公开(公告)号：US20100269147A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12424399

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Charlie William Zetterower ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Charlie William Zetterower ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N21/435 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: A method of generating and using indexing information for video content is presented. In the method, an index stream for a video stream is generated at a video content transmitter. The video stream includes video frames, and the index stream includes an index for each of at least some of the video frames within the video stream. The video stream and the index stream are transmitted from the video content transmitter to a video content receiver, which receives and stores the video and index streams. Further, at the video content receiver, the index stream is processed to locate the video frames within the video stream that are associated with at least some of the indexes of the index stream, and at least some of the located video frames of the video stream are presented to an output device under control of a user of the video content receiver.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种生成和使用视频内容的索引信息的方法。 在该方法中，在视频内容发送器处生成用于视频流的索引流。 视频流包括视频帧，并且索引流包括视频流内的至少一些视频帧中的每一个的索引。 视频流和索引流从视频内容发送器发送到视频内容接收器，视频内容接收器接收和存储视频和索引流。 此外，在视频内容接收器处理索引流以定位与视频流中的至少一些索引相关联的视频流内的视频帧，并且视频流的至少一些定位的视频帧 在视频内容接收器的用户的控制下呈现给输出设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100131968A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12324634

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Nicholas B. Newell ,  David A. Kummer ,  Kranti Kilaru ,  William N. Moran ,  Jason Anguiano

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  David A. Kummer ,  Kranti Kilaru ,  William N. Moran ,  Jason Anguiano

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for creating a customer-specific encryption key for encrypting digital information. The encryption key may be based on a customer number and may be associated with several devices such that the devices may encrypt and decrypt the digital information. Because each device may have the same encryption key, the encrypted data may be encrypted by a first device, transferred from the first device to a second device and decrypted and read by the second device. Thus, encrypted digital information may be shared between devices that generate a customer-specific encryption key from a common customer number. In one embodiment, the customer-specific encryption key may be utilized by a set-top box of a television system to encrypt and decrypt a digitally recorded television program.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例采用用于创建用于加密数字信息的客户专用加密密钥的方法和装置的形式。 加密密钥可以基于客户号码并且可以与若干设备相关联，使得设备可以对数字信息进行加密和解密。 因为每个设备可以具有相同的加密密钥，所以加密数据可以由第一设备加密，从第一设备传送到第二设备，并由第二设备解密和读取。 因此，加密的数字信息可以在从公共客户号码生成客户特定加密密钥的设备之间共享。 在一个实施例中，客户特定的加密密钥可以由电视机的机顶盒利用来加密和解密数字记录的电视节目。

公开(公告)号：USPP7105P

公开(公告)日：1990-01-09

申请号：US249553

申请日：1988-09-26

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

Abstract: This novel selection of Pleurotus ostreatus exhibites a vigorous growth characteristic which is recognized to be a good growth habit. The morphology of this selection has a desirable color, texture and appearance. The production of this selection is good, with efficiency above 100% in a three flush evaluation.

公开(公告)号：US4706079A

公开(公告)日：1987-11-10

申请号：US523916

申请日：1983-08-16

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Jesus A. Saenz ,  Stephen W. Trynosky

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Jesus A. Saenz ,  Stephen W. Trynosky

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/393 ,  G09G5/395 ,  G09G1/16

CPC classification number: G09G5/395 ,  G06T7/00

Abstract: In a bit mapped raster scan digital display system, a number of maps each contain a single component of the display data and are read together to provide sets of bytes, each set representing eight pel defining groups. A compare system is provided for determining when a pel group in a set of bytes compares with a reference pel defining group. For the, or each, pair of maps, the compare system compares all bits of the two bytes of data with the associated bit of the reference group to provide outputs when a corresponding bit in each of the bytes compares with the two reference bits. When more than two maps are employed the compare outputs related to all of the pairs of maps are combined to provide an output signal when a pel group in a byte from the maps compares with the reference bits. In a modification of the system the comparison can be made between one or more of the maps and the corresponding bit or bits of the compare data.

