公开(公告)号：US20100218006A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12391390

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: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y10T307/43 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/852

Abstract: A load management 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 computing apparatuses 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 and analyzes a power demand profile. The computing system enables a load adjustment modification process associated with the plurality of power consumption devices based on the difference value and the power demand profile. The computing system generates and stores a report associated with the load adjustment modification process.

Abstract translation: 一种负载管理方法和系统。 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计算设备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，并分析功率需求曲线。 计算系统基于差值和功率需求曲线，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：US20100138755A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12326937

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Gaurav N. Kulkarni ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Gaurav N. Kulkarni ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F21/33 ,  G06F9/452 ,  G06F9/455 ,  G06F21/34 ,  G06F21/35 ,  G06F21/53 ,  G06F21/629 ,  G06F2221/2101 ,  G06F2221/2141 ,  G06F2221/2149

Abstract: The present invention provides for using a virtual universe (VU) to validate user access and manage activities within a secured environment. The secured environment is associated with a security system. The VU and the security system are generated by a VU simulation engine by inserting an abstraction layer between the VU simulation engine. A plurality of application programming interfaces (APIs) are provided between the VU simulation engine and elements of the security system.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供使用虚拟宇宙（VU）来验证用户访问和管理安全环境内的活动。 安全环境与安全系统相关联。 VU和安全系统由VU仿真引擎通过在VU仿真引擎之间插入抽象层来生成。 在VU仿真引擎和安全系统的元件之间提供多个应用编程接口（API）。

公开(公告)号：US20100083148A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

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: G06F3/048

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：US20100058350A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12203329

申请日：2008-09-03

Applicant: Gregory J. Boss ,  James R Doran ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Gregory J. Boss ,  James R Doran ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06F9/5094 ,  Y02D10/22

Abstract: Energy costs for conducting compute tasks at diverse data center sites are determined and are then used to route such tasks in a most efficient manner. A given compute task is first evaluated to predict potential energy consumption. The most favorable real-time energy costs for the task are determined at the various data center sites. The likely time period of the more favorable cost as well as the stability at the data center are additional factors. A workload dispatcher then forwards the selected compute task to the data center having the most favorable real-time energy costs. Among the criteria used to select the most favorable data center is a determination that the proposed center presently has the resources for the task. A stabilizer is utilized to balance the workload among the data centers. A computer implementation for performing the various steps of the cost determination and allocation is also described.

Abstract translation: 确定在不同数据中心站点进行计算任务的能源成本，然后用于以最有效的方式路由这些任务。 首先评估给定的计算任务以预测潜在的能量消耗。 在各种数据中心站点确定任务中最有利的实时能源成本。 更有利的成本的时间段和数据中心的稳定性是额外的因素。 然后，工作负载分派器将所选择的计算任务转发到具有最佳实时能量成本的数据中心。 用于选择最有利的数据中心的标准是确定拟议中心目前拥有该任务的资源。 利用稳定器来平衡数据中心之间的工作量。 还描述了用于执行成本确定和分配的各个步骤的计算机实现。

公开(公告)号：US20100037160A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12189223

申请日：2008-08-11

Applicant: Rick A. HAMILTON, II ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Keith R. Walker

Inventor： Rick A. HAMILTON, II ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Keith R. Walker

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0277 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06Q30/0273 ,  G06T13/40 ,  G06T19/003 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/024 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for advertising, and, more particularly, systems and methods for managing ephemeral locations in a virtual universe. A method for managing ephemeral locations in a virtual universe (VU) includes causing a computer infrastructure to: render an ephemeral location upon a triggering in the VU; teleport a VU user avatar to the ephemeral location; permit the user avatar to interact in the ephemeral location; teleport the user avatar out of the ephemeral location; and un-render the ephemeral location.

Abstract translation: 用于广告的系统和方法，更具体地，用于管理虚拟宇宙中的临时位置的系统和方法。 用于管理虚拟宇宙（VU）中的临时位置的方法包括使计算机基础设施：在VU中触发时呈现临时位置; 将VU用户头像传送到短暂的位置; 允许用户头像在短暂的位置进行交互; 将用户头像传送出短暂的位置; 并取消渲染临时位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090307620A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12136276

申请日：2008-06-10

Applicant: Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Brian O'Connell ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Keith R. Walker

Inventor： Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Brian O'Connell ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Keith R. Walker

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: A63F13/79 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/533 ,  A63F13/63 ,  A63F2300/308 ,  A63F2300/554 ,  A63F2300/5553 ,  A63F2300/6054

Abstract: An approach for cloning and merging avatars that are online in a virtual universe is described. In one embodiment, there is an avatar identification component which is configured to create an identification number associated with a second avatar, a GUI partitioning component configured to partition the graphic user interface of a virtual universe, an avatar rendering component configured to render a second avatar, a communication channel component configured to manage the second avatar's communication channel, and an inventory management component configured to manage the second avatar's inventory.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于克隆和合并虚拟世界中联机的头像的方法。 在一个实施例中，存在化身识别组件，其被配置为创建与第二化身相关联的识别号码，被配置为分区虚拟宇宙的图形用户界面的GUI分割组件，被配置为呈现第二化身的化身渲染组件 配置为管理第二化身的通信信道的通信信道组件以及被配置为管理第二化身的库存的库存管理组件。

