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Writing Science Fiction
Book Editors for Fantasy, Horror, Speculative Fiction, Alien Fiction, and Science Fiction Writers
You've carefully constructed your alien planet, lovingly invented alien beings, and painstakingly developed the alien society in which they live. Or perhaps you've extrapolated from current human technology and developed a vision of North America in A.D. 3050. Is the gravity appropriate for the size of your planet? Does your travel time match your speed and distance? You've worked hard to create a cohesive future Earth, alternate history, or extraterrestrial civilization, but the last thing you want to do is turn your manuscript over to an editor who doesn't know the difference between a light year and a light beer. As a science fiction writer you need to ensure that the editor to whom you're entrusting your work shares your mindset. You need an editor who understands that Sol III is Earth while Sal III Jr. may be the natural son of Sal's third clone. You need an editor who recognizes the difference between typos and alien vocabulary.
AMY BENNET's current clients include major publishers as well as beginning writers. Amy has worked for Locus, the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop, and Shueisha English Edition.
Amy is a critically acclaimed and agented science fiction novelist who enjoys helping writers get their careers going. She can steer you toward the agents and publishers who best fit your work and answer your questions about writing and publishing with honesty and empathy. As a novel editor she pays special attention to the most daunting aspects of stories: plot, character, and pacing, to ensure the best chances of success. Working in publishing for over a decade has taught her how important a professional network is, and she can help you build yours. Published books that she has edited include science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime, thriller, erotica, and literary criticism.
Amy has worked for Locus, the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop, and a major Japanese publisher. A Clarion 2004 graduate with years of peer workshop experience, Amy has spoken about literature and publishing around the world.
Developmental Editing: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
Marketing Materials Including Elevator Pitches
Agent Query Packages
Work-in-progress manuscript consulting
This is a monthly deadline including regular opportunities to discuss progress and ask questions, and the beta read service. This package is ideal for an author who is trying to finish a manuscript.
Developmental editing
Also known as a content edit or substantive edit, this is a detailed critique of the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses, with extensive suggestions for revision and marketability, as well as in-line notes on language, plot, storytelling, and characterization. This is ideal for a manuscript that has already been revised (i.e., not a rough draft).
Substantive editing, copyediting, rewriting
Fiction and nonfiction: literary, how-to, psychology, self-help, crime fiction, adult, young adult, drama, fantasy, sci-fi, true crime, international relations, current affairs, nature and science, military history, forensic science, travel
MICHAEL CARR has edited or copyedited 300+ fiction and nonfiction titles for major publishers and authors. Notable nonfiction authors include Bernard Goldberg (NY Times best-seller Arrogance), CNN anchor Lou Dobbs (Exporting America), Rev. Al Sharpton (Al on America), and CNN Crossfire host Tucker Carlson (Politicians, Partisans, and Parasites). Michael edits most fiction genres but specializes in literary and historical, crime/mystery, drama, fantasy, and science fiction.
Notable fiction authors include Brad Meltzer (#3 NY Times best-seller The Zero Game), NY Times Notable Book of the Year author Archer Mayor (The Surrogate Thief, Gatekeeper, The Second Mouse), crime grandmaster Donald Westlake (the Dortmunder series), and the fantasy master Michael Moorcock (The White Wolf's Son).
Michael has also edited eight published volumes on world affairs and some twenty self-help books (medical, psychological, personal growth, and business) and has translated a dozen novels and other literary works from Spanish to English.
Lurps, Nominated for the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Writing Award, 2006 and 2009
"Michael, the rewrite is spot-on. You made us look good. We plan to have you canonized." – Sara Ann Freed, Ellery Queen Award–winning crime fiction editor, Time Warner Books
"Michael Carr is one of the sharpest, most conscientious and diligent editors I have encountered in the more than ten years I have worked as a writer and publisher. His knack for finding the precise words and turns of phrase is exceeded perhaps only by his wisdom as a human being. Whatever the subject at hand, he has displayed a priceless ability to make writers better." – Adam Gamble, On Cape Publications, Dennis, Massachusetts
"Michael Carr did a great job cutting the fat and increasing the tension. I imagine there are a lot of good editors who deal effectively with sentence-by-sentence editing for typos, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, but a gifted editor puts fresh eyes on a piece of fiction and sees problems and stylistic opportunities that the author misses. Carr is a gifted editor. The story was all there when I sent it to him, but when I got it back, less had become more-the prose was so much cleaner and clearer. Before, it moved; now it races. Judicious cutting also added to consistency of voice and thereby to dramatic unity. Even though I had written the book, I got deeply into reading the edited version because I wanted to know what happens next. I was so engrossed, I forgot that I already knew. Oh, yes, right, wow!" - George Davis, author of The Melting Points, and also of Coming Home, on which the movie starring Jane Fonda and John Voight was based.
ROSANNE CORNBROOKS CATALANO specializes in children's and young adult books, fantasy novels, and Christian/inspirational manuscripts. Prompt and professional, Rosanne works well with any author's voice, providing clarity and punch while respecting the integrity of the work.
In books for younger readers, every word counts—more than usual! Rosanne has worked with picture books, early reader books, middle grade books, and young adult books in all stages of development. She understands the multiple factors that go into each type of writing: reading level, book length, and age appropriate content, as well as the artistic and grammatical aspects of writing.
She gives each author's work the care it deserves, drawing on her diverse life experiences and knowledge in many fields like period clothing, genetics, all aspects of theater, Celtic legends, rustic camping, the martial arts, architecture and languages (Latin, French, Anglo-Saxon, Middle English, a little Welsh and Japanese).
Add that to the marketplace savvy she learned working in publishing houses, and you have an experienced editor who can polish a manuscript and get it past that crucial first reader!
Note: Rosanne is booking for August 2015.
DAVID A. CATHCART has worked as a writer, editor, publisher, journalist, screenwriter, blogger, copyeditor, copywriter, art director, and proofreader for almost 20 years. He has written, co-written and edited over 40 published books, both fiction and non-fiction. He has also written, co-written, and/or directed a dozen films and has shepherded dozens of writers through the editing and publishing process.
David's areas of specialty include Christian fiction and nonfiction, science fiction and fantasy, literary fiction, screenplays, creative nonfiction, business writing, how-to/self-help, autobiography and historical fiction. His clients appreciate his extensive knowledge of story structure, his attention to detail, his knowledge and experience of the marketplace and his friendly, honest approach.
Services offered: Writing, Ghostwriting, Manuscript Evaluation, Developmental/Substantive Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Book Proposal Development
ARLENE FERGUSON has developed and edited 500+ full-length manuscripts in a variety of genres since 1996. Her clients include women's fiction author Angie Daniels, London Times best-selling nonfiction author Catherine G. McCall, Bram Stoker Award-long listed Sue Dent, award-winning Young Adult author Hannah R. Goodman, AFCW-nominated Christian fiction author Laura Frantz, and award-winning journalist and Huffington Post contributor Daleen Berry.
Arlene welcomes new or published authors as clients, and enjoys helping journalistic, business and academic writers transform their writings into marketable, polished products for mainstream readers. Arlene's area of expertise include:
Editing Specialities
- Substantive and Structural editing and Critique (nonfiction)
- Developmental editing and Critique (fiction)
- Stylistic editing and style conversions (fiction and nonfiction)
- Copyediting and Proofreading (fiction and nonfiction)
"This was my first time using an editor, and boy did I hit the jackpot! Arlene not only obviously knows her stuff, she is a pleasure to work with."
