公开(公告)号：US20160139241A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14547553

申请日：2014-11-19

Applicant: YAHOO! INC.

Inventor： Christian Holz ,  Haojian Jin

IPC: G01S5/02 ,  H04B17/318 ,  G01S5/18

CPC classification number: H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/27

Abstract: Disclosed is a three-dimensional ad-hoc tracking system and method between two or more devices at a location. The disclosed systems and methods can be implemented on commodity mobile devices with no added components and require no cross-device calibration, in order to track surrounding devices. Such tracking can be achieved by fusing three types of signals: 1) the strength of Bluetooth low energy signals reveals the presence and rough distance between devices; 2) a series of inaudible acoustic signals and the difference in their arrival times produces a set of accurate distances between devices, from which 3D offsets between the devices can be derived; and 3) the integration of dead reckoning from the orientation and acceleration sensors of all devices at a location to refine the estimate and to support quick interactions between devices. The disclosed systems and methods can be implemented by cross-device applications on mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一个位置处的两个或多个设备之间的立体特设跟踪系统和方法。 所公开的系统和方法可以在没有添加组件的商品移动设备上实现，并且不需要跨设备校准，以便跟踪周围的设备。 这种跟踪可以通过融合三种类型的信号来实现：1）蓝牙低能量信号的强度揭示了设备之间的存在和粗略的距离; 2）一系列听不见的声信号，其到达时间的差异产生了一组设备之间的准确距离，可以从中导出设备之间的3D偏移; 和3）从位置上所有设备的方位和加速度传感器的航位推算的整合，以改进估计并支持设备之间的快速交互。 所公开的系统和方法可以通过移动设备上的跨设备应用来实现。

公开(公告)号：US09344670B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14029429

申请日：2013-09-17

Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.

Inventor： Fernando Incertis Carro

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/765 ,  G11B27/32 ,  H04N5/92 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/858

CPC classification number: H04N21/4622 ,  G11B27/322 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/9201 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system, method and computer program for enabling a user (an auditor or a viewer) to access complementary information related to one or a plurality of sequences or topics of interest in a recorded program previously broadcast on the radio or television and played back on a device, such as an audio or video tape or disk recorder/player. The preferred embodiment of the invention relates to a system and method for enabling a person listening to or watching a recorded program, to select one or a plurality of topics drawing his or her attention and for immediately receiving further information related to these topics from the World Wide Web. The system is based on the synchronization of local times of transmitters and recorders. The flow of information transmitted, received and recorded is always synchronized, independently of the relative positions of recorders and transmitters.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种系统，方法和计算机程序，用于使用户（审核员或观看者）能够访问与先前在无线电上广播的记录节目中的一个或多个感兴趣的序列或主题相关的补充信息，或者 电视并在诸如音频或录像带或磁盘记录器/播放器的设备上播放。 本发明的优选实施例涉及一种用于使听者或观看记录节目的人能够选择一个或多个吸引他或她的注意力的主题并且立即从世界接收与这些主题有关的进一步信息的系统和方法 万维网。 该系统基于发射机和录像机的本地时间同步。 发送，接收和记录的信息流始终是同步的，与记录器和发送器的相对位置无关。

公开(公告)号：US20160125314A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14528422

申请日：2014-10-30

Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.

Inventor： Ramkartik Mulukutla ,  Tejal Parulekar ,  Sreenivasulu Jaladanki

IPC: G06N99/00 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0277

Abstract: Provided herein is a system or method for a native advertisement selection and formatting module operable to monitor displayable content and store characteristic-related information relating to the monitored content, including keyword-related information and format-related information, utilize one or more machine learning-based algorithms, analyze the characteristic-related information relating to the monitored content, including the keyword-related information and the format-related information, and based in part on the analysis, output detailed contextual settings, and select and format native advertisements to be displayed in visual association with the displayable content, based in part on the detailed contextual settings.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于本地广告选择和格式化模块的系统或方法，其可操作以监视可显示内容并存储与所监视内容相关的特征相关信息，包括关键字相关信息和格式相关信息，利用一个或多个机器学习 - 分析与监视内容相关的特征相关信息，包括关键字相关信息和格式相关信息，部分基于分析，输出详细上下文设置，并选择和格式化要显示的本机广告 与可显示内容的视觉关联，部分基于详细的上下文设置。

公开(公告)号：US20160125085A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14529415

申请日：2014-10-31

Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.

Inventor： Sudharsan Vasudevan ,  Herat Gandhi ,  Mahesh Inturi ,  Chinmayi Narasimhadevara ,  Sumit Ailawadi

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30867

Abstract: A method and system for recommending content to a user whose interest(s) has not been identified is disclosed. A base user profile may be created for association with the user. The base user profile may be created by generating a list of ranked interests of a set of representative users. The list of ranked interests may be generated based on activity information obtained for the set of representative users. Content may be recommended to the user based on the base user profile.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向尚未识别其兴趣的用户推荐内容的方法和系统。 可以创建基本用户简档以与用户相关联。 可以通过生成一组代表性用户的排名兴趣的列表来创建基本用户简档。 可以基于为该组代表用户获得的活动信息生成排名兴趣的列表。 可以基于基本用户配置文件向用户推荐内容。

公开(公告)号：US09329842B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14552695

申请日：2014-11-25

Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.

