公开(公告)号：US10834440B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US15946250

申请日：2018-04-05

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Todd Andrew Fryer ,  David Irvin ,  Nick Nicas

IPC: H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/24

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for encoding media content based on network quality of service parameters. A system configured to practice the method determines quality of service parameters for a network between a media server and a media client. The system selects an encoder based on a list of decoders available at the media client and the quality of service parameters, and encodes at least a portion of the media via the encoder. The system can further determine settings for the encoder based on a media type, and encode the media via the encoder according to the settings. The system can detect when the media client moves to a new network, detect new quality of service parameters, and select a new encoder based on the list of decoders available at the media client, the media type, and the new quality of service parameters.

公开(公告)号：US10833790B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16750787

申请日：2020-01-23

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Nicholas Nicas ,  Todd Andrew Fryer ,  David Irvin

IPC: H04N13/25 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H03M1/12 ,  H04B10/516 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H03M1/00

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that encodes a number of digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera, the image data being provided by the video camera in accordance with a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The number of digital signals are provided to a multiplexing unit that outputs a multiplexed signal including a number of optical wavelengths, the multiplexed signal being transmitted on a single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the multiplexing unit to a presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10771831B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-08

申请号：US15841494

申请日：2017-12-14

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Todd Andrew Fryer ,  Nicholas Nicas ,  David Irvin

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/44

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that predicts an interest of a viewer in a media program that will be available for consumption over a content delivery network, determines a first advertisement that may be shown to the viewer during a broadcast of the media program, and transmits the first advertisement to a local device of the viewer in advance of the broadcast of the media program. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10419793B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-17

申请号：US14954049

申请日：2015-11-30

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Nicholas Nicas ,  Todd Andrew Fryer ,  Douglas Medina

IPC: H04N21/238 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/658

Abstract: A satellite digital broadcast systems transmits signals from a geosynchronous satellite to a plurality of geographically dispersed receivers. Each receiver measures a receive signal level and transmits a value representing the level to a data center. The data center analyzes data received from a plurality of receivers in order to determine a size, shape, and velocity of propagation of an obstruction. The data center then predicts which receivers will experience signal disruptions based on the obstruction and the velocity of propagation of the obstruction. The data center transmits instructions to receivers that will be affected by the obstruction.

公开(公告)号：US10361806B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US16159006

申请日：2018-10-12

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Nicholas Nicas ,  Todd Andrew Fryer ,  David Irvin

IPC: H04N13/25 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H03M1/12 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H03M1/00

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that encodes digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera and provided according to a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The digital signals are transmitted as serial digital interface (SDI) streams to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit; the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the SDI streams and outputs a multiplexed signal to a single fiber-optic cable. The video camera, encoding unit, and WDM unit form a combined module within a housing; the device connects to a proximal end of a single fiber-optic cable, and a distal end of the single fiber-optic cable is configurable for connection to a demultiplexer of a 4K-UHD video presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20190052389A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-14

申请号：US16159006

申请日：2018-10-12

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Nicholas Nicas ,  Todd Andrew Fryer ,  David Irvin

IPC: H04J14/02 ,  H03M1/00 ,  H04N13/25 ,  H03M1/12

CPC classification number: H04J14/02 ,  H03M1/007 ,  H03M1/1205 ,  H04B10/516 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/25

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that encodes digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera and provided according to a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The digital signals are transmitted as serial digital interface (SDI) streams to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit; the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the SDI streams and outputs a multiplexed signal to a single fiber-optic cable. The video camera, encoding unit, and WDM unit form a combined module within a housing; the device connects to a proximal end of a single fiber-optic cable, and a distal end of the single fiber-optic cable is configurable for connection to a demultiplexer of a 4K-UHD video presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20190014389A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16033527

申请日：2018-07-12

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Douglas Medina ,  Todd Andrew Fryer ,  Nicholas Nicas

IPC: H04N21/647 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/462

CPC classification number: H04N21/64707 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/6112 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6473

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, accessing a terrestrial content service that delivers media content to premises of a subscriber for presentation to media processing equipment of the subscriber. An interruption in the terrestrial content service is determined that interrupts the delivery of the media content item to the media processing equipment. An alternative media content item is identified based on the media content item, wherein the alternative media content item is available by way of a direct broadcast satellite service not subscribed to by the subscriber. The direct broadcast satellite service is provisioned to the media processing equipment responsive to the determining of the interruption in the terrestrial content service. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10148381B1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US15615303

申请日：2017-06-06

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Nicholas Nicas ,  Todd Andrew Fryer ,  David Irvin

IPC: H04N13/25 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H03M1/12 ,  H03M1/00

CPC classification number: H04J14/02 ,  H03M1/007 ,  H03M1/1205 ,  H04N13/25

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that encodes digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera and provided according to a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The digital signals are transmitted as serial digital interface (SDI) streams to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit; the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the SDI streams and outputs a multiplexed signal to a single fiber-optic cable. The video camera, encoding unit, and WDM unit form a combined module within a housing; the device connects to a proximal end of a single fiber-optic cable, and a distal end of the single fiber-optic cable is configurable for connection to a demultiplexer of a 4K-UHD video presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11589088B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US17060882

申请日：2020-10-01

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Todd Andrew Fryer ,  David Irvin ,  Nick Nicas

IPC: H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/24

Abstract: Media content is encoded based on network quality of service parameters. For instance, quality of service parameters for a network between a media server and a media client are determined by a system. The system selects an encoder based on a list of decoders available at the media client and the quality of service parameters, and encodes at least a portion of the media via the encoder. The system can further determine settings for the encoder based on a media type, and encode the media via the encoder according to the settings. The system can detect when the media client moves to a new network, detect new quality of service parameters, and select a new encoder based on the list of decoders available at the media client, the media type, and the new quality of service parameters.

公开(公告)号：US20220330244A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17809088

申请日：2022-06-27

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Nicholas Nicas ,  Todd Andrew Fryer ,  Douglas Medina

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: A receiver control is configured to receive signal receive level data from a plurality of signal receivers. The receiver control determines if a signal receive level is lower than expected. In response to determining that the signal receive level is lower than expected, it is determined if an alternate signal is available via an alternate signal path. In response to determining that an alternate signal is available, an instruction is transmitted to one of the plurality of signal receivers with an indication that the alternate signal is to be received via the alternate signal path. The receiver control transmits the alternate signal via the alternate signal path to the one of the plurality of signal receivers experiencing lower than expected signal receive levels in one embodiment. The receiver can resume utilizing an original signal via an original signal path when the signal receive level of the original signal returns.