公开(公告)号：US20100289954A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12464652

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Marc Sullivan ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

Inventor： Marc Sullivan ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

IPC: H04N9/475 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/439

Abstract: A method for providing audio portions of broadcast television signals is disclosed. A television signal is buffered by a multimedia client. In response to a user request, audio data may be obtained from a service provider and sent back to the multimedia client using a network back-channel. The obtained audio data may be synchronized with a video portion of the television signal and output to an audio device, while the television signal is output to a display device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供广播电视信号的音频部分的方法。 电视信号由多媒体客户端缓存。 响应于用户请求，可以从服务提供商获得音频数据，并使用网络后向信道发送回多媒体客户端。 获得的音频数据可以与电视信号的视频部分同步并输出到音频设备，而电视信号被输出到显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100235872A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12404765

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: MARC SULLIVAN ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

Inventor： MARC SULLIVAN ,  Keith Crowe ,  James Pratt

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/64792 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/440227 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor having a controller to allocate between a video and audio quality in an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) presentation and to utilize a resultant bandwidth as a result of allocation to enhance an audio or video quality in the IPTV presentation in response to a user selection among levels of video quality and audio quality. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 结合本公开的教导的系统可以包括例如具有控制器的媒体处理器，该控制器在互联网协议电视（IPTV）呈现中的视频和音频质量之间进行分配，并且由于分配到 响应于用户在视频质量和音频质量的级别中的选择来增强IPTV呈现中的音频或视频质量。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20100082712A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12234909

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Miles Pierce

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Miles Pierce

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/489 ,  G06F16/487

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for location and time based media retrieval. A media file of an event recorded through a multimedia recording device is retrieved. The location of the multimedia recording device is determined. A temporal measurement associated with the event is also determined. The location and the temporal measurement are associated with the media file. The media file may be searchable via the location and the temporal measurement.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和计算机可读介质提供基于位置和时间的媒体检索。 检索通过多媒体记录装置记录的事件的媒体文件。 确定多媒体记录装置的位置。 还确定与事件相关联的时间测量。 位置和时间测量与媒体文件相关联。 可以通过位置和时间测量来搜索媒体文件。

公开(公告)号：US20100050270A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12195269

申请日：2008-08-20

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Steven M. Belz ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Steven M. Belz ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: H04K1/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/102 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04L63/0876

Abstract: A disclosed method for controlling access to content provided by a multimedia content delivery network includes detecting a remote control signal, determining identification information and action information in the remote control signal, generating a CPE code based on a combination of the identification and action information, and performing a content control action based on the CPE code. The identification information may indicate a setting of a switch of the remote control device or a user of the remote control device. Generating the CPE code may include generating a first CPE code when the identification information indicates a first user and generating a different CPE code when the identification information indicates a second user. Generating the CPE code may still further include accessing parental control restrictions associated with a user or user class indicated by the identification information and generating a CPE code in compliance with the parental control restrictions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制对由多媒体内容传送网络提供的内容的访问的公开方法，包括：检测远程控制信号，确定遥控信号中的识别信息和动作信息，基于识别和动作信息的组合生成CPE码;以及 基于CPE代码执行内容控制动作。 识别信息可以指示远程控制设备的开关或遥控设备的用户的设置。 生成CPE代码可以包括当标识信息指示第一用户时生成第一CPE代码，并且当识别信息指示第二用户时生成不同的CPE代码。 生成CPE代码还可以进一步包括访问与由标识信息指示的用户或用户类相关联的家长控制限制，并根据父母控制限制生成CPE代码。

公开(公告)号：US07587492B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11193079

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Bill Dyck ,  James Pratt ,  Greg Siino

Inventor： Bill Dyck ,  James Pratt ,  Greg Siino

IPC: G06F15/173 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/5088

Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the invention is a method for enabling dynamic performance management for virtual servers. The method can include automatically detecting when a first physical server is operating beyond a threshold. Note that a plurality of virtual servers is operating on the first physical server. Also, it can be automatically determined which virtual server of the plurality of virtual servers is associated with the first physical server operating beyond the threshold. The virtual server associated with the first physical server operating beyond the threshold can be automatically moved to a second physical server to operate thereon.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例是用于实现虚拟服务器的动态性能管理的方法。 该方法可以包括自动检测第一物理服务器何时运行超过阈值。 注意，在第一物理服务器上操作多个虚拟服务器。 而且，可以自动确定多个虚拟服务器中的哪个虚拟服务器与超出阈值的第一物理服务器相关联。 与超过阈值的第一物理服务器相关联的虚拟服务器可以被自动移动到第二物理服务器以在其上操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090187955A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12017257

