公开(公告)号：US20060282416A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11415857

申请日：2006-05-01

申请人： William Gross ,  Thomas McGovern ,  Paul Pangaro ,  Jason Levine

发明人： William Gross ,  Thomas McGovern ,  Paul Pangaro ,  Jason Levine

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F16/951

摘要： An search apparatus including a field for entering a search term, and a display area for displaying a search result. The search apparatus is displayed together with a current page on a web browser, and a search result of a search can be displayed in the search apparatus. As such, the current page displayed on the web browser does not necessarily change after the search has been performed.

摘要翻译： 一种搜索装置，包括用于输入搜索项的字段和用于显示搜索结果的显示区域。 搜索装置与网页浏览器上的当前页面一起显示，并且可以在搜索装置中显示搜索的搜索结果。 因此，在执行搜索之后，网页浏览器上显示的当前页面不一定会发生变化。

公开(公告)号：US20060064411A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11234769

申请日：2005-09-22

申请人： William Gross ,  Thomas McGovern ,  Reed Sturtevant

发明人： William Gross ,  Thomas McGovern ,  Reed Sturtevant

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F16/9535 ,  G06F16/90324 ,  G06F16/951

摘要： A system and method for ranking search results based on a series of attributes derived from the behavior of past searchers is disclosed. The attributes provide a measure of the relevancy between a search query and a URL, file, or other resource based on its relevancy to prior users. The system comprises (1) an attribute database including a plurality of prior search terms or phases; a first set of resources associated with each of the queries; and the attributes, i.e., metrics, characterizing the relevance of the first set of resources to the queries; and (2) a search processor adapted to identify a second set of resources determined to be relevant to a user query; rank each of the second set of resources based on the metrics associated with the query and resource; and provide the user with the search results ranked in accordance the metrics and displayed in a manner to increase the utility of the results for the user.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种基于从过去搜索者的行为导出的一系列属性对搜索结果进行排名的系统和方法。 这些属性基于与先前用户的相关性来提供搜索查询与URL，文件或其他资源之间的相关性的度量。 该系统包括（1）包括多个先前搜索项或相位的属性数据库; 与每个查询相关联的第一组资源; 以及表征第一组资源与查询的相关性的属性，即度量; （2）搜索处理器，适于识别被确定为与用户查询相关的第二资源集合; 基于与查询和资源相关联的度量来对第二组资源进行排序; 并向用户提供根据度量排列的搜索结果，并以增加用户的结果效用的方式显示。

公开(公告)号：US07009503B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10804500

申请日：2004-03-19

申请人： William Gross

发明人： William Gross

IPC分类号： B60Q1/00

CPC分类号： B60Q9/008 ,  B60Q1/343

摘要： An automobile collision warning system includes a sensor system configured to generate a sensor signal corresponding to at least a first sensed object in the vicinity of the automobile. A processor is coupled to the sensor system, wherein the processor is configured to determine if a potential collision risk exists based on the sensor signal and to generate a corresponding collision warning signal. A turn signal inhibition apparatus coupled to the processor configured to inhibit movement of a turn signal stalk in response to the collision warning signal, to thereby warn an automobile operator of the potential collision.

摘要翻译： 汽车碰撞警告系统包括被配置为产生对应于汽车附近的至少第一检测对象的传感器信号的传感器系统。 处理器耦合到所述传感器系统，其中所述处理器被配置为基于所述传感器信号来确定是否存在潜在的碰撞风险并且产生相应的碰撞警告信号。 一个转向信号抑制装置，被耦合到处理器，该处理器被配置成阻止响应于碰撞警告信号的转向信号杆的移动，从而警告汽车操作者潜在的碰撞。

公开(公告)号：US20050010563A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10844980

