公开(公告)号：US20100158533A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12343058

申请日：2008-12-23

申请人： Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： Steven M. Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： H04B10/00 ,  H04N5/44

CPC分类号： H04N21/42221 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4396 ,  H04N21/4432 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4852

摘要： Signals from a remote control device may be received in a first viewing area and retransmitted to a second viewing area to control customer premises equipment (CPE) devices in the second viewing area. In some embodiments, signals are translated for compatibility with the CPE devices in the second viewing area. A repeater in the first viewing area may receive infrared signals encoded with a remote control command and retransmit the remote control command with an RF signal to a receiver in the second viewing area. The repeater may be incorporated into a multimedia processing resource such as a set-top box.

摘要翻译： 可以在第一观看区域中接收来自远程控制设备的信号，并且将其发送到第二观看区域以控制第二观看区域中的客户驻地设备（CPE）设备。 在一些实施例中，翻译信号以与第二观看区域中的CPE设备兼容。 第一观看区域中的中继器可以接收用遥控命令编码的红外信号，并且将具有RF信号的遥控命令重新传送到第二观看区域中的接收器。 中继器可以并入诸如机顶盒的多媒体处理资源中。

公开(公告)号：US20100138876A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12325996

申请日：2008-12-01

申请人： Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt ,  Steven Belz

发明人： Marc Sullivan ,  James Pratt ,  Steven Belz

IPC分类号： H04N7/16

CPC分类号： H04L65/80 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L69/14 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N21/631 ,  H04N21/6408

摘要： A system is disclosed that includes a receiving module to receive a request for media content from a mobile electronic device. The system also includes a broadcast module to transmit the requested media content to the mobile electronic device via a broadcast transmission over a first wireless network. The system also includes a unicast module to transmit the requested media content to the mobile electronic device via a unicast transmission over a second wireless network. The second wireless network is different from the first wireless network.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种系统，其包括从移动电子设备接收对媒体内容的请求的接收模块。 该系统还包括广播模块，用于经由第一无线网络的广播传输将所请求的媒体内容发送到移动电子设备。 该系统还包括单播模块，用于经由第二无线网络的单播传输将所请求的媒体内容发送到移动电子设备。 第二无线网络与第一无线网络不同。

公开(公告)号：US20100121744A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12267297

申请日：2008-11-07

申请人： Steven Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： Steven Belz ,  James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： G06Q10/00 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： H04M15/00 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  H04M15/57 ,  H04M15/58 ,  H04M15/765 ,  H04M15/7652 ,  H04M15/8083

摘要： A system and method for by which real-time monitoring and communication of usage data is conducted between a set of N numbered of devices where N is and integer. According to an embodiment, a communication network provides a common core architecture in which the devices connected to the system are converged regardless of their access network requirements or functional capacity. The system has the capacity to monitor and analyze all the usage information of each device connected to the system in regards to content, identity, type, quality, quantity, time, status, activity level, and metadata associated with the functions and applications utilized on a device. The analysis is further based on information governing a subscriber's devices, preferences, and features held in a subscriber database integrated within the system. The analyzed usage data is further processed through a variety of applications in order to generate a response, such as; a report, an alarm, or tailored options for interacting with the generating device which is deliverable in any format within the capacity of the receiving device including all multimedia aspects and non-multimedia aspects. The system further communicates the response in real-time to any device within the set as designated by the subscriber. In another aspect of the invention, the analyzed usage data can be stored for on demand requests of a communication response from past analysis.

摘要翻译： 一种系统和方法，用于在N个和N个整数的设备的N组中进行使用数据的实时监控和通信。 根据实施例，通信网络提供共同的核心架构，其中连接到系统的设备被融合，而不管其接入网络要求或功能容量如何。 该系统能够监视和分析与内容，身份，类型，质量，数量，时间，状态，活动级别和与使用的功能和应用程序相关的元数据的连接到系统的每个设备的所有使用信息 一个装置。 该分析还基于管理在系统内集成的订户数据库中保存的订户的设备，偏好和特征的信息。 分析的使用数据通过各种应用进一步处理，以产生响应，例如; 用于与生成装置进行交互的报告，报警或定制选项，所述生成装置可以在包括所有多媒体方面和非多媒体方面的接收装置的容量内以任何格式递送。 该系统进一步将响应实时地传送到用户指定的集合内的任何设备。 在本发明的另一方面，分析的使用数据可以被存储用于来自过去分析的通信响应的按需请求。

