최소 단어 이상 선택하여야 합니다.
최대 10 단어까지만 선택 가능합니다.
다음과 같은 기능을 한번의 로그인으로 사용 할 수 있습니다.
NTIS 바로가기다음과 같은 기능을 한번의 로그인으로 사용 할 수 있습니다.
DataON 바로가기다음과 같은 기능을 한번의 로그인으로 사용 할 수 있습니다.
Edison 바로가기다음과 같은 기능을 한번의 로그인으로 사용 할 수 있습니다.
Kafe 바로가기국가/구분 | United States(US) Patent 등록 |
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출원번호 | US-0389041 (2016-12-22) |
등록번호 | US-9715368 (2017-07-25) |
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A computerized information and display apparatus useful for providing information to a user via a display. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a processor apparatus, touch screen input and display device, and speech input apparatus, and at least one computer program configured to run on the p
A computerized information and display apparatus useful for providing information to a user via a display. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a processor apparatus, touch screen input and display device, and speech input apparatus, and at least one computer program configured to run on the processor apparatus, the at least one program being configured to enable an user to intuitively operate the apparatus to rapidly converge on a desired organization or entity which they wish to locate, via speech input of only a name or a part of a name. The information and display apparatus is particularly useful in time-pressured mobile transport vehicle environments, and when the user is unfamiliar with the operation of the apparatus.
1. Computerized information and display apparatus for use with a transport device, the computerized information and display apparatus comprising: data processing apparatus comprising at least a central processor and a digital signal processor (DSP) and a graphics co-processor;a data bus in data comm
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Computerized information and display apparatus for use with a transport device, the computerized information and display apparatus comprising: data processing apparatus comprising at least a central processor and a digital signal processor (DSP) and a graphics co-processor;a data bus in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus, the data bus configured to permit data communication between at least the data processing apparatus and a wireless-enabled network interface apparatus, the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus configured for data communication with at least one network entity;a mass storage device in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;a data interface in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;a touch screen input and display device in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus and both viewable and accessible by a user;a speech input apparatus in communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;radio frequency apparatus in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus, the radio frequency apparatus configured to receive data uniquely identifying a portable radio frequency device associated with the user; anda storage apparatus in data communication with the data processing apparatus and comprising at least one computer program, said at least one computer program being configured to, when executed: receive a user input causing the computerized information and display apparatus to enter a mode whereby speech inputs can be provided by the user to locate entities as part of a search session;when in the mode, receive first speech via the speech input apparatus from a user of the computerized information and display apparatus, the first speech consisting of only a name or part of a name of an entity which the user wishes to locate;generate a digitized representation of the first speech, the generation of the digitized representation comprising analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) of the first speech;cause recognition of the name or part of the name based on the digitized representation, the recognized name or part of the name enabling search of at least one database for at least partly matching entries;cause presentation of a listing of at least two at least partly matching entities identified via a search of the at least one database, the presentation comprising at least a prompt rendered on the touch screen input and display device prompting the user to provide additional input;receive second speech via the speech input apparatus, the second speech comprising information not present in the first speech, the information relating to the entity;generate a digitized representation of the second speech, the generation of the digitized representation of the second speech comprising ADC of the second speech;cause recognition of the information not present in the first speech relating to the entity, the recognition of the information not present in the first speech and relating to the entity enabling logical appending of the information not present in the first speech relating to the entity to the name or part of the name of the entity, such that a single matching entity can be identified from the listing, the single matching entity having digital image data associated therewith in a data storage location, the digital image data configured to provide the user with a visually perceptible image of at least a location of the single matching entity; andcause presentation on the touch screen input and display device of the digital image data, the digital image data retrieved from the data storage location; andwherein the at least one computer program is further configured to select and display at least one soft function key (SFK) on the touch screen input and display device based at least on the data uniquely identifying a portable radio frequency device associated with the user. 2. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the presentation of the digital image data on the touch screen input and display device comprises: automatically causing access via the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus of a networked server at which the digital image data is accessible to invoke wireless transmission of the digital image data; andreceipt, via the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus, of the wirelessly transmitted digital image data; andwherein the presentation on the touch screen input and display device of the digital image data comprises presentation of the digital image data collectively as the visually perceptible image. 3. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the presentation of the digital image data on the touch screen input and display device comprises provision of at least a map graphic showing the location of the single matching entity including one or more organizations or entities adjacent thereto, and the computerized information and display apparatus is further configured to: receive a user touch input via the touch screen input and display device relating a particular location on a screen of the touch screen input and display device;cause conversion of the particular location on the screen to at least one physical or spatial coordinate;correlate the at least one physical or spatial coordinate to one or more image data; andcause display, on the touch screen input and display device, of an image relating to the actual at least one physical or spatial coordinate, the image comprising the one or more image data. 4. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 3, wherein the causation of display, on the touch screen input and display device, of an image relating to the actual at least one physical or spatial coordinate, comprises receipt of compressed digital image data, the compressed digital image data having been compressed using a compression algorithm prior to wireless transmission to the computerized information and display apparatus, the compression enabling at least reduction in wireless bandwidth requirements associated with the wireless transmission. 5. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one computer program is configured to: generate, after entry into the mode, an audible cue or prompt indicative to the user that the computerized information and display apparatus is ready to receive speech input from the user;store data relating to one or more eliminated ones of the listing of at least two entities; andprevent information associated with the one or more eliminated ones from being presented to the user again within the search session. 6. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one computer program is further configured to, as part of said selection and display of at least one soft function key (SFK) on the touch screen input and display device, select and display a plurality of SFKs relating to remote control of one or more electrical equipment functions associated with a premises specific to the user. 7. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one computer program is further configured to: access, based at least on the data uniquely identifying a portable radio frequency device associated with the user, data previously supplied by the user and relating to one or more user preferences for information to be provided via the computerized information and display apparatus; andautomatically configure digital data for provision to a portable electronic device of the user via the data interface according to the accessed previously supplied data. 8. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 7, wherein the data previously supplied by the user and relating to one or more user preferences is stored as one or more data structures on a network server, and the access of the previously supplied data comprises access of the one or more structures via the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus. 9. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 8, wherein: the access of the one or more structures via the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus comprises downloading the one or more structures from the network server to the computerized information and display apparatus; andthe at least one computer program is further configured to utilize the one or more data structures to perform said automatic configuration of the digital data according to the accessed previously supplied data. 10. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the receipt of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device is pursuant to at least one of: (i) authentication of the portable radio frequency device by the radio frequency apparatus; and/or (ii) authentication of the radio frequency apparatus by the portable radio frequency device; andthe at least one computer program is further configured to: access a database using at least a portion of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device, to identify the user as a valid user of the computerized information and display apparatus; andbased at least on the identification of the user as a valid user, cause automatic configuration of a plurality of user interface displayed on said touch screen input and display device so as to customize the user interface for the valid user. 11. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the receipt of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device being pursuant to at least one of: (i) authentication of the portable radio frequency device by the radio frequency apparatus; and/or (ii) authentication of the radio frequency apparatus by the portable radio frequency device; andthe at least one computer program is further configured to: access a database using at least a portion of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device, to identify the user as a valid user of the computerized information and display apparatus; andautomatically cause transmission of a communication to an entity disposed at a destination of travel of the transport device, the communication configured to identify the valid user and alert the entity in advance of the arrival of the valid user. 12. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the presentation of the listing of at least two at least partly matching entities comprises presentation of at least one entity that comprises an approximation of the name or the part of the name, the at least one of the at least two entities selected based at least on a confidence rating comprising a numerical value or index, the confidence rating calculated using a computerized algorithm. 13. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the computerized information and display apparatus is further configured to: (i) store data relating to one or more eliminated ones of the listing of the at least two entities; and (ii) prevent information associated with the one or more eliminated ones from being presented to the user again within the search session; and wherein said access of the digital image data comprises wireless access of a networked data storage location via the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus. 14. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 12, wherein said at least one computer program is further configured to, when executed: determine whether said computerized algorithm is to be used as part of said session; and (i) when said determination indicates that said computerized algorithm is to be used as part of said session, cause said calculation of the confidence rating using the computerized algorithm; and(ii) when said computerized algorithm is not to be used as part of said session, implement computerized logic comprising: (a) notification to the user of no matches to the name or part of the name; and(b) request or prompt of the user for an additional input via at least one of the touch screen input and display device and the speech synthesis apparatus. 15. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the presentation of the digital image data on the touch screen input and display device comprises provision of at least a map graphic showing the location of the single matching entity including one or more organizations or entities adjacent thereto, and the computerized information and display apparatus is further configured to: receive a user touch input via the touch screen input and display device relating a particular location on a screen of the touch screen input and display device;cause conversion of the particular location on the screen to at least one coordinate;correlate the at least one coordinate to one or more image data sources; andcause display, on the touch screen input and display device, of an image showing or representative of the actual at least one coordinate, the image comprising digital image data generated by the one or more image data sources, the digital image data received wirelessly by the computerized information and display apparatus from a network entity, and in data compressed format. 16. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the at least one computer program is further configured to actuate one or more environmental control functions associated with a premises of the user, the actuation configured to be performed based on receipt of a user selection via the at least one SFK, the actuation comprising causing transmission of data relating to the user selection via the at least one SFK to cause actuation at the premises of one or more electrically controlled apparatus corresponding to the selected at least one SFK;the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device enables the actuation of the one or more environmental control functions; andthe one or more environmental control functions comprise at least one of (i) a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) function, and/or (ii) a lighting function. 17. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 16, wherein the at least one SFK comprises a plurality of SFKs, and wherein: at least one of the plurality of SFKs comprises an SFK enabling actuation of only user-specific portions of the controlled environmental functions;at least one of the plurality of SFKs comprises a global SFK enabling actuation of the user-specific portions of the controlled environmental functions simultaneously with one or more non-user-specific portions of the environmental functions;the user-specific portions are identified based at least on the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device; andthe transmission of data relating to the user selection comprises transmission via a wireless interface of the computerized information and display apparatus. 18. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the touch screen input and display device comprises a flat-screen display element;the computerized information and display apparatus further comprises a second display device also in data communication with the data processing apparatus, the second display device comprising a thin-film transistor (TFT) display device, the touch screen input and display device and the second display device mounted on or at least partly within respective different surfaces within the transport device within which the computerized information and display apparatus is disposed so as to enable multiple users of the transport device to utilize the computerized information and display apparatus simultaneously, the at least one computer program configured to cause display of at least partly different information on the respective touch screen input and display device and the second display so as to facilitate said simultaneous utilization; andthe computerized information and display apparatus further comprises at least one infra-red radiation detection apparatus in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus and configured to cause the computerized information and display apparatus to generate a visually perceptible alert of the presence of a human in an undesirable area adjacent to the transport device, the visually perceptible alert comprising a rendering on at least one of the touch screen input and display device and the second display device showing at least a portion of the undesirable area. 19. Computerized information and display apparatus for use with a transport device, the computerized information and display apparatus comprising: data processing apparatus comprising at least a central processor and a digital signal processor (DSP) and a graphics co-processor;a data bus in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus, the data bus configured to permit data communication between at least the data processing apparatus and a wireless-enabled network interface apparatus, the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus configured for data communication with at least one network entity;a mass storage device in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;a data interface in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;a capacitive touch screen input and display device in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus and both viewable and accessible by a user;a speech input apparatus in communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;radio frequency apparatus in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus, the radio frequency apparatus configured to receive data uniquely identifying a portable radio frequency device associated with the user, the receipt of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device being pursuant to at least one of: (i) authentication of the portable radio frequency device by the radio frequency apparatus; and/or (ii) authentication of the radio frequency apparatus by the portable radio frequency device; anda storage apparatus in data communication with the data processing apparatus and comprising at least one computer program, said at least one computer program being configured to, when executed: receive a user input causing the computerized information and display apparatus to enter a mode whereby speech inputs can be provided by the user to locate entities as part of a search session;when in the mode, receive first speech via the speech input apparatus from a user of the computerized information and display apparatus, the first speech consisting of only a name or part of a name of an entity which the user wishes to locate;generate a digitized representation of the first speech, the generation of the digitized representation comprising analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) of the first speech;cause recognition of the name or part of the name based on the digitized representation, the recognized name or part of the name enabling search of at least one database for at least partly matching entries;cause presentation of a listing of at least two at least partly matching entities identified via a search of the at least one database, the presentation comprising at least a prompt rendered on the touch screen input and display device prompting the user to provide additional input;receive input from the user selecting a single matching entity from the listing, the single matching entity having digital image data associated therewith in a data storage location, the digital image data configured to provide the user with a visually perceptible image of at least a location of the single matching entity; andcause presentation on the capacitive touch screen input and display device of the digital image data, the digital image data retrieved from the data storage location, the presentation of the digital image data on the touch screen input and display device comprises provision of at least a map graphic showing a location of the single matching entity including one or more organizations or entities adjacent thereto, the computerized information and display apparatus is further configured to:receive a user touch input via the touch screen input and display device relating a particular location on a screen of the touch screen input and display device;cause conversion of the particular location on the screen to at least one physical or spatial coordinate;correlate the at least one physical or spatial coordinate to one or more image data; andcause display, on the capacitive touch screen input and display device, of an image relating to the actual at least one physical or spatial coordinate, the image comprising the one or more image data;wherein the causation of display, on the capacitive touch screen input and display device, of an image relating to the actual at least one physical or spatial coordinate, the image comprising the one or more image data, comprises receipt of compressed digital image data, the compressed digital image data having been compressed using a compression algorithm prior to wireless transmission to the computerized information and display apparatus, the