公开(公告)号：US20090109339A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US12317272

申请日：2008-12-19

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley ,  Christopher T. Carey ,  Bennet S. Carr ,  Kathleen S. Poole

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley ,  Christopher T. Carey ,  Bennet S. Carr ,  Kathleen S. Poole

IPC: H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/93

CPC classification number: H04N5/45 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/42653 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A media playback device capable of displaying multiple streams simultaneously and with expanded picture-in-picture capabilities is provided. The placement, size, aspect ratio, cropping, scale, transparency, tint, contrast, and cropping of the media can be set or adjusted arbitrarily. Furthermore, the audio may be mixed between separate tracks accompanying the video streams and may also be set or adjusted arbitrarily. Each variable can be dynamically changed during playback through either automated or user-initiated means. A system and method are provided for simultaneously displaying a first video stream and at least a second video stream on a display comprising the steps of feeding the video streams into a video player; providing control of the display of the video streams; displaying a first video stream substantially across the display; and displaying the other video streams in a secondary display.

Abstract translation: 提供能够同时显示多个流并且具有扩展的画中画能力的媒体播放设备。 可以任意设置或调整介质的布局，尺寸，纵横比，裁切，刻度，透明度，色调，对比度和裁切。 此外，音频可以在伴随视频流的不同轨道之间混合，并且也可以任意设置或调整。 可以通过自动或用户启动的方式在播放过程中动态地更改每个变量。 提供了一种用于在显示器上同时显示第一视频流和至少第二视频流的系统和方法，包括以下步骤：将视频流馈送到视频播放器; 提供对视频流的显示的控制; 基本上在显示器上显示第一视频流; 以及在辅助显示器中显示其他视频流。

公开(公告)号：US07302272B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US10951955

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/02 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04M1/67 ,  H04M1/72525 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M1/72566 ,  H04M1/72577 ,  H04M3/38 ,  H04M3/436 ,  H04M3/48 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W8/245 ,  H04W48/08

Abstract: A method for allowing remote control of the usage of a networked wireless device including incoming communications, outgoing communications, and application launching. Controlling entities, such as parent cellular telephones or web sites, are provided with the ability to select a list of approved anytime incoming communications, or approved incoming and outgoing communications based on time and day. Incoming communications include text messaging and telephone calls. Further, the controlling entity is provided with the ability to reroute to the controlling entity any usage of the wireless device such as incoming communications, outgoing communications, and application launching. Access to usage logs of the wireless device is provided to the controlling entity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于允许远程控制包括进入通信，传出通信和应用启动的联网无线设备的使用的方法。 控制实体（如家用蜂窝电话或网站）具有选择基于时间和日期的批准的任何时间进入通信或批准的传入和传出通信的列表的能力。 传入通信包括短信和电话。 此外，向控制实体提供向控制实体重新路由无线设备的任何使用的能力，诸如进入通信，传出通信和应用启动。 访问无线设备的使用日志被提供给控制实体。

公开(公告)号：US20070086668A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11249318

申请日：2005-10-14

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley ,  Jason Dubin ,  Nuria Romero ,  Amy Van Gilder ,  Jay Williams ,  Oren Aviv ,  Alexis Wieland

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley ,  Jason Dubin ,  Nuria Romero ,  Amy Van Gilder ,  Jay Williams ,  Oren Aviv ,  Alexis Wieland

IPC: G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G06K7/14

Abstract: A method is provided for delivering information content relating to an object. A first image of a pattern on the object is received. An outer border of the first image is detected, and a second image framed by the outer border is located. The second image is decoded to determine a digital identifier. Information content relating to the digital identifier is delivered.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于传送与对象有关的信息内容的方法。 接收对象上的图案的第一个图像。 检测第一图像的外边界，并且定位由外边框框架的第二图像。 第二图像被解码以确定数字标识符。 提供与数字标识符相关的信息内容。

公开(公告)号：US20130038794A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13590116

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley ,  Christopher T. Carey ,  Bennet S. Carr ,  Kathleen S. Poole

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley ,  Christopher T. Carey ,  Bennet S. Carr ,  Kathleen S. Poole

IPC: H04N5/45

CPC classification number: H04N5/45 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/42653 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A media playback device capable of displaying multiple streams simultaneously and with expanded picture-in-picture capabilities is provided. The placement, size, aspect ratio, cropping, scale, transparency, tint, contrast, and cropping of the media can be set or adjusted arbitrarily. Furthermore, the audio may be mixed between separate tracks accompanying the video streams and may also be set or adjusted arbitrarily. Each variable can be dynamically changed during playback through either automated or user-initiated means. A system and method are provided for simultaneously displaying a first video stream and at least a second video stream on a display comprising the steps of feeding the video streams into a video player; providing control of the display of the video streams; displaying a first video stream substantially across the display; and displaying the other video streams in a secondary display.

