公开(公告)号：US06907615B1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US09490882

申请日：2000-01-24

Applicant: Douglas Alexander ,  Tim Bucher ,  Stephen G. Perlman

Inventor： Douglas Alexander ,  Tim Bucher ,  Stephen G. Perlman

IPC: H04B1/20 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N21/4345 ,  H04B1/205 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N2005/4423

Abstract: Systems and methods for use in interconnecting consumer electronic devices in an entertainment system that allow for switching between composite video and S-video formats. The systems and methods support left audio, right audio, and can be selectively adapted to support either composite video or S-video signal formats. The systems and methods further allow for a determination that a consumer electronic device is connected, the type of device that is connected, and the type of signal format that is being utilized for the transmission.

Abstract translation: 用于互连娱乐系统中的消费电子设备的系统和方法，其允许在复合视频和S视频格式之间切换。 系统和方法支持左音频，右音频，并且可以选择性地适应于支持复合视频或S视频信号格式。 系统和方法还允许确定消费者电子设备被连接，连接的设备的类型以及正用于传输的信号格式的类型。

公开(公告)号：US6023585A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-08

申请号：US850846

申请日：1997-05-02

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Tim Bucher

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F13/10 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/4415 ,  Y10S707/99944

Abstract: A method is provided of installing device drivers in a host processing system coupled to a number of peripheral devices. At system initialization, the host processing system requests the peripheral devices to which it is coupled to each provide a device code for identifying the type of the peripheral device. The host processing system receives the device codes from the peripheral devices and transmits the device codes to a remote server over a network, such as the Internet. The remote server selects an appropriate device driver for each peripheral device from a plurality of stored device drivers based on the device codes received from the host processing system and then transmits the device drivers to the host processing system over the network. This driver download process is carried out with no intervention from the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在耦合到多个外围设备的主机处理系统中安装设备驱动程序的方法。 在系统初始化时，主机处理系统请求与其耦合的外围设备，每个外围设备提供用于识别外围设备类型的设备代码。 主机处理系统从外围设备接收设备代码，并通过诸如因特网的网络将设备代码发送到远程服务器。 远程服务器根据从主处理系统接收的设备代码，从多个存储的设备驱动器中为每个外围设备选择适当的设备驱动程序，然后通过网络将设备驱动程序发送到主机处理系统。 此驱动程序下载过程在用户无干预的情况下进行。

公开(公告)号：US06269481B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09500338

申请日：2000-02-08

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Tim Bucher

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F9445

CPC classification number: G06F9/4415 ,  Y10S707/99944

Abstract: A method is provided of installing device drivers in a host processing system coupled to a number of peripheral devices. At system initialization, the host processing system requests the peripheral devices to which it is coupled to each provide a device code for identifying the type of the peripheral device. The host processing system receives the device codes from the peripheral devices and transmits the device codes to a remote server over a network, such as the Internet. The remote server selects an appropriate device driver for each peripheral device from a plurality of stored device drivers based on the device codes received from the host processing system and then transmits the device drivers to the host processing system over the network. This driver download process is carried out with no intervention from the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在耦合到多个外围设备的主机处理系统中安装设备驱动程序的方法。 在系统初始化时，主机处理系统请求与其耦合的外围设备，每个外围设备提供用于识别外围设备类型的设备代码。 主机处理系统从外围设备接收设备代码，并通过诸如因特网的网络将设备代码发送到远程服务器。 远程服务器根据从主处理系统接收的设备代码，从多个存储的设备驱动器中为每个外围设备选择适当的设备驱动程序，然后通过网络将设备驱动程序发送到主机处理系统。 此驱动程序下载过程在用户无干预的情况下进行。

公开(公告)号：US5931949A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-03

申请号：US859833

申请日：1997-05-16

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Tim Bucher

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F13/10 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/266

Abstract: An expansion port for a processing system peripheral device provides for a system power down prior to connection of another device to the port. A number of devices in a processing system are connected in a daisy chain. One of the devices includes a power supply for supplying power to each of the devices. Each of the devices includes a segment of an enable circuit for enabling or disabling the power supply. Each of the devices further includes an expansion port for connecting the enable circuit and other signals to another device in the daisy chain. An access panel is provided to cover the expansion port when the port is not in use. When the access panel is closed a switch located at the expansion port and coupled to the enable circuit of the device is actuated in order to enable the power supply. When the access panel is not in place and no other device is connected to the expansion port, the switch is in a different position which causes the power supply to be disabled. If another device is properly connected to the expansion port, then the switch is in the first position to cause the power supply to be enabled, provided all other devices in the daisy chain are also properly connected. Accordingly, removal of an access panel on one of the devices while power to the system is on causes power to the system to be removed before another device can be connected to the expansion port, thus preventing damaging electrical transients from occurring upon connection to the expansion port.

