Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100250669 | PORTABLE MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH A MEDIA SERVER AND HIGHLY PORTABLE MEDIA CLIENT DEVICES - A media delivery system comprises a portable media server and a client device. The client device may be an audio player. The client device may also be an enabling part of the media server. A predetermined playlist of media assets is transferred from the server to the client when they are connected in a wired manner or in a wireless manner. Motion sensors such as accelerometers are integrated into earphones to control the operations of the audio player. In an exemplary case, the motion sensor in one of the earphone is used to increase the sound volume and the sensor in another earphone is used to reduce the sound volume. | 09-30-2010 |
20100303258 | PORTABLE MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH A MEDIA SERVER AND HIGHLY PORTABLE MEDIA CLIENT DEVICES - A media delivery system comprises a portable media server and a client device. The client device may be a button-less audio player. Sensors are used to generate control signals through a user's interaction. Sensors may be located in earphones to increase or to decrease sound volume. Applications based on touch, pressure, temperature, thermal and motion sensors are disclosed. | 12-02-2010 |
20110126224 | DEDICATED BUTTON OF REMOTE CONTROL FOR ADVERTISEMENT DELIVERY USING INTERACTIVE TELEVISION - Method and system is disclosed for delivering targeted advertisements to a user by employing an interactive television system. A dedicated button of a remote control is used to control the operation of rendering the advertisement to the user with the great simplicity. An icon for advertisement is displayed on the screen when a channel programming is being broadcasted. The advertisement is displayed in full screen after the first actuation of the button is received. The advertisement is removed from the screen after the second actuation of the button is received. The user can be identified by using of the dedicated button in combination of the channel selection buttons, which are switched into numeric buttons after a specific actuation of the dedicated button is received. A displayed window on the screen invites the user to key in the user's password represented by a series of numbers. | 05-26-2011 |
20110167344 | Media delivery system based on media assets stored in different devices connectable through a communication means - A media delivery system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of devices connectable through a communication network and/or a connector. Media assets may be stored in different devices. Metadata of all the media assets may be stored in each device and is updated whenever it is necessary. A user interface representing media assets available to the user from all connected device at the moment of usages is displayed to the user through an input device. | 07-07-2011 |
20110181518 | NETBOOK WITH A DISPLAY SCREEN ON TOP FACE FOR DELIVERING MEDIA ASSETS - A portable computing device is disclosed. The device may be based upon a netbook according to the preferred embodiment. The device comprises an additional display screen on the top face of the device. The device is used as a media player in a folded form and as a general purpose computing device in an unfolded form. The device operated as a media player is in a low power operation mode. The additional display screen is used as the display for the media player. | 07-28-2011 |
20110185289 | PORTABLE TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE WITH TWO DISPLAY SCREENS - A portable tablet computing device is disclosed. The device comprises a main display screen on a first planar surface and an auxiliary display screen on a second planar surface. According to the preferred embodiment, the main display screen is of a touchscreen type and is used as the display for the device used as a general purpose computing device. The auxiliary display screen is an e-paper type and is for delivering e-books. The device operated as an e-book consumes much less power with a low power processor and an optimized operation system for the e-book reader. Image sensors are used to detect one of the two planar surfaces facing the user and to switch on one of the two display screens accordingly. | 07-28-2011 |
20110188199 | PORTABLE TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE WITH A LOW POWER OPERATION MODE AS A MEDIA PLAYER - A portable computing device is disclosed. The device may be based upon a laptop/a netbook computer according to the preferred embodiment. The device comprises a pivotable display screen. The device is operated as a general purpose computing device when the display screen is in a conventional unfolded position. The device is used as a media player when the display is pivoted to be on the top face of the device. The device operated as the media player with a low power processor consumes much less power than as the general purpose computing device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110196740 | Credit Card with E-paper Display for Advertisement - A novel credit or charging card is disclosed. According to one implementation, the card comprises an e-paper type of display on at least one of two surfaces of the card. An advertising message may be displayed. The advertising message may be replaced by a new one when the card is connected to a card reader. According to one embodiment of the invention, the card and the reader are connected wirelessly. RF power provided by the card reader powers an operation of refreshing the displayed message. The advertising message may be based upon a user's profile, the purchase history and the location as defined by the card reader. | 08-11-2011 |
