公开(公告)号：US4365267A

公开(公告)日：1982-12-21

申请号：US267508

申请日：1981-05-27

Applicant: Youichiro Tsuda

Inventor： Youichiro Tsuda

IPC: H04B3/46 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04H1/04 ,  H04H9/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N7/17309 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04N2007/17372

Abstract: A polling pattern generator system for use in a CATV system including a polling pattern generator and a passive data monitor. The polling pattern generator periodically generates polling pattern signals each of which has a specific address code for calling a corresponding terminal unit and a command code for requesting a designated answer from the called terminal unit. The passive data monitor compares an up data signal outputted from the terminal unit in response to the command code with the designated answer requested by the command code and judges whether or not an operational state of the terminal unit is acceptable from the resultant comparison output. The passive data monitor sets the address code in the designated terminal unit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于CATV系统的轮询模式发生器系统，包括轮询模式发生器和无源数据监视器。 轮询模式发生器周期性地产生轮询模式信号，每个轮询模式信号具有用于呼叫相应终端单元的特定地址码和用于从被叫终端单元请求指定答案的命令码。 被动数据监视器将从终端单元输出的上行数据信号作为响应于命令代码与由命令代码请求的指定答案进行比较，并根据所得到的比较输出判断终端单元的操作状态是否可接受。 被动数据监视器在指定的终端单元中设置地址码。

公开(公告)号：US20180130321A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15407522

申请日：2017-01-17

Applicant: Darryl Dwight Brayton

Inventor： Darryl Dwight Brayton

IPC: G08B7/06 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L13/00

CPC classification number: G08B7/06 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G10L13/00 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H20/71 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: Systems and methods of notification and alert activation and delivery via transmission to users wearing technology designed for single and/or multiple media types are contemplated in which (a) a communication pathway is established, for instance either a wireless receiver and/or transceiver and/or a physical (e.g., wired) connection, that (b) allows an activation method type to provide an alert/notification to one-to-many persons (i.e., users) and/or, one-to-many devices in an addressable manner. The overall method consists of devices (including for example, wearable media with external and/or integrated delivery technology) that are actively listening on a communication pathway. If an activation method is utilized over the communication pathway and an activation is designated for specific device(s) assigned within the communication pathway, then a delivery method for that device(s) is invoked that processes and delivers the non-primary media (audio and visual) based on the command type, any local settings and the media type transmitted.

公开(公告)号：US09674560B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US08447611

申请日：1995-05-23

Applicant: John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

Inventor： John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

IPC: H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/633 ,  H04N21/222

CPC classification number: H04N21/236 ,  G01R1/071 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/41 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/084 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2351 ,  H04N21/23892 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/41415 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4353 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/4888 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/633 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A unified system of programming communication. The system encompasses the prior art (television, radio, broadcast hardcopy, computer communications, etc.) and new user specific mass media. Within the unified system, parallel processing computer systems, each having an input (e.g., 77) controlling a plurality of computers (e.g., 205), generate and output user information at receiver stations. Under broadcast control, local computers (73, 205), combine user information selectively into prior art communications to exhibit personalized mass media programming at video monitors (202), speakers (263), printers (221), etc. At intermediate transmission stations (e.g., cable television stations), signals in network broadcasts and from local inputs (74, 77, 97, 98) cause control processors (71) and computers (73) to selectively automate connection and operation of receivers (53), recorder/players (76), computers (73), generators (82), strippers (81), etc. At receiver stations, signals in received transmissions and from local inputs (225, 218, 22) cause control processors (200) and computers (205) to automate connection and operation of converters (201), tuners (215), decryptors (224), recorder/players (217), computers (205), furnaces (206), etc. Processors (71, 200) meter and monitor availability and usage of programming.

公开(公告)号：US20150365726A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14835597

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: OpenTV, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Benting ,  Alain Delpuch ,  Nicholas C. Fishwick ,  Mehmet Hakan Isbiliroglu ,  Vahik Koussari-Amin ,  Waiman Lam ,  Jean-Rene Menand ,  Steven Szymanski ,  Pierre Willard ,  Joel Zdepski

IPC: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/433

CPC classification number: H04N21/458 ,  G06F8/65 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04L12/1895 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/4856

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for the transmission and reception of targeted content. Using the systems and methods, a wide variety of different types of content can be targeted to a single client or a group of clients. The methods and systems utilize action handlers to handle different types of content. Further, the system can distribute packets with different rates depending on their priority.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于传送和接收目标内容的方法和系统。 使用系统和方法，可以将各种不同类型的内容定向到单个客户端或一组客户端。 方法和系统利用动作处理程序来处理不同类型的内容。 此外，系统可以根据其优先级分配具有不同速率的分组。

公开(公告)号：US09143248B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US10928727

申请日：2004-08-30

Applicant: Steve Benting ,  Alain Delpuch ,  Nick Fishwick ,  Mehmet Hakan Isbiliroglu ,  Vahid Koussari-Amin ,  Waiman Lam ,  Jean-Rene Menand ,  Steven Szymanski ,  Pierre Willard ,  Joel Zdepski

