Patents by Inventor Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
Shin Cheung Simon Chiu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8903067Abstract: Methods and apparatus for refreshing a display of a telephone. A telephone apparatus includes a telephone having a display panel and function by which a user can access a plurality of communication services provided over a communication network. The function may represent a given set of conditions associated with a user, such as static and variable conditions. The function is typically associated with one or more commonly used communication services that would be used by a user under a given set of conditions. A method for automatically refreshing a screen on a display panel of a telephone based on a function change includes displaying on a telephone display a first screen based on a function, the display representing a commonly used communication service associated with the function, and selecting a function based on information.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: TP Lab Inc.Inventor: Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Publication number: 20140349652Abstract: Systems and methods for switching a voice call from an Instant Messaging (IM) based voice network to a second voice network. A telephone adapted to switch a voice call from an Instant Messaging (IM) based voice network to a second voice network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8897466Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and apparatuses for adjusting audio content when more multiple audio objects are directed toward a single audio output device. The amplitude, white noise content, and frequencies can be adjusted to enhance overall sound quality or make content of certain audio objects more intelligible. Audio objects are classified by a class category, by which they are can be assigned class specific processing. Audio objects classes can also have a rank. The rank of an audio objects class is used to give priority to or apply specific processing to audio objects in the presence of other audio objects of different classes.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Dolby International ABInventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8893172Abstract: A method for delivering audio announcements, includes: receiving an announcement package, the announcement package including a package identity, a package update time, and one or more announcement items; and presenting the announcement package to an audio player. Each announcement item includes an item identity, and a summary part, where the summary part includes audio information. The audio information includes an audio data type and audio data. Updates for the announcement package can be received, where the announcement package is modified according to the update. A content of the announcement package can be replaced, deleted, or added. The announcement item can be presented to the audio player once, repeatedly, or periodically. In this manner, audio announcements are delivered in an effective and timely manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8863187Abstract: Provided is a method and system for displaying video from a plurality of video streams on a display. It includes an input interface for receiving video data from a plurality of video streams and transferring the video data to a frame controller in communication with a television display. The frame controller causes the video data from each of the plurality of different video streams to be displayed in a separate frame on the television display, and each frame occupying an area of the television display separate from an area occupied by any other frame. A system for displaying video from a plurality of video stream using the correct aspect ratio and resolution is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8838083Abstract: A telephone adapted to switch a voice call from an Instant Messaging (IM) based voice network to a cellular voice network.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: TP Lab Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8838143Abstract: A method and system for determining if a phone has changed locations includes a subscriber phone equipment coupled to a phone system through a subscriber access line. The subscriber phone equipment includes a location test module and a datastore. The location test module includes a first subscriber access line identity for the subscriber access line. The datastore includes a first subscriber location for the first subscriber access line identity. The location test module obtains a second subscriber access line identity for the subscriber access line, obtains a second subscriber location for the second subscriber access line identity, and compares the first subscriber location and the second subscriber location. If the first subscriber location does not match the second subscriber location, then the subscriber phone equipment has changed locations. If the first subscriber location matches the second subscriber location, then the subscriber phone equipment has not changed locations.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8806531Abstract: In a method and system for selecting an advertisement for video on demand, a video player is connected to a video content provider over a network via an access gateway. The video content provider receives a request for a video content from the video player, determines a popularity count for the video content and a geographical area for the video player, selects the advertisement based on the popularity count and the geographical area, and sends the video content combined with the advertisement to the video player. In one embodiment, the advertisement has a corresponding advertisement rule with an advertising condition which specifies a required popularity count and geographical area. If the advertisement condition is satisfied, then the advertisement is selected. In this manner, an advertisement for video on demand is selected based upon both demographics information and location of the video player increasing the effectiveness of the advertisement.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu, John Chiong
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Patent number: 8774602Abstract: A method and system for recording a media file, include a recorder and a player. The recorder receives in real time a first content of the media file; stores the first content in a recorded media file; and determines that the recorded media file includes a hole. The player plays in real time the recorded media file including the hole. The recorder then receives a second file data packet which includes a second content of the media file to fill the hole, and stores the second content in the recorded media file. The recorded media file can be replayed with the filled hole. During the replay, more content of the media file is played than during the first play.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8761184Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a Voice Virtual Private Network (Voice VPN) and methods for providing access to remote peer users across same. In one embodiment, voice and communication services of one or more corporate network are provided to remote user terminals across a Voice VPN Gateway. The level and type of access to voice and communication services provided can be determined statically, dynamically, or adaptively based on user data or user habits or history.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8744067Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and apparatuses for adjusting audio content when more multiple audio objects are directed toward a single audio output device. The amplitude, white noise content, and frequencies can be adjusted to enhance overall sound quality or make content of certain audio objects more intelligible. Audio objects are classified by a class category, by which they are can be assigned class specific processing. Audio objects classes can also have a rank. The rank of an audio objects class is used to give priority to or apply specific processing to audio objects sin the presence of other audio objects of different classes.