20110208604 | Media Delivery System for an Automobile by the Use of Voice Input Device and Head-Up Display - System and method for delivering media assets to a user of an automobile is disclosed. The system comprises a voice input device and a voice recognition device. The system further comprises a head-up display device for displaying metadata of the media assets on a windshield of the automobile. After a user's input for one or a group of media assets is received, a list of metadata of the media assets is displayed on the windshield. The system plays back the selected media asset through the use of a media delivery unit after the selection is received by the voice input device. A driving route may also be displayed on the windshield. | 08-25-2011 |
20110219398 | Delivering Personalized Media Items to a User of Interactive Television by Using Scrolling Tickers - A system of delivering a personalized media item to a user of an interactive television is disclosed. The system comprises a television terminal, a computing device and a remote control device. The computing device further comprises a set top box. The computing device may be connected to a server through a communication network. The system stores a personal profile for each of its users. The user's identity is determined after a user switches on the television. Personalized text messages for selected media items are displayed as scrolling tickers on the television display screen. The media items may include advertisement messages, headlines of news and selected stock prices. One of the tickers may be selected by the user employing the remote control device to display the next level of details using an enlarged display space or using the full television screen. | 09-08-2011 |
20110289528 | DEDICATED BUTTON OF REMOTE CONTROL FOR ADVERTISEMENT DELIVERY USING INTERACTIVE TELEVISION - Method and system is disclosed for delivering targeted advertisements to a user by employing an interactive television system. A dedicated button of a remote control is used to control the operation of rendering the advertisement to the user with the great simplicity. An icon for advertisement is displayed on the screen when a channel programming is being broadcasted. According to one embodiment, the user can be identified by using of the dedicated button in combination of the channel selection buttons. The buttons are switched into numeric buttons after a specific actuation of the dedicated button is received. According to another embodiment, the dedicated button is integrated with a finger-print sensing system. The advertisements are related to the identified user. | 11-24-2011 |
20120016747 | System and Method of Delivering Advertising Messages from a Shop Window to a Stop-by Potential Customer - A system for delivering advertising messages from a shop window to a stop-by potential customer is disclosed. An image capturing system including multiple digital cameras is employed to determine orientation of the person towards at least one of displayed items. Advertising messages related to the displayed item are transmitted to a mobile device carried by the person. | 01-19-2012 |
20120017237 | Delivering Advertisements Based on Digital Television System and Mobile Communication Device - A system for delivering advertisements based on a digital television system and a mobile communication device is disclosed. The television system and the mobile device are connected in ad hoc manner when a program is broadcasted by the television system. When a user is attracted by an advertisement, an instruction is sent from a remote control device of the television system or from the mobile device to trigger the processor of the television system to send a data file including a product identifier related to the product being advertised to the mobile device. An icon is displayed on a display screen of the mobile device to represent the received data file. When the icon is selected, the mobile device is connected to a data manager in the Internet to deliver more product information to the user. | 01-19-2012 |
20120022946 | Hierarchical User Interface of a Computing Device For Determining Interest Level of a User in Categories of Advertisement - A hierarchical user interface for determining a user's interest level in categories of advertisements is disclosed. Multiple user selectable icons may be displayed in association with each category of advertisements. An icon is selected and is associated with a user adjustable visual sign indicating the user's interest level in a quantitative manner. Scores for each category or each sub-category of advertisements are determined based upon the user's inputs. Advertisements are delivered to the user according to the scores. | 01-26-2012 |
20120030025 | Delivering Highly Targeted Advertisements to a User of a Computing Device by Statistically Analyzing of Key Words Used in a Communication Module - A method for delivering highly targeted advertisements to a user of a computing device is disclosed. Communication media files resulting from the user's interaction with communication modules of the computing device are utilized. The communication module may include voice communication, e-mail, Short Message Service (SMS), on-line chat, social network and web browsing. Key words related to categories and sub-categories of advertisements are extracted from the media files. Statistic trends of the usage of the key words are generated by a statistic processor. A significant increase or decrease in usage of anyone of the key words over a predetermined period time is employed to determine the user's most recent commercial interests. The highly targeted advertisements may be delivered without risking a leakage of the user's privacy. | 02-02-2012 |
20120041821 | Electronic System for Bargaining and Promoting - An electronic system for bargaining and promoting in a shopping area is disclosed. A mobile communication device carried by a customer may be connected to the electronic system at a point of display item through an ad hoc communication link. The customer may send an offering price for the displayed item. The retailer and the customer may negotiate using the electronic system as long as the mobile device is connected to the system in the shopping area. The customer may also send communication addresses to the system at the point of display item. The retailer may send promotional materials related to the displayed item to the customer through a public communication network. | 02-16-2012 |
