公开(公告)号：US08508185B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12623483

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: Robert Beverley Basham ,  Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Robert Beverley Basham ,  Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/007 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J7/0013 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J13/0024 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  Y02T10/7055 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y04S30/12

Abstract: A charging method and system. The method includes detecting and monitoring by a computer processor, a frequency signal associated with an input voltage signal used for powering power consumption devices at a first specified location. The computer processor generates frequency level data associated with the monitoring. The computer processor receives a request to enable a charging process for charging a rechargeable power source and power source data associated with the rechargeable power source and a user. In response to the request, the computer processor enables a customized charging process associated with charging the rechargeable power source based on the frequency level data and/or the power source data.

Abstract translation: 充电方法和系统。 该方法包括由计算机处理器检测和监视与用于为第一指定位置处的功率消耗装置供电的输入电压信号相关联的频率信号。 计算机处理器产生与监视相关联的频率级数据。 计算机处理器接收用于对可再充电电源和与可再充电电源和用户相关联的电源数据进行充电的充电过程的请求。 响应于该请求，计算机处理器实现与基于频率电平数据和/或电源数据对可再充电电源充电相关联的定制充电过程。

公开(公告)号：US20130174002A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13342311

申请日：2012-01-03

Applicant: Andrew R. Jones ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Keith R. Walker

Inventor： Andrew R. Jones ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Keith R. Walker

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30882 ,  G06F17/2247

Abstract: In a method for automated hyperlinking, a computer receives user input specifying a set of character sequence columns in a table to use for character sequence comparison. The computer detects whether a character sequence entered into an electronic communication in a user interface on a display matches one or more character sequences in fields of the set of character sequence columns. Responsive to the character sequence matching a single character sequence of the one or more character sequences in the fields of the set of character sequence columns, the computer retrieves, from an associated link field in the table, a hyperlink associated with the single character sequence. The computer inserts the hyperlink into the electronic communication.

Abstract translation: 在自动超链接的方法中，计算机接收用于指定用于字符序列比较的表中的一组字符序列列的用户输入。 计算机检测在显示器上的用户界面中输入的电子通信中的字符序列是否与该字符序列列的字段中的一个或多个字符序列匹配。 响应于字符序列列集合中字符串中的一个或多个字符序列的单个字符序列匹配的字符序列，计算机从表中的关联链接字段检索与单个字符序列相关联的超链接。 计算机将超链接插入到电子通信中。

公开(公告)号：US20130052940A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13220905

申请日：2011-08-30

Applicant: David C. Brillhart ,  Christopher J. Dawson ,  Rick A. Hamilton II ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： David C. Brillhart ,  Christopher J. Dawson ,  Rick A. Hamilton II ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: H04H40/00

CPC classification number: H04H40/00 ,  H04H20/63 ,  H04H60/52 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04L12/189

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for transmitting/broadcasting messages/content (e.g., audio) by routing such messages to an intended audience/recipient(s), and optionally applying audio preferences to broadcast characteristics. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention may receive a message/broadcast in a queue, and identify a set of intended recipients of the broadcast (e.g., based on the content therein). Once the intended recipients have been identified, a set of locations of the intended recipients may be determined. Based on the locations, at least one output device is selected (e.g., based on proximity of the output device(s) to the intended recipients). Thereafter, the broadcast may be transmitted to the intended recipients via the selected output device(s), while any associated audio preferences are applied. In one embodiment, if an intended recipient is listening to other content, such content may be muted and/or paused so that the transmitted broadcast may be heard.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种通过将这样的消息路由到预期的受众/接收者，以及可选地对广播特征应用音频偏好来发送/广播消息/内容（例如，音频）的方法。 具体地，本发明的实施例可以在队列中接收消息/广播，并且识别广播的一组预期接收者（例如，基于其中的内容）。 一旦确定了预期的接收者，就可以确定预期接收者的一组位置。 基于位置，选择至少一个输出设备（例如，基于输出设备与预期接收者的接近度）。 此后，可以通过所选择的输出设备将广播发送到预期的接收者，同时应用任何相关联的音频偏好。 在一个实施例中，如果预期接收者正在收听其他内容，则这样的内容可以被静音和/或暂停，从而可以听到所发送的广播。

公开(公告)号：US08311877B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13216742

申请日：2011-08-24

Applicant: Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R. L. Tamaru

Inventor： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R. L. Tamaru

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0204 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: A method for market segmentation analysis includes a computer collecting virtual universe data associated with interactions between avatars, entities, and objects in a virtual universe. The computer collecting the virtual universe data includes the computer recording portions of the virtual universe data as the interactions occur. The method includes the computer determining criteria with which to perform a market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data. The method further includes the computer performing the market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data, which includes the computer analyzing a plurality of groups of the virtual universe data. The groups are formed based on whether an avatar activity includes social activity and business activity in the virtual universe relative to a time of day. The method further includes the computer generating a report indicating results of the market segmentation analysis.

