公开(公告)号：US20070226766A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11757233

申请日：2007-06-01

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski ,  Kim Ryal

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski ,  Kim Ryal

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/47 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N17/06 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: A method and system for providing information about recorded media content having a beginning and end time. A progress bar including a first portion is displayed on a display device. The first portion graphically represents the duration of the recorded media content and has a first color. The progress bar also includes a second portion having a second color. The second portion graphically represents a section of the recorded media content that is viewed during a viewing session. The second color is distinct from the first color.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供关于具有开始和结束时间的记录媒体内容的信息的方法和系统。 包括第一部分的进度条显示在显示装置上。 第一部分以图形方式表示记录的媒体内容的持续时间并具有第一颜色。 进度条还包括具有第二颜色的第二部分。 第二部分图形地表示在观看会话期间观看的所记录的媒体内容的一部分。 第二种颜色与第一种颜色不同。

公开(公告)号：US20060064757A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US10946297

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/441 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4753

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention recite a method and system for user secure access to user content recordings. The content recordings contain programs whose access is user-specific. In one embodiment, a particular user who is permitted access to an instance of restricted user-specific media content via a digital set-top box is identified. A user-specific list of media content accessible via the digital set-top box is presented. In embodiments of the present invention, the list comprises the instance of restricted user-specific media content accessible by said particular user. The particular user is then permitted to access the instance of restricted media via the digital set-top box.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例背诵用于用户安全访问用户内容记录的方法和系统。 内容录制包含访问权限为用户特定的程序。 在一个实施例中，识别经由数字机顶盒允许访问受限用户特定媒体内容的实例的特定用户。 介绍了通过数字机顶盒可访问的用户特定的媒体内容列表。 在本发明的实施例中，列表包括由所述特定用户可访问的受限用户特定媒体内容的实例。 然后允许特定用户通过数字机顶盒访问受限媒体的实例。

公开(公告)号：US20060045462A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10926824

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N21/4126 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: A remote control unit for a video recorder includes a transceiver for communicating with the video recorder; and a display device for displaying video programming. In some embodiments, the remote control unit receives a preview clip of a video program stored on the video recorder and displays that preview clip for a user of the remote control unit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于视频录像机的遥控器包括用于与录像机进行通信的收发器; 以及用于显示视频节目的显示装置。 在一些实施例中，遥控单元接收存储在视频记录器上的视频节目的预览片段，并且显示用于遥控单元的用户的该预览片段。

公开(公告)号：US20060044951A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10926612

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: G11B21/08

CPC classification number: G11B19/025 ,  G11B19/027 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: A method and system for displaying multiple media content instances during a single viewing session. The method includes displaying a recorded program list graphical user interface (GUI) listing a number of recorded media content instances, selecting one of the recorded media content instances to be displayed on a display device, and displaying the selected media content instance and one or more additional recorded media content instances during the single viewing session.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在单次观看会话期间显示多个媒体内容实例的方法和系统。 该方法包括显示列出多个记录的媒体内容实例的记录节目列表图形用户界面（GUI），选择要在显示设备上显示的所记录的媒体内容实例之一，以及显示所选择的媒体内容实例和一个或多个 在单次查看会话期间的额外记录的媒体内容实例。

公开(公告)号：US20060013557A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US10883090

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: H04N5/781

CPC classification number: H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781

Abstract: A method of commercial play consistent with certain embodiments involve reading trick mode control data from a computer file associated with a commercial; determining if trick mode play is prohibited for the commercial; retrieving the commercial stored in a commercial storage location of a disc drive; if trick play is not permitted for the commercial, disabling the prohibited trick modes during play of the commercial; and sending the commercial video to a display device. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract translation: 与某些实施例一致的商业播放方法涉及从与商业广告相关联的计算机文件中读取特技模式控制数据; 确定是否禁止招标模式播放商业广告; 检索存储在盘驱动器的商业存储位置中的商品; 如果商业广告不允许特技播放，则在播放商业广告时禁用禁止的伎俩模式; 并将商业视频发送到显示设备。 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：US20050044570A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10645790

申请日：2003-08-20

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/804 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/783 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/440281 ,  H04N21/4532

Abstract: Methods and systems for caching data from multiple channels simultaneously. Data specifying a set of channels and a prioritization of the set of channels is received. Channels from the set of channels are selected for which to assign tuners to and then cache data based on the prioritization. Data for the selected channels is cached simultaneously. The tuners may be within a set-top-box. Trick modes may be used to view portions of programs represented by the cached data.

