公开(公告)号：US20110321096A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US12968007

申请日：2010-12-14

Applicant: Kate Landow ,  John Anthony Card ,  Daniel Overbaugh

Inventor： Kate Landow ,  John Anthony Card ,  Daniel Overbaugh

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/222 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/4621 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/8126

Abstract: Media rich content systems and methods are operable to provide access to supplemental media rich content in response to user selection of a presented object of interest. An exemplary embodiment receives at a media device a video stream comprising at least a plurality of video frames, wherein at least one of the video frames is configured to present an object of interest; processes a supplemental media rich content trigger associated with the at least one video frame, wherein the supplemental media rich content trigger comprises information that identifies a region where the object of interest is presented in the video frame, and comprises information configured to access supplemental media rich content associated with the object of interest; receives a user selection of the object of interest presented in the at least one video frame; and presents the supplemental media rich content on a presentation device.

Abstract translation: 媒体丰富的内容系统和方法可操作以响应于所呈现的感兴趣对象的用户选择来提供对补充媒体丰富内容的访问。 示例性实施例在媒体设备处接收包括至少多个视频帧的视频流，其中至少一个视频帧被配置为呈现感兴趣的对象; 处理与所述至少一个视频帧相关联的补充媒体丰富的内容触发，其中所述补充媒体丰富内容触发包括标识感兴趣对象在视频帧中呈现的区域的信息，并且包括被配置为访问补充媒体丰富的信息 与感兴趣对象相关的内容; 接收在所述至少一个视频帧中呈现的感兴趣对象的用户选择; 并在演示设备上呈现补充媒体丰富的内容。

公开(公告)号：US20110285540A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13188280

申请日：2011-07-21

Applicant: William R. Reams

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G01R31/362 ,  G01R31/3689 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N2005/4405

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting a low battery detection thresholdin a remote control. An embodiment of a method includes determining a type of a battery powering a remote control of an entertainment device and determining a first low battery threshold for the battery based on the type of the battery. The first low battery threshold indicates a low battery condition of the remote control. Responsive to measuring a voltage of the battery, a determination is made regarding whether the voltage of the battery is below the low battery threshold. Responsive to determining that the voltage of the battery is below the first low battery threshold, a low battery message is transmitted to an entertainment device. The entertainment device utilizes the message to present an indicator to a user regarding the low battery condition of the remote control.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法和装置的各种实施例，用于调整遥控器中的低电池检测阈值。 方法的实施例包括确定为娱乐装置的遥控器供电的电池的类型，并且基于电池的类型确定电池的第一低电池阈值。 第一个低电量阈值表示遥控器的电池电量不足。 响应于测量电池的电压，确定电池的电压是否低于低电池阈值。 响应于确定电池的电压低于第一低电池阈值，将低电量消息传送到娱乐设备。 娱乐设备利用消息向用户呈现关于遥控器的低电池状况的指示符。

公开(公告)号：US07969154B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12955571

申请日：2010-11-29

Applicant: Kirk Lenzie ,  Casey Gold ,  Vincent Nguyen ,  Sam Chaisitti

Inventor： Kirk Lenzie ,  Casey Gold ,  Vincent Nguyen ,  Sam Chaisitti

IPC: G01R31/14 ,  H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/16 ,  G01R31/025

Abstract: Various systems, methods and apparatus are described for detecting an excessive or faulty ground current in a conductive wire or electronic device. A ground current detector is coupled to a known earth ground to determine whether other ground lines are carrying excessive, faulty and/or leaking currents. If these types of unsafe conditions are detected, then a user can take appropriate action to locate and correct these problems.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于检测导线或电子设备中的过大或有缺陷的接地电流的各种系统，方法和装置。 接地电流检测器耦合到已知的接地，以确定其他接地线是否承载过多的，有故障的和/或泄漏的电流。 如果检测到这些类型的不安全条件，则用户可以采取适当的措施来定位和纠正这些问题。

公开(公告)号：US20110115985A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12619591

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: William Michael Beals

Inventor： William Michael Beals

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/42204 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N21/43635

Abstract: A method and device for associating a remote with a component. The method and system may include receiving a control command from the remote. Upon receiving the control command, an identification signal may be transmitted to a display. The identification signal may include information for identifying the component. The remote may be associated with the component based on the identification signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将远程与组件相关联的方法和设备。 该方法和系统可以包括从远程接收控制命令。 一旦接收到控制命令，可以将识别信号发送到显示器。 识别信号可以包括用于识别组件的信息。 遥控器可以基于识别信号与组件相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20110081855A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12574953

申请日：2009-10-07

Applicant: STEVEN M. CASAGRANDE ,  JASON MICHAEL ANGUIANO ,  WILLIAM NORRIS MORAN ,  MICHAEL J. CAVANAUGH

Inventor： STEVEN M. CASAGRANDE ,  JASON MICHAEL ANGUIANO ,  WILLIAM NORRIS MORAN ,  MICHAEL J. CAVANAUGH

IPC: H04H20/74

CPC classification number: H04H60/53 ,  H04H60/13

Abstract: A receiving device receives one or more signals, each signal including transponder identifying information. The receiving device processes the transponder identifying information to determine which signals are receivable by the receiving device. Based upon the receivable signals, the receiving device modifies its operational behavior accordingly.

