公开(公告)号：US08698692B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13893304

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: DISH Network, L.L.C.

Inventor： David Lettkeman

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/08

CPC classification number: H01Q1/12 ,  F16M13/022 ,  F16M2200/025 ,  F16M2200/061 ,  H01Q1/1228 ,  H01Q1/1271

Abstract: Apparatus are described for mounting an object to a structure having a railing. The apparatus includes a base attachable to the object and configured for placement on the structure proximate the railing. The apparatus further includes an adjustable compression mechanism positioned between the base and the railing configured to secure the base to the structure with a selected force. The mechanism includes a first plate on the base, a second plate movable relative to the first plate for producing a selected height of the mechanism and a threaded member attached to the first plate and the second plate. The threaded member is configured to move the second plate relative to the first plate to achieve the selected height and apply the selected force.

Abstract translation: 描述了将物体安装到具有栏杆的结构的装置。 该装置包括可附接到物体并被配置用于放置在靠近栏杆的结构上的基座。 该装置还包括可调压缩机构，其定位在基座和栏杆之间，其构造成以选定的力将基座固定到结构体上。 所述机构包括在所述基座上的第一板，相对于所述第一板可移动的第二板，用于产生所述机构的选定高度，以及附接到所述第一板和所述第二板的螺纹构件。 螺纹构件被配置为相对于第一板移动第二板以实现所选择的高度并施加所选择的力。

公开(公告)号：US08223185B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12046619

申请日：2008-03-12

Applicant: Max S. Gratton ,  Desmond Ottmar

Inventor： Max S. Gratton ,  Desmond Ottmar

IPC: H04L7/12

CPC classification number: H04H60/80 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for providing communication between multiple content viewers. First video data is captured of a first user located locally with respect to a presentation device and transmitted to a base station located remotely with respect to the presentation device. The base station transmits a composite signal that includes video content provided by a content source communicatively coupled the base station and further includes second video chat data captured of a second user located remotely with respect to the presentation device. The composite signal is responsively presented by the presentation device to the first user.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于提供多个内容观看者之间的通信的装置和/或方法的各种实施例。 第一视频数据被捕获在相对于呈现设备本地定位的第一用户，并被发送到相对于呈现设备远程位置的基站。 基站发送包括由通信地耦合到基站的内容源提供的视频内容的复合信号，并且还包括捕获的相对于呈现设备远程定位的第二用户的第二视频聊天数据。 复合信号由呈现装置响应地呈现给第一用户。

公开(公告)号：US20120162044A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12979597

申请日：2010-12-28

Applicant: David M. Lettkeman ,  Patrick Harold Reynolds

Inventor： David M. Lettkeman ,  Patrick Harold Reynolds

IPC: H01Q1/12 ,  H05K13/00 ,  F16M13/00

CPC classification number: H01Q3/02 ,  H01Q1/1221 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for mounting an object to an edge of a structure. A plate is utilized to provide additional rigidity for mounting an object to a structure. The plate includes a first surface configured to slide between the structure and an object mounted to the structure with at least one securing mechanism. The plate includes a first slot positioned along a first peripheral edge of the plate. The first slot is configured to align with and prevent interference of the plate with the securing mechanism during the slide and to receive the securing mechanism. The plate includes a second slot positioned along the first peripheral edge. The second slot is configured to align with and prevent interference of the plate with the securing mechanism during the slide and to receive the securing mechanism.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将物体安装到结构的边缘的装置和方法。 使用板来提供用于将物体安装到结构的附加刚性。 所述板包括第一表面，所述第一表面被构造成在所述结构和安装到所述结构的物体之间在至少一个固定机构上滑动。 板包括沿着板的第一周边边缘定位的第一槽。 第一槽配置成在滑动过程中与板与固定机构的对准并防止其受到干扰，并接收固定机构。 板包括沿着第一周边边缘定位的第二槽。 第二槽配置成在滑动过程中与板与固定机构的对准并防止其受到干扰，并且接收固定机构。

公开(公告)号：US20120158769A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12969579

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Max Stephen Gratton

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/634 ,  G06F16/68

Abstract: Distributing and identifying music is described. In one aspect, multiple music tracks are received by a music receiver from a music content provider. At least a portion of the music tracks are played in a geographic area near the music receiver. A report is generated that identifies music tracks played in the geographic area and a time associated with playing each music track. The report is then communicated to the music content provider.

