公开(公告)号：US20140076963A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13968611

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton ,  David S. Atkinson

IPC: G06K7/14 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06K7/1417 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N13/211 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/334 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N2013/0081

Abstract: A method for processing a matrix barcode displayed in three dimensions to extract data represented thereby involves capturing the component images of the three-dimensional representation. The method includes receiving a first component image of the matrix barcode and receiving a second component image of the matrix barcode as the two images are displayed on a display device. After the two images have been received, the first component image and the second component image of the matrix barcode are captured on an image capture device. Then depth information between elements of the matrix barcode presented in the first and second component images is determined and additional data represented in such depth information is extracted.

Abstract translation: 用于处理以三维显示的矩阵条形码以提取由其表示的数据的方法涉及捕获三维表示的分量图像。 该方法包括当显示设备上显示两个图像时，接收矩阵条形码的第一分量图像并接收矩阵条形码的第二分量图像。 在接收到两个图像之后，矩阵条形码的第一分量图像和第二分量图像被捕获在图像捕获装置上。 然后确定呈现在第一和第二分量图像中的矩阵条形码的元素之间的深度信息，并且提取在这样的深度信息中表示的附加数据。

公开(公告)号：US08675872B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US11946743

申请日：2007-11-28

Applicant: John A. Card, II

Inventor： John A. Card, II

IPC: H04N7/167

CPC classification number: H04N7/162 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Various embodiments facilitate program content access management. One embodiment is a system with a secure content provider communicatively coupled to a first system and a second system, operable to stream encrypted content over the first system, and operable to communicate access control information over the second system; and a receiving device coupled to the first system and the second system, operable to receive the encrypted program content from the first system, operable to receive the access control information over the second system such that the encrypted program content is decrypted based on the access control information to generate program content, and operable to communicate the program content to a presentation device.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例便于程序内容访问管理。 一个实施例是具有通信地耦合到第一系统和第二系统的安全内容提供商的系统，其可操作以在第一系统上流式传输加密的内容，并且可操作以在第二系统上传送访问控制信息; 以及耦合到所述第一系统和所述第二系统的接收设备，其可操作以从所述第一系统接收所述加密的节目内容，其可操作以通过所述第二系统接收所述访问控制信息，使得所述加密的节目内容基于所述访问控制 用于生成节目内容的信息，并且可操作以将节目内容传送到呈现设备。

公开(公告)号：US08641317B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US12491070

申请日：2009-06-24

Applicant: Jason M. Fruh ,  Sam Edgar

Inventor： Jason M. Fruh ,  Sam Edgar

IPC: B25G3/20

CPC classification number: H01Q1/1207 ,  F16B2/14 ,  H01Q1/1235 ,  H01Q1/1242

Abstract: A bushing includes a base portion having a central axis, a substantially circular aperture extending through the base portion along the central axis, and a plurality of tapered fingers integral with and protruding from the base portion. Each of the tapered fingers are configured to deflect from a first position in which a bolt or similar fastener may pass through the bushing to a second position in which the bushing constricts or clamps down around the bolt. A coupling system and method for rigidly securing two or more components together using one or more bushings is also provided.

Abstract translation: 衬套包括具有中心轴线的基部部分，沿着中心轴线延伸穿过基部部分的基本上圆形的孔，以及与基部部分成一体并从基部突出的多个锥形指状物。 每个锥形指状物被构造成从第一位置偏转，其中螺栓或类似的紧固件可穿过衬套到第二位置，在第二位置，衬套围绕螺栓收缩或夹紧。 还提供了一种使用一个或多个衬套将两个或多个部件刚性地固定在一起的联接系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140022456A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14039470

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande ,  Anthony F. Kozlowski

IPC: H04N7/025 ,  H04N5/04

CPC classification number: H04N7/025 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N5/607 ,  H04N7/04 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/64761 ,  H04N21/8106

Abstract: Presented herein is a method of presenting alternative audio content for an audio/visual content segment, such as a television program or a motion picture. In the method, the audio/visual content segment is received into a media content receiver. The audio/visual content segment includes primary visual content and primary audio content. A request to receive alternative audio content for the audio/visual content segment is transmitted. After transmitting the request, the alternative audio content is received into the media content receiver. The primary audio content is replaced with the alternative audio content to generate a revised audio/visual content segment. The revised audio/visual content is transferred for presentation to a user.

Abstract translation: 这里呈现的是呈现用于例如电视节目或电影的音频/视频内容片段的替代音频内容的方法。 在该方法中，音频/视频内容片段被接收到媒体内容接收器中。 音频/视频内容片段包括主要视觉内容和主要音频内容。 发送用于接收音频/视频内容段的替代音频内容的请求。 在发送请求之后，替代音频内容被接收到媒体内容接收器中。 主要音频内容被替换的音频内容替代，以生成修改的音频/视频内容片段。 传送修改后的音频/视频内容以呈现给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08629754B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US12638247

申请日：2009-12-15

Applicant: Adam Schafer ,  Joseph Tomko ,  Jeremy Mickelsen

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Joseph Tomko ,  Jeremy Mickelsen

IPC: G09B21/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/32

Abstract: A method of informing a user of an identity of an input of a remote control device is presented. In the method, user activation of one of the inputs of the remote control device is detected. An audible signal associated with the activated input is determined. Each of the inputs of the remote control device is associated with a unique one of a plurality of audible signals. The audible signal associated with the activated input is produced to inform the user of the identity of that input.

