公开(公告)号：US20100284137A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12437487

申请日：2009-05-07

Applicant: Luke VanDuyn ,  Daniel L. Rudolph ,  Neil Marten ,  Dallas Grove

Inventor： Luke VanDuyn ,  Daniel L. Rudolph ,  Neil Marten ,  Dallas Grove

IPC: H05K7/00

CPC classification number: F16M13/02 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/38 ,  F16M2200/08 ,  Y10S248/917

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a television that includes a foldable stand for selective support of the device in a variety of positions and/or viewing orientations. In some cases, a television includes a display having a substantially flat display surface, a housing coupled to the display, and a stand having an elongated support leg, the support leg pivotably coupled to the housing about a pivot axis such that the stand is movable between a first position in which a majority of the stand is located within a perimeter of the display surface projected towards a back surface of the housing and a second position in which the stand is adapted, when placed on a support surface, to support the display in a viewing orientation.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及一种电视机，其包括用于在各种位置和/或观看方向上选择性地支持设备的可折叠支架。 在一些情况下，电视机包括具有基本上平坦的显示表面的显示器，耦合到显示器的外壳和具有细长支撑腿的支架，所述支撑腿围绕枢转轴线可枢转地联接到壳体，使得支架可移动 在所述支架的大部分位于所述显示表面的朝向所述壳体的后表面突出的周边内的第一位置和所述支架适合的第二位置之间，当放置在支撑表面上时，支撑所述显示器 在观看方向。

公开(公告)号：US20100263000A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：US12422068

申请日：2009-04-10

Applicant: Nicholas Brandon Newell

Inventor： Nicholas Brandon Newell

IPC: H04N7/20

CPC classification number: H04N21/6143 ,  H04H20/51 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H60/76 ,  H04N7/20

Abstract: A method of communicating control information in a satellite broadcast communication system is presented. In the method, at least one copy of a control message set is transmitted from a control system by way of a satellite to a broadcast receiver. The control message set includes at least one control message. At least one copy of each of the control messages of the control message set is received at the broadcast receiver. A feedback message is transmitted from the broadcast receiver by way of a terrestrial communication link to the control system. The feedback message includes an indication that all of control messages of the control message set were received at the broadcast receiver. The feedback message is received at the control system. In response to receiving the feedback message, transmission of subsequent copies of the control message set is terminated at the control system.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种在卫星广播通信系统中传送控制信息的方法。 在该方法中，控制消息组的至少一个副本通过卫星从控制系统发送到广播接收机。 控制消息集合包括至少一个控制消息。 在广播接收机处接收控制消息集合的每个控制消息的至少一个副本。 通过到控制系统的地面通信链路，从广播接收机发送反馈消息。 反馈消息包括在广播接收机处接收到控制消息集合的所有控制消息的指示。 在控制系统处接收到反馈消息。 响应于接收到反馈消息，控制消息集合的后续副本的传输在控制系统处终止。

公开(公告)号：US20100162317A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12343070

申请日：2008-12-23

Applicant: Bin Xu ,  William J. Ivanich

Inventor： Bin Xu ,  William J. Ivanich

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/431 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/475

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of an apparatus for providing separate user classifications and interfaces to multiple users of a set-top box of the television system. Each user classification may be configurable to provide different interfaces, menus and available features to the users of the set-top box. Further, each user classification may include several sub-classifications to further personalize the set-top box to the various users of the system. Also, each user classification may also monitor the habits and usage of each class and store such information for use by the set-top box to suggest settings of the set-top box that the user may be interested in, such as a favorite channel list.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采取用于向电视系统的机顶盒的多个用户提供单独的用户分类和接口的装置的形式。 每个用户分类可以被配置为向机顶盒的用户提供不同的接口，菜单和可用的特征。 此外，每个用户分类可以包括几个子分类，以进一步将机顶盒个性化到系统的各种用户。 此外，每个用户分类还可以监视每个类的习惯和使用，并存储这些信息供机顶盒使用以建议用户可能感兴趣的机顶盒的设置，诸如喜好频道列表 。

公开(公告)号：US20100064339A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12205045

申请日：2008-09-05

Applicant: Robert Wadey

Inventor： Robert Wadey

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/607 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4398 ,  H04N21/8106

Abstract: A method for transmitting audio signals. The method of transmitting audio signals may include separately transmitting a video signal and an audio signal. Further, the method of transmitting audio signals may include transmitting a first video signal and a first audio signal to one component, transmitting a second video signal to the same component and separately transmitting a second audio signal to a second component.

Abstract translation: 一种传输音频信号的方法。 发送音频信号的方法可以包括分别发送视频信号和音频信号。 此外，发送音频信号的方法可以包括将第一视频信号和第一音频信号发射到一个分量，将第二视频信号发送到同一分量，并将第二音频信号单独发送到第二分量。

公开(公告)号：US20100058083A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12199477

申请日：2008-08-27

Applicant: Julian Rangeley

Inventor： Julian Rangeley

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/26

Abstract: A method of controlling power consumption of a power supply of a device may include receiving a control signal that switches the device between first and second modes of operation; and switching the supply between corresponding first and second modes based on the received signal, the supply being configured to draw different amounts of power in the first and second modes. A power supply for supplying electrical power to a device may include power supply mode circuitry configured to place the supply into one of at least two power modes: a first mode in which the supply draws a first amount of power and a second mode in which the supply draws less power. An electronic device may include circuitry that generates a control signal, based on which the power supply mode circuitry selectively places the electrical power supply into one of a plurality of power modes.

