公开(公告)号：US09189284B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US12347692

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Mark Andrew Collins ,  John C. Pflueger

Inventor： Mark Andrew Collins ,  John C. Pflueger

IPC: G06F9/50

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06F9/5044 ,  G06F9/505 ,  G06F9/5055 ,  G06F2209/549 ,  H04L12/1453 ,  Y02D10/22

Abstract: An information handling system may include a first subsystem operable to receive data associated with computing resources from at least one computing resource provider. The system may further include a second subsystem in communication with the first subsystem, the second subsystem operable to provide the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer, wherein the at least one computing resource provider receives compensation paid by the at least one computing resource customer for completion of a workload. A method for managing a computing resource within an information handling system may include receiving data associated with the computing resource from at least one computing resource provider and providing the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer. The at least one computing resource provider may receive compensation paid by the at least one resource customer for completion of a workload.

Abstract translation: 信息处理系统可以包括可操作以从至少一个计算资源提供者接收与计算资源相关联的数据的第一子系统。 该系统还可以包括与第一子系统通信的第二子系统，第二子系统可操作以将计算资源提供给至少一个计算资源客户，其中所述至少一个计算资源提供者接收由所述至少一个计算资源支付的补偿 客户完成工作量。 用于管理信息处理系统内的计算资源的方法可以包括从至少一个计算资源提供者接收与计算资源相关联的数据，并将计算资源提供给至少一个计算资源客户。 所述至少一个计算资源提供者可以接收所述至少一个资源客户支付的用于完成工作负载的补偿。

公开(公告)号：US20100169893A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12347692

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Mark Andrew Collins ,  John C. Pflueger

Inventor： Mark Andrew Collins ,  John C. Pflueger

IPC: G06F9/50

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06F9/5044 ,  G06F9/505 ,  G06F9/5055 ,  G06F2209/549 ,  H04L12/1453 ,  Y02D10/22

Abstract: An information handling system may include a first subsystem operable to receive data associated with computing resources from at least one computing resource provider. The system may further include a second subsystem in communication with the first subsystem, the second subsystem operable to provide the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer, wherein the at least one computing resource provider receives compensation paid by the at least one computing resource customer for completion of a workload. A method for managing a computing resource within an information handling system may include receiving data associated with the computing resource from at least one computing resource provider and providing the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer. The at least one computing resource provider may receive compensation paid by the at least one resource customer for completion of a workload.

Abstract translation: 信息处理系统可以包括可操作以从至少一个计算资源提供者接收与计算资源相关联的数据的第一子系统。 该系统还可以包括与第一子系统通信的第二子系统，第二子系统可操作以将计算资源提供给至少一个计算资源客户，其中所述至少一个计算资源提供者接收由所述至少一个计算资源支付的补偿 客户完成工作量。 用于管理信息处理系统内的计算资源的方法可以包括从至少一个计算资源提供者接收与计算资源相关联的数据，并将计算资源提供给至少一个计算资源客户。 所述至少一个计算资源提供者可以接收所述至少一个资源客户支付的用于完成工作负载的补偿。

公开(公告)号：US07636456B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-22

申请号：US11040552

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Andrew Collins ,  Andrew Roger Kilner ,  Victoria Sophia Jennings ,  Sebastian Aleksander Paszkowicz ,  Eric Rudolf Siereveld ,  Stephane Daniel Andre Charles Labrousse ,  Robert Mark Stefan Porter ,  Ratna Rambaruth ,  Clive Henry Gillard

Inventor： Andrew Collins ,  Andrew Roger Kilner ,  Victoria Sophia Jennings ,  Sebastian Aleksander Paszkowicz ,  Eric Rudolf Siereveld ,  Stephane Daniel Andre Charles Labrousse ,  Robert Mark Stefan Porter ,  Ratna Rambaruth ,  Clive Henry Gillard

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04H60/56 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G09F27/00

Abstract: A display arrangement comprises an image display device having two or more sets of images for display; a camera directed towards positions adopted by users viewing the display; a face detector for detecting human faces in images captured by the camera, the face detector being arranged to detect faces in at least two face categories; and means, responsive to the a frequency of detection of categories of faces by the face detector at one or more different periods, for selecting a set of images to be displayed on the image display device at that time of day.

