公开(公告)号：US09106553B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US11691484

申请日：2007-03-26

Applicant: Yoon Kean Wong ,  Karl Townsend ,  Paul Chambers ,  Ramachandran Venkataraman

Inventor： Yoon Kean Wong ,  Karl Townsend ,  Paul Chambers ,  Ramachandran Venkataraman

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/0809

Abstract: A computing device is provided that includes a plurality of user-interactive mechanisms. The computing device may also include a universal communication port that is capable of receiving a connection from a device that belongs to any one of a plurality of device classes or types. The device may be equipped or configured with logic. The logic may configure or otherwise enable an operative state of user-interface mechanisms on the device. Additionally, the logic may (i) detect a connected device that connects to the universal communication port, and (ii) determine a set of functionality that the connected device is capable of performing when connected to the universal communication port. The logic may perform, or cause performance, of operations that are for use with or by the connected device. The logic may also perform at least one of (i) selectively route data to the connected device over the universal communication port, or (ii) selectively disable one or more of the plurality of user-interactive mechanisms while performing the operations.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括多个用户交互机制的计算设备。 计算设备还可以包括能够从属于多个设备类别或类型中的任何一个的设备接收连接的通用通信端口。 该设备可以配备或配置逻辑。 逻辑可以配置或以其他方式启用设备上的用户界面机制的操作状态。 另外，逻辑可以（i）检测连接到通用通信端口的连接设备，以及（ii）确定所连接设备在连接到通用通信端口时能够执行的一组功能。 该逻辑可以执行或导致与所连接的设备一起使用的操作的性能。 逻辑还可以执行以下中的至少一个：（i）通过通用通信端口选择性地将数据路由到连接的设备，或者（ii）在执行操作时选择性地禁用多个用户交互机制中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US08433182B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12827739

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: Anthony Wood ,  Donald Woodward, Jr. ,  Edward Kessler ,  Douglas Shannon ,  Spencer Shanson ,  Karl Townsend

Inventor： Anthony Wood ,  Donald Woodward, Jr. ,  Edward Kessler ,  Douglas Shannon ,  Spencer Shanson ,  Karl Townsend

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/036 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: A video data recordable having integrated channel guides allowing a user to control recording and storage of television signals into personal channels for later playback and viewing. In the described embodiment, the user may specify criteria for recording of shows from an input source such as a broadcast signal and shows are then selected based on the user specified criteria and recorded for later playback. Storage of the shows may be organized into personal channels in order to facilitate later playback, e.g., the user may specify a channel of action movies, a channel of nature programming, a channel for sports, etc. The shows to be recorded may also have a predefined format which may be used to ease playback of recorded programming by allowing the user to easily locate and playback sections of programming of interest.

Abstract translation: 具有可记录的视频数据，其具有集成的频道指南，允许用户将电视信号的记录和存储控制到个人频道以供稍后播放和观看。 在所描述的实施例中，用户可以指定用于从诸如广播信号的输入源记录节目的标准，然后基于用户指定的标准来选择节目并且记录以供稍后播放。 节目的存储可以被组织到个人频道中以便于稍后播放，例如，用户可以指定动作片的频道，自然节目的频道，运动的频道等。要被录制的节目也可以具有 可以通过允许用户容易地定位和重放感兴趣的节目的部分来预定格式，其可以用于简化记录节目的重放。

公开(公告)号：US20120254631A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13075161

申请日：2011-03-29

Applicant: Peter Nils Skillman ,  Eric Liu ,  Karl Townsend ,  Nathaniel Wolf ,  Manjirnath Chatterjee

Inventor： Peter Nils Skillman ,  Eric Liu ,  Karl Townsend ,  Nathaniel Wolf ,  Manjirnath Chatterjee

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  Y02D10/173

Abstract: A portable device to determine whether a user is holding the portable device, launch a mode of operation of the portable device if the user is holding the portable device, and modify an amount of power supplied to a component of the portable device based on the mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 用于确定用户是否正在握持便携式设备的便携式设备，如果用户正在握持便携式设备，则启动便携式设备的操作模式，并且基于该模式修改提供给便携式设备的组件的功率量 的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07983646B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US11608116

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: Olivier Boireau ,  Gary Embler ,  Avi Kopelman ,  William Noellert ,  Karl Townsend ,  Chun W. Yeung

Inventor： Olivier Boireau ,  Gary Embler ,  Avi Kopelman ,  William Noellert ,  Karl Townsend ,  Chun W. Yeung

IPC: H04B1/10 ,  H04K3/00

CPC classification number: H04B15/04

Abstract: Various embodiments to reduce radio frequency noise are described. An apparatus may comprise a mobile computing device having a radio frequency noise reduction module to disable a radio frequency noise source in response to a receive active signal from a radio receiver. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 描述了降低射频噪声的各种实施例。 装置可以包括具有射频噪声降低模块的移动计算设备，以响应于来自无线电接收机的接收活动信号来禁用射频噪声源。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20100211701A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12772878

申请日：2010-05-03

Applicant: Karl Townsend

Inventor： Karl Townsend

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/4068 ,  G06F2213/0042

Abstract: Versatile serial bus connectivity is provided for enabling detection and use of passive media output devices that connect to a host device through a serial bus connector. In addition, serial bus connectivity is extended to video output devices that can use analog video data.