"Arlene is everything you want in an editor: thorough, timely and accommodating. If it weren't for her, I certainly would not have landed a publisher for my manuscript. Not only was her editing topnotch, her advice on everything about publishing was very helpful. Arlene really cares about the work she does and it shows!"
"Every writer needs an editor—even someone like me who teaches journalism at the University of Washington and spent a career in newspapers."
CAROLINE HILEY is a full-service editor who specializes in copyediting novels, particularly in the science fiction/fantasy categories. She works with both traditional publishers and independent authors to help make their stories shine.
Whether for stand-alone titles or series, she focuses on consistency, accuracy, and clarity, so that authors can successfully connect with their readers (while avoiding any embarrassing bloopers). Because she writes fiction and nonfiction herself, she knows the creative process from both sides and understands how editing can help or hinder.
Caroline thoroughly grooms a manuscript, checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and style; tracking character traits and story timeline; confirming proper names, dates, places, and other technical or historical elements; flagging any spots that may raise a question in the reader's mind. Authors then accept or reject the revisions, and move on to the next stage in their story's progression.
In addition to copyediting, Caroline offers substantive editing (also called line editing), a more detailed work-through of a manuscript without the full immersion that goes with developmental editing. For authors seeking guidance for their own revisions, she also offers manuscript evaluation.
Developmental Editor, Copy Editor, Proofreader, and Ghostwriter
With over twenty years' experience in the publishing industry Sara Hopkins has edited or copyedited nearly three hundred manuscripts for clients around the globe. Sara was employed full-time at Bantam Dell in New York before striking out as a freelancer for such major publishers as Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Rodale.
Praised by authors and publishers alike as a detail-oriented editor with an eye for plot and character inconsistencies, she believes the devil is in the details and a fine-tooth comb is essential to bring a manuscript to its full potential. Motivated by her love of a fabulous book, Sara knows what it takes to turn a good story into a great read without compromising the author's unique perspective and voice.
"All I needed to do was read her sample edit. Just one page. Immediately, I knew I had found my editor. Holding my hand throughout this exciting process was this skilled and thoughtful partner and I count myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to benefit from her editing services." Courtland Smith
"Sara caught plot holes and inconsistencies that none of my beta readers picked up on. She also helped me hone my narrative voice and render the style of the book consistent throughout." Jay O'Shea
ANA HOWARD is the author of eight well-reviewed and award-winning novels and has helped many others with their manuscripts. She loves to work on an inventive and fresh science fiction or fantasy manuscript that transports her to another world. She is also a fan of the Dystopian novel. After working in public schools for many years, she has now been a part of the publishing industry for fifteen years. She is an avid reader and editor of science fiction and fantasy and offers the following services:
• Mentoring
• Developmental, substantive and content editing
• Formatting and guidance on the submission process
• Query letters and synopses
• Advice for self-publishing authors
- Water at the Blue Earth, young adult historical fiction (Roberts Rinehart)
- A Ceiling of Stars, middle grade contemporary fiction (American Girl)
- Nowhere, Now Here, middle grade contemporary fiction (American Girl)
- The Magic of Ordinary Days, adult historical fiction (Viking Penguin)
- Under a Stand Still Moon, young adult historical fiction (Brown Barn Books)
- Call Me the Canyon, young adult historical fiction (Brown Barn Books)
- Nicki, contemporary middle grade fiction (American Girl)
- Thanks to Nicki, contemporary middle grade fiction (American Girl)
She has seen one of her novels made into film (for Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions on CBS) and has won numerous literary awards. She believes that even in today's tough publishing climate, it is still possible for new writers to enter the business and succeed. Second to writing her own novels, she loves to mentor others to help them achieve their goals. She knows firsthand how writers benefit from the help and support of other writers and/or editors.
Author Feedback
"My novel had lingered in the offices of editors at the Big Six for years. Ana's editing was timely and skillful and showed an understanding of my work. I used 95% of her suggestions and cut 200 pages from a 600 page manuscript. End result is a book with a clean, compelling narrative that has been called 'a gripping read'. Reader reviews of my book at Amazon and Goodreads have been very gratifying and allowed me to enter the top 100 for science-fiction/fantasy. Kirkus Reviews selected Prophets of the Ghost Ants as one of their Best of 2011. I would recommend Ana Howard's services to any author whose work needs an edit. Cost of the service was more than fair and the end result was priceless." —Clark T. Carlton
SANDRA JUDD is an editor, proofreader, and indexer with more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Her clients have included university presses, large, mainstream publishers, and smaller presses and professional organizations. She has edited or proofread over 300 published books, on topics that include politics, history, business, literary criticism, ethnic history, anthropology, science and medicine, industry manuals, memoirs, Christian and inspirational, parenting and relationships, humor, and fiction.
She has edited 20+ volumes in the Health Reference Series published by Omnigraphics, all published under her name as editor.
She has also edited professional journals and newsletters, business plans, scholarly articles being prepared for publication, economic plans to be distributed to the state legislature, and a number of dissertations.
She has prepared indexes for more than 30 published books.
She strives for precision in language and is devoted to making the author's voice heard.
- Proofreading and copyediting
- Stylistic editing
- Substantive editing
- Indexing
- Fiction: Thrillers, mysteries, Christian, historical fiction
- Nonfiction: Inspirational, self-help, business, science and medicine, ethnology, history, political science, memoirs, scholarly/textbooks
JOHN DAVID KUDRICK (MA in Journalism, Professional Writing: Fiction).
Christian Fiction (all genres - for both adults and young adults), Action, Military, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Contemporary/Mainstream
You've finished your novel—a story from deep inside your soul that you want to share with the world. You've already had your story critiqued, maybe by some trusted friends or family, or perhaps even by a professional editor. And you've self-edited it so much that you're about ready to vow never to look at it again.
And then the questions start hitting your mind: Is it the very best that it can be? Will anyone even want to read it? Will an agent or publisher want to look at it?
With more than fifteen years of experience as an editor, John David understands the gamut of feelings that comes with getting your novel from your hard drive and into print. That's why he'd love to partner with you in getting your novel to the next level …
Substantive (Content) Editing - Receive guidance and hands-on editorial help from John David in reorganizing and revising your story to take care of style, structure, content, plotting, character, story flow, and point-of-view issues. Also includes copyediting and proofreading.
Copyediting - Got the big-picture stuff down already? Then let John David take care of grammar, word usage, tone, format, and more with a copyedit that will add a shine to your story. Also includes proofreading.
Proofreading - Don't let your story get tossed aside because of a misspelled word or misplaced punctuation. Get your novel as clean as can be by allowing John David to read through it and fix typos, inconsistencies, misspellings, and punctuation problems.
Book Proposal Development - Novel ready for submission? Then you're ready to develop your book proposal. Together, you and John David will create a compelling, well-crafted document that's a necessity in getting published.
