公开(公告)号：US08558723B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US12897467

申请日：2010-10-04

Applicant: Ian N. Robinson ,  April Slayden Mitchell ,  Mark C. Solomon

Inventor： Ian N. Robinson ,  April Slayden Mitchell ,  Mark C. Solomon

IPC: H03M11/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0238

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to updating a keyboard configuration. A keyboard configuration may be determined. The keys may be assigned a meaning based on the determined configuration where groups of adjacent keys are assigned the same meaning. An image for each of the keys may be determined based on the assigned meaning, and the determined image may be displayed on the keyboard keys.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例涉及更新键盘配置。 可以确定键盘配置。 可以基于确定的配置分配键，其中相邻键的组被分配相同的含义。 可以基于所分配的含义来确定每个键的图像，并且可以在键盘上显示所确定的图像。

公开(公告)号：US08340258B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12848021

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Mary G Baker ,  Ian N Robinson ,  Mitchell Trott

Inventor： Mary G Baker ,  Ian N Robinson ,  Mitchell Trott

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04L65/00 ,  H04L65/1066

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method, comprising the steps of: determining using data from a sensing device, when a moveable obscuring structure is in a closed position. When the obscuring structure is in the closed position, the transmission of accessible images captured by an image capture device at the location of a local user is to remote user locations in a video conference session is prevented.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种计算机实现的方法，包括以下步骤：当可移动模糊结构处于关闭位置时，确定使用来自感测装置的数据。 当遮蔽结构处于关闭位置时，防止在本地用户的位置处由图像捕获设备捕获的可访问图像的传输是视频会议会话中的远程用户位置。

公开(公告)号：US08331577B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12250982

申请日：2008-10-14

Applicant: Geoff Lyon ,  Mehrban Jam ,  Ian N Robinson

Inventor： Geoff Lyon ,  Mehrban Jam ,  Ian N Robinson

IPC: G10K11/175 ,  G10K11/178 ,  F01N1/06 ,  G10K11/00 ,  H03B29/00 ,  F01N1/00

CPC classification number: G10K11/178 ,  G10K2210/1053 ,  G10K2210/11 ,  G10K2210/112

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure for the electronic device and a duct extending from an interior to an exterior of the enclosure to exhaust airflow from the enclosure. The electronic device further includes an active noise control mechanism. The active noise control mechanism includes an internal sensor, an external sensor, and an acoustic wave generator. The internal sensor is arranged within the enclosure to sense a noise and generate an internal sensor output, and the external sensor is arranged outside of the enclosure to detect sounds and generate an external sensor output. Based on the internal sensor output and the external sensor output, the acoustic wave generator generates an acoustic wave within the duct to reduce the noise.

Abstract translation: 电子设备包括用于电子设备的外壳和从外壳的内部延伸到外部的管道以从外壳排出气流。 电子设备还包括主动噪声控制机构。 主动噪声控制机构包括内部传感器，外部传感器和声波发生器。 内部传感器布置在外壳内以感测噪声并产生内部传感器输出，外部传感器布置在外壳外部以检测声音并产生外部传感器输出。 基于内部传感器输出和外部传感器输出，声波发生器在管道内产生声波以减少噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20120274736A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13097753

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Ian N. Robinson ,  Mary G. Baker ,  Ramin Samadani

Inventor： Ian N. Robinson ,  Mary G. Baker ,  Ramin Samadani

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04L65/1083 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/4053 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating each participant's focus of attention in a video conference are described. In one aspect, a method for communicating where each participant's attention is focused in a video conference includes receiving each remote participant's video and audio streams and focus of attention data, based on the remote participant's head location. The at least one remote participant's video streams are presented in separate viewing areas of the local participant's display. The viewing areas presenting the remote participants are modified to indicate to the local participant each remote participant's focus of attention, based on the focus of attention data.

Abstract translation: 描述了在视频会议中传达每个参与者的关注焦点的方法和系统。 一方面，一种用于在每个参与者的注意力集中在视频会议中进行通信的方法包括基于远程参与者的头部位置来接收每个远程参与者的视频和音频流以及关注数据的焦点。 至少一个远程参与者的视频流被呈现在本地参与者的显示器的单独的观看区域中。 根据注意力数据的重点，修改呈现远程参与者的观看区域，以向当地参与者指示每个远程参与者的关注焦点。

公开(公告)号：US20120274575A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13066975

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: Mark C. Solomon ,  April Slayden Mitchell ,  Ian N. Robinson ,  Glenn A. Wong

Inventor： Mark C. Solomon ,  April Slayden Mitchell ,  Ian N. Robinson ,  Glenn A. Wong