20120042344 | Advertisement Delivering System Based on Digital Television System and Mobile Communication Device - A system for delivering advertisements based on a digital television system and a mobile communication device is disclosed. The television system and the mobile device are connected in ad hoc manner when a program is broadcasted by the television system. When a user is attracted by an item in the program, an instruction is sent from a remote control device of the television system or from the mobile device to send a data file including a product identifier to the mobile device. The user may use a cursor controlled by the remote control device or by the mobile device to locate the item. An icon is displayed on a display screen of the mobile device to represent the received data file. When the icon is selected, the mobile device is connected to a data manager in the Internet to deliver more product information to the user. | 02-16-2012 |
20120058725 | Handheld Media and Communication Device with a Detachable Projector - A novel handheld media and communication device with a detachable projector unit is disclosed. A media library for media assets is included in a file storage system of the projector unit while metadata of the assets is stored in a file storage system of the media and communication device. The device is used as a remote control device to control the operation of delivering media assets through the projector unit after the unit is detached from the device. The projector unit may also be used to connect to a media delivery unit such as a desktop projector, a TV terminal or an audio system for delivering media assets. | 03-08-2012 |
20120066068 | Advertisement Delivery System Based on Electronic Coupon - A method of delivering advertisements to a user of mobile communication device is disclosed. An electronic coupon is transmitted from an electronic terminal to a mobile device carried by a user. The electronic coupon may include an advertising message. The received coupon may be displayed on a screen of the mobile device as an icon. The received coupons may be organized in a hierarchical manner. The user may select the icon to display an image of the coupon including the advertising message. The user may further select the advertising message for more details. In accordance with one implementation, the coupon value may be increased if the advertising message is viewed by the user. In accordance with another implementation, a new coupon may be delivered to the mobile device. | 03-15-2012 |
20120072943 | Delivering Advertisements Based on Electronic Coupons Transmitted from a Digital Television System to a Mobile Communication Device - A system for delivering advertisements based on a digital television system and a mobile communication device is disclosed. The television system and the mobile device are connectable in an ad hoc manner. When a user is attracted by an advertisement being broadcasted by the television, an instruction may be sent from a remote control device of the television system to trigger the television system to send an electronic coupon to the mobile device. An icon may then be displayed on a display screen of the mobile device to represent the coupon. When the icon is selected, the electronic coupon is displayed. The electronic coupon may include an advertising message. The user may select the message for receiving detailed information about the product from a data manager connected to the mobile device through a communication network. | 03-22-2012 |
20120079541 | One-Actuation Control of Synchronization of a Television System Terminal and a Mobile Device Display - A method for controlling of synchronization of a digital television terminal and a display of a mobile device is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, a dedicated input structure of the mobile device is used. When a video program is streamed by the mobile device, a single actuation by the user on the input structure triggers the terminal of the television to stream the same program in a synchronized manner. Similarly, when a video program is streamed by the television, a single actuation from the user leads to the mobile device to stream the same program in a synchronized manner. | 03-29-2012 |
20120240158 | Delivering Personalized Media Items to Multiple Users of Interactive Television by Using Scrolling Tickers - A system and method of delivering personalized media items to users of an interactive television is disclosed. The system comprises a television terminal, a computing device and a remote control device. The computing device further comprises a set top box. The computing device may be connected to a server through a communication network. The system stores a personal profile for each of its users. Personal mobile devices associated with the users are connected wirelessly to the computing device. Identities of the users may be transmitted from the personal mobile devices to the computing device. Media items are selected based upon the personal profiles according to a predetermined algorithm. Selected media items may be delivered using scrolling tickers displayed on the television terminal. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240159 | Delivering Personalized Media Items to Users of Interactive Television and Personal Mobile Devices by Using Scrolling Tickers - A system and method of delivering personalized media items to users of an interactive television is disclosed. The system comprises a television terminal, a computing device and a remote control device. The system stores a personal profile for each of its users. Personal mobile devices associated with the users are connected wirelessly to the computing device. Identities of the users may be transmitted from the personal mobile devices to the computing device. Media items are selected based upon the personal profiles according to a predetermined algorithm. Media items may be displayed using scrolling tickers on the television terminal. In one embodiment, a detailed content of a selected media item may be delivered either on the television terminal or on a display of one of the personal mobile device. In another embodiment, scrolling tickers may also be displayed on displays of the personal mobile devices. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240165 | Delivering Personalized Media Items to a User of Interactive Television by Using Scrolling Tickers in a Hierarchical Manner - A system and method of delivering a personalized media item to a user of an interactive television is disclosed. The system comprises a television terminal, a computing device and a remote control device. The computing device further comprises a set top box. The computing device may be connected to a server through a communication network. The system stores a personal profile for each of its users. The user's identity is determined after a user switches on the television. Media items organized by media categories are stored in the computing device. A user may select a media item through a hierarchical user interface based upon scrolling tickers on the television terminal. | 09-20-2012 |
20120280037 | Credit Card with E-paper Display for Advertisement and with Optical Communication and Power Transfer Modules - A novel credit or charging card is disclosed. According to one implementation, the card comprises an e-paper type of display on at least one of two surfaces of the card. An advertising message may be displayed. The advertising message may be replaced by a new one when the card is connected to a card reader. The advertising message may be selected based upon a data file stored in a storage unit of the card. The data file includes a purchase history of the user using the card. According to one embodiment of the invention, the card and the reader are coupled through an optical power transfer module and an optical communication module. Operations of the card are powered by optical energy transmitted from the card reader. | 11-08-2012 |
20120284121 | Credit Card with E-paper Display for Advertisement and with Purchase History Stored on Card - A novel credit or charging card is disclosed. According to one implementation, the card comprises an e-paper type of display on at least one of two surfaces of the card. An advertising message may be displayed. The advertising message may be replaced by a new one when the card is connected to a card reader. The advertising message may be selected based upon a data file stored in a storage unit of the card. The data file includes a purchase history of the user using the card. According to one embodiment of the invention, the card and the reader are coupled through an optical power transfer module and an optical communication module. Operations of the card are powered by optical energy transmitted from the card reader. | 11-08-2012 |
20120291075 | Handheld Media and Communication Device with a Detachable Projector for Sharing Media Assets in a Group - A handheld device comprises a media and communication device and a detachable projector unit. Each of the units further comprises a wireless network interface. A novel method for sharing video and audio files by a group of users with handheld devices in a synchronized manner is disclosed. The devices form a local wireless network with calibrated built in clocks. The video and audio files are delivered in a synchronized manner based upon the calibrated clocks. | 11-15-2012 |
20120297428 | Handheld Media and Communication Device with a Detachable Projector for a Cluster of Projectors - A handheld device comprises a media and communication device and a detachable projector unit. The detachable projector unit further comprises a processor, a file system, a projector and a power supply. An expandable projector device with a plurality of projectors connected together is also disclosed. The projectors may share resources such as power and stored media files. | 11-22-2012 |
20130097514 | System and Method for Storing Data Files in Personal Devices and a network - A system comprises a plurality of personal devices connectable to a network. Data files related to a user are stored in selected personal devices and/or the network. According to one embodiment, a user may select storage locations of a data file through a user interface displayed on one of the personal devices. According to another embodiment, the user may select the locations and associated priority for storing the data file. A storage manager transfers, stores and removes data files in the personal devices and in the network according to the user's inputs. The storage manager also manages a status files including storage locations, priorities and utilization of the storage capacity of the personal devices. | 04-18-2013 |
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20130124672 | System and Method for Delivering Media Assets in a Cloud Environment - A media delivery system comprises a handheld computing and communication device, a media delivery unit and a user specific media library in a cloud. A data file including metadata of the media assets in the media library is stored in the handheld device. The handheld device and the media delivery unit are connected through a wireless communication link. A user of the handheld device is identified. A user selected media asset may be delivered by the media delivery unit by receiving the media asset through the cloud. | 05-16-2013 |