Inventor： Chris Chan ,  Tony Hairr ,  Katrina Tempero ,  Yu-Chin Tai ,  Wit Tatiyanupanwong

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F11/36

CPC classification number: G06F8/38 ,  G06F11/368

Abstract: Method, system, and programs for providing a user interface are disclosed. In one example, a plurality of candidate user interfaces is determined. Each candidate user interface is associated with one or more parameters related to a user interface. Each of the plurality of candidate user interfaces is provided to a subset of users selected from the plurality of users. Inputs are obtained from the plurality of users with respect to each of the plurality of candidate user interfaces. One or more candidate user interfaces are selected from the plurality of candidate user interfaces based on the inputs. A new candidate user interface is generated based on the selected one or more candidate user interfaces. A user interface is identified based on the new candidate user interface and the selected one or more candidate user interfaces. The identified user interface is provided to the plurality of users.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供用户界面的方法，系统和程序。 在一个示例中，确定多个候选用户界面。 每个候选用户界面与与用户界面相关的一个或多个参数相关联。 将多个候选用户界面中的每一个提供给从多个用户中选择的用户的子集。 相对于多个候选用户界面中的每一个，从多个用户获得输入。 基于输入，从多个候选用户界面中选择一个或多个候选用户界面。 基于所选择的一个或多个候选用户界面生成新的候选用户界面。 基于新的候选用户界面和所选择的一个或多个候选用户界面来识别用户界面。 所识别的用户界面被提供给多个用户。

公开(公告)号：US20160119155A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14929651

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: YAHOO! INC.

Inventor： Keith Anthony Marlow

IPC: H04L12/16 ,  H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04L12/16 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/105 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L61/2557 ,  H04L63/0227 ,  H04L67/00 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A device, system, and method are directed towards enabling a network application to process and respond to requests from client devices. A rules engine receives a page, evaluates a set of rules, and performs actions based on the rules. Actions may modify the page or perform other actions affecting the environment. A rules engine may also process rules prior to processing pages, in order to optimize subsequent evaluation of the rules.

Abstract translation: 设备，系统和方法旨在使网络应用能够处理和响应来自客户端设备的请求。 规则引擎接收页面，评估一组规则，并根据规则执行操作。 操作可能会修改页面或执行影响环境的其他操作。 规则引擎还可以在处理页面之前处理规则，以优化规则的后续评估。

公开(公告)号：US20160112749A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14986507

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.

Inventor： Lars Holmquist ,  Yash Dayal

IPC: H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/239 ,  H04N21/41

CPC classification number: H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/2396 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: Software receives a communication from a smart-television device. The communication includes a device identifier for the smart-television device and a geo-location for the smart-television device. The geo-location results from collaborative location detection that uses stored geo-positions previously received from one or more mobile devices positioned proximate to the smart-television device. The software causes the smart-television device to display a first view that includes a visual icon and a message identifying a connected-television service. The software receives a geo-position for a mobile device. Upon determining that the geo-location of the smart-television device is proximate to the geo-position of the mobile device, the software causes the mobile device to display a second view that includes the visual icon. The software receives a communication from the mobile device that indicates a match between the visual icon in the first view and the visual icon in the second view and connects the devices.

Abstract translation: 软件从智能电视设备接收通信。 通信包括智能电视设备的设备标识符和智能电视设备的地理位置。 协同位置检测产生的地理位置是使用先前从位于智能电视设备附近的一个或多个移动设备接收的存储的地理位置。 该软件使得智能电视设备显示包括视觉图标和识别连接电视服务的消息的第一视图。 该软件接收移动设备的地理位置。 在确定智能电视设备的地理位置靠近移动设备的地理位置时，软件使得移动设备显示包括视觉图标的第二视图。 该软件从移动设备接收指示第一视图中的视觉图标与第二视图中的视觉图标之间的匹配的连接并连接该设备。

公开(公告)号：US20160110656A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14516471

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.

Inventor： Makoto Yamada ,  Hua Ouyang ,  Yi Chang ,  Avishek Saha

IPC: G06N99/00

CPC classification number: G06N99/005 ,  G06N5/003

Abstract: A novel method and/or system of feature selection is described.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种新颖的方法和/或特征选择系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160099900A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14936146

申请日：2015-11-09

Applicant: YAHOO! INC.

Inventor： Peter Monaco ,  Angel Steger

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L51/16 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L67/306

Abstract: Systems and methods for generation of a relationship history or text for a new message. In one embodiment, a method includes: scanning, by a computing device, a set of messages to or from a user to generate a plurality of profiles for persons associated with the messages, each person being a sender or a recipient of at least one of the set of messages, and the persons including a first person; generating, via the computer, a relationship history using the plurality of profiles, wherein the relationship history is for a relationship between the user and the first person; and presenting the relationship history to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于生成新消息的关系历史或文本的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括：通过计算设备向用户扫描或从用户扫描消息的一组消息以生成与消息相关联的人的多个简档，每个人是以下的至少一个的发送者或接收者： 一组消息，以及包括第一人在内的人; 通过所述计算机生成使用所述多个简档的关系历史，其中所述关系历史用于所述用户与所述第一人之间的关系; 并向用户呈现关系历史。

公开(公告)号：US20160098764A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14508942

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: YAHOO! INC.

Inventor： Gian-Paolo Musumeci

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0275 ,  G06Q30/0264

Abstract: Access requests to a database are monitored for average time taken to fulfill the requests and whether a queue of unfulfilled requests is building up beyond an acceptable threshold. When the queue has built up beyond the acceptable threshold and/or when the average time taken to fulfill the requests has exceeded a delay threshold value, database access requests may be rejected. In one advantageous aspect, a graceful degradation in performance may be achieved by selectively rejecting access requests of a lower priority and favoring access requests of a higher priority for execution.

Abstract translation: 监视对数据库的访问请求，以满足满足请求所需的平均时间以及未实现的请求队列是否建立超出可接受的阈值。 当队列已经超过可接受的阈值和/或当满足请求所需的平均时间超过延迟阈值时，数据库访问请求可能被拒绝。 在一个有利的方面，可以通过选择性地拒绝较低优先级的访问请求并有利于执行更高优先级的访问请求来实现性能的平缓降级。