公开(公告)号：US06728531B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09665726

申请日：2000-09-20

Applicant: Jeffrey S. Lee ,  Parvathy Bhaskaran ,  Scott Geranen ,  William S. Hede ,  David T. Knappenberger ,  Merlin Smith ,  Brian S. Gratch

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Lee ,  Parvathy Bhaskaran ,  Scott Geranen ,  William S. Hede ,  David T. Knappenberger ,  Merlin Smith ,  Brian S. Gratch

IPC: H04M300

CPC classification number: H04L67/16 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G08G1/096716 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096775 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04B1/16 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H2201/13 ,  H04H2201/20 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: An internet radio for portable applications and uses such as in an automobile enables remotely configuring a wireless communication device comprising the steps of remotely configuring a format for providing content on said wireless communication device for a first user; remotely configuring a second format for providing content on said wireless communication device for a second user; receiving configuration data representing said format for said first user and said format for said second user from a remote network; and providing selected content from content downloaded from said network. Customized information is also communicated to the radio such as stock quotes, travel information, advertising, and e-mail. Onboard global positioning allows for channel updating by location, traffic information, geographic advertising and available similar content.

Abstract translation: 用于便携式应用和诸如汽车之类的使用的互联网收音机能够远程配置无线通信设备，其包括以下步骤：远程配置用于为第一用户在所述无线通信设备上提供内容的格式; 远程配置用于在所述无线通信设备上为第二用户提供内容的第二格式; 从远程网络接收表示所述第一用户的格式的配置数据和所述第二用户的格式; 以及从从所述网络下载的内容提供所选择的内容。 定制信息也传达给收音机，如股票报价，旅游信息，广告和电子邮件。 板载全球定位允许通过位置，交通信息，地理广告和可用的类似内容更新频道。

公开(公告)号：US20040073493A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-15

申请号：US10415176

申请日：2003-11-03

Inventor： Yumiko Kato ,  Takahiro Kamai ,  Kenji Mizutani ,  Hideyuki Yoshida

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: H04N21/42203 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q99/00 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/48 ,  H04H60/63 ,  H04H60/64 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: To purchase a thing which the viewer thinks that he or she wants to buy while a program is on the air, it is necessary to take procedures, (1) searching for information and (2) placing an order (at a store), which requires trouble and time. With respect to, of the things used in a program, things which are objects of sale, data as recognition words and a merchandise tag are transmitted so that the recognition words or the merchandise can be narrowed down. The user specifies by voice a thing which he or she wants to purchase while watching a program. After watching the program, the user determines whether to purchase the merchandise specified while watching the program or not by perusing the merchandise and related information. The seller is notified of the registration of purchase through the broadcasting station, and it is facilitated to sell and purchase clothes, furniture or the like used in programs being broadcast.

Abstract translation: 要购买观众认为在节目播出时想要购买的东西，则需要采取步骤，（1）搜索信息和（2）下订单（在商店），其中 需要麻烦和时间。 关于程序中使用的东西，发送作为销售对象的东西，作为识别词的数据和商品标签，以便可以缩小识别词或商品。 用户通过声音指定他或她在观看节目时想要购买的东西。 在观看节目之后，用户通过阅读商品和相关信息来确定是否购买在观看节目时指定的商品。 通过广播电台向卖方通知购买登记，便于销售和购买正在广播的节目中使用的衣服，家具等。

公开(公告)号：US20040052253A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：US10641224

申请日：2003-08-13

Inventor： Rene Leermakers

IPC: H04Q007/00

CPC classification number: H04L1/1809 ,  H04H20/91 ,  H04H60/11 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04L2001/0093

