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Audio user interface

InactiveUS20100064218A1User may experienceImprove experienceNavigation instrumentsSubstation equipmentNatural user interfaceHuman–computer interaction

An audio user interface that provides audio prompts that help a user interact with a user interface of an electronic device is disclosed. The audio prompts can provide audio indicators that allow a user to focus his or her visual attention upon other tasks such as driving an automobile, exercising, or crossing a street, yet still enable the user to interact with the user interface. An intelligent path can provide access to different types of audio prompts from a variety of different sources. The different types of audio prompts may be presented based on availability of a particular type of audio prompt. As examples, the audio prompts may include pre-recorded voice audio, such as celebrity voices or cartoon characters, obtained from a dedicate voice server. Absent availability of pre-recorded or synthesized audio data, non-voice audio prompts may be provided.

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Owner:APPLE INC

Audio user interface

InactiveUS8898568B2User may experienceImprove experienceInstruments for road network navigationGain controlNatural user interfaceHuman–computer interaction

An audio user interface that provides audio prompts that help a user interact with a user interface of an electronic device is disclosed. The audio prompts can provide audio indicators that allow a user to focus his or her visual attention upon other tasks such as driving an automobile, exercising, or crossing a street, yet still enable the user to interact with the user interface. An intelligent path can provide access to different types of audio prompts from a variety of different sources. The different types of audio prompts may be presented based on availability of a particular type of audio prompt. As examples, the audio prompts may include pre-recorded voice audio, such as celebrity voices or cartoon characters, obtained from a dedicate voice server. Absent availability of pre-recorded or synthesized audio data, non-voice audio prompts may be provided.

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Owner:APPLE INC

Architecture and engine for time line based visualization of data

InactiveUS20060156246A1Easy to watchFacilitate navigating and managingData processing applicationsVisual data miningLevel of detailThumbnail

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates management and navigation of various data objects by making use of a unique time-line based navigation tool. In particular, objects can organized into a plurality of bands based on their respective subject matter. Each band can be created to designate a particular topic. Objects are organized within the appropriate bands based in part on a time parameter such as a time or date that the object was created, for example. The navigation tool allows a user to navigate or browse through the bands and objects according to a desired time parameter or range of time. Zooming and other browsing options are available to the user to view objects of interest at varying levels of detail. The objects are represented as ASCII thumbnails that are operational. Thus, the content of any object can be modified directly via the thumbnail.

Architecture and engine for time line based visualization of data

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Architecture and engine for time line based visualization of data

InactiveUS7788592B2Facilitate navigating and managingUser may experienceData processing applicationsDigital data processing detailsLevel of detailThumbnail

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates management and navigation of various data objects by making use of a unique time-line based navigation tool. In particular, objects can organized into a plurality of bands based on their respective subject matter. Each band can be created to designate a particular topic. Objects are organized within the appropriate bands based in part on a time parameter such as a time or date that the object was created, for example. The navigation tool allows a user to navigate or browse through the bands and objects according to a desired time parameter or range of time. Zooming and other browsing options are available to the user to view objects of interest at varying levels of detail. The objects are represented as ASCII thumbnails that are operational. Thus, the content of any object can be modified directly via the thumbnail.

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

File management system employing time line based representation of data

ActiveUS20060155757A1Easy to watchFacilitate navigating and managingData processing applicationsDigital data information retrievalLevel of detailThumbnail

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates management and navigation of various data objects by making use of a unique time-line based navigation tool. In particular, objects can organized into a plurality of bands based on their respective subject matter. Each band can be created to designate a particular topic. Objects are organized within the appropriate bands based in part on a time parameter such as a time or date that the object was created, for example. The navigation tool allows a user to navigate or browse through the bands and objects according to a desired time parameter or range of time. Zooming and other browsing options are available to the user to view objects of interest at varying levels of detail. The objects are represented as ASCII thumbnails that are operational. Thus, the content of any object can be modified directly via the thumbnail.

