公开(公告)号：US09258264B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13436649

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Yoav Shoham ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Yoav Shoham ,  Michael Mills

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L51/32 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: Implementations are directed to accessing social network data of a user, including relationship data representative of relationships between the user and a plurality of entities associated with the user by at least one social network service, the social network data including profile data descriptive of the plurality of entities, the profile data including a profile for each of the plurality of entities and one or more attributes within each profile, the profile data including a plurality of values for the attribute, wherein the one or more attributes represent at least one of an intensity of interaction with the user, the plurality of values representing intensities of interaction with the user, and a social distance from the user, the plurality of values further representing social distances from the user, determining a subset of the plurality of entities, and determining being based on at least one of the one or more attributes.

Abstract translation: 实施方式涉及访问用户的社交网络数据，包括表示用户与至少一个社交网络服务与用户相关联的多个实体之间的关系的关系数据，社交网络数据包括描述多个 所述简档数据包括所述多个实体中的每一个的简档和每个简档内的一个或多个属性，所述简档数据包括所述属性的多个值，其中所述一个或多个属性表示所述多个属性中的至少一个， 与用户的交互，表示与用户的交互强度的多个值和与用户的社交距离，多个值进一步表示来自用户的社交距离，确定多个实体的子集，以及基于 在一个或多个属性中的至少一个上。

公开(公告)号：US20120315973A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13490560

申请日：2012-06-07

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  Vinny Grosso

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  Vinny Grosso

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: A63F3/081 ,  A63F3/0605

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide systems and methods for facilitating a recurring series of distinct drawings (e.g., lottery, sweepstakes, raffles, etc.), for a prize or a variety of prizes (e.g., from one source or a variety of sources), over an extended period of time, or for an open-ended period of time. In addition, a user can enter the recurring series of drawings through a single registration (e.g., entry into a drawing database). The entrant will be continuously entered into the series of recurring drawings until the entrant is removed from the database, e.g., opts out of the system. In one embodiment, preferences and attributes can be determined for each entrant and these preferences and attributes can be used to enter the entrant into a customized series of recurring drawings.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面提供了用于为奖品或各种奖品（例如，来自一个来源或各种来源）促进重复的一系列不同图（例如彩票，抽奖，抽奖等）的系统和方法， 在一段较长的时间内，或在一个开放的时期。 此外，用户可以通过单个注册（例如，进入图形数据库）来输入重复的一系列附图。 参赛者将不断输入一系列循环图纸，直到参赛者从数据库中移除，例如选择退出系统。 在一个实施例中，可以为每个参与者确定偏好和属性，并且可以使用这些偏好和属性来将参与者输入到定制的一系列循环图中。

公开(公告)号：US20080066011A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11622329

申请日：2007-01-11

Applicant: Roger Urrabazo ,  Kumiko T. Toft ,  Eric Lin ,  John La ,  Sushant Kumar ,  Eric Del Balso ,  Michael Mills ,  Manlio Armando Lo Conte

Inventor： Roger Urrabazo ,  Kumiko T. Toft ,  Eric Lin ,  John La ,  Sushant Kumar ,  Eric Del Balso ,  Michael Mills ,  Manlio Armando Lo Conte

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/2747

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for visualizing information, e.g., information regarding a sporting event. The method may comprise identifying an event type and generating a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons arranged in a button hierarchy. A first level of the button hierarchy comprising one or more first level buttons is displayed with a lens further displayed on a given one of the one or more first level buttons, the lens operative to present first level data for the given first level button.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于可视化信息的系统和方法，例如关于体育赛事的信息。 该方法可以包括识别事件类型并生成多个按钮，所述多个按钮以按钮层次结构排列。 显示包括一个或多个第一级按钮的按钮层次结构的第一级别，其中进一步显示在所述一个或多个第一级按钮中的给定的一个上的透镜，所述透镜可操作以呈现给定的第一级按钮的第一级数据。

公开(公告)号：US20060171527A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11027704

申请日：2004-12-30

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  Long Nguyen

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  Long Nguyen

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/005 ,  H04M3/007 ,  H04M2201/06

Abstract: A driver is operated to drive signals from an integrated circuit. Operating the driver generates interference at substantially a first frequency that may interfere with circuitry sharing a power supply with the driver. A supply node is repeatedly coupled to and decoupled from the driver at substantially a second frequency higher than the first frequency to help supply power to the driver and to help prevent interference from propagating to circuitry sharing the power supply.

