公开(公告)号：US20140226713A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14253357

申请日：2014-04-15

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Roger van der Laan ,  Timothy Cotter ,  Scott Furman ,  Rob McCool ,  Ian Buckley

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Roger van der Laan ,  Timothy Cotter ,  Scott Furman ,  Rob McCool ,  Ian Buckley

IPC: H04N19/164

CPC classification number: H04N19/164 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/25 ,  A63F13/32 ,  A63F13/355 ,  A63F13/358 ,  A63F2300/407 ,  A63F2300/534 ,  A63F2300/538 ,  A63F2300/552 ,  A63F2300/572 ,  A63F2300/577 ,  A63F2300/636 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04N7/106 ,  H04N19/107 ,  H04N19/132 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/169 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/188 ,  H04N19/436 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/6377 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/6583 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for performing video compression are described. For example, a method according to one embodiment comprises: encoding a plurality of video frames or portions thereof according to a first encoding format; transmitting the plurality of encoded video frames or portions to a client device; receiving feedback information from the client device, the feedback information usable to determine whether data contained in the video frames or portions has been successfully received and/or decoded; in response to detecting that one or more video frames or portions thereof have not been successfully received and/or decoded, determining a number of video frames or portions thereof which have not been successfully received and/or decoded and: (1) if the number of video frames or portions thereof which have not been successfully received and/or decoded is above a specified threshold, then encoding a new video frame or portion thereof according to a second encoding format, the second encoding format comprising a format which is not dependent on previously-transmitted video frames or portions thereof; or (2) if the number of video frames or portions thereof which have not been successfully received and/or decoded is below a specified threshold, then encoding a new video frame or portion thereof according to the first encoding format, the new video frame encoded to be dependent on a last known successfully received video frame or portion thereof; and transmitting the new video frame or portion thereof to the client device.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于执行视频压缩的计算机实现的系统和方法。 例如，根据一个实施例的方法包括：根据第一编码格式对多个视频帧或其部分进行编码; 将多个编码视频帧或部分发送到客户端设备; 从所述客户端设备接收反馈信息，所述反馈信息可用于确定包含在所述视频帧或部分中的数据是否已被成功接收和/或解码; 响应于检测到一个或多个视频帧或其部分未被成功接收和/或解码，确定尚未成功接收和/或解码的视频帧或其部分的数量，并且：（1）如果该数字 尚未成功接收和/或解码的视频帧或其部分高于规定的阈值，然后根据第二编码格式对新的视频帧或其部分进行编码，第二编码格式包括不依赖于 先前传输的视频帧或其部分; 或（2）如果没有成功接收和/或解码的视频帧或其部分的数量低于指定的阈值，则根据第一编码格式对新的视频帧或其部分进行编码，编码的新的视频帧 取决于最后已知的成功接收的视频帧或其部分; 以及将新的视频帧或其一部分发送到客户端设备。

公开(公告)号：US08634409B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US12749146

申请日：2010-03-29

Applicant: Steven Young ,  Todd Krein ,  Stephen G. Perlman

Inventor： Steven Young ,  Todd Krein ,  Stephen G. Perlman

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04L65/1026 ,  H04M7/0057 ,  H04M7/0069

Abstract: A system comprising: an IP telephony interface communicatively coupled to an IP telephony service; a secondary telephony interface communicatively coupled to a secondary telephony service; and a telephone connection module to select between the IP telephony service and the secondary telephone service based on one or more specified telephony connection conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种系统，包括：通信地耦合到IP电话服务的IP电话接口; 通信地耦合到辅助电话服务的辅助电话接口; 以及电话连接模块，用于基于一个或多个指定的电话连接条件在IP电话服务和辅助电话服务之间进行选择。

公开(公告)号：US08606942B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12359154

申请日：2009-01-23

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Roger van der Laan

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Roger van der Laan

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: A63F13/87 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/20 ,  A63F13/30 ,  A63F13/33 ,  A63F13/335 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F13/352 ,  A63F13/355 ,  A63F13/358 ,  A63F13/49 ,  A63F2300/402 ,  A63F2300/513 ,  A63F2300/538 ,  A63F2300/552 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L65/608 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04N7/106 ,  H04N21/21 ,  H04N21/2143 ,  H04N21/23 ,  H04N21/4781 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/14

Abstract: A system and method are described for intelligently allocating client requests to server centers provide real-time streaming interactive video. For example, one embodiment of a computer-implemented method comprises: strategically positioning a plurality of application server centers at different geographical locations; receiving a request from a client to execute an online application; determining the latency requirements based on the type of application requested by the client; and forwarding the client request to a particular application server center within the plurality based at least on the latency requirements of the requested application.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种系统和方法，用于智能地将客户端请求分配给服务器中心，提供实时流式交互式视频。 例如，计算机实现的方法的一个实施例包括：在不同的地理位置策略地定位多个应用服务器中心; 接收客户端执行在线申请的请求; 根据客户端请求的应用类型确定延迟要求; 以及基于所请求的应用的等待时间要求，将所述客户端请求转发到所述多个基站内的特定应用服务器中心。