Abstract translation: 提供了多功能的串行总线连接，用于实现检测和使用通过串行总线连接器连接到主机设备的无源媒体输出设备。 此外，串行总线连接扩展到可以使用模拟视频数据的视频输出设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070049103A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11210328

申请日：2005-08-23

Applicant: Mostafa Kashi ,  Karl Townsend

Inventor： Mostafa Kashi ,  Karl Townsend

IPC: H01R4/24

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method and apparatus for intelligent handheld device accessory support. A method of one embodiment includes sensing the presence of an accessory plug in a jack of the handheld device, determining a type of accessory device attached to the accessory plug, including receiving electrical signals from pins of the plug and based on the determination, configuring the handheld device, including assigning particular signals to pins of the plug.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于智能手持设备附件支持的方法和装置。 一个实施例的方法包括感测在手持设备的插座中存在附件插头，确定附接到附件插头的附件设备的类型，包括从插头的引脚接收电信号，并且基于该确定，配置 手持设备，包括将特定信号分配给插头的引脚。

公开(公告)号：US08385822B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12239656

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Manjirnath Chatterjee ,  Yoshimichi Matsuoka ,  Eric Liu ,  Karl Townsend ,  Nicholas R. Gilmour ,  William Justin Grange ,  Larry W. Martin ,  Mark Corbridge ,  Michael Francisco

Inventor： Manjirnath Chatterjee ,  Yoshimichi Matsuoka ,  Eric Liu ,  Karl Townsend ,  Nicholas R. Gilmour ,  William Justin Grange ,  Larry W. Martin ,  Mark Corbridge ,  Michael Francisco

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/04 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A mobile computing device (‘MCD’) and docking station (‘dock’) are individually equipped with features and components that enable charging/power signals to be communicated from the dock to the MCD without use of connectors. Other embodiments provide for the MCD or the dock to identify an orientation of the MCD as retained on the docking station. As an addition or alternative, magnetic coupling may be used to maintain and/or orient the two devices in a mated position.

Abstract translation: 移动计算设备（MCD）和对接站（坞站）分别配备有使得充电/电力信号从坞站传送到MCD而不使用连接器的特征和组件。 其他实施例提供MCD或码头以确定保留在对接站上的MCD的取向。 作为附加或替代，可以使用磁耦合来将两个装置保持和/或定向在配合位置。

公开(公告)号：US07836216B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11210328

申请日：2005-08-23

Applicant: Mostafa Kashi ,  Karl Townsend

Inventor： Mostafa Kashi ,  Karl Townsend

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/12 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method and apparatus for intelligent handheld device accessory support. A method of one embodiment includes sensing the presence of an accessory plug in a jack of the handheld device, determining a type of accessory device attached to the accessory plug, including receiving electrical signals from pins of the plug and based on the determination, configuring the handheld device, including assigning particular signals to pins of the plug.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于智能手持设备附件支持的方法和装置。 一个实施例的方法包括感测在手持设备的插座中存在附件插头，确定附接到附件插头的附件设备的类型，包括从插头的引脚接收电信号，并且基于该确定，配置 手持设备，包括将特定信号分配给插头的引脚。

公开(公告)号：US07773860B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US10386585

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: Anthony Wood ,  Donald Woodward, Jr. ,  Edward Kessler ,  Douglas Shannon ,  Spencer Shanson ,  Karl Townsend

Inventor： Anthony Wood ,  Donald Woodward, Jr. ,  Edward Kessler ,  Douglas Shannon ,  Spencer Shanson ,  Karl Townsend

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/036 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: A video data recordable having integrated channel guides allowing a user to control recording and storage of television signals into personal channels for later playback and viewing. In the described embodiment, the user may specify criteria for recording of shows from an input source such as a broadcast signal and shows are then selected based on the user specified criteria and recorded for later playback. Storage of the shows may be organized into personal channels in order to facilitate later playback, e.g., the user may specify a channel of action movies, a channel of nature programming, a channel for sports, etc. The shows to be recorded may also have a predefined format which may be used to ease playback of recorded programming by allowing the user to easily locate and playback sections of programming of interest.

Abstract translation: 具有可记录的视频数据，其具有集成的频道指南，允许用户将电视信号的记录和存储控制到个人频道以供稍后播放和观看。 在所描述的实施例中，用户可以指定用于从诸如广播信号的输入源记录节目的标准，然后基于用户指定的标准来选择节目并且记录以供稍后播放。 节目的存储可以被组织到个人频道中以便于稍后播放，例如，用户可以指定动作片的频道，自然节目的频道，运动的频道等。要被录制的节目也可以具有 可以通过允许用户容易地定位和重放感兴趣的节目的部分来预定格式，其可以用于简化记录节目的重放。

公开(公告)号：US20100063893A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12328654

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Karl Townsend

Inventor： Karl Townsend

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/325 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: A mobile computing device includes a display, a storage medium, and a processing circuit. The storage medium is for storing a secure element for transactions. The processing circuit is configured so that a user can purchase the product from an on-line merchant using the secure element to make an on-line payment. The mobile device can be a personal digital assistant, a handheld computer, a smart phone, a cellular phone or other computing device.

Abstract translation: 移动计算设备包括显示器，存储介质和处理电路。 存储介质用于存储用于事务的安全元件。 处理电路被配置为使得用户可以使用安全元件从在线商家购买产品以进行在线支付。 移动设备可以是个人数字助理，手持计算机，智能电话，蜂窝电话或其他计算设备。