公开(公告)号：US07016084B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10187095

申请日：2002-06-30

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/32 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06K9/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0036 ,  H04N1/00405 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/32032 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/3207 ,  H04N2201/3209 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number. World Wide Web address or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

公开(公告)号：US5655164A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-05

申请号：US500309

申请日：1995-07-06

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G03B17/24 ,  G03B31/06

CPC classification number: G03B17/245 ,  G03B17/24 ,  G03B31/06 ,  G03B2206/004 ,  G03B2217/243 ,  G03B2217/244 ,  G03B2217/246

Abstract: A system for incorporating electronic signals representative of at least audio information into still film slides and photographs. A data storage medium capable of retaining electronic signals is provided in association with a photographic print or frame in which a slide is mounted. Audio information is stored in the data storage medium and may be aurally reproduced by an audio reproduction device as the slide or photograph is being displayed. The system affords bi-directional compatibility with the existing art.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将表示至少音频信息的电子信号并入静止幻灯片和照片的系统。 与其中安装有幻灯片的照相打印或框架相关联地提供能够保持电子信号的数据存储介质。 音频信息被存储在数据存储介质中，并且可以在显示幻灯片或照片时由音频再现装置听觉地再现。 该系统提供与现有技术的双向兼容性。

公开(公告)号：US5495581A

公开(公告)日：1996-02-27

申请号：US137718

申请日：1993-10-15

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06K15/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/32133 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06K15/00 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  G06K2215/0082 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus for linking a document with reference information associated therewith comprising a device for receiving an electronic representation of a document image, the document having a portion to be linked to electronic reference information, wherein the portion is designated by a predetermined attribute of the received document image; a device for electronically scanning the electronic representation of the document image to locate said predetermined attribute of the document image; a device for identifying the linked portion of the document based on the location of the predetermined attribute; a device for acquiring the electronic reference information associated with the linked portion; a device for correlating the linked portion of the document with the associated electronic reference information; and a device for providing a pointer from the linked portion in the document to each piece of electronic reference information associated therewith.In one embodiment of the invention, the received document image may be transmitted using standard facsimile protocols and the electronic reference information may be acquired as audio information transmitted using standard voice channel telephony.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于将文档与其相关联的参考信息链接的装置，包括用于接收文档图像的电子表示的装置，该文档具有要链接到电子参考信息的部分，其中该部分由预定属性指定 的收到的文件图像; 用于电子地扫描文档图像的电子表示以定位文档图像的所述预定属性的装置; 用于基于预定属性的位置识别文档的链接部分的设备; 用于获取与所述链接部分相关联的电子参考信息的装置; 用于将文档的链接部分与相关联的电子参考信息相关联的装置; 以及用于将指针从文档中的链接部分提供给与其相关联的每个电子参考信息的装置。 在本发明的一个实施例中，可以使用标准传真协议来发送所接收的文档图像，并且可以获取电子参考信息作为使用标准语音信道电话传输的音频信息。

公开(公告)号：US20060262357A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11493202

申请日：2006-07-26

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  G06F9/45512 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接收包括链接到一个或多个电子地址的部分的文档图像的方法和装置。 使用预定的视觉属性（例如粗体文本或标识该部分的分隔符）来识别文档的链接部分。 然后使用例如传真图像的现有设备（例如传真机）来传送文档图像。 与文档的识别部分相关联的电子地址也使用现有技术，例如通过按键式电话进行发送。 该地址可以是语音电话号码，传真电话号码，万维网地址或可以建立通信的任何其他地址。 在接收端，接收文件图像和电子地址。 对文档图像执行模式匹配，以将具有预定属性的部分标识为链接部分。 所接收的电子地址然后与链接的部分相关联。 当文档图像显示在例如计算机屏幕上时，链接部分被视觉识别，使得接收者可以通过例如使用鼠标点击该部分来访问电子地址。 然后可以由与电子地址相关联的实体的接收方发起通信。