公开(公告)号：US20100118748A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12267696

申请日：2008-11-10

申请人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： James Pratt ,  Sarah Everett ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04W4/00

CPC分类号： H04N7/147 ,  G06T9/001 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N19/14 ,  H04N19/17 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/46 ,  H04N21/234336 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/631

摘要： Systems and methods for model-based video fixing are disclosed. A video can be retrieved and analyzed to determine if any portion of the video can be represented by a model. If a portion that can be modeled is identified, a model that approximates the portion can be specified, the portion can be removed from the video, and instructions for modeling the video can be formatted. The video and the instructions can be transmitted to a receiving device, which can synthesize the model and the received video to generate a model-based video. Systems for providing the model-based video fixing are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了基于模型的视频固定的系统和方法。 可以检索和分析视频以确定视频的任何部分是否可以由模型表示。 如果可以建模的部分被识别，则可以指定近似该部分的模型，该部分可以从视频中移除，并且可以格式化用于对视频进行建模的指令。 视频和指令可以被发送到接收设备，其可以合成模型和接收的视频以生成基于模型的视频。 还公开了用于提供基于模型的视频固定的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090180377A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：US12013995

申请日：2008-01-14

申请人： Marc Sullivan ,  Steven Belz ,  James Pratt

发明人： Marc Sullivan ,  Steven Belz ,  James Pratt

IPC分类号： H04L12/56

CPC分类号： H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/20 ,  H04L47/2441 ,  H04L47/28 ,  H04L47/32

摘要： In one aspect, a disclosed method of processing a network packet received by an edge device from a client in a data processing network includes determining a priority category of the network packet when the priority category is indicative of a priority associated with the packet. The method further includes determining a value of a traffic state parameter. The traffic state parameter indicates a level of traffic activity in a backbone network to which the edge device is connected. A traffic policy is then determined that is applicable to the level of traffic activity and the priority category of the network packet. The network packet is then blocked from traversing or permitted to traverse the network packet edge device based on the determined traffic policy. Determining the priority category may include determining a transport protocol port number of the network packet.

摘要翻译： 在一个方面，一种公开的处理由边缘设备从数据处理网络中的客户端接收的网络分组的方法包括当优先级类别指示与分组相关联的优先级时确定网络分组的优先级类别。 该方法还包括确定业务状态参数的值。 流量状态参数表示边缘设备连接到的骨干网络中的流量活动级别。 然后确定适用于网络分组的流量活动级别和优先级类别的流量策略。 然后基于所确定的流量策略，阻止网络分组穿越或允许网络分组边缘设备穿越网络分组边缘设备。 确定优先级类别可以包括确定网络分组的传输协议端口号。

公开(公告)号：US20090158369A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11957087

申请日：2007-12-14

申请人： Paul Van Vleck ,  Javier Arellano ,  Donald Garofalo ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Gregory Edwards

发明人： Paul Van Vleck ,  Javier Arellano ,  Donald Garofalo ,  Marc Sullivan ,  Gregory Edwards

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N21/47815 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/8456

摘要： A method of displaying an interactive display at a set top box (STB) device is disclosed. The method includes receiving a media content stream. The media content stream includes a first content segment and a second content segment, where the second content segment is received at the STB device after the first content segment. The method also includes displaying a first interactive display, where the first interactive display includes at least one field to receive user input. The method also includes displaying a second interactive display after displaying the first interactive display but before displaying the second content segment. The method also includes performing a user-designated transition with respect to the second content segment based on a user input received via the second interactive display.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种在机顶盒（STB）设备上显示交互式显示的方法。 该方法包括接收媒体内容流。 媒体内容流包括第一内容段和第二内容段，其中第二内容段在第一内容段之后在STB设备处被接收。 该方法还包括显示第一交互式显示器，其中第一交互式显示器包括至少一个字段以接收用户输入。 该方法还包括在显示第一交互式显示之后但是在显示第二内容段之前显示第二交互式显示。 该方法还包括基于经由第二交互式显示接收到的用户输入来执行关于第二内容片段的用户指定的转换。

公开(公告)号：US20090119181A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11936507

申请日：2007-11-07

申请人： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： G06K7/01 ,  G06Q20/00 ,  G06Q90/00

CPC分类号： G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/227 ,  G06Q20/24 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/325 ,  G06Q20/327 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q40/025

摘要： A disclosed transaction processing method includes transmitting a request to a credit aggregator in response to a message from a point of sale device to a wireless communication device of a user. Responsive to receiving credit account information from the credit aggregator, a user interface indicative of at least some of the credit account information including account identification information for a plurality of user credit accounts is displayed. Responsive to detecting a user selecting one of the plurality of credit accounts, credit account information is transmitted to the point of sale device. The request may include information identifying the user. The message from the point of sale device may indicate a price associated with the transaction. The credit account information may include available credit information, current balance information, closing date information, payment date information, annual percentage rate information, and so forth.