Abstract translation: 在位映射的光栅扫描数字显示系统中，多个映射各自包含显示数据的单个组件，并且一起读取以提供字节集，每组表示八个像素定义组。 提供比较系统用于确定一组字节中的像素组何时与参考像素定义组相比较。 对于这些或每对映射，比较系统将两个字节的数据的所有比特与参考组的相关比特进行比较，以便当每个字节中的相应比特与两个参考比特进行比较时提供输出。 当使用两个以上的映射时，与所有映射对相关的比较输出被组合，以便当来自映射的字节中的像素组与参考位进行比较时提供输出信号。 在系统的修改中，可以在一个或多个映射和比较数据的相应位或比特之间进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US09566017B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US12252045

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/117 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G06F21/32 ,  H04H60/45

CPC classification number: A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/117 ,  A61B5/6825 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2221/2149 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755

Abstract: A method for identifying a user of an electronic device is presented. In the method, for each of a plurality of users, a bioelectrical impedance of the user is measured, a value based on the measurement is generated, and the value is associated with information corresponding to the user. A bioelectrical impedance of a current user of the electronic device is also measured, and a value based on this measurement is generated. The value associated with the current user is compared with at least one of the values associated with the plurality of users. In response to the comparison, the electronic device is operated based on the information corresponding to one of the plurality of users in response to the current user interacting with the electronic device if the value associated with the current user indicates the current user is the one of the plurality of users.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于识别电子设备的用户的方法。 在该方法中，对于多个用户中的每一个，测量用户的生物电阻抗，产生基于测量的值，并且该值与对应于用户的信息相关联。 还测量电子设备的当前用户的生物电阻抗，并且产生基于该测量的值。 将与当前用户相关联的值与与多个用户相关联的值中的至少一个进行比较。 响应于比较，如果与当前用户相关联的值指示当前用户是当前用户之一，则响应于当前用户与电子设备交互来响应于与多个用户之一相对应的信息，电子设备被操作 多个用户。

公开(公告)号：US09356715B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US11693024

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Kranti K. Kilaru

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Kranti K. Kilaru

IPC: H04N17/00 ,  H04N17/02 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/12 ,  H04H60/11

CPC classification number: H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/12 ,  H04H60/11

Abstract: A method is presented for notifying a user of a broadcast communication channel problem. At a broadcast distribution facility, a problem involving a first broadcast communication channel from the broadcast distribution facility to a broadcast communication receiver associated with the user is detected. A cause of the problem is ascertained at the facility. The broadcast distribution facility then relays an indication of the cause of the problem to the receiver over a second broadcast communication channel from the facility to the receiver. The receiver informs the user of the cause of the problem.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于通知用户广播通信信道问题的方法。 在广播发布设备中，检测到涉及从广播分发设备到与用户相关联的广播通信接收机的第一广播通信信道的问题。 在设施中确定问题的原因。 然后，广播分发设备通过第二广播通信信道从设备向接收机中继对接收机的问题原因的指示。 接收器通知用户问题的原因。

公开(公告)号：US09083914B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US11965281

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/443 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N2201/0075

Abstract: An electronic system is presented which includes a remote control device and a first electronic device. In one embodiment, the remote control device is configured to accept a user input signifying a command for a second electronic device, as well as generate the command for the second electronic device, and an indication of the command. In another embodiment, the remote control device is configured to accept a user input that causes a mode change of the remote control device, wherein the mode identifies one of a plurality of electronic devices that receive commands from the remote control device. The remote control device is also configured to transmit the command to the second electronic device, if applicable, and transmit the indication of the command or mode change to the first electronic device. The first electronic device is configured to receive and process the indication to alter operation of the first electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种包括遥控装置和第一电子装置的电子系统。 在一个实施例中，远程控制设备被配置为接受表示第二电子设备的命令的用户输入，以及生成第二电子设备的命令以及该命令的指示。 在另一个实施例中，远程控制设备被配置为接受导致遥控设备的模式改变的用户输入，其中该模式识别从遥控设备接收命令的多个电子设备中的一个。 远程控制设备还被配置为将命令发送到第二电子设备（如果适用），并将命令或模式改变的指示发送到第一电子设备。 第一电子设备被配置为接收和处理指示以改变第一电子设备的操作。