Abstract translation: 驱动器用于驱动集成电路的信号。 操作驱动器会产生基本上第一个频率的干扰，这可能会干扰与驱动器共享电源的电路。 电源节点在基本上高于第一频率的第二频率处重复地耦合到驱动器并从驱动器去耦，以帮助向驱动器供电，并且有助于防止干扰传播到共享电源的电路。

公开(公告)号：US20060072740A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10955000

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Ion Tesu ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Ion Tesu ,  Michael Mills

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/005

Abstract: A first integrated circuit generates one or more control signals to couple a select one of a plurality of nodes of a plurality of second integrated circuits to a common input node for the first integrated circuit. The first integrated circuit senses an analog signal at the common input node based on a signal at the coupled select node.

Abstract translation: 第一集成电路产生一个或多个控制信号以将多个第二集成电路的多个节点中的选择一个耦合到第一集成电路的公共输入节点。 第一集成电路基于耦合选择节点处的信号来感测公共输入节点处的模拟信号。

公开(公告)号：US06327788B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09091035

申请日：1999-01-20

Applicant: Peter Seddon ,  Michael Mills ,  Paul James Scott ,  Roy George White ,  Derek Roger Whittle

Inventor： Peter Seddon ,  Michael Mills ,  Paul James Scott ,  Roy George White ,  Derek Roger Whittle

IPC: G01B314

CPC classification number: G01B5/201

Abstract: A nominally cylindrical surface of a workpiece is sensed by a stylus displaceable radially of an axis of rotation of the surface relative to a support column defining a reference datum so that the stylus follows the cylindrical surface at a given height along the surface. Relative rotation of the workpiece and the stylus about the axis of rotation of the surface is effected and the displacement of the stylus used to determine information relating to the radial form of the surface at that height. These measurements are represented at different heights along the surface so as to determine its cylindrical form. The displacement of the stylus from a given position on the surface at each height before and after rotation of the stylus and workpiece through 180° are measured and the resulting measurements used to compensate for any error or deviation in the reference datum.

Abstract translation: 工件的名义上的圆柱形表面通过可从该表面相对于限定参考基准的支撑柱的旋转轴线的径向位移的触针感测，使得触针沿着表面沿给定高度跟随圆柱形表面。 实现工件和触针围绕表面旋转轴线的相对旋转，并且用于确定与该高度处的表面的径向形式相关的信息的触针的位移。 这些测量在表面的不同高度处表示，以便确定其圆柱形。 测量触针从触针和工件旋转180°之前和之后的每个高度处的表面上的给定位置的位移，并且所得到的测量用于补偿参考基准中的任何误差或偏差。

公开(公告)号：US08635135B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13268096

申请日：2011-10-07

Applicant: Peter W. Stevenson ,  Kevin C. Dunn ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Peter W. Stevenson ,  Kevin C. Dunn ,  Michael Mills

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0631 ,  G06N3/006 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods employing branded virtual characters across multiple network platforms throughout various stages of complex transactions (eg, selling insurance). These characters initially engage prospective customers on a network platform, such as a social network, and persist over time across other network platforms (eg, university and company websites) to educate consumers until they are ready to purchase—from their “trusted advisor”—particular products and services offered by various providers. Even after completing transactions, these characters continue to provide various services, such as notifying a customer whose circumstances have changed of a relevant product or service, while remaining available to answer questions and provide information upon demand. By employing a semi-automated model, the system of the present invention can answer many questions via predetermined vignettes and automated answers generated by expert systems, while still utilizing live human experts (often transparently) when necessary.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括在复杂交易的各个阶段（例如销售保险）中跨多个网络平台采用品牌虚拟角色的系统和方法。 这些角色最初在网络平台（如社交网络）上接触潜在客户，并在其他网络平台（例如大学和公司网站）上持续存在，以便教育消费者，直到他们准备购买 - 从他们的“值得信赖的顾问” 各种提供商提供的特定产品和服务。 即使在完成交易之后，这些字符也将继续提供各种服务，例如通知有相关产品或服务发生变化的客户，同时可以回答问题并按要求提供信息。 通过采用半自动化模型，本发明的系统可以通过预定的小插曲和由专家系统产生的自动答案来回答许多问题，同时在必要时仍然利用现场人类专家（通常是透明的）。

公开(公告)号：US20130145389A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13751727

申请日：2013-01-28

Applicant: Ronald Jacoby ,  Michael Mills

Inventor： Ronald Jacoby ,  Michael Mills

IPC: H04N21/24

CPC classification number: H04N21/4788 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/251 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: The systems and methods of the present invention provide for a number of improvements to the TV consumption process, including personalization, community viewing, shared presence and context, messaging, access to ratings and recommendations (including community reviews), alerts, etc. One method that the present invention provides allows for the indication of a given user's context to be provided to other users, such as users in the given user's social network. The method comprises generating an indication of a change in context for a given user, the context comprising information regarding an action of the given user. The indication of the change in context for the given user is propagated to one or more users in the social network for the given user. The indication of the change in context of the given user is presented to users in the given user's social network in conjunction with TV content.