申请日：2004-05-13

申请人： William Gross ,  Charlie McElfresh ,  Steven Colwell ,  Mark Goodstein

发明人： William Gross ,  Charlie McElfresh ,  Steven Colwell ,  Mark Goodstein

IPC分类号： G06F17/30 ,  G06F7/00

CPC分类号： G06F16/951

摘要： A search system comprises code. The code, when executed, is configured to generate a search mode interface including a search field, a list area for displaying a list of search result items, and a view area for displaying at least a portion of the contents of a selected search item. The code, when executed, is further configured to transmit a search query entered into the search field to an Internet search application. The code, when executed, is further configured to display search results received from the Internet search application. The code, when executed, is further configured to automatically retrieve webpages corresponding to at least a portion of the search results. The code, when executed, is further configured to display at least a portion of a first retrieved webpage in the view area at least partly in response to a selection of an item in the search results. The code, when executed, is further configured to detect a change of user focus from the list area to the view area. The search system further comprises an accounting module configured to record the change of focus from the list area to the view area. The accounting module is further configured to apply a charge to an account associated with the webpage displayed in the view area at lest partly in response to the change of focus.

摘要翻译： 搜索系统包括代码。 代码被执行时被配置为生成包括搜索字段，用于显示搜索结果项目列表的列表区域和用于显示所选择的搜索项目的至少一部分内容的查看区域的搜索模式界面。 代码在被执行时被进一步配置成将输入到搜索字段中的搜索查询传送到因特网搜索应用。 该代码在执行时被进一步配置为显示从因特网搜索应用程序接收到的搜索结果。 该代码在执行时被进一步配置为自动检索与至少一部分搜索结果相对应的网页。 所述代码在执行时还被配置为至少部分地响应于所述搜索结果中的项目的选择来在所述视图区域中显示第一检索到的网页的至少一部分。 该代码在执行时进一步被配置为检测用户焦点从列表区域到视图区域的改变。 搜索系统还包括计费模块，被配置为将焦点的改变从列表区域记录到视图区域。 会计模块还被配置为对与显示在视图区域中的网页相关联的帐户应用费用，部分地响应于焦点的改变。

公开(公告)号：US20150095363A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14507519

申请日：2014-10-06

申请人： William Gross ,  Steven Lee Colwell

发明人： William Gross ,  Steven Lee Colwell

IPC分类号： G06F17/30 ,  H04L12/58

CPC分类号： G06F17/30985 ,  G06F17/30861 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06F17/30964 ,  H04L51/22

摘要： The present invention provides for quick and efficient searching. One embodiment includes a first instruction configured to read at least a first search string and a second search string entered into a same first search field, and a second instruction configured to incrementally filter search results to locate at least a first document that has a least a first word that begins with the first string and a second word that begins with the second string.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了快速有效的搜索。 一个实施例包括被配置为读取至少第一搜索字符串和输入到相同的第一搜索字段的第二搜索字符串的第一指令，以及被配置为递增地过滤搜索结果以定位至少第一文档的第二指令，该第一文档具有至少一个 第一个字以第一个字符串开头，第二个字以第二个字符串开头。

公开(公告)号：US08613278B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-24

申请号：US12413449

申请日：2009-03-27

申请人： Porter Arbogast ,  William Gross ,  Steve Schell

发明人： Porter Arbogast ,  William Gross ,  Steve Schell

IPC分类号： F03G7/00

CPC分类号： F03G6/003 ,  F02C1/05 ,  F03G6/04 ,  F24S10/30 ,  F24S10/45 ,  F24S10/80 ,  F24S20/20 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/46

摘要： A receiver system for harnessing solar radiation. Embodiments of a receiver system include a receiver including one or more receiver elements, each receiver element including: a plurality of transparent tubes including a first tube and at least one second tube at least partially within the first tube; a first passage interposed between the first tube and the at least one second tube, the first passage having an inlet and an outlet; a second passage within the at least one second tube, the second passage having an inlet and an outlet; and an absorber in the at least one second tube, the absorber adapted to absorb the solar radiation. In some embodiments, a receiver further includes a housing having at least one transparent portion, the housing configured to enclose the plurality of receiver elements, whereby a third passage is formed between the first tube and the housing.

