公开(公告)号：US09639831B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US11948399

申请日：2007-11-30

Applicant: Charles P. Schultz ,  Jose C. Lacal ,  Von A. Mock ,  Arnold W. Pittler

Inventor： Charles P. Schultz ,  Jose C. Lacal ,  Von A. Mock ,  Arnold W. Pittler

IPC: G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/40

CPC classification number: G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/4014

Abstract: A method (400, 500) and a system (100) of conducting transactions for acquisition of virtual items. The method can include receiving from a user (108) a request to acquire the virtual item. Responsive to an identity indicator (112) that is exclusively unique to an identity confirmation device (110) being communicated from the identity confirmation device, a determination can be made whether the identity indicator corresponds to the user. Responsive to determining that the identity indicator corresponds to the user, the virtual item can be provided to the user. The method also can include receiving from a user a request to acquire the virtual item, receiving from an identity confirmation device an identity indicator exclusively unique to the identity confirmation device, and communicating the request and the identity indicator from the client device to a server (104).

公开(公告)号：US08417225B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US11641391

申请日：2006-12-19

Applicant: Von A. Mock ,  Jorge L. Perdomo

Inventor： Von A. Mock ,  Jorge L. Perdomo

IPC: H04W3/42

CPC classification number: G06F17/30575 ,  H04M1/274516 ,  H04M1/7253

Abstract: A method for coordinating the sharing of contacts between a directory terminal (104) and a portable communication device (102) is implemented in one embodiment when the directory terminal receives from the portable device a request to conduct a directory sharing session and a communication device identifier. The directory terminal retrieves screen interface information associated with the identifier and renders a user interface on a display screen (101) of the directory terminal based on the retrieved information. The directory terminal receives a first set of contact records from the portable communication device, wherein each contact record includes a contact name and at least one contact entry. The directory terminal searches a second set of contact records to find contact records containing contact names included in contact records of the first set. Contact entries for common contact records are conveyed to the portable communication device for automatic association with the first set.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，当目录终端从便携式设备接收进行目录共享会话的请求和通信设备标识符时，实现用于协调目录终端（104）和便携式通信设备（102）之间的联系共享的方法 。 目录终端检索与标识符相关联的屏幕界面信息，并且基于检索到的信息在目录终端的显示屏幕（101）上呈现用户界面。 目录终端从便携式通信设备接收第一组联系人记录，其中每个联系人记录包括联系人姓名和至少一个联系人条目。 目录终端搜索第二组联系人记录，以查找包含联系人姓名的联系人记录，其中包含第一组的联系人记录。 公共联系人记录的联系人条目被传送到便携式通信设备以与第一组自动关联。

公开(公告)号：US08396453B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US11687248

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: Benjamin Snow ,  William S. Eichenberger ,  Von A. Mock ,  Wayne W. Ballantyne

Inventor： Benjamin Snow ,  William S. Eichenberger ,  Von A. Mock ,  Wayne W. Ballantyne

IPC: H04M1/66 ,  H04M1/68 ,  H04M1/16

CPC classification number: H04W64/00 ,  G01S19/09 ,  G01S19/17

Abstract: A method for locating a wireless communications device WCD (102). The method includes the step of receiving at the WCD (102) a wireless transmission comprising a first auto-location trigger signal. The WCD (102), responsive to the first auto-location trigger signal, operates in an auto-location mode. The auto-location mode includes the automatic collection and communication of predetermined first data, such as audio, video, and GPS location data. After the automatic collection and communication step of the first data is complete, the WCD (102) enters into a standby mode. The standby mode continues until a state detection device (206) of the WCD (102) detects a change in the state of the WCD (102). These changes in state are exclusive of the wireless transmission comprising the first auto-location trigger signal. The change(s) in state produce a second auto-location trigger signal, which causes the automatic collection and communication of a second data that is the same or similar to the first data.

Abstract translation: 一种用于定位无线通信设备WCD（102）的方法。 该方法包括在WCD（102）处接收包括第一自动定位触发信号的无线传输的步骤。 响应于第一自动定位触发信号的WCD（102）在自动定位模式下操作。 自动定位模式包括自动收集和通信诸如音频，视频和GPS位置数据之类的预定的第一数据。 在第一数据的自动收集和通信步骤完成之后，WCD（102）进入待机模式。 待机模式继续，直到WCD（102）的状态检测装置（206）检测到WCD（102）的状态的改变。 这些状态变化不包括包括第一自动定位触发信号的无线传输。 状态变化产生第二自动定位触发信号，这导致自动收集和通信与第一数据相同或相似的第二数据。

公开(公告)号：US08369489B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US11537289

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Von A. Mock ,  Mark A. Barros ,  Daniel A. Baudino