Abstract: There is disclosed a data processing system for receiving at least one of a user data file and an application program wirelessly transmitted from a central server. The data processing system comprises an RF transceiver for receiving in a forward channel blocks of data transmitted by the central server and transmitting to the central server in a reverse channel at least one of user input data and user commands. The blocks of data comprise the user data file and the application program. The data processing system further comprises a download controller for monitoring the received blocks of data and detecting therein corrupted data associated with a first block of data. The download controller, in response to the detection of the corrupted data, transmits to the central server via a wireline network a retransmission request capable of causing the central server to retransmit the first block of data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于接收从中央服务器无线发送的用户数据文件和应用程序中的至少一个的数据处理系统。 数据处理系统包括RF收发器，用于以前向信道接收由中央服务器发送的数据块，并以反向信道向中央服务器发送用户输入数据和用户命令中的至少一个。 数据块包括用户数据文件和应用程序。 数据处理系统还包括下载控制器，用于监视所接收的数据块并检测其中与第一数据块相关联的损坏的数据。 下载控制器响应于损坏的数据的检测，经由有线网络向中央服务器发送能够使中央服务器重发第一数据块的重传请求。

公开(公告)号：US20030154491A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10377482

申请日：2003-02-27

Inventor： Thomas R. Wolzien

IPC: H04N007/16 ,  H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H60/68 ,  H04H60/82 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing direct automated access to an online information services provider through an address embedded in a video or audio program, commercial message, or news story. The system operates with video or audio programs which are received through broadcast, cable or pre-recorded media, and which are encoded in either analog or digital formats. The address of an online information provider is encoded in a vertical blanking interval or other non-displayed portion of an electronic signal which represents the video or audio program so as not to interfere with the program as displayed or transduced on a television or audio sound system. The online information provider address is detected and decoded from the electronic signal and used in establishing a direct digital communication link to the online information provider. Upon detecting an online provider address, the system indicates to the user that more information is available. The user may then elect to establish a connection with the online information provider by giving a simple command, e.g., pushing a special button on a remote control. The system then automatically establishes a direct digital communication link to the online information provider through the address and provides for interactive information exchange and processing to permit signals received from the online information provider to be displayed on a conventional television, transduced on a sound system, or also on a high resolution reproducing system such as a computer monitor, or other reproduction device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过嵌入在视频或音频节目，商业消息或新闻故事中的地址直接自动访问在线信息服务提供商的系统。 该系统通过广播，有线或预录媒体接收的视频或音频节目进行操作，并以模拟或数字格式进行编码。 在线信息提供者的地址被编码在表示视频或音频节目的电子信号的垂直消隐间隔或其他未显示部分中，以便不影响在电视或音频声音系统上显示或转换的节目 。 从电子信号检测和解码在线信息提供者地址，并用于建立到在线信息提供者的直接数字通信链路。 在检测到在线提供商地址时，系统向用户指示更多信息可用。 然后，用户可以通过给出简单的命令（例如，按下遥控器上的特殊按钮）来选择与在线信息提供者建立连接。 然后，该系统通过地址自动建立到在线信息提供者的直接数字通信链路，并提供交互式信息交换和处理，以允许从在线信息提供者接收的信号显示在传统的电视上，在声音系统上传输，或 还可以在诸如计算机监视器或其他再现设备的高分辨率再现系统上。

公开(公告)号：US06349409B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-19

申请号：US09812003

申请日：2001-03-19

Applicant: Hark C. Chan

Inventor： Hark C. Chan

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H40/09 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/25 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: An information distribution and processing system contains a remote site, a sender and a receiving apparatus. The remote site contains a first set of digital data. The sender delivers a second set of digital data to the receiving device, In one embodiment of the present invention, the receiving device contain a timing device for automatically receiving the second set of digital data at predetermined times. The second set of digital data contains a first set of displayable data, a second set of displayable data, at least one non-displayable symbol, and at least one linking reference associated with the second set of displayable data. If desired, a user can select the second set of displayable data. The associated linking reference is sent to the remote site. The associated linking reference is used by the remote site to search for the additional information, and returns the requested information to the user.

