公开(公告)号：US20160255302A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15148888

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Gregory Greene ,  David Innes

IPC: H04N5/935 ,  H04N21/43

CPC classification number: H04N5/935 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/4396 ,  H04N21/44227

Abstract: Media device systems and methods synchronize video content with audio content presented by a plurality of wireless audio headsets. In an exemplary embodiment, a first time delay corresponds to a first duration of time between communication of the audio content from the media device and presentation of the audio content by a first wireless audio headset. A second time delay corresponds to a second duration of time between communication of the audio content from the media device and presentation of the audio content by a second wireless audio headset, wherein the first time delay is greater than the second time delay. Video content communicated to a display is delayed by the first time delay. Audio content communicated to the second wireless audio headset is delayed by a time delay difference between the first time delay and the second time delay.

Abstract translation: 媒体设备系统和方法使视频内容与由多个无线音频耳机呈现的音频内容同步。 在示例性实施例中，第一时间延迟对应于来自媒体设备的音频内容的通信和由第一无线音频耳机呈现音频内容之间的第一持续时间。 第二时间延迟对应于来自媒体设备的音频内容的通信和由第二无线音频耳机呈现音频内容之间的第二持续时间，其中第一时间延迟大于第二时间延迟。 传送给显示器的视频内容延迟第一时间延迟。 传送到第二无线音频耳机的音频内容被延迟第一时间延迟和第二时间延迟之间的时间延迟差。

公开(公告)号：US09432701B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14792485

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Drew Major ,  Darren Major

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/218 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N5/85 ,  G06F21/62 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/647 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/232 ,  H04N21/2312 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F12/00 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N5/782

CPC classification number: H04N21/6373 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N21/2181 ,  H04N21/2183 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2312 ,  H04N21/2323 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6371 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/64769 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种远程存储数字录像机（RS-DVR）系统。 RS-DVR系统包括网络接口，用于经由网络在RS-DVR系统和用户系统之间传送数据，耦合到网络接口的文件系统模块，耦合到文件系统模块的摄取代理，以接收编码的媒体段 其表示以多个不同比特率编码的媒体内容文件; 以及耦合到文件系统以存储编码的媒体段的存储架构，从而导致存储的媒体段。 RS-DVR执行多种功能和操作来为多个用户和相关联的用户系统服务，例如各种存储设备管理操作，文件结构技术，向用户分配记录的媒体，文件系统索引，以及支持共享和每个 用户内容权限。

公开(公告)号：US20160249089A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15143999

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Danny Jean Minnick

IPC: H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/262

CPC classification number: H04N21/4147 ,  G11B27/026 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N9/797 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4302 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/83 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Various arrangements for recording multiple television channels are presented. A plurality of sets of television channels may be identified. An interface may be output for presentation, the interface presenting indications of each of the plurality of sets of television channels and a plurality of input elements associated with the plurality of sets of television channels. User input may be received via one or more of the plurality of input elements indicative of one or more sets of television channels of the plurality of sets of television channels to be recorded. Dates and times at which the one or more sets of television channels are to be recorded may be determined. The one or more sets of television channels may be recorded at the determined dates and the determined times.

Abstract translation: 介绍了录制多个电视频道的各种安排。 可以识别多组电视频道。 可以输出接口用于呈现，所述界面呈现多组电视频道中的每一组的指示以及与多组电视频道相关联的多个输入元素。 可以经由指示要记录的多组电视频道的一组或多组电视频道的多个输入元素中的一个或多个来接收用户输入。 可以确定要记录一组或多组电视频道的日期和时间。 可以在确定的日期和确定的时间记录一组或多组电视频道。

公开(公告)号：US09426516B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14136301

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Geoffrey Kemp

IPC: H04N21/20 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/41

CPC classification number: H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/632

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to retrieve a previously broadcast initial portion of a media content event. An exemplary embodiment stores a media content event at a first media device as the media content event is communicated over a broadcast system; receives a request at the first media device from a second media device, wherein the request identifies an initial portion of a media content event that has previously been communicated over a broadcast system; identifies the initial portion of the media content event from the stored media content event; retrieves the identified initial portion of the media content event; and communicates the initial portion of the media content event from the first media device to the second media device.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可操作以检索媒体内容事件的先前广播的初始部分。 当媒体内容事件通过广播系统传送时，示例性实施例将媒体内容事件存储在第一媒体设备; 从第二媒体设备接收来自第一媒体设备的请求，其中所述请求标识先前通过广播系统传送的媒体内容事件的初始部分; 从所存储的媒体内容事件中识别媒体内容事件的初始部分; 检索所识别的媒体内容事件的初始部分; 并将媒体内容事件的初始部分从第一媒体设备传送到第二媒体设备。

公开(公告)号：US20160212475A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US14598395

申请日：2015-01-16

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Karen Taxier ,  Kristen Swanson

IPC: H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/439

CPC classification number: H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4318 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4854

Abstract: Data is received specifying display elements for a graphical user interface. The data includes at least a first display element provided for user interaction with the graphical user interface. The data further includes a second display element associated with a description of an item of media content. A display characteristic of at least one of the first and second display elements is adjusted based on a rule specifying one of a complementary and a contrasting display of the first and second display elements.

