公开(公告)号：US20110035773A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12901775

申请日：2010-10-11

Applicant: Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

Inventor： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US07814516B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US10138702

申请日：2002-05-02

Applicant: Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

Inventor： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices;, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音频 - 视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统 并且更具体地，涉及用于以对用户无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备的控制系统和统一的用户界面。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US07797718B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US10138692

申请日：2002-05-02

Applicant: Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

Inventor： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

公开(公告)号：US20100053310A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12551136

申请日：2009-08-31

Applicant: Brian D. Maxson ,  Mike Harvill

Inventor： Brian D. Maxson ,  Mike Harvill

IPC: H04N13/04

CPC classification number: H04N13/366 ,  H04N13/111 ,  H04N13/122 ,  H04N13/194

Abstract: Systems and methods for transforming 3D video content to match a viewer's position to provide a means to make constrained-viewpoint 3D video broadcasts more independent of viewer position. The 3D video display on a television is enhanced by taking 3D video that is coded assuming one particular viewer viewpoint, sensing the viewer's actual position with respect to the display screen, and transforming the video images as appropriate for the actual position. The process provided herein is preferably implemented using information embedded in an MPEG2 3D video stream or similar scheme to shortcut the computationally intense portions of identifying object depth that is necessary for the transformation to be performed.

Abstract translation: 用于转换3D视频内容以匹配观众位置的系统和方法，以提供使受限视点3D视频广播更加独立于观看者位置的手段。 通过拍摄假设一个特定观看者视点的3D视频来增强电视机上的3D视频显示，感测观看者相对于显示屏幕的实际位置，并根据实际位置对视频图像进行变换。 本文提供的过程优选地使用嵌入在MPEG2 3D视频流或类似方案中的信息来实现，以便快速识别要执行变换所需的识别对象深度的计算强度部分。

公开(公告)号：US08134650B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12619580

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: Brian D Maxson ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Vann

Inventor： Brian D Maxson ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Vann

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N2005/4423

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US07941821B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US12880957

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

Inventor： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20110010744A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12880957

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

Inventor： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D. Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20100060791A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12619580

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: Brian D. Maxson ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Vann

Inventor： Brian D. Maxson ,  Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry ,  Sorin I. Teodorescu ,  David M. Vann

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N2005/4423

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20100054744A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12547064

申请日：2009-08-25

Applicant: Brian D. Maxson

Inventor： Brian D. Maxson

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H04N17/04 ,  H04N9/3161 ,  H04N9/3191

Abstract: The embodiments provided herein are directed to pitch and yaw sensitive remote control of televisions and the like using polarized light. In a preferred embodiment, the remote control unit and the infrared (IR) signal detection system of the television are sensitive to the pitch and yaw of the remote control unit relative to the television.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的实施例涉及使用偏振光的电视机等的俯仰和偏航敏感遥控器。 在优选实施例中，电视的遥控单元和红外线（IR）信号检测系统对遥控单元相对于电视机的音调和偏航敏感。

公开(公告)号：US07954126B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US12901775

申请日：2010-10-11

Applicant: Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

Inventor： Polly Stecyk ,  Brian Peterson ,  Brian D Maxson ,  Pavel Houda ,  George E. Palmer ,  Shenta T. Pu ,  Martin Zanfino ,  Robert A. Perry

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.

Abstract translation: 用于通过网络系统内的各种协议集中和统一地控制各种设备（诸如通信，消费电子，音视频，模拟，数字，1394等）的操作的装置，方法和系统，以及 更具体地说，一种控制系统和统一的用户界面，用于以对用户呈现无缝和透明的方式集中控制这些设备。 在优选实施例中，网络系统的命令中心或集线器包括能够对所有类型的输入设备进行集中和无缝集成控制的上下文和连接置换敏感控制系统。 控制系统优选地包括基于通用图标的图形用户界面，其为网络系统提供统一的屏幕上集中控制系统。 包括视觉识别系统的用户界面使得用户能够通过各种协议透明地控制多个输入设备，同时在输入命令设备的单个控制层上操作。 在替代实施例中，控制系统还实现门控信号直通控制，同时避免信号干扰。