公开(公告)号：US06212327B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US08977295

申请日：1997-11-24

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Dale Hoffman

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Richard Dale Hoffman

IPC分类号： H04N5761

CPC分类号： H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/926 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/6543

摘要： A data processing system connected to and controlling an infrared emitter may be utilized to control remote control devices such as video cassette recorders and cassette recorders, allowing the data processing system to program recording by such devices. The data processing system may, for example, be a set-top box located in proximity to remote controlled record/playback devices, relying on line-of-sight or reflected infrared signal transmission, or may be utilized in connection with suitably placed infrared repeaters. The data processing system may also be employed in conjunction with the “server push” network technique, in which a data stream is transmitted to a subscribing client without intervention by the client. The data stream is monitored for user-defined data items. When detected, the data processing automatically controls the appropriate record/playback device to record a broadcast associated with the detected data item.

摘要翻译： 连接到和控制红外发射器的数据处理系统可用于控制诸如盒式磁带录像机的遥控设备，允许数据处理系统对这些设备进行程序记录。 数据处理系统可以例如是依赖于视线或反射的红外信号传输的位于遥控记录/重放设备附近的机顶盒，或者可以结合适当放置的红外中继器 。 数据处理系统还可以与“服务器推送”网络技术一起使用，其中将数据流发送到订阅客户端而不需要客户端的干预。 对用户定义的数据项监视数据流。 当检测到数据处理时，数据处理自动控制适当的记录/回放设备来记录与检测到的数据项相关联的广播。

公开(公告)号：US06204754B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09335297

申请日：1999-06-17

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： B60Q100

CPC分类号： B60Q1/48

摘要： A method and implementing system is provided in which light beams are projected from a first object upon a second object, and the relationship of the images projected upon the second object is used to provide an indication of the distance between the two objects. In an example, two light beams are projected at a predetermined angle of convergence from a vehicle such that the beams intersect between the vehicle and an object located in the path in which the vehicle is moving, for example, behind the vehicle. The intersection of the beams is selectively adjustable by adjusting the angle of convergence of the projected beams to provide an indication when the vehicle has backed to a position which has been determined to be a safe distance from the object.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种方法和实现系统，其中光束从第一物体投影到第二物体上，并且使用投影在第二物体上的图像的关系来提供两个物体之间的距离的指示。 在一个示例中，两个光束以预定的会聚角度从车辆投影，使得光束在车辆和位于车辆移动的路径中的物体（例如，在车辆后面）相交。 通过调节投影光束的会聚角度来选择性地调节光束的交点，以便当车辆已经被支撑到已经被确定为距离物体的安全距离的位置时提供指示。

公开(公告)号：US6144367A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US824532

申请日：1997-03-26

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  A63F13/06 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/038 ,  H04B11/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/462 ,  G09G5/09

CPC分类号： G06F3/038 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/235 ,  G05G9/047 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  A63F13/843 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G05G2009/04744 ,  G06F2203/0384 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  Y10T74/20201

摘要： A method and system for controlling a display of a data processing system uses first and second wireless position control devices, and a control base unit. The first wireless position control device includes an acoustical transducer for transmitting a first ultrasonic carrier signal upon which X-Y position control and/or action control signals generated by the device are imposed. A second wireless position control device includes and acoustical transducer for transmitting a second ultrasonic carrier signal upon which X-Y position control and/or other action control signals generated by the second control device are imposed. The first and second ultrasonic carrier signals have different frequencies. The control base is associated with the data processing system and includes circuitry for receiving and differentiating the first and second ultrasonic carrier signals to generate decoded display control signals. The display control signals are then used to drive the display device. Two users may thus control the display device simultaneously.

摘要翻译： 用于控制数据处理系统的显示的方法和系统使用第一和第二无线位置控制装置和控制基座单元。 第一无线位置控制装置包括用于发送第一超声波载波信号的声学换能器，施加了由装置产生的X-Y位置控制和/或动作控制信号。 第二无线位置控制装置包括用于发送由第二控制装置产生的X-Y位置控制和/或其他动作控制信号的第二超声波载波信号的声学换能器。 第一和第二超声波载波信号具有不同的频率。 控制基座与数据处理系统相关联并且包括用于接收和微分第一和第二超声波载波信号以产生解码的显示控制信号的电路。 然后显示控制信号用于驱动显示装置。 因此，两个用户可以同时控制显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US6115030A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US993509

申请日：1997-12-18

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Thomas Guthrie Zimmerman

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Thomas Guthrie Zimmerman

IPC分类号： G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0338 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04762

摘要： A capacitive sensor input device which includes a movable stud having a top portion for manipulation by a user and a conductive bottom portion is connected to a planar surface, such as a circuit board by means of an elastomeric, adhesive connector. A plurality of sensors are disposed on the planar surface. The respective capacitances between the conductive bottom portion and respective ones of the sensors are used as input to another electronic device, such as a computer, set top box or gaming device. As the capacitances change according to user manipulation of the movable stud elements of the user interface are moved correspondingly.