FLOYD LARGENT specializes in history, natural history, anthropology and the sciences on the non-fiction front, and speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, and allied fields) otherwise. He's published his own e-book on fiction marketing (100 Great Places to Sell Your Short Stories, Both On and Off the Web), and is intimately familiar with technical writing, having worked as a technical writer and editor for ten years. He's also been published in most of the popular American history magazines, including American History, America's Civil War, Old West, and True West. Mr. Largent can provide publishing assistance (especially with short stories and journal articles), content development, manuscript evaluation, and mentoring services, supplemented with advice concerning manuscript mechanics, query letters, book synopses, and proposals.
"I handed Floyd my 65,000 word manuscript on June 6th and got it back, polished to within an inch of its life, on July 25th. Floyd did a fantastic job."
"I've been going through the story and I'm about halfway through the review.... So far, the work is incredible. I really like what you've done with it to say the least. Satisfaction would be an understatement."
"Floyd Largent did an outstanding job with my manuscript. [H]is attention to detail, knowledge, and professionalism surpassed my expectations. I could not have been happier with the final product, or picked a more qualified editor to work with."
Developmental content editing
Book proposals
Paranormal romance | psychic/supernatural phenomena | science fiction | fantasy | speculative fiction | western romance | young adult
KELLY LYNNE is the proud "auntie" to over 80 published novels, novellas and short stories, which have sold to Kensington Publishing, Carina Press, Cerridwen Press, Awe-Struck Publishing, Samhain Publishing, Wings ePress, Bradley Publishing, and The Wild Rose Press as well as author self-published titles. These books have gone on to earn high praise from reviewers and readers, as well as multiple awards and contest wins. As an editor for The Wild Rose Press, she edited contemporary western and light paranormal romances, with heat ratings from sweet to spicy. Outside of romance, her fiction fortes include sci-fi, fantasy, speculative fiction, young adult, and stories of psychic or supernatural phenomena.
Empathic about the "feel" of a story, Kelly provides suggestions so that authors may revise with their own style in mind, preserving the individual voice, while alerting authors to current trends in publishable styles. Developmental fiction editing requires an emotional investment in the work - an investment of time and effort that Kelly is happy to make.
Kelly has published over 100 non-fiction articles, three short stories, and two novels. She knows the hoops authors are expected to jump through and helps authors polish their submission packets. Query letters, synopses and professional quality formatting are as important as a well-polished manuscript.
Specialties: style-sheet to track continuity, character traits, and plot aspects | critique of story plot, character believability and setting | weeding out clichés, redundancies, wordiness, triteness and vague generalizations | Formatting for CreateSpace (Amazon Print) and Kindle
THEODORA O'BRIEN focuses on mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, adventure, and horror titles. She has considerable experience with trade non-fiction. As Editorial Director of her own publishing house, Theodora published almost 100 titles, garnering several awards in "Best Of" categories. Almost half of the titles were bought for paperback reprints, and two were optioned for TV/movies. She has invaluable knowledge about the industry, the type of people who run it, how to work within it, and tips for getting your foot in the door. She's reviewed, evaluated, and edited thousands of manuscripts through the years, and uses that knowledge to help her clients produce results-driven manuscripts, query letters, and synopses. She works particularly hard at staying in the author's "voice," making sure the facts and dialogue match the time period in which the book is set, and "losing" excess verbiage. She's a good mentor, hard worker, and in many cases, has ultimately become a good friend.
Owner, award-winning publishing company, 1994-2001
Freelance editor (with this network only) since 2002
Critiqued and edited hundreds of manuscripts
Dozens of authors now happily selling their books
Detailed written critique/evaluation of your manuscript that asks questions, points out conflicts, confused timelines, characterization difficulties, etc., in the manuscript itself so the guide is always there for you to follow as you rework it.
Mentor you with creative ideas, and guide you through the whole gamut of what's what in the publishing industry (i.e.: whether traditional or self-publishing is best for you).
Hands on content edit (aka copy-edit, aka line edit), structural/stylistic edit of your manuscript, doing everything to get your manuscript ready for a traditional agent, a traditional editor, a self-publishing company, or ready for submission to an e-publisher.
Work with you on a query and/or synopsis when the manuscript is ready for publication, should you want that.
Angelle will begin accepting submissions October 2015.
ANGELLE PINGTON has been a professional children's book editor since 2001. She was an in-house acquisitions/development editor for Penguin Young Readers Group (Puffin/Speak) before becoming a full-time freelance editor of children, juvenile, and young adult fiction. She has edited award-winning young adult novels and series, middle grade novels and series, middle grade nonfiction, illustrated chapter books, and illustrated picture books.
Angelle has a positive, professional demeanor; a straightforward, kind approach to editorial feedback; and a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy. She truly enjoys helping authors shape their work, encouraging them to learn more about their characters, to explore something unexpected with their plotline, and to strive to inspire emotion (of any type!) in even the youngest of readers.
She offers developmental/substantive editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript/query letter critique.
Specialties include: young adult fiction, middle grade (ages 8-12) fiction and nonfiction, leveled/early reader (ages 5-8) fiction and nonfiction, picture books, lift-the-flaps, series fiction
Novels, short stories, creative nonfiction, mainstream trade, religion, philosophy, adventure, romance, science fiction, erotica, action/military, travel/lifestyle, gay/lesbian, ethnic/culture, literary journalism, memoir/autobiography, New Age, spirituality, poetry
"James Powell examines the symbols of language the way a biologist examines cells." New York Times Review of Books
"James Powell assures us that the universe is a silent partner in a dialogue that goes on all the time." New York Times Review of Books
JAMES N. POWEL is "a good literary surgeon," as one of his accomplished clients noted. As an editor of fiction and non-fiction, he views manuscripts with comprehensive vision and an eye for detail. He will read your fiction with an eye to making it believable and your non-fiction with a knack for making it both convincing and engaging.
His books and short stories have been translated into many languages and are known throughout the world. His list of publications includes The Tao of Symbols (Morrow 1982), Energy and Eros (Morrow 1985), The Prentice Hall Global Employment Guide (Prentice Hall 1983), Mandalas: The Dynamics of Vedic Symbolism (Sterling 1980), Derrida for Beginners (Writers and Readers 1996), Postmodernism for Beginners (Writers and Readers 1998), Eastern Philosophy for Beginners (2000), Deconstruction for Beginners (2005), and Slow Love: A Polynesian Pillow Book (2008).
His short story "The Silence of the Hummingbird" was published in Spanish in Revista Katharsis, in Malaga, Spain, and his journalism has appeared in Spirituality & Health, Tahiti Beach Press, the Santa Barbara Independent, and Montecito Journal.
ANGELA ROSE is a publishing industry insider whose most recent in-house position was at Random House's Ballantine Bantam Dell imprint, where she worked for five years. While in this position, she edited a wide variety of commercial fiction and non-fiction, including several books for the Loveswept digital publishing line, and provided editorial support for a list of acclaimed, bestselling authors that included Mary Balogh, Barbara O'Neal, Suzanne Brockmann, and H. P. Mallory.
She also evaluated hundreds of manuscripts and book proposals in the following categories: general fiction, women's fiction, romance, science fiction and fantasy, young adult fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, and self-help.
In addition, Angela has done freelance editorial work for Amazon's 47North imprint, Harlequin E, and Callisto Media.