Abstract translation: 显示装置包括具有两组或更多组用于显示的图像的图像显示装置; 相机指向用户观看显示器所采用的位置; 面部检测器，用于检测由相机拍摄的图像中的人脸，所述面部检测器被布置成检测至少两个脸部类别中的面部; 以及响应于在一个或多个不同周期由面部检测器检测面部类别的频率的装置，用于选择要在一天中的时间在图像显示装置上显示的一组图像。

公开(公告)号：US07443982B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US10006481

申请日：2001-12-06

Applicant: Jonathan James Stone ,  Jason Charles Pelly ,  Paul Gugenheim ,  Isabel Delacour ,  Richard Foster ,  Andrew Collins

Inventor： Jonathan James Stone ,  Jason Charles Pelly ,  Paul Gugenheim ,  Isabel Delacour ,  Richard Foster ,  Andrew Collins

IPC: H04K1/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/44 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0737 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/8358

Abstract: A system for watermarking and transferring watermarked material comprises a transaction server, first and second clients, first apparatus for applying a perceptible watermark to the material and second apparatus for removing the watermark. The server, clients and first and second apparatus are linked by one or more communications networks. The system is arranged to implement the steps of: transferring from the transaction server to the first apparatus (i) data for creating a watermark, the creating data including (a) data defining an invertible algorithm and (b) data for creating at least one security key associated with the algorithm and (ii) data for creating a material identifier; using the said first apparatus to apply a material identifier to the material and applying a watermark to the material, using the said creating data; transferring from the first client to the transaction server the said material identifier and data for inverting the algorithm including the said at least one key; transferring the watermarked material to the second apparatus; deriving the said material identifier from the material; transferring the identifier from the second client to the transaction server; subject to predetermined conditions being satisfied, transferring from the transaction server to the second apparatus watermark removal data associated with the said material identifier, the removal data including at least one key and data defining an algorithm for removing the watermark in conjunction with the key; and using the second apparatus to remove the watermark using the said removal data.

Abstract translation: 用于水印和传送水印材料的系统包括交易服务器，第一和第二客户端，用于向材料应用可感知水印的第一装置和用于去除水印的第二装置。 服务器，客户端和第一和第二设备由一个或多个通信网络链接。 该系统被设置为实现以下步骤：从交易服务器转移到第一装置（i）用于创建水印的数据，创建数据包括（a）定义可逆算法的数据和（b）用于创建至少一个 与该算法相关联的安全密钥和（ii）用于创建材料标识符的数据; 使用所述第一装置使用所述创建数据将材料标识符应用于所述材料并向所述材料应用水印; 从所述第一客户端向所述交易服务器传送所述材料标识符和用于反转包括所述至少一个密钥的算法的数据; 将加水印的材料转移到第二装置; 从所述材料导出所述材料标识符; 将所述标识符从所述第二客户端传送到所述交易服务器; 在满足预定条件的情况下，从交易服务器转移到与所述材料标识符相关联的第二装置水印去除数据，删除数据包括至少一个密钥和定义用于结合密钥去除水印的算法的数据; 以及使用第二装置使用所述去除数据去除水印。

公开(公告)号：US20060269253A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11497348