公开(公告)号：US08428162B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12637643

申请日：2009-12-14

Applicant: Antonio Forenza ,  Robert W. Heath, Jr. ,  Stephen G. Perlman ,  Roger van der Laan ,  John Speck

Inventor： Antonio Forenza ,  Robert W. Heath, Jr. ,  Stephen G. Perlman ,  Roger van der Laan ,  John Speck

IPC: H04K1/10 ,  H04L27/28

CPC classification number: H04L25/03343 ,  H04B7/0684 ,  H04L1/0057 ,  H04L25/0206 ,  H04L25/0224 ,  H04L2025/03414 ,  H04L2025/0377 ,  H04L2025/03802

Abstract: A system for compensating for in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) imbalances for multiple antenna systems (MAS) with multi-user (MU) transmissions (defined with the acronym MU-MAS), such as distributed-input distributed-output (DIDO) communication systems, comprising multicarrier modulation, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). For example, one embodiment of the system comprises one or more coding modulation units to encode and modulate information bits for each of a plurality of wireless client devices to produce encoded and modulated information bits; one or more mapping units to map the encoded and modulated information bits to complex symbols; and a MU-MAS or DIDO IQ-aware precoding unit to exploit channel state information obtained through feedback from the wireless client devices to compute MU-MAS or DIDO IQ-aware precoding weights, the MU-MAS or DIDO IQ-aware precoding unit precoding the complex symbols obtained from the mapping units using the weights to pre-cancel interference due to I/Q gain and phase imbalances and/or inter-user interference.

Abstract translation: 用于补偿具有多用户（MU）传输（用首字母缩略词MU-MAS定义）的多天线系统（MAS）的同相和正交（I / Q）不平衡的系统，例如分布式输入分布式输出（ DIDO）通信系统，包括多载波调制，例如正交频分复用（OFDM）。 例如，系统的一个实施例包括一个或多个编码调制单元，以编码和调制多个无线客户端设备中的每一个的信息比特，以产生编码和调制的信息比特; 一个或多个映射单元将编码和调制的信息比特映射到复数符号; 以及MU-MAS或DIDO IQ感知预编码单元，以利用通过来自无线客户端设备的反馈获得的信道状态信息来计算MU-MAS或DIDO IQ感知预编码权重，MU-MAS或DIDO IQ感知预编码单元预编码 从映射单元获得的复数符号使用权重来预先消除由于I / Q增益和相位不平衡和/或用户间干扰引起的干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20130047188A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13372882

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman

IPC: H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04B7/18517

Abstract: A wireless network includes a satellite antenna assembly with a reflector dish and at least one low-noise block converter (LNB) positioned opposite the reflector dish. A wireless transceiver transmits video and data information to one or more users located in a surrounding area. An interface unit is coupled to provide communication signals to the wireless transceiver. The unit is also configured for connection to an interactive data network so that the one or more users are provided with connectivity to the interactive data network via the wireless transceiver. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 无线网络包括具有反射器盘的卫星天线组件和与反射器盘相对定位的至少一个低噪声块转换器（LNB）。 无线收发器将视频和数据信息发送到位于周围区域中的一个或多个用户。 接口单元被耦合以向无线收发器提供通信信号。 该单元还被配置为连接到交互式数据网络，使得一个或多个用户经由无线收发器被提供到交互式数据网络的连接。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求抽象的规则，允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开内容的主题。 提交它的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US20130038766A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13652259

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Axel Busboom ,  Pamela Greene ,  Timothy S. Cotter ,  John Speck ,  Roger van der Laan

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Axel Busboom ,  Pamela Greene ,  Timothy S. Cotter ,  John Speck ,  Roger van der Laan

IPC: G02B27/10 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/3572

Abstract: An apparatus for capturing images. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises: a coded lens array including a plurality of lenses arranged in a coded pattern and with opaque material blocking array elements that do not contain lenses; and a light-sensitive semiconductor sensor coupled to the coded lens array and positioned at a specified distance behind the coded lens array, the light-sensitive sensor configured to sense light transmitted through the lenses in the coded lens array.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获图像的装置。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括：编码透镜阵列，包括以编码图案排列的多个透镜，并且具有不透明材料阻挡不包含透镜的阵列元件; 以及耦合到所述编码透镜阵列并且位于所述编码透镜阵列之后的特定距离处的感光半导体传感器，所述感光传感器被配置为感测透过所述编码透镜阵列中的透镜的光。

公开(公告)号：US08288704B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US13226461

申请日：2011-09-06

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Axel Busboom ,  Pamela Greene ,  Tim S. Cotter ,  John Speck ,  Roger van der Laan

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Axel Busboom ,  Pamela Greene ,  Tim S. Cotter ,  John Speck ,  Roger van der Laan

