公开(公告)号：US07680849B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US10973925

申请日：2004-10-25

Applicant: David Heller ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Greg Marriott

Inventor： David Heller ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Greg Marriott

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30569 ,  Y10S707/913

Abstract: Improved techniques for transferring media assets between a host computer and a media device are disclosed. The transfer of media assets between a host computer and a media device can be referred to as synchronization. According to one aspect of the invention, media assets being transferred can be formatted (e.g., rendered) in advance at the host computer and then delivered to the media device. According to another aspect of the invention, media assets can be grouped into collections and transferred on a collection basis. According to still another aspect of the invention, media assets to be transferred can be limited based on an amount of storage capacity available at the media device. According to yet another aspect of the invention, media assets of different media types can be transferred in accordance with different priorities.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在主机和媒体设备之间传送媒体资产的改进技术。 可以将主机与媒体设备之间的媒体资产传输称为同步。 根据本发明的一个方面，传输的媒体资产可以在主计算机上预先被格式化（例如呈现），然后传送到媒体设备。 根据本发明的另一方面，媒体资产可以被分组到集合中并基于收集转移。 根据本发明的另一方面，可以基于媒体设备可用的存储容量的量来限制待传送的媒体资产。 根据本发明的另一方面，可以根据不同的优先级来传送不同媒体类型的媒体资产。

公开(公告)号：US07572755B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US10656684

申请日：2003-09-05

Applicant: Jeff Miller ,  Jeff Kirsner

Inventor： Jeff Miller ,  Jeff Kirsner

IPC: C09K8/12 ,  E21B21/14

CPC classification number: C09K8/32 ,  C09K8/34 ,  C09K8/36 ,  Y10S507/925

Abstract: An efficient oil based drilling fluid is provided that includes a polymer additive effective at imparting suspension characteristics without the presence of organophilic clays, while also providing filtration control. The fluid is shear thinning and has good fluid rheology over a broad temperature range. A preferred polymer for the additive is substantially linear and comprises mostly hydrophobic monomers and some hydrophilic monomers such as, for example, an emulsion copolymer of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and acrylic acid.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种有效的油基钻井液，其包括有效赋予悬浮特性而不存在亲有机粘土的聚合物添加剂，同时还提供过滤控制。 流体是剪切变稀，并且在宽的温度范围内具有良好的流体流变性。 用于添加剂的优选聚合物基本上是线性的，并且主要包含疏水性单体和一些亲水性单体，例如丙烯酸2-乙基己酯和丙烯酸的乳液共聚物。

公开(公告)号：US20080260295A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12145362

申请日：2008-06-24

Applicant: Greg Marriott ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Greg Marriott ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06K9/54 ,  H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/602 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00129 ,  H04N1/00198 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00291 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/25825 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/8153 ,  H04N2201/0065 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0089 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3277 ,  Y10S707/99942 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: Methods and system for transferring images between devices are disclosed. For example, differently scaled images by a host device may automatically and/or selectively be transferred to a media player for display. In turn, appropriately scaled images may be transferred automatically and/or selectively to another display device for example a TV, camera or printer. The selectivity may occur either at the host level or at the player level.

Abstract translation: 公开了在设备之间传送图像的方法和系统。 例如，主机设备的不同比例缩放的图像可以自动和/或选择性地传送到媒体播放器进行显示。 反过来，适当缩放的图像可以自动和/或选择性地传送到另一个显示设备，例如电视机，照相机或打印机。 选择性可能发生在主机级别或玩家级别。

公开(公告)号：US20070140820A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11312226

申请日：2005-12-20

Applicant: Jeff Miller

Inventor： Jeff Miller

IPC: B60P1/00

CPC classification number: B60P7/0876

Abstract: Lifts for cargo carrying vehicles (e.g. trucks) and methods of lifting objects associated with such vehicles. The lift may include a deployment mechanism, a lift mechanism, and a lift deck. The deployment mechanism couples to the frame of the vehicle and deploys the lift mechanism to a position adjacent to the vehicle where the lift mechanism lifts the lift deck to a position that is substantially above the a cargo support surface of the vehicle. Preferably, the lift mechanism includes a pneumatic actuator sized to extend the lift mechanism about 84.″ A housing may also be provided on the vehicle for the lift. In one embodiment, the deployment mechanism is a slide mechanism and the lift mechanism is a scissor mechanism. A support bracket may be included to support the deployed lift mechanism. Additionally, a handrail may be provided on the lift deck.

