公开(公告)号：WO2008144740A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：PCT/US2008/064387

申请日：2008-05-21

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  RYAN, Thomas, A. ,  ZEHR, Gregg, Elliott ,  KIRALY, Kenneth, P. ,  LATTYAK, John ,  RYKOV, Michael, V. ,  BAJAJ, Girish, Bansilal ,  SLEZAK, James, C. ,  ZAGORIE, Aviram ,  MOORE, Richard ,  CHEUNG, Kevin, R. ,  FRUCHTERMAN, Thomas, M., J. ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  TOMAY, Beryl ,  DESAI, Ajay, M. ,  TAN, Tim ,  SMITH, Brandon, J. ,  BEHM, Bradley, Jeffery ,  WOOD, Brent, Eric ,  GUO, Xiaotian ,  ROSEMAN, Neil, C. ,  SAXTON, Jon

Inventor： RYAN, Thomas, A. ,  ZEHR, Gregg, Elliott ,  KIRALY, Kenneth, P. ,  LATTYAK, John ,  RYKOV, Michael, V. ,  BAJAJ, Girish, Bansilal ,  SLEZAK, James, C. ,  ZAGORIE, Aviram ,  MOORE, Richard ,  CHEUNG, Kevin, R. ,  FRUCHTERMAN, Thomas, M., J. ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  TOMAY, Beryl ,  DESAI, Ajay, M. ,  TAN, Tim ,  SMITH, Brandon, J. ,  BEHM, Bradley, Jeffery ,  WOOD, Brent, Eric ,  GUO, Xiaotian ,  ROSEMAN, Neil, C. ,  SAXTON, Jon

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/10 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F17/30613 ,  G06F2221/0797 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/32

Abstract: An item-providing system supplies items to a user device for consumption at the user device via communication infrastructure. In one illustrative implementation, the communication infrastructure may rely, in part, on wireless communication. The device may correspond to a book reader device or other type of device.

Abstract translation: 项目提供系统通过通信基础设施向用户设备提供物品以供用户设备消费。 在一个说明性实现中，通信基础设施可以部分地依赖于无线通信。 设备可以对应于书本阅读器设备或其他类型的设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2008042858A3

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：PCT/US2007080103

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: AMAZON TECH INC ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  ZHAO DAVID ,  CHAN ADRIAN T K ,  WANG CHIEH ,  RYKOV MICHAEL V

Inventor： GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  ZHAO DAVID ,  CHAN ADRIAN T K ,  WANG CHIEH ,  RYKOV MICHAEL V

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/346 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/14

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for continuously displaying image pages of digital content (400) which are available over a network. More specifically, the method and system enables a user to view image pages in a continuous manner while a limited number of image pages are being downloaded at a given time. Several image pages (420) which are adjacent to the image page(s) the user is currently viewing may be stored in temporary memory. The image pages in the temporary memory are utilized so that, within the image pages, the user can move the displayed image pages up and down without experiencing any discontinuation. In order to ensure continuous display throughout the entire digital content, the next possible set of image pages is constantly determined and obtained to update the current set of image pages (420) in the temporary memory.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于连续显示可通过网络获得的数字内容（400）的图像页面的方法和系统。 更具体地，该方法和系统使得用户能够在给定时间下载有限数量的图像页面的同时以连续的方式查看图像页面。 与用户正在观看的图像页面相邻的几个图像页面（420）可以被存储在临时存储器中。 利用临时存储器中的图像页面，使得在图像页面内，用户可以上下移动显示的图像页面而不会经历任何中断。 为了确保在整个数字内容中的连续显示，不断地确定和获得下一个可能的图像集合以更新临时存储器中的当前图像集合（420）。

公开(公告)号：WO2007121029A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：PCT/US2007/064616

申请日：2007-03-22

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  COATH, Adam, Brian ,  AKALIN, Frederick, Ziya Ramos ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  SHAGAM, Joshua

