公开(公告)号：US20150074719A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14543433

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: TIVO INC.

Inventor： James M. Barton ,  Brian Lanier

IPC: H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/4788

CPC classification number: H04N21/4758 ,  G11B27/3081 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/8166

Abstract: According to one aspect, a DVR sends a user's contact information over a network to a third party. Upon determining that a television program or advertisement contains a special tag that is associated with a third party, the DVR displays, to the user, a prompt that invites the DVR user to allow the DVR to send the user's contact information to the third party. If the user gives permission for the DVR to send the contact information to the third party, then the DVR sends the contact information to the third party (e.g., over the Internet).

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，DVR通过网络向第三方发送用户的联系信息。 在确定电视节目或广告包含与第三方相关联的特殊标签时，DVR向用户显示邀请DVR用户允许DVR将用户的联系人信息发送给第三方的提示。 如果用户授权DVR将联系人信息发送给第三方，则DVR将联系人信息发送给第三方（例如，通过因特网）。

公开(公告)号：US20150074700A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14483127

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: TiVo Inc..

Inventor： Joshua Danovitz

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/8545 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/475

CPC classification number: H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8545 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: Multimedia content segment identified by users may be shared among media devices and media device users. Media content segment metadata is generated based on one or more identified media content item segments identified in one or more media content items. The media content segment metadata may include, but is not limited to, information indicating segment start and stop times, information about the particular media content item (e.g., title, actors, original air date), and other user-provided descriptive information. A link for the media content segment metadata may be posted for display on a webpage and which enables other users to access the media content segment metadata.

Abstract translation: 由用户标识的多媒体内容段可以在媒体设备和媒体设备用户之间共享。 基于在一个或多个媒体内容项目中标识的一个或多个标识的媒体内容项目片段来生成媒体内容片段元数据。 媒体内容段元数据可以包括但不限于指示段开始和停止时间的信息，关于特定媒体内容项目的信息（例如，标题，演员，原始空中日期）以及其他用户提供的描述信息。 可以张贴用于媒体内容段元数据的链接以在网页上显示，并且使得其他用户能够访问媒体内容段元数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140237514A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14262557

申请日：2014-04-25

Applicant: Tivo Inc.

Inventor： Arthur van Hoff ,  James Barton

IPC: H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/21

CPC classification number: H04N9/8042 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G11B27/32 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/7755 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N5/95 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N9/83 ,  H04N21/21 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43622 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/440236 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/632 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N2005/91335 ,  H04N2005/91364

Abstract: A method and apparatus for secure transfer and playback of multimedia content enables the secure transfer of multimedia content from a digital video recorder (DVR) to a personal computer (PC) and further to a handheld device. A DVR determines which devices on a Local Area Network (LAN) are authorized to share and/or retrieve content from the DVR. The DVR receives a connection request from a PC on the LAN, authorizes the connection request and establishes a secure connection between the DVR and the PC. Once the secure connection is established, the DVR receives a request for multimedia content from the PC, prepares the multimedia content for transfer and transfers the multimedia content to the PC.

Abstract translation: 用于多媒体内容的安全传送和重放的方法和装置使得能够将多媒体内容从数字视频记录器（DVR）到个人计算机（PC）的安全传输进一步传送到手持设备。 DVR确定局域网（LAN）上的哪些设备被授权从DVR共享和/或检索内容。 DVR从LAN上的PC接收连接请求，授权连接请求，并建立DVR与PC之间的安全连接。 一旦建立了安全连接，DVR从PC接收到多媒体内容的请求，准备用于传送的多媒体内容并将多媒体内容传送到PC。

公开(公告)号：US20140115475A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14145691

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: TiVo Inc.

Inventor： Robert Vallone ,  Howard Look ,  Ain McKendrick

IPC: G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G11B27/34 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G11B19/025 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  G11B2220/455 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8063 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N9/8715 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: A multimedia visual progress indication system that provides a cache bar that is overlaid onto the program material or displayed on a dedicated display. A cache bar indicates the length of a recording session or the length of stored program material and expands to the right when material is being recorded. Index and/or bookmark indicators are displayed next to the cache bar. A position indicator moves within the cache bar and tells the user visually where his current position is within the program material. Numeric time or counter mark of the current position is displayed in the vicinity of the cache bar. The trick play bar and its associated components are displayed for a predetermined time period.

Abstract translation: 一种多媒体视觉进步指示系统，其提供覆盖在节目素材上或显示在专用显示器上的高速缓存条。 缓存栏指示记录会话的长度或存储的节目素材的长度，并在材料被记录时向右展开。 索引和/或书签指示器显示在缓存栏旁边。 位置指示器在高速缓存栏内移动，并在视觉上告知用户他的当前位置在程序内容中。 当前位置的数字时间或计数器标记显示在缓存栏附近。 特技播放栏及其相关组件显示预定时间段。

公开(公告)号：US20140064709A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US14074253

申请日：2013-11-07

Applicant: TIVO INC.

Inventor： Margret Schmidt ,  Alex Liston ,  Shelly Glennon

IPC: H04N9/79

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Techniques are described that allow DVR users to create program shortcuts to different types of media content from content providers. A program shortcut comprises a reference to another media content. A user may generate a shortcut so that the user may easily find and return to media content without performing a new search. In addition, techniques may be used to automatically generate program shortcuts for a user based at least in part to user-indicated preferences or actions. Shortcuts may be generated to media content that is related to a preferred genre or media type specified by a user. Shortcuts may also be generated to content that is determined to be similar to content that is often viewed or recorded by the user.