申请日：2006-08-02

Applicant: Mark McGrath ,  Andrew Collins ,  Martin Dorricott

Inventor： Mark McGrath ,  Andrew Collins ,  Martin Dorricott

IPC: H04N7/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/8133 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/032 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/3036 ,  G11B27/323 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2220/655 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: An audio and/or video generation apparatus is arranged in operation to generate audio and/or video signals representative of an audio and/or video source has a meta data generation tool which is arranged in operation to generate meta data associated with the audio and/or video signals, wherein the type of meta data generated by the meta data generation tool is user selectable. The audio and/or video generation apparatus may comprise a recording means which is arranged in operation to record the audio and/or video signals on a recording medium, and the audio and/or video generation apparatus may be arranged to receive meta data associated with the audio and/or video signals generated by a data processor, the recording means being arranged in operation to record the meta data on the recording medium with the audio and/or video signals. The meta data may be user generated, such as text describing the audio/video signals, or may be secondary meta data which is automatically generated by the audio/video apparatus. The recording medium may be a linear recording medium, and the recording means may be arranged in operation to record at least one of the user generated meta data and the secondary meta data on the recording medium after the audio and/or video signals at a position at which at least one of the user generated and secondary meta data can be read by a reproducing means before the audio and/or video signals.

Abstract translation: 音频和/或视频生成装置被布置在操作中以产生表示音频和/或视频源的音频和/或视频信号具有元数据生成工具，该元数据生成工具被安排在操作中以生成与音频和/ 或视频信号，其中由元数据生成工具生成的元数据的类型是用户可选择的。 音频和/或视频生成装置可以包括记录装置，其被设置为在记录介质上记录音频和/或视频信号，并且音频和/或视频生成装置可以被布置为接收与 由数据处理器产生的音频和/或视频信号，所述记录装置被布置在操作中以用音频和/或视频信号将元数据记录在记录介质上。 元数据可以是用户生成的，例如描述音频/视频信号的文本，或者可以是由音频/视频设备自动产生的次要元数据。 记录介质可以是线性记录介质，并且记录装置可以被安排在操作中，以便在位置上的音频和/或视频信号之后在记录介质上记录用户生成的元数据和次要元数据中的至少一个 在音频和/或视频信号之前，再现装置可以读取至少一个用户生成的和次要的元数据。

公开(公告)号：US20050022971A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10632330

申请日：2003-07-31

Applicant: Andrew Collins ,  Chih-Min Cheng

Inventor： Andrew Collins ,  Chih-Min Cheng

IPC: C09K5/08 ,  C09K5/00 ,  H01L23/373 ,  F28F7/00

CPC classification number: H01L23/3737 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S165/905 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A composition for use as a thermal interface material in a heat-generating electronic device is provided. The composition comprises a blend of nitrile rubber and carboxyl-terminated butadiene, carboxyl-terminated butadiene nitrile or a mixture thereof, and conductive filler particles.

公开(公告)号：US06776226B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-17

申请号：US10388031

申请日：2003-03-12

Applicant: Chih-Min Cheng ,  Andrew Collins

Inventor： Chih-Min Cheng ,  Andrew Collins

IPC: F28F700

CPC classification number: C09K5/14 ,  H01L23/3737 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S165/905 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A thermal interface member in a heat generating, electronic device is provided. The thermal interface member comprises either a single fluoroelastomer or a blend of fluoroelastomer components that are copolymers of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene and consists of greater than 40% fluorine along the backbone, and one or more conductive fillers. The fluoroelastomer blend contains at least one component with a Mooney viscosity of 50 poise or less and at least one component with a Mooney viscosity of greater than 50 poise, while the single fluoroelastomer component may have a Mooney viscosity of either less than or greater than 50.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种发热电子设备中的热接口部件。 热界面构件包括单一含氟弹性体或氟弹性体组分的共混物，其是六氟丙烯和亚乙烯基的共聚物，并且由主要含有大于40％的氟和一种或多种导电填料组成。 含氟弹性体共混物含有门尼粘度为50泊或更低的至少一种组分和门尼粘度大于50泊的至少一种组分，而单一含氟弹性体组分的门尼粘度可以小于或大于50 。

公开(公告)号：US20150177717A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14139753

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: MARK ANDREW COLLINS ,  Mary Virginia Riley

