公开(公告)号：US20070195007A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11509437

申请日：2006-08-23

Applicant: Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

Inventor： Eric Bear ,  Chad Magendanz ,  Aditha Adams ,  Carl Ledbetter ,  Steve Kaneko ,  Chris Schoppa ,  Adrian Chandley ,  William Westerinen ,  Dale Crosier ,  Robert Plank

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/107

Abstract: A method and system for auxiliary display of information for a computing device. An auxiliary display is integrated with a computing system to provide an area where notifications can be peripherally presented off-screen. Whenever a background task sends a notification to the main display of the system, the notification may be redirected to appear instead on the auxiliary display. A user may then glance at the notification appearing on the auxiliary display to be informed of the message without interruption from the current task onscreen. Any type of information may be presented on the auxiliary display including incoming communications, meeting reminders, system alerts, and information from Internet subscription services. The auxiliary display may be placed on the central processor chassis or on the monitor border along with LED indicator lights to provide simple peripheral-vision notification. By pressing a button, a user may obtain additional detailed follow-up information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于辅助显示计算设备的信息的方法和系统。 辅助显示器与计算系统集成，以提供可以在屏幕外周边呈现通知的区域。 每当后台任务向系统的主显示器发送通知时，通知可能会重定向到辅助显示屏上。 然后，用户可以看到出现在辅助显示器上的通知，从而从屏幕上的当前任务中断地通知该消息。 任何类型的信息可以在辅助显示器上显示，包括进入通信，会议提醒，系统警报和来自因特网订阅服务的信息。 辅助显示器可以与LED指示灯一起放置在中央处理器机箱或监视器边框上，以提供简单的外围视觉通知。 通过按下按钮，用户可以获得更多详细的后续信息。

公开(公告)号：US20070136570A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11515410

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: Alexander Frank ,  William Westerinen ,  Curt Steeb ,  Zhangwei Xu

Inventor： Alexander Frank ,  William Westerinen ,  Curt Steeb ,  Zhangwei Xu

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/575 ,  G06F21/572 ,  G06F2221/2105 ,  G06Q20/085 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/0284

Abstract: Described is a technology by which a computing device is booted into a normal mode of operation or a limited mode of operation, depending on whether the computing device was operating correctly (e.g., with respect to policy) prior to a reboot. The reboot may be forced. Examples of incorrect state include an overdue payment on a leased computer, or improper execution of certain important software. A metering mechanism evaluates the state of the computing device, and when an incorrect state is detected, configures the computing device for operation in the limited mode, by setting the computing device to boot via one boot path (e.g., a limited-mode BIOS) instead of another boot path (e.g., a normal-mode BIOS). A BIOS selector switches to the limited BIOS on the next reboot, wherein the computing device is restricted to the limited mode of operation (regardless of subsequent reboots) until the correct state is restored.

Abstract translation: 描述了根据计算设备在重新启动之前是否正确地操作（例如，关于策略）是否将计算设备引导到正常操作模式或有限操作模式的技术。 重启可能会被强制。 错误状态的示例包括租用计算机上的逾期付款或某些重要软件的不当执行。 计量机构评估计算装置的状态，并且当检测到不正确的状态时，通过将计算装置通过一个引导路径（例如，限制模式BIOS）来设置计算装置来配置在限制模式中操作的计算装置， 而不是另一个引导路径（例如，普通模式BIOS）。 BIOS选择器在下一次重新启动时切换到有限的BIOS，其中计算设备被限制到有限的操作模式（不管后续重新启动），直到恢复正确的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20060121854A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11004600

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Abhishek Abhishek ,  Craig Mundie ,  Poovanpilli Madhavan ,  Victoria Poncini ,  William Westerinen ,  Paramvir Bahl

Inventor： Abhishek Abhishek ,  Craig Mundie ,  Poovanpilli Madhavan ,  Victoria Poncini ,  William Westerinen ,  Paramvir Bahl

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H04B15/00

CPC classification number: H04W16/10 ,  H04W92/20

Abstract: Described is a system and method for transporting interference-related control data and other information between nodes in a wireless network, using a control channel that is distinct from a content channel used to transport content. The control channel may be a different channel in the same unlicensed band as the content channel, a channel in a different unlicensed band, or a channel in a licensed band, and thereby not subject to the same interference-related problems that the unlicensed content channel may experience. As a result, management information for adjusting the content channel's communication parameters may still be communicated between the nodes, whereby mitigation actions may occur. For example, the content channel may be changed to another frequency, compression may be implemented or varied, and/or the data transfer rate may be varied. The control data can also be used to change the control channel's communication parameters.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用与用于传输内容的内容信道不同的控制信道来在无线网络中的节点之间传送干扰相关控制数据和其他信息的系统和方法。 控制信道可以是与内容信道相同的未许可频带中的不同信道，在不同的未许可频带中的信道，或许可频带中的信道，从而不受到与非许可内容信道相同的干扰相关问题的影响 可能会经历 结果，用于调整内容信道的通信参数的管理信息可能仍然在节点之间通信，从而可能发生缓解动作。 例如，内容频道可以改变为另一个频率，压缩可以被实现或改变，和/或可以改变数据传输速率。 控制数据也可用于改变控制通道的通讯参数。