申请日：2008-01-21

Applicant: Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt

Inventor： Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44245 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A disclosed computer program product includes computer executable instructions, stored on a computer readable medium, for allocating bandwidth among various network provided communication services. The executable instructions include instructions to process a subscriber request to specify a bandwidth allocation, determine a multimedia bandwidth allocation indicative of bandwidth allocated to multimedia content, and generate a multimedia content request. The multimedia content request is influenced by the multimedia bandwidth allocation. In some embodiments, for example, the multimedia content request includes multimedia bandwidth information determined at least in part by the multimedia bandwidth allocation. The multimedia bandwidth information may indicate the bandwidth available for multimedia content, which may be determined from the multimedia bandwidth allocation less any bandwidth allocated to or otherwise consumed by other multimedia layers. In these embodiments, a multimedia delivery server may determine how much bandwidth to allocate to the requested multimedia content from information contained in the request itself.

Abstract translation: 公开的计算机程序产品包括存储在计算机可读介质上的计算机可执行指令，用于在各种网络提供的通信服务之间分配带宽。 可执行指令包括处理订户请求以指定带宽分配的指令，确定指示分配给多媒体内容的带宽的多媒体带宽分配，以及生成多媒体内容请求。 多媒体内容请求受多媒体带宽分配的影响。 在一些实施例中，例如，多媒体内容请求包括至少部分地由多媒体带宽分配确定的多媒体带宽信息。 多媒体带宽信息可以指示可用于多媒体内容的带宽，其可以从多媒体带宽分配中确定分配给其他多媒体层分配给或以其他方式消耗的任何带宽。 在这些实施例中，多媒体传送服务器可以根据包含在请求本身中的信息来确定要分配给所请求的多媒体内容的带宽。

公开(公告)号：US20070101204A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11263147

申请日：2005-10-31

Applicant: Justin Chen ,  James Pratt ,  Greg Siino

Inventor： Justin Chen ,  James Pratt ,  Greg Siino

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: A method and system for providing customer service information provide a central database containing software modules for tasks and services and configurations for the modules. Information is received specifying a procedure to be carried out. Software modules relating to tasks forming part of the procedure are invoked, and the information indicative of appropriate configurations for the specified procedure is passed to the software modules. The software modules access the configurations, and instantiate operational tasks applying the configurations. The operational tasks are consolidated into an operational procedure, and the operational procedure is provided to an operative.

Abstract translation: 用于提供客户服务信息的方法和系统提供包含用于模块的任务和服务和配置的软件模块的中央数据库。 收到指定要执行的程序的信息。 调用与形成过程一部分的任务有关的软件模块，并将指定过程的适当配置的信息传递给软件模块。 软件模块访问配置，并实例化应用配置的操作任务。 操作任务被合并为一个操作程序，操作程序提供给一个操作员。

公开(公告)号：US07111731B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10757744

申请日：2004-01-15

Applicant: Michael James Pratt ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Joseph W. Christensen

Inventor： Michael James Pratt ,  Scott Kendrick Warner ,  Joseph W. Christensen

IPC: A63B55/00 ,  A45F3/04 ,  A45C5/06

CPC classification number: A45C5/06 ,  A45F3/04 ,  A63B55/20 ,  Y10S150/90

Abstract: A pocket closure device for facilitating retention of and access to items placed in a pocket. Specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise an elongate resilient member disposed along a pocket and attached to a front panel of the pocket and to an outer surface of a bag. The elongate resilient member acts to bias the front panel against the outer surface of the bag such that the panel may be quickly and effectively accessed in a single movement. The biased nature of the front panel of the pocket also enables quick and automatic closure of the pocket to secure pocket contents.

公开(公告)号：US2119287A

公开(公告)日：1938-05-31

申请号：US10646736

申请日：1936-10-19

Applicant: JAMES PRATT ROBERT

Inventor： JAMES PRATT ROBERT

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/0496 ,  B60C23/0422 ,  Y10T137/3662 ,  Y10T137/9138

公开(公告)号：US09679470B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US12464630

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

Inventor： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N21/42226

Abstract: A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a new remote controlled device is disclosed. A digital image of the new device is generated and sent to a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) server, along with MCDN account information. The digital image may be used to identify the new device. Programming codes may be retrieved and sent to client premises equipment (CPE) at an MCDN client identified by the MCDN account information. The CPE may be instructed to reprogram the URC to control the new device using the programming codes. The digital image may be sent to the server using wireless telephony service provided by the MCDN service provider.