公开(公告)号：US09755664B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US12975904

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Alex Lammers

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Alex Lammers

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H03M11/20

CPC classification number: H03M11/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/04

Abstract: A keyboard is able to illuminate particular keys and to detect keypresses in an efficient manner. The keys of the array are logically arranged into one or more two-dimensional arrays (e.g., row/column arrays) so that the illumination and keypress detection functions share a common set of electrical signal lines in one dimension of the array. By coupling both the lights and the key actuation switches of each key to a common set of signal lines in one dimension, the number of signal lines used in the keyboard can be reduced.

公开(公告)号：US20130057777A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13224120

申请日：2011-09-01

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  Paul Langer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Tom Monikowski ,  Adam Schafer

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  Paul Langer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Tom Monikowski ,  Adam Schafer

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H02H3/04 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B1/08 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02H3/24

CPC classification number: H02J7/0063 ,  H02J2007/0067 ,  Y10T307/685

Abstract: A remote control is powered by multiple batteries connected in series. The remote control includes a voltage comparison circuit configured to compare a midpoint voltage from a node connecting two of the batteries to a reference voltage. The remote control is able to determine if there is a non-uniform drain rate in the batteries based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 遥控器由多个串联的电池供电。 遥控器包括电压比较电路，其被配置为将来自连接两个电池的节点的中点电压与参考电压进行比较。 遥控器能够基于比较来确定电池中是否存在不均匀的排放速率。

公开(公告)号：US08941784B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13224143

申请日：2011-09-01

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  Adam Schafer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David Innes ,  William Reams

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  Adam Schafer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David Innes ,  William Reams

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N2005/4442

Abstract: A television service provider system includes a first set top box, a second set top box, and a remote control. The remote control transmits an infrared pairing signal which is only received by one of the set top boxes. The receiving set top box pairs itself to the remote control. The non receiving set top box is not paired to the remote control. The remote control then transmits control signals to operate the receiving set top box. The control signals are received by both set top boxes, but are executed only by the set top box that is paired to the remote control.

Abstract translation: 电视服务提供商系统包括第一机顶盒，第二机顶盒和遥控器。 遥控器发送仅由机顶盒之一接收的红外配对信号。 接收机顶盒将其自身配对到遥控器。 非接收机顶盒未配对遥控器。 然后遥控器发送控制信号以操作接收机顶盒。 控制信号由两个机顶盒接收，但仅由与遥控器配对的机顶盒执行。

公开(公告)号：US08344859B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12493704

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: William Reams ,  Nathan Alexander Hale ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David A. Innes

Inventor： William Reams ,  Nathan Alexander Hale ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  David A. Innes

IPC: G08C19/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42225

Abstract: A method of changing an association of a remote control device from a first electronic device to a second electronic device is presented. In the method, a command for an electronic device is generated and transmitted by the remote control device. At this point, the remote control device is associated with the first electronic device to control the first electronic device, and the remote control device is not associated with the second electronic device. If an acknowledgment of the command is not received, a request to associate the remote control device with another electronic device is transmitted. A reply to the request is then received from the second electronic device. In response to the reply, the remote control device is disassociated from the first electronic device and associated with the second electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种将遥控设备从第一电子设备改变为第二电子设备的方法。 在该方法中，由遥控装置生成电子装置的指令并进行发送。 此时，远程控制设备与第一电子设备相关联以控制第一电子设备，并且遥控设备不与第二电子设备相关联。 如果没有接收到该命令的确认，则发送将遥控设备与另一电子设备相关联的请求。 然后从第二电子设备接收对该请求的回复。 响应于该答复，远程控制设备与第一电子设备分离并与第二电子设备相关联。

公开(公告)号：US09748784B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US13224120

申请日：2011-09-01

Applicant: Nathan Hale ,  Paul Langer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Tom Monikowski ,  Adam Schafer

Inventor： Nathan Hale ,  Paul Langer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Tom Monikowski ,  Adam Schafer

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0063 ,  H02J2007/0067 ,  Y10T307/685

Abstract: A remote control is powered by multiple batteries connected in series. The remote control includes a voltage comparison circuit configured to compare a midpoint voltage from a node connecting two of the batteries to a reference voltage. The remote control is able to determine if there is a non-uniform drain rate in the batteries based on the comparison.

公开(公告)号：US20130110432A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13285441

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: Jeremy Mickelsen

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen

IPC: G01R19/25 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/0084 ,  G01R1/20 ,  G01R1/30 ,  G01R19/16542

Abstract: Various arrangements for determining a voltage of a voltage source using pre-charging are presented. Such arrangements may include a measurement module comprising an analog to digital converter, a driver, and an interface. The interface may be electrically coupled with the analog to digital converter and the driver. The driver may be configured to output current to charge a capacitor. After a first predefined period of time, the driver may stop outputting current to pre-charge the capacitor. After the driver has stopped pre-charging the capacitor and a second predefined period of time has elapsed, the analog to digital converter may be configured to measure a voltage of the capacitor. Such arrangements may include a capacitor, wherein the capacitor is electrically coupled with the interface of the measurement module.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用预充电来确定电压源的电压的各种布置。 这种布置可以包括包括模数转换器，驱动器和接口的测量模块。 接口可以与模数转换器和驱动器电耦合。 驱动器可以被配置为输出电流以对电容器充电。 在第一预定义的时间段之后，驱动器可以停止输出电流以对电容器预充电。 在驱动器停止对电容器进行预充电并且第二预定时间段已经过去之后，模数转换器可被配置为测量电容器的电压。 这种布置可以包括电容器，其中电容器与测量模块的接口电耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20110208456A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12712936