As an editor, Angela addresses both big picture issues and minute details. She gives writers in-depth suggestions on how to fix problems with plot, structure, characterization, pacing, and more, and is also a pro at catching inconsistencies, repetitions, errors, and fixing clunky dialogue and prose. To her, there is nothing more satisfying than helping an author produce his or her dream book.
Before embarking upon her career as an editor, Angela earned a bachelor's degree with high honors in English from the College of William and Mary and attended the Columbia Publishing Course in New York City. She is also a published freelance writer.
Manuscript Critique / Evaluation:
Angela will give you honest impressions about the commercial potential of your manuscript, and will provide you with detailed, incisive advice for what you should do moving forward. She'll also send you an overview of the changes that will help bring your manuscript to the next level, including suggested fixes for plot problems, two-dimensional characters, pace issues, and more.Developmental Edit:
She'll complete a thorough line edit of your manuscript, increasing its readability and flow by reworking confusing and awkward writing, eliminating repetitive and verbose material, and indicating where additional information is necessary for reader comprehension. She uses the "track changes" mode in Microsoft Word to highlight her edits, and will also insert specific comments throughout the manuscript. This level of editing also includes a detailed critique.
Copy Editor | Proofreader
Fiction and nonfiction: thrillers, mysteries, crime, adult, young adult, drama, fantasy, sci-fi, erotica, short stories, golf, public policy issues, memoir/autobiography, current affairs, nature, military history, travel.
DAVID ROSE has edited more than seventy published books, both fiction and nonfiction. Dave appreciates the interdependence of clear writing with clear thinking. He enjoys helping writers clarify their language and their thoughts, analyzing arguments, plot lines, and pointing out issues or inconsistencies that detract from a good story. Dave likes how the process of writing, rewriting, and editing leads to that aha moment of—yes, that is what I want to say, and I've said it well. Dave respects a writer's individual style, keeping voice and tone intact while ensuring for consistency, correct grammar, and usage.
Dave got his start as a business reporter and went on to write for major corporations. He's experienced in business and investment writing, book editing, communication planning, and public policy research. In addition to his editing, Dave writes for a wealth management advisor, developing web content and keeping clients abreast of market developments through letters and research reports.
Author Feedback:
"David edited my book The Adventures of Sebastian Bold. His constructive suggestions and sensitivity to language enhanced my book tremendously. David is a very good editor, and I recommend him highly." - Michael Brandt (2015)
"David edited my first book and the results were amazing. I self-published, and even though I edited the book myself several times, it was still a mess. David was fast, thorough, and cost-effective. I had the book up selling on Amazon within a day of David's final version back to me. I strongly recommend his services and will definitely hire him again for my next book." - Brian Glenmuchie, Golfing Chronicles (2014)
Dave earned a BFA in Film from New York University and an MA from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and the American Copy Editors Society.
Writing Coach, Mentor, Collaborator, and Ghostwriter Editing Services | Contemporary/Mainstream Creative Nonfiction, Detective, Erotica, Gay/Lesbian, Literary Fiction, Memoir/Autobiography, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult
GEOFF SMITH edited hundreds of award-winning fiction and nonfiction titles during his six years as a Supervising Editor for Scholastic Inc. Geoff developed book series for print, eReaders, and websites, then assigned topics to authors, helped them with their outlines and first drafts, and then took over from there to copyedit the final product.
As a freelance editor, Geoff has edited novels, memoirs, marketing and advertising materials, textbooks, research papers, websites and whatever else has come his way. He has a strong background in fiction, history, the sciences, and sports.
Selected Titles in the Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Genre
"Geoff has an amazing ability to boil it down to the best moments in the least amount of words! I really like all the sophistication he brings to the writing. Casual tone but with varying sentence structures that keep it interesting." —Eileen Wacker, author of The Mom's Code and Once Kids' Fujimini Adventure Series
"Geoff was very prompt and did a great job of editing for me." Sarah Gallaway
"I glanced over the edits – I don't like them – I LOVE THEM!!! You're a genius! You really made my girls pop! I had to laugh at a couple of your comments. Great catch about Facebook age appropriateness. So, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all that work! It's so much red, I feel like a failing kid in seventh grade." Yvette.
"I've had the privilege of working with Geoff, and he is a consummate professional. A talented editor with a keen eye for detail, Geoff always offers fresh and creative ideas to help strengthen my prose without compromising my voice. If you are looking for a caring, prompt, thorough editor, he is definitely the person to contact. —Lisa Fox, author of Knightly Desire
"I chose Geoff Smith over cheaper proposals because of his sample edit. He was worth every penny as he put MORE into the project than he needed to. Nice quality work and easy to work with." Don McGann
"As a children's book author I was looking for an editor that would look at the interaction of the words along with the pictures on every page, not just the words on a typed document. Geoff handled this task with mastery: He made each sentence as efficient as possible, while keeping a consistent style throughout. Always prompt in returning his edits, Geoff made his comments and annotations directly on my PDF, making it a breeze to implement his feedback."—Alan Quinonez, author of Benito, You Can Do it! Series
"An educated man myself, I am humbled by your excellent understanding of the English language and writing skills. What I sent to you now appears to be pretty rough, but it was the best I could do!! Nice to have you on my team. After all this effort, I hope this book goes somewhere…and if it does, you will be a big reason why it did." —Dan
Fiction: Detective/Crime, Mystery/Suspense, Science Fiction/Horror/Fantasy
Supernatural/Psychic Phenomena
Nonfiction: Self-Help/How-to, Business, Memoir/Autobiography/Biography
LILY WADE began her career in the publishing industry as an editorial assistant at an academic press, where she was promoted to publications manager less than a year later. While at the press, Lily managed and edited more than 200 titles focused in the arts and humanities. She was involved in almost every stage of the publication process, from manuscript submission through post-publication. As a freelancer, she has since edited more than 70 titles, which include fiction, trade books, memoirs, and scholarly books on a variety of topics (business, education, environmental studies, gender studies, history, literature, philosophy, religion, and sociology, among others). In addition to six years of editing experience, she holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and has taken copyediting and indexing courses offered by the Editorial Freelancers Association.
Lily has edited for university presses, trade publishers, and individual authors. She has been praised by publishers and authors alike as a passionate editor with an exceptional eye for detail. She knows what is required to transform an early draft into a polished and extraordinary work and does so without compromising the author's unique style and voice.
