IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0057006
(2002-01-25)
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발명자
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
27 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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Geometric configuration transformable pillows are disclosed having two configurations: one, where the granular fill contents of the pillow are positioned in a first geometric configuration end, in one embodiment a collar end, of a pillowcase to form for example a horseshoe-shaped type of pillow encl
Geometric configuration transformable pillows are disclosed having two configurations: one, where the granular fill contents of the pillow are positioned in a first geometric configuration end, in one embodiment a collar end, of a pillowcase to form for example a horseshoe-shaped type of pillow enclosure similar to neck pillows known at this time. Alternately, an empty main body flap of the pillowcase may be released by a reversible fastening system and fill material allowed to move to a second geometric configuration end, in one embodiment a plain end, of the pillow so that two tubular end sections which formerly formed the collars of the neck pillow are now empty and can be at least partially everted and folded, rolled, or otherwise bunched up and captured by the now oppositely turned reversible fastening system within the pillowcase to form a rectangular-type pillow. It is expected that such a pillow would be used with organic granular-type fill materials, such as buckwheat husks (hulls).
대표청구항
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Geometric configuration transformable pillows are disclosed having two configurations: one, where the granular fill contents of the pillow are positioned in a first geometric configuration end, in one embodiment a collar end, of a pillowcase to form for example a horseshoe-shaped type of pillow encl
Geometric configuration transformable pillows are disclosed having two configurations: one, where the granular fill contents of the pillow are positioned in a first geometric configuration end, in one embodiment a collar end, of a pillowcase to form for example a horseshoe-shaped type of pillow enclosure similar to neck pillows known at this time. Alternately, an empty main body flap of the pillowcase may be released by a reversible fastening system and fill material allowed to move to a second geometric configuration end, in one embodiment a plain end, of the pillow so that two tubular end sections which formerly formed the collars of the neck pillow are now empty and can be at least partially everted and folded, rolled, or otherwise bunched up and captured by the now oppositely turned reversible fastening system within the pillowcase to form a rectangular-type pillow. It is expected that such a pillow would be used with organic granular-type fill materials, such as buckwheat husks (hulls). 1. In a multiple channel broadcasting system in which programs are broadcasted for display on a screen, a method for providing at least one on-screen planner of scheduled broadcast activity, comprising the steps of: generating at least one electronic program guide representing programming on a plurality of channels; generating a first on-screen planner comprising at least one monthly calendar view, wherein the first on-screen planner provides for a review of selected broadcast activity for a plurality of days of a selected month, the selected broadcast activity selected from a group comprising broadcasts selected for automatic tuning, broadcasts selected for recording, and pay-per-view broadcasts selected for purchase; generating a second on-screen planner comprising at least one daily calendar view, the second on-screen planner providing for review and editing of the selected broadcast activity for at least one day of the selected month; and displaying the at least one electronic program guide and the at least one on-screen planner on the screen in response to a user selection. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein displaying comprises: displaying a current calendar month comprising the selected broadcast activity using the first on-screen planner; selecting a calendar month for display from a group comprising at least one previous calendar month and at least one future calendar month; displaying the selected calendar month comprising the selected broadcast activity; selecting a calendar day for display from the selected calendar month of the first on-screen planner; and displaying the selected calendar day comprising the selected broadcast activity. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising displaying a system pointer that is manipulated in response to input by a user. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising representing the selected broadcast activity on the first and second on-screen planners using a plurality of icons comprising a first set of icons for a future selected broadcast activity and a second set of icons for a completed selected broadcast activity. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein at least one of the plurality of icons represents a plurality of selected broadcast activities. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein generating a first on-screen planner comprises generating a calendar for a selected month comprising at least one icon displayed on each day for which a corresponding selected broadcast activity is scheduled. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein generating a second on-screen planner comprises generating a chronological list comprising each selected broadcast activity for a selected day of a selected month. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the chronological list further comprises a program title, a channel number, a time, and a rating for each selected broadcast activity. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the display of the at least one electronic program guide and the at least one on-screen planner is superimposed over a broadcast of a currently selected program. 10. The method of claim 1, further comprising: tracking the viewing activity of a user; assessing viewing preferences of the user; and suggesting at least one broadcast activity in which the user might be interested in response to the assessed viewing preferences. 11. A computer system comprising a processor configured to be coupled to a display device, the processor: configured to generate at least one electronic program guide representing programming on a plurality of channels; configured to generate a first on-screen planner comprising at least one monthly calendar view, wherein the first on-screen planner provides for a review of selected broadcast activity for a plurality of days of a selected month, the selected broadcast activity selected from a group comprising broadcasts selected for automatic tuning, broadcasts selected for recording, and pay-per-view broadcasts selected for purchase; configured to generate a second on-screen planner comprising at least one daily calendar view, the second on-screen planner providing for review and editing of the selected broadcast activity for at least one day of the selected month; and configured to display the at least one electronic program guide and the first and second on-screen planners on the display device in response to a user selection. 12. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the processor is configured to display by being configured to: display a current calendar month comprising the selected broadcast activity using the first on-screen planner; select a calendar month for display from a group comprising at least one previous calendar month and at least one future calendar month; display the selected calendar month comprising the selected broadcast activity; select a calendar day for display from the selected calendar month of the first on-screen planner; and display the selected calendar day comprising the selected broadcast activity. 13. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to display a system pointer that is manipulated in response to input by a user. 14. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to represent the selected broadcast activity on the first and second on-screen planners using a plurality of icons comprising a first set of icons for a future selected broadcast activity and a second set of icons for a completed selected broadcast activity, wherein at least one of the plurality of icons represents a plurality of selected broadcast activities. 15. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the processor is configured to generate a first on-screen planner by generating a calendar for a selected month comprising at least one icon displayed on each day for which a corresponding selected broadcast activity is scheduled. 16. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the processor is configured to generate a second on-screen planner by generating a chronological list comprising each selected broadcast activity for a selected day of a selected month, wherein the chronological list further comprises a program title, a channel number, a time, and a rating for each selected broadcast activity. 17. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the display of the at least one electronic program guide and the at least one on-screen planner is superimposed over a broadcast of a currently selected program. 18. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to: track the viewing activity of a user; assess viewing preferences of the user; and suggest at least one broadcast activity in which the user might be interested in response to the assessed viewing preferences. 19. A system for generating at least one on-screen planner of scheduled broadcast activity in a multiple channel broadcasting system in which programs are broadcasted for display, comprising: at least one electronic program guide representing programming on a plurality of channels; a first on-screen planner comprising at least one monthly calendar view, wherein the first on-screen planner provides for a review of selected broadcast activity for a plurality of days of a selected month, the selected broadcast activity selected from a group comprising broadcasts selected for automatic tuning, broadcasts selected for recording, and pay-per-view broadcasts selected for purchase; a second on-screen planner comprising at least one daily calendar view, the second on-screen planner providing for review and editing of the selected broadcast activity for at least one day of the selected month; and a screen for display of the at least one electronic program guide and the at least one on-screen planner in response to a user selection. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein displaying comprises: displaying a current calendar month comprising the selected broadcast activity using the first on-screen planner; selec
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