公开(公告)号：US09077948B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13572400

申请日：2012-08-10

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/4583 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/440236 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/6187

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided which facilitate the resolution of recording conflicts of a digital video recorder (DVR). A DVR identifies a recording conflict between a first recording timer associated with a first television program and a second recording timer associated with a second television program. A communication is initiated to a communication device associated with a user of the digital video recorder to inform the user of the recording conflict. Responsive to the communication, the user provides information to the DVR via the communication device requesting to resolve the recording conflict. The DVR utilizes the provided information to modify one or more of the conflicted recording timers to resolve the conflict.

Abstract translation: 提供了便于解决数字录像机（DVR）的记录冲突的装置和方法。 DVR识别与第一电视节目相关联的第一记录定时与与第二电视节目相关联的第二记录定时器之间的记录冲突。 向与数字录像机的用户相关联的通信设备发起通信以通知用户记录冲突。 响应于通信，用户通过通信设备向DVR提供请求解决记录冲突的信息。 DVR利用所提供的信息来修改一个或多个冲突的记录定时器来解决冲突。

公开(公告)号：US08959566B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13294005

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4627

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N9/8211 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/4627

Abstract: A method for displaying content stored in a block of multiplexed content, the multiplexed content including a plurality of instances of content where each instance of content includes an associated content identifier, the method including receiving, at a content receiver, content identifying information for the content and instructions for displaying the content, determining a selected content identifier based on the content identifying information, selecting the block from one or more blocks based on the selected content identifier, scanning the block for a content identifier and encountering the content identifier, comparing the encountered content identifier to the selected content identifier, and processing an instance of content associated with the encountered content identifier where the encountered content identifier corresponds to the selected content identifier. A system for displaying and a system for storing multiplexed content are also described.

Abstract translation: 一种用于显示存储在复用内容块中的内容的方法，所述多路复用内容包括多个内容实例，其中每个内容实例包括相关联的内容标识符，所述方法包括在内容接收器处接收内容的内容标识信息 以及用于显示内容的指令，基于内容识别信息确定所选择的内容标识符，基于所选择的内容标识符从一个或多个块中选择该块，扫描该块以获得内容标识符并遇到该内容标识符， 内容标识符到所选择的内容标识符，以及处理与所遇到的内容标识符相关联的内容的实例，其中遇到的内容标识符对应于所选择的内容标识符。 还描述了用于显示的系统和用于存储多路复用内容的系统。

公开(公告)号：US08726309B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13407955

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N21/44016 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for skipping, filtering and/or replacing content from an audio/video stream using text data associated with the audio/video stream. The text data is processed using location information that references a segment of the text data of the first audio/video stream to identify a location within the first audio/video stream. The location within the first audio/video stream is utilized to identify portions of the audio/video stream that are to be skipped during presentation. The portions of the audio/video stream that are to be skipped are filtered from the audio/video stream, and some of the skipped portions of the audio/video stream are replaced with substitute content. The filtered video stream, including the substitute content, is outputted for presentation to a user.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于使用与音频/视频流相关联的文本数据从音频/视频流中跳过，过滤和/或替换内容的装置和/或方法的各种实施例。 使用引用第一音频/视频流的文本数据的段的位置信息来处理文本数据，以识别第一音频/视频流内的位置。 第一音频/视频流内的位置用于识别在呈现期间要跳过的音频/视频流的部分。 将从音频/视频流中滤出要跳过的音频/视频流的部分，并且用替代内容替换音频/视频流中的一些跳过部分。 包括替代内容的滤波视频流被输出以呈现给用户。