公开(公告)号：US09661142B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US13348402

申请日：2012-01-11

Applicant: Guna Duraisamy Gunasekar ,  Mayel Espino ,  Richard G. Moore ,  Michael B. Freeman ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr. ,  Paul A. Roberts

Inventor： Guna Duraisamy Gunasekar ,  Mayel Espino ,  Richard G. Moore ,  Michael B. Freeman ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr. ,  Paul A. Roberts

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  H04M3/56 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04Q3/00 ,  H04L12/18

CPC classification number: H04M3/567 ,  G06F17/289 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  H04L12/1818 ,  H04L12/1827 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H04M2203/2061 ,  H04N7/152 ,  H04Q3/0045 ,  H04Q2213/1324 ,  H04Q2213/13248

Abstract: An approach is provided for supporting multi-media conferencing. Textual information (e.g., text associated with a presentation) is received for display during a conference session to multiple participants. For a particular participant, configuration information corresponding to the participant specifies language assistance for the textual information. Language assistance involves augmenting the textual information according to the configuration information for comprehension of the textual information by the particular participant. In one embodiment, the augmented textual information includes language translation of the textual information. Additionally, the augmented textual information can encompass definitions of terms, including acronyms. The augmented textual information is forwarded for display to the participant during the conference session.

公开(公告)号：US08638198B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US12956924

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Earl W. Vanderhoff ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

Inventor： Earl W. Vanderhoff ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/44227

Abstract: An exemplary method includes a universal remote control device detecting user input requesting that the universal remote control device be operated in a learning mode, initiating, in response to the user input, operation of the universal remote control device in the learning mode, receiving, during the operation of the universal remote control device in the learning mode, a device code via an inter-device communication, and automatically configuring, in response to the receiving of the device code via the inter-device communication, the universal remote control device for remotely controlling a target device associated with the device code. Corresponding systems, methods, and apparatuses are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性方法包括：通用遥控装置，用于检测用户输入，要求通用遥控装置在学习模式下操作;响应于用户输入启动通用遥控装置在学习模式下的操作; 通用遥控设备在学习模式下的操作，通过设备间通信的设备代码，并且响应于经由设备间通信的设备代码的接收而自动配置用于远程的通用遥控设备 控制与设备代码相关联的目标设备。 还公开了相应的系统，方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US08140980B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US10903590

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Guna Duraisamy Gunasekar ,  Mayel Espino ,  Richard G. Moore ,  Michael B. Freeman ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr. ,  Paul A. Roberts

Inventor： Guna Duraisamy Gunasekar ,  Mayel Espino ,  Richard G. Moore ,  Michael B. Freeman ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr. ,  Paul A. Roberts

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/567 ,  G06F17/289 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  H04L12/1818 ,  H04L12/1827 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H04M2203/2061 ,  H04N7/152 ,  H04Q3/0045 ,  H04Q2213/1324 ,  H04Q2213/13248

Abstract: An approach is provided for supporting multi-media conferencing. Textual information (e.g., text associated with a presentation) is received for display during a conference session to multiple participants. For a particular participant, configuration information corresponding to the participant specifies language assistance for the textual information. Language assistance involves augmenting the textual information according to the configuration information for comprehension of the textual information by the particular participant. In one embodiment, the augmented textual information includes language translation of the textual information. Additionally, the augmented textual information can encompass definitions of terms, including acronyms. The augmented textual information is forwarded for display to the participant during the conference session.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种支持多媒体会议的方法。 接收文本信息（例如，与演示文稿相关联的文本），以在会议期间向多个参与者显示。 对于特定参与者，对应于参与者的配置信息指定文本信息的语言辅助。 语言辅助包括根据用于理解特定参与者的文本信息的配置信息来增加文本信息。 在一个实施例中，增强的文本信息包括文本信息的语言翻译。 此外，增强的文本信息可以包括术语的定义，包括首字母缩略词。 在会议期间，增加的文本信息被转发以供参与者显示。

公开(公告)号：US06697472B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09678520

申请日：2000-10-03

Applicant: David Jordan ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

Inventor： David Jordan ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

IPC: H04M1700

CPC classification number: H04M1/66

Abstract: To prevent fraud perpetrators from using a public pay telephone to illicitly collect account numbers, authorization codes or personal identification numbers from an unsuspecting user of the telephone, the instant invention disables the keypad of the telephone if an incoming call is being received at the time that the handset is lifted from the phone by the user. In one method, the ringing signal and the off-hook condition are detected and a control output is provided which disengages the dialing tone generating circuits of the telephone until the handset is placed back on-hook. According to an alternative method, after the handset is lifted, a dial tone is sensed and evaluated by a dial tone discriminator to determine whether the dial tone is likely to be a valid dial tone from a legitimate service provider. If the dial tone is determined to be invalid, then the keypad of the telephone is disabled until the handset is placed back on-hook.

