公开(公告)号：US09154721B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US12411521

申请日：2009-03-26

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide techniques for a DVR to utilize the same data stream to record multiple events with adjacent time slots simultaneously. A DVR is configured to recognize when two recording timers for programs on the same channel overlap. Content for each program may be stored in separate event files on the DVR or the content in one event file may be linked with the content in another event file. Thus, overlapping content may be accessed through either of the event files.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的各种实施例提供了用于DVR利用相同数据流同时记录具有相邻时隙的多个事件的技术。 配置DVR以识别同一频道上的程序的两个记录定时器何时重叠。 每个程序的内容可以存储在DVR上的单独的事件文件中，或者一个事件文件中的内容可以与另一个事件文件中的内容链接。 因此，可以通过任一事件文件来访问重叠的内容。

公开(公告)号：US20120158536A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12970463

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0631

Abstract: Identifying content purchasing options based on user preferences is described. In one aspect, a system receives user content preferences. Multiple content packages associated with a content provider are identified such that the content packages include at least a portion of the user content preferences. The system identifies any user content preferences missing from each of the multiple content packages. Based on the identified content packages and the user content preferences, a listing of content purchasing options is generated that is appropriate for the user. The listing of content purchasing options also includes any user content preferences missing from each of the multiple content packages.

Abstract translation: 描述基于用户偏好来识别内容购买选项。 在一个方面，系统接收用户内容偏好。 识别与内容提供商相关联的多个内容包，使得内容包包括用户内容偏好的至少一部分。 系统识别每个多个内容包中缺少的任何用户内容首选项。 基于所识别的内容包和用户内容偏好，生成适合于用户的内容购买选项的列表。 内容购买选项的列表还包括从多个内容包中的每一个丢失的任何用户内容偏好。

公开(公告)号：US20120158769A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12969579

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/634 ,  G06F16/68

Abstract: Distributing and identifying music is described. In one aspect, multiple music tracks are received by a music receiver from a music content provider. At least a portion of the music tracks are played in a geographic area near the music receiver. A report is generated that identifies music tracks played in the geographic area and a time associated with playing each music track. The report is then communicated to the music content provider.

Abstract translation: 描述了分发和识别音乐。 在一个方面，由音乐接收器从音乐内容提供商接收多个音乐曲目。 音乐轨道的至少一部分在音乐接收器附近的地理区域中播放。 生成一个报告，用于识别在地理区域播放的音乐曲目和播放每个音乐曲目的时间。 然后将该报告传送给音乐内容提供商。

公开(公告)号：US08245253B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12969576

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton ,  Aaron Thomas Dobberstein

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton ,  Aaron Thomas Dobberstein

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/8113 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Displaying music information associated with a television program is described. In one aspect, a television program is received that contains at least one music track. Information associated with the music track is identified and a request is received from a user to display music information associated with the television program. In response to the user request, a list is generated that identifies the music track in the television program.

Abstract translation: 描述与电视节目相关联的音乐信息的显示。 一方面，接收包含至少一个音乐轨道的电视节目。 识别与音乐轨道相关联的信息，并且从用户接收到请求以显示与电视节目相关联的音乐信息。 响应于用户请求，生成识别电视节目中的音乐曲目的列表。

公开(公告)号：US20120181329A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13007317

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton ,  David S. Atkinson

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton ,  David S. Atkinson

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/1417 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N13/211 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/334 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N2013/0081

Abstract: A method for processing a matrix barcode displayed in three dimensions to extract data represented thereby involves capturing the component images of the three-dimensional representation. The method includes receiving a first component image of the matrix barcode and receiving a second component image of the matrix barcode as the two images are displayed on a display device. After the two images have been received, the first component image and the second component image of the matrix barcode are captured on an image capture device. Then depth information between elements of the matrix barcode presented in the first and second component images is determined and additional data represented in such depth information is extracted.

Abstract translation: 用于处理以三维显示的矩阵条形码以提取由其表示的数据的方法涉及捕获三维表示的分量图像。 该方法包括当显示设备上显示两个图像时，接收矩阵条形码的第一分量图像并接收矩阵条形码的第二分量图像。 在接收到两个图像之后，矩阵条形码的第一分量图像和第二分量图像被捕获在图像捕获装置上。 然后确定呈现在第一和第二分量图像中的矩阵条形码的元素之间的深度信息，并且提取在这样的深度信息中表示的附加数据。

公开(公告)号：US20120168510A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12984385

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: G06K7/016 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0282 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: An electronic device identifies that it will transmit a matrix code to a display. Then, the device may transmit a signal to a matrix code reader. The signal instructs the reader to perform a matrix code capture action such as playing an alert, powering an optical reader, launching a capture application, and so on. The device may evaluate one or more conditions before transmitting and the reader may evaluate one or more conditions before performing the action. The device may transmit the signal to any reader within a communication range, only to readers on a matrix code reader list, and so on. Additionally, a reader may transmit a confirmation message to the device when the reader captures a matrix code after receiving a related signal confirming that the matrix code was captured successfully.

