公开(公告)号：US07386512B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-10

申请号：US09635735

申请日：2000-08-09

Applicant: Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

Inventor： Nizar Allibhoy ,  L. Dane Elliott ,  Joaquin Fernandez-Silva ,  Stephen M. Johnson

IPC: G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  G06Q20/027 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q20/3821 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: An improved interactive network system is provided that allows the Network Operator to control the transfer of information to and from the network end users, the system preferably using triggers or markers embedded within the programming broadcast to users via the network. As a consequence of this system, the Network Operator is able to efficiently garner revenues from third parties transacting business over the network and to control the look and feel of programming offered to network users. Additionally the system can be used as a means of limiting network access, filtering programming, providing on-screen graphics or audible signals for particular programming types or providers, bookmarking programming, profiling network users, targeting advertising, and simplifying network transactions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的交互式网络系统，其允许网络运营商控制向网络终端用户传送信息和从网络终端用户传送信息，系统优选地使用经由网络向嵌入在节目播放中的触发器或标记嵌入用户。 作为该系统的结果，网络运营商能够有效地获得来自第三方通过网络交易业务的收入，并控制向网络用户提供的节目的外观和感觉。 此外，该系统可用作限制网络访问，过滤程序设计，为特定编程类型或提供者提供屏幕图形或声音信号，书签编程，分析网络用户，定位广告和简化网络事务的手段。

公开(公告)号：US20070286737A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11550712

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: Stephen M. Johnson

Inventor： Stephen M. Johnson

IPC: F04B49/00

CPC classification number: F04D15/0088 ,  F04B51/00

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for more accurately monitoring and determining pump failure. The apparatus and system include at least a power circuit, a current sensing circuit, alarm circuit and a controller. The controller is connectable to and receives an input from the current sensing circuit. The controller is configured to calculate a baseline operating current, current thresholds and operating conditions affecting the operation of the pump. The alarm circuit is connectable to and receives outputs from the controller, and provides alarm indications corresponding to operating conditions determined by the controller.

Abstract translation: 一种用于更准确地监测和确定泵故障的装置，系统和方法。 该装置和系统至少包括电源电路，电流检测电路，报警电路和控制器。 控制器可连接到并接收来自电流检测电路的输入。 控制器被配置为计算影响泵的操作的基准工作电流，电流阈值和操作条件。 报警电路可连接并接收控制器的输出，并提供与由控制器确定的操作条件对应的报警指示。

公开(公告)号：US06772433B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US09185179

申请日：1998-11-03

Applicant: Mike L. LaJoie ,  Joseph G. Buehl ,  Haig H. Krakirian ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  Ralph W. Brown

Inventor： Mike L. LaJoie ,  Joseph G. Buehl ,  Haig H. Krakirian ,  Stephen M. Johnson ,  Ralph W. Brown

IPC: H04N5445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4622 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing a full service cable television system. The cable system incorporates a digital and analog transmission architecture capable of delivering a high number of high quality television programs, advanced cable services, and online services to a subscriber's home. The cable system comprises a cable headend, at least one fiber transport, at least one distribution hub, at least one hybrid fiber coax plant, and a plurality of set-top terminals. Programs and services are transmitted to the set-top terminals in both digital and analog formats to maintain downward compatibility with existing systems. The set-top terminal incorporates a central processing unit, a unified memory architecture, a memory management unit, communications circuitry, I/O control circuitry, and audio and video output circuitry. Through these components the set-top terminal provides advanced cable services such as a comprehensive channel navigator, an interactive program guide, Impulse Pay-Per-View activation, Near-Video-On-Demand and Video-On-Demand programming, and advanced configuration controls. The set-top terminal also provides online services such as World Wide Web browsing, Internet E-Mail, and Home Shopping.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供全服务有线电视系统的系统和方法。 电缆系统结合了数字和模拟传输架构，能够向用户的家庭提供大量高质量的电视节目，高级有线电视服务和在线服务。 电缆系统包括电缆头端，至少一个光纤传输，至少一个分配集线器，至少一个混合光纤同轴电缆设备和多个机顶终端。 程序和服务以数字和模拟格式传输到机顶终端，以保持与现有系统的向下兼容性。 机顶终端包括中央处理单元，统一存储器架构，存储器管理单元，通信电路，I / O控制电路以及音频和视频输出电路。 通过这些组件，机顶终端提供先进的电缆服务，例如综合频道导航器，交互式节目指南，脉冲付费观看激活，近视频点播和视频点播节目以及高级配置 控制。 机顶盒还提供在线服务，如万维网浏览，互联网电子邮件和家庭购物。

