Patents Assigned to Publications International, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 7540406
    Abstract: A system for displaying audio content with text including a book holder and a book. The book holder identifies which book of a plurality is placed in the holder by detecting magnetic indicators in specific locations and arrangements which are unique to each book. The page of the book which a user views at any given time is identified by detection of ambient light, by detection of a number of circuit elements in parallel, by detection of progressively stacked magnetic sensors, or by microwave reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin Song
  • Publication number: 20080067231
    Abstract: A system for displaying audio content with text including a book holder and a book. The book holder identifies which book of a plurality is placed in the holder by detecting magnetic indicators in specific locations and arrangements which are unique to each book. The page of the book which a user views at any given time is identified by detection of ambient light, by detection of a number of circuit elements in parallel, by detection of progressively stacked magnetic sensors, or by microwave reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin Song
  • Publication number: 20060191992
    Abstract: A system for displaying audio content with text including a book holder and a book. The book holder identifies which book of a plurality is placed in the holder by detecting magnetic indicators in specific locations and arrangements which are unique to each book. The page of the book which a user views at any given time is identified by detection of ambient light, by detection of a number of circuit elements in parallel, by detection of progressively stacked magnetic sensors, or by microwave reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin Song
  • Publication number: 20050180809
    Abstract: A binding system comprising a spine adapted to be removeably secured within a base and a clip adapted to connect to the spine. The clip may be threaded through the aperture of a leaf to movably secure the leaf to the spine. Further, the spine may be elongated with a pair of mushroom-shaped ends. The base may further include a well having end walls with opposed dimples. The mushroom shaped heads may fit within the dimples to secure the spine to the base. The spine may include an aperture into which at least a portion of the clip may be inserted to secure the clip to the spine. The at least one leaf may be permitted to lie substantially flat upon the base when the spine is secured within the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yan Wu, Richard Maddrell
  • Patent number: 6041215
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing audible sounds in response to visual indicia in the nature of an electronic book. The electronic book is constructed from a plurality of leaves which may be formed from a continuous accordion folded sheet or individual modular folded sheets joined back-to-back to form the pages of the book. During construction, a spacer is internally provided within each leaf to create at least one internal passageway opening at one end of the leaves at a location forming the book's spine. An electronic circuit having pressure sensitive switches and conductive paths is provided on the surface of a dielectric substrate using conductive ink. The switches are arranged on elongated members which are inserted into a respective internal passageway within the leaves of the book. By activation of a switch by pressure applied to visual indicia on the leaves, audible sounds are produced by an on board electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard Maddrell, Thomas L. Maser
  • Patent number: 5803748
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing audible sounds in response to visual indicia in the nature of an electronic book. The electronic book is constructed from a plurality of leaves which may be formed from a continuous accordion folded sheet or individual modular folded sheets joined back-to-back to form the pages of the book. During construction, a spacer is internally provided within each leaf to create at least one internal passageway opening at one end of the leaves at a location forming the book's spine. An electronic circuit having pressure sensitive switches and conductive paths is provided on the surface of a dielectric substrate using conductive ink. The switches are arranged on elongated members which are inserted into a respective internal passageway within the leaves of the book. By activation of a switch by pressure applied to visual indicia on the leaves, audible sounds are produced by an on board electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard Maddrell, Thomas L. Maser
  • Patent number: D436100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ann Taylor, Yan Wu
  • Patent number: D600280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Publication International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Linda Weber, Anne O'Connor
  • Patent number: D413354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Louis Weber, Virginia O'Donnell
  • Patent number: D425115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Publications International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Louis Weber, Virginia O'Donnell