公开(公告)号：US5751694A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US445854

申请日：1995-05-22

Applicant: Rolf Toft

Inventor： Rolf Toft

IPC: H04J3/00 ,  H04J3/06 ,  H04J3/18 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N19/00 ,  H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04J3/04

CPC classification number: H04J3/18 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/4348

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically synchronizing a plurality of streams of temporally related data generate compression time information regarding the time required to compression a first stream of data. The compression time information is transmitted together with the first and other compressed streams of data, and is utilized to delay at least one decompressed compressed stream of data to thereby synchronize such decompressed stream with a decompressed compressed first stream of data. The decompression time information is determined by selecting, from a look-up table, a delay time corresponding to the compression time information.

Abstract translation: 用于动态地同步多个时间相关数据流的方法和装置产生关于压缩第一数据流所需的时间的压缩时间信息。 压缩时间信息与第一和其他压缩数据流一起发送，并且用于延迟至少一个解压缩的压缩数据流，从而使这样的解压缩流与解压缩的压缩的第一数据流同步。 通过从查找表中选择与压缩时间信息对应的延迟时间来确定解压缩时间信息。

公开(公告)号：US07797713B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11850295

申请日：2007-09-05

Applicant: Thomas Patrick Dawson ,  Ted Mark Dunn ,  Seth Hill ,  Yuko Nishikawa ,  Rolf Toft ,  George Williams

Inventor： Thomas Patrick Dawson ,  Ted Mark Dunn ,  Seth Hill ,  Yuko Nishikawa ,  Rolf Toft ,  George Williams

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/4622 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G11B19/025 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: An Internet-enabled TV can display thumbnails of audio-video content available from an Internet server for selecting content to be displayed on the TV by a user manipulating a remote control. Internet information loading rules and thumbnail navigation rules are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 具有因特网功能的电视机可以显示可从因特网服务器获得的音频 - 视频内容的缩略图，用于通过操纵遥控器的用户选择要在TV上显示的内容。 公开了互联网信息加载规则和缩略图导航规则。

公开(公告)号：US20090125935A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US11938660

申请日：2007-11-12

Applicant: Yuko Nishikawa ,  Seth Hill ,  Nick Colsey ,  Rajesh Rao ,  Rolf Toft

Inventor： Yuko Nishikawa ,  Seth Hill ,  Nick Colsey ,  Rajesh Rao ,  Rolf Toft

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for obtaining filtered audiovisual content over a network for display on a television. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a request for video content, the request including at least one factor that specifies an attribute of the requested video content, and communicating the request and the at least one factor to a content server. The method may also include receiving a response indicating video content available from the content server that satisfies the at least one factor. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the factor is data indicating a TV Parental Rating.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于通过网络获得滤波的视听内容以在电视机上显示的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，该方法可以包括接收对视频内容的请求，该请求包括指定所请求的视频内容的属性的至少一个因素，以及将该请求和该至少一个因素传送到内容服务器。 该方法还可以包括从内容服务器接收指示可用于满足至少一个因素的视频内容的响应。 此外，在一个实施例中，因素是指示TV Parental Rating的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20080134237A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11840189

申请日：2007-08-16

Applicant: Edgar Tu ,  David Boyden ,  Takashi Hironaka ,  Thomas Dawson ,  George Williams ,  Ludovic Douillet ,  Rajesh Rao ,  Peter Rae Shintani ,  Djung Nguyen ,  Milton Frazier ,  Ian Charles Matthews ,  Behram Mario Dacosta ,  Robert Hardacker ,  Nicholas James Colsey ,  Mark Hanson ,  Jason R. Meerbergen ,  Leo Mark Pedlow ,  Rolf Toft

Inventor： Edgar Tu ,  David Boyden ,  Takashi Hironaka ,  Thomas Dawson ,  George Williams ,  Ludovic Douillet ,  Rajesh Rao ,  Peter Rae Shintani ,  Djung Nguyen ,  Milton Frazier ,  Ian Charles Matthews ,  Behram Mario Dacosta ,  Robert Hardacker ,  Nicholas James Colsey ,  Mark Hanson ,  Jason R. Meerbergen ,  Leo Mark Pedlow ,  Rolf Toft

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/4184 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/475