Inventor： MARK ANDREW COLLINS ,  Mary Virginia Riley

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  G01N1/30

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G01N1/30

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating hybrid solutions for staining of specimens according to one embodiment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method includes receiving a request for a staining process for a specimen placed on a specimen container that is further placed within a process chamber, where the specimen includes a specimen needing a diagnosis. The method may further include reading or capturing process data relating to the specimen, where the process data includes at least one of basic information and customization instructions. The method may further include facilitating the staining process of the specimen based on the process data.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，提供了根据一个实施例的用于促进样品染色的混合溶液的机制和方法。 在一个实施例中，作为示例，一种方法包括接收对放置在进一步放置在处理室内的样本容器上的样本的染色过程的请求，其中样本包括需要诊断的样本。 该方法还可以包括读取或捕获与样本有关的过程数据，其中过程数据包括基本信息和定制指令中的至少一个。 该方法还可以包括基于过程数据促进样品的染色过程。

公开(公告)号：US08543560B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13465667

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: Mark John McGrath ,  Andrew Collins ,  Martin Rex Dorricott

Inventor： Mark John McGrath ,  Andrew Collins ,  Martin Rex Dorricott

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N9/80 ,  G11B27/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/84 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/032 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/3036 ,  G11B27/323 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N9/8227 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: An audio and/or video generation apparatus which is arranged in operation to generate audio and/or video signals representative of an audio and/or video source, the audio and/or video generation apparatus comprising a recording unit which is arranged in operation to record the audio and/or video signals on a recording medium, wherein the audio and/or video generation apparatus is arranged to receive metadata associated with the audio and/or video signals generated by a data processor, the recording unit being arranged in operation to record the metadata on the recording medium with the audio and/or video signals. The data processor may be arranged to receive signals representative of the time codes of the recorded audio/video signals, and the metadata may include time code data representative of the in and out points of a take of the audio/video signals generated by the data processor.

Abstract translation: 一种音频和/或视频生成装置，其被配置为工作以产生表示音频和/或视频源的音频和/或视频信号，所述音频和/或视频生成装置包括记录单元，所述记录单元被布置在操作中以记录 在记录介质上的音频和/或视频信号，其中音频和/或视频生成装置被布置为接收与由数据处理器生成的音频和/或视频信号相关联的元数据，记录单元布置在操作中以记录 具有音频和/或视频信号的记录介质上的元数据。 数据处理器可以被布置为接收表示记录的音频/视频信号的时间码的信号，并且元数据可以包括代表由数据产生的音频/视频信号的进出点的时间码数据 处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20120263435A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13465667

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: Mark John McGRATH ,  Andrew Collins ,  Martin Rex Dorricott

Inventor： Mark John McGRATH ,  Andrew Collins ,  Martin Rex Dorricott

IPC: H04N9/80

CPC classification number: H04N21/84 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/032 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/3036 ,  G11B27/323 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N9/8227 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: An audio and/or video generation apparatus which is arranged in operation to generate audio and/or video signals representative of an audio and/or video source, the audio and/or video generation apparatus comprising a recording unit which is arranged in operation to record the audio and/or video signals on a recording medium, wherein the audio and/or video generation apparatus is arranged to receive metadata associated with the audio and/or video signals generated by a data processor, the recording unit being arranged in operation to record the metadata on the recording medium with the audio and/or video signals. The data processor may be arranged to receive signals representative of the time codes of the recorded audio/video signals, and the metadata may include time code data representative of the in and out points of a take of the audio/video signals generated by the data processor.

Abstract translation: 一种音频和/或视频生成装置，其被配置为工作以产生表示音频和/或视频源的音频和/或视频信号，所述音频和/或视频生成装置包括记录单元，所述记录单元被布置在操作中以记录 在记录介质上的音频和/或视频信号，其中音频和/或视频生成装置被布置为接收与由数据处理器生成的音频和/或视频信号相关联的元数据，记录单元布置在操作中以记录 具有音频和/或视频信号的记录介质上的元数据。 数据处理器可以被布置为接收表示记录的音频/视频信号的时间码的信号，并且元数据可以包括代表由数据产生的音频/视频信号的进出点的时间码数据 处理器。