公开(公告)号：US20140282687A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13900357

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/835

CPC classification number: H04N21/2662 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42623 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6334 ,  H04N21/63345 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A system for securely providing adaptive bit rate streaming media content on-demand may include a security sever of a program distributor that selects, based on a received authorized request, which of a differently encrypted stored versions of a “special segment” of the requested program to deliver to the receiving device during the transmission of the requested program. The selection may be based on a pseudo-random selection process per request for the program based on an identifier of the request associated with the remote control device. The selection of which of the differently encrypted stored versions of the “special segment” of the ordered program to deliver may be= based on the current session. The secure remote then sends to the receiving device the correct decryption key for the receiving device to decrypt the particular encrypted version selected of the “special segment” to be sent to the receiving device.

Abstract translation: 用于根据需要安全地提供自适应比特率流媒体内容的系统可以包括程序分发器的安全服务器，其基于所接收的授权请求，选择所请求节目的“特殊段”的不同加密的存储版本中的哪一个 在传送请求的程序期间传送到接收设备。 该选择可以基于根据与远程控制设备相关联的请求的标识符针对程序的每个请求的伪随机选择过程。 选择要交付的有序节目的“特殊段”的不同加密的存储版本哪个可以=基于当前会话。 然后，安全遥控器向接收设备发送用于接收设备的正确解密密钥，以将选择的要发送到接收设备的“特殊段”的特定加密版本解密。

公开(公告)号：US20140278969A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13800631

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  Omar A. Khan

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0276

Abstract: A media device is configured to identify an indicia of user interest in at least one media content attribute. At least one segment of an item of media content that is associated with the indicia of interest is identified. An item of derivative content that includes the at least one segment is generated.

Abstract translation: 媒体设备被配置为在至少一个媒体内容属性中标识用户兴趣的标记。 识别与感兴趣的标记相关联的媒体内容的项目的至少一个片段。 生成包含至少一个片段的衍生内容的项目。

公开(公告)号：US20140259063A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14281103

申请日：2014-05-19

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Rajiv Singh Cullen Pal

IPC: H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N2005/4441

Abstract: A set-top box is constructed including a processor, an input port, an auxiliary input port, and an output port. The input port is electrically coupled to the processor, and is configured to receive first control signals from a remote control. The auxiliary input port is also electrically coupled to the processor, and is configured to receive second control signals from an auxiliary remote control and send the second control signals to the processor. The output port is electrically coupled to the processor, and is configured to send graphical representations of a remote control to a display. The processor is configured to compose a graphical representation of the remote control, receive a second control signal, modify the graphical representation of the remote control in response to the second control signal, and send the graphical representation to the output port for display.

Abstract translation: 构建了一个机顶盒，包括处理器，输入端口，辅助输入端口和输出端口。 输入端口电耦合到处理器，并且被配置为从遥控器接收第一控制信号。 辅助输入端口也电耦合到处理器，并且被配置为从辅助遥控器接收第二控制信号，并将第二控制信号发送到处理器。 输出端口电耦合到处理器，并且被配置为向显示器发送遥控器的图形表示。 处理器被配置为组成遥控器的图形表示，接收第二控制信号，响应于第二控制信号修改遥控器的图形表示，并将图形表示发送到输出端口进行显示。