Abstract translation: 信息分发和处理系统包含远程站点，发送者和接收设备。 远程站点包含第一组数字数据。 发送器将第二组数字数据传送到接收设备。在本发明的一个实施例中，接收设备包含用于在预定时间自动接收第二组数字数据的定时设备。 第二组数字数据包含第一组可显示数据，第二组可显示数据，至少一个不可显示符号以及与第二组可显示数据相关联的至少一个链接参考。 如果需要，用户可以选择第二组可显示数据。 关联的链接引用被发送到远程站点。 相关联的链接引用被远程站点用于搜索附加信息，并将所请求的信息返回给用户。

公开(公告)号：US06343380B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-29

申请号：US09686276

申请日：2000-10-12

Applicant: Hark C. Chan

Inventor： Hark C. Chan

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: An information distribution and processing system has a broadcast channel for delivering a first set of digital data and a bi-directional channel for allowing a user to obtain additional information. The additional information is stored in a database. In one embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast channel uses a satellite to broadcast the data. In another embodiment of the invention, the bi-directional channel is a telephone system. At predetermined locations of the first set of digital data, linking references are embedded. If desired, the user can select a linking reference and send a request to the database via the bi-directional channel. The database uses the selected linking reference to search for information, and returns the requested information to the user.

Abstract translation: 信息分配和处理系统具有用于传送第一组数字数据的广播信道和允许用户获得附加信息的双向频道。 附加信息存储在数据库中。 在本发明的一个实施例中，广播频道使用卫星来广播数据。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，双向信道是电话系统。 在第一组数字数据的预定位置，嵌入了链接引用。 如果需要，用户可以选择链接引用并经由双向通道向数据库发送请求。 数据库使用所选择的链接引用来搜索信息，并将所请求的信息返回给用户。

公开(公告)号：US06317881B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09186302

申请日：1998-11-04

Applicant: Anthony A. Shah-Nazaroff ,  Jean M. Goldschmidt Iki ,  Kenneth A. Moore ,  David N. Hackson ,  Eric O. Smith

Inventor： Anthony A. Shah-Nazaroff ,  Jean M. Goldschmidt Iki ,  Kenneth A. Moore ,  David N. Hackson ,  Eric O. Smith

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4826 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04N7/17354 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus to collect and provide viewer feedback to broadcasts. According to one aspect of the present invention, a rating is generated for a broadcast by a server system. The rating is based at least in part on viewer feedback to the broadcast, and the rating indicates a likelihood of interest in the broadcast for potential subsequent viewers. Access to the rating is then provided so that predications can be made as to whether or not the broadcast will be of interest to potential subsequent viewers. According to another aspect of the present invention, the rating is provided from the server system to an entertainment system, and the broadcast can be selected for viewing at an entertainment system based on the rating generated by the server system. In one embodiment, the viewer feedback is received at the entertainment system in response to a feedback questionnaire.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种改进的方法和装置，用于收集和提供观众对广播的反馈。 根据本发明的一个方面，由服务器系统产生用于广播的等级。 该评级至少部分地基于观众对广播的反馈，并且评级表示潜在的后续观看者对广播感兴趣的可能性。 然后提供对评级的访问，以便可以对潜在的后续观看者是否感兴趣地进行预测。 根据本发明的另一方面，从服务器系统向娱乐系统提供评级，并且可以基于由服务器系统生成的评级，在娱乐系统上选择广播以进行观看。 在一个实施例中，响应于反馈问卷，在娱乐系统处接收观众反馈。

公开(公告)号：US06289200B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09471952

申请日：1999-12-23

Applicant: Hark C. Chan

Inventor： Hark C. Chan

IPC: H04H300

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H40/09 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: An information distribution and processing system contains a central site, a transmitter and a receiving device. The central site contains a first set of digital data. The transmitter delivers a second set of digital data to the receiving device. In one embodiment of the present invention, the receiving device contain a timing device for automatically receiving the second set of digital data at predetermined times. In another embodiment, the transmitter transmits an alert signal indicating a transmission of the second set of digital data. The second set of digital data contains a first set of displayable data, a second set of displayable data, at least one non-displayable symbol, and at least one linking reference associated with the second set of displayable data. If desired, a user can select the second set of displayable data. The associated linking reference is sent to the central site. The associated linking reference is used by the central site to search for the additional information, and returns the requested information to the user.

