can selectively play to obtain credits against the subscriber fee. Parallel audio and text transcript files for at least selected programming enable subject matter searching and synchronization of the audio and text files. Speech synthesis may be used to convert transcript files into audio format. Image files may also be transmitted from the server for synchronized playback with the audio programming.

Abstract translation: 一种音频节目和消息分发系统，其中主机系统将节目段组织并传送到客户端用户位置。 主机根据主题组织节目片段，并根据与每个用户相关联的偏好创建预定节目。 程序段与描述性主题段相关联，并且主题段可以用于生成文本和音频目录呈现两者，以使得用户能够更容易地识别和选择期望的节目。 在用户位置处的重放单元再现从主机接收的程序段，并且包括用于在程序段之间进行交互导航的机制。 编译使用日志以记录订户对所提供的节目素材的使用，将数据返回到主机进行计费，以根据实际使用自适应地修改订户的偏好，并将用户生成的评论和请求发送到主机进行处理 。 包括在播放器中的语音输入和控制机构允许用户执行程序材料的免提导航，并且指示返回给主机的评论和消息以重传给其他用户。 发送到每个订户的节目片段可以包括用户可以选择性地播放以根据订阅者费用获得信用的广告材料。 用于至少选择的编程的并行音频和文本转录文件使主题搜索和音频和文本文件的同步。 语音合成可用于将录音文件转换成音频格式。 图像文件也可以从服务器发送，以便与音频节目进行同步播放。

公开(公告)号：US20090019374A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11708692

申请日：2007-02-20

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Mark Palmer ,  Charles G. Call

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Mark Palmer ,  Charles G. Call

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04M3/4872 ,  H04L65/4061 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04M2203/205 ,  H04W76/45

Abstract: A communications system for simulcasting audio or audiovisual program content to a plurality of participating system users via a communication network. Each user operates an access device that reproduces the received program content for the user and also accepts spoken comments from the user concurrently with or immediately following the reproduction of the program content. The spoken comments are transmitted to at least selected ones of the other users so that the selected users can engage in a conversation about the program content as it is simulcast.

Abstract translation: 一种通过通信网络向多个参与系统用户同时播放音频或视听节目内容的通信系统。 每个用户操作一个访问设备，该接入设备再现用户所接收的节目内容，并且还在节目内容的再现之后同时接收来自用户的口头评论。 口头评论被发送到至少其他用户中的所选择的评论，使得所选择的用户可以与其同时进行参与关于节目内容的对话。

公开(公告)号：US20080162275A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11894256

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Bentley Clinton

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Bentley Clinton

IPC: G07C13/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/3329 ,  G06F16/951

Abstract: A system for extracting information from web pages wherein the web page author assists the user to easily collect specific facts and key points from the page. The system includes a first sub-system for presenting the facts and key points to the user at appropriate times and to allow the facts and key points to be saved, and a second sub-system for facilitating the creation of such facts and key points.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从网页提取信息的系统，其中网页作者协助用户容易地从页面收集特定事实和关键点。 该系统包括用于在适当时间向用户呈现事实和关键点并允许保存事实和关键点的第一子系统，以及用于促进创建这样的事实和关键点的第二子系统。

公开(公告)号：US4432916A

公开(公告)日：1984-02-21

申请号：US339404

申请日：1982-01-15

Applicant: James D. Logan

Inventor： James D. Logan

IPC: B27N3/14 ,  B06B1/02

CPC classification number: B27N3/143

Abstract: Discrete elongated pieces of material are electrostatically oriented by cascading a multitude of such pieces through an orienting zone for deposit as a mat on an insulating belt or mat-support surface. An electrical current is passed through the mat to produce a directional electric field immediately above the mat parallel to the electric field of the orienting zone. Distortions in the electric field which result as the thickness of the mat increases or as the width of the orientation cell is reduced are avoided by varying the strength of the electric field along the length of the mat being formed to achieve a surface potential distribution (electric field) at the upper surface of the mat in the mat-forming zone which is essentially equal to the electric potential distribution between the vertically charged plates of the orienting zone.