Inventor： Von A. Mock ,  Mark A. Barros ,  Daniel A. Baudino

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: G10L21/00 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04M1/72566 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A method (300) for providing an audio message (105). The method can include detecting at least one external parameter (125, 130, 135). Detecting the external parameter can include detecting a time, a location or a station identifier. Detecting the location can include receiving a signal from a network node (110) or a beacon (115), or receiving location information from a positioning system (240). In one arrangement, detecting the external parameter can include detecting a plurality of identifiers, such as a time, a location and/or a station identifier. The external parameter can be processed to identify at least one audio attribute (265) associated with a voice persona. An audio message then can be generated based, at least in part, on the audio attribute. Identifying the audio attribute can include identifying at least a second audio attribute associated with a background sound.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供音频消息（105）的方法（300）。 该方法可以包括检测至少一个外部参数（125,130,135）。 检测外部参数可以包括检测时间，位置或站标识符。 检测位置可以包括从网络节点（110）或信标（115）接收信号，或从定位系统（240）接收位置信息。 在一种布置中，检测外部参数可以包括检测多个标识符，诸如时间，位置和/或站标识符。 可以处理外部参数以识别与语音人物相关联的至少一个音频属性（265）。 然后可以至少部分地基于音频属性生成音频消息。 识别音频属性可以包括识别与背景声音相关联的至少第二音频属性。

公开(公告)号：US08150403B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US11421014

申请日：2006-05-30

Applicant: Von A. Mock ,  Mark A. Barros ,  Zhuo-Ming Dai ,  Jorge L. Perdomo ,  Luis A. Pichardo ,  Xiao-Feng Zhu

Inventor： Von A. Mock ,  Mark A. Barros ,  Zhuo-Ming Dai ,  Jorge L. Perdomo ,  Luis A. Pichardo ,  Xiao-Feng Zhu

IPC: H04W72/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/56 ,  H04M3/565 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04M2207/18

Abstract: A method (300) for allocating mobile station resources. The method can include receiving a message (120) over a wireless communications network (110) from an authorized user requesting reservation of communication resources on the mobile station (105), and automatically reserving the mobile station communication resources in accordance with the request. Receiving the message over the wireless communications network can include receiving the message on a slave mobile station. The message can be received from a master mobile station (115). In one arrangement the message can include a mobile station calendar entry. The calendar entry can be received in response to initiating a call on the mobile station. The call can be, for example, a selective dynamic group (SDG) call.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分配移动台资源的方法（300）。 该方法可以包括通过无线通信网络（110）从授权用户接收请求在移动台（105）上通信资源的预留的消息（120），并根据请求自动保留移动台通信资源。 通过无线通信网络接收消息可以包括在从属移动台上接收消息。 该消息可以从主移动站（115）接收。 在一种布置中，消息可以包括移动站日历条目。 可以响应于在移动台上发起呼叫来接收日程表项。 呼叫可以是例如选择性动态组（SDG）呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US20110151904A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US13036793

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: Von A. Mock ,  Daniel A. Baudino ,  Jorge L. Perdomo ,  Amy M. Tupler

Inventor： Von A. Mock ,  Daniel A. Baudino ,  Jorge L. Perdomo ,  Amy M. Tupler

IPC: H04W4/12 ,  H04W88/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/32037 ,  H04N1/32048 ,  H04N1/32101 ,  H04N1/32765 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/3266

Abstract: A server includes a communications adapter; a controller and a datastore. The controller receives a first user input via a user interface to associate at least one image attribute with a contact. Thereby, responsive to receiving an image from an electronic apparatus, the controller automatically processes the image to identify at least one feature of the image that corresponds to the image attribute, and associates the image with the contact based on the image attribute; and communicates the image to the contact via the communications adapter. The datastore is suitable for storing digital information, and is communicatively coupled to the controller.

Abstract translation: 服务器包括通信适配器; 控制器和数据存储。 控制器经由用户接口接收第一用户输入以将至少一个图像属性与联系人相关联。 因此，响应于从电子设备接收图像，控制器自动处理图像以识别与图像属性相对应的图像的至少一个特征，并且基于图像属性将图像与联系人相关联; 并通过通信适配器将图像传送给联系人。 数据存储区适用于存储数字信息，并且通信地耦合到控制器。

公开(公告)号：US07826409B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11616074

申请日：2006-12-26

Applicant: Von A. Mock ,  Jose E. Korneluk

Inventor： Von A. Mock ,  Jose E. Korneluk

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  G01S1/68 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S11/06 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: A method (400, 500) of identifying a route traveled. The method can include, while traveling away from an initial location (115), detecting a unique identifier for each of a plurality of wireless communication devices (125) along the route. The method also can include presenting an indicator (210) that indicates a relative distance from at least one of the wireless communication devices while traveling toward the initial location. Detecting the unique identifier for each of the plurality of wireless communication devices can include detecting a media access control (MAC) identifier or an Internet protocol (IP) address for at least one of the communication devices.