申请日：2010-02-25

Applicant: Jeremy Mickelsen

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen

IPC: G01R19/00 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/30 ,  G06F11/1441

Abstract: A microcontroller-based electronic device and its operating methods are operable to learn a critical voltage value for a microprocessor control unit residing in the microcontroller-based electronic device. The microprocessor control unit receives power from a battery. An exemplary embodiment detects an operating voltage provided to the microprocessor control unit by a supplemental power reservoir after removal of the battery, stores information corresponding to a value of the operating voltage in a nonvolatile memory, repeats the detecting and the saving information as the operating voltage decays in response to a discharge of the supplemental power reservoir, and determines the actual minimum operating voltage for the microprocessor control unit based on a last one of the stored information corresponding to the value of the operating voltage. A learned critical voltage value is based upon the defined actual minimum operating voltage.

Abstract translation: 基于微控制器的电子设备及其操作方法可操作以学习驻留在基于微控制器的电子设备中的微处理器控制单元的临界电压值。 微处理器控制单元从电池接收电力。 示例性实施例在移除电池之后通过补充电力储存器检测提供给微处理器控制单元的工作电压，将对应于工作电压值的信息存储在非易失性存储器中，将检测和保存信息重复为工作电压 响应于补充蓄电池的放电而衰减，并且基于与操作电压的值对应的存储的最后一个信息来确定微处理器控制单元的实际最小工作电压。 学习的临界电压值基于所定义的实际最小工作电压。

公开(公告)号：US08874395B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13285441

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: Jeremy Mickelsen

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen

IPC: G01R19/25 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G01R19/165

CPC classification number: G01R19/0084 ,  G01R1/20 ,  G01R1/30 ,  G01R19/16542

Abstract: Various arrangements for determining a voltage of a voltage source using pre-charging are presented. Such arrangements may include a measurement module which includes an analog to digital converter, a driver, and an interface. The interface may be electrically coupled with the analog to digital converter and the driver. The driver may be configured to output current to charge a capacitor. After a first predefined period of time, the driver may stop outputting current to pre-charge the capacitor. After the driver has stopped pre-charging the capacitor and a second predefined period of time has elapsed, the analog to digital converter may be configured to measure a voltage of the capacitor. Such arrangements may include a capacitor, wherein the capacitor is electrically coupled with the interface of the measurement module.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用预充电来确定电压源的电压的各种布置。 这种布置可以包括包括模数转换器，驱动器和接口的测量模块。 接口可以与模数转换器和驱动器电耦合。 驱动器可以被配置为输出电流以对电容器充电。 在第一预定义的时间段之后，驱动器可以停止输出电流以对电容器预充电。 在驱动器停止对电容器进行预充电并且第二预定时间段已经过去之后，模数转换器可被配置为测量电容器的电压。 这种布置可以包括电容器，其中电容器与测量模块的接口电耦合。

公开(公告)号：US08629754B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US12638247

申请日：2009-12-15

Applicant: Adam Schafer ,  Joseph Tomko ,  Jeremy Mickelsen

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Joseph Tomko ,  Jeremy Mickelsen

IPC: G09B21/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/32

Abstract: A method of informing a user of an identity of an input of a remote control device is presented. In the method, user activation of one of the inputs of the remote control device is detected. An audible signal associated with the activated input is determined. Each of the inputs of the remote control device is associated with a unique one of a plurality of audible signals. The audible signal associated with the activated input is produced to inform the user of the identity of that input.

Abstract translation: 呈现了向用户通知遥控设备的输入的身份的方法。 在该方法中，检测到遥控装置的输入之一的用户激活。 确定与激活的输入相关联的可听信号。 遥控设备的每个输入与多个可听信号中唯一的输入相关联。 产生与激活的输入相关联的可听信号，以通知用户该输入的身份。

公开(公告)号：US20120173238A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US13016574

申请日：2011-01-28

Applicant: Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Nathan A. Hale ,  Benjamin Mauser ,  David A. Innes ,  Brad Bylund

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Nathan A. Hale ,  Benjamin Mauser ,  David A. Innes ,  Brad Bylund

IPC: G10L15/00

CPC classification number: G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a voice control system. The system may include a first apparatus with a processing unit configured to execute a voice recognition module and one or more executable commands, and a receiver coupled to the processing unit and configured to receive a first audio file from a remote control device. The first audio file may include at least one voice command. The first apparatus may further include a communication component coupled to the processing unit and configured to receive programming content, and one or more storage media storing the voice recognition module. The voice recognition module may be configured to convert voice commands into text.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采用语音控制系统的形式。 系统可以包括具有被配置为执行语音识别模块和一个或多个可执行命令的处理单元的第一装置，以及耦合到处理单元并被配置为从远程控制装置接收第一音频文件的接收器。 第一音频文件可以包括至少一个语音命令。 第一装置还可以包括耦合到处理单元并被配置为接收节目内容的通信组件以及存储语音识别模块的一个或多个存储介质。 语音识别模块可以被配置为将语音命令转换为文本。