Abstract translation: 描述了分发和识别音乐。 在一个方面，由音乐接收器从音乐内容提供商接收多个音乐曲目。 音乐轨道的至少一部分在音乐接收器附近的地理区域中播放。 生成一个报告，用于识别在地理区域播放的音乐曲目和播放每个音乐曲目的时间。 然后将该报告传送给音乐内容提供商。

公开(公告)号：US20120151785A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12970749

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: David M. Lettkeman ,  Patrick Harold Reynolds

Inventor： David M. Lettkeman ,  Patrick Harold Reynolds

IPC: G01C9/28 ,  G01C9/24 ,  G01C9/02

CPC classification number: G01C9/24 ,  G01C9/28 ,  G01C9/34 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Multi-angle levels and plumbing methods are described. In one aspect, a multi-angle level has a body made up of a base section and a rotating section rotatably secured to the base section. A leveling mechanism is disposed on the rotating section.

Abstract translation: 描述了多角度水平和管道方法。 一方面，多角度级具有由基部和可旋转地固定到基部的旋转部构成的主体。 调平机构设置在旋转部分上。

公开(公告)号：US08152642B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US12046568

申请日：2008-03-12

Applicant: Charles W. Ergen ,  Max S Gratton

Inventor： Charles W. Ergen ,  Max S Gratton

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for remotely controlling an entertainment device using a mobile communication device. A user utilizes a mobile communication device to input information that requests manipulation of playback of content outputted for presentation by an entertainment device. The mobile communication device transmits the user input to the entertainment device and furthers transmits identifying data regarding the user. Responsive to receiving the user input and the identifying data, the mobile communication device authenticates the user and outputs the content for presentation to a user based on the user input.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于使用移动通信设备远程控制娱乐设备的装置和/或方法的各种实施例。 用户利用移动通信设备输入请求操纵播放由娱乐设备呈现的内容的播放的信息。 移动通信设备将用户输入发送到娱乐设备，并进一步发送关于用户的识别数据。 响应于接收用户输入和识别数据，移动通信设备基于用户输入认证用户并输出内容以呈现给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08136140B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US11942896

申请日：2007-11-20

Applicant: Kenneth Robert Hodge

Inventor： Kenneth Robert Hodge

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  G11B27/11 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus, systems and/or methods are described for generating metadata utilized by a DVR to filter content from a video stream. A video stream is reviewed to identify portions the video stream to skip during presentation of the video stream. Text data associated with the video stream is parsed to identify a string in the text data that identifies boundaries of the portions of the video stream that are to be skipped during presentation by the DVR. The string is provided to the DVR, and the DVR utilizes the string to skip the portion of the video stream during presentation of the video stream by the DVR.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于生成由DVR使用的元数据以从视频流过滤内容的装置，系统和/或方法的各种实施例。 审查视频流以识别在呈现视频流期间要跳过的视频流的部分。 解析与视频流相关联的文本数据以识别文本数据中的字符串，其识别由DVR呈现期间要被跳过的视频流的部分的边界。 该串被提供给DVR，并且DVR利用该字符串在DVR呈现视频流期间跳过视频流的部分。

公开(公告)号：US08081139B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12483016

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Jason S. Schmidt ,  David Lettkeman ,  Eric Bolze