Abstract translation: 提供能够同时显示多个流并且具有扩展的画中画能力的媒体播放设备。 可以任意设置或调整介质的布局，尺寸，纵横比，裁切，刻度，透明度，色调，对比度和裁切。 此外，音频可以在伴随视频流的不同轨道之间混合，并且也可以任意设置或调整。 可以通过自动或用户启动的方式在播放过程中动态地更改每个变量。 提供了一种用于在显示器上同时显示第一视频流和至少第二视频流的系统和方法，包括以下步骤：将视频流馈送到视频播放器; 提供对视频流的显示的控制; 基本上在显示器上显示第一视频流; 以及在辅助显示器中显示其他视频流。

公开(公告)号：US08132210B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US10859732

申请日：2004-06-02

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley ,  Christopher T. Carey ,  Bennet S. Carr ,  Kathleen S. Poole

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley ,  Christopher T. Carey ,  Bennet S. Carr ,  Kathleen S. Poole

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42646 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/8583

Abstract: There is provided a method for use by a video disc player for offering a product shown in a video for purchase. The method comprises examining a disc containing the video to determine whether the disc contains trigger data associated with the video; requesting the trigger data associated with the video from a remote server if the examining determines that the disc does not contain the trigger data associated with the video; downloading the trigger data associated with the video from the remote server using a network connection; and storing the trigger data associated with the video in a memory of the video player, wherein at least one trigger data includes a time indicating when a trigger is to occur during the playing of the video on the disc, the at least one trigger corresponding to the display of a product shown in the video.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种视频光盘播放器用于提供视频中显示的产品以供购买的方法。 该方法包括检查包含该视频的光盘以确定光盘是否包含与视频相关联的触发数据; 如果所述检查确定所述光盘不包含与所述视频相关联的触发数据，请求来自远程服务器的与所述视频相关联的触发数据; 使用网络连接从远程服务器下载与视频相关联的触发数据; 以及将与所述视频相关联的所述触发数据存储在所述视频播放器的存储器中，其中至少一个触发数据包括指示在所述盘上的所述视频播放期间何时发生触发的时间，所述至少一个触发器对应于 视频中显示的产品的显示。

公开(公告)号：US08112711B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US10960385

申请日：2004-10-06

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G11B19/025 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: A method and a system of displaying a user interface to control playback and features that may be associated with a prerecorded media. A media player, such as a DVD player, a personal computer, a home media server, a high definition video player, an optical player, a hard drive based player, or a software DVD-ROM player receives streams of video from different media and displays its content. Simultaneously, and without interrupting the video playback, a user interface is overlaid on the video image. The user interface may include menu selections to control the playback of the video including scene selection, settings, and viewing rights. The user interface may include menu selections to control features associated with the video such as Documentaries, Games, Purchases, Activities, Commentaries, Outtakes, Karaoke, Trailers, Songs, Wishlists, and Events.

Abstract translation: 显示用户界面以控制播放的方法和系统，以及可能与预先记录的媒体相关联的特征。 诸如DVD播放器，个人计算机，家庭媒体服务器，高分辨率视频播放器，光学播放器，基于硬盘驱动器的播放器或软件DVD-ROM播放器等媒体播放器从不同的媒体接收视频流，并且 显示其内容。 同时，并且不中断视频播放，用户界面被覆盖在视频图像上。 用户界面可以包括用于控制包括场景选择，设置和观看权限的视频的回放的菜单选择。 用户界面可以包括用于控制与诸如纪录片，游戏，购买，活动，评论，输出，卡拉OK，预告片，歌曲，愿望表和事件之类的视频相关联的特征的菜单选择。

公开(公告)号：US08014768B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US10837236

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B23/02 ,  A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04M1/72533

