公开(公告)号：US12075111B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US17573470

申请日：2022-01-11

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton ,  Mark Templeman ,  Danny Jean Minnick

IPC: H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/218 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/43078 ,  H04N21/21815 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are described for responding to inoperative commands on a server device. In some embodiments, the disclosed technology facilitates pausing of content being played on a device without creating a bookmark of the location in the content at which the content was paused. In response to receiving the request to pause the content from playing, the server device generates a pause instruction to pause the content from playing. Upon expiry of a timeout interval, the server device automatically transforms the pause instruction into a stop instruction, which when executed causes stopping the content from playing. In some embodiments, the server device detects an user interaction event, prior to expiry of the timeout interval. Non-limiting examples of the user interaction may be shutting down the server device, switching from the content to a live broadcast program, switching from the content to another content, or exiting from the content.

公开(公告)号：US12063420B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US17453582

申请日：2021-11-04

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Nadezhda Radaeva

IPC: H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4722

CPC classification number: H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4532

Abstract: A method for providing image content associated with music channels includes the steps of: receiving, from a user, a selection of a music television channel; providing, to the user, the music television channel associated with the user's selection, wherein the music television channel comprises a signal comprising audio information and metadata associated with the audio information; retrieving, based on the metadata associated with the audio information, visual content relevant to the audio information; and simultaneous providing to the user both the visual content and the audio information.

公开(公告)号：US12058415B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US18101084

申请日：2023-01-24

Applicant: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.

Inventor： Yunfeng Yang ,  John S. Todd ,  Denise Carlson-Todd

IPC: H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Improved technical functionality is provided to dynamically select and seamlessly play advertisements immediately before playing of a recorded program upon selection of the recorded program for playing, or upon other detected events and conditions associated with the set-top-box (STB) or user. In some embodiments, this is performed by using metadata which may be delivered to and stored on a digital video recorder (DVR) prior to recording the program, providing a technical solution to enable opportunities for additional advertisement impressions. Playing of the advertisement may also or instead occur upon the recorded program finishing playing. Thus, the technical solution provides the additional opportunity for the content creator and/or the satellite television or cable service provider to sell advertising spots in addition to those already sold for breaks within the recorded program.

公开(公告)号：US12035004B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US18351410

申请日：2023-07-12

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Andrew Fakhry

IPC: H04N21/4425 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06N20/00 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/4425 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  G06N3/02 ,  G06N20/00

Abstract: An example method for visual testing of programmed display of content includes obtaining a workflow of test scenarios for visual testing of a display controlled by a set-top box (STB) device. The method also includes obtaining images that capture content displayed on the display, feeding the images to a trained machine learning model to detect display elements, and performing visual testing based on the detected display elements in accordance with visual expectations specified by the test scenarios.

公开(公告)号：US20240214767A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18085943

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Caroline Condon ,  Luke E. VanDuyn ,  Amber Bellerjeau

IPC: H04W4/021 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  H04W4/80

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A method for geocaching digital content, the method including: loading contents on a digital geocache device, wherein the digital geocache device is not accessible via the internet; placing the digital geocache device at a selected location; registering the location of the digital geocache device on a geocache registry; receiving a request from a user device to access the contents of the digital geocache device; and transferring one or more of the contents from the digital geocache device to the user device.

公开(公告)号：US20240214632A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18086254

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.

Inventor： Joshua D. Wade ,  Edward Neipris ,  Russell Whitney ,  Jason A. Madruga ,  Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6405

CPC classification number: H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6405

Abstract: A content selector switch selects, based on a received request for content from a particular remote control device, a multicast network on which to provide the requested particular content. Each multicast network channel of the plurality of multicast network channels is mapped to a respective video channel and each remote control device in the facility (e.g., hotel) is mapped to a respective video channel that the TV controlled by the remote control device stays tuned to. The content selector switch performs the selection by identifying which remote control device in the facility sent the request and selecting the multicast network channel that is mapped to the RF video channel the identified remote control device is mapped to. The content selector switch then provides the specific content on the selected multicast network channel to a multicast-to-channel output device that provides the content on the RF video channel for the TV tuned to that RF video channel to display.

公开(公告)号：US20240214627A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18146729

申请日：2022-12-27

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Kate Megan Carney Landow

IPC: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Processes, systems, and devices create personalize content for users. A user device associated with a user account is authenticated to a system supporting content replacement. A replaceable segment is identified in the content, and replacement content is selected by comparing metadata associated with the user account to metadata associated with potential replacement content. The replaceable segment in the content is replaced with the selected replacement content to generate personalized content for the user account, and the personalized content including the selected replacement content is transmitted to the user device. The content may be received from a content delivery network and may include a cue that indicates content is replaceable. The user device may be authenticated in response to a request from the user device to join a virtual meeting. The user device may send the request to join the virtual meeting in response to a unique link.

公开(公告)号：US12019800B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US18119758

申请日：2023-03-09

Applicant: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.

Inventor： Seth Byerley

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  A63C11/22 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04L67/131

CPC classification number: G06F3/014 ,  A63C11/228 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G09G5/006 ,  H04L67/131 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G09G2330/02 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  G09G2370/02 ,  G09G2370/04 ,  G09G2370/16

Abstract: Technologies are disclosed herein for controlling a head-mountable heads-up display system comprising a heads-up display unit and a hand cover. The hand cover includes a plurality of input elements located on appendages thereof that are configured to cause the hand cover to transmit input signals to the heads-up display unit. The heads-up display unit is configured to display virtual image content within a field of view of a user. As a result of receiving a user input, the heads-up display unit may display virtual image content based on a user input. The heads-up display unit updates the virtual image content as a result of receiving an input signal corresponding to an interaction between a pair of input elements of the hand cover. The heads-up display system may be useable in connection with a system of an outdoor recreational area to obtain information regarding the outdoor recreational area.

公开(公告)号：US20240187512A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18439279

申请日：2024-02-12

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Svitlana Trygubova

IPC: H04M1/60 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04M1/72454 ,  H04M1/72484 ,  H04W4/16 ,  H04W4/48

CPC classification number: H04M1/6091 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/72454 ,  H04W4/16 ,  H04W4/48 ,  H04M1/72484 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments are directed an application program configured to run on a user's mobile device can allow voice-activated call pick-up to the user, without the user having to use his or her hands for picking up the call. For example, the application program can initially be trained to a user's voice command. When an incoming call is received at the mobile device, the user can pick up the call by issuing a voice command. In some embodiments, the application program can determine whether to allow voice-activated pick-up of calls based on data collected from multiple sensors associated with the vehicle, the mobile device, or a remote source.

公开(公告)号：US12003826B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US18086343

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.

Inventor： Joshua D. Wade ,  Edward Neipris ,  Russell Whitney ,  Jason A. Madruga ,  Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/6408 ,  H04N21/6587

CPC classification number: H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/6408 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: A content selector switch selects, based on a received request for content from a particular remote control device, a multicast network on which to provide the requested particular content. Each multicast network channel of the plurality of multicast network channels is mapped to a respective video channel and each remote control device in the facility (e.g., hotel) is mapped to a respective video channel that the TV controlled by the remote control device stays tuned to. The content selector switch performs the selection by identifying which remote control device in the facility sent the request and selecting the multicast network channel that is mapped to the RF video channel the identified remote control device is mapped to. The content selector switch then provides the specific content on the selected multicast network channel to a multicast-to-channel output device that provides the content on the RF video channel for the TV tuned to that RF video channel to display.