20130132572 | System and Method for Monitoring Outbreak of Contagious Diseases - A surveillance system for monitoring outbreak of a contagious disease is disclosed. The system comprises a handheld computing and communication device with a short range ad hoc networking device. Handheld devices carried by persons in contacting with the device carried by a user form an ad hoc communication network at a location. Identities of all devices in the ad hoc network are broadcasted through the network. The user's device receives the identities and stores the received data in a log file. The log file may be sent to a central station after the device receives an authorized signal during an outbreak event of the contagious disease. The device may further include a body temperature automatic measuring system. The user's body temperature trend file may be sent together with the log file. | 05-23-2013 |
20130194495 | Video Delivery System Using Tablet Computer and Detachable Micro Projectors - A video delivery system includes a tablet computer and one or two detachable projectors. In one embodiment, video files are transferred from the tablet computer to the projectors when they are connected. The tablet computer is used as a remote control that controls an operation of delivering a video portion of the video file through the projectors and an audio portion through the tablet computer in a synchronized manner. In one aspect, the two projectors may be positioned to project two adjacent screens that present different portions of images. In another embodiment, positions of the projectors attached to the tablet computer may be adjusted to deliver desired screens. | 08-01-2013 |
20140006964 | System and Method for Storing Data Files in Personal Devices and a network | 01-02-2014 |
20140009404 | Portable Computing Device - A portable computing device comprises a covering part, a housing part and a connecting part. The covering part includes a first display screen. The housing part includes a second display screen which is a touch sensitive type. The device is operated as a laptop or palmtop computer when the first display screen is positioned to facing the second display screen by the connecting unit. The second display screen displays a virtual keyboard for receiving a user's inputs. The covering part may be retracted inside an open slot of the housing part and the device is then operated as a tablet computer. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013350 | Advertisement Delivering System Based on Digital Television System and Mobile Communication Device - A digital television system is connected to a mobile computing and communication device through an ad hoc communication link. A program broadcasted by the television system includes a plurality frames delivered in a sequential manner. A user can freeze a frame by employing the mobile device. The frame can then be transmitted to the mobile device and be redisplayed on the mobile device. The redisplayed frame includes visible symbols pointing to displayed items associated with advertising messages. The frame can also be stored in a photograph folder for the user to view the frame and associated advertising messages in a later time. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013359 | Delivering Personalized Media Items to a User of Interactive Television by Using Scrolling Tickers in a Hierarchical Manner - A system and method of delivering a personalized media item to a user of an interactive television is disclosed. The system comprises a television terminal, a computing device and a remote control device. The computing device further comprises a set top box. The computing device may be connected to a server through a communication network. The system stores a personal profile for each of its users. The user's identity is determined after a user switches on the television. Media items organized by media categories are stored in the computing device. A user may select a media item through a hierarchical user interface based upon scrolling tickers on the television terminal | 01-09-2014 |
20140016945 | Information System Including a Card and a Card Reader Connected Optically - An information system comprises a card and a card reader. The card and the card reader can be coupled by an optical communication module and an optical power transfer module. Operations of the card can be powered by the power transferred from the card reader through the optical power transfer module. In one embodiment, the card and the card reader comprise multiple cells of transmitter/receiver that transmit and receive data in a parallel manner | 01-16-2014 |
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20150082347 | Delivering Video Program by Digital Television System and Mobile Communication Device - A video program broadcasted by a digital television system includes a plurality frames delivered in a sequential manner. One of the frames representing a starting point of an unfinished program can be transmitted to a mobile communication device. An icon representing the frame is created by the mobile device. The icon maybe placed in a folder for photographs. In one embodiment, the unfinished video program is restarted in the mobile device after a user selects the icon. In another embodiment, the unfinished video program is restated in the television system. | 03-19-2015 |
20150086180 | System and Method for Delivering Video Program in a Cloud - A video program delivery system comprises a digital television system, various mobile computing and communication devices and a communication network. A video program rendered by the television system or by anyone of the mobile devices can be paused. A bookmark is then created. The bookmark can be transmitted to a bookmark manager in the communication network. A user can access the bookmarks in the communication network through the television system or anyone of the mobile devices. An unfinished program can be resumed after associated bookmark is selected. The bookmark may include a frame associated with the unfinished program. | 03-26-2015 |