公开(公告)号：WO2014130346A2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2014/016336

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： LIKAMWA, Robert ,  PRIYANTHA, Nissanka Arachchige Bodhi ,  PHILIPOSE, Matthai ,  ZHONG, Lin ,  BAHL, Paramvir

IPC: H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23241 ,  H03M1/002 ,  H04N5/341

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed towards energy saving mechanisms of image sensor circuitry (e.g., in a camera). Image quality data, such as provided by an application, is processed to make energy consumption of image sensor circuitry more proportional to output image quality by controlling the operation of one or more controllable power saving mechanisms of the image sensor circuitry. Power saving mechanisms may include a frequency controlled clock, the ability to turn off unneeded components, an inter-frame standby mode that puts the image sensor circuitry into a standby mode between capturing sequential frames, selectable parallel analog chains having different energy usage properties and column circuitry that allows turning off circuitry corresponding to unneeded columns of the sensor array.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及图像传感器电路（例如，在相机中）的节能机构。 通过控制图像传感器电路的一个或多个可控功率节省机构的操作，处理诸如由应用提供的图像质量数据，以使图像传感器电路的能量消耗与输出图像质量成比例。 省电机制可以包括频率控制时钟，关闭不需要的组件的能力，帧间待机模式，其将图像传感器电路置于捕获顺序帧之间的待机模式，具有不同能量使用特性的可选并行模拟链和列 允许关闭对应于传感器阵列的不需要的列的电路的电路。

公开(公告)号：WO2013090868A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/069968

申请日：2012-12-15

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： PAEK, Timothy S. ,  BAHL, Paramvir ,  FOEHR, Oliver H.

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G01C21/26 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1052 ,  B60K2350/2013 ,  B60K2350/2052 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06K9/00355

Abstract: A mobile device is described herein which includes functionality for recognizing gestures made by a user within a vehicle. The mobile device operates by receiving image information that captures a scene including objects within an interaction space. The interaction space corresponds to a volume that projects out from the mobile device in a direction of the user. The mobile device then determines, based on the image information, whether the user has performed a recognizable gesture within the interaction space, without touching the mobile device. The mobile device can receive the image information from a camera device that is an internal component of the mobile device and/or a camera device that is a component of a mount which secures the mobile device within the vehicle. In some implementations, one or more projectors provided by the mobile device and/or the mount may illuminate the interaction space.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了一种移动设备，其包括用于识别由车辆内的用户做出的手势的功能。 移动设备通过接收捕获包括交互空间内的对象的场景的图像信息来操作。 交互空间对应于沿着用户的方向从移动设备突出的音量。 然后，移动设备基于图像信息确定用户是否在交互空间内执行了可识别的手势，而不触及移动设备。 移动设备可以从作为移动设备的内部组件的相机设备和/或作为将移动设备固定在车辆内的安装座的组件的相机设备接收图像信息。 在一些实施方式中，由移动设备和/或安装座提供的一个或多个投影仪可以照亮交互空间。

公开(公告)号：WO2012149679A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：PCT/CN2011/073647

申请日：2011-05-04

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION ,  TAN, Kun ,  ZHANG, Jiansong ,  ZHANG, Yongguang ,  CHANDRA, Ranveer ,  HE, Yong ,  MOSCIBRODA, Thomas ,  BAHL, Paramvir ,  SHEN, Haichen

Inventor： TAN, Kun ,  ZHANG, Jiansong ,  ZHANG, Yongguang ,  CHANDRA, Ranveer ,  HE, Yong ,  MOSCIBRODA, Thomas ,  BAHL, Paramvir ,  SHEN, Haichen

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04L5/0005 ,  H04L5/0023 ,  H04L5/0064 ,  H04L5/0066 ,  H04L5/0092 ,  H04L5/14 ,  H04L27/0006 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W72/0446 ,  H04W72/082 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: Embodiments include processes, systems, and devices that allow a white space base station to request available frequency ranges for white space transmission in a local area. A white space finder service models a primary user device's transmission signal propagation area using terrain data associated with the local area of the primary user device. The white space finder service also determines, based on the location of the white space base station and the modeled propagation area, one or more locally available, non-interfering frequency ranges and provides them to the white space base station. The white space base station compares the provided frequency ranges to policies and selects one or more of the available frequencies that accommodate the policies. The white space base station also maps the transmission frequency ranges to virtual frequency ranges for transmission by a software-defined radio employing spectrum virtualization.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括允许空白基站在局部区域中为空白传输请求可用频率范围的过程，系统和设备。 白色空间查找器服务使用与主用户设备的本地区域相关联的地形数据来建模主用户设备的传输信号传播区域。 白色空间查找器服务还基于白色空间基站的位置和建模的传播区域确定一个或多个本地可用的非干扰频率范围并将其提供给空白基站。 空白基站将提供的频率范围与策略进行比较，并选择适应策略的一个或多个可用频率。 白空间基站还将传输频率范围映射到虚拟频率范围，以便通过使用频谱虚拟化的软件定义无线电进行传输。