摘要翻译： 一种电容传感器输入装置，其包括具有用于用户操作的顶部部分和导电底部部分的可移动支柱，其通过弹性粘合剂连接器连接到诸如电路板的平坦表面。 多个传感器设置在平面上。 导电底部和相应的传感器之间的各自的电容被用作另一个电子设备（例如计算机，机顶盒或游戏设备）的输入。 随着根据用户操作使电容变化的用户界面的可移动支柱元件相应地移动。

公开(公告)号：US5995598A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US797075

申请日：1997-02-10

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： H04L12/28 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04M11/00

CPC分类号： H04M11/062

摘要： Existing modems and phone lines are employed to allow two or more data processing systems to communicate. The data processing systems communicate utilizing weak signals on top of existing phone line voltage levels. The signals are sufficiently small so as not to be interpreted as a receiver being lifted off hook. The weak signals may automatically adapt to changes in the phone line voltage due to a receiver be lifted off hook or an incoming call being signaled. At a sufficiently high frequency, the data processing systems may communicate while the phone lines are being simultaneously employed for conversation.

摘要翻译： 采用现有的调制解调器和电话线来允许两个或多个数据处理系统进行通信。 数据处理系统在现有电话线电压电平之上利用弱信号进行通信。 信号足够小，以至于不被解释为接收机被吊起。 弱信号可能会自动适应电话线路电压的变化，这是由于接收机被摘机或来电发出信号。 在足够高的频率下，数据处理系统可以在电话线被同时用于通话的同时进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US5961602A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US797902

申请日：1997-02-10

申请人： Joseph Raymond Thompson ,  Viktors Berstis

发明人： Joseph Raymond Thompson ,  Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G06F12/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L67/1008 ,  G06F17/30902 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/125 ,  H04L47/19 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/101 ,  H04L67/1012 ,  H04L67/1014 ,  H04L67/1017 ,  H04L67/1023 ,  H04L67/28 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04L2029/06054 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1034 ,  H04L67/2847 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/329

摘要： A method of retrieving Web content from a plurality of Web servers for delivery to a Web client connectable to the World Wide Web via a communication link. The Web client is preferably a data processing system connectable to a television or other conventional monitor to provide low cost Internet access. The method begins by having the user define a set of one or more servers from which content is desired to be retrieved and stored in the cache. These servers are preferably identified by a "list" of favorite Web sites. A test is then made to determine whether a given download period has terminated. Typically, this download period occurs during an "off" period, such as in the middle of the night, to avoid traffic congestion at the Web server sites. If the given download period has not terminated, a determination is then made of an activity level for the communication link as content is being downloaded to the cache from the one or more servers. If the activity level for the communication link is less than a given threshold level, additional requests for content are issued to the cache according to a so-called "fairness policy" that ensures that content from as many sites as possible is downloaded during the download period.

摘要翻译： 一种从多个Web服务器检索Web内容的方法，用于经由通信链路递送到可连接到万维网的Web客户端。 Web客户端优选地是可连接到电视或其他常规监视器的数据处理系统，以提供低成本的因特网接入。 该方法开始于使用户定义要从其中检索内容并将其存储在高速缓存中的一个或多个服务器的集合。 这些服务器最好由最喜爱的网站的“列表”来标识。 然后进行测试以确定给定的下载周期是否已终止。 通常，此下载期间在“关闭”期间（例如半夜）发生，以避免Web服务器站点的流量拥挤。 如果给定的下载时间段尚未终止，则随着内容正在从一个或多个服务器下载到高速缓存，则确定通信链路的活动级别。 如果通信链路的活动级别小于给定的阈值级别，则根据所谓的“公平策略”，向高速缓存发出附加的内容请求，以确保在下载期间下载尽可能多的站点的内容 期。

公开(公告)号：US5920304A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-06

申请号：US801689

申请日：1997-02-18

申请人： Viktors Berstis

发明人： Viktors Berstis

IPC分类号： G09G5/08

CPC分类号： G09G5/08

摘要： A user interface for a computer system display in which a random bounce mode is entered after a period of inactivity by the user. A timer is started at the cessation of user input. Once the timer has reached a predetermined threshold, e.g., one to five minutes, a random bounce mode is entered in which a cursor is continuously moved in the user interface. The system exits the random bounce mode once user input to the computer system is detected.