Inventor： COATH, Adam, Brian ,  AKALIN, Frederick, Ziya Ramos ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  SHAGAM, Joshua

IPC: G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G06K9/72 ,  G06K9/6807 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G09G5/28

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for converting a scanned-in electronic image into a token-based file. The method includes generally five steps. First, various tokens (i.e., graphical units) are identified in the electronic image. Second, the identified tokens having similar shapes are classified together to form a token group, to thereby form multiple token groups, each including one or more tokens having similar shapes. Third, in each token group, a representative token is found, which morphologically represents the shapes of tokens included in the group. Fourth, each representative token is converted into a vectorized token, which is a mathematical representation of the shape of the representative token. Fifth, each of the vectorized tokens is associated with the positions of the tokens in the electronic image represented by the vectorized token. Thus, upon rendering, the vectorized token is displayed to thereby create a page image consisting only of clean images of vectorized tokens.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机实现的方法，用于将扫描的电子图像转换为基于令牌的文件。 该方法通常包括五个步骤。 首先，在电子图像中识别各种令牌（即，图形单元）。 其次，具有相似形状的所识别的令牌被分类在一起以形成令牌组，从而形成多个令牌组，每个令牌组包括具有相似形状的一个或多个令牌。 第三，在每个令牌组中，找到代表性的令牌，其形态上表示组中包括的令牌的形状。 第四，每个代表性标记被转换为向量化标记，它是代表性标记的形状的数学表示。 第五，矢量化标记中的每一个与由矢量化令牌表示的电子图像中的令牌的位置相关联。 因此，在渲染时，显示向量化令牌，从而创建仅由矢量化令牌的清晰图像组成的页面图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2007117932A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：PCT/US2007/064661

申请日：2007-03-22

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  SHAGAM, Joshua ,  AKALIN, Frederick, Ziya, Ramos ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  COATH, Adam, Brian

Inventor： SHAGAM, Joshua ,  AKALIN, Frederick, Ziya, Ramos ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  COATH, Adam, Brian

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06F17/211

Abstract: An electrical connection assembly of a medical device includes at least one conductive sidewalls mounted in a fixed position to a module base; the sidewall may be electrically coupled to a feedthrough wire. The assembly further includes at least one resilient member to apply a spring force against a connector element of a lead connector when the connector element is positioned adjacent to the conductive sidewall. The spring force of the resilient member causes electrical coupling between the connector element and the conductive sidewall.

Abstract translation: 医疗装置的电连接组件包括安装在模块底座的固定位置的至少一个导电侧壁; 侧壁可以电耦合到馈通线。 组件还包括至少一个弹性构件，当连接器元件邻近导电侧壁定位时，该弹性构件将弹簧力施加到引线连接器的连接器元件上。 弹性构件的弹簧力引起连接器元件和导电侧壁之间的电耦合。

公开(公告)号：WO2007117932A8

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：PCT/US2007064661

申请日：2007-03-22

Applicant: AMAZON TECH INC ,  SHAGAM JOSHUA ,  AKALIN FREDERICK ZIYA RAMOS ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  COATH ADAM BRIAN

Inventor： SHAGAM JOSHUA ,  AKALIN FREDERICK ZIYA RAMOS ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  COATH ADAM BRIAN

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06F17/211

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for creating an image-based reflowable file. The image-based reflowable file is configured to automatically adapt itself to be rendered on various sized displays and windows, by permitting the lines of reflow objects to "reflow" according to the given size of a display or window. The method includes receiving. First, an image of content having reflow objects and identifying bounding regions to enclose a reflow object contained in the image. A reflow object baseline for each of the reflow objects is then identified, and the position of each of the bounding regions containing the reflow objects is determined, relative to the image and also relative to the corresponding reflow object baseline. The size of each of the bounding regions is then determined, for example in terms of width and height, and stored.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于创建基于图像的可回流文件的计算机实现的方法。 基于图像的可回流文件被配置为通过允许回流对象线根据显示器或窗口的给定大小“回流”，自动适应自己呈现在各种尺寸的显示器和窗口上。 该方法包括接收。 首先，具有回流对象的内容的图像，并且识别包围在图像中的回流对象的边界区域。 然后识别每个回流对象的回流对象基线，并且相对于图像以及相对于相应的回流对象基线确定包含回流对象的每个边界区域的位置。 然后确定每个边界区域的尺寸，例如在宽度和高度方面，并存储。