"Lily was an absolute gem to work with. She provided spot-on suggestions and answered all of my annoying inquiries with grace and patience. She was a true collaborator during the copyediting process, which is a rare find and for which I am forever grateful." —Bianca Sloane, Every Breath You Take
"I hired Lily to proofread my book, and she did a fantastic job. She is trustworthy, reliable, fast, and, most importantly, fun to work with. I really appreciated how she communicated difficult subjects well. She completed the proofread to a very high standard, and I was very impressed with her work. I can highly recommend Lily, and I will certainly need her help on future projects." —Adam Montandon, The Awesome Department


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Reversal of fortune
The dry rangelands of Northern Kenya are inhabited mainly by pastoralists—people who derive a living from raising livestock and continually move in search of water and pasture. Until recently, pastoralists in this region have been able to adapt to their highly variable conditions, supplying most of Kenya's meat, milk, hides and skins. …
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The Diet Tracker Food Scanner will help you keep track of your diet and also enable you to read nutrition facts by just scanning the barcode. It is a multiuser application so it can be used by multiple people on the same device. So the whole family can keep track of their diets. You can learn how to use this app here: www.youtube.com\user\3GuysAndAnApp. Diet Tracker Food Scanner Pro is paid version without ads. This app will calculate points based on the nutritional content. The calculated points should be the same as Weight Watchers PointsPlus points. So if you have a Weight Watchers account you could use this program to keep track of your points offline but you also have ability to access Weight Watcher's from the application by using WW button. This program will keep track of the nutrition value in the food you are eating and the calories as well. This app can calculate your allowed points for a day or you can set the number of points to any value that you would like to keep up with. It will also calculate your activity points and calories burned from exercise through three different methods by your activity level, by heart rate or by activity type. It will store your favorite foods in the local database and will allow you to read its nutrition just by selecting it from the list. It keeps your diet information for two weeks for which you can see and edit your points, nutrition, calories and weight. This application has already started building it's barcode database with corresponding nutrition information of different products. But there will be a lot of products that are not entered yet but you have the ability to enter new products in the database. This information is shared among the community of all application users, like yourself. This application has an active tile and pined to the start screen will show your used and left points and calories for the day and the week. Version 1.5.3: Minor Bug fixes. Changed default for weight watchers website.
5/8/2015Love the app. My only qualm is the weight watchers button still has an error & does not go to the site. Otherwise would have rated 5 stars.
5/6/2015I am unable to Scan barcodes - continuously get Scan failed error however am able to key in the barcode and it pull up fine.?
3/13/2015I love it
1/8/2015I like the scan feature and daily nutritional break down. I REALLY wish there was an edit feature to daily entries, especially since it appears the "find food" and scanned item databases are not linked?? If I have additional servings of the same salad as earlier in the day (and its not saved in my favorites), I have to either manually reenter it, or go find the package in the garbage, rescan it and list it as a separate line item. Otherwise, pretty handy daily caloric count. And no, you don't have to be a WW member. Just a nice side feature that you can link to their system if you are.
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8/26/2014Database is too small, never has what I need How do I uninstall?
6/29/2014Garbage. Doesn't work.
6/14/2014Might be good if only the guy recording the tutorial had spoken in a clear, even voice that could be understood. I'm a somewhat beginner with smart phones and this is worthless to me because I can't understand the instructions on how to use it. Microsoft needs to work with WW to get a usable app.


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Causes of Urinary Incontinence
Temporary Incontinence
- Medications
- Constipation
- Urinary infection
- Restricted mobility
- Muscle weakness
- Unavailability of a restroom
Nontemporary Incontinence
- Weakening of the muscles that support the bladder
- Weakening of the sphincter muscle that controls the flow of urine
- Urinary tract infection
- Diabetes type 1 and 2
- Bladder irritation—stone, tumor
- Drugs such as hypnotics or diuretics
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
Nerve damage due to:
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Constipation
- Excessive fluid intake
- A bladder that is blocked, such as by a scar in the urethra
- Fecal impaction
- Drugs such as antidepressants, hypnotics, antipsychotics, antihistamines, and calcium channel blockers
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Weak bladder muscles
Nerve damage due to:
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- Diabetes
- Spinal cord injuries
- Other factors
Other Causes of Incontinence
Incontinence. American Urological Association Foundation website. Available at: http://www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=143. Updated March 2013. Accessed November 27, 2013.
Urinary incontinence. American Academy of Family Physicians. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence.html. Updated July 2010. Accessed November 27, 2013.
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Hi mlevande, thanks for the feedback. The plugin "Google Analytics for WordPress by Yoast" causes Fancybox to misbehave. If you have that activated, this is the reason why the lyrics aren't showing up. To fix this issue, simply replace Yoast's plugin with another Google Analytics plugin.
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Hi again. I checked out your website, and it seems like the Fancybox plugin is not getting called at all. What version of Cute Records do you have installed? Try upgrading to the latest version and let me know if the problem persists. Thanks!
I deactivated the Joost Google Analytics. No effect. I have Version 1.3.5 Cute Records and it is installed but still have issues with the lyrics popup.
Hi again. Just committed a new version of Cute Records (1.3.6). The issue with the lyrics and mp3 streaming should be fixed now. Sorry about the delayed response. Please, upgrade, and let me know if all is fine. Thanks!
Your fix worked. Unfortunately, I can't deactivate the Joost plugin because it runs the whole Google Analytics on our site.
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Choc-egg lollies
Cooking timePrep: 1 hr Cook: 5 mins Plus chilling
Skill levelEasy
ServingsMakes about 20
Young and old will love these glitzy egg-shaped lollipops made from chocolate sponge cake
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- 167
- protein
- 2g
- carbs
- 19g
- fat
- 9g
- saturates
- 4g
- fibre
- 1g
- sugar
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- 400g brownies or un-iced chocolate sponge
- 100g dark chocolate, melted
- 200g bar white chocolate, broken into chunks
- sprinkles, edible glitter, etc, for decorating
- 2kg bag rice - for standing the lollies in while they set
- about 20 lolly sticks, skewers or long wooden coffee stirrers, plus cellophane and ribbon if you're wrapping them up
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- Tip the raw rice into a deep cake tin and cover the top with cling film (so that you can recycle the rice after!).
- Crumble the brownies into a food processor and dollop in the melted dark chocolate. Whizz until well mixed. Scoop out tbsps of the mixture and roll into egg shapes between your hands. Gently poke a lolly stick or skewer in about halfway, poke into the rice to stand up, and chill for 2-3 hrs until really firm.
- Melt the white chocolate gently in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (or in a microwave on Low), then take off the heat and let cool for 1-2 mins to thicken slightly. One by one, dip the chocolate eggs into the white chocolate to coat, then let the excess drip back into the chocolate bowl. Stand the lollies in the rice-filled cake tin. Tip the sprinkles into small bowls, then dip the egg lollies in, gently rolling them around and coating them. Chill again for 1-2 hrs, or overnight, until the chocolate is really hard and set.
- Nibble lollies as they are, or if they are for an egg hunt, wrap them in small squares of cellophane, gathering it up around the stick below the egg and tying with pretty ribbon.
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2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Q&A
2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Question: engine oil pump
I have a 2 wheel drive f-450. The dealer told me in order to replace the high presure oil pump he has to remove the engine to get the pan off is that true? - pat69
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I looked up the info for a 2001 F-350 and it shows 11.7 hours to remove the oil pan with does include engine removal, But you might be able to save some money by having a independent shop handle this and you can get a few estimates from http://repairpal.com/directory?address=98370&car_brand_names=Forda shop here - hemicuda
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Whew, lots of problems with this one: The high-pressure oil pump is located on TOP of the engine and does NOT require engine removal. The low-pressure oil pump even does not require engine removal- it is located behind the harmonic balancer in a housing (gerotor style). The shop manual does state that engine removal is required for oil pan removal, but all the technicians that I know "sneak" it out by lifting the motor on a jack stand. Please, ask more questions as to the exact nature of the required repair before authorizing this work. Alarm bells are ringing in my head. - Brian Glastetter
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Photograph - Canons on Naval Ship, Sunda Strait, Indonesia, World War II, 1941-1942 Reg. No: MM 112277
- Summary:
- Black and white photograph from a photography album by David Ralph Goodwin, RAN. The album contains 108 black and white photographs from World War II, many highly significant, showing sea battles (live fire), survivors, wounded and the dead being buried at sea. The photographs are secured with photo corners - a few now adrift. Includes images of German troops evacuating from Greece; German airborne troops in front of Junkers; airborne assault on Crete; Singapore burning; and later actions in Coral Sea. Includes a photo of HMAS Canberra, which was sunk on 9 August 1942, in the Battle of Savo Island.
