公开(公告)号：US20190238924A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16378358

申请日：2019-04-08

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Joshua Stumbo

IPC: H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/433 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/608 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N21/251 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for predictive pre-buffering of content for a user. Embodiments include a prediction system that can receive trending information from social media sources and other streaming video sources. The prediction system can also receive user viewing history to identify the programs the user has viewed, the genres of the programs the user has viewed, and amount of programming the user consumes. Based on the user's viewing history, the prediction system can identify preferred genres for the user and other preferred content information. Based on the trending programs and the user's preferred genres, the prediction system can predict which of the trending programs that the user may watch. Based on the prediction, the system can pre-buffer some portion of the programs that the system predicted the user may watch in a cache of the device on which the user watches programming.

公开(公告)号：US20190208432A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15962914

申请日：2018-04-25

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Kate Megan Carney Landow

IPC: H04W24/08 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W28/20 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04W16/18

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying user density from network data are included herein. Embodiments include a communication tower that allocates communication bandwidth to devices in an area within range of the communication tower. The communication tower can calculate the user density in the area based on the allocation of bandwidth. Further, the types of data and messages exchanged with the devices can indicate the type of device, which can be used to group the devices based on type that are likely associated with a single user. For example, a single user may have a mobile phone, a tablet, and a smartwatch. Additionally, speed of devices can indicate which users are pedestrians. This information can be included in user density information and provided to devices or users to improve public safety, device response to high traffic areas, and so forth.

公开(公告)号：US20190208275A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15857240

申请日：2017-12-28

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Jesse Montgomery ,  Donald Dudrey

IPC: H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/637

CPC classification number: H04N21/4621 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06F21/606 ,  G06F21/6272 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/637

Abstract: Techniques described herein include evaluation and management of device hardware, software, and network resources during streaming, downloading, or playback of video resources on client devices from remote locations. Certain aspects relate to evaluating the current resources available at a client device, such as memory, processing capacity, device battery status, network availability and/or network data quotas, in view of a video resource request. Based on the evaluation of the client device's resources, and estimations of the effects that video streaming/downloading and playback may have on the client device's resources, the client device may control, customize, and/or alter the retrieval or playback of requested video resources.

公开(公告)号：US20190208024A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15858190

申请日：2017-12-29

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeffrey Jablonski

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L67/16 ,  G06F17/2755 ,  G06F17/277 ,  G06F17/2795 ,  G06F17/289 ,  G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/4014 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/18

Abstract: Techniques described herein include a communication and device discovery platform though which Internet of Things (IoT) devices may discover other IoT devices, ascertain device statuses, purposes, and the functions and operations supported by other IoT devices, and collaborate with other IoT devices to request and initiate particular functions and operations. Using the platform and corresponding functionality described herein, an IoT device may announce to another nearby IoT devices its general description, availability, required permissions, as well as a listing and description of functions it may perform. Other authorized IoT devices may make use of the broadcasted functions, using artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and additional techniques that enable independent and decentralized IoT devices to discover the purposes, supported functions and operations, and invoke the functionality of other IoT devices.

公开(公告)号：US20190207768A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15856939

申请日：2017-12-28

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Christofer Hardy ,  David Abraham

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L9/06 ,  H04L9/08

Abstract: A content distribution system includes content receivers that provide a plurality of blockchain databases that store transaction records associated with subscriber requests for content, and a computer system that processes those transaction records and enables authorized content receivers to output requested content.

公开(公告)号：US20190203880A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15858610

申请日：2017-12-29

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Bailey

IPC: F16M13/02 ,  F16B2/18 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B2/00

CPC classification number: F16M13/025 ,  F16B2/005 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B2/18 ,  H01Q1/1221 ,  H01Q1/125

Abstract: Systems for coupling a satellite antenna to a structure is provided. The system may include a first element, a second element, a third element, and a tightening mechanism. The first element may include at least one protrusion. The second element may also include at least one protrusion. The third element may be rotatably coupled with the first element. The third element may also be rotatably coupled with the second element. The third element may further be configured to couple with the satellite antenna. The tightening mechanism may be operable to rotate at least one of the first element or the second element with respect to the third element such that at least one protrusion of the first element and at least one protrusion of the second element engage with the structure located between the first element and the second element.

公开(公告)号：US20190198991A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US15855821

申请日：2017-12-27

Applicant: Dish Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Paul Langer

IPC: H01Q3/08 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q15/14

CPC classification number: H01Q3/08 ,  H01Q1/125 ,  H01Q15/14

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards an antenna mount that is configured with a self-plumbing mast for simplified peaking. The mounting system includes an elevation alignment joint that includes a first member and a second member, which are configured to rotate about a central axis and can be locked into a fixed rotation. A plumb is connected to the first member and an antenna mounting support is connected to the second member such that the antenna position is maintained at an elevation identified on the first member when in the fixed rotation. The mounting system also includes a base assembly that is configured to hold the elevation alignment joint such that the plumb weight self-orients in a vertical, plumb position with the antenna at the desired elevation. The base assembly also includes a compass for aligning the azimuth of the antenna.

公开(公告)号：US20190173741A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US15833729

申请日：2017-12-06

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L41/0672 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H04L12/12 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04L41/0686 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04M11/066

Abstract: A network watchdog and reset device determines that a signal into a modem device has been interrupted. In response to determining that the signal into the modem device has been restored, the device transmits control signals that cause power to the modem device to be cycled. In response to determining that the modem device is outputting data, the device transmits control signals that cause power to a router device to be cycled. In response to determining that the router device is outputting data, the device transmits control signals that cause power to a wireless access point device to be cycled. In response to determining that the wireless access point device is outputting data, the device transmits control signals that cause power to a peripheral device such as a security camera to be cycled.

公开(公告)号：US20190073746A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US15695856

申请日：2017-09-05

Applicant: Dish Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Gregory H. Greene

IPC: G06T3/40 ,  H04N5/14 ,  G06F13/10

Abstract: A graphics adjustment system detects the video resolution of digital video to be output by a receiving device and saves the graphics settings input by the user when the user adjusts the graphics settings on the receiving device such that the digital video being presented in the presentation device is not cut off due to overscanning. The system saves the graphics adjustment settings as the setting to use going forward for digital video of that same resolution for that particular presentation device. In this manner, the digital video output from the receiving device will not be cut off when presented on the presentation device, even when the receiving device is switching between receiving digital video programming of different resolutions from various program distributors and/or the content providers.

公开(公告)号：US10063916B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15670808

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Christofer Hardy ,  Tabitha Smallwood

IPC: H04H60/33 ,  H04N21/441 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04N13/04 ,  G06F21/35

CPC classification number: H04N21/441 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/35 ,  H04N13/332 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/816

Abstract: Various arrangements are presented for using a virtual reality (VR) device for content playback. A television receiver may provide to the VR device access to a shared encryption key. The shared encryption key may be used to decrypt content from an over-the-top (OTT) content host system. The VR device may request content from the OTT content host system using the set of credentials. The VR device may then receive encrypted content from the OTT content host system, wherein the encrypted content corresponds to the requested content. The encrypted content received from the OTT content host system may be decrypted by the VR device using the shared encryption key. The VR device may then output for presentation the decrypted content.