Abstract translation: 描述了允许DVR用户从内容提供商创建不同类型的媒体内容的程序快捷方式的技术。 程序快捷方式包括对另一媒体内容的引用。 用户可以生成快捷方式，使得用户可以容易地找到并返回到媒体内容，而不执行新的搜索。 此外，技术可以用于至少部分地基于用户指示的偏好或动作自动地为用户生成程序快捷方式。 可能会产生与用户指定的首选类型或媒体类型相关的媒体内容的快捷方式。 还可以对被确定为类似于用户经常观看或记录的内容的内容产生快捷方式。

公开(公告)号：US20140056572A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14072678

申请日：2013-11-05

Applicant: TiVo Inc.

Inventor： James M. Barton ,  Alan Moskowitz ,  Andrew Martin Goodman ,  Tapani Otala ,  Eric Vannier

IPC: H04N9/808 ,  G11B20/10

CPC classification number: H04N9/8081 ,  G11B20/10527 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/032 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  G11B27/3054 ,  G11B27/329 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/216 ,  G11B2220/218 ,  G11B2220/2516 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  G11B2220/2575 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/455 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8063 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42615 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/440281 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4884 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: A digital video recorder (DVR) system processes digital streams and associates stream information with segments of video and audio components. Segments of video and audio components from memory are sent to one or more decoders essentially simultaneously with the storing of the segments of video and audio components from the memory on one or more storage devices. The decoder converts the video and audio components into output signals.

Abstract translation: 数字录像机（DVR）系统处理数字流并将流信息与视频和音频分量的段相关联。 来自存储器的视频和音频组件的片段基本上与在一个或多个存储设备上从存储器存储视频和音频组件的段同时发送到一个或多个解码器。 解码器将视频和音频分量转换为输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140016912A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14029679

申请日：2013-09-17

Applicant: TiVo Inc.

Inventor： David Lockett ,  Kurtis G. Heaton ,  James M. Barton ,  Jean Swey Kao ,  Ching Tong Chow ,  Roderick James McInnis ,  Andrew Martin Goodman

IPC: H04N9/87

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/032 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B2220/216 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  G11B2220/2575 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/7925 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A multimedia signal processing system utilizes an easily manipulated, low-cost storage and display system that allows the user to view a television program and instantly review previous scenes within the program. The invention also allows the user to store selected programs while simultaneously watching or reviewing another. A versatile system architecture enables providing the invention in multiple configurations, each adapted to receive input signals from a different source. At the highest level, the system includes an input section and an output section. Across all configurations, the output section remains substantially the same, while the input section varies according to the signal type and the source. Thus, several configurations are provided, each one requiring only minor system board modifications. The system architecture thus simplifies the design and manufacturing challenge presented by producing units to serve different markets, such as digital satellite, digital cable and analog cable.

Abstract translation: 多媒体信号处理系统利用易于操作的低成本存储和显示系统，其允许用户查看电视节目并且立即查看节目内的先前场景。 本发明还允许用户存储所选择的节目，同时观看或回顾另一节目。 多功能系统架构使得能够以多种配置提供本发明，每种配置适于从不同的源接收输入信号。 在最高级别，系统包括输入部分和输出部分。 在所有配置中，输出部分保持基本相同，而输入部分根据信号类型和信号源而变化。 因此，提供了几个配置，每个配置仅需要较小的系统板修改。 因此，系统架构简化了生产单元为数码卫星，数字电缆和模拟电缆等不同市场提供的设计和制造挑战。

公开(公告)号：US20130340009A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13971743

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: TiVo Inc.

Inventor： Kirk D. Wong

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4318 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/4858

Abstract: A method and apparatus for highlighting a program listing in a set of program listings based on selection criteria. The selection criteria may indicate that the a broadcaster has agreed to pay a service provider in return for the service provider ensuring that a program listing, corresponding to the program of the broadcaster, is highlighted in a program page that displays a set of program listings, such as television program listings. If there are multiple program listings, listed in a program page, that are to be highlighted, then details of the respective contracts may be used to determine which program listing to highlight. Such details may include the total contract value, a ratio of contract value-to-page view, and/or the time of contract formation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于选择标准突出显示一组节目列表中的节目列表的方法和装置。 选择标准可以指示广播商已经同意支付服务提供商以换取服务提供商，确保在显示一组节目列表的节目页面中突出显示对应于广播者节目的节目列表， 如电视节目列表。 如果在程序页面中列出了要突出显示的多个程序列表，则可以使用各个合同的详细信息来确定要突出显示的程序列表。 这些细节可能包括总合同价值，合同价值到页面视图的比例和/或合同形成的时间。

公开(公告)号：US08593262B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13873023

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: TiVo Inc.

Inventor： Roger Hsu

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G05B11/01 ,  H04N21/42222

Abstract: An apparatus for performing remote control operations is provided. A remote control detects a particular movement, and performs operations based on the detected movement.

公开(公告)号：US20130254811A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13894299

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: TiVo Inc.

Inventor： Kamal Ali ,  Wijnand J. Van Stam

IPC: H04N21/466

CPC classification number: H04N21/466 ,  G06F17/3082 ,  G06F17/30828 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17354 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4663 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8166

Abstract: A system and method for making program recommendations to users of a network-based video recording system utilizes expressed preferences as inputs to collaborative filtering and Bayesian predictive algorithms to rate television programs using a graphical rating system. The predictive algorithms are adaptive, improving in accuracy as more programs are rated.

Abstract translation: 用于向基于网络的视频记录系统的用户提出节目推荐的系统和方法利用表示的偏好作为协作滤波的输入和贝叶斯预测算法，以使用图形分级系统评价电视节目。 预测算法是自适应的，随着更多的程序被评估，精度提高。