Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Kenneth L. Sherman, Esq.
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Patent number: 6603488Abstract: A method and system for commanding and controlling diverse home devices is provided. A first home device capable of displaying user interface data is connected to a home network. A second home device stores user interface data that defines a user interface for commanding and controlling the second home device, also connected to the home network. The first device receives the user interface data from the second device over the network. The first device then displays the user interface as defined by the data. The user interacts with the user interface displayed on the first device by a control device. User input is accepted from the user responsive to the interaction. Control and command information is sent from the first home device to the second home device in order to control the second device according to the user input.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Richard James Humpleman, G. Kevin Harms, Michael S. Deacon, Robert M. Wolff
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Patent number: 6598447Abstract: A machine for bending sections (2) having a longitudinal axis (3) and a constant cross section along the longitudinal axis (3) feeds the sections (2) longitudinally in a first direction (D1), and has a first and a second annular die (11, 12); an ass (15) connected to the second annular die (12) and movable in a plane perpendicular to the first direction (D1) to move the second annular die (12) into a number of operating positions with respect to the first annular die (11) to bend the sections (2); and a joint (22; 39) connecting the first and the second annular die (11, 12), and which forces the second annular die (12) to assume a given position with respect to the first annular die (11) for each position assumed by the assembly (15).Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Tauring S.p.A.Inventor: Mauro Meliga
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Patent number: 6598446Abstract: A machine for bending pipes (2; 63; 78) sections or similar of a given section (S1; S2; S3) has a guide device (6) having a longitudinal axis (9) for guiding the pipes (2; 63; 78) in a feed direction (D1) parallel to the axis (9); and a bending member (7) movable with respect to the guide device (6) in a plane (P1) perpendicular to the feed direction (D1), and having an annular guide (50), which has a passage section (45; 61; 76) for the pipes (2; 63; 78) substantially equal to the section (S1; S2; S3) of the pipes (2; 63; 78) and is defined by rollers (40; 52; 82; 67) rotating about respective axes (41; 53; 83; 68) lying in a plane coplanar with the passage section (45; 61; 76).Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Tauring S.p.A.Inventor: Mauro Meliga
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Patent number: 6561487Abstract: In combination with a jack having a head, a removable adapter assembly includes an adapter frame and three-degree-of-movement adapter arms. The adapter frame has threaded holes and a connector for releasably attaching the frame to the head of the jack. The adapter is preferably rectangular. The three-degree-of-movement adapter arms are rotatably inserted into a respective one of the threaded holes for raising and lowering each of the arms with respect to the frame. The arms each have a threaded portion with a top end, a horizontal head portion having a closed slot, and a cushioned receiver. The head portion is fixedly attached to the top end of the threaded portion and the cushioned receiver is rotatably and slidably mounted in the slot.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Larin CorporationInventor: John V. Siglock
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Patent number: 6563932Abstract: A loudspeaker having a compact magnet system that produces an increased magnetic flux. A seat has an outer wall that retains an magnet therein such that a channel is defined therebetween. A plate is positioned on top of the first magnet such that an air gap is created between the plate and the wall. A second magnet is positioned over the plate and an aperture is created axially through the second magnet, the plate, and the first magnet. A yoke having a planar region and a protruding region extending therefrom is position over the second magnet such that the protruding region extends through the aperture and connects with the seat. A voice coil is connected to a diaphragm and is moveably suspended within the gap. Application of an electric current to the voice coils causes movement of the diaphragm due to the magnetic flux created within the gap and thereby produces sound waves.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: KH TechnologyInventor: Paul Cork
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Patent number: 6493874Abstract: A set-top electronics and network interface unit arrangement is connected to an internal digital network interconnecting devices in the home. The digital network operates on a single, nomodulated, baseband channel. Entertainment services are introduced into the network through network interface units that are coupled to an external network and to the internal network. The network interface units perform the necessary interfacing between the external and internal networks, and make the entertainment services available to all terminals connected to the internal network. Set-top electronics that are separate from the network interface units connect to the internal network and convert the information in the digital data stream for display, by a television, for example.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Richard Humpleman
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Patent number: 6288716Abstract: A method and system for commanding and controlling diverse home devices is provided. A first home device capable of displaying user interface data is connected to a home network. A second home device stores user interface data that defines a user interface for commanding and controlling the second home device, also connected to the home network. The first device receives the user interface data from the second device over the network. The first device then displays the user interface as defined by the data. The user interacts with the user interface displayed on the first device by a control device. User input is accepted from the user responsive to the interaction. Control and command information is sent from the first home device to the second home device in order to control the second device according to the user input.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1998Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics, Co., LTDInventors: Richard James Humpleman, G. Kevin Harms, Michael S. Deacon, Robert M. Wolff
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Patent number: 6275616Abstract: A method and an apparatus for converting a high definition image to a relatively lower definition image is provided. Image data encoded with a discrete cosine transform (DCT) is decoded using an inverse wavelet transform (IDWT). A fast inverse discrete wavelet transform (FIDWT) is also provided that reduces the number of multiplication operations relative to the IDWT. Image data is also encoded using a discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and then decoded using an (IDWT).Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1997Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Musa Jahanghir, Jack Chaney, Michael A. Kaufman