公开(公告)号：US08819721B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12240600

申请日：2008-09-29

Applicant: Erik Swenson

Inventor： Erik Swenson

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/167 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/45455 ,  H04N21/45457 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: The video services receiver system and related operating methods disclosed herein enable better management of blackout information for events associated with a broadcast service, such as a satellite television service. A system for providing video content to a display for viewing by a customer includes a receiver interface configured to receive data associated with a service, a display interface for the display, at least one memory element configured to store dated blackout information for events on the service, and to store frequently updated blackout information for events on the service, and a processor coupled to the receiver interface, the display interface, and the at least one memory element. The processor is configured to control access to a current event on the service by analyzing both the dated blackout information and the frequently updated blackout information. The processor is configured to present video content associated with the current event if access is granted.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的视频服务接收机系统和相关的操作方法能够更好地管理与诸如卫星电视服务的广播服务相关联的事件的停电信息。 用于向显示器提供视频内容以供顾客查看的系统包括被配置为接收与服务相关联的数据的接收器接口，用于显示器的显示界面，至少一个存储器元件，被配置为存储针对服务上的事件的过期停电信息 并且存储用于服务上的事件的频繁更新的中断信息，以及耦合到接收器接口，显示接口和至少一个存储器元件的处理器。 处理器被配置为通过分析日期的停电信息和经常更新的停电信息来控制对服务上的当前事件的访问。 处理器被配置为当授予访问时呈现与当前事件相关联的视频内容。

公开(公告)号：US08798444B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13796114

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： David Lee Crandall

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: A television receiver includes control circuitry and a DVR. The control circuitry is configured to receive a request to record first and second media programs to the DVR. The control circuitry determines if there is a scheduling conflict between the first and second media programs. If there is a scheduling conflict the control circuitry counts the number of times that each of the first and second media programs will air in a given time period and assigns a higher recording priority to the media program that will air fewer times.

Abstract translation: 电视接收机包括控制电路和DVR。 控制电路被配置为接收将第一和第二媒体节目记录到DVR的请求。 控制电路确定在第一和第二媒体节目之间是否存在调度冲突。 如果存在调度冲突，则控制电路对在给定时间段内的第一和第二媒体节目中的每一个进行计数的次数进行计数，并且将为较少次数的媒体节目分配更高的记录优先级。

公开(公告)号：US08798435B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13908712

申请日：2013-06-03

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： William Ivanich ,  Aarthi Krishnaswamy

IPC: H04N5/92 ,  H04N5/93

CPC classification number: G09G5/06 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N9/804 ,  H04N9/8205

Abstract: Image data file systems and methods are operable to generate image data files for a plurality of images having a common image data array, and are operable to generate images from the image data files. An exemplary embodiment stores a common image data array into a master image data file, wherein the stored common image data array corresponds to an image data array of a first image of the plurality of images; and generates a soft link image data file based upon a second image of the plurality of images, wherein an image data array of the second image is the same as the common image data array, and wherein a soft link in the soft link image data file identifies a location of the stored common image data array.

Abstract translation: 图像数据文件系统和方法可操作用于生成具有公共图像数据阵列的多个图像的图像数据文件，并且可操作以从图像数据文件生成图像。 一个示例性实施例将公共图像数据阵列存储到主图像数据文件中，其中存储的公共图像数据阵列对应于多个图像的第一图像的图像数据阵列; 并且基于所述多个图像的第二图像生成软链接图像数据文件，其中所述第二图像的图像数据阵列与所述公共图像数据阵列相同，并且其中所述软链接图像数据文件中的软链接 识别存储的公共图像数据阵列的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08793735B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US12242587

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Luke VanDuyn ,  Karen Michelle Taxler ,  Daniel L. Rudolph

Inventor： Luke VanDuyn ,  Karen Michelle Taxler ,  Daniel L. Rudolph

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N2005/4412

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein provide methods and apparatus for providing multiple channel recall on a television receiver. A television receiver stores multiple previously viewed channels for selective recall by a user. A television receiver outputs a selection menu that includes a plurality of previously viewed channels. A user selects one of the channels from the selection menu for viewing, and a tuner of the television receiver is commanded to output the selected channel.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的各种实施例提供了用于在电视接收机上提供多声道回放的方法和装置。 电视接收机存储多个先前观看的频道以供用户选择性地召回。 电视接收机输出包括多个先前观看频道的选择菜单。 用户从选择菜单中选择一个频道以供观看，并且命令电视接收机的调谐器输出所选择的频道。