Abstract translation: 分散的细长材料件通过将多个这样的片材通过定向区域级联来静电取向，以便在绝缘带或垫子支撑表面上作为垫子沉积。 电流通过垫子以产生紧邻定向区域的电场的垫子上方的定向电场。 通过改变沿形成的垫的长度的电场强度来实现表面电位分布，避免了随着垫的厚度增加或取向单元的宽度减小而导致的电场的变形（电 场），其基本上等于定向区的垂直带电板之间的电位分布。

公开(公告)号：US09383341B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14066504

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  James R. Allen ,  Harry E. Moore ,  Dean A. Nelson ,  Timothy T. Meekhof ,  Peter A. Siebold ,  Ryan D. Baldwin ,  Jean M. Logan

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  James R. Allen ,  Harry E. Moore ,  Dean A. Nelson ,  Timothy T. Meekhof ,  Peter A. Siebold ,  Ryan D. Baldwin ,  Jean M. Logan

IPC: G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/07

CPC classification number: G01N29/045 ,  G01N29/07 ,  G01N2291/0238 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/02818 ,  G01N2291/02827 ,  G01N2291/044

Abstract: The present invention is a wood grading apparatus including a robust “push” solenoid as a hammer means for impacting a lumber specimen under test. A conventional solenoid coil with stationary magnetic iron pole pieces is combined with a bimetallic armature including a magnetic portion and a non-magnetic portion; said armature is of uniform cross section through the solenoid coil. A magnetic steel portion of said armature is fastened to a nonmagnetic steel portion thereof, whereby the magnetic field may act upon the magnetic portion of said armature and drive said nonmagnetic portion in an outward direction whereby impact or striking action is achieved. The present invention includes said solenoid in a wood grading apparatus whereby physical properties of wood are measured in a conveyor line setting and wood grading is affected by combining sonic velocity and density measurements to determine the modulus of elasticity of the wood object. Sonic velocity in the wood specimen is determined either by reverberation frequency or by rolling transducers that detect the leading edge of a stress wave initiated by said hammer means. A weight measurement means including a horizontal-axis roller lug conveyor chain and a leaf-spring suspension with a load cell means provides for improved accuracy in weight measurement for wood density calculation.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种木材分级装置，其包括坚固的“推”螺线管，作为用于冲击待测试的木材试样的锤装置。 具有固定磁铁极片的常规电磁线圈与包括磁性部分和非磁性部分的双金属电枢组合; 所述电枢通过螺线管线圈具有均匀的横截面。 所述电枢的磁钢部分固定在其非磁性钢部分上，由此磁场可以作用在所述电枢的磁性部分上，并沿向外的方向驱动所述非磁性部分，从而实现冲击或打击动作。 本发明包括在木材分级装置中的所述螺线管，由此在传送线设置中测量木材的物理特性，并且通过组合声速和密度测量来影响木材分级以确定木材对象的弹性模量。 木材样本中的声速通过混响频率或通过滚动传感器确定，该换能器检测由所述锤装置发起的应力波的前缘。 包括横轴滚珠输送机链条和带有称重传感器装置的板簧悬架的重量测量装置提供用于提高木材密度计算的重量测量精度。

公开(公告)号：US09363084B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14053551

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: James D. Logan ,  Charles G Call

Inventor： James D. Logan ,  Charles G Call

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06Q20/38 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04L9/3247 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  H04L51/12 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/0442 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L63/123 ,  H04L63/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for identifying unwanted email messages by transmitting metadata with an outbound email message that indicates the total number of email messages sent by that sender in a predetermined time period, or alternatively indicates the total number of email messages which are equivalent to the outgoing message that have been sent. In addition the metadata may include an identification of the sender and a “pledge” made by the sender. A pledge may take the form of a binding commitment from the sender that the information contained in the metadata is accurate, and/or that the sender promises to abide by predetermined good conduct rules designed to limit unwanted email. The outgoing message may be further signed by the sender with a digital signature that provides means for verifying the content of the message and the pledge as well as the identity of the sender.

Abstract translation: 通过用指示在该预定时间段内由该发送者发送的电子邮件消息总数的出站电子邮件发送元数据来识别不需要的电子邮件消息的方法和装置，或者替代地指示等同于传出消息的电子邮件消息的总数 已发送。 此外，元数据可以包括发送者的标识和由发送者做出的“承诺”。 承诺可以采取来自发件人的约束承诺的形式，即元数据中包含的信息是准确的，和/或发件人承诺遵守旨在限制不需要的电子邮件的预定的良好行为规则。 传出的消息可以由发送者进一步签名，数字签名提供用于验证消息的内容以及发送方的身份的方式。