摘要翻译： 公开的交易处理方法包括：响应于从销售点设备向用户的无线通信设备发送的消息，向信用融合器发送请求。 响应于从信用收集器接收信用账户信息，显示指示至少一些信用账户信息的用户界面，包括用于多个用户信用账户的账户识别信息。 响应于检测用户选择多个信用账户中的一个，信用账户信息被发送到销售点设备。 请求可以包括标识用户的信息。 来自销售点设备的消息可以指示与交易相关联的价格。 信用账户信息可以包括可用信用信息，当前余额信息，结算日期信息，支付日期信息，年度百分比率信息等。

公开(公告)号：US20090021651A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US11880119

申请日：2007-07-19

申请人： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： James Pratt ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： H04N5/44

CPC分类号： H04N21/42225 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N2005/4433 ,  H04N2005/4442

摘要： A system and method to control media display functions is disclosed. A system includes a processing logic and memory accessible to the processing logic. The memory includes instructions executable by the processing logic to perform a method including receiving input associated with a media display function. The instructions are also executable by the processing logic to determine one or more media devices to be controlled. The instructions are also executable by the processing logic to send first control data adapted to cause the media display function to be implemented at a first media device when the first media device is to be controlled. The instructions are also executable by the processing logic to send second control data when the first media device and a second media device are to be controlled concurrently. The second control data is adapted to cause the media display function to be implemented at the first media device and at the second media device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种控制媒体显示功能的系统和方法。 系统包括处理逻辑和处理逻辑可访问的存储器。 存储器包括可由处理逻辑执行的指令，以执行包括接收与媒体显示功能相关联的输入的方法。 指令也可由处理逻辑执行以确定要被控制的一个或多个媒体设备。 所述指令还可由所述处理逻辑执行以发送第一控制数据，所述第一控制数据适于在要控制所述第一媒体设备时在第一媒体设备处实现所述媒体显示功能。 当要同时控制第一媒体设备和第二媒体设备时，指令也可由处理逻辑执行以发送第二控制数据。 第二控制数据适于使媒体显示功能在第一媒体设备和第二媒体设备处被实现。

公开(公告)号：US20070294737A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11454314

申请日：2006-06-16

申请人： Greg Edwards ,  Marc Sullivan

发明人： Greg Edwards ,  Marc Sullivan

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8153 ,  H04N21/84

摘要： Techniques for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) stream management within a home viewing network are provided. A plurality of IPTV streams are presented on viewing devices within the home viewing network. Descriptive information is presented with each of the presentations. The descriptive information includes at least a status for each of the IPTV streams and a location for each of the IPTV streams within the home viewing network. Moreover, the presentation permits selectable actions to be taken with respect to any of the IPTV streams within the home viewing network.

摘要翻译： 提供家庭观看网络内的互联网协议电视（IPTV）流管理技术。 在家庭观看网络内的观看设备上呈现多个IPTV流。 每个演示文稿都会提供描述性信息。 描述性信息至少包括IPTV流中的每一个的状态和家庭观看网络内每个IPTV流的位置。 此外，该呈现允许针对家庭观看网络内的任何IPTV流采取可选择的动作。

公开(公告)号：US20070192791A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11354546

申请日：2006-02-14

申请人： Marc Sullivan ,  Jeff Brandt ,  Alyssa Williams ,  Brett Anderson ,  James Cansler

发明人： Marc Sullivan ,  Jeff Brandt ,  Alyssa Williams ,  Brett Anderson ,  James Cansler

IPC分类号： H04N5/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00

CPC分类号： H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/440263 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/64322

摘要： A method and system to view a selection of thumbnails are described herein. A plurality of content channels, which are most recently tuned into by a user, are stored. Further, a display presents a selection array for a plurality of thumbnails that represent the plurality of content channels.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了一种查看缩略图选择的方法和系统。 存储最近由用户调谐的多个内容通道。 此外，显示器呈现用于表示多个内容通道的多个缩略图的选择阵列。