公开(公告)号：US08786410B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13010557

申请日：2011-01-20

Applicant: William Michael Beals ,  Henry Gregg Martch

Inventor： William Michael Beals ,  Henry Gregg Martch

IPC: H04N21/422

CPC classification number: H04N21/42225 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  H04N21/42204

Abstract: An electronic device determines information for configuring control of the device by a remote, generates a matrix codes including the information, and transmits the matrix code to a display device. The remote then captures the displayed matrix code, decodes the information, and configures itself to control the electronic device. Configuration of the remote may include pairing, configuring selection elements of the remote, and so on. In some implementations, the electronic device may interact with another device and the information may be for configuring the remote to control the electronic device in the context of the other device. Additionally, in various implementations, the remote may transmit identifying information to the electronic device which may configure itself to further communicate with the remote utilizing such information. Moreover, in various implementations, the remote may capture matrix codes generated by other devices in order to configure the remote to control those devices as well.

Abstract translation: 电子设备确定用于配置远程设备的控制的信息，生成包括该信息的矩阵码，并将矩阵码发送到显示设备。 然后，遥控器捕获显示的矩阵代码，解码信息，并配置自身以控制电子设备。 远程的配置可能包括配对，配置远程的选择元素等等。 在一些实现中，电子设备可以与另一设备进行交互，并且该信息可以用于配置远程以在另一设备的上下文中控制电子设备。 另外，在各种实施方式中，远程可以向电子设备发送识别信息，电子设备可以配置自身，以利用这种信息进一步与远程通信。 此外，在各种实现中，远程可以捕获由其他设备生成的矩阵代码，以便配置远端来控制这些设备。

公开(公告)号：US08774608B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US14064423

申请日：2013-10-28

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, LLC

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  William Michael Beals

IPC: H04N9/80 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/84

CPC classification number: H04N5/783 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B31/006 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/84 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/47217

Abstract: Content receivers may simultaneously record multiple instances of content for multiple programming channels based on content provider instructions. Systems and methods utilize the content receivers to perform memory jumping operations within files having the simultaneously recorded multiple instance of content stored therein. The memory jumping operation may jump locations within the file corresponding to a predetermined memory jumping operation timeframe, and in order to account for the variability in the recording bit rate and therefore the playing of the instance of content, the jump locations in the memory jumping operation may be dynamically adjusted based on recording bit rates.

Abstract translation: 内容接收器可以基于内容提供商指令同时记录用于多个节目频道的多个内容实例。 系统和方法利用内容接收器在具有存储在其中的内容的同时记录的多个内容的文件内执行存储器跳转操作。 存储器跳转操作可以跳转与预定的存储器跳跃操作时间帧相对应的文件内的位置，并且为了考虑记录比特率的变化并因此考虑内容实例的播放，存储器跳转操作中的跳转位置 可以基于记录比特率动态地调整。

公开(公告)号：US20140189747A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13731787

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Vern Shellman

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/4314

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to scroll through an electronic program guide at a first and a second scroll speed are provided. While viewing an electronic program guide (EPG) output by a receiving device, a user transmits a first command to the receiving device to start scrolling the time slots in the EPG such that the EPG displays program information for future time slots. The first command causes the time slots to scroll at a first speed. The user can increase the scroll speed by transmitting another command. The time slots in the EPG cease scrolling when there is no more data to display or when the user transmits a stop scrolling command to the receiving device.

Abstract translation: 提供了以第一和第二滚动速度滚动电子节目指南的方法和装置。 在观看由接收设备输出的电子节目指南（EPG）的同时，用户向接收设备发送第一命令以开始滚动EPG中的时隙，使得EPG显示将来时隙的节目信息。 第一个命令使时隙以第一个速度滚动。 用户可以通过发送另一个命令来增加滚动速度。 当没有更多数据要显示或用户向接收设备发送停止滚动命令时，EPG中的时隙停止滚动。