公开(公告)号：US08553743B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12253613

申请日：2008-10-17

申请人： Steven Nichols ,  Kenneth Kidder ,  Robert Juntunen

发明人： Steven Nichols ,  Kenneth Kidder ,  Robert Juntunen

IPC分类号： H04B1/713

CPC分类号： H04B1/715 ,  H04B2001/7154

摘要： Systems, apparatuses and methods for communicating messages via frequency hopping and utilizing multiple different frequency hopping sequences to facilitate the message or other data exchange. A transmitter frequency hopping sequence is provided that is derived from a set of available frequencies. A receiver frequency hopping sequence is also derived from those frequencies. The transmitter frequency hopping sequence differs from the receiver frequency hopping sequence, at least in regards to the order that the frequencies of the respective sequence will be involved in the message communication. The next frequency in the transmitter frequency hopping sequence is identified in which to transmit data. The data is transmitted at the identified communication frequency when that same frequency arises in the receiver frequency hopping sequence.

摘要翻译： 用于通过跳频传送消息并利用多个不同的跳频序列以便于消息或其他数据交换的系统，装置和方法。 提供从一组可用频率导出的发射机跳频序列。 接收机跳频序列也是从这些频率得出的。 发射机跳频序列与接收机跳频序列不同，至少在消息通信中将涉及各个序列的频率的顺序。 识别发射机跳频序列中的下一个频率以发送数据。 当在接收机跳频序列中出现相同的频率时，以所识别的通信频率发送数据。

公开(公告)号：US09735831B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US12564682

申请日：2009-09-22

申请人： Robert Juntunen ,  Steven Nichols ,  Kenneth Kidder

发明人： Robert Juntunen ,  Steven Nichols ,  Kenneth Kidder

IPC分类号： H04B1/7156 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04J3/06

CPC分类号： H04B1/7156 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B2001/71563 ,  H04J3/0658 ,  H04J3/0667 ,  H04W56/00

摘要： Systems, apparatuses and methods for synchronizing communication actions between multiple communication devices by accounting for discrepancies between timing functionality in communicating devices. A time value indicative of a remote device's view of current time is received. Where it is determined that the time value differs from a locally generated view of current time by at least an established amount, the range of time in which communications signals with the remote device will be monitored and transmitted is extended.

公开(公告)号：US08385384B1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12253772

申请日：2008-10-17

申请人： Kenneth Kidder ,  Steven Nichols ,  Robert Juntunen

发明人： Kenneth Kidder ,  Steven Nichols ,  Robert Juntunen

IPC分类号： H04B1/00

CPC分类号： H04W4/06

摘要： Systems, apparatuses and methods for selecting an appropriate frequency hopping sequence in a system of communicating devices. A random seed value is generated at the host device at its point of deployment. A frequency hopping sequence is generated using the random seed value. Other embodiments involve verifying whether the randomly generated seed value is indeed random in the operational vicinity.

摘要翻译： 用于在通信设备的系统中选择合适的跳频序列的系统，设备和方法。 主机设备在其部署点生成随机种子值。 使用随机种子值生成跳频序列。 其他实施例涉及在操作附近验证随机生成的种子值是否确实是随机的。

公开(公告)号：US08677342B1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US12253698

申请日：2008-10-17

申请人： Kenneth Kidder ,  Steven Nichols ,  Cary Leen

发明人： Kenneth Kidder ,  Steven Nichols ,  Cary Leen

IPC分类号： G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/177

CPC分类号： H04L41/0843 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/0856 ,  H04L41/0866

摘要： Systems, methods and apparatuses for replacing communication devices in a system. Configuration data of a replacement device (which may include a sub-part of the device) that is requesting inclusion in the system is received by a receiving device, which determines whether the received configuration data matches existing configuration data stored for an existing device currently included in the system. Upon identifying a match of the relevant configuration data, the device data associated with the existing device is identified, and replaced with device data of the replacement device, thereby effecting a one-step replacement of the existing device by providing the configuration data of the replacement device.

