公开(公告)号：US06670974B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09415656

申请日：1999-10-12

申请人： Russell F. McKnight ,  Glen J. Anderson ,  Joseph G. Richard ,  Michael J. Calvillo ,  Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Russell F. McKnight ,  Glen J. Anderson ,  Joseph G. Richard ,  Michael J. Calvillo ,  Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G09G500

CPC分类号： G06F17/30905

摘要： A system and method for generating a persistent usage context is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of generating a persistent usage context includes monitoring usage of an information handling system and generating a first representation corresponding to a first item of usage and a second representation corresponding to at least one of the first item of usage and a second item of usage. The first representation and second representation are communicated so as to communicate an association of the first representation to the second representation and to enable a determination of at least one of the prior usage and current usage of an information handling system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于生成持久使用情境的系统和方法。 在示例性实施例中，生成持久使用上下文的方法包括监视信息处理系统的使用并且生成对应于第一使用项目的第一表示和对应于第一使用项目中的至少一个的第二表示，以及 第二项使用。 传送第一表示和第二表示，以便传达第一表示与第二表示的关联，并且能够确定信息处理系统的先前使用和当前使用中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US06614450B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09261659

申请日：1999-03-03

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G09G500

CPC分类号： G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/147 ,  Y10S715/963

摘要： An information display system is disclosed. The information display system includes a display connected to a controller and a network interface. The information display system is capable of changing the information processed by the system through a network interface or directly through an input/output device connected to the system. The present invention is directed to an information display system. An information display system for scheduling the utilization of a facility, comprising a controller connected to a display and a network interface. A method for scheduling the utilization of a facility is also disclosed. The method comprises displaying scheduling information, controlling the information on the display, and interfacing the controller with a network interface for coupling the information display system to a network to a remote device. A system for coordinating and displaying information regarding the utilization of a facility is also disclosed. The system comprising a server and an information display system connected to the server. The information display system comprising a display for displaying information a controller for controlling said display a network interface, coupled to said controller, for coupling the information display system to a network to a remote device and wherein the display is disposed proximal to the facility such that scheduling information for the facility transmitted from the remote device over the network to the information display system is capable of being displayed on the display.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种信息显示系统。 信息显示系统包括连接到控制器和网络接口的显示器。 信息显示系统能够通过网络接口或直接通过连接到系统的输入/输出设备来改变系统处理的信息。 本发明涉及信息显示系统。 一种用于调度设施的利用的信息显示系统，包括连接到显示器的控制器和网络接口。还公开了一种用于调度设施的利用的方法。 该方法包括显示调度信息，控制显示器上的信息，以及将控制器与用于将信息显示系统耦合到网络的网络接口连接到远程设备。一种用于协调和显示关于设施利用的信息的系统是 也披露。 该系统包括连接到服务器的服务器和信息显示系统。 该信息显示系统包括用于显示信息的显示器，用于控制所述显示器的耦合到所述控制器的网络接口，用于将所述信息显示系统耦合到网络到远程设备，并且其中所述显示器设置在所述设施的近侧，使得 通过网络从远程设备传送到信息显示系统的设施的调度信息能够被显示在显示器上。

公开(公告)号：US5856819A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-05

申请号：US639702

申请日：1996-04-29

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G09F9/35 ,  G09G3/36

CPC分类号： G09F9/35

摘要： A bi-directional presentation display device for displaying an image visible to an audience on both sides of the display device. The display device has a pair of screens, each defining an image surface which face in generally opposite directions relative to one another. The display includes a power means for providing power to the pair of screens. A reflective element is disposed between the screens for aiding in illuminating the screens. A single light source concurrently illuminates the screens for displaying an image on the pair of image surfaces.