公开(公告)号：US20090282090A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12117285

申请日：2008-05-08

Applicant: Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Vivek Salve ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Elisabeth R. Stahl

Inventor： Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Vivek Salve ,  Anne R. Sand ,  Elisabeth R. Stahl

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30 ,  Y02D10/45

Abstract: A method and system for migrating source data from one or more databases to a destination database, wherein the destination database is selected based on power consumption of the destination database. A data migration server determines which destination database should be selected by selecting a number of candidates and comparing the power consumed, the available space and the maximum monthly power consumption limit. A user intervention policy is created to evaluate which data should be moved to a destination database. A “payback period” is calculated to determine the amount of time that will elapse before savings are realized.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将源数据从一个或多个数据库迁移到目的地数据库的方法和系统，其中，基于目的地数据库的功耗来选择目的地数据库。 数据迁移服务器通过选择多个候选人并比较功耗，可用空间和最大每月功耗限制来确定应选择哪个目标数据库。 创建用户干预策略以评估哪些数据应该移动到目标数据库。 计算“回收期”，以确定在实现节省之前经过的时间量。

公开(公告)号：US20090210449A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12032464

申请日：2008-02-15

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

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

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: Generally speaking, systems, methods and media for maintenance of group shared inventories in a virtual universe are disclosed. Embodiments of the method may include receiving usage information for one or more inventory items each shared by a group having a plurality of users and storing the received usage information. Embodiments may also include analyzing the usage information for at least one shared inventory item and performing an action based on the analysis of the usage information. The action performed may include archiving, deleting, changing the price for, or adding to a list of included inventory items the shared inventory item. Further embodiments may include determining whether a rule based on group usage is satisfied and performing the action accordingly. Further embodiments may also include analyzing the usage information to determine trends of usage, comparing the determined usage trends to an established heuristic, and performing an action as a result.

Abstract translation: 一般而言，公开了在虚拟宇宙中维护群组共享库存的系统，方法和媒体。 该方法的实施例可以包括接收由具有多个用户的组共享的一个或多个库存项目的使用信息，并存储接收到的使用信息。 实施例还可以包括分析至少一个共享库存物品的使用信息，并且基于使用信息的分析来执行动作。 所执行的操作可以包括归档，删除，更改共享库存项目的包含的库存项目的价格或添加到列表中。 另外的实施例可以包括确定是否满足基于组使用的规则并相应地执行动作。 另外的实施例还可以包括分析使用信息以确定使用趋势，将确定的使用趋势与已建立的启发式进行比较，并且作为结果执行动作。

公开(公告)号：US20090124349A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US11924743

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Christopher James Dawson ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand

Inventor： Christopher James Dawson ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Clifford Alan Pickover ,  Anne R. Sand

IPC: A63F13/10

CPC classification number: A63F13/45 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/79 ,  A63F13/88 ,  A63F2300/5553 ,  A63F2300/5593 ,  A63F2300/6036 ,  A63F2300/636

Abstract: Customized wait state experiences are provided for an avatar in a virtual universe are provided by determining user alternative wait context preferences, selecting alternative wait state content objects accordingly, creating a wait state context in the virtual universe system using the alternative wait state content objects, and transporting the waiting avatar to the newly created wait state context for the duration of the wait. The custom context can include scenery, sounds, and even information streams and feeds. The avatar is optionally returned to the original context upon an event, such as a customer service representative, being available and ready to interact with the user. Artificial intelligence processes are optionally used to determine probable wait state context preferences for the user. Rewards may be given to the user for waiting, and for completing games or challenges.

Abstract translation: 通过确定用户替代等待上下文偏好，相应地选择替代等待状态内容对象，使用替代等待状态内容对象在虚拟宇宙系统中创建等待状态上下文来提供虚拟世界中的化身的定制等待状态体验;以及 在等待期间将等待的头像传送到新创建的等待状态上下文。 自定义上下文可以包括风景，声音，甚至信息流和馈送。 在诸如客户服务代表之类的事件可用并且准备与用户交互的事件上，该化身可选地返回到原始上下文。 可选地使用人工智能处理来确定用户可能的等待状态上下文偏好。 奖励可能会被给予用户等待，以及完成游戏或挑战。

公开(公告)号：US20070283270A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11421601

申请日：2006-06-01

Applicant: ANNE R. SAND ,  Steven M. Miller

Inventor： ANNE R. SAND ,  Steven M. Miller

IPC: G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G10L15/1822 ,  G10L15/1815

Abstract: A visual presentation system and method for synchronizing presentation data being viewed in a display with speech input. A system is disclosed that includes: a speech recognition system for recognizing speech input; an association system for determining a context of the speech input and matching the context with a relevant portion of the presentation data; and a visual coordination system for coordinating the display of a data item from the presentation data based on a match made by the association system.

Abstract translation: 一种视频呈现系统和方法，用于将正在显示器中观看的呈现数据与语音输入同步。 公开了一种包括：用于识别语音输入的语音识别系统; 用于确定语音输入的上下文并将上下文与呈现数据的相关部分匹配的关联系统; 以及视觉协调系统，用于基于由关联系统进行的匹配来协调来自演示数据的数据项的显示。