Abstract translation: 电子设备识别它将向显示器发送矩阵码。 然后，设备可以将信号发送到矩阵码读取器。 信号指示读取器执行矩阵代码捕获动作，例如播放警报，为光学读取器供电，启动捕获应用程序等。 设备可以在发送之前评估一个或多个条件，并且读者可以在执行动作之前评估一个或多个条件。 该设备可以将信号发送到通信范围内的任何读取器，仅向矩阵代码读取器列表上的读取器等发送。 此外，当读取器在接收到确认矩阵代码被成功捕获的相关信号之后捕获矩阵代码时，读取器可以向设备发送确认消息。

公开(公告)号：US08534540B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13007317

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton ,  David S. Atkinson

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton ,  David S. Atkinson

IPC: G06K13/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/1417 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N13/211 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/334 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N2013/0081

Abstract: A method for processing a matrix barcode displayed in three dimensions to extract data represented thereby involves capturing the component images of the three-dimensional representation. The method includes receiving a first component image of the matrix barcode and receiving a second component image of the matrix barcode as the two images are displayed on a display device. After the two images have been received, the first component image and the second component image of the matrix barcode are captured on an image capture device. Then depth information between elements of the matrix barcode presented in the first and second component images is determined and additional data represented in such depth information is extracted.

Abstract translation: 用于处理以三维显示的矩阵条形码以提取由其表示的数据的方法涉及捕获三维表示的分量图像。 该方法包括当显示设备上显示两个图像时，接收矩阵条形码的第一分量图像并接收矩阵条形码的第二分量图像。 在接收到两个图像之后，矩阵条形码的第一分量图像和第二分量图像被捕获在图像捕获装置上。 然后确定呈现在第一和第二分量图像中的矩阵条形码的元素之间的深度信息，并且提取在这样的深度信息中表示的附加数据。

公开(公告)号：US08408466B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12984385

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0282 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: An electronic device identifies that it will transmit a matrix code to a display. Then, the device may transmit a signal to a matrix code reader. The signal instructs the reader to perform a matrix code capture action such as playing an alert, powering an optical reader, launching a capture application, and so on. The device may evaluate one or more conditions before transmitting and the reader may evaluate one or more conditions before performing the action. The device may transmit the signal to any reader within a communication range, only to readers on a matrix code reader list, and so on. Additionally, a reader may transmit a confirmation message to the device when the reader captures a matrix code after receiving a related signal confirming that the matrix code was captured successfully.

Abstract translation: 电子设备识别它将向显示器发送矩阵码。 然后，设备可以将信号发送到矩阵码读取器。 信号指示读取器执行矩阵代码捕获动作，例如播放警报，为光学读取器供电，启动捕获应用程序等。 设备可以在发送之前评估一个或多个条件，并且读者可以在执行动作之前评估一个或多个条件。 该设备可以将信号发送到通信范围内的任何读取器，仅向矩阵代码读取器列表上的读取器等发送。 此外，当读取器在接收到确认矩阵代码被成功捕获的相关信号之后捕获矩阵代码时，读取器可以向设备发送确认消息。

公开(公告)号：US20120159535A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12969576

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton ,  Aaron Thomas Dobberstein

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton ,  Aaron Thomas Dobberstein

IPC: H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/80

CPC classification number: H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/8113 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Displaying music information associated with a television program is described. In one aspect, a television program is received that contains at least one music track. Information associated with the music track is identified and a request is received from a user to display music information associated with the television program. In response to the user request, a list is generated that identifies the music track in the television program.

Abstract translation: 描述与电视节目相关联的音乐信息的显示。 一方面，接收包含至少一个音乐轨道的电视节目。 识别与音乐轨道相关联的信息，并且从用户接收到请求以显示与电视节目相关联的音乐信息。 响应于用户请求，生成识别电视节目中的音乐曲目的列表。

公开(公告)号：US20100247067A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12411521

申请日：2009-03-26

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: H04N5/91

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide techniques for a DVR to utilize the same data stream to record multiple events with adjacent time slots simultaneously. A DVR is configured to recognize when two recording timers for programs on the same channel overlap. Content for each program may be stored in separate event files on the DVR or the content in one event file may be linked with the content in another event file. Thus, overlapping content may be accessed through either of the event files.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的各种实施例提供了用于DVR利用相同数据流同时记录具有相邻时隙的多个事件的技术。 配置DVR以识别同一频道上的程序的两个记录定时器何时重叠。 每个程序的内容可以存储在DVR上的单独的事件文件中，或者一个事件文件中的内容可以与另一个事件文件中的内容链接。 因此，可以通过任一事件文件来访问重叠的内容。