公开(公告)号：US20060085086A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10982941

申请日：2004-11-04

Applicant: Thomas Phillips ,  Christopher Schoppa ,  William Westerinen ,  Mark Myers

Inventor： Thomas Phillips ,  Christopher Schoppa ,  William Westerinen ,  Mark Myers

IPC: G05B19/18

CPC classification number: H04L9/3234 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/31241 ,  G06F21/34 ,  G06F21/57 ,  G06F21/71 ,  G06F2221/2129 ,  G06F2221/2149 ,  G06F2221/2153 ,  H04L9/3297 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L67/04

Abstract: The described systems, methods and data structures are directed to a portable computing environment. A communication link is established between a portable device and a host device. The portable device is equipped with a processing unit and is configured to execute a process that is accessible by the host device. The host device includes an application configured to interact with the process on the portable device. The process on the portable device provides data to the application on the host device using the communication link. The application uses the data to provide a computing environment.

公开(公告)号：US20050246487A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10837986

申请日：2004-05-03

Applicant: Cenk Ergan ,  Clark Nicholson ,  Dan Teodosiu ,  Dean DeWhitt ,  Emily Hill ,  Hanumantha Kodavalla ,  Michael Zwilling ,  John Parchem ,  Michael Fortin ,  Nathan Obr ,  Rajeev Nagar ,  Surenda Verma ,  Therron Powell ,  William Westerinen ,  Mark Zbikowski ,  Patrick Stemen

Inventor： Cenk Ergan ,  Clark Nicholson ,  Dan Teodosiu ,  Dean DeWhitt ,  Emily Hill ,  Hanumantha Kodavalla ,  Michael Zwilling ,  John Parchem ,  Michael Fortin ,  Nathan Obr ,  Rajeev Nagar ,  Surenda Verma ,  Therron Powell ,  William Westerinen ,  Mark Zbikowski ,  Patrick Stemen

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F12/0866 ,  G06F3/061 ,  G06F3/0656 ,  G06F3/0679 ,  G06F12/08 ,  G06F2212/1016 ,  G06F2212/222 ,  G06F2212/281 ,  G06F2212/305 ,  G06F2212/312 ,  G06F2212/313 ,  Y02D10/13

Abstract: In order to provide a more efficient persistent storage device, one or more long-term storage media are included along with a non-volatile memory. In one embodiment, one portion of the non-volatile memory is used as a write buffer and a read cache for writes and reads to the long-term storage media. Interfaces are provided for controlling the use of the non-volatile memory as a write buffer and a read cache. Additionally, a portion of the non-volatile memory is used to provide a direct mapping for specified sectors of the long-term storage media. Descriptive data regarding the persistent storage device is stored in another portion of the non-volatile memory.

Abstract translation: 为了提供更有效的持久存储设备，一个或多个长期存储介质与非易失性存储器一起被包括在内。 在一个实施例中，非易失性存储器的一部分用作写入缓冲器和用于对长期存储介质的写入和读取的读高速缓存。 提供了用于控制非易失性存储器作为写缓冲器和读缓存的使用的接口。 此外，非易失性存储器的一部分用于为长期存储介质的特定扇区提供直接映射。 关于永久存储设备的描述性数据被存储在非易失性存储器的另一部分中。

公开(公告)号：US20050182949A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US10880049

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Thomas Phillips ,  Alexander Frank ,  Adrian Chandley ,  Christopher Schoppa ,  William Westerinen

Inventor： Thomas Phillips ,  Alexander Frank ,  Adrian Chandley ,  Christopher Schoppa ,  William Westerinen

IPC: G06F21/20 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F21/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04L63/20 ,  G06F21/567 ,  H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/1441 ,  H04L63/145

Abstract: A network security system for protecting computing devices connected to a communication network from identified security threats is presented. A security service published security information intended for network security modules in the communication network. A network security module is interposed, either logically or physically, between a computer and the communication network. The security information comprises security measures which, when implemented by a network security module, protect the corresponding computer from an identified security threat to the computer.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于保护连接到通信网络的计算设备免受所识别的安全威胁的网络安全系统。 安全服务发布旨在用于通信网络中的网络安全模块的安全信息。 网络安全模块在逻辑上或物理上插入计算机和通信网络之间。 安全信息包括当由网络安全模块实现时保护对应的计算机免受对计算机的所识别的安全威胁的安全措施。