Abstract translation: 用于市场细分分析的方法包括收集与虚拟世界中的化身，实体和对象之间的交互相关联的虚拟宇宙数据的计算机。 收集虚拟宇宙数据的计算机包括当相互作用发生时计算机记录虚拟宇宙数据的部分。 该方法包括计算机确定用于对虚拟宇宙数据进行市场细分分析的标准。 该方法还包括对虚拟宇宙数据执行市场细分分析的计算机，其包括计算机分析虚拟宇宙数据的多个组。 这些组是根据虚拟世界中的社交活动和商业活动相对于一天中的时间是否形成的。 该方法还包括计算机产生指示市场细分分析结果的报告。

公开(公告)号：US20120271710A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13540875

申请日：2012-07-03

Applicant: Michele P. BRIGNULL ,  Rick A. HAMILTON, II ,  Anne R. SAND ,  James W. SEAMAN

Inventor： Michele P. BRIGNULL ,  Rick A. HAMILTON, II ,  Anne R. SAND ,  James W. SEAMAN

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0201 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: A system and method for researching virtual markets and using the research to optimize product placements and displays. The system includes a monitoring engine configured to monitor information about user reactions and/or at least one product. The system also includes a recommendation engine configured to recommend a location within a virtual universe to display the at least one product based on the information monitored by the monitoring engine and a display engine configured to display the at least one product at a recommended location.

公开(公告)号：US20120179631A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13410536

申请日：2012-03-02

Applicant: Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q50/06

CPC classification number: G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S50/12

Abstract: A method, device and system for responsive load management using frequency regulation credits. The method includes using an AC frequency measuring device, measuring a current AC frequency on an AC power line; using a power consumption measuring device, measuring a current power consumption on the AC power line over a period of time equal to a sampling interval; calculating a power consumption moving average of a last N power current power consumptions measured, where N is a positive integer greater than 1; generating credits or debits based on the current power consumption, the current AC frequency and the power consumption moving average; adding the credits or debits to a frequency regulation credit; and for each next sampling interval repeating measuring the current AC frequency, measuring current power consumption, calculating the power consumption moving average, generating the credits or debits, and adding the credits or debits to the frequency regulation credit.

Abstract translation: 一种使用频率调节功能进行响应负载管理的方法，设备和系统。 该方法包括使用AC频率测量装置，测量AC电力线上的当前AC频率; 使用功耗测量装置，在等于采样间隔的时间段内测量AC电力线上的当前功耗; 计算所测量的最后N个功率电流功耗的功耗移动平均值，其中N是大于1的正整数; 根据当前的电力消耗，当前的交流频率和电力消耗的移动平均值产生信用或借方; 将信用或借项增加到频率调节信贷; 并且对于每个下一个采样间隔，重复测量当前AC频率，测量当前功耗，计算功耗移动平均线，产生信用或借记，并将信用或借方添加到频率调节信用。

公开(公告)号：US08205106B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12391308

申请日：2009-02-24

Applicant: Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  Y10T307/43 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/852

Abstract: A modification method and system. The method includes detecting and monitoring by a computing system, a frequency signal associated with an input voltage signal used for powering a plurality of power consumption devices at a specified location. The computing system compares the frequency signal to a predetermined frequency value. The computing system determines that the frequency signal comprises a first value that is not equal to the predetermined frequency value. The computing system calculates a difference value between the first value and the predetermined frequency value. The computing system compares the difference value to a second value. The computing system enables a load adjustment modification process associated with the plurality of power consumption devices. The computing system generates and stores a report associated with the load adjustment modification process.

