公开(公告)号：US08725398B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13468804

申请日：2012-05-10

Applicant: Paul D. Marko

Inventor： Paul D. Marko

IPC: G06G7/70 ,  G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0133 ,  G08G1/0141 ,  G08G1/091 ,  G08G1/096716 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096775

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved traffic flow reporting (e.g., system bandwidth conservation and timely traffic flow updates) using in-vehicle devices, service hub, and communications system for transmitting aggregated traffic flow data to the vehicles. In-vehicle devices store data relating to monitored segments of roadways (e.g., segment identifiers or location codes and designated range(s) of speed), and send messages to the hub when current vehicle speed is not within a selected range designated for the current segment of roadway where the vehicle is located. Vehicles can be configured to send messages based on various criteria. A selected vehicle or group of vehicles can be commanded to send a message to the hub. The hub provides updated traffic flow data based on the messages to the communications system for transmission to the vehicles.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于使用车载设备，服务集线器和通信系统来改进业务流量报告（例如，系统带宽保护和及时的业务流更新），用于向车辆发送聚合业务流数据。 车内设备存储与被监控的道路段有关的数据（例如，段标识符或位置代码和指定的速度范围），并且当当前车辆速度不在为当前所指定的选定范围内时，向轮毂发送消息 车辆所在的道路段。 车辆可以配置为根据各种标准发送消息。 可选择选定的车辆或一组车辆向轮毂发送消息。 集线器基于向通信系统的消息提供更新的业务流数据，以传输到车辆。

公开(公告)号：US08667344B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13618906

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Paul D. Marko

Inventor： Paul D. Marko

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: H04L1/0059 ,  H03M13/23 ,  H03M13/27 ,  H03M13/2936 ,  H03M13/3761 ,  H03M13/6362 ,  H04L1/0041 ,  H04L1/0054 ,  H04L1/0057 ,  H04L1/0065 ,  H04L1/0068 ,  H04L1/0071 ,  H04L1/0656 ,  H04L1/08

Abstract: A method and apparatus encode a source data stream via convolutional encoding or selected encoding scheme. Plural encoded data streams are interleaved and transmitted on a transmission channel. Data groups generated via convolutional or selected encoding are interleaved via time-interleaving functions to disperse selected bits within data groups, bits in between data groups, and bits in selected sets of data groups to facilitate reconstruction of the source data stream from at least a portion of the interleaved data stream received on at least one transmission channel. Subsets of bits of data groups are selected to allow reconstruction of the source data stream from more than one of plural transmission channels using a minimum number of subsets. Multiple combinations of subsets can be received on both transmission channels to reconstruct the source data stream following blockage of one channel.

Abstract translation: 一种通过卷积编码或选择的编码方案对源数据流进行编码的方法和装置。 多个编码数据流被交织并在传输信道上传输。 通过卷积或选择的编码生成的数据组经由时间交织功能进行交织，以分散数据组内的选定位，数据组之间的位，以及所选择的数据组组中的位，以便于从至少一部分重建源数据流 在至少一个传输信道上接收的交错数据流。 选择数据组的位的子集以允许使用最小数量的子集从多个传输信道中的多于一个重建源数据流。 可以在两个传输信道上接收子集的多个组合，以在一个信道被阻塞之后重构源数据流。

公开(公告)号：US20130309986A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13982949

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Stuart Anderson Cox ,  Paul D. Marko

Inventor： Stuart Anderson Cox ,  Paul D. Marko

IPC: H04J1/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/55 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4392 ,  H04N21/8113 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A system and method provide an enhanced listening experience for a user of a radio receiver or other device that receives broadcast or streamed content having a plurality of program channels. The method and system buffer designated channels at the receiver and, when switching among channels, play back the buffered designated channels during reception from a selected point therein depending on the channel or other criteria. When switching to a different channel during reception, a user is able to hear content in a buffered program channel with music from the start of a song, for example, whereas content in a channel with news, talk radio, or live sports is played back from live reception, even though the content segments are transmitted at different start times relative to their selected times for playback following a channel change. User controls allow navigation among buffered designated channels during reception.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法为接收具有多个节目频道的广播或流式内容的无线电接收机或其他设备的用户提供增强的收听体验。 该方法和系统缓冲器在接收机处指定信道，并且在信道之间切换时，根据信道或其他标准，在接收期间从其中的选定点播放缓冲的指定信道。 当在接收期间切换到不同的频道时，用户能够听到来自歌曲开头的音乐的缓冲节目频道中的内容，而播放具有新闻，谈话广播或现场直播的频道中的内容 即使内容片段相对于其选择的时间在不同的开始时间被发送，以便在频道改变之后进行播放。 用户控制允许在接收期间在缓冲的指定通道之间导航。