Abstract: A system and method is provided for remotely controlling and interacting with a multimedia device using a mobile phone. This is accomplished by utilizing cell and mobile phones capable of establishing persistent Internet connections. A software application is provided for the mobile phone which receives inputs entered by a user on the mobile phone's keypad and translates the inputs into commands that are recognized by a multimedia device. For example, the multimedia device may be a television, set top box, or a digital video recorder such as a Tivo or ReplayTV. The software application transmits the data input by the user to the device, either directly, or through at least one central server. Mapping of the commands entered on the mobile phone into commands recognized by the remote device may occur on the phone, at a central server, or at the device itself.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用移动电话远程控制和与多媒体设备进行交互的系统和方法。 这是通过利用能够建立持久的因特网连接的小区和移动电话来实现的。 为移动电话提供软件应用程序，该应用程序接收用户在移动电话键盘上输入的输入，并将输入转换成由多媒体设备识别的命令。 例如，多媒体设备可以是电视，机顶盒或诸如Tivo或ReplayTV的数字录像机。 软件应用程序可以直接或通过至少一个中央服务器将用户输入的数据传输到设备。 将在手机上输入的命令映射成由远程设备识别的命令可以在电话，中央服务器或设备本身上进行。

公开(公告)号：US20100026458A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12220968

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Amber Samdahl ,  Jonathan Ackley ,  Joshua B. Gorin

Inventor： Amber Samdahl ,  Jonathan Ackley ,  Joshua B. Gorin

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G07F17/3225 ,  H04Q2213/13003

Abstract: There is provided a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) expansion module for portable gaming devices. The RFID expansion module comprises an interface connector that can receive power and exchange data with a portable gaming device, an RFID tag that can exchange data with and power its antenna using the portable gaming device, a storage device, and a program data containing software code enabling communication between the portable gaming device and the RFID tag, including the enabling and disabling of a power link to the RFID tag. There is also provided a system for providing localized environmental interaction using the RFID expansion module. The system comprises a plurality of RFID readers detecting RFID tags in defined localized environments, a portable device connected to the RFID expansion module, a control module for coordinating the overall system, an environmental module to trigger events, and a network for communication between system modules.

Abstract translation: 为便携式游戏设备提供了射频识别（RFID）扩展模块。 RFID扩展模块包括可以与便携式游戏设备接收电力和交换数据的接口连接器，可使用便携式游戏设备与其天线交换数据并为其天线供电的RFID标签，存储设备和包含软件代码的程序数据 实现便携式游戏设备和RFID标签之间的通信，包括启用和禁用与RFID标签的电源链路。 还提供了一种使用RFID扩展模块提供局部环境相互作用的系统。 该系统包括多个RFID读取器，其在限定的局部环境中检测RFID标签，连接到RFID扩展模块的便携式设备，用于协调整个系统的控制模块，用于触发事件的环境模块和用于系统模块之间通信的网络 。

公开(公告)号：US20080039203A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11833141

申请日：2007-08-02

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley ,  Jonathan Blossom ,  Charles Jordan

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley ,  Jonathan Blossom ,  Charles Jordan

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/332 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/216 ,  A63F13/79 ,  A63F2300/1012 ,  A63F2300/205 ,  A63F2300/405 ,  A63F2300/406 ,  A63F2300/5573

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems for providing an interactive experience to game participants.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的主题涉及用于向游戏参与者提供交互式体验的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070086638A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11524889

申请日：2006-09-22

Applicant: Jonathan Ackley ,  Oren Aviv ,  Frank Bryant ,  Scott Watson

Inventor： Jonathan Ackley ,  Oren Aviv ,  Frank Bryant ,  Scott Watson

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06F17/3002 ,  G06F17/30047

Abstract: A method is provided for decoding an image of a pattern associated with an object to determine a digital identifier and to obtain data. The method comprises receiving a image of a pattern associated with the object. The pattern comprises a sub-image and a data tag. The image comprising a plurality of pixels. The method further comprises associating a first sub-set of the pixels with the sub-image and a second sub-set of the pixels with the data tag, determining a digital identifier of the sub-image based on the first sub-set of the pixels, and determining a tag value of the data tag based on the second sub-set of the pixels.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对与对象相关联的模式的图像进行解码以确定数字标识符并获得数据的方法。 该方法包括接收与对象相关联的模式的图像。 该图案包括子图像和数据标签。 该图像包括多个像素。 该方法还包括将第一子像素与子图像和像素的第二子集合与数据标签相关联，基于第一子集的第一子集确定子图像的数字标识符 并且基于像素的第二子集确定数据标签的标签值。