公开(公告)号：US20140229964A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13763319

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Hayden Waisanen ,  Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N21/25

CPC classification number: H04N21/251 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/475

Abstract: System and methods for providing access to particular media content. First media content may be output for presentation by a display device. Second media content other than the first media content may be monitored. A determination may be made as to whether the second media content has a priority greater than the first media content. Access to the second media content for presentation by the display device may be provided.

Abstract translation: 用于提供对特定媒体内容的访问的系统和方法。 可以输出第一媒体内容以供显示设备呈现。 可以监视除第一媒体内容之外的第二媒体内容。 可以确定第二媒体内容是否具有比第一媒体内容大的优先权。 可以提供对由显示设备呈现的第二媒体内容的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20170289637A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15622954

申请日：2017-06-14

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/431

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/462

Abstract: A content selection menu is generated and provided to a user. The content selection menu includes a plurality of audiovisual (AV) programs that are provided for user selection. The AV programs may be positioned in the content selection menu in accordance with their associated score for content attributes. Upon providing the content selection to a user, the user may select a program for viewing or the user may indicate interest in a program. If the user indicates interest in a program a second content selection menu is generated based at least in part on the attributes of the program of interest.

公开(公告)号：US20160037236A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14449013

申请日：2014-07-31

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  Omar A. Khan

IPC: H04N21/8545 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/431 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/8153

Abstract: Various embodiments facilitate the creation and presentation of a virtual entertainment world. In one embodiment, the virtual entertainment world is created to help a user find and watch content. The virtual entertainment world includes various environments, including a virtual program guide, a virtual viewing environment, and a concession environment. The virtual program guide provides a starting point for users to easily and efficiently find content. The virtual viewing environment provides an immersive environment for users to watch content. The concession environment provides a convenient location where users may make purchases.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例有助于虚拟娱乐世界的创建和呈现。 在一个实施例中，创建虚拟娱乐世界以帮助用户查找和观看内容。 虚拟娱乐界包括各种环境，包括虚拟节目指南，虚拟观看环境和特许环境。 虚拟节目指南为用户提供了轻松高效地查找内容的起点。 虚拟观看环境为用户观看内容提供了沉浸式的环境。 特许经营环境提供方便的位置，用户可以进行购买。

公开(公告)号：US20140372208A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US13916922

申请日：2013-06-13

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0251

Abstract: A targeted advertising method is presented here. The method receives, at a targeted advertising management system, an incident report for a user. The incident report indicates an event occurrence that involves the user. The method continues by obtaining advertisement blackout criteria based on the event occurrence, and communicating the advertisement blackout criteria to a presentation device associated with the user.

Abstract translation: 这里介绍一种有针对性的广告方法。 该方法在目标广告管理系统处接收用户的事件报告。 事件报告指示涉及用户的事件发生。 该方法通过基于事件发生获得广告中断标准并将广告中断标准传送到与用户相关联的呈现设备来继续。

公开(公告)号：US20170339452A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15662135

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  David A. Kummer ,  Kranti Kilaru ,  William N. Moran ,  Jason Anguiano

IPC: H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/418

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for creating a customer-specific encryption key for encrypting digital information. The encryption key may be based on a customer number and may be associated with several devices such that the devices may encrypt and decrypt the digital information. Because each device may have the same encryption key, the encrypted data may be encrypted by a first device, transferred from the first device to a second device and decrypted and read by the second device. Thus, encrypted digital information may be shared between devices that generate a customer-specific encryption key from a common customer number. In one embodiment, the customer-specific encryption key may be utilized by a set-top box of a television system to encrypt and decrypt a digitally recorded television program.

公开(公告)号：US09769517B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US15195720

申请日：2016-06-28

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  David A. Kummer ,  Kranti Kilaru ,  William N. Moran ,  Jason Anguiano

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for creating a customer-specific encryption key for encrypting digital information. The encryption key may be based on a customer number and may be associated with several devices such that the devices may encrypt and decrypt the digital information. Because each device may have the same encryption key, the encrypted data may be encrypted by a first device, transferred from the first device to a second device and decrypted and read by the second device. Thus, encrypted digital information may be shared between devices that generate a customer-specific encryption key from a common customer number. In one embodiment, the customer-specific encryption key may be utilized by a set-top box of a television system to encrypt and decrypt a digitally recorded television program.

公开(公告)号：US09712882B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14697399

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/462

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/462

Abstract: A content selection menu is generated and provided to a user. The content selection menu includes a plurality of audiovisual (AV) programs that are provided for user selection. The AV programs may be positioned in the content selection menu in accordance with their associated score for content attributes. Upon providing the content selection to a user, the user may select a program for viewing or the user may indicate interest in a program. If the user indicates interest in a program a second content selection menu is generated based at least in part on the attributes of the program of interest.

公开(公告)号：US20150296236A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14749405

申请日：2015-06-24

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/418

CPC classification number: H04N21/2541 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/6547

Abstract: One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for sharing a purchased pay-per-view (PPV) event over a plurality of set-top boxes (STB). Thus, a PPV event purchased through one STB may be viewed through every STB associated with the customer ID number of the purchaser, including an STB located in a separate location from the PPV purchaser. The customer information used to locate the STBs associated with the customer ID may be retrieved from a database or may be provided by a billing site. Providing for the purchaser to view the PPV event on several STBs may allow the customer of the PPV service maximum access to the purchased PPV event.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例采用用于在多个机顶盒（STB）上共享购买的按次付费（PPV）事件的方法和装置的形式。 因此，可以通过与购买者的客户ID号码相关联的每个STB来查看通过一个STB购买的PPV事件，包括位于与PPV购买者分离的位置的STB。 用于定位与客户ID相关联的STB的客户信息可以从数据库中检索，或者可以由计费站点提供。 提供购买者在多个机顶盒上查看PPV事件可以允许客户的PPV服务最大限度地访问所购买的PPV事件。

公开(公告)号：US09900638B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US14749405

申请日：2015-06-24

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/258

CPC classification number: H04N21/2541 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/6547

Abstract: One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for sharing a purchased pay-per-view (PPV) event over a plurality of set-top boxes (STB). Thus, a PPV event purchased through one STB may be viewed through every STB associated with the customer ID number of the purchaser, including an STB located in a separate location from the PPV purchaser. The customer information used to locate the STBs associated with the customer ID may be retrieved from a database or may be provided by a billing site. Providing for the purchaser to view the PPV event on several STBs may allow the customer of the PPV service maximum access to the purchased PPV event.

公开(公告)号：US09560103B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US13927263

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  Omar A. Khan

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L65/601

Abstract: A segment is defined in an item of media content. A first file is received that includes content to be added to the segment. A second file is received that includes depth information related to the first file. The depth information is used to extract, from the first file, the content to be added to the segment. The extracted content is added to the media segment.

Abstract translation: 在媒体内容的项目中定义段。 收到包含要添加到片段的内容的第一个文件。 接收到包括与第一文件相关的深度信息的第二文件。 深度信息用于从第一个文件中提取要添加到段的内容。 提取的内容被添加到媒体段。