IPC: H01L27/00 ,  G01T1/161 ,  H01J3/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/3572

Abstract: An apparatus for capturing images. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises: a coded lens array including a plurality of lenses arranged in a coded pattern and with opaque material blocking array elements that do not contain lenses; and a light-sensitive semiconductor sensor coupled to the coded lens array and positioned at a specified distance behind the coded lens array, the light-sensitive sensor configured to sense light transmitted through the lenses in the coded lens array.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获图像的装置。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括：编码透镜阵列，包括以编码图案排列的多个透镜，并且具有不透明材料阻挡不包含透镜的阵列元件; 以及耦合到所述编码透镜阵列并且位于所述编码透镜阵列之后的特定距离处的感光半导体传感器，所述感光传感器被配置为感测透过所述编码透镜阵列中的透镜的光。

公开(公告)号：US20120096494A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13338067

申请日：2011-12-27

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Michael Sleator

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Michael Sleator

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8586 ,  H04N2005/91364

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed including: receiving a broadcast signal containing a set of multiplexed multimedia channels; storing said multiplexed multimedia channels in a temporary storage buffer on a mass storage device; determining a point in said temporary storage buffer to begin demultiplexing and decoding a first channel responsive to a user request to view a particular program on said first channel in its entirety, said point indicating the start of said program on said first channel; and demultiplexing and decoding said first channel of said set of multiplexed multimedia channels from said point within said temporary storage buffer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算机实现的方法，包括：接收包含一组复用的多媒体信道的广播信号; 将所述多路复用多媒体频道存储在海量存储设备上的临时存储缓冲器中; 确定所述临时存储缓冲器中的一个点，以响应于用户请求整体地对所述第一信道上的特定节目进行解复用和解码第一信道，所述点指示所述第一信道上的所述节目的开始; 并且从所述临时存储缓冲器内的所述点解复用和解码所述多路复用多媒体通道组的所述第一通道。

公开(公告)号：US20120093078A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13233006

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Stephen G. Perlman ,  Antonio Forenza

Inventor： Stephen G. Perlman ,  Antonio Forenza

IPC: H04W4/00

Abstract: A system and method are described which enable planned evolution and obsolescence of multiuser wireless spectrum. One embodiment of such a system includes one or multiple centralized processors and one or multiple distributed nodes that communicate via wireline or wireless connections. The distributed nodes may share their identification number and other reconfigurable system parameters with the centralized processor. The information about all distributed nodes may be stored in a database that is shared by all centralized processors. The reconfigurable system parameters may comprise power emission, frequency band, modulation/coding scheme. The distributed nodes may be software defined radios such as FPGA, DSP, GPU and/or GPCPU that run algorithms for baseband signal processing and may be reconfigured remotely by the centralized processor. A cloud wireless system may be used wherein the distributed nodes are reconfigured periodically or instantly to adjust to the evolving wireless architecture.

Abstract translation: 描述了能够实现多用户无线频谱的规划演进和过时的系统和方法。 这种系统的一个实施例包括一个或多个集中式处理器和通过有线或无线连接进行通信的一个或多个分布式节点。 分布式节点可以与集中处理器共享其标识号和其他可重新配置的系统参数。 关于所有分布式节点的信息可以存储在由所有集中处理器共享的数据库中。 可重构系统参数可以包括功率发射，频带，调制/编码方案。 分布式节点可以是软件定义的无线电，例如FPGA，DSP，GPU和/或GPCPU，其运行用于基带信号处理的算法，并且可以由集中处理器远程重新配置。 可以使用云无线系统，其中分布式节点被周期性地或即时地重新配置以适应演进的无线架构。

公开(公告)号：US20120066405A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13016794

申请日：2011-01-28

Applicant: John Speck ,  Stephen G. Perlman

Inventor： John Speck ,  Stephen G. Perlman

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: A63F13/358 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/335 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F13/355 ,  A63F13/493 ,  A63F2300/407 ,  A63F2300/534 ,  A63F2300/535 ,  A63F2300/538 ,  A63F2300/554 ,  A63F2300/636

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for retaining system state of an online application such as a video game. For example, a method according to one embodiment comprises: executing a application on a server in response to user input from a client; transmitting video generated by the application over a network connection from the server to the client; detecting that the network connection has become unusable or impaired; responsively pausing the execution of the application from a current point of execution; and resuming the execution of the application from the current point of execution upon detecting that the network connection has become usable or unimpaired.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于保持诸如视频游戏的在线应用的系统状态的装置和方法。 例如，根据一个实施例的方法包括：响应于来自客户端的用户输入在服务器上执行应用; 将由应用通过网络连接生成的视频从服务器发送到客户端; 检测到网络连接不可用或受损; 从当前的执行点响应地暂停执行应用程序; 并且当检测到网络连接变得可用或不受损时，从当前的执行点恢复执行应用程序。