公开(公告)号：US20060036847A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10916642

申请日：2004-08-10

Applicant: Steven Bush ,  Thomas Butcher ,  Harry Heymann ,  Daniel Kerns ,  Roxanne Skelly

Inventor： Steven Bush ,  Thomas Butcher ,  Harry Heymann ,  Daniel Kerns ,  Roxanne Skelly

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04L9/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F7/04 ,  G06F7/58 ,  G06K19/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/08 ,  H04L29/12783 ,  H04L61/35

Abstract: A technique is disclosed that allows different computers in a network to create an identifier that uniquely identifies the network. The technique allows the unique identifier to be consistently created over time, regardless of the particular make up of the computing devices in the network at any particular point time. In some implementation, a computer within the network hosts the identification creation tool. In order to create a unique identifier for the network, the tool identifies each network adapter used by the host computer. Using this information, the tool identifies a gateway device used by the network adapter or adapters, and then determines the physical network address of that gateway device. For example, if the network is an Ethernet network, the tool will determine the medial access control (MAC) address for the gateway device. The tool then creates a unique identifier for the network based upon the physical address. The unique network identifier can then be used to associate the billing a usage fee, such as a licensing fee, with the network rather than with an individual computer within the network. Alternately or additionally, the unique network identifier can be used to maintain and support the gateway device for the network.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许网络中的不同计算机创建唯一地标识网络的标识符的技术。 该技术允许随着时间的推移一致地创建唯一标识符，而不管网络中任何特定点时间的计算设备的具体组成。 在一些实现中，网络内的计算机承载识别创建工具。 为了创建网络的唯一标识符，该工具识别主机使用的每个网络适配器。 使用该信息，该工具识别网络适配器或适配器使用的网关设备，然后确定该网关设备的物理网络地址。 例如，如果网络是以太网，则该工具将确定网关设备的内部访问控制（MAC）地址。 该工具然后基于物理地址创建网络的唯一标识符。 然后可以使用唯一的网络标识符将计费与网络的使用费用（例如许可费用）相关联，而不是与网络内的单个计算机相关联。 或者或另外，唯一网络标识符可以用于维护和支持网络的网关设备。

公开(公告)号：US08583745B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US12124825

申请日：2008-05-21

Applicant: Rob Bearman ,  Steve Bush ,  Thomas Butcher ,  Edward Jung ,  Sanjeev Katariya ,  Sami Khoury ,  Fajen Kyne

Inventor： Rob Bearman ,  Steve Bush ,  Thomas Butcher ,  Edward Jung ,  Sanjeev Katariya ,  Sami Khoury ,  Fajen Kyne

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F15/16

Abstract: A method and system for mapping logical identifiers to physical identifiers is provided. In one embodiment, a logical routing system allows each application, or more generally entity (e.g., user of an application), to register its logical identifier to physical identifier mapping when the application starts executing on a computer. To send a message to an application identified by a logical identifier, a client program uses the registered mapping to identify the physical identifier of the computer. If an application later starts executing on a different computer, then the application can register a different mapping.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将逻辑标识符映射到物理标识符的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，当应用程序在计算机上开始执行时，逻辑路由系统允许每个应用或更一般地实体（例如，应用的用户）将其逻辑标识符注册到物理标识符映射。 为了向由逻辑标识符标识的应用发送消息，客户机程序使用注册的映射来识别计算机的物理标识符。 如果应用程序稍后开始在不同的计算机上执行，则应用程序可以注册不同的映射。

公开(公告)号：US20110299832A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US12792485

申请日：2010-06-02

Applicant: Thomas Butcher

Inventor： Thomas Butcher

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/14 ,  H04N9/80

CPC classification number: H04N21/4728 ,  H04N21/234318 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/8543 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: Adaptive video zoom is provided by a method of providing a video content item for viewing by one or more viewers. The method includes identifying one or more objects within the video content item. The method further includes, for each identified object, assigning a searchable descriptor for the object, creating a time stamp indicating one or more time periods within the video content item during which the object occurs, and creating a bounding window defining a region of the video content item within which the object occurs. The searchable descriptor, time stamp, and bounding window are then packaged into metadata associated with the video content item. The method further includes delivering the video content item and the metadata associated with the video content item to a client computing device.

Abstract translation: 通过提供用于由一个或多个观看者观看的视频内容项的方法来提供自适应视频缩放。 该方法包括识别视频内容项目内的一个或多个对象。 该方法还包括针对每个识别的对象，为对象分配可搜索的描述符，创建指示该对象发生的视频内容项内的一个或多个时间段的时间标记，以及创建定义视频区域的边界窗口 发生对象的内容项。 然后将可搜索描述符，时间戳和边界窗口打包成与视频内容项相关联的元数据。 该方法还包括将视频内容项目和与视频内容项目相关联的元数据传送到客户端计算设备。

公开(公告)号：US08331760B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12792485

申请日：2010-06-02

Applicant: Thomas Butcher

Inventor： Thomas Butcher

IPC: H04N9/80 ,  H04N5/93 ,  H04N5/92 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G06K9/42 ,  G06K9/44 ,  G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/32

CPC classification number: H04N21/4728 ,  H04N21/234318 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/8543 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: Adaptive video zoom is provided by a method of providing a video content item for viewing by one or more viewers. The method includes identifying one or more objects within the video content item. The method further includes, for each identified object, assigning a searchable descriptor for the object, creating a time stamp indicating one or more time periods within the video content item during which the object occurs, and creating a bounding window defining a region of the video content item within which the object occurs. The searchable descriptor, time stamp, and bounding window are then packaged into metadata associated with the video content item. The method further includes delivering the video content item and the metadata associated with the video content item to a client computing device.

Abstract translation: 通过提供用于由一个或多个观看者观看的视频内容项的方法来提供自适应视频缩放。 该方法包括识别视频内容项目内的一个或多个对象。 该方法还包括针对每个识别的对象，为对象分配可搜索的描述符，创建指示该对象发生的视频内容项目内的一个或多个时间段的时间标记，以及创建定义该视频区域的边界窗口 发生对象的内容项。 然后将可搜索描述符，时间戳和边界窗口打包成与视频内容项相关联的元数据。 该方法还包括将视频内容项目和与视频内容项目相关联的元数据传送到客户端计算设备。

公开(公告)号：US20090077260A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12124825

申请日：2008-05-21

Applicant: Rob Bearman ,  Steve Bush ,  Thomas Butcher ,  Edward Jung ,  Sanjeev Katariya ,  Sami Khoury ,  Fajen Kyne

Inventor： Rob Bearman ,  Steve Bush ,  Thomas Butcher ,  Edward Jung ,  Sanjeev Katariya ,  Sami Khoury ,  Fajen Kyne

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F15/16

Abstract: A method and system for mapping logical identifiers to physical identifiers is provided. In one embodiment, a logical routing system allows each application, or more generally entity (e.g., user of an application), to register its logical identifier to physical identifier mapping when the application starts executing on a computer. To send a message to an application identified by a logical identifier, a client program uses the registered mapping to identify the physical identifier of the computer. If an application later starts executing on a different computer, then the application can register a different mapping.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将逻辑标识符映射到物理标识符的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，当应用程序在计算机上开始执行时，逻辑路由系统允许每个应用或更一般地实体（例如，应用的用户）将其逻辑标识符注册到物理标识符映射。 为了向由逻辑标识符标识的应用发送消息，客户机程序使用注册的映射来识别计算机的物理标识符。 如果应用程序稍后开始在不同的计算机上执行，则应用程序可以注册不同的映射。