公开(公告)号：US20120117556A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US12940596

申请日：2010-11-05

Applicant: Sean Hungerford ,  Thomas P. Murphy ,  Rebecca Lynne Young

Inventor： Sean Hungerford ,  Thomas P. Murphy ,  Rebecca Lynne Young

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: H04L12/585 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F8/65 ,  H04L51/12

Abstract: A system and method are provided to organize updates on a mobile device. The organization of the updates can be controlled according to something detectable on the mobile device which can be correlated to something detectable in the updates. For example, updates to be displayed on the mobile device can be organized based on context provided by the mobile device, such that more relevant updates are distinguishable from those that may be less relevant. In this way, all updates are accessible to the user, but those that are deemed to be particularly relevant may be more visible and more easily accessed to avoid the need to sort through or scroll through large lists of new updates.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法来组织移动设备上的更新。 更新的组织可以根据移动设备上可检测到的东西进行控制，可以与更新中可检测到的内容相关联。 例如，可以基于由移动设备提供的上下文来组织要在移动设备上显示的更新，使得更相关的更新与可能不那么相关的更新相区分。 以这种方式，用户可以访问所有更新，但被认为特别相关的更新可能会更加可见，更容易访问，以避免需要排序或滚动大型新更新列表。

公开(公告)号：US20120084128A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US13248832

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: Thomas P. MURPHY ,  Steven D. Baker ,  Howard I. Epstein

Inventor： Thomas P. MURPHY ,  Steven D. Baker ,  Howard I. Epstein

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0213 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0225 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration.

Abstract translation: 在线系统为远程用户提供静态激励，动态激励，以及创建和提交与用户感兴趣的商品或服务相关的可定制激励的能力。 通过使用激励传递系统，用户可以研究感兴趣的商品或服务，并且以交互方式创建对用户最期望的激励包，并将其提交到中心位置。 系统对提交的激励请求执行决策程序，并使这些请求可供审查。 最终，提交的请求可能被接受或拒绝，或者可以向用户发出反激励以供考虑。

公开(公告)号：US08200532B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12710022

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Thomas P. Murphy ,  Steven D. Baker ,  Howard I. Epstein

Inventor： Thomas P. Murphy ,  Steven D. Baker ,  Howard I. Epstein

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0213 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0225 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration. A manufacturer, such as an automobile manufacturer, can offer incentives direct to its consumers and enter into an electronic dialogue with its customers to help drive profits and sales in the most efficient manner. For instance, where certain models of vehicles are in over-supply in a certain geographic region a manufacturer may in real-time tailor its incentive offerings to help account for seasonal or other demand events. Further, the manufacturer can in real-time see the response to its incentives offerings and make appropriate changes to insure the desired result of its marketing efforts is obtained. A graphical user interface enables the remote user to search products or services of interest and to selectively build desired incentives and submit same for acceptance.

Abstract translation: 在线系统为远程用户提供静态激励，动态激励，以及创建和提交与用户感兴趣的商品或服务相关的可定制激励的能力。 通过使用激励传递系统，用户可以研究感兴趣的商品或服务，并且以交互方式创建对用户最期望的激励包，并将其提交到中心位置。 系统对提交的激励请求执行决策程序，并使这些请求可供审查。 最终，提交的请求可能被接受或拒绝，或者可以向用户发出反激励以供考虑。 制造商，如汽车制造商，可以直接向其消费者提供奖励，并与其客户进行电子对话，以最有效的方式推动利润和销售。 例如，某些地区某些车型的供应过剩，制造商可能会实时定制其激励产品，以帮助解决季节性或其他需求事件。 此外，制造商可以实时查看对其激励产品的响应，并进行适当的更改以确保获得其营销努力的期望结果。 图形用户界面使远程用户可以搜索感兴趣的产品或服务，并有选择地创建所需的激励并提交相同的接受。

公开(公告)号：US07668747B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US09735446

申请日：2000-12-13

Applicant: Thomas P. Murphy ,  Steven D. Baker ,  Howard I. Epstein

Inventor： Thomas P. Murphy ,  Steven D. Baker ,  Howard I. Epstein

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0213 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0225 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration. A manufacturer, such as an automobile manufacturer, can offer incentives direct to its consumers and enter into an electronic dialogue with its customers to help drive profits and sales in the most efficient manner. For instance, where certain models of vehicles are in over-supply in a certain geographic region a manufacturer may in real-time tailor its incentive offerings to help account for seasonal or other demand events. Further, the manufacturer can in real-time see the response to its incentives offerings and make appropriate changes to insure the desired result of its marketing efforts is obtained. A graphical user interface enables the remote user to search products or services of interest and to selectively build desired incentives and submit same for acceptance.

