公开(公告)号：US06441861B2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09850220

申请日：2001-05-07

Applicant: Mark P. Vaughan ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Drew S. Johnson ,  William H. Ellis

Inventor： Mark P. Vaughan ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Drew S. Johnson ,  William H. Ellis

IPC: H04N5445

CPC classification number: H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A computer convergence system includes a convergence functionality module, a computer, and a display device. The convergence functionality module includes a first input for receiving a first video signal and a second input for receiving a second video signal. The computer is coupled to the convergence functionality module and receives therefrom indications of the first video signal received at the first input port and indications of said second video signal received at the second input port. The computer includes a controller for controlling the mapping of the indications of the first video signal to the primary video viewing surface, and further controls the mapping of the indications of the second video signal to either the second video viewing surface or the data acquisition destination.

Abstract translation: 计算机融合系统包括会聚功能模块，计算机和显示设备。 会聚功能模块包括用于接收第一视频信号的第一输入和用于接收第二视频信号的第二输入。 计算机耦合到会聚功能模块，并从其接收从第一输入端口接收的第一视频信号的指示和在第二输入端口接收的所述第二视频信号的指示。 计算机包括控制器，用于控制第一视频信号的指示与主视频观看表面的映射，并进一步控制第二视频信号的指示与第二视频观看表面或数据采集目的地的映射。

公开(公告)号：US6011592A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US829733

申请日：1997-03-31

Applicant: Mark P. Vaughan ,  Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Drew S. Johnson

Inventor： Mark P. Vaughan ,  Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Drew S. Johnson

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  G09G1/16 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N9/64 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N7/00 ,  H04N5/46

CPC classification number: H04N5/4401 ,  G09G1/16 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/485 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2340/04 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  G09G2360/02 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N9/641

Abstract: A computer convergence device, operable in a computer mode and, for example, a television mode, includes a computer, a display monitor for displaying images in both the computer mode and the television mode, and multiple video inputs for receiving various types of video signals, each being selectable during operation in television mode. A controller device is coupled to the computer for independently controlling and storing user selected video geometry settings for both the computer mode and the television mode, and further for independently controlling and storing user selected video quality settings for the computer mode, and each of the various video inputs.

Abstract translation: 可以以计算机模式和例如电视模式操作的计算机会聚装置包括计算机，用于在计算机模式和电视模式下显示图像的显示监视器和用于接收各种类型的视频信号的多个视频输入 ，每个在电视模式下可操作。 控制器设备耦合到计算机，用于独立地控制和存储用于计算机模式和电视模式的用户选择的视频几何设置，并且还用于独立地控制和存储用于计算机模式的用户选择的视频质量设置，以及各种各样的 视频输入

公开(公告)号：US06757912B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US09226392

申请日：1999-01-06

Applicant: Mark P. Vaughan ,  William H. Ellis

Inventor： Mark P. Vaughan ,  William H. Ellis

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N5/4401 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4755

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for dynamically defining individual channel behavior from a variety of tuner sources within an integrated PC/TV apparatus. The system includes a channel server database including a master channel list of all channels provided by various tuner sources within a PC/TV apparatus. Each channel within the database list includes various parameters and data associated therewith defining the behavior of the channel independently of other channels within a listing. A number of channels server functionalities enable a user to dynamically access and alter the channel parameters and data to tailor channel behavior to a user's personal preferences.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于在集成PC / TV设备内从各种调谐器源动态地定义单个信道行为的系统。 该系统包括频道服务器数据库，其包括由PC / TV设备内的各种调谐器源提供的所有频道的主频道列表。 数据库列表中的每个通道包括各种参数和与其相关联的数据，其独立于列表内的其他通道来定义通道的行为。 许多频道服务器功能使得用户能够动态地访问和改变频道参数和数据，以根据用户的个人喜好调整频道行为。

公开(公告)号：US06259440B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09303827

申请日：1999-05-03

Applicant: Mark P. Vaughan ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Drew S. Johnson ,  Kevin J. Brusky ,  Brian V. Belmont

Inventor： Mark P. Vaughan ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Drew S. Johnson ,  Kevin J. Brusky ,  Brian V. Belmont

IPC: G06F314

CPC classification number: H04N21/4431 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A electronic convergence device system comprising a computer for generating indications of a first mode of operation and for generating indications of a second mode of operation, and an output device coupled to the computer to receive the indications of the first and second modes of operation, which output device is provided for at least alternately outputting the indications of the first and second modes of operation, based on a user/viewer selection.

Abstract translation: 一种电子会聚装置系统，包括用于产生第一操作模式的指示并且用于产生第二操作模式的指示的计算机，以及耦合到所述计算机以接收所述第一和第二操作模式的指示的输出装置， 输出装置被提供用于至少交替地输出基于用户/观众选择的第一和第二操作模式的指示。

公开(公告)号：US5905497A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-18

申请号：US828525

申请日：1997-03-31

Applicant: Mark P. Vaughan ,  Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Christopher A. Howard ,  Kevin J. Brusky

Inventor： Mark P. Vaughan ,  Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Christopher A. Howard ,  Kevin J. Brusky

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04N21/462 ,  G09G5/08 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A computer system has a computer display with two methods of navigation: discrete and continuous. In discrete navigation, a cursor is moved discretely using a set of arrow keys while in the continuous navigation, a pointer or other screen object has analog movement to any position on the screen using a trackball or other device. When the discrete navigational method is used to highlight a menu item in a menu on a computer display, the computer system masks the display of the pointer until re-activation of the pointer in the second navigational method. In addition, the computer system recalculates the location of the pointer to a position in the center of the highlighted menu item.