Abstract translation: 为了防止欺诈犯罪者使用公共付费电话从电话的不知情的用户非法收取帐号，授权码或个人识别号码，本发明如果在接收到来电时正在接收到电话的键盘， 手机由用户从手机中取出。 在一种方法中，检测振铃信号和摘机状态，并提供控制输出，使电话的拨号音产生电路脱离，直到手机放回挂机。 根据一种替代方法，在手机被提升之后，由拨号音鉴别器感测和评估拨号音，以确定拨号音是否可能是来自合法服务提供商的有效拨号音。 如果拨号音被确定为无效，则电话的键盘被禁用，直到手机被挂回。

公开(公告)号：US5513311A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-30

申请号：US251533

申请日：1994-05-31

Applicant: Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

Inventor： Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06F15/21

CPC classification number: G06T11/60

Abstract: A method and system for efficiently creating connections between a new graphic object and at least one of a plurality of existing graphic objects displayed within a graphic editor. In response to a placement of a new graphic object in a location within the graphic editor, each existing graphic object within the plurality of graphic objects located within a predetermined distance from the new graphic object is identified. A connection is automatically created between the new object and each identified existing graphic object. A position for each identified existing graphic object is determined, wherein the position for each identified existing graphic object is determined with respect to the location of the new graphic object. A logical function between the new graphic object and a identified existing graphic object is established in response to a creation of a connection between the new graphic object and the identified existing graphic object, wherein the established logical function is a type of logical function that is determined by the position of the identified existing graphic object with respect to the new graphic object, wherein connections between graphic objects are efficiently created.

Abstract translation: 一种用于有效地创建新图形对象与在图形编辑器内显示的多个现有图形对象中的至少一个之间的连接的方法和系统。 响应于在图形编辑器内的位置放置新的图形对象，识别位于距离新图形对象预定距离内的多个图形对象内的每个现有图形对象。 在新对象和每个已识别的现有图形对象之间自动创建连接。 确定每个识别的现有图形对象的位置，其中针对新图形对象的位置确定每个识别的现有图形对象的位置。 响应于新图形对象和所识别的现有图形对象之间的连接的创建，建立新图形对象和识别出的现有图形对象之间的逻辑功能，其中所建立的逻辑功能是确定的一种逻辑功能 通过所识别的现有图形对象相对于新图形对象的位置，其中有效地创建图形对象之间的连接。

公开(公告)号：US5448679A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-05

申请号：US999509

申请日：1992-12-30

Applicant: Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

Inventor： Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

IPC: G10L19/00 ,  G10L11/06 ,  G10L21/04 ,  G10L9/00

CPC classification number: G10L25/93 ,  G10L21/04

Abstract: A method and system for creating a compressed data representation of a human speech utterance which may be utilized to accurately regenerate the human speech utterance. First, the location and occurrence of each period of silence, voiced sound and unvoiced sound within the speech utterance is detected. Next, a single representative data frame which may be repetitively utilized to approximate each voiced sound is iteratively determined, along with the duration of each voiced sound. The spectral content of each unvoiced sound, along with variations in the amplitude thereof is also determined. A compressed data presentation is then created which includes encoded representations of a duration of each period of silence, a duration and single representative data frame for each voiced sound and a spectral content and amplitude variations for each unvoiced sound. The compressed data representation may then be utilized to regenerate the speech utterance without substantial loss in intelligibility.

Abstract translation: 一种用于创建人类语音发音的压缩数据表示的方法和系统，其可用于准确地再生人类语音发音。 首先，检测出每一段沉默时期的位置和发生情况，发出语音中的声音和清音。 接下来，迭代地确定可以重复利用每个有声声音的单个代表性数据帧以及每个浊音的持续时间。 还确定了每个清音的频谱含量以及其振幅的变化。 然后创建压缩数据呈现，其包括每个静音声音的每个周期的持续时间的编码表示，每个浊音的持续时间和单个代表性数据帧以及每个清音的频谱内容和幅度变化。 然后可以利用压缩数据表示来再现语音话语，而不会在可理解性方面实质上损失。