公开(公告)号：WO2011044288A2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：PCT/US2010/051698

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： PADHYE, Jitendra D. ,  KANDULA, Srikanth ,  BAHL, Paramvir

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H05K7/1498 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L41/0896

Abstract: Described is a technology by which additional network communications capacity is provided to an oversubscribed base network where needed, through the use of dynamically provisioned communications links referred to as flyways. A controller detects a need for additional network communications capacity between two network machines, e.g., between two racks of servers with top-of-rack switches. The controller configures flyway mechanisms (e.g., one per rack) to carry at least some of the network traffic between the machines of the racks and thereby provide the additional network communications capacity. The flyway mechanisms may be based on any wireless or wired technologies, including 60GHz technology, optical links, 802.11n or wired commodity switches.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种技术，其中通过使用被称为飞行路线的动态配置的通信链路，在需要时向额外的基础网络提供附加的网络通信能力。 控制器检测在两个网络机器之间的额外的网络通信容量的需要，例如在具有顶部架子交换机的两个服务器机架之间。 控制器配置飞行机构（例如，每个机架一个），以在机架的机器之间携带至少一些网络业务，从而提供额外的网络通信能力。 飞行时间机制可以基于任何无线或有线技术，包括60GHz技术，光链路，802.11n或有线商用交换机。

公开(公告)号：WO2010138935A2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：PCT/US2010/036756

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： CHANDRA, Ranveer ,  MOSCIBRODA, Thomas ,  MURTY, Rohan N. ,  BAHL, Paramvir

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04W72/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/02 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W72/1226

Abstract: Functionality is described by selecting a channel in an environment in which non-privileged entities have subordinate access rights to spectrum compared to privileged entities. The functionality operates by identifying spectrum that is available to all nodes involved in communication (where the nodes are associated with non-privileged entities). The functionality then generates a suitability assessment for each candidate channel within the available spectrum. The functionality selects a channel having the most desirable suitability assessment. The functionality can form a suitability assessment for a candidate channel of arbitrary width, e.g., by combining suitability assessments associated with constituent spectrum units within the candidate channel.

Abstract translation: 通过在非特权实体具有与特权实体相比具有次要访问权限的环境中选择一个通道来描述功能。 该功能通过识别对于通信中涉及的所有节点（其中节点与非特权实体相关联）可用的频谱进行识别。 然后，该功能为可用频谱内的每个候选信道生成适合性评估。 功能选择具有最理想的适用性评估的通道。 功能可以形成对任意宽度的候选信道的适用性评估，例如通过组合与候选信道内的组成频谱单元相关联的适用性评估。

公开(公告)号：WO2009064545A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2008/078384

申请日：2008-10-01

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： ABOBA, Bernard D. ,  BAHL, Paramvir ,  NARLANKA, Gopala S. ,  PADHYE, Jitendra D. ,  RADUNOVIC, Bozidar ,  RAMJEE, Ramachandran ,  TAN, Kun ,  TEMUDO DE CASTRO, Miguel Oom

IPC: H04B1/00

CPC classification number: H04B17/382 ,  H04B17/345

Abstract: A communication device cognitively monitors interference signals across a communication band so that adaptations for physical and medium access control (MAC) of data packet transmissions are appropriate for a particular interference signal. Characteristics of an interference signal of interest (e.g., bandwidth, power and/or duration relative to an average data packet transmitted over a communication channel of the communication device) are sensed for an appropriate adaptation (e.g., forward error correction, modulation technique, back off, request to send/clear to send protocol, etc.). Patterns for known types of interference sources can be compared so that when recognized an associated adaptation can be used.