Abstract translation: 本发明的系统和方法提供了对电视消费过程的许多改进，包括个性化，社区观看，共享存在和上下文，消息传递，访问评级和建议（包括社区评论），警报等。一种方法 本发明提供允许将给定用户的上下文的指示提供给其他用户，诸如给定用户的社交网络中的用户。 该方法包括生成给定用户的上下文变化的指示，该上下文包括关于给定用户的动作的信息。 给定用户的上下文变化的指示被传播给给定用户的社交网络中的一个或多个用户。 给定用户的上下文变化的指示被呈现给给定用户的社交网络中与电视内容一起使用的用户。

公开(公告)号：US08296098B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US11815300

申请日：2006-01-25

Applicant: Michael Mills

Inventor： Michael Mills

IPC: G01B21/20 ,  G01B5/20 ,  G01C17/38

CPC classification number: G01B5/20

Abstract: A metrological instrument determines a surface profile or form of a surface (61) of a workpiece (60) by effecting relative movement between a probe (11, 12) and the surface (61) so that the probe follows and is displaced by changes in the surface topography. A measure of the displacement of the probe as it follows the surface is obtained by a displacement provider which may be an interferometric gauge (35). Instead of making a measurement along a single measurement path over the surface (61), respective measurements are made on sections (61d and 61e or 61g and 61h) of that measurement path to obtain corresponding measurement data sets and these measurement data sets are independently positioned or aligned to a reference data set. The reference data set may be obtained by a measurement made on another section (61c) of the measurement path (61), on another measurement path (61f) over another surface (62a and 62b) of the component or on another measurement path over a surface on which the component is located. The aligned measurement data sets are then merged together to form a profile of the surface.

Abstract translation: 计量仪器通过实现探针（11,12）和表面（61）之间的相对运动来确定工件（60）的表面（61）的表面轮廓或形式，使得探针跟随并且由于 表面形貌。 探针随着表面移动的位移的度量是由位移提供者获得的，位移提供者可以是干涉计（35）。 不是沿着表面（61）上的单个测量路径进行测量，而是在该测量路径的部分（61d和61e或61g和61h）上进行相应的测量，以获得相应的测量数据集，并且这些测量数据组是独立定位的 或与参考数据集对齐。 参考数据集可以通过在测量路径（61）的另一部分（61c）上在另一个测量路径（61f）上在另一个表面（62a和62b）上或在另一个测量路径（62a和62b）上进行的测量而获得， 组件所在的表面。 然后将对准的测量数据集合在一起以形成表面的轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US20120262527A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13369082

申请日：2012-02-08

Applicant: Michael Mills ,  Joe Byrne ,  Stephen Mills

Inventor： Michael Mills ,  Joe Byrne ,  Stephen Mills

IPC: B41J2/00 ,  C09D11/10 ,  C08K3/34 ,  C08K5/092 ,  C08K5/5419 ,  B41J13/00 ,  C09D163/02

CPC classification number: B41J2/211 ,  B41J2/2128 ,  B41J11/0085

Abstract: Enhanced media transport systems and structures are provided for printing environments. Enhanced vacuum table structures and associated methods may also be implemented for a variety of printer systems. Enhanced rail systems and associated carriage structures may preferably be used within a variety of printing environments, such as for but not limited to grand scale printers. Water-based binary epoxy ink compositions and associated processes provide adhesion and material compatibility that exceeds that of currently available UV curable products, while providing ultra-low volatile organic carbon (VOCs), and no hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). An integrated system and method for identification of consumables through a central database may also be implemented within different printing systems.

Abstract translation: 为打印环境提供了增强的媒体传输系统和结构。 也可以为各种打印机系统实现增强的真空表结构和相关方法。 增强的轨道系统和相关联的托架结构可以优选地用于各种打印环境中，例如但不限于大型打印机。 水性二元环氧油墨组合物和相关工艺提供的粘合性和材料相容性超过当前可用的紫外线固化产品，同时提供超低挥发性有机碳（VOC），无危险空气污染物（HAP）。 用于通过中央数据库识别消耗品的集成系统和方法也可以在不同的打印系统内实现。