公开(公告)号：US07805751B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11117819

申请日：2005-04-28

Applicant: Michael T Dugan ,  Thomas T Taylor ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  David A. Kummer ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Anthony G. Dower, III

Inventor： Michael T Dugan ,  Thomas T Taylor ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  David A. Kummer ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Anthony G. Dower, III

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4432 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4753

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device that can easily configure an entertainment system automatically or semi-automatically. The reconfiguration of the entertainment system can be achieved by cycling through the possible configurations of the entertainment system (i.e. different combinations of operational states of the components that make up the entertainment system) by changing various operational states of certain components until an operable configuration is found. The invention may be implemented in any component of the entertainment system including a set-top-box, satellite receiver or a remote control.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种可以容易地自动或半自动配置娱乐系统的方法和装置。 娱乐系统的重新配置可以通过改变娱乐系统的可能配置（即构成娱乐系统的组件的操作状态的不同组合）来实现，通过改变某些组件的各种操作状态直到找到可操作的配置 。 本发明可以在包括机顶盒，卫星接收机或遥控器的娱乐系统的任何组件中实现。

公开(公告)号：US20090144773A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12324487

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Mike Cavanaugh ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Mike Cavanaugh ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/20

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: An approach to providing EPG information segments the EPG information into a plurality of segmented EPGs, i.e., subsets of the EPG information. The EPG information for all channels may be segmented into EPGs for separate local channels, i.e., channels received by client devices within a particular geographical region or broadcast area, and a “home” or universal EPG. Alternatively or additionally, the EPG information for all channels may be segmented into EPGs, for example, based on channel content or category.

Abstract translation: 提供EPG信息的方法将EPG信息划分成多个分段EPG，即EPG信息的子集。 所有信道的EPG信息可以被分割成用于单独的本地信道的EPG，即由特定地理区域或广播区域内的客户端设备接收的信道，以及“家庭”或通用EPG。 或者或另外，所有信道的EPG信息可以例如基于信道内容或类别被分割成EPG。

公开(公告)号：US20090089855A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12239210

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: David Christopher St. John-Larkin ,  David A. Kummer ,  John Anthony Card, II

Inventor： David Christopher St. John-Larkin ,  David A. Kummer ,  John Anthony Card, II

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4788 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6543

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for communication between a plurality of client devices of a broadcast system. The communication may be, for example, a recommendation of a program that is communicated from one subscriber to another subscriber or subscribers via their client devices. The communication also may be a comment regarding a program, for example, recently viewed at the client device of the one subscriber. In general, the communication may be a message from one subscriber to another subscriber or subscribers. Further, the communication may be configured to perform a function on one or more other client devices. Such a function may include, but is not limited to, setting a timer to record a program, ordering or purchasing a program or service, cancelling an ordered/purchased program or service, setting or altering user preferences, controlling access to channels, etc.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可以提供广播系统的多个客户端设备之间的通信。 该通信可以是例如通过其客户端设备从一个用户传送到另一个用户或订户的程序的推荐。 通信还可以是关于程序的评论，例如最近在一个用户的客户端设备中观看的程序。 通常，通信可以是从一个订户到另一个订户或订户的消息。 此外，通信可以被配置为在一个或多个其他客户端设备上执行功能。 这样的功能可以包括但不限于设置定时器来记录节目，订购或购买节目或服务，取消订购/购买的节目或服务，设置或改变用户偏好，控制对频道的访问等。

公开(公告)号：US20080242328A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11693037

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Danny Jean Minnick

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Danny Jean Minnick

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: G08B27/008 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/435

Abstract: A method is presented for providing information associated with a geographical area to users of broadcast communication receivers. The information, as well as an indication of the geographical area associated with the information, are transmitted to, and received by, each of the broadcast communication receivers. In each of the receivers, the indication of the geographical area is compared with a geographic code associated with, and stored within, the receiver. Each of the receivers also relays the information to the user of the receiver if the geographic code indicates that the receiver is located within the geographical area.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于向广播通信接收机的用户提供与地理区域相关联的信息的方法。 信息以及与信息相关联的地理区域的指示被发送到每个广播通信接收机并由其接收。 在每个接收机中，将地理区域的指示与与接收机相关联并存储在接收机内的地理码进行比较。 如果地理代码指示接收机位于地理区域内，则每个接收机还将信息中继到接收机的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20080159538A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11693076

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: William Michael Beals ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： William Michael Beals ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04K1/00

CPC classification number: H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04L2209/601

Abstract: A method for providing a communication device access to a secure broadcast communication is presented. In the method, an encrypted message originating outside the communication device is received into an electronic component of the communication device. The encrypted message is then decrypted within the electronic component, resulting in a decrypted message. The decrypted message is then verified. In response to verifying the decrypted message, a disabled circuit of the electronic component is enabled to allow the communication device to access the secure broadcast communication.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于提供通信设备访问安全广播通信的方法。 在该方法中，从通信设备外部发送的加密消息被接收到通信设备的电子部件中。 然后，加密的消息在电子组件内被解密，产生解密的消息。 然后验证解密的消息。 响应于验证解密的消息，电子组件的禁用电路能够允许通信设备访问安全广播通信。

公开(公告)号：US4495594A

公开(公告)日：1985-01-22

申请号：US279368

申请日：1981-07-01

Applicant: Lewis C. Eggebrecht ,  David A. Kummer ,  Jesus A. Saenz

Inventor： Lewis C. Eggebrecht ,  David A. Kummer ,  Jesus A. Saenz

IPC: G06F3/153 ,  G09G5/12 ,  G09G5/18 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G09G5/12

Abstract: Two controller units controlling a single input/output device such as a cathode ray tube (CRT) are synchronized by a command signal. Upon appearance of the command signal, the slave controller unit, which may have been running unsynchronized with the master controller, is stopped at the time for vertical retrace and remains stopped until vertical retrace time for the master controller. At this point, the slave controller is restarted in synchronism with the master controller and remains synchronized so long as both master and slave receive the same clock and the same screen refresh parameters.