摘要翻译： 用于替换系统中的通信设备的系统，方法和装置。 请求包括在系统中的替换设备（其可以包括设备的子部分）的配置数据由接收设备接收，接收设备确定接收到的配置数据是否与当前包括的现有设备存储的现有配置数据相匹配 在系统中。 在识别相关配置数据的匹配时，识别与现有设备相关联的设备数据，并替换为替换设备的设备数据，从而通过提供替换设备的配置数据来实现现有设备的一步更换 设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060142130A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11023877

申请日：2004-12-24

申请人： Steven Nichols

发明人： Steven Nichols

IPC分类号： A63B71/00

CPC分类号： A63B21/00047 ,  A61H1/02 ,  A61H2203/0437 ,  A61H2203/0456 ,  A61H2205/10 ,  A63B2023/006 ,  A63B2208/0238 ,  A63B2208/0252

摘要： A size-adjustable hamstring device of unitary construction provides for easily, effectively, and efficiently exercising (stretching) the hamstrings. The device consists of a frame of unitary and is used in a prone position avoiding back strain. The device supplies means for supporting the user's foot and means for assuring that the user's leg is maintained in a straight position. Means for holding allows for ease in grasping the device so that the user is able to pull or push the device as desired. The means for supporting a foot, maintaining the leg in a straight position, and for holding may all be padded for increased ease of use and comfort. The frame is made of any readily available, strong, lightweight material, such as plastic or aluminum and it is contemplated that the device be made using a molding process to reduce the cost of manufacturing.

摘要翻译： 一体式结构的尺寸可调节的ham绳装置可以方便，有效，高效地运动（拉伸）腿筋。 该装置由一个整体的框架组成，并且在俯卧位使用，避免背部应变。 该装置提供用于支撑使用者脚的装置和用于确保使用者的腿保持在直立位置的装置。 用于保持的手段容易抓住装置，使得用户能够根据需要拉动或推动装置。 用于支撑脚，将腿保持在直立位置并用于保持的装置可以全部被填充以增加使用和舒适度。 框架由任何容易获得的，坚固的，轻质的材料（例如塑料或铝）制成，并且可以设想使用模制工艺制造该装置以降低制造成本。

公开(公告)号：US20070067518A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11223278

申请日：2005-09-09

申请人： Steven Nichols

发明人： Steven Nichols

IPC分类号： G06F13/00

CPC分类号： H04J3/0641 ,  H04L5/02 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/4135

摘要： A plurality of nodes are coupled via a serial data bus so that simultaneous transmission on the bus of a dominant state by at least one of the nodes and a recessive state by the other nodes results in the dominant state being detectable on the bus. A transition from a first state to a second state is repeatedly transmitted onto the bus from a node arbitrarily selected from the plurality of nodes. The first and second states are complementary states selected from the dominant and recessive states. The arbitrarily selected node is defined as the bit master. One or more of the nodes transmits onto the bus dominant and recessive states at a first predetermined time after each transition. The transmitted states representing respective dominant and recessive bits of an attempted message. The plurality of nodes detect dominant and recessive states of the bus at a second predetermined time after each transition. The sensed dominant and recessive states representing respective dominant and recessive bits of a detected message. Any of the one or more nodes that transmits a recessive bit at the first predetermined time and detects a dominant bit at the second predetermined time ceases transmission of bits onto the bus.

摘要翻译： 通过串行数据总线耦合多个节点，使得至少一个节点在主导状态的总线上的同时传输和其他节点的隐性状态导致总线上的主要状态是可检测的。 从第一状态到第二状态的转换从多个节点任意选择的节点重复发送到总线上。 第一和第二个州是从主导和隐性状态中选出的互补状态。 任意选择的节点被定义为位主机。 在每个转换之后的第一预定时间，一个或多个节点传送到总线主导和隐性状态。 发送状态表示尝试消息的相应的显性和隐性比特。 多个节点在每个转换之后的第二预定时间检测总线的主要和隐性状态。 感测到的显性和隐性状态表示检测到的消息的相应的显性和隐性位。 在第一预定时间发送隐性比特并且在第二预定时间检测出显性比特的一个或多个节点中的任何一个节点停止在总线上的比特传输。

公开(公告)号：US20120320949A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13570957

申请日：2012-08-09

申请人： Steven Nichols

发明人： Steven Nichols

IPC分类号： H04B1/713

CPC分类号： H04W52/0258 ,  H04W52/0248 ,  Y02D70/00

摘要： Systems, apparatuses and methods for managing message communications in systems employing frequency hopping. One method according to the invention involves transmitting a message via a frequency of a frequency hopping sequence, and determining when the same frequency will reoccur in the frequency hopping sequence. Relevant portions of the device enter a sleep mode, and the device emerges from the sleep mode when the frequency at which the message was transmitted reoccurs in the frequency hopping sequence. The device monitors for a response to the message via the frequency at which the message was transmitted when the frequency reoccurs in the frequency hopping sequence.