公开(公告)号：WO2007121029A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：PCT/US2007064616

申请日：2007-03-22

Applicant: AMAZON TECH INC ,  COATH ADAM BRIAN ,  AKALIN FREDERICK ZIYA RAMOS ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  SHAGAM JOSHUA

Inventor： COATH ADAM BRIAN ,  AKALIN FREDERICK ZIYA RAMOS ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  SHAGAM JOSHUA

IPC: G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G06K9/72 ,  G06K9/6807 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G09G5/28

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for converting a scanned-in electronic image into a token-based file. The method includes generally five steps. First, various tokens (i.e., graphical units) are identified in the electronic image. Second, the identified tokens having similar shapes are classified together to form a token group, to thereby form multiple token groups, each including one or more tokens having similar shapes. Third, in each token group, a representative token is found, which morphologically represents the shapes of tokens included in the group. Fourth, each representative token is converted into a vectorized token, which is a mathematical representation of the shape of the representative token. Fifth, each of the vectorized tokens is associated with the positions of the tokens in the electronic image represented by the vectorized token. Thus, upon rendering, the vectorized token is displayed to thereby create a page image consisting only of clean images of vectorized tokens.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机实现的方法，用于将扫描的电子图像转换为基于令牌的文件。 该方法通常包括五个步骤。 首先，在电子图像中识别各种令牌（即，图形单元）。 其次，具有相似形状的所识别的令牌被分类在一起以形成令牌组，从而形成多个令牌组，每个令牌组包括一个或多个具有相似形状的令牌。 第三，在每个令牌组中，找到代表性的标记，其形态上表示组中包括的令牌的形状。 第四，每个代表性标记被转换为一个向量化标记，它是代表性标记的形状的数学表示。 第五，矢量化标记中的每一个与由向量化令牌表示的电子图像中的令牌的位置相关联。 因此，在渲染时，显示向量化令牌，从而创建仅由矢量化令牌的清晰图像组成的页面图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2008083316A2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：PCT/US2007089105

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: AMAZON TECH INC ,  RYAN THOMAS A ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  LATTYAK JOHN

Inventor： RYAN THOMAS A ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  LATTYAK JOHN

IPC: G06F17/21

CPC classification number: G06F17/211

Abstract: A method of presenting a digital work includes displaying a portion of the digital work on a display screen (100) under a set of display conditions, and providing one or more invariant location reference identifiers (300) corresponding to the portion of the digital work on the display screen. The invariant location reference identifiers (300) are separate from the digital work, and each invariant location reference identifier is provided along with the corresponding portion of the digital work, regardless of the display conditions under which the portion of the digital work is displayed.

Abstract translation: 呈现数字作品的方法包括在一组显示条件下在显示屏幕（100）上显示一部分数字作品，以及提供对应于数字作品部分的一个或多个不变位置参考标识符（300） 显示屏幕。 不变位置参考标识符（300）与数字作品分开，并且与数字作品的对应部分一起提供每个不变位置参考标识符，而不管显示数字作品的一部分的显示条件如何。

公开(公告)号：WO2008042858A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2007/080103

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  ZHAO, David ,  CHAN, Adrian, T., K. ,  WANG, Chieh ,  RYKOV, Michael, V.

Inventor： GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  ZHAO, David ,  CHAN, Adrian, T., K. ,  WANG, Chieh ,  RYKOV, Michael, V.