Abstract translation: 呈现了向用户通知遥控设备的输入的身份的方法。 在该方法中，检测到遥控装置的输入之一的用户激活。 确定与激活的输入相关联的可听信号。 遥控设备的每个输入与多个可听信号中唯一的输入相关联。 产生与激活的输入相关联的可听信号，以通知用户该输入的身份。

公开(公告)号：US08629623B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13097004

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/42202 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04N5/58 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04W52/0254 ,  H04W52/028

Abstract: A handheld device includes control elements, an illumination element operable to illuminate the control elements, a light sensor that detects an illumination level, and a sensor that detects whether or not the device is being held. When the illumination level is below an ambient light threshold and the device is being held, the illumination element and activates. However, when either the illumination level is not below the ambient light threshold or the handheld electronic device is not being held, the illumination element deactivates and/or does not activate. In some implementations, the sensor includes a capacitance touch switch and/or a resistance touch switch that detects contact with skin, a gyroscope and/or an accelerometer that detects movement of the handheld device, a pressure sensors that detects exertion of pressure on the handheld device, and/or an additional light sensor that detects when a portion of the handheld electronic device is covered.

Abstract translation: 手持式设备包括控制元件，可操作以照亮控制元件的照明元件，检测照明水平的光传感器，以及检测设备是否被保持的传感器。 当照明水平低于环境光阈值并且设备被保持时，照明元件并且被激活。 然而，当照明水平不低于环境光阈值或手持电子设备未被保持时，照明元件停用和/或不激活。 在一些实施方式中，传感器包括检测与皮肤接触的电容式触摸开关和/或电阻触摸开关，用于检测手持装置的移动的陀螺仪和/或加速度计，检测手持设备上的压力的压力传感器 设备和/或附加的光传感器，其检测手持电子设备的一部分何时被覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US20140013344A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13543993

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Karen Michelle Taxier

Inventor： Karen Michelle Taxier

IPC: H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/258

CPC classification number: H04N21/25891 ,  G06F2203/04803 ,  G06F2203/04804 ,  H04N21/26258 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A method of operating a video services system is presented here. The method presents an audiovisual stream to a user of a video services receiver. The audiovisual stream includes a first segment of primary audiovisual content, a second segment of primary audiovisual content, and a segment of secondary audiovisual content between the first segment of primary audiovisual content and the second segment of primary audiovisual content. The method continues by detecting presentation of the segment of secondary audiovisual content, obtaining a segment of audiovisual exercise content at the video services receiver, and presenting the segment of audiovisual exercise content concurrently with the segment of secondary audiovisual content.

Abstract translation: 这里介绍一种操作视频服务系统的方法。 该方法向视频服务接收器的用户呈现视听流。 视听流包括主要视听内容的第一段，主要视听内容的第二段和主要音像内容的第一段和主要音像内容的第二段之间的次级视听内容段。 该方法通过检测次级视听内容的片段的呈现，在视频服务接收器处获得视听运动内容的片段，以及与第二视听内容片段同时呈现音像运动内容的片段来继续。

公开(公告)号：US08588579B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US12434746

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N9/80

CPC classification number: G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N9/8063 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4351 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8133

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for the identification of locations in a presentation stream based on metadata associated with the presentation stream. Locations within a presentation stream are identified using signature data associated with the presentation stream. The identified locations within a presentation stream may be utilized to identify boundaries of segments within the presentation stream, such as segments of a show and interstitials (e.g., commercials) of the show. The identified portions of a presentation stream may then be utilized for filtering segments of content during presentation. Additionally, supplemental content is identified and inserted into the presentation stream during presentation.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于基于与呈现流相关联的元数据来识别呈现流中的位置的方法和装置。 使用与呈现流相关联的签名数据来识别呈现流内的位置。 呈现流内的识别的位置可以用于识别呈现流内的段的边界，例如节目的节目和节目的插页（例如广告）。 然后，呈现流的识别部分可用于在呈现期间过滤内容段。 此外，在呈现期间，补充内容被识别并插入到呈现流中。

公开(公告)号：US08584167B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US13149852

申请日：2011-05-31

Applicant: Luke VanDuyn

Inventor： Luke VanDuyn

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4821 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A receiver provides an EPG. The EPG includes schedule information for content accessible by the receiver from a content provider presented as slots in a grid arranged by time and source. The receiver may determine recorded content is stored and incorporate content information for the recorded content in the EPG. The content information may include one or more portions of the instance of recorded content. The receiver may automatically incorporate the content information or may incorporate such information in response to user input. The receiver may incorporate additional information and/or access recorded content in response to user selection of content information. In some implementations, the recorded content may be recorded as part of an automatic system for recording multiple instances of content received via a multi-frequency signal from a content provider wherein the instances of content are all included in a same frequency and encoded utilizing the same control word.

公开(公告)号：US08582957B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US12235464

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: Karen Michelle Taxier ,  Matthew Coburn

Inventor： Karen Michelle Taxier ,  Matthew Coburn

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein generally provide apparatus, systems and methods which facilitate the display of television recording information to. More particularly, television recording information is presented visually to a user in a recording information menu. The visual recording information menu includes a time axis, and recording timers associated with particular television programs are presented as visual representations along the time axis. In the case that multiple television receiving resources are available, a resource axis may separately present recording timers associated with each of the disparate television receiving resources.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的各种实施例通常提供便于将电视记录信息显示到的设备，系统和方法。 更具体地，在记录信息菜单中向用户可视地呈现电视记录信息。 视觉记录信息菜单包括时间轴，并且与特定电视节目相关联的记录定时器被呈现为沿着时间轴的视觉表示。 在多个电视接收资源可用的情况下，资源轴可以分别呈现与各个不同的电视接收资源相关联的记录定时器。