摘要翻译： 用于在采用跳频的系统中管理消息通信的系统，装置和方法。 根据本发明的一种方法包括经由跳频序列的频率发送消息，以及确定何时在跳频序列中将再次出现相同的频率。 设备的相关部分进入睡眠模式，并且当发送消息的频率在跳频序列中重现时，设备从睡眠模式中出现。 当频率在跳频序列中重现时，设备经由发送消息的频率监视对消息的响应。

公开(公告)号：US20080101420A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US12002384

申请日：2007-12-17

申请人： Steven Nichols

发明人： Steven Nichols

IPC分类号： H04J3/12

CPC分类号： G06F13/4282

摘要： A communication system has a number of nodes connected to a serial data bus. Nodes communicate with each other by transmitting dominant and recessive bits during bit intervals as taught by the CAN (controller area network) arbitration protocol. According to the CAN arbitration protocol, any dominant bit transmitted during a bit interval causes the bit value received to be a dominant bit regardless of the number of recessive bits being sent. The system is arranged so that two or more nodes each respond to a report query message sent by one of the nodes, with a report message sent simultaneously by each of the nodes. The headers (leading bits) of each of the report messages sent by nodes responding to a report query message are the same, allowing arbitration on a trailing node data field. This results in the message having the numerically largest (or smallest) node data field value to survive arbitration. Thus a number of nodes can be polled with a report query message and will respond by simultaneously sending each node's numerical data value with the largest or smallest of these data values received by the system's nodes.

摘要翻译： 通信系统具有连接到串行数据总线的多个节点。 节点通过在CAN（控制器局域网）仲裁协议教导的比特间隔期间发送主导和隐性比特来相互通信。 根据CAN仲裁协议，在位间隔期间发送的任何显性位使接收到的位值成为显性位，而不管发送的隐性位数如何。 系统被布置成使得两个或更多个节点各自响应由节点之一发送的报告查询消息，并且每个节点同时发送报告消息。 响应于报告查询消息的节点发送的每个报告消息的报头（前导位）是相同的，允许对尾随节点数据字段进行仲裁。 这导致具有数字最大（或最小）节点数据字段值的消息在仲裁中生存。 因此，可以使用报告查询消息来轮询多个节点，并且通过同时发送由系统节点接收的这些数据值中最大或最小的每个节点的数值数据值来进行响应。

公开(公告)号：US20060098682A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11316122

申请日：2005-12-22

申请人： Steven Nichols

发明人： Steven Nichols

IPC分类号： H04L12/413

CPC分类号： G06F13/376 ,  G06F13/374

摘要： A system has a plurality of nodes communicating with each other on a serial data path using dominant and recessive signal levels. A dominant signal level sent on the data path by any of the nodes creates a dominant signal level on the data path irrespective of the number of recessive signal levels sent by other nodes. The dominant and recessive signal levels form a series of bits organized into messages by the nodes. Each sending node senses the signal level on the data path bit by bit, and if different from that sent by that sending node, halts further sending of signal levels by that sending node. A priority value generator in each node provides a priority signal encoding a value whose magnitude indicates a relative priority. A message priority module in each node receives the priority signal, and stores the priority value in predetermined leading bits of the message to be sent.

公开(公告)号：US20050126038A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10733268

申请日：2003-12-12

申请人： Joseph Skaja ,  Kenneth Liu ,  David Preskar ,  Steven Nichols

发明人： Joseph Skaja ,  Kenneth Liu ,  David Preskar ,  Steven Nichols

IPC分类号： A43B13/18 ,  B29D35/12 ,  A43B13/00

CPC分类号： B29D35/122 ,  A43B13/181 ,  A43B23/0235 ,  A43B23/024 ,  A43B23/0255 ,  A43B23/026

摘要： Footwear and footwear structures are provided as well as methods for forming composite components for footwear or footwear structures. In forming the structures, two material layers are overlaid such that the two material layers are in contact with one another. The two material layers are heated to a forming temperature and are then vacuum-formed together to form a composite material layer in a three-dimensional form of the footwear structure. A provided footwear structure includes an upper and a sole assembly attached to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first material layer made of a thermoplastic, and a second material layer attached to the first material layer. The first material layer includes a recessed area including a flat support portion, and is transparent or translucent. The second material layer includes a portion that is positioned on a surface of the recessed area, and a color of the second material layer indicates a location and/or a function of the second material layer.

摘要翻译： 提供鞋类和鞋类结构以及用于形成用于鞋类或鞋类结构的复合部件的方法。 在形成结构时，将两个材料层重叠，使得两个材料层彼此接触。 将两个材料层加热至成形温度，然后一起真空成型，以形成三维形式的鞋类结构的复合材料层。 提供的鞋类结构包括附接到鞋面的鞋面和鞋底组件。 鞋底组件包括由热塑性塑料制成的第一材料层和附着到第一材料层的第二材料层。 第一材料层包括包括平坦支撑部分的凹陷区域，并且是透明或半透明的。 第二材料层包括位于凹陷区域的表面上的部分，第二材料层的颜色指示第二材料层的位置和/或功能。