公开(公告)号：US08544038B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US12000198

申请日：2007-12-10

Applicant: Paul D. Marko

Inventor： Paul D. Marko

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N21/4331 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04L65/4015 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/604 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for receiving a broadcast comprising a plurality of program channels and generating a playback stream using at least one of a buffered program channel and stored indexed content (e.g., commercials, programs, songs) for insertion. Control data controls which receivers insert which indexed content and when the indexed content is inserted into a received program channel, allowing for playback of songs from playlists, tiered subscription services, and sponsorship of broadcast program channels to provide market-directed content to selected receivers and listeners. Buffer management operations prevent uncontrolled buffer growth and commercial content avoidance through rapid channel changes.

公开(公告)号：US08275005B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12457023

申请日：2009-05-29

Applicant: Paul D. Marko ,  Craig P. Wadin

Inventor： Paul D. Marko ,  Craig P. Wadin

IPC: H04J3/04

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04H20/10 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a receiver unit in a digital broadcast system for receiving a broadcast signal comprising content segments and control data, and generating an output signal using the content segments and previously stored content segments. The previously stored content segments are retrieved from a local memory device using the control data and inserted among the received content segments.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于接收包括内容段和控制数据的广播信号的数字广播系统中的接收机单元，以及使用内容片段和先前存储的内容片段生成输出信号。 先前存储的内容片段使用控制数据从本地存储器件检索并插入到所接收的内容片段中。

公开(公告)号：US08054968B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US11379040

申请日：2006-04-17

Applicant: Hien D. Ma ,  Argy Petros ,  Stelios Patsiokas ,  Paul D. Marko ,  Kenneth Lerner ,  Frank Falcone

Inventor： Hien D. Ma ,  Argy Petros ,  Stelios Patsiokas ,  Paul D. Marko ,  Kenneth Lerner ,  Frank Falcone

IPC: H04K1/06 ,  G06F5/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: G11B20/00724 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F17/16 ,  G07F17/305 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/0021 ,  G11B20/0071 ,  G11B20/10527 ,  H04H60/22 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H2201/19 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L2463/101

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for deciphering recorded digital audio signals and using a smart card to pay for deciphering. Encrypted digital audio signals are recorded onto a recording medium, such as a compact disc or the like. When the user desires to listen to the recording, the encrypted recording is inserted into a player/recorder and a prepaid smart card is inserted into a smart card reader connected to the player/recorder. The smart card reader deducts a predetermined value from the card before allowing the player/recorder to decipher the encrypted recording, and record the deciphered audio onto a recording medium for playback.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于解密记录的数字音频信号并使用智能卡来支付解密的装置和方法。 加密的数字音频信号被记录在诸如光盘等的记录介质上。 当用户希望收听录音时，将加密录音插入播放器/录像机，并将预付费智能卡插入连接到播放器/录像机的智能卡读卡器。 智能卡读卡器在允许播放器/记录器解密加密记录之前从卡中扣除预定值，并将解密的音频记录到记录介质上用于回放。

公开(公告)号：US07822381B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US11892475

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: G. David Mantel ,  Paul D. Marko

Inventor： G. David Mantel ,  Paul D. Marko

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04H60/375 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  H04H20/106

Abstract: A system is provided for generating a remapped audio stream at digital audio broadcast radios from a first audio stream using content insertion to allow tiered subscription services. A remapped audio stream is rebranded by extracting segments from the first audio stream relating to channel identification segments and disk jockey talking segments and replacing them with stored audio items (e.g., commercials, different channel identification segments and different disk jockey talking segments). Stored audio items for insertion are broadcast to the radios with messages for controlling the scheduling of insertion at the radios, and the storage and deletion of these audio segments at the radios. Stored audio items and messages can be sent using a different, localized broadcast system from that used to transmit the source audio stream to permit market-specific commercial insertion. Group file format for delivery permits intermittently used radios to receive the stored audio items and messages.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用内容插入从第一音频流在数字音频广播无线电处产生重新映射的音频流以允许分层订阅服务的系统。 重新映射的音频流通过从与信道标识段和磁盘骑师谈话段相关的第一音频流中提取段来重新标记，并用存储的音频项（例如，广告，不同的信道标识段和不同的磁盘骑师谈话段）来替换它们。 用于插入的存储的音频项目被广播到具有消息的无线电装置，用于控制在无线电装置处的插入调度，以及在无线电装置处存储和删除这些音频段。 可以使用与用于传送源音频流的不同的本地化广播系统来发送存储的音频项目和消息，以允许市场特定的商业插入。 用于传送的组文件格式允许间歇性使用的无线电接收存储的音频项目和消息。