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Patent number: 6243707Abstract: A method and system for commanding and controlling diverse home devices connected to a home network is provided. According to the method, sequences of commands which are used to control a home device are stored as a macro to control the home device. A sequence of commands, used to control a plurality of home devices in tandem, is stored as a macro. The invention provides the user a capability of operating a single button to implement a sequence of control commands from within a HTML page contained on the respective home devices being controlled.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.Inventors: Richard James Humpleman, G. Kevin Harms, Michael S. Deacon, Robert M. Wolff
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Patent number: 6198479Abstract: A method and system for commanding and controlling diverse home devices on a home network to perform a service is provided. According to the method, a client device that is capable of displaying a user interface is connected to a home network. A software agent is executed on the client device to cause a user interface to be displayed on the client device. First and second home devices connected to the home network are selected from the user interface, and control and command data are sent from the client device to the first and second home devices to cause these devices to communicate with each other to perform the service.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LTDInventors: Richard James Humpleman, G. Kevin Harms, Michael S. Deacon, Omi Chandiramani
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Patent number: 6195089Abstract: A TV graphical user interface provided on a TV screen includes a graphical channel changer for enabling a user to select a required TV channel among about 1000 channels provided by a satellite TV system. The graphical channel changer contains a vertical channel bar composed of channel boxes that display numbers and logos of selected TV channels. To switch a TV set to a required TV channel, the user directs the pointing device at the graphical channel box that indicates the required channel. Up and down scroll bars, that allow the user to scan through the entire list of TV channels, dynamically alter their size in accordance with the position of the TV channel being currently scanned to provide the user with visual feedback. A relative position indicator is arranged between the up and down scroll bars.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1996Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jack Chaney, Steve Blonstein, Keit Khauv, Fai-To Leung, Kevin Harms
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Patent number: 6191781Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for a TV receiver combines a graphical channel changer with an electronic program guide to enable a user to quickly and seamlessly go from a TV channel selection mode to a TV program selection mode. The graphical channel changer includes a vertical bar composed of channel boxes that contain number and logos of available TV channels. The user may tune the TV system to any one of the TV channels by directing a remote pointing device at the channel box that represents that TV channel. When the user switches to the program selection mode, the GUI transfers to the electronic program guide for displaying vertical program bars arranged in alignment with the channel boxes to show information on TV programs for the TV channels represented by the corresponding channel boxes.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1996Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics, Ltd.Inventors: Jack Chaney, Steve Blonstein, Michael Deacon, Dimitry Nasledov
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Patent number: 6188397Abstract: A set-top electronics and network interface unit arrangement is connected to an internal digital network interconnecting devices in the home. The digital network operates on a single, nomodulated, baseband channel. Entertainment services are introduced into the network through network interface units that are coupled to an external network and to the internal network. The network interface units perform the necessary interfacing between the external and internal networks, and make the entertainment services available to all terminals connected to the internal network. Set-top electronics that are separate from the network interface units connect to the internal network and convert the information in the digital data stream for display, by a television, for example.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Richard Humpleman
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Patent number: 6181333Abstract: A TV graphical user interface is provided with a graphical channel changer for enabling a user to select a required TV channel among about 1000 channels offered by a satellite TV system. The graphical channel changer contains a vertical channel bar composed of channel boxes that display numbers and logos of selected TV channels. To switch the TV set to a required TV channel, the user directs the pointing device at the graphical channel box that indicates the required channel. A program guide that contains a list of TV programs may be provided based on the channel changer. Vertical program bars that display TV programs are aligned with the channel boxes indicating TV channels that carry the corresponding TV programs. An arrange guide mode is provided to enable the user to arrange the program guide in order of TV channel numbers, or in alphabetical order according to names of TV channels or TV programs.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1996Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jack Chaney, Steve Blonstein, Fai-To Leung, Donald Gillespie
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Patent number: 6175362Abstract: A TV graphical user interface (GUI) in a satellite TV system enables users to create customized lists of TV channels. Everyday, favorite and theme lists may be generated to respectively combine TV channels being watched regularly, favorite TV channels and channels relating to particular subjects. An oval list name object is arranged on a screen to indicate the name of the currently selected list of TV channels. The users may click on the list name object to make their selection among various TV channel lists available in the TV system. In a channel changer mode, the TV GUI displays a graphical channel changer composed of channel boxes that show numbers and logos of TV channels in the currently selected list. To switch the TV set to a required TV channel, the user clicks on the graphical channel box that indicates the required channel. In a program guide mode, a list of TV programs may be provided based on the channel changer.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1997Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kevin Harms, Alfred Leung, Dimitry Nasledov, Michael Deacon