Inventor： Jason S. Schmidt ,  David Lettkeman ,  Eric Bolze

IPC: H01Q1/12

CPC classification number: H01Q1/1207 ,  H01Q1/1242

Abstract: An antenna amount including first, second, and third plates is disclosed. Each of the first and second plates includes a planar section and a flange connected to the planar section. At least one attachment device attaches the first plate to the second plate to form a plate structure. When attached, the planar sections of the first and second plates contact each other. Also, the flanges are parallel to each other, extend in the same direction, and are positioned to abut opposing surfaces of a mounting base. The third plate includes a planar section and a mounting surface connected to the planar section. The mounting surface is configured to receive a mounting device for the antenna. The attachment device clamps the mounting base between the third plate and the plate structure.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括第一，第二和第三板的天线量。 第一和第二板中的每一个包括平面部分和连接到平面部分的凸缘。 至少一个附接装置将第一板附接到第二板以形成板结构。 当附接时，第一和第二板的平面部分彼此接触。 此外，凸缘彼此平行，沿相同的方向延伸，并且被定位成邻接安装基座的相对表面。 第三板包括平面部分和连接到平面部分的安装表面。 安装表面被配置为接收用于天线的安装装置。 附接装置将安装基座夹在第三板和板结构之间。

公开(公告)号：US20100169934A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12344359

申请日：2008-12-26

Applicant: John T. KENNEDY

Inventor： John T. KENNEDY

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04H40/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4524 ,  H04H20/22 ,  H04H60/11 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N21/20 ,  H04N21/21 ,  H04N21/214 ,  H04N21/2146 ,  H04N21/23 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/2402 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/60 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6112 ,  H04N21/6162

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for presenting a television program to a viewer using a mobile television receiver. The television program is received at the mobile television receiver via a first signal transmitted by a signal source having a limited range. It is determined whether the mobile receiver will exit the limited range of the signal source and, before the mobile receiver exits the limited range of the signal source, an action is facilitated to allow the viewer to continue to view the television program. Actions that may be facilitated include tuning to an alternate source of the television program, obtaining a placeshifted media stream of the television program, recording the television program on a remote video recorder, or simply notifying the viewer that he or she is about to exit the limited range of the signal source.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用移动电视接收机向观看者呈现电视节目的系统和方法。 通过由具有有限范围的信号源发送的第一信号，在移动电视接收机处接收电视节目。 确定移动接收机是否将退出信号源的有限范围，并且在移动接收机退出信号源的有限范围之前，有助于观众继续观看电视节目的动作。 可以促进的动作包括调整到电视节目的替代源，获得电视节目的地点转换的媒体流，在远程录像机上记录电视节目，或者简单地通知观众他或她即将离开 信号源范围有限。

公开(公告)号：US20100017838A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12175115

申请日：2008-07-17

Applicant: Max S. Gratton

Inventor： Max S. Gratton

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04L29/12301 ,  H04L61/2076 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/64707

Abstract: A method for updating a network address of an audio/video node of a communication network to a communication device is provided. In the method, a communication identifier associated with the communication device is received at the audio/video node. Also received at the audio/video node, by way of the communication network, is a network address of the audio/video node. In response to receiving the network address, a message is transferred from the audio/video node to the communication device using the communication identifier, wherein the message comprises the network address. A request for audio/video data is transferred from the communication device over the communication network to the audio/video node using the network address. In response to receiving the request, the audio/video data is transferred from the audio/video node over the communication network to the communication device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将通信网络的音频/视频节点的网络地址更新到通信设备的方法。 在该方法中，在音频/视频节点处接收与通信设备相关联的通信标识符。 还通过通信网络在音频/视频节点处接收音频/视频节点的网络地址。 响应于接收到网络地址，使用通信标识符将消息从音频/视频节点传送到通信设备，其中消息包括网络地址。 音频/视频数据的请求通过通信网络从通信设备通过网络地址传送到音频/视频节点。 响应于接收到该请求，音频/视频数据通过通信网络从音频/视频节点传送到通信设备。