公开(公告)号：US20090061762A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12289085

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Stelios Patsiokas ,  Paul D. Marko ,  Robert Acker ,  Kenneth Lerner ,  Frank Falcone ,  Gary Parsons

Inventor： Stelios Patsiokas ,  Paul D. Marko ,  Robert Acker ,  Kenneth Lerner ,  Frank Falcone ,  Gary Parsons

IPC: H04H20/74

CPC classification number: H04H60/63 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/12 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04H60/16 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/74 ,  H04H2201/19

Abstract: A system and method for time-shifting a live broadcast, and facilitating the purchase of live or time-shifted broadcast content. The device records broadcast content being listened to by user, which gives the user the option to replay content. The device and method also provides a preview service that allows the user to experience fresh media content on a regular basis, even where a live signal is not available. The broadcast source broadcasts new content on a regular basis to avoid providing users with stale content. The user identifies content using the device and data is stored that corresponds to the identified content. The broadcast source or a third-party content provider uses the corresponding data to provide the identified content to the user. In addition to audio content, the device also provides and facilitates the acquisition of video, graphics, text or any other media content.

Abstract translation: 一种用于实时播放时移的系统和方法，以及促进实时或时移广播内容的购买。 设备记录用户正在收听的广播内容，这给用户重播内容的选项。 该设备和方法还提供预览服务，其允许用户定期体验新鲜的媒体内容，即使在实时信号不可用的情况下也是如此。 广播源定期广播新内容，以避免向用户提供陈旧的内容。 用户使用设备识别内容，并且存储与所识别的内容相对应的数据。 广播源或第三方内容提供商使用相应的数据来向用户提供所识别的内容。 除了音频内容之外，该设备还提供并且便于获取视频，图形，文本或任何其他媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20080162358A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11647572

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Stelios Patsiokas ,  Paul D. Marko ,  Gary Morse

Inventor： Stelios Patsiokas ,  Paul D. Marko ,  Gary Morse

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10

Abstract: Disclosed are a device and method for securely storing and organizing SDARS content on a portable player. SDARS audio content is stored on a private partition of the device not available to a client PC. Shadow files are stored on a public partition of the device. The shadow files contain metadata related to the corresponding SDARS audio and a reference to the SDARS audio on the private partition. Playlists can be organized on the device intermixing stored SDARS content with DRM and non-DRM protected media content. Downloading of purchased or subscription-based media files based on observed or received SDARS content is facilitated. Digital Rights Management features are included to control authorized actions with respect to SDARS content. Firmware updates are performed using encrypted firmware unique to the particular device to thwart firmware hacking.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在便携式播放器上安全地存储和组织SDARS内容的装置和方法。 SDARS音频内容存储在客户端PC不可用的设备的专用分区上。 影子文件存储在设备的公共分区上。 影子文件包含与相应SDARS音频相关的元数据以及专用分区上SDARS音频的引用。 播放列表可以在设备上组织存储的SDARS内容与DRM和非DRM保护的媒体内容。 基于观察或接收的SDARS内容下载购买或基于订阅的媒体文件。 包括数字版权管理功能，用于控制有关SDARS内容的授权操作。 使用特定设备特有的加密固件来执行固件更新以阻止固件黑客攻击。

公开(公告)号：US06686880B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US09695315

申请日：2000-10-25

Applicant: Paul D. Marko ,  Craig P. Wadin

Inventor： Paul D. Marko ,  Craig P. Wadin

IPC: G01S302

CPC classification number: H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04H60/53 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a digital broadcast system and receivers therein which are configured to allow the use of a reverse channel for transmitting responses to broadcast messages. The digital broadcast system is configured to receive requests for information from a mobile platform device (e.g., a GPS receiver) and broadcast information request messages. The receivers are configured to receive a broadcast information request message and communicate with a telematics-enabled device in a mobile platform such as a cellular telephone to initiate a transmission of a response message therefrom.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及数字广播系统和其中的接收机，其被配置为允许使用反向信道来发送对广播消息的响应。 数字广播系统被配置为从移动平台设备（例如，GPS接收机）和广播信息请求消息接收关于信息的请求。 接收机被配置为接收广播信息请求消息，并且与例如蜂窝电话的移动平台中的具有远程信息处理能力的设备进行通信，以从其发起响应消息的发送。