摘要翻译： 用于计算机系统显示器的用户界面，其中在用户不活动的时间段之后输入随机反弹模式。 定时器在用户输入停止时启动。 一旦定时器达到预定阈值，例如1到5分钟，则输入随机反弹模式，其中光标在用户界面中连续移动。 一旦检测到用户输入到计算机系统，系统退出随机反弹模式。

公开(公告)号：US08503622B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US11532118

申请日：2006-09-15

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Randolph M. Forlenza

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Randolph M. Forlenza

IPC分类号： H04M1/64

CPC分类号： H04M1/2535 ,  H04L12/1831 ,  H04M3/42221 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2201/38

摘要： Methods and arrangements to selectively retrieve Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) messages are contemplated. Embodiments include transformations, code, state machines or other logic to selectively retrieve VoIP messages by storing the VoIP messages, associating one or more descriptors with the VoIP messages, and displaying at least some of the VoIP messages. The display may include one or more of the descriptors associated with the displayed VoIP messages. The embodiments may include receiving a designation of a designated VoIP message from the VoIP messages. The embodiments may include retrieving the designated VoIP message. In some embodiments, the designated VoIP message may be played. In further embodiments, the designated VoIP message may be forwarded. In many embodiments, the descriptors associated with the displayed VoIP messages may consist of values of attributes of the displayed VoIP messages. In several embodiments, the attributes may have been received through a user interface. In some embodiments, the displaying may include receiving a change in state of a mouse button. In many embodiments, the designating may include receiving a change in state of a mouse button while a location of a pointer driven by the mouse is associated with the designated VoIP message.

摘要翻译： 预期有选择地检索因特网协议语音（VoIP）消息的方法和装置。 实施例包括转换，代码，状态机或其他逻辑，用于通过存储VoIP消息来选择性地检索VoIP消息，将一个或多个描述符与VoIP消息相关联，以及显示至少一些VoIP消息。 显示器可以包括与所显示的VoIP消息相关联的一个或多个描述符。 实施例可以包括从VoIP消息接收指定的VoIP消息的指定。 实施例可以包括检索指定的VoIP消息。 在一些实施例中，可以播放指定的VoIP消息。 在另外的实施例中，可以转发指定的VoIP消息。 在许多实施例中，与所显示的VoIP消息相关联的描述符可以由显示的VoIP消息的属性值组成。 在几个实施例中，可以通过用户界面接收属性。 在一些实施例中，显示可以包括接收鼠标按钮的状态的改变。 在许多实施例中，指定可以包括在由鼠标驱动的指针的位置与指定的VoIP消息相关联的同时接收鼠标按钮的状态改变。

公开(公告)号：US08190618B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US11950214

申请日：2007-12-04

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Randolph Michael Forlenza

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Randolph Michael Forlenza

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F17/30722 ,  G06F17/30011 ,  Y10S707/99943

摘要： Systems, methods and media for determining and aggregating electronic document segment usage information from different versions of a document are disclosed. More particularly, hardware and/or software for determining the aggregate segment usage for an electronic document received from one or more users are disclosed. Embodiments include receiving from one or more users an indication of their usage of segments of different versions of the electronic document, aggregating the segment usage indications received, and creating document utilization information for the electronic document. Further embodiments include transmitting the document utilization information to one or more users. Other embodiments include displaying to the user an electronic document and indications of the document utilization information. Electronic documents may be in PDF format, HTML format, etc.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于从文档的不同版本确定和聚合电子文档段使用信息的系统，方法和媒体。 更具体地，公开了用于确定从一个或多个用户接收的电子文档的聚合段使用的硬件和/或软件。 实施例包括从一个或多个用户接收其对电子文档的不同版本的段的使用的指示，聚合所接收的段使用指示，以及为电子文档创建文档利用信息。 其他实施例包括将文档利用信息发送到一个或多个用户。 其他实施例包括向用户显示电子文档和文档利用信息的指示。 电子文件可能是PDF格式，HTML格式等。

公开(公告)号：US08024209B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12174755

申请日：2008-07-17

申请人： Viktors Berstis ,  Xiaolin Li

发明人： Viktors Berstis ,  Xiaolin Li

IPC分类号： G06Q10/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/067 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q40/00

摘要： A method for utilizing the Monte Carlo method to determine the most efficient arrangement of schedulers for a grid using a Scheduler Optimization Program (SOP). The SOP obtains the schedulers and scheduler timetable from memory and randomly selects a time period and scheduler to analyze. The SOP then uses the selected scheduler to modify the scheduler timetable. The SOP then runs the ROI calculator to obtain a ROI property for the modified timetable. If the ROI property for the modified timetable is greater than the ROI property for the original scheduler timetable, the SOP replaces the scheduler timetable with the modified timetable.

摘要翻译： 一种使用蒙特卡罗方法来确定使用调度优化程序（SOP）的网格调度器的最有效布置的方法。 SOP从内存中获取调度器和调度器的时间表，并随机选择一个时间段和调度程序进行分析。 然后，SOP使用所选择的调度程序来修改调度器时间表。 SOP然后运行ROI计算器以获得修改的时间表的ROI属性。 如果修改时间表的ROI属性大于原始调度程序时间表的ROI属性，则SOP将使用修改的时间表替换调度程序时间表。