Abstract translation: 计算机系统具有具有两种导航方式的计算机显示器：离散和连续的。 在离散导航中，使用一组箭头键离开移动光标，而在连续导航中，指针或其他屏幕对象使用轨迹球或其他设备模拟移动到屏幕上的任何位置。 当使用离散导航方法突出显示计算机显示器上的菜单中的菜单项时，计算机系统屏蔽指针的显示，直到在第二导航方法中重新激活指针。 此外，计算机系统重新计算指针位置到突出显示的菜单项的中心位置。

公开(公告)号：US06229575B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US08834543

申请日：1997-03-31

Applicant: Mark P. Vaughan ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Drew S. Johnson ,  William H. Ellis

Inventor： Mark P. Vaughan ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Drew S. Johnson ,  William H. Ellis

IPC: H04N545

CPC classification number: H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A computer convergence system includes a convergence functionality module, a computer, and a display device. The convergence functionality module includes a first input for receiving a first video signal and a second input for receiving a second video signal. The computer is coupled to the convergence functionality module and receives therefrom indications of the first video signal received at the first input port and indications of said second video signal received at the second input port. The computer includes a controller for controlling the mapping of the indications of the first video signal to the primary video viewing surface, and further controls the mapping of the indications of the second video signal to either the second video viewing surface or the data acquisition destination.

Abstract translation: 计算机融合系统包括会聚功能模块，计算机和显示设备。 会聚功能模块包括用于接收第一视频信号的第一输入和用于接收第二视频信号的第二输入。 计算机耦合到会聚功能模块，并从其接收从第一输入端口接收的第一视频信号的指示和在第二输入端口接收的所述第二视频信号的指示。 计算机包括控制器，用于控制第一视频信号的指示与主视频观看表面的映射，并进一步控制第二视频信号的指示与第二视频观看表面或数据采集目的地的映射。

公开(公告)号：US6104390A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US250738

申请日：1999-02-16

Applicant: Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Mark P. Vaughan

Inventor： Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Mark P. Vaughan

IPC: G09G5/14 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/478 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04N7/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4113 ,  G09G5/14 ,  H04N21/42692 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N5/45

Abstract: An electronic convergence device system, such as a PC/TV adapted to operate in a computer mode and a TV mode. When switching and/or operating in TV mode the top-most windows from the computer mode applications are inhibited from interfering with the TV mode experience.

Abstract translation: 一种电子会聚装置系统，例如适于以计算机模式和电视模式操作的PC / TV。 当在电视模式下切换和/或操作时，禁止来自计算机模式应用程序的最顶层的窗口干扰电视模式体验。

公开(公告)号：US5926175A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US941160

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Mark P. Vaughan

Inventor： Derrill L. Sturgeon ,  Mark P. Vaughan

IPC: G09G5/14 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N7/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4113 ,  G09G5/14 ,  H04N21/42692 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N5/45

Abstract: An electronic convergence device system, such as a PC/TV adapted to operate in a computer mode and a TV mode. When switching and/or operating in TV mode the top-most windows from the computer mode applications are inhibited from interfering with the TV mode experience.

公开(公告)号：US06208326B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US08941865

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: John W. Frederick ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Mark P. Vaughan

Inventor： John W. Frederick ,  Thomas J. Brase ,  Mark P. Vaughan

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G09G5/003 ,  G09G2320/06 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0693 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2370/045 ,  H04N21/4113

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, selects parameters determinative of video display characteristics of video displays displayable upon a video monitor. The parameters, such as brightness and contrast parameters, are stored at the video display monitor. The video display monitor is connected to a computer system unit. During booting operations, the video display parameters are retrieved by the computer system unit and selectably used to determine the video display characteristics of video displays displayable upon the video display monitor.

Abstract translation: 设备和相关方法选择确定视频显示特性的参数，该视频显示特性可在视频监视器上显示。 诸如亮度和对比度参数的参数存储在视频显示监视器中。 视频显示监视器连接到计算机系统单元。 在启动操作期间，视频显示参数由计算机系统单元检索，并且可选择地用于确定可在视频显示监视器上显示的视频显示器的视频显示特性。

公开(公告)号：US6005550A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US829204

申请日：1997-03-31

Applicant: Mark P. Vaughan ,  Kevin J. Brusky

Inventor： Mark P. Vaughan ,  Kevin J. Brusky

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09G5/08 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: G06F3/04892 ,  G09G5/08 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44504

Abstract: The present invention includes an event detector for detecting selected events occurring in a computer system which are programmed to automatically move a cursor image from a viewing area of a video display to an overscanned area of a video display. The invention further includes a cursor controller for generating the cursor image and controlling movement of the cursor image on the video display. The cursor controller automatically places the cursor image in the overscanned area of a video display when the event detector detects the occurrence of a selected event. Alternatively, the event detector can include a timer for delaying the notification of detection to the cursor controller of the selected event.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括事件检测器，用于检测在计算机系统中发生的被选择的事件，被编程为将光标图像自动地从视频显示器的观看区域移动到视频显示器的过扫描区域。 本发明还包括光标控制器，用于产生光标图像并控制光标图像在视频显示器上的移动。 当事件检测器检测到所选择的事件的发生时，光标控制器自动将光标图像放置在视频显示器的过扫描区域中。 或者，事件检测器可以包括用于将检测通知延迟到所选事件的光标控制器的定时器。