Abstract translation: 货物运输车辆（如卡车）的升降机以及提升与这种车辆相关的物品的方法。 升降机可以包括展开机构，升降机构和升降机甲板。 展开机构耦合到车辆的框架并且将升降机构部署到靠近车辆的位置，在该位置升降机构将提升甲板提升到基本上高于车辆的货物支撑表面的位置。 优选地，升降机构包括气压执行器，其尺寸设置成使提升机构延伸大约84°。“也可以在车辆上提供用于升降机的壳体。 在一个实施例中，展开机构是滑动机构，提升机构是剪式机构。 可以包括支撑支架以支撑展开的升降机构。 此外，可以在升降机甲板上设置扶手。

公开(公告)号：US20070055754A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11221351

申请日：2005-09-06

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L63/102 ,  G07F17/16 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/47815

Abstract: Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for restricting the availability of media items and/or podcasts are also disclosed. The graphical user interfaces are particularly useful for a system that provides purchase and distribution of media in a client-server environment.

Abstract translation: 还公开了适于限制媒体项目和/或播客的可用性的改进的图形用户界面。 图形用户界面对于在客户端 - 服务器环境中提供媒体的购买和分发的系统特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US20060290389A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11165716

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Mark Merry ,  Jeff Miller ,  Frank Madison

Inventor： Mark Merry ,  Jeff Miller ,  Frank Madison

IPC: H03B1/00

CPC classification number: F23N5/242 ,  F23N2023/12 ,  F23N2029/06

Abstract: An electronic circuit for generating a trapezoidal excitation waveform includes a controllable frequency source and a trapezoidal waveform generator. The controllable frequency source generates a source waveform that, upon energization thereof, has an initial frequency value, and decreases in frequency to a substantially constant frequency value a time period after energization. The trapezoidal waveform generator receives the source waveform and, in response, generates a trapezoidal waveform at least when the source waveform frequency attains the substantially constant frequency value.

公开(公告)号：US20060184806A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11060451

申请日：2005-02-16

Applicant: Eric Luttmann ,  Jeff Miller

Inventor： Eric Luttmann ,  Jeff Miller

IPC: G06F12/14

CPC classification number: G06F12/1466 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/78 ,  G11C7/24

Abstract: A secure media device preferably includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Mass Storage Class (MSC) interface and a USB Human Interface Device (HID) interface. A storage media area is also preferably provided. The storage media is preferably divided into a secure and nonsecure area by arranging the storage media into multiple Logical Units (LUNs). The nonsecure area is preferably accessed in a conventional manner using a host USB MSC driver through the USB MSC interface on the storage device. A password dialog application can be located in the nonsecure area of the storage device. A preferred method of configuring a secured storage device includes dividing storage media of the storage device into a secure and a nonsecure area. A password for accessing the secure area is preferably set using a host USB HID driver and a USB HID interface on the storage device. A preferred method of accessing a secure area of a USB secure storage device includes verifying a password using a host USB HID driver and a USB HID interface of the storage device. Once the password is verified, the secure area is preferably unlocked. After the secure area is unlocked, the storage device preferably responds to a host USB MSC driver poll with an indication that the secure area is accessible. Until the secure area is unlocked, the storage device preferably responds to a host USB MSC driver poll with an indication that the secure area is inaccessible. The secure area of the USB secured storage device is preferably locked via firmware in response to a removal or other locking event. According to various aspects of this invention, therefore, there is preferably no need for a custom driver or software package to be installed on a host computer to facilitate access to the data contained in the secure media area.

Abstract translation: 安全媒体设备优选地包括通用串行总线（USB）大容量存储类（MSC）接口和USB人机界面设备（HID）接口。 还优选地提供存储介质区域。 优选地，存储介质通过将存储介质布置成多个逻辑单元（LUN）来分成安全和非安全区域。 优选地，通过使用主机USB MSC驱动器通过存储设备上的USB MSC接口以常规方式访问非安全区域。 密码对话框应用程序可以位于存储设备的非安全区域。 配置安全存储设备的优选方法包括将存储设备的存储介质划分为安全和非安全区域。 用于访问安全区域的密码优选地使用存储设备上的主机USB HID驱动器和USB HID接口来设置。 访问USB安全存储设备的安全区域的优选方法包括使用存储设备的主机USB HID驱动器和USB HID接口来验证密码。 一旦密码被验证，安全区域最好被解锁。 在安全区域被解锁之后，存储设备优选地响应主机USB MSC驱动程序轮询，其中指示该安全区域是可访问的。 在安全区域被解锁之前，存储设备优选地响应主机USB MSC驱动程序轮询，并指示安全区域是不可访问的。 USB安全存储设备的安全区域优选地通过固件来响应于去除或其他锁定事件被锁定。 因此，根据本发明的各个方面，优选地，不需要在主计算机上安装定制的驱动程序或软件包以便于访问包含在安全介质区域中的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20050214120A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US10811359