摘要翻译： 用于利用太阳辐射的接收器系统。 接收机系统的实施例包括一个包括一个或多个接收器元件的接收器，每个接收器元件包括：多个透明管，包括第一管和至少部分在第一管内的至少一个第二管; 插入在所述第一管和所述至少一个第二管之间的第一通道，所述第一通道具有入口和出口; 在所述至少一个第二管内的第二通道，所述第二通道具有入口和出口; 以及在所述至少一个第二管中的吸收器，所述吸收器适于吸收太阳辐射。 在一些实施例中，接收器还包括壳体，该壳体具有至少一个透明部分，所述壳体构造成封闭多个接收器元件，由此在第一管和壳体之间形成第三通道。

公开(公告)号：US20110268311A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12932779

申请日：2011-03-04

申请人： Alec Hudnut ,  William Gross

发明人： Alec Hudnut ,  William Gross

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： A47L15/0063 ,  A47J37/00 ,  A47L15/4293 ,  A47L2401/03 ,  A47L2401/04 ,  A47L2401/34 ,  A47L2501/26 ,  A47L2501/30 ,  A47L2501/34 ,  D06F39/005 ,  F25D2400/361

摘要： The invention is generally related to the systems and methods through which household appliances can provide intuitive and enhanced interactivity through visual inputs. In particular, the disclosure presents methods relating to control of a household appliance, such as a microwave or a refrigerator, via recognition of visual indicia, such as graphics, text, and the like, using a visual sensor such as a camera.

公开(公告)号：US07903838B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11038714

申请日：2005-01-20

申请人： Alec Hudnut ,  William Gross

发明人： Alec Hudnut ,  William Gross

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： A47L15/0063 ,  A47J37/00 ,  A47L15/4293 ,  A47L2401/03 ,  A47L2401/04 ,  A47L2401/34 ,  A47L2501/26 ,  A47L2501/30 ,  A47L2501/34 ,  D06F39/005 ,  F25D2400/361

摘要： The invention is generally related to the systems and methods through which household appliances can provide intuitive and enhanced interactivity through visual inputs. In particular, the disclosure presents methods relating to control of a household appliance, such as a microwave or a refrigerator, via recognition of visual indicia, such as graphics, text, and the like, using a visual sensor such as a camera.

摘要翻译： 本发明通常涉及家用电器可以通过视觉输入提供直观和增强的交互性的系统和方法。 具体地，本公开通过使用诸如相机的视觉传感器通过识别诸如图形，文本等的视觉标记来呈现与家用电器（例如微波炉或冰箱）的控制有关的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080195603A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US12005979

申请日：2007-12-27

申请人： William Gross ,  Tom McGovern

发明人： William Gross ,  Tom McGovern

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F16/338 ,  G06F16/334 ,  G06F16/951

摘要： A search apparatus includes a search engine administrator configured to receive at least one bid from a plurality of sponsors, each bid corresponding to a fee to be paid by a corresponding one of the sponsors for placement of an associated listing; and a search engine configured to receive a query from a user, identify a plurality of documents relevant to the query based, at least in part, on the bid of at least one of the plurality of sponsors, and generate a search results page with a listing for each of the identified documents, wherein display placement of each listing relative to other listings is based, at least in part, on the bid of at least one of the plurality of sponsors.

摘要翻译： 搜索装置包括搜索引擎管理器，其被配置为从多个赞助者接收至少一个投标，每个投标对应于由相应的一个赞助商支付的用于放置相关联的列表的费用; 以及搜索引擎，被配置为从用户接收查询，至少部分地基于所述多个赞助者中的至少一个的出价来识别与所述查询相关的多个文档，并且生成具有 列出每个所识别的文档，其中每个列表相对于其他列表的显示布置至少部分地基于多个赞助者中的至少一个的投标。

公开(公告)号：US20080133487A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11972563

申请日：2008-01-10

申请人： William Gross ,  Steven Lee Colwell

发明人： William Gross ,  Steven Lee Colwell

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30985 ,  G06F17/30861 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06F17/30964 ,  H04L51/22

摘要： The present invention provides for quick and efficient searching. One embodiment includes a first instruction configured to read at least a first search string and a second search string entered into a same first search field, and a second instruction configured to incrementally filter search results to locate at least a first document that has a least a first word that begins with the first string and a second word that begins with the second string.