Abstract translation: 用于处理系统外围设备的扩展端口在将另一设备连接到端口之前提供系统断电。 处理系统中的多个设备以菊花链连接。 其中一个设备包括用于向每个设备供电的电源。 每个设备包括用于启用或禁用电源的使能电路的段。 每个设备还包括用于将使能电路和其他信号连接到菊花链中的另一设备的扩展端口。 当端口不使用时，提供检修面板以覆盖扩展端口。 当检修面板关闭时，启动位于扩展端口并连接到设备的使能电路的开关，以便能够供电。 当检修面板不在位并且没有其他设备连接到扩展端口时，开关处于不同的位置，导致电源被禁用。 如果另一个设备正确连接到扩展端口，那么如果菊花链中的所有其他设备也正确连接，则交换机处于第一个位置，以启用电源。 因此，在对系统供电的同时，在其中一个设备上移除检修面板，导致在另一个设备可以连接到扩展端口之前将系统的功率去除，从而防止在连接到扩展时出现损坏的电气瞬变 港口。

公开(公告)号：US20050005270A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10822313

申请日：2004-04-12

Applicant: Tim Bucher ,  Tim Sullivan

Inventor： Tim Bucher ,  Tim Sullivan

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/64 ,  G06F8/61 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/34

Abstract: A service distribution system configured to provide initial and follow-up services to a local device over a distributed data connection. Initial services include downloading software packages and installing them on the device that is remote with respect to the service distribution system. Follow-up services include subscribing to receive updates or notifications about a particular product when they become available. The system analyzes the hardware resources available on the remote device in order to only offer services that are compatible with the remote device's resources. In addition, the system has the ability to analyze the software and hardware resources available on the remote device and suggest available services that would enhance the already existing resources on the remote device. The system is configured to receive new software from an outlet that would enable it to offer new services.

Abstract translation: 配置为通过分布式数据连接向本地设备提供初始和后续服务的服务分配系统。 初始服务包括下载软件包并将其安装在相对于服务分发系统的远程设备上。 后续服务包括在可用时订阅接收有关特定产品的更新或通知。 系统分析远程设备上可用的硬件资源，以便仅提供与远程设备资源兼容的服务。 此外，该系统还能够分析远程设备上可用的软件和硬件资源，并提供可增强远程设备上现有资源的可用服务。 该系统被配置为从一个插座接收新的软件，使其能够提供新的服务。

公开(公告)号：US20120233686A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13482125

申请日：2012-05-29

Applicant: James A. Savage ,  Tim Bucher

Inventor： James A. Savage ,  Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F21/20

CPC classification number: H04L63/101 ,  G06F21/41 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08

Abstract: The communications management systems manage access to a local area network or network content by external users, applications, and devices. The systems and methods are implemented on a network appliance to manage content within the network and facilitate content transmission through a firewall that separates the network from a larger networking environment, such as the World Wide Web.

Abstract translation: 通信管理系统管理外部用户，应用和设备对局域网或网络内容的访问。 系统和方法在网络设备上实现以管理网络内的内容，并且通过将网络与诸如万维网的较大网络环境分离的防火墙来促进内容传输。

公开(公告)号：US08214481B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US11030449

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: James A. Savage ,  Tim Bucher

Inventor： James A. Savage ,  Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L63/101 ,  G06F21/41 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08

Abstract: The inventive communications management systems manage access to a local area network or network content by external users, applications, and devices. The systems and methods are implemented on a network appliance to manage content within the network and facilitate content transmission through a firewall that separates the network from a larger networking environment, such as the World Wide Web. Other applications operating on the network appliance are made firewall aware so that existing network appliance identity schemes can be used to also control gate access to and from the network, to and from applications that run on the network appliance, and to and from other applications that run on the local network. Because the firewall is integrated closely with other application on the network appliance, after the external user is granted access to the network, network applications can control and terminate access through the firewall as desired.

