公开(公告)号：US07690017B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US10138690

申请日：2002-05-02

申请人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian Maxon ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

发明人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian Maxon ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

摘要翻译： 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US06930730B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-16

申请号：US10138451

申请日：2002-05-03

申请人： Brian Maxon ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Mann

发明人： Brian Maxon ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Mann

IPC分类号： H04L12/28 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/488

CPC分类号： H04N21/43615 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N2005/4423

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

摘要翻译： 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US07619692B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US11204878

申请日：2005-08-15

申请人： Brian Maxon ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Mann

发明人： Brian Maxon ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Mann

IPC分类号： H04N5/44

CPC分类号： H04N21/43615 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N2005/4423

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

公开(公告)号：US07954126B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US12901775

申请日：2010-10-11

申请人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

发明人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

摘要翻译： 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20110035773A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12901775

申请日：2010-10-11

申请人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

发明人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC分类号： H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

摘要翻译： 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20110016234A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12749969

申请日：2010-03-30

申请人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

发明人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/048

CPC分类号： H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

公开(公告)号：US07814516B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US10138702

申请日：2002-05-02

申请人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

发明人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices;, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

摘要翻译： 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音频 - 视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统 并且更具体地，涉及用于以对用户无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备的控制系统和统一的用户界面。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US07797718B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US10138692

申请日：2002-05-02

申请人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

发明人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

公开(公告)号：US08134650B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12619580

申请日：2009-11-16

申请人： Brian D Maxson ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Vann

发明人： Brian D Maxson ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Vann

IPC分类号： H04N5/44

CPC分类号： H04N21/43615 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N2005/4423

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

摘要翻译： 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US08056104B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12749969

申请日：2010-03-30

申请人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

发明人： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

摘要： Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.