Abstract translation: 通信设备认知地监测跨通信频带的干扰信号，使得数据分组传输的物理和媒体接入控制（MAC）的适配适用于特定的干扰信号。 感兴趣的干扰信号的特征（例如，相对于在通信设备的通信信道上传输的平均数据分组的带宽，功率和/或持续时间）被适当的适配（例如，前向纠错，调制技术，后向 关闭，请求发送/清除发送协议等）。 可以比较已知类型的干扰源的模式，使得当识别出可以使用相关联的适配时。

公开(公告)号：WO2014159294A2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/022868

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： TAN, Zhiyong ,  CHU, David C. ,  ZHONG, Lin ,  BAHL, Paramvir

IPC: G01S19/22

CPC classification number: G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/22 ,  G01S19/258 ,  G01S19/42

Abstract: Described is a technology by which GPS-capable devices work with a cloud service to receive satellite visibility-related data. The satellite visibility-related data may be used to determine a location, and/or to abort a search for satellites. The cloud service may use crowd data from other GPS-capable devices. In one aspect, line-of-sight satellites are differentiated from other satellites, and used to determine which satellite signals are more trustworthy. Reflected signals also may be determined.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种技术，具有GPS功能的设备与云服务一起工作以接收卫星可见度相关数据。 卫星可见度相关数据可用于确定位置，和/或中止对卫星的搜索。 云服务可能会使用其他具有GPS功能的设备的人群数据。 在一个方面，视距卫星与其他卫星不同，用于确定哪些卫星信号更可靠。 也可以确定反射信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2013090125A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/068325

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： PAEK, Timothy S. ,  BAHL, Paramvir ,  ADDAGATLA, Sreenivas

IPC: B60R25/102 ,  B60W50/10 ,  B60W50/08

CPC classification number: H04W48/04 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1028 ,  B60K2350/1044 ,  B60K2350/1052 ,  B60K2350/2013 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04W4/027 ,  H04W4/90

Abstract: A mobile device is described herein that provides a user interface experience to a user who is operating the mobile device within a vehicle. The mobile device provides the user interface experience using mode functionality. The mode functionality operates by receiving inference-input information from one or more input sources. At least one input source corresponds to at least one movement-sensing device, provided by the mobile device, that determines movement of the mobile device. The mode functionality then infers a state of the vehicle based on the inference-input information and presents a user interface experience that is appropriate for the vehicle state. In one scenario, the mode functionality can also infer that the vehicle is in a distress condition. In response, the mode functionality can solicit assistance for the user.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种移动设备，其为在车辆内操作移动设备的用户提供用户界面体验。 移动设备提供使用模式功能的用户界面体验。 模式功能通过从一个或多个输入源接收推理输入信息来进行操作。 至少一个输入源对应于确定移动设备的移动的由移动设备提供的至少一个移动感测设备。 模式功能然后基于推理输入信息推断车辆的状态，并呈现适合于车辆状态的用户界面体验。 在一种情况下，模式功能还可以推断车辆处于遇险状态。 作为回应，模式功能可以为用户寻求帮助。

公开(公告)号：WO2008156900A3

公开(公告)日：2008-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2008/059514

申请日：2008-04-05

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： BAHL, Paramvir ,  CHANDRA, Ranveer ,  CHIN, Kevin ,  WOLMAN, Alastair ,  AGARWAL, Yuvraj

IPC: H04B7/26

Abstract: Techniques for increasing the battery life on a mobile device by decreasing the energy consumption of the mobile device's wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) interface are described. In one embodiment, the mobile device's Wi-Fi interface is automatically disabled when the device is not engaged in a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) call via the Wi-Fi interface. When a VoIP call is initiated on the device, or when the device receives a wake up call from a server via its Cellular interface, the Wi-Fi interface is automatically enabled. Using its Wi-Fi interface, the mobile device then connects to an IP-based network via a Wi-Fi access point. The server then initiates a direct call, wherein VoIP technology is used by the mobile device, between the mobile device and a VoIP calling device.

公开(公告)号：WO2008103684A2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2008/054333

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： ZILL, Brian D. ,  WOLMAN, Alastair ,  PADHYE, Jitendra D. ,  BAHL, Paramvir ,  CHANDRA, Ranveer

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/14 ,  H04L41/0213 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/0886 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Wireless adapters are installed on one or more general purpose computing devices and are connected via a network in an enterprise environment. The adapters are densely deployed at known locations throughout the environment and are configured as air monitors. The air monitors monitor signals transmitted by one or more transceiver devices and records information about these signals. One or more analysis or inference engines may be deployed to obtain the recorded signal information and the air monitor locations to determine a location of the one or more wireless transceivers devices deployed in the environment.

Abstract translation: 无线适配器安装在一个或多个通用计算设备上，并通过企业环境中的网络连接。 适配器密集地部署在整个环境中的已知位置，并配置为空气监视器。 空气监视器监视由一个或多个收发器设备发送的信号并记录关于这些信号的信息。 可以部署一个或多个分析或推理引擎以获得记录的信号信息和空中监视器位置，以确定在环境中部署的一个或多个无线收发器设备的位置。