公开(公告)号：US09832442B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US13843379

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Mark B. Hurst

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/647 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N9/87 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/64753 ,  H04N21/64769 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8166

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided to arbitrate network bandwidth that is shared between multiple video players executing concurrently on one or more client platforms that each have at least one video data stream supplied over a data network. An amount of bandwidth available from the data network is determined. An arbitration module calculates whether the selected video players can sustain a video playback quality above a pre-defined threshold using the determined amount of bandwidth available, and a modify playback message is sent to at least one video player when the video playback quality is not sustainable. Various implementations could prioritize bandwidth based upon the content presented so that high-bandwidth scenes (e.g., action sequences) receive more bandwidth than more static scenes.

公开(公告)号：US20150189366A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14659081

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Mark B. Hurst

IPC: H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04L65/604 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0083 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/08072 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/108 ,  H04N7/12 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N11/04 ,  H04N21/2662 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4856 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided to support multiple audio tracks in an adaptive media stream. Segments of the adaptive stream are encoded so that the player is able to locate and request a specific one of the available audio tracks using byte range requests or the like. Audio content can be removed from video segments, or at least moved to the end of the segments so that a byte range request obtains just the video content when the default audio is not desired. The audio content can be obtained from a separate audio segment. Indeed, multiple audio tracks can be packaged into a common audio segment so that byte range requests can obtain just the particular audio track desired.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，设备和方法来支持自适应媒体流中的多个音轨。 自适应流的段被编码，使得播放器能够使用字节范围请求等来定位和请求可用音频轨道中的特定一个。 音频内容可以从视频片段中移除，或至少移动到片段的末尾，以便在不需要默认音频时，字节范围请求仅获得视频内容。 音频内容可以从单独的音频段获得。 实际上，多个音频轨道可以打包成公共音频段，使得字节范围请求可以仅获得期望的特定音频轨迹。

公开(公告)号：US09049484B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13837058

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Drew Major ,  Darren Major ,  Joseph Ekstrom

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F21/62 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N21/218 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/845 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/2181 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2312 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system receives a media content file that is stored in a storage architecture of the RS-DVR system. The same stored media content file is assigned to multiple subscribers such that each of the multiple subscribers shares a common identifier that references a single common physical copy of the same stored media content file in the storage architecture of the RS-DVR system.

Abstract translation: 远程存储数字录像机（RS-DVR）系统接收存储在RS-DVR系统的存储结构中的媒体内容文件。 相同的存储媒体内容文件被分配给多个订户，使得多个订户中的每一个共享一个共同的标识符，其引用RS-DVR系统的存储体系结构中相同的存储的媒体内容文件的单个公共物理副本。

公开(公告)号：US20140281006A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13837108

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Darren Major ,  Mark B. Hurst

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L65/60 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/1093 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/2814 ,  H04L67/2823 ,  H04L67/2842 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/637 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided to support placeshifting of adaptive media streams. A home device acts as an intermediary that passes requests for segments of an adaptive stream from a remote device to a content source. The content source responds with the requested segments, which are forwarded to the remote device. A connection service may be provided to facilitate placeshifting sessions between home and remote devices.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，设备和方法来支持自适应媒体流的移位。 家庭设备充当将自适应流的段的请求从远程设备传递到内容源的中介。 内容源用所请求的段进行响应，这些段被转发到远程设备。 可以提供连接服务以便于家庭和远程设备之间的移动会话。

公开(公告)号：US20140207966A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14222245

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Mark B. Hurst ,  David F. Brueck

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L65/607 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2662 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/64769 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for maintaining a programming lineup of adaptive-bitrate content streaming is provided. The apparatus includes a timeline module configured to maintain a programming lineup of media content available over a network. The media content may comprise a plurality of streamlets. The apparatus also includes at least one data module configured to maintain multi-bitrate streamlet information. The system includes the apparatus and a client module configured to acquire content based upon the programming lineup provided by the timeline module. The method includes maintaining a programming lineup of media content available over a network, and maintaining multi-bitrate streamlet information.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于维护自适应比特率内容流的编程阵容的装置，系统和方法。 该装置包括时间线模块，其被配置为维持通过网络可用的媒体内容的节目阵容。 媒体内容可以包括多个流。 该装置还包括被配置为维持多比特率流数据信息的至少一个数据模块。 该系统包括设备和客户端模块，该客户端模块被配置为基于由时间线模块提供的编程阵容来获取内容。 该方法包括维护通过网络可用的媒体内容的节目阵容，以及维护多比特率流资料。

公开(公告)号：US20140165116A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13837058

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Drew Major ,  Darren Major ,  Joseph Ekstrom

IPC: H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/2181 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2312 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system receives a media content file that is stored in a storage architecture of the RS-DVR system. The same stored media content file is assigned to multiple subscribers such that each of the multiple subscribers shares a common identifier that references a single common physical copy of the same stored media content file in the storage architecture of the RS-DVR system.