File management system employing time line based representation of data

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Time line based user interface for visualization of data

InactiveUS20060156237A1Easy to watchFacilitate navigating and managingRecord information storageCarrier indicating arrangementsTime rangeTime parameter

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates management and navigation of various data objects by making use of a unique time-line based navigation tool. In particular, objects can organized into a plurality of bands based on their respective subject matter. Each band can be created to designate a particular topic. Objects are organized within the appropriate bands based in part on a time parameter such as a time or date that the object was created, for example. The navigation tool allows a user to navigate or browse through the bands and objects according to a desired time parameter or range of time. Zooming and other browsing options are available to the user to view objects of interest at varying levels of detail. The objects are represented as ASCII thumbnails that are operational. Thus, the content of any object can be modified directly via the thumbnail.

Time line based user interface for visualization of data

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

File management system employing time line based representation of data

ActiveUS7716194B2Facilitate navigating and managingUser may experienceData processing applicationsDigital data information retrievalLevel of detailThumbnail

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates management and navigation of various data objects by making use of a unique time-line based navigation tool. In particular, objects can organized into a plurality of bands based on their respective subject matter. Each band can be created to designate a particular topic. Objects are organized within the appropriate bands based in part on a time parameter such as a time or date that the object was created, for example. The navigation tool allows a user to navigate or browse through the bands and objects according to a desired time parameter or range of time. Zooming and other browsing options are available to the user to view objects of interest at varying levels of detail. The objects are represented as ASCII thumbnails that are operational. Thus, the content of any object can be modified directly via the thumbnail.

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Systems and methods for managing a life journal

ActiveUS20060156245A1Easy to watchFacilitate navigating and managingData processing applicationsOther databases browsing/visualisationTime rangeLevel of detail

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates management and navigation of various data objects by making use of a unique time-line based navigation tool. In particular, objects can organized into a plurality of bands based on their respective subject matter. Each band can be created to designate a particular topic. Objects are organized within the appropriate bands based in part on a time parameter such as a time or date that the object was created, for example. The navigation tool allows a user to navigate or browse through the bands and objects according to a desired time parameter or range of time. Zooming and other browsing options are available to the user to view objects of interest at varying levels of detail. The objects are represented as ASCII thumbnails that are operational. Thus, the content of any object can be modified directly via the thumbnail.

Systems and methods for managing a life journal

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Bootstrapper and software download manager

ActiveUS20090064135A1Complete efficientlyAvoid componentsBootstrappingProgram loading/initiatingSystem requirementsUser interface

The present invention provides a bootstrapper and download manager for handling the download and installation of one or more software products to a computer. The invention determines system requirements and whether any prerequisite software is required by a software product to be downloaded. Any necessary prerequisite software is installed on the computer and if more than one software product has a shared prerequisite, then the invention recognizes that and prevents downloading multiple ones of the shared prerequisites. Also, in the event of an interruption or error during download, the invention can resume downloading or installation based on the download successfully stored on the local machine without requiring the download all over again. This saves considerable time during the download and install process and enhances user productivity and experience. A download manager provides a user interface to efficiently select from multiple software products for download and negotiate issues such as multiple and different product licenses.

Bootstrapper and software download manager

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Owner:REFINITIV US ORG LLC

Handheld wireless display device having high-resolution display suitable for use as a mobile internet device

ActiveUS20110084900A1Great convenience and mobilityAvoid problemsCathode-ray tube indicatorsDetails for portable computersAccelerometerThe Internet

A handheld wireless display device, having at least SVGA-type resolution, includes a wireless interface, such as BluetoothrM, WiFi™, Wimax™, cellular or satellite, to allow the device to utilize a number of different hosts, such as a cell phone, personal computer, media player. The display may be monocular or binocular. Input mechanisms, such as switches, scroll wheels, touch pads, allow selection and navigation of menus, playing media files, setting volume and screen brightnesdcontrast, activating host remote controls or performing other commands. The device may include MIM diodes, Hall effect sensors, or other position transducers and / or accelerometers to detect lateral movements along and rotational gestures around the X, Y and Z axes as gesture inputs and movement queues. These commands may change pages, scroll up, down or across an enlarged screen image, such as for web browsing. An embedded software driver permits replicating a high-resolution screen display from a host PC.

