公开(公告)号：US08005838B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US12685626

申请日：2010-01-11

Applicant: Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling, Jr. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

Inventor： Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling, Jr. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  Y10S707/913 ,  Y10S707/99942

Abstract: A discovery interface presents aggregated discovery data in a discovery interface through which a user may select between television content and Internet Protocol content. In one implementation, the discovery interface includes a television channel region associated with a television channel that lists television programs. The discovery interface further includes an Internet Protocol content region associated with the television channel that lists Internet Protocol content based on user navigation within the television channel region.

Abstract translation: 发现接口在发现接口中呈现聚合的发现数据，用户可以通过该接口在电视内容和互联网协议内容之间进行选择。 在一个实现中，发现接口包括与列出电视节目的电视频道相关联的电视频道区域。 发现接口还包括与基于电视频道区域内的用户导航列出因特网协议内容的电视频道关联的因特网协议内容区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100115553A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12685626

申请日：2010-01-11

Applicant: Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling, JR. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

Inventor： Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling, JR. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  Y10S707/913 ,  Y10S707/99942

Abstract: A discovery interface presents aggregated discovery data in a discovery interface through which a user may select between television content and Internet Protocol content. In one implementation, the discovery interface includes a television channel region associated with a television channel that lists television programs. The discovery interface further includes an Internet Protocol content region associated with the television channel that lists Internet Protocol content based on user navigation within the television channel region.

Abstract translation: 发现接口在发现接口中呈现聚合的发现数据，用户可以通过该接口在电视内容和互联网协议内容之间进行选择。 在一个实现中，发现接口包括与列出电视节目的电视频道相关联的电视频道区域。 发现接口还包括与基于电视频道区域内的用户导航列出因特网协议内容的电视频道关联的因特网协议内容区域。

公开(公告)号：US20080313671A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US11761595

申请日：2007-06-12

Applicant: Talal Batrouny ,  Kevin Shields ,  Frederic Azera ,  Cory Cirrincione ,  Elyssa Cox

Inventor： Talal Batrouny ,  Kevin Shields ,  Frederic Azera ,  Cory Cirrincione ,  Elyssa Cox

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: A channel updater. The channel updater maintains an accurate channel line-up by automatically testing accessible channels to determine if those channels are available for viewing. Available channels are added to the channel line-up, and unavailable channels are subtracted from the channel line-up. The updater persistently retests the channels so that changes in channel availability are reflected in the channel line-up.

Abstract translation: 频道更新器。 频道更新者通过自动测试可访问的频道来确定这些频道是否可用于观看，从而维持准确的频道排队。 可用频道被添加到频道阵容，并且不可用频道从频道阵容中减去。 更新者会持续重新测试频道，以便频道可用性的变化反映在频道阵容中。

公开(公告)号：US08225354B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12101758

申请日：2008-04-11

Applicant: Colin Lee Acton ,  Cory Jon Cirrincione ,  Michael S. Hayton ,  Shawn Pickett ,  Renaud Bordelet ,  Paul Irwin ,  Hans Peter Hess ,  Hiroshi Ohno ,  Frederic Azera

Inventor： Colin Lee Acton ,  Cory Jon Cirrincione ,  Michael S. Hayton ,  Shawn Pickett ,  Renaud Bordelet ,  Paul Irwin ,  Hans Peter Hess ,  Hiroshi Ohno ,  Frederic Azera

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for merging EPG data associated with a variety of program sources. In one aspect, EPG data is accessed for different program sources and rules are selected that define how entries in the EPG data are to be merged. The rules may be selected based on whether the EPG data was collected in-band or out-of-band. In addition, the merging rules can be dependent on the program source, which allows the flexibility of applying different rules to different program sources. The EPG data from the different program sources is merged into a single EPG based on the selected rules.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于合并与各种程序源相关联的EPG数据的技术。 在一个方面，为不同的程序源访问EPG数据，并且选择定义如何合并EPG数据中的条目的规则。 可以基于EPG数据是在带内还是带外收集来选择规则。 此外，合并规则可以依赖于程序源，这样可以灵活地将不同的规则应用于不同的程序源。 来自不同程序源的EPG数据基于所选择的规则合并到单个EPG中。