IPC: G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/346 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/14

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for continuously displaying image pages of digital content which are available over a network. More specifically, the method and system enables a user to view image pages in a continuous manner while a limited number of image pages are being downloaded at a given time. Several image pages which are adjacent to the image page(s) the user is currently viewing may be stored in temporary memory. The image pages in the temporary memory are utilized so that, within the image pages, the user can move the displayed image pages up and down without experiencing any discontinuation. In order to ensure continuous display throughout the entire digital content, the next possible set of image pages is constantly determined and obtained to update the current set of image pages in the temporary memory.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于连续显示可通过网络获得的数字内容的图像页的方法和系统。 更具体地，该方法和系统使得用户能够在给定时间下载有限数量的图像页面的同时以连续的方式查看图像页面。 与用户正在观看的图像页面相邻的几个图像页面可以存储在临时存储器中。 利用临时存储器中的图像页面，使得在图像页面内，用户可以上下移动显示的图像页面而不会经历任何中断。 为了确保在整个数字内容中的连续显示，不断地确定和获得下一个可能的图像集合以更新临时存储器中的当前图像页面集合。

公开(公告)号：WO2008121586A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/057829

申请日：2008-03-21

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  SIEGEL, Hilliard, B. ,  RYAN, Thomas, A. ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  LATTYAK, John

Inventor： SIEGEL, Hilliard, B. ,  RYAN, Thomas, A. ,  GOODWIN, Robert, L. ,  LATTYAK, John

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/20 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G06F17/22 ,  G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/25 ,  G06F17/26 ,  G06F17/27 ,  G06F17/28

CPC classification number: G06F17/3002 ,  G06F17/241 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  G06F17/30884 ,  G06F21/10

Abstract: A digital work may be annotated using an eBook reader device (300). Upon receiving (706) an annotation relating to a specific portion of the digital work, an invariant location reference identifier (500) corresponding to the specified portion of the digital work may be appended (710) to the annotation. The annotation may then be stored (712) in association with the digital work for later reference. In some instances, an annotation may be presented (618) on an eBook reader device upon receipt (612) of a valid authorization credential granting access to the annotation.

Abstract translation: 可以使用电子书阅读器设备（300）注释数字作品。 在接收（706）与数字作品的特定部分相关的注释时，可以向注释附加对应于数字作品的指定部分的不变位置参考标识符（500）（710）。 然后可以与数字作品相关联地存储注释（712）以备以后参考。 在某些情况下，在接收（612）授予访问注释的有效授权凭证之后，可以在电子书阅读器设备上呈现注释（618）。

公开(公告)号：WO2007117932A3

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2007064661

申请日：2007-03-22

Applicant: AMAZON TECH INC ,  SHAGAM JOSHUA ,  AKALIN FREDERICK ZIYA RAMOS ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  COATH ADAM BRIAN

Inventor： SHAGAM JOSHUA ,  AKALIN FREDERICK ZIYA RAMOS ,  GOODWIN ROBERT L ,  COATH ADAM BRIAN

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06F17/211

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for creating an image-based reflowable file. The image-based reflowable file is configured to automatically adapt itself to be rendered on various sized displays and windows, by permitting the lines of reflow objects to "reflow" according to the given size of a display or window. The method includes receiving. First, an image of content having reflow objects and identifying bounding regions to enclose a reflow object contained in the image. A reflow object baseline for each of the reflow objects is then identified, and the position of each of the bounding regions containing the reflow objects is determined, relative to the image and also relative to the corresponding reflow object baseline. The size of each of the bounding regions is then determined, for example in terms of width and height, and stored.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于创建基于图像的可回流文件的计算机实现的方法。 基于图像的可回流文件被配置为通过允许回流对象的行根据显示器或窗口的给定尺寸“回流”来自动适应其自身以在各种尺寸的显示器和窗口上呈现。 该方法包括接收。 首先，获得具有回流对象并识别包围图像中包含的回流对象的边界区域的内容的图像。 然后识别每个回流对象的回流对象基线，并且相对于图像并且还相对于对应的回流对象基线确定包含回流对象的每个边界区域的位置。 然后例如根据宽度和高度确定并存储每个边界区域的大小。