Handheld wireless display device having high-resolution display suitable for use as a mobile internet device

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Owner:KOPIN CORPORATION

Computational techniques for continuous pitch correction and harmony generation

ActiveUS20110251842A1Alter it appearanceFacilitate animation and display artifactElectrophonic musical instrumentsStereophonic systemsPitch shiftZero crossing

Using signal processing techniques described herein, pitch detection and correction of a user's vocal performance can be performed continuously and in real-time with respect to the audible rendering of the backing track at the handheld or portable computing device. In some implementations, pitch detection builds on time-domain pitch correction techniques that employ average magnitude difference function (AMDF) or autocorrelation-based techniques together with zero-crossing and/or peak picking techniques to identify differences between pitch of a captured vocal signal and score-coded target pitches. Based on detected differences, pitch correction based on pitch synchronous overlapped add (PSOLA) and/or linear predictive coding (LPC) techniques allow captured vocals to be pitch shifted in real-time to “correct” notes in accord with pitch correction settings that code score-coded melody targets and harmonies.

Computational techniques for continuous pitch correction and harmony generation

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Owner:SMULE

Systems and methods for managing a life journal

ActiveUS7421449B2Facilitate navigating and managingUser may experienceData processing applicationsDigital data processing detailsTime rangeLevel of detail

The subject invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates management and navigation of various data objects by making use of a unique time-line based navigation tool. In particular, objects can organized into a plurality of bands based on their respective subject matter. Each band can be created to designate a particular topic. Objects are organized within the appropriate bands based in part on a time parameter such as a time or date that the object was created, for example. The navigation tool allows a user to navigate or browse through the bands and objects according to a desired time parameter or range of time. Zooming and other browsing options are available to the user to view objects of interest at varying levels of detail. The objects are represented as ASCII thumbnails that are operational. Thus, the content of any object can be modified directly via the thumbnail.

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Optimized carrier aggregation for handover

InactiveUS20130022023A1Additional signaling introducing short connection gaps is avoidedUser may experienceWireless commuication servicesCarrier signalHandover

The invention relates to a method of performing a handover of a user equipment (128) from a source cell (100) to a target cell (102), wherein the user equipment (128) is adapted for receiving and / or transmitting data simultaneously on two or more aggregated component carriers, the method comprising receiving an RRC connection reconfiguration message from the source cell (100) on the random access channel of the source cell (100), said message comprising linking information, said linking information indicating one of the aggregated component carriers for the uplink of the target cell (102) and one of the aggregated component carriers for the downlink of the target cell (102).

Optimized carrier aggregation for handover

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Owner:ALCATEL LUCENT SAS

Method and apparatus for performing communication service based on gesture

ActiveUS20140365979A1Convenient receptionFacilitate transmissionInput/output for user-computer interactionDigital data processing detailsHuman–computer interaction

A method and an apparatus for performing gesture-based communication service are provided, in which a first device detects a first motion, and when the first motion corresponds to a first gesture that belongs to a gesture group, receives information about a second motion from a second device. The first device may perform an event that corresponds to a combination of the first and second gestures, when the received information corresponds to the second gesture that belongs to the gesture group.

Method and apparatus for performing communication service based on gesture

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Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Pitch-correction of vocal performance in accord with score-coded harmonies

ActiveUS8868411B2Improve sound qualityFacilitate ad-libbingElectrophonic musical instrumentsStereophonic systemsChord (music)Engineering

Despite many practical limitations imposed by mobile device platforms and application execution environments, vocal musical performances may be captured and continuously pitch-corrected for mixing and rendering with backing tracks in ways that create compelling user experiences. In some cases, the vocal performances of individual users are captured on mobile devices in the context of a karaoke-style presentation of lyrics in correspondence with audible renderings of a backing track. Such performances can be pitch-corrected in real-time at a portable computing device (such as a mobile phone, personal digital assistant, laptop computer, notebook computer, pad-type computer or netbook) in accord with pitch correction settings. In some cases, pitch correction settings include a score-coded melody and / or harmonies supplied with, or for association with, the lyrics and backing tracks. Harmonies notes or chords may be coded as explicit targets or relative to the score coded melody or even actual pitches sounded by a vocalist, if desired.