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Dolby International ABInventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8744400Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining the location of a caller during an emergency or other telephone call. Before or during a call, a phone system can obtain from one or more sources a subscriber access line identity associated with a subscriber location record that includes a subscriber access line identity attribute and a subscriber location attribute. A phone system can send a query that includes the subscriber access line identity to a subscriber location query system that returns a subscriber location record or a subscriber location to the phone system. The phone system can then display the caller location information to a phone system, an agent or operator so that emergency services can be quickly and accurately dispatched. Using similar procedure and a memory, phone systems can also determine if a subscriber phone has or is changing location. Methods for testing the emergency call capabilities of a subscriber access line.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8737582Abstract: A voice message system records voice message usage information by creating voice message records when a voice message is sent and when it is received. The voice message record includes: the voice message, a voice message sender identity, a voice message recipient identity, and voice message action records. A voice message action records includes a voice message action that specifies an action on the voice message, and a voice message action time that includes the time at which the action occurs. Voice message actions include sent, received, and listened. The system further includes a voice message analyzer for analyzing voice message records, and a voice message reporter for generating reports from an analysis by the analyzer. The voice message system provides tractable information for voice messages, allowing companies to enforce a voice message usage policy.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8731380Abstract: A method and system for recording a media content onto a media player are disclosed. A recording interface of the media player is unlocked by a media recorder using a key. Next, the media player receives the media content from the media recorder through the recording interface. The media content is stored onto a storage of the media player, where the storage resides within the media player prior to receiving the media content from the media recorder. The media player includes a mechanism for playing the media content. Then, the recording interface of the media player is locked by the media recorder. In this manner, a way is provided to distribute media content while also protecting against the improper copying of media content.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8731149Abstract: A method for delivering audio announcements, includes: receiving an announcement package, the announcement package including a package identity, a package update time, and one or more announcement items; and presenting the announcement package to an audio player. Each announcement item includes an item identity, and a summary part, where the summary part includes audio information. The audio information includes an audio data type and audio data. Updates for the announcement package can be received, where the announcement package is modified according to the update. A content of the announcement package can be replaced, deleted, or added. The announcement item can be presented to the audio player once, repeatedly, or periodically. In this manner, audio announcements are delivered in an effective and timely manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8683536Abstract: Provided is a method and system for receiving and displaying video from both an Internet and a broadcast video source. Also provided is a frame controller for receiving video data from an Internet video stream and from a cable broadcast video stream, the frame controller further in communication with a television display and causing the Internet video stream and the cable broadcast video stream to each be displayed in a separate frame on the television display.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8671061Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods, systems and apparatuses for conducting secure transactions over a call. Users can initiate a secure transaction over a call, such as a telephone call, in which the identities of up to all participants can be validated prior to sending or receiving of payment, financial or other sensitive information. A transaction module collects and verifies all necessary transaction information and resources. User can be prompted to confirm or approve the transaction prior to completion of the transaction. Summaries of the transaction can be sent to users or stored in record keeping.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8621510Abstract: Provided is a method and system for television channel selection, including a television controller operatively connected to an electronic memory and configured to process a video selection script. The television controller is also operatively connected to the television and to a television network comprising a plurality of channels. Also provided is a script authoring tool for authoring a video selection script in a Web-based scripting language by a viewer. The television controller is further configured to select a channel to display on the television based on the video selection script and to dynamically update the video selection script based on the occurrence of an event.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8594319Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and apparatuses for adjusting audio content when more multiple audio objects are directed toward a single audio output device. The amplitude, white noise content, and frequencies can be adjusted to enhance overall sound quality or make content of certain audio objects more intelligible. Audio objects are classified by a class category, by which they are can be assigned class specific processing. Audio objects classes can also have a rank. The rank of an audio objects class is used to give priority to or apply specific processing to audio objects sin the presence of other audio objects of different classes.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Dolby International, ABInventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu
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Patent number: 8594300Abstract: A method and system for providing a service session using a call include: initiating a first call between a caller and a callee according to a callee address record; establishing a voice communication session during the call; modifying the caller address record; and initiating a second call between the caller and the callee according to the modified callee address record. A behavior of the second call differs from a behavior of the first call. In one embodiment, the callee address record is modified according to a modification request. In one embodiment, the callee address record includes at least one session initiation entry. The session initiation entry includes a session address attribute with information for establishing the communication session, a session communication method with a protocol used for the communication session, and a session data attribute with data information for sending over the communication session based on the session address attribute.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: TP Lab, Inc.Inventors: Chi Fai Ho, Shin Cheung Simon Chiu