Abstract translation: 一种修改方法和系统。 该方法包括由计算系统检测和监视与用于为指定位置处的多个功率消耗装置供电的输入电压信号相关联的频率信号。 计算系统将频率信号与预定频率值进行比较。 计算系统确定频率信号包括不等于预定频率值的第一值。 计算系统计算第一值和预定频率值之间的差值。 计算系统将差值与第二值进行比较。 计算系统实现与多个功率消耗装置相关联的负载调整修改处理。 计算系统生成并存储与负载调整修改过程相关联的报告。

公开(公告)号：US08108774B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US12238580

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Peter G. Finn ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Peter G. Finn ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/60 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/79 ,  A63F2300/5553 ,  G06T13/40

Abstract: Methods, articles of manufacture, systems, articles and programmable devices are provided for configuring a chameleon avatar in response to data associated with a target avatar within a virtual universe. In response to determining that an engagement of a chameleon avatar with a target avatar is indicated, it is determined whether the chameleon avatar should maintain an initial appearance or be auto-morphed for engagement with the target avatar. Auto-morphing may be accomplished by reading an attribute from metadata associated with the target avatar, selecting a baseline avatar template and auto-morphing the baseline template to incorporate the read attribute. Target avatar attributes include gender, interests, outfits attribute, ethnic data, language and preferences, as well as others. The chameleon may mimic an appearance of the target avatar.

Abstract translation: 提供方法，制品，系统，物品和可编程设备用于响应于与虚拟宇宙内的目标化身相关联的数据来配置变色龙头像。 响应于确定变色龙头像与目标化身的接合被指示，确定变色龙头像是否应该保持初始外观或自动变形以与目标头像进行接合。 可以通过从与目标化身相关联的元数据读取属性来完成自动变形，选择基线化身模板并自动变形基准模板以合并读取属性。 目标头像属性包括性别，兴趣，服装属性，种族数据，语言和偏好以及其他。 变色龙可能会模仿目标头像的外观。

公开(公告)号：US08018462B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12029132

申请日：2008-02-11

Applicant: Kulvir S. Bhogal ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Kulvir S. Bhogal ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: G06T13/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/69 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/85 ,  A63F2300/5546 ,  A63F2300/5553 ,  A63F2300/575

Abstract: Generally speaking, systems, methods and media for providing a pack avatar for sharing inventory in a virtual universe are disclosed. Embodiments of a method may include receiving a request to create a pack avatar carrying one or more shared inventory items in a virtual universe and creating a pack avatar based on the received requests. Embodiments may include rendering the pack avatar in the virtual universe. Embodiments may also include, in response to receiving a request from a virtual universe user to borrow one or more shared inventory items carried by the pack avatar, accessing the one or more requested shared inventory items and rendering the one or more requested shared inventory items in the virtual universe. Further embodiments may include associating the pack avatar with a user and moving the pack avatar within the virtual universe.

Abstract translation: 一般来说，公开了用于提供用于在虚拟宇宙中共享库存的包头像的系统，方法和媒体。 方法的实施例可以包括：接收用于创建在虚拟宇宙中携带一个或多个共享库存物品的包头像的请求，并且基于接收的请求来创建包头像。 实施例可以包括在虚拟宇宙中呈现包头像。 实施例还可以包括响应于接收到来自虚拟世界用户的请求以借用由组头像携带的一个或多个共享库存项目的请求，访问一个或多个所请求的共享库存项目并将一个或多个所请求的共享库存项目呈现在 虚拟宇宙。 另外的实施例可以包括将包头像与用户相关联并且移动虚拟宇宙内的包头像。

公开(公告)号：US20110125657A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12623732

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Gregory Jensen Boss ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Julianne Frances Haugh ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: G06Q50/00 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S50/12

Abstract: A method, device and system for responsive load management using frequency regulation credits. The method includes using an AC frequency measuring device, measuring a current AC frequency on an AC power line; using a power consumption measuring device, measuring a current power consumption on the AC power line over a period of time equal to a sampling interval; calculating a power consumption moving average of a last N power current power consumptions measured, where N is a positive integer greater than 1; generating credits or debits based on the current power consumption, the current AC frequency and the power consumption moving average; adding the credits or debits to a frequency regulation credit; and for each next sampling interval repeating measuring the current AC frequency, measuring current power consumption, calculating the power consumption moving average, generating the credits or debits, and adding the credits or debits to the frequency regulation credit.

Abstract translation: 一种使用频率调节功能进行响应负载管理的方法，设备和系统。 该方法包括使用AC频率测量装置，测量AC电力线上的当前AC频率; 使用功耗测量装置，在等于采样间隔的时间段内测量AC电力线上的当前功耗; 计算所测量的最后N个功率电流功耗的功耗移动平均值，其中N是大于1的正整数; 根据当前的电力消耗，当前的交流频率和电力消耗的移动平均值产生信用或借方; 将信用或借项增加到频率调节信贷; 并且对于每个下一个采样间隔，重复测量当前AC频率，测量当前功耗，计算功耗移动平均线，产生信用或借记，并将信用或借方添加到频率调节信用。