Pitch-correction of vocal performance in accord with score-coded harmonies

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Owner:SMULE

Social music system and method with continuous, real-time pitch correction of vocal performance and dry vocal capture for subsequent re-rendering based on selectively applicable vocal effect(s) schedule(s)

ActiveUS20140039883A1Compelling user experienceFacilitates musical collaborationElectrophonic musical instrumentsSpeech analysisEngineeringSocial network

Vocal musical performances may be captured and, in some cases or embodiments, pitch-corrected and/or processed in accord with a user selectable vocal effects schedule for mixing and rendering with backing tracks in ways that create compelling user experiences. In some cases, the vocal performances of individual users are captured on mobile devices in the context of a karaoke-style presentation of lyrics in correspondence with audible renderings of a backing track. Such performances can be pitch-corrected in real-time at the mobile device in accord with pitch correction settings. Vocal effects schedules may also be selectively applied to such performances. In these ways, even amateur user/performers with imperfect pitch are encouraged to take a shot at “stardom” and/or take part in a game play, social network or vocal achievement application architecture that facilitates musical collaboration on a global scale and/or, in some cases or embodiments, to initiate revenue generating in-application transactions.

Social music system and method with continuous, real-time pitch correction of vocal performance and dry vocal capture for subsequent re-rendering based on selectively applicable vocal effect(s) schedule(s)

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Owner:SMULE

Apparatus, system and method for accessing internet webpage

ActiveUS20140059649A1Network degradationImprove user experienceDigital data processing detailsMultiple digital computer combinationsInternet privacyThe Internet

The present invention discloses an apparatus, system and method for accessing internet webpage. The system includes a user terminal and a proxy server. The user terminal is configured to initiate an access request to the proxy server, the access request including URL information of a target webpage which carries an identifier of requiring security authentication, and receive and display target webpage information outputted from the proxy server. The proxy server is configured to receive the access request, perform security authentication on the URL information of the target webpage which carries the identifier of requiring security authentication according to pre-stored webpage security database information; if the security authentication is passed, obtain the target webpage information and output the target webpage information to the user terminal. By applying the present invention, network delay overload for accessing the internet webpage can be reduced, and user experience can be improved.

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Owner:TENCENT TECH (SHENZHEN) CO LTD

Coupling mechanism for a drive train of a hair cutting appliance

ActiveUS20170120466A1Improve business performancePleasant experienceMetal working apparatusCouplingDrive shaft

The present invention relates to a drive train (50) of a hair cutting appliance (10) and to a self-aligning coupling linkage (66) for a drive train (50). The coupling linkage (66) comprises a driving shaft and a non-aligning output shaft (56), said coupling linkage (66) comprising: a first driving coupling element (78) arranged to be driven by a driving shaft (54), particularly by a motor shaft, a transmission shaft (70), particularly a rigid transmission shaft (70), comprising a first drivable coupling element (80) at a first end and a second driving coupling element (86) at a second end thereof, wherein first driving coupling element (78) engages the first drivable coupling element (80) for rotatingly driving the transmission shaft (70), thereby forming a first pivoting joint (76), wherein the second driving coupling element (86) is arranged to engage a second drivable coupling element (88) of an output shaft (56), wherein the first driving coupling element (78) and the first drivable coupling element (80) define a male connector comprising an external polygonal profile (90), viewed in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis, and a female connector comprising an internal polygonal profile (102), and wherein the external polygonal profile (90) of the male connector, viewed in a longitudinal axial section, is at least sectionally provided with convexly shaped flanks (92).

