公开(公告)号：US07065333B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10477048

申请日：2002-05-10

Applicant: G. Eric Engstrom

Inventor： G. Eric Engstrom

IPC: H04B1/18

CPC classification number: H04L12/66 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H03J1/0058 ,  H03J2200/20 ,  H04H20/57 ,  H04H20/72 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/372 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/68 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H2201/60 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: The invention provides a method, system, and apparatus for finding, playing, and recording broadcasts on a mobile device (400) that includes two or more tuners and also works as a cellular telephone. The user can provide specific preferences or a pattern of use is employed by the mobile device to identify a broadcast. The mobile device tunes one tuner (452) to an identified broadcast and plays it for the user. While one tuner is playing a broadcast, the other tuner (453) is employed to scan for another broadcast based on user preference. When another broadcast is identified, the other tuner can start playing the scanned broadcast, cause it to be recorded for play back at a later time, or resume scanning for yet another broadcast based on user preference. When the mobile device is used for other purposes, the mobile device can resume playing a broadcast from the point of interruption.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于在包括两个或多个调谐器并且还用作蜂窝电话的移动设备（400）上发现，播放和记录广播的方法，系统和装置。 用户可以提供特定的偏好，或者由移动设备采用使用模式来识别广播。 移动设备将一个调谐器（452）调谐到所识别的广播并且为用户播放。 当一个调谐器正在播放广播时，另一个调谐器（453）被用于基于用户偏好扫描另一个广播。 当另一个广播被识别时，另一个调谐器可以开始播放扫描的广播，使得它被记录以便稍后再播放，或者基于用户偏好来继续扫描另一个广播。 当移动设备用于其他目的时，移动设备可以从中断点继续播放广播。

公开(公告)号：US20060104617A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US11258863

申请日：2005-10-27

Applicant: Takanobu Mukaide ,  Kazuyuki Okano

Inventor： Takanobu Mukaide ,  Kazuyuki Okano

IPC: H04N7/04 ,  H04N7/06

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04H2201/60 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/85

Abstract: A signal output apparatus includes a processing unit configured to generate selected one of a video signal and an audio signal and output the signal in a plurality of output forms, a plurality of output units configured to output each of the signals generated by the processing unit, a setting unit configured to set a receiver connected to each of the plurality of output units, and a control unit configured to output the output signal of the processing unit from each of the plurality of output units in an output form corresponding to the receiver set by the setting unit.

Abstract translation: 信号输出装置包括：处理单元，被配置为生成视频信号和音频信号中的选定的一个，并以多个输出形式输出信号;多个输出单元，被配置为输出由处理单元生成的每个信号， 设置单元，被配置为设置连接到所述多个输出单元中的每一个的接收器;以及控制单元，被配置为以对应于所述接收器的输出形式从所述多个输出单元中的每一个输出所述处理单元的输出信号，所述输出形式由 设置单位。

公开(公告)号：US20050146990A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10905038

申请日：2004-12-13

Applicant: Yaron Mayer

Inventor： Yaron Mayer

IPC: G04F1/04 ,  G10H1/18 ,  G10H3/12 ,  G11B5/00 ,  H04N20060101 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/761 ,  H04N5/781

CPC classification number: G11B15/026 ,  G11B20/10527 ,  G11B31/003 ,  G11B31/006 ,  G11B2020/10592 ,  G11B2020/10666 ,  G11B2020/10944 ,  G11B2020/10962 ,  G11B2220/60 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/74 ,  H04H2201/60 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8211

Abstract: One of the most frustrating things when recording for example songs from the radio is that many times by the time the user decides that he/she would like to record for example some song, the beginning of the song is already lost. Or the user might zap between radio stations and tune into the station after the song has already started or for example after the beginning of an interesting conversation or message or News item and is frustrated that he missed the beginning of it. Similarly, for example while zapping through cable TV stations, a user might find for example a fascinating scientific program or a fascinating report and regret that he/she had not seen or recorded it from the start for later reference. The idea of retroactive recording and/or replay has existed already since 1990 and there are a number of patents about it, but they do not deal with the problem of enabling retroactive recording and/or replay also when the user is zapping between channels for example on Radio or on TV. The present invention describes an improved system and method for automatic time-shifted retroactive recording or replay, that applies retroactive recording and/or replay also to a situation of switching between channels. Additional improvements and possible implementations are also shown, including for example improved zapping speed which can be used also without retroactive replay/recording.

