公开(公告)号：US10602227B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-24

申请号：US15850095

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau ,  Michael Goergen

IPC: H04N21/478 ,  H04M11/08 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/61

Abstract: A system for conducting a voice call includes a set-top box operable to control the selection of a television channel for display on a television. The set-top box is also operable to initiate a voice call in response to a selection of a user-interface displayed on the television. The system also includes a wireless set in communication with the set-top box, the wireless set operable to establish a portion of the voice path for the voice call. Signaling for the voice call is initiated by the set-top box.

公开(公告)号：US20180124471A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15853285

申请日：2017-12-22

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael Goergen ,  Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau

IPC: H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/658

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content notification for a set-top box is disclosed. An embodiment is disclosed that receives security information at a web portal and the security information has identification information for a user assigned to a set-top box, services a request to create a content notification preference for the set-top box at the web portal in response to successful entry of security information, determines media content received by the set-top box and the media content selected for display, determines the content notification preference associated with the set-top box, the content notification preference has a content notification rule to monitor media content received by the set-top box, and sends a content notification to a recipient based on the content notification preference.

公开(公告)号：US09872078B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US14152696

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael Goergen ,  Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau

IPC: H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/658

CPC classification number: H04N21/4882 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method for providing viewing notifications for a set-top box that includes the steps of: storing usage information associated with a media content received by the set-top box, the usage information containing a length of time that the media content was displayed; determining, using a processor, whether a viewing notification is to be sent to a particular user based on user preferences and the usage information; responsive to a determination that the viewing notification is to be sent to the particular user, retrieving a notification identifier associated with the particular user and sending the viewing notification regarding the usage information; receiving a response to the viewing notification from the particular user, wherein the response includes a partial command that is interpreted based on the viewing notification as a requested command to be performed by the set-top box; and performing, using the processor, the requested command.

公开(公告)号：US08718259B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13850029

申请日：2013-03-25

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： David Emerson ,  David E. Rondeau

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/465 ,  H04M3/54 ,  H04M2207/20

Abstract: A system and method for transferring calls. A voice communication is received. The voice communication is placed on hold in response to receiving user input. Multiple phones are rung simultaneously in response to receiving the user input. The voice communication is connected to one of the multiple phones in response to a user answering the voice communication on one of the multiple phones.

Abstract translation: 一种用于转接呼叫的系统和方法。 接收到语音通信。 响应于接收到的用户输入，话音通信被置于保持状态。 响应于接收到用户输入，多个电话同时进行。 语音通信响应于用户在多个电话之一上应答语音通信而连接到多个电话中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US09521465B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14877646

申请日：2015-10-07

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau ,  Michael Goergen

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M11/08 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04M3/533

CPC classification number: H04N21/6187 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M7/0069 ,  H04M11/085 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/478

Abstract: A system for initiating a voice call includes a set-top box operable to control a selection of a television channel for display on a television. The set-top box is further operable to initiate a voice call between a first telephone and a second telephone. The first telephone is associated with a first telephone network and the second telephone is associated with a second telephone network. The system includes a remote control in communication with the set-top box. The remote control is operable to receive a first input associated with the selection of the television channel from a user and a second input associated with the voice call. The voice call is initiated by the set-top box in response to the second input being received by the set-top box.

公开(公告)号：US20140130093A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14152696

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael Goergen ,  Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau

IPC: H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/24

CPC classification number: H04N21/4882 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method for providing viewing notifications for a set-top box that includes the steps of: storing usage information associated with a media content received by the set-top box, the usage information containing a length of time that the media content was displayed; determining, using a processor, whether a viewing notification is to be sent to a particular user based on user preferences and the usage information; responsive to a determination that the viewing notification is to be sent to the particular user, retrieving a notification identifier associated with the particular user and sending the viewing notification regarding the usage information; receiving a response to the viewing notification from the particular user, wherein the response includes a partial command that is interpreted based on the viewing notification as a requested command to be performed by the set-top box; and performing, using the processor, the requested command.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于提供机顶盒的观看通知的方法，其包括以下步骤：存储与由机顶盒接收的媒体内容相关联的使用信息，所述使用信息包含媒体内容的时间长度 被显示; 基于用户偏好和使用信息，确定使用处理器是否将查看通知发送到特定用户; 响应于将所述观看通知发送到所述特定用户的确定，检索与所述特定用户相关联的通知标识符并发送关于所述使用信息的观看通知; 从所述特定用户接收对所述观看通知的响应，其中所述响应包括基于所述观看通知被解释为由所述机顶盒执行的请求命令的部分命令; 以及使用所述处理器执行所请求的命令。

公开(公告)号：US20130326550A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13961564

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  Kelsyn Rooks

IPC: H04N21/2543

CPC classification number: H04N21/25435 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4185 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed invention include an apparatus, method, and computer program product for providing enhanced entertainment data. For instance, in one embodiment, a computer implemented method for providing enhanced entertainment data includes receiving a request for additional information related to a selected show and displaying the additional information, which includes a list of selectable merchandise associated with the selected show, in response to the request. In one embodiment, the method presents information related to a selected merchandise and an option for a user to purchase the selected merchandise. The method may further include retrieving a billing address associated with a subscriber account associated with the user in response to receiving a purchase request for the selected merchandise and placing an order for the selected merchandise using the billing address. The method may also include billing the order as part of a monthly service charge to the user.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明的实施例包括用于提供增强的娱乐数据的装置，方法和计算机程序产品。 例如，在一个实施例中，用于提供增强的娱乐数据的计算机实现的方法包括接收与所选择的节目相关的附加信息的请求，并显示附加信息，其包括与所选节目相关联的可选择商品的列表，以响应于 请求。 在一个实施例中，该方法呈现与所选商品相关的信息和用于购买所选择的商品的选项。 所述方法还可以包括：响应于接收到所选商品的购买请求并使用所述计费地址为所选择的商品下订单，检索与所述用户相关联的订户帐户相关联的帐单地址。 该方法还可以包括将订单计费作为用户的每月服务费用的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20180139503A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15850095

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau ,  Michael Goergen

IPC: H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04M11/08 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/472

Abstract: A system for conducting a voice call includes a set-top box operable to control the selection of a television channel for display on a television. The set-top box is also operable to initiate a voice call in response to a selection of a user-interface displayed on the television. The system also includes a wireless set in communication with the set-top box, the wireless set operable to establish a portion of the voice path for the voice call. Signaling for the voice call is initiated by the set-top box.

公开(公告)号：US09866911B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14936412

申请日：2015-11-09

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau ,  Michael Goergen

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04M11/08 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/478 ,  H04M11/085 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/47205 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6137 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A system for conducting a voice call includes a set-top box operable to control the selection of a television channel for display on a television. The set-top box is also operable to initiate a voice call in response to a selection of a user-interface displayed on the television. The system also includes a wireless set in communication with the set-top box, the wireless set operable to establish a portion of the voice path for the voice call. Signaling for the voice call is initiated by the set-top box.

公开(公告)号：US20160066043A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14936412

申请日：2015-11-09

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau ,  Michael Goergen

IPC: H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/478 ,  H04M11/085 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/47205 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6137 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A system for conducting a voice call includes a set-top box operable to control the selection of a television channel for display on a television. The set-top box is also operable to initiate a voice call in response to a selection of a user-interface displayed on the television. The system also includes a wireless set in communication with the set-top box, the wireless set operable to establish a portion of the voice path for the voice call. Signaling for the voice call is initiated by the set-top box.

Abstract translation: 用于进行语音呼叫的系统包括可操作以控制电视频道的选择以在电视机上显示的机顶盒。 机顶盒还可操作以响应于在电视机上显示的用户界面的选择来发起语音呼叫。 该系统还包括与机顶盒通信的无线设备，无线设备可操作以建立用于语音呼叫的语音路径的一部分。 语音呼叫的信令由机顶盒启动。