Coupling mechanism for a drive train of a hair cutting appliance

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Owner:KONINKLJIJKE PHILIPS NV

Smart wearable device

InactiveUS20160026308A1Quality improvementWonderful user experienceCathode-ray tube indicatorsDetails for portable computersBand shapeTouch Senses

A smart wearable device comprises a body, a display module and at least one slide-on-strap touch-sensing structure. The display module is disposed on the body and comprises a display unit and a processing unit coupled with the display unit. The slide-on-strap touch-sensing structure is coupled with the processing unit and two slide-on-strap touch-sensing structures are disposed on the opposite sides of the display unit. The slide-on-strap touch-sensing structure senses at least one trigger event. By disposing the area of the touch input on two sides of the display unit, the image or items displayed by the display unit won't be shaded during the user's operation.

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Owner:HANNSTAR DISPLAY NANJING +1

Securitization System and Process II

InactiveUS20130046673A1Reduce tracking errorLittle trading costFinanceData mining

An investable product is designed, created and managed comprising a number of shares outstanding subject to a mandatory stock split or reverse stock split at the close of every trading period. An account comprising the investor share balance is configured to display on a daily basis the original share balance owned through the calculation of a factor. The product comprises an adjustable stop loss feature that provides investors with the opportunity to automatically reinvest their capital if they are stopped out. When the shares are held for one day or longer, a leveraged return is obtainable with no price path dependency or leverage drift.

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Owner:EDGESHARES

Low-power audio decoding and playback using cached images

InactiveUS20120096223A1Reduce power consumptionEasy to operateEnergy efficient ICTMemory adressing/allocation/relocationComputer hardware

A particular method includes loading one or more memory images into a multi-way cache. The memory images are associated with an audio decoder, and the multi-way cache is accessible to a processor. Each of the memory images is sized not to exceed a page size of the multi-way cache.

Low-power audio decoding and playback using cached images

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Owner:QUALCOMM INC

System and method for providing augmented reality interactions over printed media

ActiveUS20190147246A1Large budgetReducing and even replacing needSpecial service provision for substationWeb data indexingPrint mediaDocumentation

The present document describes a system and method for providing augmented reality interactions with printed media, whereby a user looking at a printed media (physical or electronic) with their portable computing device may view augmented reality interactions on their portable device to enrich the media being viewed. The method includes recognizing pages and using interaction capabilities offered atop the page once recognized. The system is also configured to perform an image recognition process which allows for a very quick detection of a preregistered image from the database which matches the image of the page viewed by the user in order to extract the assets associated with the prestored image and send them to the portable device for display.

System and method for providing augmented reality interactions over printed media

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Owner:BOSSUT CHRISTOPHE +2

Compliant Stylus Interaction

ActiveUS20190227670A1High resolutionEasy to separateInput/output processes for data processingEngineeringUltimate tensile strength

A touch sensitive surface has emitters and detectors arranged around a periphery of the touch sensitive surface. The emitters produce optical beams that are received by the detectors. A stylus is configured to disturb one or more of the optical beams by a variable amount when in contact with the touch sensitive surface. The variable amount depends on an amount of force applied to the stylus towards the touch sensitive surface. A controller of the touch sensitive surface is configured to determine the touch strength of a touch event performed by the stylus based on disturbances of one or more of the optical beams. The touch strength provides a measure of the amount of force applied to the stylus.

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Owner:BEECHROCK LTD

Methods and apparatuses for opening a webpage, invoking a client, and creating a light application

ActiveUS20160292291A1Increase flexibilityEasy to useWeb data indexingNatural language data processingClient-sideApplication software

The invention provides methods and apparatuses for opening a webpage, invoking a client, and creating a light application. The method for opening a webpage comprises: receiving a webpage opening request containing a link; according to the link, searching a preset application list for a client application and / or a light application corresponding to the link; and when the client application and / or the light application exists in the application list, opening the client application and / or invoking the light application to open a webpage corresponding to the link. Thereby, a webpage corresponding to a link can be opened in a more friendly manner, the use of a user is facilitated, the efficiency of acquiring information by the user is improved, and the user experience is enhanced.