Abstract translation: 一种识别所行驶的路线的方法（400,500）。 该方法可以包括在远离初始位置（115）的同时，沿着路线检测多个无线通信设备（125）中的每一个的唯一标识符。 该方法还可以包括呈现指示器（210），该指示器指示当朝向初始位置行进时与至少一个无线通信设备的相对距离。 检测多个无线通信设备中的每一个的唯一标识符可以包括检测用于至少一个通信设备的媒体访问控制（MAC）标识符或因特网协议（IP）地址。

公开(公告)号：US20100169917A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12347620

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Gunnar Harboe ,  Noel Massey ,  Von A. Mock

Inventor： Gunnar Harboe ,  Noel Massey ,  Von A. Mock

IPC: H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: A system and method for customizing communication in a social television framework is described. The method includes retrieving a current context data set corresponding to multiple users, wherein the current context data set includes a user profile component and a media content component. A customized mark set is determined based on an analysis of the current context data set, and at least one of the marks in the customized mark set is sent to a client end device to be experienced by at least one of the users.

Abstract translation: 描述了在社交电视框架中定制通信的系统和方法。 该方法包括检索对应于多个用户的当前上下文数据集，其中当前上下文数据集包括用户简档组件和媒体内容组件。 基于对当前上下文数据集的分析来确定定制标记集，并且自定义标记集中的至少一个标记被发送到客户端终端设备以由至少一个用户体验。

公开(公告)号：US07637425B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11738341

申请日：2007-04-20

Applicant: Von A. Mock ,  Juan C. Fernandez

Inventor： Von A. Mock ,  Juan C. Fernandez

IPC: G06K5/00 ,  G06K7/01

CPC classification number: G07F7/0886 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G07F7/1008

Abstract: A method (10) and system (50 or 200) of using a credit card media type (54) integrated with a wireless communication device (52) can include determining (12) that the wireless communication device is inoperable for use in a commercial transaction and enabling (14) the use and authorization of the credit card media type with a predetermined restriction profile that is more restrictive than when the credit card media type is used with the wireless communication device when operable. The method can lower (16) the payment authorization amount or limit a type of item that is purchased to a predefined type based on a remote network being unable to communicate with the wireless communication device. The method can also remove (18) the credit card media type from the communication device and enable the use and authorization of the credit card media type with the predetermined restriction profile.

Abstract translation: 使用与无线通信设备（52）集成的信用卡媒体类型（54）的方法（10）和系统（50或200）可以包括确定（12）无线通信设备不可操作用于商业交易 并且使得（14）信用卡媒体类型的使用和授权具有比在可操作时与无线通信设备一起使用信用卡媒体类型时更加限制的预定限制简档。 该方法可以基于远程网络无法与无线通信设备进行通信，降低（16）支付授权量或将购买的项目类型限制为预定类型。 该方法还可以从通信设备移除（18）信用卡媒体类型，并且能够使用具有预定限制简档的信用卡媒体类型的使用和授权。

公开(公告)号：US07593714B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11166597

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Charles P. Schultz ,  Juan C. Fernandez ,  Von A. Mock

Inventor： Charles P. Schultz ,  Juan C. Fernandez ,  Von A. Mock

IPC: H04M15/00

CPC classification number: H04M15/775 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/68 ,  H04M15/785 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/0192 ,  H04M2215/0196 ,  H04M2215/2026 ,  H04M2215/32 ,  H04M2215/7277 ,  H04M2215/7295 ,  H04W4/24

Abstract: A method (10) of payment of communication services includes determining (14) if a request (12) for services is an essential service or non-essential service, determining (19) if a device and/or user is authorized for non-essential service, and determining (20) if there are sufficient pre-pay funds for the non-essential service. The method can further include rejecting (26) the request for non-essential service if the device and/or user is unauthorized or if insufficient pre-pay funds exist. The method grants (16) the request if the request is for essential service (such as voice services). The essential service or subscription or post-pay service can be added (18) to a recurring bill. If the device and/or user is authorized and sufficient prepay funds exist, then the method grants (22) the request for the non-essential service. In response or in conjunction with granting, the method can deduct (24) funds from prepay funds upon granting the request.

Abstract translation: 支付通信服务的方法（10）包括确定（14）服务请求（12）是否是基本服务或非基本服务，确定（19）如果设备和/或用户被授权为非必要服务 服务和确定（20）是否有非必要服务的充足预付资金。 该方法可以进一步包括：如果设备和/或用户是未授权的，或者如果存在不足的预付资金，则拒绝（26）非基本服务的请求。 如果请求用于基本服务（如语音服务），则该方法授予（16）请求。 基本服务或订阅或后付费服务可以添加（18）到定期帐单。 如果设备和/或用户被授权并且存在足够的预付资金，则该方法授予（22）对非必要服务的请求。 作为回应或与授予相结合，该方法可以在批准请求时从预付款中扣除（24）资金。