Abstract translation: 本发明的通信管理系统通过外部用户，应用和设备来管理对局域网或网络内容的访问。 系统和方法在网络设备上实现以管理网络内的内容，并且通过将网络与诸如万维网的较大网络环境分离的防火墙来促进内容传输。 在网络设备上运行的其他应用程序被防火墙感知，使得现有的网络设备身份方案可以用于控制到网络，从网络设备上运行的应用程序以及来自在网络设备上运行的应用程序以及从其他应用程序 在本地网络上运行。 由于防火墙与网络设备上的其他应用程序紧密集成，因此外部用户被授权访问网络后，网络应用程序可根据需要控制和终止通过防火墙的访问。

公开(公告)号：US07624189B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11032366

申请日：2005-01-10

Applicant: Tim Bucher

Inventor： Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L63/083 ,  G06F17/30067 ,  H04L67/1095

Abstract: Remotely communicating data between computers or devices across a wide area network for purposes of redundancy or collaboration. A service brokers the transfer of data between an initiating computer and a destination device, thereby establishing a peer-to-peer architecture by which data of the initiating computer can be stored remotely on the destination device. The process begins as the initiating computer issues a request for permission to store the data remotely on an identified destination device. The permission is granted if the initiating computer properly identifies the destination device using information, such as a network address or a password, that is privately communicated between the users of the destination device and the initiating computer. Accordingly, substantially any computer user having access to the Internet can achieve remote backup of data and remote collaboration of data with the assistance of a trusted third party who also is registered with the service.

Abstract translation: 为了冗余或协作的目的，在广域网之间的计算机或设备之间远程传输数据。 服务代理在发起计算机和目的地设备之间传输数据，从而建立对等体系结构，通过该对等体系结构，可以将远程地存储在目的地设备上的起始计算机的数据。 该过程开始于起始计算机向所识别的目的地设备发出远程存储数据的许可请求。 如果启动计算机使用在目的地设备的用户和启动计算机之间私有地传达的信息（诸如网络地址或密码）正确地识别目的地设备，则授予许可。 因此，基本上任何具有访问因特网的计算机用户可以在也被服务注册的受信任的第三方的协助下实现数据的远程备份和数据的远程协作。

公开(公告)号：US07392542B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US10928567

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Tim Bucher

Inventor： Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F21/564 ,  G06F21/568 ,  H04L63/145

Abstract: Post-infection virus protection through data restoration using mirrored data that has been obtained prior to the virus infection. A network appliance in a network mirrors the data of a number of computers in an ongoing manner. An anti-virus module of the network appliance scans data received from a computer to determine whether the computer is infected by a virus. If no virus is identified, the network appliance uses the received data to update a mirrored copy of the computer's data. If, however, the network appliance identifies a virus, the mirrored copy is not updated. Instead, the previous mirrored copy, which represents a pre-infection state of the data, is used to restore the infected computer to its pre-infection state. In this manner, a single copy of an anti-virus utility executed at the network appliance can protect an arbitrary number of computers, which do not require their own anti-virus software.

Abstract translation: 通过使用在病毒感染之前获得的镜像数据进行数据恢复后感染后病毒保护。 网络中的网络设备以持续的方式反映多台计算机的数据。 网络设备的防病毒模块扫描从计算机接收的数据，以确定计算机是否被病毒感染。 如果未识别病毒，则网络设备将使用接收到的数据更新计算机数据的镜像副本。 但是，如果网络设备识别病毒，则镜像副本不会更新。 相反，以前的镜像副本（代表数据的预感染状态）用于将受感染的计算机恢复到其预感染状态。 以这种方式，在网络设备上执行的防病毒实用程序的单个副本可以保护任意数量的不需要自己的防病毒软件的计算机。

公开(公告)号：US09021090B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13482125

申请日：2012-05-29

Applicant: James A. Savage ,  Tim Bucher

Inventor： James A. Savage ,  Tim Bucher

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/41

CPC classification number: H04L63/101 ,  G06F21/41 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/08

Abstract: The communications management systems manage access to a local area network or network content by external users, applications, and devices. The systems and methods are implemented on a network appliance to manage content within the network and facilitate content transmission through a firewall that separates the network from a larger networking environment, such as the World Wide Web.

Abstract translation: 通信管理系统管理外部用户，应用和设备对局域网或网络内容的访问。 系统和方法在网络设备上实现以管理网络内的内容，并且通过将网络与诸如万维网的较大网络环境分离的防火墙来促进内容传输。