公开(公告)号：US20070150681A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11370411

申请日：2006-03-08

Applicant: Alexander Frank ,  Jack Creasey ,  Nicholas Temple ,  Thomas Phillips ,  William Westerinen ,  Zhangwei Xu

Inventor： Alexander Frank ,  Jack Creasey ,  Nicholas Temple ,  Thomas Phillips ,  William Westerinen ,  Zhangwei Xu

IPC: G06F12/14

CPC classification number: G07F7/1008 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/3576

Abstract: A computer is modified to add a memory management module between a memory controller and memory. The module may control or intercept signals between the memory controller and the memory to disable a portion or all of the computer's normal function. The memory management module may be a discrete device or may be part of the memory controller itself.

Abstract translation: 修改计算机以在存储器控制器和存储器之间添加存储器管理模块。 该模块可以控制或截取存储器控制器和存储器之间的信号以禁用计算机的正常功能的一部分或全部。 存储器管理模块可以是分立设备，也可以是存储器控制器本身的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20060214612A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11088617

申请日：2005-03-23

Applicant: William Westerinen ,  Stephen Drake

Inventor： William Westerinen ,  Stephen Drake

IPC: H02P7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/345

Abstract: A method and system for buffering power for rotating media devices. A power management circuit includes a power augmentation circuit and a power storage device. The power augmentation circuit is arranged to sense when the storage device motor is accelerating and to supply additional power to the storage device motor in response thereto. The power storage device is arranged to store the additional power. The power storage device may be trickle charged from the system power supply and may also be charged as power is recaptured from the storage device motor as it decelerates.

Abstract translation: 一种用于缓冲旋转介质装置的功率的方法和系统。 电源管理电路包括电源增强电路和电力存储装置。 功率增加电路被布置成感测存储设备电动机何时正在加速，并且响应于此向存储设备电动机提供额外的电力。 蓄电装置设置成存储附加功率。 蓄电装置可以从系统电源进行涓流充电，并且当电力减速时从存储装置电动机重新获得电力时也可以进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US20060213997A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11087263

申请日：2005-03-23

Applicant: Alexander Frank ,  Brian Hastings ,  William Westerinen ,  Thomas Oliver ,  David Rohn

Inventor： Alexander Frank ,  Brian Hastings ,  William Westerinen ,  Thomas Oliver ,  David Rohn

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10772 ,  G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06K7/10881

Abstract: An optical cursor control device, for example, an optical mouse, is adapted to use its array sensor to capture image intensity data associated with barcodes. The image intensity data and associated x-y position data is processed to recreate the barcode image and then is decoded to deliver data to a process running on an associated computer. An apparatus and method are disclosed as well as alternatives to reduce the amount of data sent between the cursor control device and the computer.

Abstract translation: 光学光标控制装置，例如光学鼠标，适于使用其阵列传感器来捕获与条形码相关联的图像强度数据。 处理图像强度数据和相关联的x-y位置数据以重新创建条形码图像，然后被解码以将数据传送到在相关计算机上运行的进程。 公开了一种装置和方法以及减少在光标控制装置和计算机之间发送的数据量的替代方案。

公开(公告)号：US20060139069A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11020329

申请日：2004-12-22

Applicant: Alexander Frank ,  Mark Light ,  William Westerinen

Inventor： Alexander Frank ,  Mark Light ,  William Westerinen

IPC: H03L7/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/30 ,  G06F11/1441

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining persistent data during an unexpected power loss uses a memory controller and a supplemental power source. An entity running on the computer, for example, an application program, a utility, the operating system or other entity, may identify data for preservation using an application program interface. The application program interface may be provided by the memory controller. A sensor determines when an unexpected power loss has occurred and signals the memory controller. Using power from the supplemental power source, i.e. a battery or capacitor, the memory controller copies the identified data to a non-volatile memory. The memory controller may set a flag to indicate that preserved data is available for later recovery.

Abstract translation: 在意外的功率损耗期间维护持久数据的系统和方法使用存储器控制器和补充电源。 在计算机上运行的实体，例如应用程序，实用程序，操作系统或其他实体，可以使用应用程序接口识别用于保存的数据。 应用程序接口可以由存储器控制器提供。 传感器确定何时发生意外的功率损耗并向存储器控制器发出信号。 使用来自补充电源（即，电池或电容器）的电力，存储器控制器将识别的数据复制到非易失性存储器。 存储器控制器可以设置标志以指示保留的数据可用于稍后的恢复。