公开(公告)号：US06570853B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09679506

申请日：2000-10-04

Applicant: Stephen M. Johnson ,  Timothy E. Hoglund ,  David M. Weber ,  John M. Adams ,  Mark A. Reber

Inventor： Stephen M. Johnson ,  Timothy E. Hoglund ,  David M. Weber ,  John M. Adams ,  Mark A. Reber

IPC: H04L1228

CPC classification number: H04L47/39 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/286 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04L67/1097

Abstract: A method and apparatus in a source node for transmitting data to a target node. Responsive to a request to transmit data to the target node, a determination is made as to whether a selected period of time has passed without data transmitted from the source node being received by the target node. Responsive to detecting the selected period of time has passed without data transmitted from the source node being received by the target node, a determination is made as to whether space is available in the target node to receive the data. Responsive to a determination that space is unavailable in the target node, generating an indication that the target node is blocked is generated.

Abstract translation: 源节点中用于向目标节点发送数据的方法和装置。 响应于向目标节点发送数据的请求，确定是否已经过去了所选择的时间段，而没有从源节点发送的数据被目标节点接收。 响应于检测所选择的时间段已经过去，没有从目标节点接收到的源节点发送的数据，确定目标节点中的空间是否可用于接收数据。 响应于确定目标节点中的空间不可用，生成目标节点被阻止的指示。

公开(公告)号：US06289065B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US08783782

申请日：1997-01-15

Applicant: Nancy Holt ,  Stephen M. Johnson

Inventor： Nancy Holt ,  Stephen M. Johnson

IPC: H04L700

CPC classification number: G06F5/06

Abstract: The invention relates to data transfers between devices having asynchronous clocks. A FIFO having multiple levels holds the data while en route from a sender to a receiver. The invention monitors the FIFO. When all levels become full, the invention issues a FIFO_FULL signal. When all levels become empty, the invention issues a FIFO_EMPTY signal. In these signals, there are four events whose timing is important. (1) The ACTUATION of the FIFO_FULL is immediate; (2) the ACTUATION of the FIFO_EMPTY signal is immediate; (3) the DE-ACTUATION of the FIFO_FULL signal is synchronous with the clock of the computer reading the FIFO; (4) the DE-ACTUATION of the FIFO_EMPTY signal is synchronous with the clock of the computer writing to the FIFO. The invention allows throughput through the FIFO to proceed at a very high speed, even though the sender and receiver are asynchronous.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有异步时钟的设备之间的数据传输。 具有多个级别的FIFO在从发送者到接收者的路由中保持数据。 本发明监控FIFO。 当所有级别变满时，本发明发出FIFO_FULL信号。 当所有级别变为空时，本发明发出FIFO_EMPTY信号。 在这些信号中，有四个事件的时机重要。 （1）FIFO_FULL的执行是立即执行的; （2）FIFO_EMPTY信号的执行是立即的; （3）FIFO_FULL信号的去激活与读取FIFO的计算机的时钟同步; （4）FIFO_EMPTY信号的执行与计算机写入FIFO的时钟同步。 本发明允许通过FIFO的吞吐量以非常高的速度进行，即使发送器和接收器是异步的。