compression enabling at least reduction in wireless bandwidth requirements associated with the wireless transmission; andwherein the at least one computer program is further configured to: access a database using at least a portion of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device, to identify the user as a valid user of the computerized information and display apparatus; andbased at least on the identification of the user as a valid user, cause automatic configuration of a plurality of user interface elements displayed on said capacitive touch screen input and display device so as to customize the user interface for the valid user. 20. Multi-user capable computerized information and display apparatus for use within a transport device, the computerized information and display apparatus configured to automatically configure at least a portion of its functionality based on radio frequency data, the computerized information and display apparatus comprising: means for data processing;a data bus in data communication with at least a portion of the means for data processing, the data bus configured to permit data communication between at least the means for data processing and a means for wireless interface, the means for wireless interface configured for data communication with at least one network entity at least while the transport device is in motion;a means for mass data storage in data communication with at least a portion of the means for data processing;a means for data interface in data communication with at least a portion of the means for data processing, the means for data interface enabling at least data communication with a portable electronic device means of a user so as to transfer data between the portable electronic device means and the computerized information and display apparatus;a capacitive touch screen input and display device in data communication with at least a portion of the means for data processing and both viewable and touch-accessible by the user;a second display device also in data communication with the means for data processing, the second display device comprising a thin-film transistor (TFT) display device, the touch screen input and display device and the second display device mounted on or at least partly within respective different surfaces within the transport device within which the computerized information and display apparatus is disposed so as to enable multiple users of the transport device to utilize the computerized information and display apparatus simultaneously, the at least one computer program configured to cause display of at least partly different information on the respective capacitive touch screen input and display device and the second display so as to facilitate said simultaneous utilization;a speech input apparatus in communication with at least a portion of the means for data processing;radio frequency apparatus in data communication with at least a portion of the means for data processing, the radio frequency apparatus configured to receive data uniquely identifying a portable radio frequency device associated with the user, the receipt of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device being pursuant to at least one of: (i) authentication of the portable radio frequency device by the radio frequency apparatus; and/or (ii) authentication of the radio frequency apparatus by the portable radio frequency device; anda storage apparatus in data communication with the means for data processing and comprising at least one computer program, said at least one computer program being configured to, when executed: receive a user input causing the computerized information and display apparatus to enter a mode whereby speech inputs can be provided by the user to locate entities as part of a search session;when in the mode, receive first speech via the speech input apparatus from a user of the computerized information and display apparatus, the first speech consisting of only a name or part of a name of an entity which the user wishes to locate;generate a digitized representation of the first speech, the generation of the digitized representation comprising analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) of the first speech;cause recognition of the name or part of the name based on the digitized representation, the recognized name or part of the name enabling search of at least one database for at least partly matching entries;cause presentation of a listing of at least two at least partly matching entities identified via a search of the at least one database, the presentation comprising at least a prompt rendered on the capacitive touch screen input and display device prompting the user to provide additional input;receive input from the user selecting a single matching entity from the listing, the single matching entity having digital image data associated therewith in a data storage location, the digital image data configured to provide the user with a visually perceptible image of at least a location of the single matching entity; andcause presentation on the capacitive touch screen input and display device of the digital image data, the digital image data retrieved from the data storage location, the presentation of the digital image data on the touch screen input and display device comprising provision of at least a map graphic showing the location of the single matching entity including one or more organizations or entities adjacent thereto; andwherein the computerized information and display apparatus is further configured to: receive a user touch input via the touch screen input and display device relating a particular location on a screen of the touch screen input and display device;cause conversion of the particular location on the screen to at least one physical or spatial coordinate;correlate the at least one physical or spatial coordinate to one or more image data; andcause display, on the touch screen input and display device, of an image relating to the actual at least one physical or spatial coordinate, the image comprising the one or more image data;wherein the causation of display, on the touch screen input and display device, of an image relating to the actual at least one physical or spatial coordinate, the image comprising the one or more image data, comprises receipt via at least the means for wireless interface of compressed digital image data, the compressed digital image data having been compressed using a compression algorithm prior to wireless transmission to the computerized information and display apparatus, the compression enabling at least reduction in wireless bandwidth requirements associated with the wireless transmission as compared to no use of such compression; andwherein the at least one computer program is further configured to: access a database using at least a portion of the data uniquely identifying the portable radio frequency device, to identify the user as a valid user of the computerized information and display apparatus; andbased at least on the identification of the user as a valid user, cause automatic configuration of a plurality of user interface elements displayed on said touch screen input and display device so as to customize the user interface for the valid user, the customization comprising at least one of the plurality of user interface elements being selected particularly for the valid user based on previously obtained information about the valid user or one or more preferences of the valid user.
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