Abstract: A TV-set is equipped with HDMI and USB connections that allow it to display and run audio-video content from a variety of conventional consumer devices. The TV-set is further equipped to provide a secure HDMI-USB interface that will allow the transfer of licensed high definition content and Internet subscriber services. Such secure HDMI-USB interface also enables a selection of proprietary application modules to be attached. Downloadable user interface templates, much like XML style sheets, are rendered to a user interface displayed on the screen. These are associated with corresponding thumbnails and URI's that allow a user to surf through lists and catalogs of materials, and then to play them in the appropriate formats and provide the machine with a customized controller. A remote commander is simplified, yet expanded to control all the attached devices through interactions with the user interface. The functions of the remote commander's keys change depending on where the user is navigating and what device is being controlled, similar to so-called soft-keys.

Abstract translation: 电视机配有HDMI和USB连接，可以显示和运行各种常规消费类设备的音视频内容。 电视机还具备提供安全的HDMI-USB接口，允许传输许可的高分辨率内容和互联网用户服务。 这种安全的HDMI-USB接口还可以选择要附加的专有应用模块。 可下载的用户界面模板，非常像XML样式表，被渲染到屏幕上显示的用户界面。 这些与相应的缩略图和URI相关联，允许用户浏览材料的列表和目录，然后以适当的格式播放它们，并向机器提供定制的控制器。 远程指挥官被简化，但扩展为通过与用户界面的交互来控制所有连接的设备。 遥控器的键的功能根据用户导航的位置以及正在控制的设备而改变，类似于所谓的软键。

公开(公告)号：US20070028260A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11365016

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: George Williams ,  Xudong Yu ,  Toshiro Ozawa ,  Rolf Toft ,  Leo Pedlow ,  Brant Candelore ,  David Boyden ,  Robert Blanchard ,  Christopher Read

Inventor： George Williams ,  Xudong Yu ,  Toshiro Ozawa ,  Rolf Toft ,  Leo Pedlow ,  Brant Candelore ,  David Boyden ,  Robert Blanchard ,  Christopher Read

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4181 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/4184 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4433

Abstract: An external module for use with a host television device consistent with certain embodiments wherein the host television device receives at least one content service has a connector for attaching to the module. Java™ code is received from the content service being received by the host television device over the connector. An application execution engine residing on the external module carries out execution of the Java™ code. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与主机电视设备一起使用的外部模块，其与主机电视设备接收至少一个内容服务的某些实施例一致，具有用于连接到模块的连接器。 从主机电视设备通过连接器接收的内容服务接收到Java TM代码。 驻留在外部模块上的应用执行引擎执行Java（TM）代码的执行。 该摘要不被认为是限制性的，因为其他实施例可能偏离本摘要中描述的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20050091688A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：US10989140

申请日：2004-11-15

Applicant: Matthew Chang ,  Greg Gudorf ,  Aaron Dew ,  Anthony Creed ,  Rolf Toft

Inventor： Matthew Chang ,  Greg Gudorf ,  Aaron Dew ,  Anthony Creed ,  Rolf Toft

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06F17/60 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  Y10S715/962

Abstract: A system and method for establishing recommended items for purchase or rental at a shopping kiosk, based on TV/DVD/CD etc. viewing profiles. A removable media such as a flash memory device can be inserted into an entertainment device receptacle, and the viewer's subsequent viewing (or listening) habits, including selected programming and related data such as TV program category, title, etc., recorded to establish a profile. The media can be removed and taken to the shopping kiosk, where it is inserted and used by the kiosk to present a list of recommended items for purchase or rental, based on the viewing habit profile of the viewer.

Abstract translation: 根据TV / DVD / CD等观看资料，在购物亭建立购买或出租推荐物品的系统和方法。 诸如闪存设备的可移动介质可以被插入到娱乐设备插座中，并且观看者随后的观看（或收听）习惯，包括选择的节目和诸如电视节目类别，标题等的相关数据被记录以建立 个人资料 媒体可以被移除并被带到购物亭，其中它被信息站插入和使用，以根据观众的观看习惯特征来呈现购买或租赁的推荐物品的列表。

公开(公告)号：US06819364B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US10003712

申请日：2001-10-29

Applicant: Anthony Lionel Creed ,  Aaron Dew ,  Matthew Chang ,  Rolf Toft

Inventor： Anthony Lionel Creed ,  Aaron Dew ,  Matthew Chang ,  Rolf Toft

IPC: H04N550

CPC classification number: H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N17/04 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/4184 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4432 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/4856

Abstract: A system and method for configuring and installing devices of a home entertainment system includes a portable memory media that can be installed in a memory slot of a television. The portable memory media can be preprogrammed with set-up instructions that are displayed at the television. A user can follow these instructions step-by-step in order to properly install and configure a television and any peripheral entertainment devices.