Abstract translation: 信息分发和处理系统包含中心站点，发射机和接收设备。 中央站点包含第一组数字数据。 发射机向接收设备传送第二组数字数据。 在本发明的一个实施例中，接收装置包含用于在预定时间自动接收第二组数字数据的定时装置。 在另一个实施例中，发射机发送指示第二组数字数据的传输的报警信号。 第二组数字数据包含第一组可显示数据，第二组可显示数据，至少一个不可显示符号以及与第二组可显示数据相关联的至少一个链接参考。 如果需要，用户可以选择第二组可显示数据。 相关联的链接引用被发送到中心站点。 关联的链接引用由中心站点用于搜索附加信息，并将所请求的信息返回给用户。

公开(公告)号：US6122263A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US872271

申请日：1997-06-10

Applicant: Steinar Dahlin ,  Frank Reichert ,  Ina Widegren

Inventor： Steinar Dahlin ,  Frank Reichert ,  Ina Widegren

IPC: H04L12/56 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04M3/00 ,  H04W76/04 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H04W88/18 ,  H04W92/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04W48/18 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L45/302 ,  H04L45/306 ,  H04L69/14 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H04W88/181 ,  H04W92/02

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for use with a mobile radio network, which receives and analyzes packets from a packet-switched fixed network, such as the Internet, and depending on the type of information received (e.g., speech, low speed data, or high speed WWW data), routes the information over an appropriate radio air interface to a mobile radio terminal. The speech information can be routed to mobile radio terminals over a conventional circuit-switched mobile radio link (e.g., a GSM traffic channel), the low speed data can be routed over a packet-switched mobile radio link (e.g., a GPRS traffic data channel), and the high speed data can be routed over a wideband broadcast radio link (e.g., a DAB network radio link). As a result, mobile radio terminals can advantageously enjoy full access to the Internet and thereby communicate effectively over the Internet with other mobile and wire-bound terminals.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与移动无线网络一起使用的方法和系统，移动无线网络接收和分析来自诸如因特网的分组交换固定网络的分组，并且根据所接收的信息的类型（例如，语音，低速数据或 高速WWW数据），通过适当的无线电空中接口将信息路由到移动无线电终端。 语音信息可以通过常规电路交换移动无线电链路（例如，GSM业务信道）被路由到移动无线电终端，低速数据可以通过分组交换移动无线电链路（例如，GPRS业务数据 信道），并且高速数据可以通过宽带广播无线电链路（例如，DAB网络无线电链路）路由。 因此，移动无线电终端可以有利地享受对互联网的完全访问，从而通过互联网与其他移动和有线绑定的终端有效地通信。

公开(公告)号：US3943492A

公开(公告)日：1976-03-09

申请号：US385307

申请日：1973-08-03

Applicant: Richard C. Gall

Inventor： Richard C. Gall

IPC: G08B25/08 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/97 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/085 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04H2201/30

Abstract: A system for conveying information from a plurality of subscribers to a central station includes a communications link between each subscriber and the central station. At each subscriber there are means for transmitting coded information and means for controlling the time of transmission so that each subscriber repetitively provides information to the central station. The central station includes storage means for comparing successive signals from each subscriber and means for comparing the stored signals to verify their authenticity.

Abstract translation: 用于将信息从多个用户传送到中心站的系统包括每个用户和中心站之间的通信链路。 在每个用户处，存在用于发送编码信息的装置和用于控制传输时间的装置，使得每个用户重复地向中心站提供信息。 中央站包括用于比较来自每个用户的连续信号的存储装置和用于比较所存储的信号以验证其真实性的装置。