公开(公告)号：US07647332B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US11477849

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling, Jr. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

Inventor： Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling, Jr. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  Y10S707/913 ,  Y10S707/99942

Abstract: A unified discovery interface that presents aggregated discovery data for media content available via multiple content delivery types is provided. In one implementation, the discovery data may be aggregated via a discovery data ingestion module to provide a compilation accessible by one or more client modules. The one or more client modules may present the aggregated discovery data in the unified discovery interface through which a user may select between first media content available via a first content delivery type and second media content available via a second content delivery type. In another implementation, a client module may aggregate discovery data and provide a unified discovery interface through which a user may select between first media content available via a first content delivery type and second media content available via a second content delivery type.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个统一的发现界面，它提供了通过多种内容传递类型提供的媒体内容的聚合发现数据。 在一个实现中，可以经由发现数据摄取模块来聚合发现数据，以提供可由一个或多个客户端模块访问的编译。 一个或多个客户端模块可以在统一发现接口中呈现聚合的发现数据，通过该统一发现接口，用户可以经由第一内容递送类型可用的第一媒体内容和经由第二内容递送类型可用的第二媒体内容之间进行选择。 在另一实现中，客户端模块可以聚集发现数据并提供统一的发现接口，用户可以经由第一内容传送类型可用的第一媒体内容和经由第二内容传递类型可用的第二媒体内容之间进行选择。

公开(公告)号：US20080127281A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11477849

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

Inventor： Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer ,  Daniel L. Poling ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  Y10S707/913 ,  Y10S707/99942

Abstract: A unified discovery interface that presents aggregated discovery data for media content available via multiple content delivery types is provided. In one implementation, the discovery data may be aggregated via a discovery data ingestion module to provide a compilation accessible by one or more client modules. The one or more client modules may present the aggregated discovery data in the unified discovery interface through which a user may select between first media content available via a first content delivery type and second media content available via a second content delivery type. In another implementation, a client module may aggregate discovery data and provide a unified discovery interface through which a user may select between first media content available via a first content delivery type and second media content available via a second content delivery type.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个统一的发现界面，它提供了通过多种内容传递类型提供的媒体内容的聚合发现数据。 在一个实现中，可以经由发现数据摄取模块来聚合发现数据，以提供可由一个或多个客户端模块访问的编译。 一个或多个客户端模块可以在统一发现接口中呈现聚合的发现数据，通过该统一发现接口，用户可以经由第一内容递送类型可用的第一媒体内容和经由第二内容递送类型可用的第二媒体内容之间进行选择。 在另一实现中，客户端模块可以聚集发现数据并提供统一的发现接口，用户可以经由第一内容传送类型可用的第一媒体内容和经由第二内容传递类型可用的第二媒体内容之间进行选择。

公开(公告)号：US08015580B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11479638

申请日：2006-06-30

Applicant: Daniel L. Poling, Jr. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong ,  Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer

Inventor： Daniel L. Poling, Jr. ,  Frederic Azera ,  Jeffrey C. Fong ,  Michael W. Van Flandern ,  Christen Coomer

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A unified discovery interface presents broadcast discovery data relating to broadcast content available via a broadcast channel and non-broadcast discovery data relating to non-broadcasting content available via a virtual channel of the unified discovery interface. In one implementation, the virtual channel is customizable via a discovery interface relationship parameter that indicates a relationship of the virtual channel within the unified discovery interface. The unified discovery interface allows a user to select between broadcast media content available via a broadcast channel and non-broadcast media content available via the virtual channel.