公开(公告)号：US06445468B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US09192903

申请日：1998-11-16

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0036 ,  H04N1/00405 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/32032 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/3207 ,  H04N2201/3209 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接收包括链接到一个或多个电子地址的部分的文档图像的方法和装置。 使用预定的视觉属性（例如粗体文本或标识该部分的分隔符）来识别文档的链接部分。 然后使用例如传真图像的现有设备（例如传真机）来传送文档图像。 与文档的识别部分相关联的电子地址也使用现有技术，例如通过按键式电话进行发送。 该地址可以是语音电话号码，传真电话号码，万维网地址或可以建立通信的任何其他地址。 在接收端，接收文件图像和电子地址。 对文档图像执行模式匹配，以将具有预定属性的部分标识为链接部分。 所接收的电子地址然后与链接的部分相关联。 当文档图像显示在例如计算机屏幕上时，链接部分被视觉识别，使得接收者可以通过例如使用鼠标点击该部分来访问电子地址。 然后可以由与电子地址相关联的实体的接收方发起通信。

公开(公告)号：US5903407A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US867893

申请日：1997-06-03

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G09B5/06 ,  G11B15/02 ,  G11B15/04 ,  G11B15/07 ,  G11B20/00 ,  G11B23/03 ,  G11B23/04 ,  G11B23/087 ,  G11B23/30 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/36 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  G11B5/02

CPC classification number: G09B5/065 ,  G11B15/026 ,  G11B15/04 ,  G11B15/07 ,  G11B23/0305 ,  G11B23/031 ,  G11B23/04 ,  G11B23/08714 ,  G11B23/30 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B27/007 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/107 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/36 ,  H04N5/782 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/65 ,  G11B2220/655 ,  G11B2220/80 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/765

Abstract: A cassette recording system having both a primary memory and an auxiliary memory associated with the cassette. A mechanism is provided for sequentially reading information from and writing information to the primary memory as well as randomly reading information from and writing information to the auxiliary memory. The auxiliary memory may be used to retain programming information. The system enables a cassette to be transferred from one recorder to another with the recording schedule, being included in the auxiliary memory associated with the cassette, being similarly transferred.

Abstract translation: 一种具有主存储器和与该盒相关联的辅助存储器的盒式磁带记录系统。 提供一种用于从主存储器顺序读取信息并向其写入信息以及从辅助存储器中随机读取信息并向其写入信息的机制。 辅助存储器可用于保留编程信息。 该系统使得盒子能够从一个记录器传送到另一个记录器，其记录时间表被包括在与盒相关联的辅助存储器中，被类似地传送。

公开(公告)号：US20120120430A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13134542

申请日：2011-06-10

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  G06F9/45512 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接收包括链接到一个或多个电子地址的部分的文档图像的方法和装置。 使用预定的视觉属性（例如粗体文本或标识该部分的分隔符）来识别文档的链接部分。 然后使用例如传真图像的现有设备（例如传真机）来传送文档图像。 与文档的识别部分相关联的电子地址也使用现有技术，例如通过按键式电话进行发送。 地址可以是语音电话号码，传真电话号码，万维网地址，或可以建立通信的任何其他地址。 在接收端，接收文件图像和电子地址。 对文档图像执行模式匹配，以将具有预定属性的部分标识为链接部分。 所接收的电子地址然后与链接的部分相关联。 当文档图像显示在例如计算机屏幕上时，链接部分被视觉识别，使得接收者可以通过例如使用鼠标点击该部分来访问电子地址。 然后可以由与电子地址相关联的实体的接收者发起通信。

公开(公告)号：US20080130048A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11977557

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  G06F9/45512 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

公开(公告)号：US07089487B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-08

申请号：US10659343

申请日：2003-09-11

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  G06F9/45512 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

公开(公告)号：US20060109508A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US11323271

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0036 ,  H04N1/00405 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/32032 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/3207 ,  H04N2201/3209 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number. World Wide Web address or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.