Abstract translation: 控制诸如阴极射线管（CRT）的单个输入/输出设备的两个控制器单元通过命令信号同步。 在出现命令信号时，可能已经与主控制器不同步的从控制器单元在垂直回扫时停止，并保持停止，直到主控制器的垂直回扫时间为止。 此时，从控制器与主控制器同步重新启动，并保持同步，只要主机和从机都接收相同的时钟和相同的画面刷新参数即可。

公开(公告)号：US4442428A

公开(公告)日：1984-04-10

申请号：US292074

申请日：1981-08-12

Applicant: Mark E. Dean ,  David A. Kummer ,  Jesus A. Saenz

Inventor： Mark E. Dean ,  David A. Kummer ,  Jesus A. Saenz

IPC: H04N11/20 ,  G09G1/28 ,  G09G5/04 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N9/077

CPC classification number: G09G1/285

Abstract: A 3.58 MHz subcarrier signal and a 14.318 MHz clock signal are applied to three flipflops (50, 52 and 54) in such a manner that there appears on the output terminals (Q and Q) of the latches individual phase-shifted subcarriers having relative phases of 0.degree., 180.degree., 90.degree., 270.degree., 135.degree. and 315.degree. , respectively, representing the colors yellow, blue, red, cyan, magenta and green, respectively. Computer-generated digital color signals (+BLUE, +GREEN, +RED) are applied to the switching inputs (A, B, C) of a multiplexer (56) in order selectively to switch to the output of the multiplexer individual ones of the phase-shifted subcarriers in accordance with the code represented by the digital color signals. The individual subcarriers are combined in a summing circuit (62, 64) with television synchronizing and blanking pulses to produce a composite video color signal which is directly compatible with a conventional composite monitor and, after R.F. modulation, with a conventional television receiver. Brighter versions of the colors are obtained by increasing the direct current level (+INTENSITY) at the summing circuit.

Abstract translation: 一个3.58MHz的子载波信号和一个14.318MHz的时钟信号以这样一种方式施加到三个触发器（50,52和54）上，使得存在锁存器的输出端子（Q和＆amp; upbar＆Q），各个相移子载波具有相对的 分别为0°，180°±20°，90°，270°，135°和315°的相，分别表示黄色，蓝色，红色，青色，品红色和绿色的颜色。 计算机生成的数字彩色信号（+ BLUE，+ GREEN，+ RED）被施加到多路复用器（56）的切换输入（A，B，C），以便有选择地切换到复用器的输出 根据由数字彩色信号表示的码相移子载波。 各个子载波在加法电路（62,64）中与电视同步和消隐脉冲组合以产生与常规复合监视器直接兼容的复合视频彩色信号，并且在R.F.之后。 用传统的电视接收机进行调制。 通过增加求和电路上的直流电平（+ INTENSITY）获得更明亮的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US09927839B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US13461469

申请日：2012-05-01

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Danny J. Minnick

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Danny J. Minnick

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1641 ,  G06F1/1647 ,  G09G2340/04 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2340/0414 ,  G09G2340/0421 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0235 ,  H04M1/0247 ,  H04M2250/16

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and mechanisms for providing an extendable screen in a portable communications device. A portable communications device may be provided with a multi-part screen, a portion of which may be extended to provide an expanded viewing display surface or may be retracted to provide a reduced viewing mode and increased portability. In a reduced viewing mode, a graphical display may be provided on a first, visible portion of a multi-part display screen, where one or more other screen portions are retracted and/or obscured from view in order to provide a portable mode for the communications device. In an extended viewing mode, the one or more other screen portions may be extended and/or brought into the same plane as a first portion of the multi-part display in order to provide increased display size and resolution.

公开(公告)号：US09781465B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13302717

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: Kranti Kilaru ,  David A. Kummer ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  Jason Anguiano ,  S. Craig Hemenway

Inventor： Kranti Kilaru ,  David A. Kummer ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  Jason Anguiano ,  S. Craig Hemenway

IPC: H04H60/32 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H60/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/42202 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/59 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Measuring and tracking user interaction with a television receiver, such as a set top box or cable box. The television receiver may create and display a matrix code that includes temporal information, user identification information, geographic information, and/or a user selection. The matrix code may be captured by a matrix reading device and transmitted to a monitoring entity. Optionally, the matrix reading device may decode the matrix code and transmit associated data to the monitoring entity. The monitoring entity may use the code or data to track and distinguish between user interactions at different points in time.

公开(公告)号：US09235981B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US12760928

申请日：2010-04-15

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Danny Jean Minnick

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Danny Jean Minnick

IPC: H04N7/20 ,  G08B27/00 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/51

CPC classification number: G08B27/008 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/435

Abstract: A method is presented for providing information associated with a geographical area to users of broadcast communication receivers. The information, as well as an indication of the geographical area associated with the information, are transmitted to, and received by, each of the broadcast communication receivers. In each of the receivers, the indication of the geographical area is compared with a geographic code associated with, and stored within, the receiver. Each of the receivers transfers the information in a video format to the user of the receiver if the geographic code indicates that the receiver is located within the geographical area.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于向广播通信接收机的用户提供与地理区域相关联的信息的方法。 信息以及与信息相关联的地理区域的指示被发送到每个广播通信接收机并由其接收。 在每个接收机中，将地理区域的指示与与接收机相关联并存储在接收机内的地理码进行比较。 如果地理代码指示接收机位于地理区域内，则每个接收机将视频格式的信息传送给接收者的用户。