Abstract translation: 在线系统为远程用户提供静态激励，动态激励，以及创建和提交与用户感兴趣的商品或服务相关的可定制激励的能力。 通过使用激励传递系统，用户可以研究感兴趣的商品或服务，并且以交互方式创建对用户最期望的激励包，并将其提交到中心位置。 系统对提交的激励请求执行决策程序，并使这些请求可供审查。 最终，提交的请求可能被接受或拒绝，或者可以向用户发出反激励以供考虑。 制造商，如汽车制造商，可以直接向其消费者提供奖励，并与其客户进行电子对话，以最有效的方式推动利润和销售。 例如，某些地区某些车型的供应过剩，制造商可能会实时定制其激励产品，以帮助解决季节性或其他需求事件。 此外，制造商可以实时查看对其激励产品的响应，并进行适当的更改以确保获得其营销努力的期望结果。 图形用户界面使远程用户可以搜索感兴趣的产品或服务，并有选择地创建所需的激励并提交相同的接受。

公开(公告)号：US09118505B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US12940596

申请日：2010-11-05

Applicant: Sean Hungerford ,  Thomas P. Murphy ,  Rebecca Lynne Young

Inventor： Sean Hungerford ,  Thomas P. Murphy ,  Rebecca Lynne Young

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  H04L12/58 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F9/445

CPC classification number: H04L12/585 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F8/65 ,  H04L51/12

Abstract: A system and method are provided to organize updates on a mobile device. The organization of the updates can be controlled according to something detectable on the mobile device which can be correlated to something detectable in the updates. For example, updates to be displayed on the mobile device can be organized based on context provided by the mobile device, such that more relevant updates are distinguishable from those that may be less relevant. In this way, all updates are accessible to the user, but those that are deemed to be particularly relevant may be more visible and more easily accessed to avoid the need to sort through or scroll through large lists of new updates.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法来组织移动设备上的更新。 更新的组织可以根据移动设备上可检测到的东西进行控制，可以与更新中可检测到的内容相关联。 例如，可以基于由移动设备提供的上下文来组织要在移动设备上显示的更新，使得更相关的更新与可能不那么相关的更新相区分。 以这种方式，用户可以访问所有更新，但被认为特别相关的更新可能会更加可见，更易于访问，以避免需要排序或滚动大型新更新列表。

公开(公告)号：US08914426B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13035494

申请日：2011-02-25

Applicant: Thomas P. Murphy ,  Edward Eric Thomas

Inventor： Thomas P. Murphy ,  Edward Eric Thomas

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  Y10S707/913

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for managing the identity of media content data. A server node processes metadata associated with a plurality of media content data files to generate a corresponding master identifier for each of the media content data files. A client node then provides the server node a first set of metadata corresponding to a media content data file that has no associated master identifier. In turn, the server node processes the first set of metadata to identify a corresponding master identifier and a second set of associated metadata, which it provides to the client node. The client node processes the second set of metadata to identify a matching set of metadata stored in its database of identification data and metadata. If found, the client node associates the master identifier with a second media content data file corresponding to the matching set of metadata.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于管理媒体内容数据的身份的设备和方法。 服务器节点处理与多个媒体内容数据文件相关联的元数据，以生成每个媒体内容数据文件的对应的主标识符。 然后，客户机节点向服务器节点提供与没有相关联的主标识符的媒体内容数据文件相对应的第一组元数据。 反过来，服务器节点处理第一组元数据以识别其提供给客户机节点的对应主标识符和第二组关联元数据。 客户端节点处理第二组元数据以识别存储在其数据库中的标识数据和元数据的匹配的元数据集。 如果找到，则客户端节点将主标识符与对应于匹配的元数据集合的第二媒体内容数据文件相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20120221610A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13035494

申请日：2011-02-25

Applicant: Thomas P. Murphy ,  Edward Eric Thomas

Inventor： Thomas P. Murphy ,  Edward Eric Thomas

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  Y10S707/913

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for managing the identity of media content data. A server node processes metadata associated with a plurality of media content data files to generate a corresponding master identifier for each of the media content data files. A client node then provides the server node a first set of metadata corresponding to a media content data file that has no associated master identifier. In turn, the server node processes the first set of metadata to identify a corresponding master identifier and a second set of associated metadata, which it provides to the client node. The client node processes the second set of metadata to identify a matching set of metadata stored in its database of identification data and metadata. If found, the client node associates the master identifier with a second media content data file corresponding to the matching set of metadata.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于管理媒体内容数据的身份的设备和方法。 服务器节点处理与多个媒体内容数据文件相关联的元数据，以生成每个媒体内容数据文件的对应的主标识符。 然后，客户机节点向服务器节点提供与没有相关联的主标识符的媒体内容数据文件相对应的第一组元数据。 反过来，服务器节点处理第一组元数据以识别其提供给客户机节点的对应主标识符和第二组关联元数据。 客户端节点处理第二组元数据以识别存储在其数据库中的标识数据和元数据的匹配的元数据集。 如果找到，则客户端节点将主标识符与对应于匹配的元数据集合的第二媒体内容数据文件相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20120105325A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US12913195