Abstract translation: 录制来自收音机的歌曲中最令人沮丧的事情之一是，在用户决定他/她想要录制某些歌曲的时候，很多时候，歌曲的开头已经丢失了。 或者用户可能在广播电台之间进行切换，并且在歌曲已经开始之后调谐到电台，或者例如在开始有趣的对话或消息或新闻项目之后，并且沮丧，他错过了它的开始。 同样地，例如，当通过有线电视台进行切换时，用户可能会发现一个迷人的科学节目或迷人的报告，并且遗憾的是，他/她从一开始就没有看到或记录下来，以供以后参考。 追溯记录和/或重放的想法已经在1990年以来已经存在，并且有许多专利，但是当用户在通道之间进行切换时，它们也不处理能够追溯记录和/或重放的问题 在广播或电视上。 本发明描述了一种用于自动时移追溯记录或重放的改进的系统和方法，其适用于在通道之间切换的情况下追溯记录和/或重放。 还显示了其他改进和可能的实施方式，包括例如改进的切换速度，其也可以在没有回溯重放/记录的情况下使用。

公开(公告)号：US20040176061A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10777884

申请日：2004-02-12

Inventor： Guido Zehnle ,  Werner Conzelmann

IPC: H04B001/18

CPC classification number: H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/11 ,  H04H60/29 ,  H04H60/41 ,  H04H2201/60 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N7/0887 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A monitoring receiver accepts program preferences from an operator. When active, the receiver automatically monitors alternate frequencies for programming that matches the program preferences, alerts the operator when a match is found, and may switch to a preferred program.

Abstract translation: 监视接收器接受来自操作员的节目偏好。 当激活时，接收机自动监视与节目偏好相匹配的编程的交替频率，当发现匹配时提醒操作者，并且可以切换到首选节目。

公开(公告)号：US20040110522A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-10

申请号：US10313213

申请日：2002-12-06

Inventor： Damian Howard ,  Kenneth S. Yoshioka

IPC: H04Q007/20 ,  H04B001/38

CPC classification number: H03J1/0066 ,  H04H20/22 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/74 ,  H04H2201/13 ,  H04H2201/60

Abstract: Scan a plurality of broadcast signals, select and receive one of the scanned broadcast signals and determine parameters about the received broadcast signal. Assign a priority to the received broadcast signal based on the parameters, and store the parameters and priority in memory. Redetermine the parameters in priority order in a manner that reduces the time for redetermining. Reassign a priority to the received broadcast signal based on the redetermined parameters, and update in memory the redetermined parameters and priority.

Abstract translation: 扫描多个广播信号，选择并接收所扫描的广播信号中的一个并确定关于所接收的广播信号的参数。 根据参数为接收到的广播信号分配优先级，并将参数和优先级存储在存储器中。 以减少重新确定时间的方式重新确定优先级顺序的参数。 基于重新确定的参数重新分配接收的广播信号的优先级，并在存储器中更新重新确定的参数和优先级。

公开(公告)号：US20020051469A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：US09975380

申请日：2001-10-10

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Richard M. Miller-Smith

IPC: H04J003/02

CPC classification number: H04N21/4181 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H2201/60 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/43607 ,  H04N21/43853 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A decoder has a plurality of tuners (110a-110d) for receiving data from different sources. Each tuner (110a-110d) has an associated demultiplexer (120a-120d) controlled to select a portion of a received signal corresponding to a selected channel or channels. The demultiplexers output to a remultiplexer (130; 210a-210c) configured to determine selected signal portions that have overlapping addresses, to reallocate addresses of the signal portions so there is no overlap, and to multiplex the signal portions for supply to a common interface slot (140; 220a-220c).

Abstract translation: 解码器具有用于从不同来源接收数据的多个调谐器（110a-110d）。 每个调谐器（110a-110d）具有相关联的解复用器（120a-120d），其被控制以选择对应于所选择的频道或频道的接收信号的一部分。 输出到复用多路复用器（130; 210a-210c）的解复用器被配置为确定具有重叠地址的所选择的信号部分，以重新分配信号部分的地址，使得不存在重叠，并且将信号部分多路复用以供给公共接口插槽 （140; 220a-220c）。

公开(公告)号：US6134426A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US75681

申请日：1998-05-11

Applicant: Andreas Volkel

Inventor： Andreas Volkel

IPC: H04B1/16 ,  H03J1/00 ,  H03J5/00 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04B1/18

CPC classification number: H03J1/0066 ,  H03J1/0016 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04H2201/13 ,  H04H2201/60

Abstract: A description is given of a radio receiver, in particular a VHF receiver, including a receiver stage, an evaluation stage, a memory stage, an operating element, a display element and a control unit. A database of stations which meet predetermined receiving criteria is stored by the control unit in the memory stage. Updating this database is subject to different preconditions, and requires only one receiver stage. The operating element can be used to call the desired stations from the database, in a sequence determined in accordance with different criteria, and these stations can be set to reproduce the radio signals.

Abstract translation: 给出了包括接收机级，评估级，存储级，操作元件，显示元件和控制单元的无线电接收器，特别是VHF接收器的描述。 满足预定接收标准的站的数据库由控制单元存储在存储级中。 更新此数据库受到不同的前提条件的限制，只需要一个接收器阶段。 操作元件可以用于按照根据不同标准确定的顺序从数据库呼叫期望的站，并且可以将这些站设置为再现无线电信号。