申请日：2004-03-26

Applicant: Jeff Miller ,  Xinhong Zheng ,  Steven Grota ,  Khin Phui

Inventor： Jeff Miller ,  Xinhong Zheng ,  Steven Grota ,  Khin Phui

IPC: F01D5/22 ,  F03B3/12

CPC classification number: F01D5/225 ,  F05D2300/702 ,  Y02T50/671

Abstract: An improved rotor assembly shroud includes at least one reinforcing flange on the upper surface of the shroud. The strength provided by the reinforcing flange allows for a smaller shroud thickness resulting in a net reduction of shroud mass. The lower shroud mass reduces the centrifugal stress on the rotor assembly blade during operation. The strength provided by the reinforcing flanges also significantly reduces the centrifugal bending stress on the shroud during operation. The shroud mass may be further reduced by tapering the shroud leading and trailing edges or, for shrouds incorporating a damper, by providing a damper cavity with a lower diameter surface defining an opening therethrough.

Abstract translation: 改进的转子组件护罩在护罩的上表面上包括至少一个加强凸缘。 由加强凸缘提供的强度允许较小的护罩厚度，导致护罩质量的净减少。 下部护罩质量在操作期间减小了转子组件刀片上的离心应力。 由加强法兰提供的强度也显着降低了操作期间护罩上的离心弯曲应力。 护罩质量可以通过使护罩前缘和后缘逐渐缩小，或者对于包含阻尼器的护罩，通过提供具有限定穿过其中的开口的下直径表面的阻尼腔而进一步减小。

公开(公告)号：US20050113158A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10821269

申请日：2004-04-09

Applicant: Henry Sterchi ,  Jeff Miller

Inventor： Henry Sterchi ,  Jeff Miller

IPC: A63F13/10 ,  G06F17/00 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/573 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/44 ,  A63F13/53 ,  A63F13/60 ,  A63F13/63 ,  A63F13/812 ,  A63F2300/303 ,  A63F2300/638 ,  A63F2300/64 ,  A63F2300/646 ,  A63F2300/8011

Abstract: A sports videogame such as a baseball videogame allows a user to control the release time of a pitch in order to control the timing of a break on the pitched ball. Other implementations of a baseball videogame allow a user to put extra spin on a pitched ball to thereby create a greater break on the pitch or allow the user to play in a hero mode which enables the user to control a videogame character in a series of specific game play scenarios designed to allow the user to immediately control the videogame character to perform unique skills. Game play may also be customized by allowing the user to incorporate user-created images into screens of game play and/or allow the user to incorporate recorded audio messages into game play.

公开(公告)号：US06623715B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US09834581

申请日：2001-04-12

Applicant: Neil H. Hendricks ,  Jeff Miller ,  Ron P. Rohrbach ,  Dan E. Bause ,  Peter D. Unger ,  Adel G. Tannous ,  Randy R. LeClaire ,  William E. McGeever

Inventor： Neil H. Hendricks ,  Jeff Miller ,  Ron P. Rohrbach ,  Dan E. Bause ,  Peter D. Unger ,  Adel G. Tannous ,  Randy R. LeClaire ,  William E. McGeever

IPC: C01C110

CPC classification number: B01J20/28014 ,  B01D39/1607 ,  B01D53/34 ,  B01D53/58 ,  B01D53/74 ,  Y10S210/903

Abstract: An ultra-efficient multilobal cross-sectioned fiber filter for chemical contaminant filtering applications is described. An absorptive chemically reactive reagent, preferably an acid or base and in liquid or an adsorptive chemically reactive reagent (an acid or base) in solid form, is disposed within longitudinal slots in each length of fiber. The reagent may be used alone or in conjunction with solid adsorptive particles which may also be utilized with the reagents in the longitudinal slots within the fibers. Reagents within the fibers remain exposed to a base-contaminated airstream passing through the filter. Base contaminants in the airstream, chemicals such as ammonium and amines (as well as particles), react with the acid reagent within the longitudinal slots of the fibers. As the contaminant and reagent react, the ammonium or amine becomes irreversibly absorbed (or adsorbed if reagent is a solid acid) to the liquid acid reagent and multilobal fiber.