摘要翻译： 一种双向呈现显示装置，用于在显示装置的两侧显示对观众可见的图像。 显示装置具有一对屏幕，每个屏幕限定相对于彼此大致相反方向的图像表面。 显示器包括用于向一对屏幕提供电力的功率装置。 反射元件设置在屏幕之间以帮助照亮屏幕。 单个光源同时照亮用于在一对图像表面上显示图像的屏幕。

公开(公告)号：US07487252B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US09991090

申请日：2001-11-16

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04W28/06 ,  H04L12/4612 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W48/08

摘要： A method and apparatus that interactively determine which data is exchanged between two networks or devices operating on the networks and the order in which the data is transferred. One of the networks can be a vehicle area network. The determination is capable of being based on one or more data criteria, including file size, user access, device interaction, user preferences, history of use, and so on. The available time in which to communicate is forecasted so that the appropriate data can be transmitted. It is emphasized that this abstract is being provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow examiners and other searchers to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, as promised by the rules of the Patent Office.

摘要翻译： 交互地确定在网络上运行的两个网络或设备之间交换哪些数据的方法和装置以及数据传送的顺序。 其中一个网络可以是车辆区域网络。 该确定能够基于一个或多个数据标准，包括文件大小，用户访问，设备交互，用户偏好，使用历史等。 预测通信的可用时间，以便可以传输适当的数据。 需要强调的是，提供这个摘要是为了符合要求抽象的规则，允许审查员和其他搜索者快速确定技术披露的主题。 提交的谅解是，根据专利局的规则，它不会被用来解释或限制索赔的范围或意义。

公开(公告)号：US06246397B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US08903487

申请日：1997-07-30

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G09G500

CPC分类号： G09G1/167 ,  G09G2330/04

摘要： The prohibition of screen saver computer program activation based on storage device activity is disclosed. The screen saver program is activated by the operating system of the computer after a period of inactivity of at least one storage device (such as a hard disk drive) has been detected. In an alternative embodiment, the screen saver program is activated by the operating system of computer after both a period of inactivity of at least one storage device and at least one input device (such as a keyboard) have been detected.

摘要翻译： 公开了禁止基于存储设备活动的屏幕保护程序计算机程序激活。 在检测到至少一个存储设备（例如硬盘驱动器）的一段时间不活动之后，屏幕保护程序由计算机的操作系统激活。 在替代实施例中，在检测到至少一个存储设备和至少一个输入设备（例如键盘）的一段时间之后，屏幕保护程序由计算机的操作系统激活。

公开(公告)号：US5978214A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US14796

申请日：1998-01-28

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H05K7/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0231 ,  H01H2207/048 ,  Y10T29/417

摘要： An adjustably mounted infrared device for an electronic device is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is a computer. The computer has a housing and an integral infrared device. The housing has a plurality of surfaces to protect at least a processor within the housing. The integral infrared device is mounted adjustably to the housing to permit positioning of the device in a desired direction independent of movement of the housing. Other embodiments of the invention include a computer keyboard, a computer printer, and a computer monitor, each having such an integral infrared device mounted adjustably thereto to permit position of the device in a desired direction without movement of the keyboard, the printer or the monitor, respectively.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于电子设备的可调节安装的红外装置。 本发明的一个实施例是计算机。 计算机具有外壳和整体式红外线装置。 壳体具有多个表面以保护壳体内的至少一个处理器。 整体式红外线装置被可调节地安装到壳体上，以允许装置在所需方向上定位，而与壳体的运动无关。 本发明的其他实施例包括计算机键盘，计算机打印机和计算机监视器，每个具有这样一体的红外装置，其可调整地安装在其上，以允许设备在期望方向上的位置，而不会移动键盘，打印机或监视器 ， 分别。

公开(公告)号：US06630634B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US09238751

申请日：1999-01-28

申请人： Michael R. Flannery ,  Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Michael R. Flannery ,  Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G08C2100

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543

摘要： A cursor is provided which has a cursor body and a lens holding portion. The lens holding portion has a liquid crystal display screen therein, adapted for use as a lens. Multiple cross-hairs can be displayed on the lens using the liquid crystal display screen, and can also be modified to display supplemental information on the liquid crystal display. At least two sensors can also be coupled with the cursor for re-orienting the cursor, and adjusting the displayed cross-hairs on the liquid crystal display relative to the orientation.