Abstract translation: 统一发现接口提供与通过广播信道可用的广播内容有关的广播发现数据，以及与通过统一发现接口的虚拟频道可用的非广播内容相关的非广播发现数据。 在一个实现中，可以通过发现接口关系参数来定制虚拟信道，该参数指示统一发现接口内的虚拟信道的关系。 统一发现界面允许用户在经由广播频道可用的广播媒体内容和经由虚拟频道可用的非广播媒体内容之间进行选择。

公开(公告)号：US20090260038A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12101758

申请日：2008-04-11

Applicant: Colin Lee Acton ,  Cory Jon Cirrincione ,  Michael S. Hayton ,  Shawn Pickett ,  Renaud Bordelet ,  Paul Irwin ,  Hans Peter Hess ,  Hiroshi Ohno ,  Frederic Azera

Inventor： Colin Lee Acton ,  Cory Jon Cirrincione ,  Michael S. Hayton ,  Shawn Pickett ,  Renaud Bordelet ,  Paul Irwin ,  Hans Peter Hess ,  Hiroshi Ohno ,  Frederic Azera

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for merging EPG data associated with a variety of program sources. In one aspect, EPG data is accessed for different program sources and rules are selected that define how entries in the EPG data are to be merged. The rules may be selected based on whether the EPG data was collected in-band or out-of-band. In addition, the merging rules can be dependent on the program source, which allows the flexibility of applying different rules to different program sources. The EPG data from the different program sources is merged into a single EPG based on the selected rules.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于合并与各种程序源相关联的EPG数据的技术。 在一个方面，为不同的程序源访问EPG数据，并且选择定义如何合并EPG数据中的条目的规则。 可以基于EPG数据是在带内还是带外收集来选择规则。 此外，合并规则可以依赖于程序源，这样可以灵活地将不同的规则应用于不同的程序源。 来自不同程序源的EPG数据基于所选择的规则合并到单个EPG中。

公开(公告)号：US20070150595A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11318050

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Aayaz Bhorania ,  Wei Wei Cho ,  Liang Ge ,  Stephen Husak ,  Frederic Azera ,  Colin Acton

Inventor： Aayaz Bhorania ,  Wei Wei Cho ,  Liang Ge ,  Stephen Husak ,  Frederic Azera ,  Colin Acton

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L67/325

Abstract: Identifying a location and download schedule of web services. Responsive to a request from the application program, the system generates a list of the web services available to an application program along with locations and schedule times associated with the web services. The schedule times implement load management of the web services. The application program accesses the web services at the identified locations at the determined schedule times.

Abstract translation: 识别网站服务的位置和下载时间表。 响应于来自应用程序的请求，系统生成可用于应用程序的web服务的列表以及与web服务相关联的位置和调度时间。 安排时间实施Web服务的负载管理。 应用程序以确定的安排时间在所识别的位置访问Web服务。

公开(公告)号：US20070143792A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11275807

申请日：2006-01-30

Applicant: Colin Acton ,  Frederic Azera ,  Constantin Stanciu ,  Samuel Clement ,  Stephen Husak ,  Alan Shield ,  Andrew Simms

Inventor： Colin Acton ,  Frederic Azera ,  Constantin Stanciu ,  Samuel Clement ,  Stephen Husak ,  Alan Shield ,  Andrew Simms

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/289

Abstract: An extensible mechanism for storage and interchange of objects is described herein. According to first aspect of the disclosure, objects having respective class definitions are received. The objects are represented in an interchange format by mapping the class definitions of the objects to corresponding fields defined within the interchange format. According to a second aspect of the disclosure, the objects are loaded into a persistent store by mapping the class definitions of the objects to corresponding fields of the store. According to at least a third aspect of the disclosure, a data structure for a unique identifier element is described, along with processes using the unique identifier element to determine whether to update an existing object in the store, or to create a new object in the store.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于存储和交换对象的可扩展机构。 根据本公开的第一方面，接收具有各自的类定义的对象。 通过将对象的类定义映射到交换格式中定义的相应字段，以交换格式表示对象。 根据本公开的第二方面，通过将对象的类定义映射到商店的相应字段来将对象加载到持久存储器中。 根据本公开的至少第三方面，描述用于唯一标识符元素的数据结构以及使用唯一标识符元素的过程来确定是否更新存储中的现有对象，或者在 商店。