Inventor： Steve Benting ,  Alain Delpuch ,  Nick Fishwick ,  Mehmet Hakan Isbiliroglu ,  Vahid Koussari-Amin ,  Waiman Lam ,  Jean-Rene Menand ,  Steven Szymanski ,  Pierre Willard ,  Joel Zdepski

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04L12/18 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04N21/458 ,  G06F8/65 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04L12/1895 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/4856

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for the broadcast and reception of targeted content. Using the systems and methods, a wide variety of different types of content can be targeted to a single client or a group of clients. The methods and systems utilize application handlers to handle different types of content. Further, the system can distribute packets with different rates depending on their priority.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于广播和接收目标内容的方法和系统。 使用系统和方法，可以将各种不同类型的内容定向到单个客户端或一组客户端。 方法和系统利用应用处理程序来处理不同类型的内容。 此外，系统可以根据其优先级分配具有不同速率的分组。

公开(公告)号：US20150264438A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14500895

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: INVIDI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： EARL COX ,  PATRICK M. SHEEHAN ,  ALDEN LLOYD PETERSON, II

IPC: H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/6338 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/2668

CPC classification number: H04N21/4666 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/6338 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A targeted advertising system uses a machine learning tool to select an asset for a current user of a user equipment device, for example, to select an ad for delivery to a current user of a digital set top box in a cable network. The machine learning tool first operates in a learning mode to receive user inputs and develop evidence that can characterize multiple users of the user equipment device audience. In a working mode, the machine learning tool processes current user inputs to match a current user to one of the identified users of that user equipment device audience. Fuzzy logic may be used to improve development of the user characterizations, as well as matching of the current user to those developed characterizations. In this manner, targeting of assets can be implemented not only based on characteristics of a household but based on a current user within that household.

Abstract translation: 目标广告系统使用机器学习工具为用户设备设备的当前用户选择资产，例如选择用于传送到有线网络中的数字机顶盒的当前用户的广告。 机器学习工具首先以学习模式操作以接收用户输入并且开发可以表征用户设备设备受众的多个用户的证据。 在工作模式下，机器学习工具处理当前用户输入以将当前用户与该用户设备设备受众的所识别用户之一相匹配。 模糊逻辑可以用于改善用户表征的开发，以及当前用户与那些开发的特征化的匹配。 以这种方式，资产的目标不仅可以基于家庭的特征，而且还可以基于该家庭内的当前用户。

公开(公告)号：US09113233B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US14269182

申请日：2014-05-04

Applicant: Concurrent Computer Corporation

Inventor： Michael Chen

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/32 ,  G06T5/50 ,  H04N21/854 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/478

CPC classification number: H04N21/854 ,  G06T5/50 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04N5/3205 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: At least a first image, such as a motion video image, is prepared for integration with at least a second image, such as a motion video image and/or a still image. The first image may be a barker, and the second image may be a menu or programming guide. To prepare the first image for integration, a first compressed image is formed, restricted to a first region of a first image area by representing at least one segment of a first image within the first region with a reference to another segment of the first image within the first region. The second image may also be prepared for integration by forming a second compressed image. The second compressed image may be restricted to a second region of a second image area by representing at least one segment of the second image within the second region with a reference to another segment of the second image within the second region. The first and second images are combined by selecting a portion of the first compressed image, selecting a portion of the second compressed image, and combining the selected portions to form an integrated image.

Abstract translation: 准备至少第一图像，例如运动视频图像，用于与诸如运动视频图像和/或静止图像的至少第二图像集成。 第一图像可以是巴克尔，第二图像可以是菜单或编程指南。 为了准备用于集成的第一图像，通过参照第一图像内的第一图像的另一段来表示在第一区域内的第一图像的至少一个片段，形成第一压缩图像，限制在第一图像区域的第一区域 第一个地区。 也可以通过形成第二压缩图像来准备第二图像以进行集成。 第二压缩图像可以通过参考第二区域内的第二图像的另一段来表示第二区域内的第二图像的至少一个区段来限制到第二图像区域的第二区域。 通过选择第一压缩图像的一部分，选择第二压缩图像的一部分，并组合所选择的部分以形成集成图像来组合第一和第二图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150035649A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14325857

申请日：2014-07-08

Applicant: Sirius XM Radio Inc.

Inventor： Mark Rindsberg ,  Paul Marko

IPC: G08B5/22 ,  H04W88/02

CPC classification number: G08B5/223 ,  H04H20/57 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/91 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04W88/022 ,  H04W88/025

Abstract: A vehicle messaging method (600) and system (100) can include any number of data sources (101-103), an interface (104) that formats messages and addresses from the data sources, and a corresponding number of messaging servers (111-113) that receive targeted messages intended for a predetermined subset of subscribers associated with a vehicle identification number (VIN). Each messaging server can include a corresponding controller (121-123) programmed to assign (604) targeted messages to a predetermined channel and encode (606) the addresses of the targeted messages to the predetermined subset of subscribers using a VIN or portion thereof. The controller can be further programmed to transfer (608) the targeted messages and addresses to a satellite uplink (107) and satellite (110) via a messaging uplink interface (106) for retransmission and reception by a plurality of selective call receivers 109 addressable individually using a predetermined VIN or portion thereof.