申请日：2010-10-27

Applicant: Michael J. Brosnan ,  Thomas P. Murphy

Inventor： Michael J. Brosnan ,  Thomas P. Murphy

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  H04M2250/22

Abstract: A capacitive finger navigation input device uses a capacitive sensor array of capacitive sensing cells that includes only two capacitive sensing cells positioned along a linear direction. The capacitive finger navigation input device uses a drive circuit to drive at least one drive electrode of the capacitive sensor array and a sense circuit to sense mutual capacitance at each of the capacitive sensing cells of the capacitive sensor array to produce mutual capacitance signals, which are used to determine at least one of position and movement of a finger of a user with respect to the capacitive sensor array. The capacitive finger navigation input device may be used in a hand-held computing device and in a method for performing finger navigation.

Abstract translation: 电容式手指导航输入装置使用仅包括沿着线性方向定位的两个电容感测单元的电容式感测单元的电容式传感器阵列。 电容手指导航输入装置使用驱动电路来驱动电容式传感器阵列的至少一个驱动电极和感测电路，以感测电容式传感器阵列的每个电容感测单元处的互电容，以产生互电容信号， 用于确定用户相对于电容传感器阵列的手指的位置和移动中的至少一个。 电容手指导航输入装置可以用在手持式计算装置中以及用于执行手指导航的方法中。

公开(公告)号：US20100153198A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12710022

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Thomas P. Murphy ,  Steven Baker ,  Howard Epstein

Inventor： Thomas P. Murphy ,  Steven Baker ,  Howard Epstein

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q20/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0213 ,  G06Q30/0222 ,  G06Q30/0225 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration. A manufacturer, such as an automobile manufacturer, can offer incentives direct to its consumers and enter into an electronic dialogue with its customers to help drive profits and sales in the most efficient manner. For instance, where certain models of vehicles are in over-supply in a certain geographic region a manufacturer may in real-time tailor its incentive offerings to help account for seasonal or other demand events. Further, the manufacturer can in real-time see the response to its incentives offerings and make appropriate changes to insure the desired result of its marketing efforts is obtained. A graphical user interface enables the remote user to search products or services of interest and to selectively build desired incentives and submit same for acceptance.

Abstract translation: 在线系统为远程用户提供静态激励，动态激励，以及创建和提交与用户感兴趣的商品或服务相关的可定制激励的能力。 通过使用激励传递系统，用户可以研究感兴趣的商品或服务，并且以交互方式创建对用户最期望的激励包，并将其提交到中心位置。 系统对提交的激励请求执行决策程序，并使这些请求可供审查。 最终，提交的请求可能被接受或拒绝，或者可以向用户发出反激励以供考虑。 制造商，如汽车制造商，可以直接向其消费者提供奖励，并与其客户进行电子对话，以最有效的方式推动利润和销售。 例如，某些地区某些车型的供应过剩，制造商可能会实时定制其激励产品，以帮助解决季节性或其他需求事件。 此外，制造商可以实时查看对其激励产品的响应，并进行适当的更改以确保获得其营销努力的期望结果。 图形用户界面使远程用户可以搜索感兴趣的产品或服务，并有选择地创建所需的激励并提交相同的接受。

公开(公告)号：US4894136A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-16

申请号：US255302

申请日：1988-10-11

Applicant: Thomas P. Murphy

Inventor： Thomas P. Murphy

IPC: C25F5/00 ,  C25F7/00 ,  G11B5/84

CPC classification number: C25F7/00 ,  C25F5/00

Abstract: A method of removing a layer of cobalt from an underlying nickel surface of an article comprises the steps of immersing at least part of the article in an aqueous solution of a caustic alkali having a pH value not less than 12.5 and preferably not less than 14, and applying an electrical potential difference between the article and a counter electrode which acts as a cathode to strip the cobalt from the article leaving the nickel passive. The method is particularly suitable for removing a defective cobalt layer from a data storage disc so that the disc can be recoated.