APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RESOLVING RECORDING CONFLICTS OF A DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
    2.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RESOLVING RECORDING CONFLICTS OF A DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 有权
    解决数字录像机记录冲突的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150271552A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-24

    申请号:US14728506

    申请日:2015-06-02

    Inventor: David A. Kummer

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided which facilitate the resolution of recording conflicts of a digital video recorder (DVR). A DVR identifies a recording conflict between a first recording timer associated with a first television program and a second recording timer associated with a second television program. A communication is initiated to a communication device associated with a user of the digital video recorder to inform the user of the recording conflict. Responsive to the communication, the user provides information to the DVR via the communication device requesting to resolve the recording conflict. The DVR utilizes the provided information to modify one or more of the conflicted recording timers to resolve the conflict.

    Abstract translation: 提供了便于解决数字录像机(DVR)的记录冲突的装置和方法。 DVR识别与第一电视节目相关联的第一记录定时与与第二电视节目相关联的第二记录定时器之间的记录冲突。 向与数字录像机的用户相关联的通信设备发起通信以通知用户记录冲突。 响应于通信,用户通过通信设备向DVR提供请求解决记录冲突的信息。 DVR利用所提供的信息来修改一个或多个冲突的记录定时器来解决冲突。

    Recording extension of delayed media content
    5.
    发明授权
    Recording extension of delayed media content 有权
    录制延迟媒体内容的延伸

    公开(公告)号:US08380050B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US12702999

    申请日:2010-02-09

    Inventor: David A. Kummer

    CPC classification number: H04N9/79 H04N5/782 H04N21/4334 H04N21/47214

    Abstract: Presented herein is a method of extending a recording in a media content receiver of a media event that is delayed. In the method, a recording of media content is begun at an expected start time for the media event based on a recording timer, wherein the recording timer indicates the expected start time and an expected end time for the media event. After beginning the recording, the media content being recorded is analyzed to determine an actual start time for the media event. The actual start time is then compared with the expected start time. If the difference between the actual start time and the expected start time exceeds some predetermined value, the expected end time is adjusted to extend the recording. The recording is then ended at the adjusted end time.

    Abstract translation: 这里提出的是在延迟的媒体事件的媒体内容接收器中扩展记录的方法。 在该方法中,基于记录定时器,在媒体事件的预期开始时间开始记录媒体内容,其中,记录定时器指示媒体事件的预期开始时间和预期结束时间。 开始录制后,分析正在记录的媒体内容,以确定媒体事件的实际开始时间。 然后将实际开始时间与预期开始时间进行比较。 如果实际开始时间和预期开始时间之间的差超过预定值,则调整预期结束时间以延长记录。 然后记录在调整的结束时间结束。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RESOLVING RECORDING CONFLICTS OF A DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RESOLVING RECORDING CONFLICTS OF A DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 有权
    解决数字录像机记录冲突的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120302220A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-29

    申请号:US13572400

    申请日:2012-08-10

    Inventor: David A. Kummer

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided which facilitate the resolution of recording conflicts of a digital video recorder (DVR). A DVR identifies a recording conflict between a first recording timer associated with a first television program and a second recording timer associated with a second television program. A communication is initiated to a communication device associated with a user of the digital video recorder to inform the user of the recording conflict. Responsive to the communication, the user provides information to the DVR via the communication device requesting to resolve the recording conflict. The DVR utilizes the provided information to modify one or more of the conflicted recording timers to resolve the conflict.

    Abstract translation: 提供了便于解决数字录像机(DVR)的记录冲突的装置和方法。 DVR识别与第一电视节目相关联的第一记录定时与与第二电视节目相关联的第二记录定时器之间的记录冲突。 向与数字录像机的用户相关联的通信设备发起通信以通知用户记录冲突。 响应于通信,用户通过通信设备向DVR提供请求解决记录冲突的信息。 DVR利用所提供的信息来修改一个或多个冲突的记录定时器来解决冲突。

    Enabling Interactive Activities for Content Utilizing Matrix Codes
    7.
    发明申请
    Enabling Interactive Activities for Content Utilizing Matrix Codes 有权
    启用使用矩阵代码的内容的交互式活动

    公开(公告)号:US20120199643A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-09

    申请号:US13020678

    申请日:2011-02-03

    Abstract: An electronic device may generate a matrix code that includes information for performing an interactive activity related to content, combine the matrix code with the content, and transmit the combination of the matrix code and the content to a display device. Subsequently, the displayed matrix code may be captured by a matrix code reader in order to initiate performance of the interactive activity. In some implementations, the content may be a sporting event and capture of the matrix code may initiate performance of an activity corresponding to a fantasy sporting event league associated with the sporting event. In various implementations, the matrix code reader's initiation of performance of the interactive activity related to the content may utilize one or more other electronic devices located in a user location.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以生成包括用于执行与内容相关的交互活动的信息的矩阵代码,将矩阵代码与内容相结合,并将矩阵代码和内容的组合发送到显示设备。 随后,显示的矩阵代码可以由矩阵代码读取器捕获,以便发起交互活动的执行。 在一些实现中,内容可以是运动事件,并且矩阵代码的捕获可以发起与体育赛事相关联的幻想运动事件联赛对应的活动的表现。 在各种实现中,矩阵码阅读器启动与内容相关的交互活动的性能可以利用位于用户位置的一个或多个其他电子设备。

    Broadcast communication system and method for providing users with information associated with a geographical area
    9.
    发明授权
    Broadcast communication system and method for providing users with information associated with a geographical area 有权
    用于向用户提供与地理区域相关联的信息的广播通信系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08175513B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-08

    申请号:US13100266

    申请日:2011-05-03

    Inventor: David A. Kummer

    Abstract: A method is presented for providing information associated with a geographical area to users of broadcast communication receivers. The information, as well as an indication of the geographical area associated with the information, are transmitted to, and received by, each of the broadcast communication receivers. In each of the receivers, the indication of the geographical area is compared with a geographic code associated with, and stored within, the receiver. Each of the receivers also provides at least one alert to a user of the respective broadcast communication receiver if the geographic area is located on a travel vector of the respective broadcast communication receiver indicated by the geographical code.

    Abstract translation: 呈现用于向广播通信接收机的用户提供与地理区域相关联的信息的方法。 信息以及与信息相关联的地理区域的指示被发送到每个广播通信接收机并由其接收。 在每个接收机中,将地理区域的指示与与接收机相关联并存储在接收机内的地理码进行比较。 如果地理区域位于由地理代码指示的相应的广播通信接收机的行进向量上,则每个接收机还向相应广播通信接收机的用户提供至少一个警报。

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