Abstract translation: 控制设备的电源的功耗的方法可以包括：接收在第一和第二操作模式之间切换设备的控制信号; 以及基于所接收的信号在相应的第一和第二模式之间切换电源，所述电源被配置为在所述第一和第二模式中绘制不同的功率量。 用于向设备提供电力的电源可以包括电源模式电路，其被配置为将电源置于至少两种功率模式中的一种：第一模式，其中电源吸收第一功率量，第二模式中， 供应量减少。 电子设备可以包括产生控制信号的电路，基于该控制信号，电源模式电路选择性地将电源放置成多个功率模式中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US20090307741A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12135360

申请日：2008-06-09

Applicant: Steven M. Casagrande

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande

IPC: H04N7/08

CPC classification number: H04N7/24 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  H04N7/0885 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for identifying multiple segments of content in a recorded audio/video stream. Thus, an audio/video stream may be segmented into various logical chapters, scenes or other sections and the like. The segments of the audio/video stream may then be selectably viewed by a user. A DVR presents the selected segments and automatically skips over the undesignated segment of the audio/video stream.

Abstract translation: 描述用于识别记录的音频/视频流中的多个内容片段的装置和/或方法的各种实施例。 因此，音频/视频流可以被分割成各种逻辑章节，场景或其他部分等。 然后可以由用户可选择地观看音频/视频流的段。 DVR呈现所选择的片段，并自动跳过音频/视频流的未指定片段。

公开(公告)号：US20090296000A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12130768

申请日：2008-05-30

Applicant: Rajiv Singh Cullen Pal

Inventor： Rajiv Singh Cullen Pal

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N7/24 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/21 ,  H04N21/23 ,  H04N21/2585 ,  H04N21/25883 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/44236 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: Systems, method and apparatus are described for facilitating the collection of data from television receivers. First and second television receivers exchange data over a wireless communication link. The first television receiver transmits the data received from the second television receiver to a data collection system associated with a television provider. The data collection system processes the received data to analyze the operation of the second television receiver.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于促进从电视接收机收集数据的系统，方法和装置。 第一和第二电视接收机通过无线通信链路交换数据。 第一电视接收机将从第二电视接收机接收的数据发送到与电视提供商相关联的数据收集系统。 数据采集​​系统处理所接收的数据以分析第二电视接收机的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07626641B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US11118461

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: William M. Beals

Inventor： William M. Beals

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  G08C19/00

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting a user in programming a universal remote control. More specifically, a method and apparatus for helping the user reestablish system configurations, providing feedback, instructing the user, and supplying system information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于辅助用户编程通用遥控器的方法和装置。 更具体地说，一种帮助用户重新建立系统配置，提供反馈，指示用户和提供系统信息的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20090282293A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12117657

申请日：2008-05-08

Applicant: Henry Gregg Martch ,  Michael John Bazata ,  Benjamin Raymond Mauser

Inventor： Henry Gregg Martch ,  Michael John Bazata ,  Benjamin Raymond Mauser

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C25/00 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6581

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are described that facilitate the detection of errors within a remote control for a controlled device. A remote control detects an error condition during operation and transmits information regarding the error to a controlled device. The information regarding the error may be analyzed to determine the source of the problem in the remote control and/or possible solutions.

Abstract translation: 描述了便于对受控设备的遥控器内的错误的检测的装置，系统和方法。 遥控器在操作期间检测到错误状况，并将有关错误的信息发送到受控设备。 可以分析关于错误的信息以确定遥控器中的问题的来源和/或可能的解决方案。

公开(公告)号：US20090278701A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12117628

申请日：2008-05-08

Applicant: William R. Reams

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G01R31/362 ,  G01R31/3689 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, methods and apparatus are provided for indicating to a user a low battery condition of a remote control for a controlled device. More particularly, a remote control detects a low battery condition as well as the replacement of batteries in the remote control. The remote control transmits a low battery message to a controlled device responsive to detecting a low battery condition. Similarly, the remote control transmits a battery status message to the controlled device responsive to detecting the replacement of batteries in the remote control. The controlled device utilizes the low battery message and the battery status message to determine whether to present a low battery indicator to a user regarding a low battery condition of the remote control.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和装置的各种实施例被提供用于向用户指示受控设备的遥控器的低电量状况。 更具体地，遥控器检测电池电量不足以及遥控器中的电池的更换。 响应于检测到低电池状况，遥控器将低电量消息发送到受控设备。 类似地，遥控器响应于检测到遥控器中的电池的更换而将电池状态消息发送到受控设备。 受控设备利用低电量消息和电池状态消息来确定是否向用户提供关于遥控器的低电量状况的低电量指示符。