Abstract translation: 用于配置和安装家庭娱乐系统的设备的系统和方法包括可安装在电视机的存储器插槽中的便携式存储介质。 便携式存储介质可以用在电视机上显示的设置指令进行预编程。 用户可以逐步遵循这些说明，以正确安装和配置电视和任何外围娱乐设备。

公开(公告)号：US5325212A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-28

申请号：US135950

申请日：1993-10-12

Applicant: Mitsunori Endo ,  Satoshi Nohara ,  Rolf Toft

Inventor： Mitsunori Endo ,  Satoshi Nohara ,  Rolf Toft

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/32 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00098 ,  H04N1/32101 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A facsimile broadcasting receiver comprising an index program detector and a recording means, the detector detecting an index program number from a facsimile signal. The detected index program number is recorded into the recording means so that the corresponding index program will be automatically recorded.

Abstract translation: 一种传真广播接收机，包括索引程序检测器和记录装置，所述检测器从传真信号检测索引节目号码。 检测到的索引程序号被记录在记录装置中，使得相应的索引程序将被自动记录。

公开(公告)号：US08718198B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US12592703

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: George Williams ,  Xudong Yu ,  Toshiro Ozawa ,  Rolf Toft ,  Leo M. Pedlow, Jr. ,  Brant L. Candelore ,  David Boyden ,  Robert Blanchard ,  Christopher Jensen Read

Inventor： George Williams ,  Xudong Yu ,  Toshiro Ozawa ,  Rolf Toft ,  Leo M. Pedlow, Jr. ,  Brant L. Candelore ,  David Boyden ,  Robert Blanchard ,  Christopher Jensen Read

IPC: H04L27/06

CPC classification number: H04N21/4181 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/4184 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4433

Abstract: A method of processing a boot sequence for a processor forming a part of a module apparatus involves interrogating a host television device to determine if the host television device requires use of an application execution engine residing on the module apparatus; receiving a reply to the interrogation; and responsive to the reply, establishing a mode of operation wherein the application execution engine is used to execute application code for the host television device. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract translation: 处理器构成模块装置的一部分的处理引导序列的方法包括询问主机电视设备以确定主机电视设备是否需要使用驻留在模块装置上的应用执行引擎; 收到讯问回覆; 并且响应于所述应答，建立操作模式，其中使用所述应用执行引擎来执行所述主机电视设备的应用代码。 该摘要不被认为是限制性的，因为其他实施例可能偏离本摘要中描述的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20130329062A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13492769

申请日：2012-06-08

Applicant: Jianping Zhou ,  Sebastien X. Beysserie ,  George E. Williams ,  Rolf Toft

Inventor： Jianping Zhou ,  Sebastien X. Beysserie ,  George E. Williams ,  Rolf Toft

IPC: H04N5/228

CPC classification number: H04N5/23248

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable medium for motion sensor-based video stabilization. A motion sensor may capture motion data of a video sequence. A controller may compute instantaneous motion of the camera for a current frame of the video sequence and accumulated motion of the camera corresponding to motion of a plurality of frames of the video sequence. The controller may compare the instantaneous motion to a first threshold value, compare the accumulated motion to a second threshold value, and set a video stabilization strength parameter for the current frame based on the results of the comparison. A video stabilization unit may perform video stabilization on the current frame according to the frame's strength parameter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于运动传感器的视频稳定的装置，方法和计算机可读介质。 运动传感器可以捕获视频序列的运动数据。 控制器可以计算摄像机对视频序列的当前帧的瞬时运动以及对应于视频序列的多个帧的运动的照相机的累积运动。 控制器可以将瞬时运动与第一阈值进行比较，将累积运动与第二阈值进行比较，并且基于比较结果为当前帧设置视频稳定强度参数。 视频稳定单元可以根据帧的强度参数在当前帧上执行视频稳定。