David Ralph Goodwin was born 14 November 1921 in Mordialloc. He enlisted 11 May 1938 in Melbourne, service number 22112, and became an Able Seaman. During World War II he served on HMA Ships Perth (19 May 1939 - 28 August 1941) and Hobart (29 August 1941 - 4 September 1942) before being transferred to HMAS Cerberus (5 September 1942 - 21 July 1943), the Royal Australian Navy's Western Port training facility. He remained at HMAS Cerberus until June 1943 when he was diagnosed as suffering from anxiety neuroses. He was discharged on 21 July 1943. He formed the ex-HMAS Perth Association in 1966. David Ralph Goodwin died on the 4th of June 2011.
Image depicting the canons on board a naval ship, according to the inscription they have been readied for another Japanese attack.
- Description:
- Black and white photograph.
- Description Of Content:
- Three sets of canons are pictured on a naval ship pointing out to sea.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr (David) Goodwin
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- Source: Museum Victoria
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|Able Seaman David Ralph Goodwin (aka Ralph Goodwin) (1921-2011), Public Life & Institutions Collection, Transport Collection
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|Handwritten in black ink underneath photograph: '4" AND 6' / READY FOR MORE / JAPS. SUNDA STRAITS'
|Photograph: Black & White
|Mr David Goodwin - Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australia, 1941-1942
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ALBION, Ill. - An Albion, Ill., man charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of his wife has waived his right to a jury trial.
Shady Leroy Beatty, 50, of Albion, will have a bench trial before Resident Judge David Frankland in Edwards County Circuit Court. The bench trial has been set to begin Nov. 21.
Beatty is accused of using his fists and feet to kick and beat his wife to death. The body of Cynthia Ann Markman Beatty, 40, was found at the couple's home on North Eighth Street in Albion in the early morning hours of July 14.
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A mobile wireless system (10) includes a transmitter such as a satellite (18) that broadcasts wireless signals such as boundaries for wireless networks to a mobile receiving device (22). Mobile receiving device (22) may include an antenna (26). A locating receiver (50) is used to generate locating signals so that a determination may be made to the location of the mobile receiving device. Preauthorizations may be obtained to allow the mobile receiving device (22) to communicate back to business controller (11) to enable functions such as pay-per-view or on-demand, interactive television, gaming, and the like. The preauthorizations enable access to various wireless networks as the mobile receiving device (22) moves.
1. A method of operating a mobile device comprising:
determining a location of the mobile device;
accessing a first wireless network at the location using a first wireless network access signal having a first key;
determining a predicted location based on movement of the mobile device and the location; and
obtaining a second wireless network access signal having a second key different than the first key for a second wireless network different than the first wireless network from a business center in response to the predicted location.
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communicating boundaries from a business center for wireless networks to a mobile device;
communicating wireless network access signals to the mobile device from the business center;
receiving the boundaries for the wireless networks and wireless network access signals at the mobile device;
storing the boundaries for the wireless networks in a memory of the mobile device;
determining a location of the mobile device;
determining a first wireless network in response to the location and the boundaries in the memory;
receiving satellite signals at the mobile device from a business controller through a satellite; and
communicating request signals to the business controller through the first wireless network.
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The present invention relates generally to a mobile receiving device, and more specifically, to a method and apparatus for obtaining preauthorization for a mobile receiving device to access a wireless network.
Satellite television has become increasingly popular due to its wide variety of programming. Entertainment in automobiles such as DVD players has also become increasingly popular. It would be desirable to provide a satellite television system for a vehicle so that the wide variety of programming may be enjoyed by the rear passengers.
Typical satellite systems include a receiving device that is used to receive satellite signals from the satellites and convert them to a usable format for playback on a television or monitor. Home-based systems use a telephone wire coupled to the satellite receiving device for conditional access, interactive services, pay-per-view and other return path applications. A conditional access signal grants the user rights to view the satellite signal content. Mobile receiving devices are not connected to a hard-wired line due to mobility.
As the popularity of the internet grows, wireless internet access such as local area networks, wireless access points, or hot-spots, is increasing.
It would therefore be desirable to provide a system that allows connectivity to a business controller through a wireless access point without the use of the satellite.
In one aspect of the invention, a method includes generating a wireless network access signal, communicating the wireless network access signal to a mobile receiving device, storing the wireless access signal on a mobile receiving device, and enabling use of a wireless network by the mobile receiving device in response to the wireless access signal.
In a further aspect of the invention, a method includes determining a location of the mobile device, and obtaining a wireless network access signal for a wireless network in response to the location.
Other advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent when viewed in light of the detailed description of the preferred embodiment when taken in conjunction with the attached drawings and appended claims.
In the following figures the same reference numerals will be used for the same views. The following figures are described with respect to a mobile satellite television system. However, those skilled in the art will recognize the teachings of the present invention may be applied to various types of mobile reception including land-based type systems.
Referring now to
A terrestrial antenna 13 for communicating terrestrially may be included on the NOC 12 as illustrated or the business controller 11. The terrestrial antenna 13 may generate signals as or part of to a cellular phone system, as a wireless local area network, RF, or the like.
As will be described below, the wireless signals may be entertainment content, boundary data for areas of interest such as designated marketing areas, wireless local area message information, wireless network access signals, and emergency message signals including an emergency announcement indicating emergency information and boundary areas associated therewith. Areas of interest may also include traffic, weather, hazardous material warning areas, advertising marketing area near a particular store or region or other types of areas.
A central location such as a business service controller 11 may be coupled the network operation center 12. The business service controller 11 is typically used in a DirecTV-type system for billing operations 15, Pay-Per-View and interactive programming. The business controller 11 may receive calls at a call center 17 and provide billing services through billing operations 15. The business controller 11 may also act as a head end 19 coupled to network operation center 12. The business controller 11 may also include a wireless network key determination module 21, the function of which will be described below. The business controller 11 or head end 19 may receive call-back signals for pay per view, for interactive services, for gaming and the like. The business controller 11 or head end 19 may also grant authorizations to content and provide the system with content and information signals.
The business controller 11 and the network operations center 12 may be physically separated or combined physically. Likewise, the functions illustrated may be physically separated, even geographically.
A transmitting antenna 20 generates signals directed to various receiving systems including stationary systems such as those in the home as well as mobile receiving systems 22. The wireless signals may have various types of information associated with them including location information. The wireless signals may also have various video and audio information associated therewith. As illustrated, the mobile receiving system 22 is disposed within an automotive vehicle 24. A receiving antenna 26A receives the wireless signals from the satellite 18 and processes the signals in a mobile receiving unit 28. A second antenna 26B may also be included for receiving other types of signals including various RF signals. The second antenna 26B may be used to receive emergency message signals as will be described below. The mobile receiving unit 28 and its operation will be further described below.