Abstract translation: 车辆消息传递方法（600）和系统（100）可以包括任何数量的数据源（101-103），从数据源格式化消息和地址的接口（104）和相应数量的消息收发服务器（111- 113），其接收旨在用于与车辆识别号码（VIN）相关联的预定订户子集的目标消息。 每个消息收发服务器可以包括被编程为将目标消息分配（604）到预定信道的对应控制器（121-123），并且使用VIN或其部分将（606）目标消息的地址编码（606）到预定订户子集。 控制器可以被进一步编程以经由消息传递上行链路接口（106）将目标消息和地址传送（608）到卫星上行链路（107）和卫星（110），以便通过可单独寻址的多个选呼接收机109进行重发和接收 使用预定的VIN或其一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08869229B1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US08486266

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

Inventor： John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/236 ,  G01R1/071 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/41 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/084 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2351 ,  H04N21/23892 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/41415 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4353 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/4888 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/633 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A unified system of programming communication. The system encompasses the prior art (television, radio, broadcast hardcopy, computer communications, etc.) and new user specific mass media. Within the unified system, parallel processing computer systems, each having an input (e.g., 77) controlling a plurality of computers (e.g., 205), generate and output user information at receiver stations. Under broadcast control, local computers (73, 205), combine user information selectively into prior art communications to exhibit personalized mass media programming at video monitors (202), speakers (263), printers (221), etc. At intermediate transmission stations (e.g., cable television stations), signals in network broadcasts and from local inputs (74, 77, 97, 98) cause control processors (71) and computers (73) to selectively automate connection and operation of receivers (53), recorder/players (76), computers (73), generators (82), strippers (81), etc. At receiver stations, signals in received transmissions and from local inputs (225, 218, 22) cause control processors (200) and computers (205) to automate connection and operation of converters (201), tuners (215), decryptors (224), recorder/players (217), computers (205), furnaces (206), etc. Processors (71, 200) meter and monitor availability and usage of programming.

Abstract translation: 统一的编程通信系统。 该系统包括现有技术（电视，广播，广播硬拷贝，计算机通信等）和新的用户特定的大众媒体。 在统一系统内，并行处理计算机系统每个都具有控制多个计算机（例如205）的输入（例如77），在接收站处产生和输出用户信息。 在广播控制下，本地计算机（73,205）选择性地将用户信息合并到现有技术的通信中，以在视频监视器（202），扬声器（263），打印机（221）等处展现个性化的大众媒体节目。在中间传输站 例如有线电视台），网络广播和本地输入（74,77,97,98）中的信号使得控制处理器（71）和计算机（73）有选择地自动化接收器（53），记录器/播放器 （76），计算机（73），发电机（82），汽提器（81）等。在接收站处，接收的传输和本地输入（225,218,22）中的信号使得控制处理器（200）和计算机 自动化转换器（201），调谐器（215），解密器（224），记录器/播放器（217），计算机（205），炉子（206）等的连接和操作。处理器（71,200） 编程的可用性和使用。

公开(公告)号：US08839293B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US08444787

申请日：1995-05-19

Applicant: John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

Inventor： John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/236 ,  G01R1/071 ,  H04H20/14 ,  H04H20/28 ,  H04H20/30 ,  H04H40/18 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/37 ,  H04H60/40 ,  H04H60/41 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/084 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2351 ,  H04N21/23892 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/41415 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4353 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/4888 ,  H04N21/63 ,  H04N21/633 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A unified system of programming communication. The system encompasses the prior art (television, radio, broadcast hardcopy, computer communications, etc.) and new user specific mass media. Within the unified system, parallel processing computer systems, each having an input (e.g., 77) controlling a plurality of computers (e.g., 205), generate and output user information at receiver stations. Under broadcast control, local computers (73, 205), combine user information selectively into prior art communications to exhibit personalized mass media programming at video monitors (202), speakers (263), printers (221), etc. At intermediate transmission stations (e.g., cable television stations), signals in network broadcasts and from local inputs (74, 77, 97, 98) cause control processors (71) and computers (73) to selectively automate connection and operation of receivers (53), recorder/players (76), computers (73), generators (82), strippers (81), etc. At receiver stations, signals in received transmissions and from local inputs (225, 218, 22) cause control processors (200) and computers (205) to automate connection and operation of converters (201), tuners (215), decryptors (224), recorder/players (217), computers (205), furnaces (206), etc. Processors (71, 200) meter and monitor availability and usage of programming.