Abstract translation: 接收指定图形用户界面的显示元素的数据。 数据至少包括提供用于与图形用户界面的用户交互的第一显示元件。 数据还包括与媒体内容项目的描述相关联的第二显示元素。 基于指定第一和第二显示元件的互补和对比显示之一的规则来调整第一和第二显示元件中的至少一个的显示特性。

公开(公告)号：US09396624B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14480280

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Daniel Wilson ,  Roopkumar Parthasarathy rao

IPC: G08B3/00 ,  G10K1/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G10K1/064 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G08B7/06 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B3/1016 ,  G10K1/064 ,  H04M1/0291 ,  H04N7/186

Abstract: Various doorbell monitoring devices and methods are presented herein. Such arrangements may be configured to be integrated with a previously-installed doorbell and a previously-installed chime unit. A first power source may be configured to power the doorbell monitor device separate from the previously-installed doorbell and the previously-installed chime unit. A plurality of electrical connectors may be present and may be configured to be attached with preexisting terminals of the previously-installed chime unit. An actuation sensor may be present and configured to detect an actuation of the previously-installed doorbell via the two or more electrical connectors. A communication module may also be present and configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of the ring to a receiver device.

Abstract translation: 本文介绍了各种门铃监控装置和方法。 这种布置可以被配置为与先前安装的门铃和预先安装的钟声单元集成。 第一电源可以被配置为将门铃监视器装置与先前安装的门铃和预先安装的铃声单元分开。 可以存在多个电连接器并且可以被配置为与先前安装的钟声单元的预先存在的端子相连。 可以存在并构造致动传感器，以经由两个或多个电连接器来检测先前安装的门铃的致动。 通信模块还可以存在并被配置为将指示环的无线信号发送到接收机设备。

公开(公告)号：US20160205432A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US15080189

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Michiel Beemster ,  David Bonfrer ,  Marcel Westenbroek

IPC: H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N9/31 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: H04N21/4312 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06T7/004 ,  G06T7/30 ,  H04N9/3141 ,  H04N9/3179 ,  H04N13/183 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N2013/403 ,  H04N2013/405

Abstract: A method of displaying an electronic programming guide, comprising: outputting a video signal from a receiver to a display device, the video signal including program service content for display on the display device; receiving a signal at the receiver, the signal including a command to display an electronic programming guide; in response to receiving the signal, determining if there is at least one viewer of the display device that does not want to view the electronic programming guide; and in response to determining that there is at least one viewer that does not want to view the electronic programming guide, projecting the electronic programming guide from the receiver to a projection surface.

Abstract translation: 一种显示电子节目指南的方法，包括：将视频信号从接收机输出到显示设备，所述视频信号包括用于在所述显示设备上显示的节目服务内容; 在接收器处接收信号，该信号包括显示电子节目指南的命令; 响应于接收到所述信号，确定所述显示设备中是否存在不想观看所述电子节目指南的至少一个观众; 并且响应于确定存在不希望观看电子节目指南的至少一个观看者，将电子节目指南从接收机投影到投影面。

公开(公告)号：US20160203708A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US15076186

申请日：2016-03-21

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jon Richardson

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: A particular device may configure one or more of other devices to accept and execute remote control commands from the particular device's remote control unit. This may be performed via one or more various communication links between the devices on that enables the devices to communicate with each other. For example, the remote control of a set-top box can be used to control both the set-top box and a television without a user having to specially program the set-top box or other universal remote control. One example of a communication link between the devices that enables the devices to communicate with each other is a device-to-device messaging protocol such as that provided by the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard.

Abstract translation: 特定设备可以配置一个或多个其他设备以接收并执行来自特定设备的遥控单元的远程控制命令。 这可以通过使设备彼此通信的设备之间的一个或多个各种通信链路来执行。 例如，机顶盒的遥控器可用于控制机顶盒和电视机，而无需用户专门编程机顶盒或其他通用遥控器。 允许设备彼此通信的设备之间的通信链路的一个示例是诸如由高清晰度多媒体接口（HDMI）标准提供的设备到设备消息传递协议。

公开(公告)号：US09392338B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13891596

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Thomas S. Taylor

IPC: H04N21/6334 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04N21/6334 ,  H04L63/0807 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L63/18 ,  H04L2463/101

Abstract: A mobile device embodiment communicates program distribution account information to a program distributor. The mobile device embodiment receives from the program distributor, authorization to use programming that is conditioned on the communicated program distribution account information. The mobile device embodiment communicates the authorization to a receiving device.

公开(公告)号：US20160192013A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14587591

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Gregory Greene

IPC: H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/462

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are described to provide a content-focused television receiver that allows viewers to select programming from multiple broadcast, stored media, video on demand or other sources based upon the program content itself rather than the source of the program. A set top box or other television receiver device receives a viewer input that identifies a particular television program for viewing. The television receiver device queries for information that identifies one of the different sources that is able to provide the particular television program for viewing, and obtains the program from the identified source for playback to the viewer.

Abstract translation: 描述了系统，方法和设备以提供以内容为重点的电视接收机，其允许观看者基于节目内容本身而不是节目源从多个广播，存储的媒体，视频点播或其他来源中选择节目。 机顶盒或其他电视接收机设备接收识别用于观看的特定电视节目的观众输入。 电视接收机设备查询识别能够提供特定电视节目以供观看的不同来源之一的信息，并且从识别的源获得节目以便播放给观众。