The mobile receiving unit 28 may also interface with the vehicle audio system 29 to provide various information to the occupants. For example, audible emergency messages may be broadcast over the vehicle speakers as well as in the mobile receiving unit. The driver, not the passengers, may be the relevant recipient of the emergency message signals.
The system 10 may also receive location signals from a GPS system 30 that includes a first satellite 32A and a second satellite 32B. Although only two satellites are shown, a typical GPS system includes several satellites, several of which may be in view at any particular time. Triangulation techniques may be used to determine the elevation, latitude and longitude of the system. A locating system may also include towers 34A and 34B that may be used by the mobile receiving system 22 to determine a location. The towers and the antennas associated therewith may be cellular phone, radio or TV tower. Cellular phones typically may also include a GPS locating system. As the vehicle 24 moves about, the exact coordinates in latitude and longitude may be used to determine the proper area of interest such as a designated marketing area which will control the mobile devices choices for local television and such broadcasted data. The towers 34A, 34B may also act as an RF source for transmitting emergency message signals and announcement indicators.
The system may also receive boundary information such as boundary points of designated marketing area or wireless network polygons from the terrestrial-based system such as the towers 34A and 34B. In addition, the satellites 18 may also be replaced with stratospheric platforms 33 for transmitting the designated marketing areas and emergency message signals and indicators to the mobile device. Stratospheric platforms 33 may be manned or unmanned airplanes, airships, or the like that fly above commercial airspace. It is envisioned that stratospheric platforms may fly at altitudes between 60,000 and 100,000 feet from the surface of the earth. Thus, the stratospheric platforms are in a significantly lower position than even low earth orbit satellites.
The present invention may also be used for displaying various wireless information on a personal mobile device 36 such as a laptop computer 38, a personal digital assistant 39, and a cellular telephone 40. It should be noted that these devices and the automotive-based devices may also receive wireless signals having various types of information associated therewith from the cellular towers 34A and 34B. Other types of information may be broadcast from other types of broadcasting areas such as an antenna 42 on a building 44. The antenna 42 may be an antenna for a wireless local area network for access to a communication medium 46 such as on the internet, public service telephone network, or the like. The communication medium 46 is coupled to the business controller 11. As will be described below, various return path or return link services may be enabled such as pay-per-view, gaming, on-demand services and interactive services. Also, packets of missing data from the satellite transmission may also be obtained through the return path 48. The return link may thus include the wireless network above or in combination with a wired network such as the Internet, PSTN, cable or broadband wires. The antenna 42 may be used, for example, for wireless internet access over a wireless local area network. The building 44 may be various types of buildings such as a store and the wireless information transmitted from the antenna 42 may be advertising information or emergency information.
Referring now to
A second antenna 26B may also include a terrestrial antenna used for receiving terrestrial signals such as receiving cellular or wireless network signals.
The mobile receiving unit 28 may also include a location receiver 52 integrated therein. The location receiver 52 may be a GPS receiver. In a preferred embodiment, only one location receiver 50, 52 may be provided in the system. However, the location receiver 50, 52 may be part of the vehicle 24 or may be part of the mobile receiving system 22, 36. The controller 60 may be coupled directly to GPS receiver 52 and/or GPS receiver 50.
The mobile receiving unit 28 includes a display 54. The display 54 may be incorporated into the device 36 or within the vehicle 24.
A controller 60 that is microprocessor-based may be used to control the various functions of the receiving unit 28. The controller 60 may also be coupled to the vehicle audio system 29 so that emergency information may be displayed audibly or visually thereby. Such functions include acting as a tuner, receiver, decoder, buffer and other functions. The controller 60 may be similar to that found in current DirecTV set top boxes or integrated receiver decoders which employ a chip-based multifunctional controller. The controller 60 may include or be coupled to a memory 62. Memory 62 may be used to store the boundaries of various areas of interest received from the antenna as broadcast by one of the devices 32, 33 or 34 described above. An area of interest is a fixed geographic or cartographic area bounded by a closed shape such as a polygon, circle, curved or straight line segments, or the like. The fixed area or closed shape has outer boundaries that do not move on the surface of the earth. As will be shown below, areas may be excluded (island-like) within a closed shape. Although the areas are fixed, they may be, from time to time, redetermined and rebroadcast to the mobile device for usage. One feature is that as the vehicle or mobile device moves, the area of interest remains fixed on the surface of the earth and thus the device may enter into another area of interest. Boundaries of certain areas of interest such as a designated marketing area (DMA) may be defined by Nielsen and may be pre-programmed into the memory 62 as a number of polygons wherein each point of each side is defined in cartographic coordinates of longitude and latitude and fractions of degrees. Areas of interest may also include bounding for wireless networks, or the like. The boundaries of the wireless network may be determined during construction of the network so that the boundaries are fixed and predictable. As will be described below the polygons may be formed of corners whose latitude and longitude are stored within the memory.
The location receiver 52 is capable of providing latitude and longitude to the controller 60. The controller 60 may be used to compare the location signals from the location receiver 50, 52 to the boundaries of the areas of interest such that the mobile device can determine which areas of interest it is within and which areas of interest it is not within. From this determination it can control the mobile receiving device or IRD behavior such as allowing or disallowing display of certain audio or video channels or connecting to various wireless networks to provide a return path to the business center. One application is to broadcast areas of interest that represent designated marketing areas to determine which designated marketing area wireless network or the mobile device is within and which area it is not within, which signals the system should be receiving. These signals may coincide with or coordinate to the local broadcasting signals for the specific designated marketing area. It should be noted that more than one designated marketing area or wireless network may be provided for a particular area. That is, adjacent areas may also be authorized for viewing or receiving. Various fringe regions may be used around a particular designated marketing area to provide hysteresis for the system. This function will be further described below.
The controller 60 may also be coupled to a user interface 64. User interface 64 may be various types of user interfaces such as a keyboard, push buttons, a touch screen, a voice activated interface, or the like. User interface 64 may be used to select a channel, select various information, change the volume, change the display appearance, or other functions. The user interface 64 is illustrated as part of the mobile receiving unit. However, should the unit be incorporated into a vehicle, the user interface 64 may be located external to the mobile receiving unit such as dial buttons, voice activated system, or the like incorporated into the vehicle and interface with the mobile receiving unit.
An access card 66 may also be incorporated into the mobile receiving unit. Access cards such as conditional access module (CAM) cards are typically found in DirecTV units. The access card 66 may provide conditional access to various channels and wireless signals generated by the system. Not having an access card or not having an up-to-date access card 66 may prevent the user from receiving or displaying various wireless content from the system.
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The antenna may also be used to receive boundary data 75 from the various sources described above. The boundary data 75 may be received from a satellite, a terrestrial-based systems, or a stratospheric platform. The boundary data 75 is stored within the memory 90. The boundary data may include many forms including equations for line segments, corners of intersections of line segments in latitude and longitude, or other information defining the boundaries of the wireless network or designated marketing areas.