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G2340/14 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  G09G2380/02

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to display device having a first display plane, a second display lane, and a curved area between the first and second display planes. The first and second planes and the curved area form a continuous display surface having four edges. Only three of the four edges are viewable by a user when viewing one of the first and second display planes.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的示例实施例涉及具有第一显示平面，第二显示通道和第一和第二显示平面之间的弯曲区域的显示设备。 第一和第二平面和弯曲区域形成具有四个边缘的连续显示表面。 当观看第一和第二显示平面之一时，用户只能看到四个边缘中的三个边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20120262537A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13089112

申请日：2011-04-18

Applicant: Mary G. Baker ,  Ian N. Robinson ,  Ramin Samadani

Inventor： Mary G. Baker ,  Ian N. Robinson ,  Ramin Samadani

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/152 ,  H04N2007/145

Abstract: Methods and systems for using portable electronic devices in video conferences are disclosed. In one aspect, a method receives each remote participant's audio data stream and at least one video stream over a network and arranges the video streams in a data structure that describes the location of each video stream's associated viewing area within a virtual meeting space. The method blends audio streams into a combined audio of the remote participants. The method presents at least one viewing area on the portable device display to be viewed by the local participant, and changes the at least one viewing area to be presented on the portable device display based on cues provided by the operator.

Abstract translation: 公开了在视频会议中使用便携式电子设备的方法和系统。 在一个方面，一种方法通过网络接收每个远程参与者的音频数据流和至少一个视频流，并将视频流布置在描述虚拟会议空间内的每个视频流的相关观看区域的位置的数据结构中。 该方法将音频流混合到远程参与者的组合音频中。 该方法在便携式设备显示器上呈现至少一个观看区域，以由本地参与者观看，并且基于由操作者提供的提示来改变将呈现在便携式设备显示器上的至少一个观看区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120099250A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13018171

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Ian N. Robinson ,  April Slayden Mitchell ,  Mark C. Solomon

Inventor： Ian N. Robinson ,  April Slayden Mitchell ,  Mark C. Solomon

IPC: H05K7/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1615 ,  G06F1/1637

Abstract: A display that includes a rotatable display screen is described. The rotatable display screen for operating in at least a transparent background screen mode and an opaque background screen mode. The rotatable display screen has a first and second surface. The display further includes a support structure for supporting the rotatable display screen in at least a first and a second position.

Abstract translation: 描述包括可旋转显示屏幕的显示器。 可旋转显示屏幕，用于至少在透明背景屏幕模式和不透明背景屏幕模式下操作。 可旋转显示屏具有第一和第二表面。 显示器还包括用于在至少第一和第二位置支撑可旋转显示屏的支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US20120026274A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12848021

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Mary G. Baker ,  Ian N. Robinson ,  Mitchell Trott

Inventor： Mary G. Baker ,  Ian N. Robinson ,  Mitchell Trott

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04L65/00 ,  H04L65/1066

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method, comprising the steps of: determining using data from a sensing device, when a moveable obscuring structure is in a closed position. When the obscuring structure is in the closed position, the transmission of accessible images captured by an image capture device at the location of a local user is to remote user locations in a video conference session is prevented.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种计算机实现的方法，包括以下步骤：当可移动模糊结构处于关闭位置时，确定使用来自感测装置的数据。 当遮蔽结构处于关闭位置时，防止在本地用户的位置处由图像捕获设备捕获的可访问图像的传输是视频会议会话中的远程用户位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110246631A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12751115

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Mary G. Baker ,  Ian N. Robinson

Inventor： Mary G. Baker ,  Ian N. Robinson

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: In one embodiment, a group is provided and a connection is assigned to the group. Online events involving a user and the connection are tracked. The connection is removed from the group upon passage of a period.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，提供组并且将连接分配给组。 跟踪涉及用户和连接的在线事件。 连接在一段时间内从组中删除。

公开(公告)号：US20110072370A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12992101

申请日：2008-05-20

Applicant: April S. Mitchell ,  Ian N. Robinson

Inventor： April S. Mitchell ,  Ian N. Robinson

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F9/451

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology, a method [300] of modifying a user interface of a device, are described. In one embodiment, a user interaction attribute profile for a device is accessed [305]. The user interface of the device is then modified based on the user interaction attribute profile [310].

Abstract translation: 描述了本技术的各种实施例，一种修改设备的用户界面的方法[300]。 在一个实施例中，访问用于设备的用户交互属性简档[305]。 然后基于用户交互属性配置文件修改设备的用户界面[310]。