公开(公告)号：US09532115B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14628098

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Adam Schafer ,  Bradley Wolf

IPC: H04N21/8545 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N21/8547 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/85

CPC classification number: H04N21/8545 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/85 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for enhancing the viewing experience of video content by analyzing the content to determine where enhanced sensory experience events may be appropriate, by identifying devices at the viewing location and devices personal to the viewer that can be controlled to provide an enhanced sensory experience, and by activating those devices in a way that is synchronized with the presentation of the content.

公开(公告)号：US20140184922A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13797341

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Christopher Burns ,  Rashmi Hegde

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532

Abstract: Methods, and system, and entertainment device are provided for identifying a user. A method includes detecting acceleration of a user manipulated component, comparing the detected acceleration with user acceleration that is associated with a user of the electronic device, identifying the user of the electronic device based on the comparison of the detected acceleration and the user acceleration, and operating the electronic device based on the identified user of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于识别用户的方法，系统和娱乐设备。 一种方法包括检测用户操纵部件的加速度，将检测到的加速度与与电子设备的用户相关联的用户加速度进行比较，基于检测到的加速度与用户加速度的比较来识别电子设备的用户，以及 基于所识别的电子设备的用户操作电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20180227640A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15943455

申请日：2018-04-02

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Adam Schafer

IPC: H04N21/485 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/02 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: H04N21/4854 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/026 ,  G09G2320/0673 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  H04N21/42221

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to increase brightness output from a display. An exemplary embodiment detects a predefined user action of a remote control, and then increases brightness of a currently presented image that is being presented on the display in response to detecting the predefined user action so that an ambient lighting level in the vicinity of the display is increased.

公开(公告)号：US09686496B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US13722790

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Eric Hieb

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G08C19/16 ,  G08C19/12 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/436

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for the current mode of one or more remote control devices to be displayed or played as an audio message either continuously or at various opportune times on other devices such as a presentation device (e.g., a television set). In this way, a user is able to quickly see the current mode of their remote control while watching programming on the display to determine if the remote control mode needs to be changed to control a particular device on the premises. Remote control command mode information may be communicated from the remote control in a separate remote control message or within remote control commands generated by the remote control.

公开(公告)号：US09632746B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14715248

申请日：2015-05-18

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Kurt Keipert ,  Adam Schafer

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G06F3/165 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N2005/4428

Abstract: Systems and methods for altering a volume level of an electronic device may include receiving a user input indicative of triggering a remote find operation to locate a remote control, and in response to the user input, sending a remote find instruction to the remote control. The remote find instruction may trigger the remote control to emit a sound. Systems and methods may include, in response to the user input, sending a temporary quiet instruction to the home automation device. The quiet instruction may initiate a lowering of the volume level of the home automation device while the remote control is emitting the sound as a part of the remote find operation.

公开(公告)号：US20140253817A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14286127

申请日：2014-05-23

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Christopher Burns ,  Adam Schafer

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N5/60

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N2005/4407

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dynamic volume punch through in a home entertainment system that includes a client device that receives programming signals coupled to an audio/video amplifier, and a television coupled to the audio/video amplifier. A remote control that communicates over a radio frequency interface with the client device “punches through” volume adjustment commands from a user to either the audio/video amplifier or to the television depending on the power state of the audio/video amplifier. The remote control receives the information indicating this power state from the client device that detects the power state of the audio/video amplifier through a bidirectional bus in a cable interface, for example, HDMI-CEC bus. The volume is “punched through” to the audio/video amplifier or to the television over a second communication link, for example an infrared optical interface.

公开(公告)号：US20140176807A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13722790

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Eric Hieb

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for the current mode of one or more remote control devices to be displayed or played as an audio message either continuously or at various opportune times on other devices such as a presentation device (e.g., a television set). In this way, a user is able to quickly see the current mode of their remote control while watching programming on the display to determine if the remote control mode needs to be changed to control a particular device on the premises. Remote control command mode information may be communicated from the remote control in a separate remote control message or within remote control commands generated by the remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种或多种远程控制设备的当前模式的装置，系统和方法，以在诸如呈现设备（例如，电视机）的其他设备上连续地或在不同的时机被显示或播放作为音频消息， 。 以这种方式，用户能够在观看显示器上的节目时快速查看其遥控器的当前模式，以确定是否需要更改遥控模式以控制场所上的特定设备。 远程控制命令模式信息可以在遥控器中在单独的远程控制消息中或遥控器生成的远程控制命令内传送。

公开(公告)号：US20140125465A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14153938

申请日：2014-01-13

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Joseph Tomko ,  Jeremy Mickelsen

IPC: G08C17/02

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：US10181260B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US14153938

申请日：2014-01-13

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam Schafer ,  Joseph Tomko ,  Jeremy Mickelsen

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C23/04

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.

公开(公告)号：US09852603B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14822024

申请日：2015-08-10

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Kurt Keipert ,  Adam Schafer

IPC: G08B21/24 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G08B21/24 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/23312

Abstract: A system includes a networked device is programmed to transmit, to one or more second networked devices, a request to locate a remote control device of the networked device. Based on the responses to the request, the networked device is further programmed to provide an indication via a user interface of the networked device concerning a location of the remote control device.