Abstract translation: 远程存储数字录像机（RS-DVR）系统接收存储在RS-DVR系统的存储结构中的媒体内容文件。 相同的存储媒体内容文件被分配给多个订户，使得多个订户中的每一个共享一个共同的标识符，其引用RS-DVR系统的存储体系结构中相同的存储的媒体内容文件的单个公共物理副本。

公开(公告)号：US20130321232A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13732065

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Kevin P. Grundy

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q9/18 ,  H01Q7/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/1235 ,  H01Q7/02 ,  H01Q9/14 ,  H01Q9/18

Abstract: A modular reconfigurable indoor antenna is disclosed. The antenna may include a bottom piece, a top piece, and a plurality of vertical members. The top piece may include an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) reception element. The plurality of vertical members may be disposed between the bottom piece and the top piece and coupled therewith. At least one of the plurality of vertical members may include a Very High Frequency (VHF) reception element.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种模块化可重构室内天线。 天线可以包括底部件，顶部件和多个垂直件。 顶部件可以包括超高频（UHF）接收元件。 多个垂直构件可以设置在底部件和顶部件之间并与之连接。 多个垂直构件中的至少一个可以包括超高频（VHF）接收元件。

公开(公告)号：US20130145410A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13706983

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: Dish Digital L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Drew Major ,  Darren Major

IPC: H04N5/91

CPC classification number: H04N21/6373 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N21/2181 ,  H04N21/2183 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2312 ,  H04N21/2323 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6371 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/64769 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates, and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种远程存储数字录像机（RS-DVR）系统。 RS-DVR系统包括网络接口，用于经由网络在RS-DVR系统和用户系统之间传送数据，耦合到网络接口的文件系统模块，耦合到文件系统模块的摄取代理，以接收编码的媒体段 其表示以多个不同比特率编码的媒体内容文件，以及耦合到文件系统的存储架构以存储编码的媒体片段，导致存储的媒体片段。 RS-DVR执行多种功能和操作来为多个用户和相关联的用户系统服务，例如各种存储设备管理操作，文件结构技术，向用户分配记录的媒体，文件系统索引，以及支持共享和每个 用户内容权限。

公开(公告)号：US08925023B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13706983

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: Dish Digital L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Drew Major ,  Darren Major

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N5/85 ,  G06F21/62 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/647 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N21/218 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  G06F7/04 ,  H04N5/78 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N5/782

CPC classification number: H04N21/6373 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N21/2181 ,  H04N21/2183 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2312 ,  H04N21/2323 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6371 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/64769 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates, and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种远程存储数字录像机（RS-DVR）系统。 RS-DVR系统包括网络接口，用于经由网络在RS-DVR系统和用户系统之间传送数据，耦合到网络接口的文件系统模块，耦合到文件系统模块的摄取代理，以接收编码的媒体段 其表示以多个不同比特率编码的媒体内容文件，以及耦合到文件系统的存储架构以存储编码的媒体片段，导致存储的媒体片段。 RS-DVR执行多种功能和操作来为多个用户和相关联的用户系统服务，例如各种存储设备管理操作，文件结构技术，向用户分配记录的媒体，文件系统索引，以及支持共享和每个 用户内容权限。

公开(公告)号：US20140282773A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13843494

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: DISH DIGITAL L.L.C.

Inventor： Mark B. Hurst

IPC: H04N21/439

CPC classification number: H04L65/604 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0083 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/08072 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/108 ,  H04N7/12 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N11/04 ,  H04N21/2662 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4856 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided to support multiple audio tracks in an adaptive media stream. Segments of the adaptive stream are encoded so that the player is able to locate and request a specific one of the available audio tracks using byte range requests or the like. Audio content can be removed from video segments, or at least moved to the end of the segments so that a byte range request obtains just the video content when the default audio is not desired. The audio content can be obtained from a separate audio segment. Indeed, multiple audio tracks can be packaged into a common audio segment so that byte range requests can obtain just the particular audio track desired.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，设备和方法来支持自适应媒体流中的多个音轨。 自适应流的段被编码，使得播放器能够使用字节范围请求等来定位和请求可用音频轨道中的特定一个。 音频内容可以从视频片段中移除，或至少移动到片段的末尾，以便在不需要默认音频时，字节范围请求仅获得视频内容。 音频内容可以从单独的音频段获得。 实际上，多个音频轨道可以打包成公共音频段，使得字节范围请求可以仅获得期望的特定音频轨迹。