Abstract translation: 接收设备接收一个或多个信号，每个信号包括应答器识别信息。 接收设备处理应答器识别信息以确定接收设备可接收哪些信号。 基于应收信号，接收装置相应地修改其操作行为。

公开(公告)号：US20110063506A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12560879

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: William R. Reams

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/443 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N2005/4433

Abstract: Embodiments discussed herein are directed to an apparatus and method for relaying user input commands by a receiver to other devices connected to or in communication with the receiver. In one embodiment, a receiver receives one or more commands from a user input device and determines if the command is intended for the receiver or for a device in communication with the receiver. Based on this determination, the receiver may either execute the command or relay the command to a device that is attached or otherwise in communication with the receiver.

Abstract translation: 本文讨论的实施例涉及一种用于将接收器的用户输入命令中继到连接到或与接收器通信的其他设备的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，接收器从用户输入设备接收一个或多个命令，并且确定该命令是针对接收器还是与接收器通信的设备。 基于该确定，接收机可以执行命令或将命令中继到附接或以其他方式与接收器通信的设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110061062A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12846280

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: Shiqiang Chu ,  Kan Man Wong ,  Mark Templeman

Inventor： Shiqiang Chu ,  Kan Man Wong ,  Mark Templeman

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F9/546 ,  G06F2209/547

Abstract: A method of communication in at least one electronic device is presented. In the method, a first execution thread and a second execution thread are created in the at least one electronic device. Also created is a message service for receiving messages for the first thread. A message to be transferred from the second thread to the message service of the first thread is generated. Outside of control by either the first or second threads, one of multiple data transfer mechanisms is selected for transferring the message from the second thread to the message service of the first thread based on a relationship between the first and second threads. This relationship may be one in which the first and second threads are executing within a single process, within different processes of the same device, or within different devices. The message is transferred to the message service of the first thread using the selected data transfer mechanism and processed in the first thread.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种在至少一个电子设备中的通信方法。 在该方法中，在至少一个电子设备中创建第一执行线程和第二执行线程。 还创建了一个消息服务，用于接收第一个线程的消息。 将生成要从第二个线程传送到第一个线程的消息服务的消息。 通过第一或第二线程的控制之外，选择多个数据传输机制之一，用于基于第一和第二线程之间的关系将消息从第二线程传送到第一线程的消息服务。 该关系可以是第一和第二线程在单个进程内，在同一设备的不同进程内或在不同设备内执行的关系。 使用所选择的数据传输机制将消息传送到第一个线程的消息服务，并在第一个线程中处理。

公开(公告)号：US20110030010A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12511884

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: Daniel Mark Overbaugh

Inventor： Daniel Mark Overbaugh

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/20

CPC classification number: H04N21/4755 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: Various embodiments facilitate generation, distribution, and presentation of category-based predefined channel lists. In one embodiment, an electronic program guide (“EPG”) manager is provided for execution on a receiving device, such as a set-top box. The EPG manager receives from a program distributor a predefined channel list that includes multiple channels that carry related programming. The channel list includes an associated category and indicators of the multiple channels, the multiple channels each carrying at least some programming in the associated category. The EPG manager presents to a user at least some of the multiple channels in an electronic program guide. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 各种实施方式便于基于类别的预定义频道列表的生成，分发和呈现。 在一个实施例中，提供电子节目指南（“EPG”）管理器用于在诸如机顶盒的接收设备上执行。 EPG管理器从节目分配器接收包含携带相关节目的多个频道的预定义频道列表。 信道列表包括多个信道的相关类别和指示符，多个信道每个在相关类别中携带至少一些节目。 EPG经理在电子节目指南中向用户呈现至少一些多个频道。 提供本摘要以符合要求摘要的规则，并提交其意图是不会用于解释或限制权利要求书的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US20110030005A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12511164

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: Jarrod C. Austin

Inventor： Jarrod C. Austin

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4858 ,  H04N21/4886

Abstract: A video control system transfers a video signal to display a data/video integration menu and receives user instructions indicating user-selected data and display positioning for the user-selected data. The video control system transfers a data request and receives the user-selected data. The video control system receives video content. The video control system integrates the user-selected data and the video content into a video signal that positions the user-selected data relative to the video content according to the display positioning in the user instructions. The video control system transfers the video signal to display the integrated video content and user-selected data.

Abstract translation: 视频控制系统传送视频信号以显示数据/视频集成菜单，并接收指示用户选择的数据的用户指令并显示用户选择的数据的定位。 视频控制系统传送数据请求并接收用户选择的数据。 视频控制系统接收视频内容。 视频控制系统将用户选择的数据和视频内容集成为根据用户指令中的显示定位将用户选择的数据相对于视频内容定位的视频信号。 视频控制系统传输视频信号以显示集成的视频内容和用户选择的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110029874A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12533750

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Jeremy Profitt

Inventor： Jeremy Profitt

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/45

CPC classification number: H04R5/04 ,  H04R2430/01 ,  H04S3/00

Abstract: Audio volume control systems and methods are operable to control volume of audio channels of a combined audio channel. An exemplary embodiment displays an audio channel control graphical user interface (GUI) on a display, displays on the audio channel control GUI a specified first volume level for a first audio channel of the combined audio channel, displays on the audio channel control GUI a specified second volume level for a second audio channel of the combined audio channel, and adjusts volume of the combined audio channel in accordance with the specified first volume level for the first audio channel and the specified second volume level for the second audio channel.

Abstract translation: 音频音量控制系统和方法可操作以控制组合音频通道的音频通道的音量。 示例性实施例在显示器上显示音频通道控制图形用户界面（GUI），在音频通道控制GUI上显示用于组合音频通道的第一音频通道的指定的第一音量电平，在音频通道控制GUI上显示指定的 用于组合音频通道的第二音频通道的第二音量电平，并且根据用于第一音频通道的指定的第一音量电平和用于第二音频频道的指定的第二音量电平来调整组合音频频道的音量。