Abstract translation: 同时从多个通道缓存数据的方法和系统。 接收指定一组信道的数据和该组信道的优先级。 选择来自该组通道的通道，以根据优先级排列调谐器，然后缓存数据。 所选通道的数据同时缓存。 调谐器可能在机顶盒内。 技巧模式可用于查看由缓存数据表示的程序部分。

公开(公告)号：US08503866B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US12551663

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: A viewer can enter into a wish list a show listed on an electronic program guide (EPG) that is being shown on a channel not subscribed to by the viewer. Should the show later become available on a subscribed-to channel, it is automatically recorded.

Abstract translation: 观众可以在希望列表中输入正在未被观众订阅的频道上显示的电子节目指南（EPG）上列出的节目。 如果节目稍后在订阅频道上可用，则会自动录制。

公开(公告)号：US07738773B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US10299318

申请日：2002-11-19

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: H04N5/91

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: A viewer can enter into a wish list a show listed on an electronic program guide (EPG) that is being shown on a channel not subscribed to by the viewer. Should the show later become available on a subscribed-to channel, it is automatically recorded.

Abstract translation: 观众可以在希望列表中输入正在未被观众订阅的频道上显示的电子节目指南（EPG）上列出的节目。 如果节目稍后在订阅频道上可用，则会自动录制。

公开(公告)号：US07058135B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-06

申请号：US10867031

申请日：2004-06-14

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski ,  Kim A. Ryal

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski ,  Kim A. Ryal

IPC: H04L7/04

CPC classification number: H04N21/434 ,  H04L49/90 ,  H04L49/9094 ,  H04N21/23406 ,  H04N21/44004

Abstract: Apparatuses for reordering a plurality of data elements that utilize a buffer capable of storing at least one data element. The last data element (Pn) is located and moved to the buffer. The data element (Px) that should be located at the location of the last data element (Pn) is moved to fill the space vacated. If the last data element should be located at the location of Px, then the last but one (Pn−1) element is located and moved to the buffer. The element (Px′) that should be located at the location of Pn−1 is then moved to the location of Pn−1. The process is repeated until all the data elements are reordered.

Abstract translation: 用于重新排序利用能够存储至少一个数据元素的缓冲器的多个数据元素的装置。 最后一个数据元素（Pn）被定位并移动到缓冲区。 应该位于最后一个数据元素（Pn）位置的数据元素（Px）被移动以填充空出的空间。 如果最后一个数据元素应位于Px的位置，则最后一个（Pn-1）元素被定位并移动到缓冲区。 应将位于Pn-1位置的元素（Px'）移动到Pn-1的位置。 重复该过程，直到所有数据元素重新排序。

公开(公告)号：US20060064723A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US10946641

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Thomas Poslinski

Inventor： Thomas Poslinski

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention recite a method for an instant pop-up interface for a set-top box. In one embodiment, a first instance of media content is played or received via a set-top box. An indication is received to display a user interface of the set-top box. In response, the user interface is generated on the display without interrupting the displaying of the first instance of media content. In one embodiment, the user interface comprises a pop-up window displayed with a scrollable list therein. The list is of recorded or otherwise selectable content of the set-top box.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例背诵了用于机顶盒的即时弹出界面的方法。 在一个实施例中，经由机顶盒播放或接收媒体内容的第一实例。 接收到显示机顶盒的用户界面的指示。 作为响应，在显示器上生成用户界面而不中断媒体内容的第一实例的显示。 在一个实施例中，用户界面包括其中显示有可滚动列表的弹出窗口。 该列表是机顶盒的记录或可选择的内容。