摘要翻译： 提供具有光标主体和透镜保持部分的光标。 透镜保持部分具有适于用作透镜的液晶显示屏。 可以使用液晶显示屏在镜头上显示多个十字线，并且还可以修改以在液晶显示器上显示补充信息。 至少两个传感器也可以与光标耦合以重新定向光标，并且相对于取向调整液晶显示器上显示的十字线。

公开(公告)号：US06317593B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US08695925

申请日：1996-08-12

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： H04M342

CPC分类号： H04M1/72566 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72577 ,  H04M19/045 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04W52/0258 ,  Y02D70/26

摘要： A programmable cellular telephone activates selected functions based on a user modifiable schedule, The user stores schedule information in a schedule table for automatic function activation/deactivation. A controller controls all cellular telephone functions, and comprises a memory and a clock. The controller also comprises an automatic scheduler which activates and deactivates cellular telephone functions according to the entries in the schedule table. Cellular telephone functions are activated and deactivated either manually or when the automatic scheduler is enabled and the real time corresponds with the scheduled time in the schedule table. By using the scheduler, a user can select time periods when calls are receivable without having to remember to turn on the cellular phone, extending battery life and minimizing unwanted interruptions.

摘要翻译： 可编程蜂窝电话基于用户可修改的时间表激活所选择的功能。用户将时间表信息存储在用于自动功能激活/去激活的调度表中。 控制器控制所有的蜂窝电话功能，并且包括存储器和时钟。 控制器还包括根据调度表中的条目激活和停用蜂窝电话功能的自动调度器。 蜂窝电话功能被手动激活和禁用，或者当启用自动调度程序并且实时对应于调度表中的预定时间时。 通过使用调度器，用户可以选择呼叫可接收的时间段，而不必记住打开蜂窝电话，延长电池寿命并最小化不必要的中断。

公开(公告)号：US5781405A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US720460

申请日：1996-09-30

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H05K7/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0231 ,  H01H2207/048 ,  Y10T29/417

摘要： An adjustably mounted infrared device for an electronic device is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is a computer. The computer has a housing and an integral infrared device. The housing has a plurality of surfaces to protect at least a processor within the housing. The integral infrared device is mounted adjustably to the housing to permit positioning of the device in a desired direction independent of movement of the housing. Other embodiments of the invention include a computer keyboard, a computer printer, and a computer monitor, each having such an integral infrared device mounted adjustably thereto to permit position of the device in a desired direction without movement of the keyboard, the printer or the monitor, respectively. The infrared device is contained within a casing. The casing is rotatably mounted by a pair of pegs which fit into a pair of holes located within the housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于电子设备的可调节安装的红外装置。 本发明的一个实施例是计算机。 计算机具有外壳和整体式红外线装置。 壳体具有多个表面以保护壳体内的至少一个处理器。 整体式红外线装置被可调节地安装到壳体上，以允许装置在所需方向上定位，而与壳体的运动无关。 本发明的其他实施例包括计算机键盘，计算机打印机和计算机监视器，每个具有这样一体的红外装置，其可调整地安装在其上，以允许设备在期望方向上的位置，而不会移动键盘，打印机或监视器 ， 分别。 红外线装置包含在壳体内。 外壳通过一对钉子可转动地安装，该栓钉装配在位于壳体内的一对孔中。

公开(公告)号：US07206429B1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US09862766

申请日：2001-05-21

申请人： Stephen P. Vossler

发明人： Stephen P. Vossler

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R1/1033 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R2201/103 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  H04R2225/61

摘要： An audio player is constructed in an ear module fully supported by the ear. The ear module is an in ear canal device, or ear bud with a clip that securely attaches it to the ear. The ear module contains all components required for storing and playing digitized audio such as MP3, RealAudio, WMA or ASF. The ear module is coupled to a hub that is also fully supported by the ear. The hub comprises a micro controller and connectors for receiving digitized audio. The hub has a connector hub from which peripheral devices are supportable.

摘要翻译： 一个音频播放器被构造在完全由耳朵支撑的耳朵模块中。 耳朵模块是耳道装置，或具有固定在耳朵上的夹子的耳塞。 耳机模块包含存储和播放MP3，RealAudio，WMA或ASF等数字音频所需的所有组件。 耳模组耦合到也被耳朵完全支撑的毂。 集线器包括用于接收数字化音频的微控制器和连接器。 集线器具有连接器集线器，外围设备可从该连接器集线器支持。