公开(公告)号：US20160316273A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14697399

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/462

Abstract: A content selection menu is generated and provided to a user. The content selection menu includes a plurality of audiovisual (AV) programs that are provided for user selection. The AV programs may be positioned in the content selection menu in accordance with their associated score for content attributes. Upon providing the content selection to a user, the user may select a program for viewing or the user may indicate interest in a program. If the user indicates interest in a program a second content selection menu is generated based at least in part on the attributes of the program of interest.

Abstract translation: 生成内容选择菜单并将其提供给用户。 内容选择菜单包括为用户选择提供的多个视听（AV）节目。 AV程序可以根据其内容属性的相关分数来定位在内容选择菜单中。 在向用户提供内容选择时，用户可以选择用于观看的节目，或者用户可以指示对节目的兴趣。 如果用户表示对节目的兴趣，则至少部分地基于感兴趣的节目的属性来生成第二内容选择菜单。

公开(公告)号：US20140278969A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13800631

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  Omar A. Khan

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0276

Abstract: A media device is configured to identify an indicia of user interest in at least one media content attribute. At least one segment of an item of media content that is associated with the indicia of interest is identified. An item of derivative content that includes the at least one segment is generated.

Abstract translation: 媒体设备被配置为在至少一个媒体内容属性中标识用户兴趣的标记。 识别与感兴趣的标记相关联的媒体内容的项目的至少一个片段。 生成包含至少一个片段的衍生内容的项目。

公开(公告)号：US20140152899A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13706043

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4751

Abstract: A set-top box provides for touch free operation of home entertainment system. The set-top box detects the mobile phone of a of a user and initiates a configuration of the home entertainment system according to the preferences of the user.

Abstract translation: 机顶盒提供家庭娱乐系统的免费操作。 机顶盒检测用户的移动电话，并根据用户的偏好启动家庭娱乐系统的配置。

公开(公告)号：US09900638B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US14749405

申请日：2015-06-24

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/258

CPC classification number: H04N21/2541 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/6547

Abstract: One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for sharing a purchased pay-per-view (PPV) event over a plurality of set-top boxes (STB). Thus, a PPV event purchased through one STB may be viewed through every STB associated with the customer ID number of the purchaser, including an STB located in a separate location from the PPV purchaser. The customer information used to locate the STBs associated with the customer ID may be retrieved from a database or may be provided by a billing site. Providing for the purchaser to view the PPV event on several STBs may allow the customer of the PPV service maximum access to the purchased PPV event.

公开(公告)号：US09560103B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US13927263

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  Omar A. Khan

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L65/601

Abstract: A segment is defined in an item of media content. A first file is received that includes content to be added to the segment. A second file is received that includes depth information related to the first file. The depth information is used to extract, from the first file, the content to be added to the segment. The extracted content is added to the media segment.

Abstract translation: 在媒体内容的项目中定义段。 收到包含要添加到片段的内容的第一个文件。 接收到包括与第一文件相关的深度信息的第二文件。 深度信息用于从第一个文件中提取要添加到段的内容。 提取的内容被添加到媒体段。

公开(公告)号：US20160029054A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14631412

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Hayden Waisanen ,  Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/251 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/475

Abstract: System and methods for providing access to particular media content. First media content may be output for presentation by a display device. Second media content other than the first media content may be monitored. A determination may be made as to whether the second media content has a priority greater than the first media content. Access to the second media content for presentation by the display device may be provided.

Abstract translation: 用于提供对特定媒体内容的访问的系统和方法。 可以输出第一媒体内容以供显示设备呈现。 可以监视除第一媒体内容之外的第二媒体内容。 可以确定第二媒体内容是否具有比第一媒体内容大的优先权。 可以提供对由显示设备呈现的第二媒体内容的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20150006751A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US13927263

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  Omar A. Khan

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L65/601

Abstract: A segment is defined in an item of media content. A first file is received that includes content to be added to the segment. A second file is received that includes depth information related to the first file. The depth information is used to extract, from the first file, the content to be added to the segment. The extracted content is added to the media segment.

Abstract translation: 在媒体内容的项目中定义段。 收到包含要添加到片段的内容的第一个文件。 接收到包括与第一文件相关的深度信息的第二文件。 深度信息用于从第一个文件中提取要添加到段的内容。 提取的内容被添加到媒体段。