The mobile receiving unit 28 may include an antenna interface 76 that is used to communicate with the antennas 26A and 26B above. The antenna interface 76 formats the signals from the mobile receiving unit. For example, various signal level data such as the channel tuning information may be provided. Data from the user interface 64 and the conditional access card 66 may be used by the channel rendering and authentication logic 80. The channel rendering and authentication logic 80 may authorize the particular user based upon the conditional access card. Information entered from the user interface such as a password may also be used in the authentication logic. Various methods for authentication are well known in the art. The channel rendering portion of the channel rendering and authentication logic 80 receives information from the user interface 64 as to which wireless signals the user would like to receive. In the case of emergency signals, the signals may communicate tuning information that will signal the rendering logic 80 to automatically override the user's choice and tune to the emergency information. This will be described below. The channel rendering and authentication logic 80 generates signals that are provided to the channel tuning logic 82. The channel tuning logic 82 provides channel tuning information based upon the channel rendering information. The channel tuning logic 82 may include a receiver and a decoder used for receiving and decoding the appropriate channels including emergency channels. The channel tuning logic 82 may provide information to the antenna interface 76 such as the direction of the signal or satellite that contains the particular channel that is desired. This information may be used by the pointing algorithm 70 to rotate the antenna in the appropriate direction.
The controller may also include receiving logic 86. The receiving logic 86 may provide information to the channel rendering logic 80 as to the particular region or wireless network that the antenna or the mobile receiving unit is located. The region logic 86 may be coupled to the GPS data interface 88. The GPS data interface 88 provides GPS information to the region logic so that appropriate signals may be received or displayed.
One use of the receiving logic 86 is that based upon the GPS signals, the location of the receiving unit may be detected. The receiving logic 86 may then look up in a geographic polygon database or location database 90 which designated marketing area or wireless network the receiving device is located within. From this information the appropriate geographically specific data such as local broadcast television channels, emergency information or wireless network to form a return path may be selected. The database 90 may consist of polygon boundary information used to define the marketing areas. The database 90 may also include other information such as zip code information or other ranges of data used for comparison with the signals. As will be evident to those skilled in the art, the wireless signals may be received with various location data used to identify the location appropriate for the signal to be displayed in. For example, the data may include information such as that the particular signal may be a local broadcast from the Washington, D.C. area, whereas other signals may indicate local broadcasting from the Baltimore area. When the vehicle is in the proper location, the proper signal may be displayed on the mobile device.
The location information may be provided in various portions of the signal. If the signal is an all digital signal the location information may be provided in a preamble of the information packet. If the signal is an analog signal the location data may be included in a vertical blanking interval of an analog television signal or as unused bandwidth of a digital television signal. In a purely analog signal, the location data may be superimposed digitally on the analog signal.
A return path module 92 may be included. The return path module 92 may determine the proper wireless network to communicate with and request the appropriate access signals or keys as will be described below. That is, preauthorizations for adjacent or proximate networks may be obtained as the wireless mobile device moves.
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The unique polygon ID may be used in a data structure such that the designated marketing area can be a set of unjoined polygons as well as excluded regions as set forth in:
A representation of the designated marketing area 1 may be illustrated in code as:
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In step 100, the system or mobile device receives location signals. The receiver location is determined from the location signals in step 102. As mentioned above, the location signals may use GPS satellites or cellular telephone systems for determining the exact longitude and latitude down to an acceptable limit to determine the location of the mobile receiving device.
In step 104, the area of interest for the receiver location is determined. As mentioned above, various polygons or the like may be stored in the memory of the receiving device so that the particular area of interest at that moment in time for the position of the mobile receiving device may be determined. In the wireless network example, the particular network may be determined. A lookup table for coordinates may be set forth or polygonal areas may be set forth to determine in which designated marketing area the mobile receiving device is located. If the system is not used for television signals, this step may be optional. Determining inclusion within an area of interest is set forth in
In step 106, the controller of the system selects the particular local channel or wireless network based upon the determination of the designated marketing area in step 84. Of course, some hysteresis may be accounted for in this method.
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In summary, an odd number of intersections indicates that a point is within a polygon. An even number of intersections indicates the GPS point is outside the polygon.
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Referring back to step 124, if the count is not odd step 128 is executed. In step 124, if the count is even, the system is outside the polygon in step 130. If the count is not even or odd in step 128, step 132 is executed in which it is determined whether or not the system is on a boundary. A boundary system is illustrated in
Referring now to
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Thus, each geographic polygon may be transmitted as a unique object that may be referenced individually. In this manner, a series of geographic polygons can be transmitted to a mobile device and stored in a memory such as dynamic random access memory or a non-volatile memory such as flash memory. This memory may then be periodically referenced as the mobile device's GPS coordinates change. By comparing the GPS coordinates with the polygonal boundaries, the receiving device may determine which polygon it is in and which polygon it is outside of. Various actions may be taken in response to the particular polygon, such as the types of displays or assorted messages may be displayed to the user, various audio clips may be played, allowing or blocking various channels to be displayed on the display device, or tuning to a particular broadcast channel may be performed in response to the comparison to the polygonal boundaries and the GPS coordinates.
Examples of a use of broadcasted polygons are for providing designated marketing areas for local channel display or blockage, for emergency message signals or for wireless network determination. The satellite or other device may broadcast a geographic polygon for each area of interest because the area of interest has a unique ID and version. Updates to a particular polygon representing an area of interest may be dynamically performed in the future. The mobile receiver then evaluates its location in reference to which polygon it is in and as a result, various expressions may be activated or deactivated. This may take the form of activating or deactivating various local channels.
Another example of the use of the present invention is in emergency weather situations where all mobile receiving devices in a geographic area may be notified of an impending severe weather situation. This may also be used for non-weather situations such as in conveying disaster information. In this manner, a complex polygon may be broadcast and vehicles within the polygon may receive the message detailing the specific weather or other type of alert.
Referring now to
In step 216, boundaries of the wireless network are communicated to the mobile device. The boundaries of the network may be communicated over the satellite system or a wireless network. In step 218, wireless access signals are communicated to the mobile device. The wireless access signals may be based upon or provide a key, such as a WEP key, to various wireless networks such as wireless internet networks. These may be based on the predicted direction and location of the mobile receiving device. Both the boundaries and the wireless network access signals may be communicated simultaneously or separately. By determining the future or possible future directions of the mobile device, preauthorization may be obtained from the business controller. The business controller may obtain these keys or access signals in advance or in real time while the mobile device is moving about.
In step 220, the boundaries of the wireless network access signals are stored on the mobile device. In step 222, one of the wireless networks is determined using the various boundaries. In step 224, the associated wireless network access signal or key is used to enable the use of the wireless network. In step 226, communication is performed between the business controller and the mobile device using the wireless network to which the wireless network access signal has enabled. Communication takes place over the return path 48 described above in
Referring now to step 228, as the mobile receiving device moves, if a new location is present, the location of the receiving device is again determined. Steps 210 through steps 226 are again performed. In step 228, if no new location is determined, communication on the existing wireless network is maintained. This may also take place when the vehicle or mobile receiving device is powered down or stopped. Upon the re-powering of the device, the previously used wireless network may be attempted first.
Examples of uses for the return link through the wireless network include call-back signals, requests for missing packets that were not properly received, requests for on-demand videos, pay-per-views, games and interactive services. The return link through the wireless network enhances the available features and increases business opportunities of the system. After receiving the wireless access signals, content such as on-demand and interactive content, may be obtained via the wireless network.
While the above example has been set forth with respect to a single signal, it should be noted that multiple satellite signals may be used in a similar manner. That is, because there are many users within a vehicle, each user may have the capability of selecting various channels.
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