公开(公告)号：US09002977B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US12983174

申请日：2010-12-31

Applicant: Gwendolyn M. Thaxter ,  Brian F. Roberts ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr. ,  Donald H. Relyea

Inventor： Gwendolyn M. Thaxter ,  Brian F. Roberts ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr. ,  Donald H. Relyea

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/02 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G06F15/0291 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F2203/04803

Abstract: Exemplary methods and systems for distributing and accessing content associated with an e-Book are disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes a content management subsystem receiving data representative of additional content associated with a particular passage of an e-Book from a first e-reader device and transmitting the data representative of the additional content to a second e-Book reader device for presentation in conjunction with the particular passage of the e-Book. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于分发和访问与电子书相关联的内容的示例性方法和系统。 一种示例性方法包括内容管理子系统，其接收表示与第一电子阅读器设备的电子书的特定通道相关联的附加内容的数据，并将表示附加内容的数据发送到第二电子书阅读器设备以用于呈现 结合电子书的特定通过。 还公开了相应的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US08760496B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US12912038

申请日：2010-10-26

Applicant: Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

Inventor： Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

IPC: H04N13/04 ,  H04N15/00 ,  H04N5/278

CPC classification number: H04N13/30 ,  H04N13/183 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N13/398 ,  H04N2013/40

Abstract: An exemplary method includes an adjunct content presentation system including adjunct content within a first image of a media content instance and a second image of the media content instance by setting a pixel value of a first group of pixels included in the first image and a pixel value of a second group of pixels included in the second image and corresponding to the first group of pixels to each be greater than a predetermined neutral pixel value, including the adjunct content within a compensating image by setting a pixel value of a third group of pixels included in the compensating image and corresponding to the first and second groups of pixels to be less than the predetermined neutral pixel value, and presenting the first image, the second image, and the compensating image. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性方法包括通过设置包括在第一图像中的第一组像素的像素值和像素值的附加内容呈现系统，该附加内容呈现系统包括媒体内容实例的第一图像内的附加内容和媒体内容实例的第二图像 包括在所述第二图像中并且对应于所述第一组像素的第二组像素中的每一个大于预定中性像素值，包括通过设置包括第三组像素的像素值的补偿图像内的附加内容 在补偿图像中并且对应于第一和第二组像素小于预定中性像素值，并且呈现第一图像，第二图像和补偿图像。 还公开了相应的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US08689105B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12347828

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: William Christopher Hardy ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

Inventor： William Christopher Hardy ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H04M7/0084 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/2236 ,  H04M7/006

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for monitoring perceived quality of a packet-switched voice service in a network. The method includes the step of receiving a packetized voice communication via the packet-switched voice service. At least one objective measurement is obtained from the received packetized voice communication. User perceived quality of voice data is derived from the at least one objective measurement. The user perceived quality of voice data is provided to a user. The steps of receiving, obtaining, deriving, and providing are performed in real-time.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监视网络中分组交换语音服务的感知质量的系统和方法。 该方法包括经由分组交换语音服务接收分组语音通信的步骤。 从接收的分组语音通信中获得至少一个目标测量。 语音数据的用户感知质量是从至少一个客观测量得出的。 用户感觉到语音数据的质量被提供给用户。 接收，获取，导出和提供的步骤是实时执行的。

公开(公告)号：US08130922B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12482127

申请日：2009-06-10

Applicant: Shanyu Ger ,  Ayat Alihassan ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

Inventor： Shanyu Ger ,  Ayat Alihassan ,  Frank A. McKiel, Jr.

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/493 ,  H04M1/72536 ,  H04M2242/04

Abstract: An emergency contact platform provides emergency contact services where usual communications have been disrupted. The emergency contact platform may include a server to receive registration information including a phone number associated with a phone when communication using the phone is impracticable. The server may also be configured to receive an information request identifying the phone number. The emergency contact platform may also include a database to store the received registration information. The server may be also configured to perform a lookup in the database based on the phone number and provide a result of the lookup based on the received information request.

Abstract translation: 紧急联系平台提供紧急联系服务，通常的通信中断。 紧急联系平台可以包括服务器，以在使用电话的通信是不可行的时接收包括与电话相关联的电话号码的注册信息。 服务器还可以被配置为接收标识电话号码的信息请求。 紧急联系平台还可以包括用于存储所接收的注册信息的数据库。 服务器还可以被配置为基于电话号码在数据库中执行查找，并且基于接收的信息请求提供查找的结果。