公开(公告)号：US20050001025A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10899179

申请日：2004-07-26

Applicant: Takahito Ilda ,  Nicholas Givotovsky

Inventor： Takahito Ilda ,  Nicholas Givotovsky

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06K5/00 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F7/10 ,  G07F17/16 ,  G07F17/30 ,  G11B20/00 ,  G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/36 ,  H04H20/31 ,  H04H20/76 ,  G06F7/08

CPC classification number: G06Q20/1235 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30749 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F7/1008 ,  G07F7/1025 ,  G07F17/16 ,  G07F17/305 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2220/2529 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  H04H20/31 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: A system for purchasing a personal recording media includes a first station for converting at least one data composition and a data information corresponding thereto to predetermined signals and for transmitting the signals, and a receiving device for receiving the signals and for enabling a user to sense the data composition transmitted The data information corresponding to the data composition being transmitted is selectively stored, by a predetermined operation by a user, either into a storage device of a card-type storage medium when the card-type storage medium is attached to the receiving device or into a storage device in a second station including the receiving device. A desired musical composition can be recorded into a recording medium, either at the second station or at a third station, based upon the data information stored in the card-type storage medium or in the storage device of the second station, and accounting and royalty processes are implemented.

Abstract translation: 用于购买个人记录介质的系统包括：第一站，用于将至少一个数据组合和与其对应的数据信息转换为预定信号并用于发送信号;以及接收装置，用于接收信号并使用户能够感测 发送的数据组合当卡型存储介质附接到接收装置时，通过用户的预定操作将对应于正在发送的数据合成的数据信息选择性地存储到卡式存储介质的存储装置中 或者进入包括接收设备的第二站中的存储设备中。 基于存储在卡式存储介质中的数据信息或第二站的存储设备中的所需音乐作品可以记录在记录介质中，无论是在第二站还是在第三站，以及会计和版税 流程被实现。

公开(公告)号：US20040192189A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10400831

申请日：2003-03-27

Inventor： Hiromitsu Yuhara ,  Masayuki Habaguchi

IPC: H04H001/00 ,  H04B007/185

CPC classification number: H04H40/90 ,  H04B7/18523 ,  H04H20/86 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/25 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for receiving data from a satellite radio network in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a datagram broadcast via a satellite radio network is received utilizing a receiver. The datagram includes broadcast identifier information that identifies a segment of receivers in the satellite radio network to which the datagram is directed. Utilizing the broadcast identifier information, a determination is made as to whether the recipient receiver is a member of the identified segment of receivers to which the datagram is directed. If the recipient receiver is determined to be a member of the identified segment of receivers to which the datagram is directed, then the datagram is processed.

Abstract translation: 公开了根据本发明实施例的用于从卫星无线电网络接收数据的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 根据本发明的实施例，利用接收机接收经由卫星无线电网络广播的数据报。 数据报包括广播标识符信息，其标识数据报所指向的卫星无线电网络中的接收器段。 利用广播标识符信息，确定接收者接收机是否是数据报所针对的所识别的接收器段的成员。 如果确定收件人接收者是数据报被指向的所识别的接收者段的成员，则处理该数据报。

公开(公告)号：US20040123333A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10725149

申请日：2003-12-01

Inventor： Takashi Nakatsuyama

IPC: H04N007/16 ,  H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04H60/13 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04H40/09 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04L12/1859 ,  H04L12/189 ,  H04L12/1895 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/082 ,  H04L41/0856 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/42684 ,  H04N21/4345

Abstract: A receiver is provided for an information system that provides selected information to individual users. A high speed digital program signal is broadcast and contains program data that begins at a reference time and is repeated at set intervals. An index signal that contains the receiver's identifier associated with the reference time and interval information is also broadcast. The receiver monitors the index signal for its identifier. When the receiver detects its identifier, the receiver downloads the time and tuning information to receive, download, and store the user's selected program. In some embodiments a transceiver replaces the receiver to allow the user to make remote program requests.

Abstract translation: 为一个信息系统提供一个接收器，该信息系统向各个用户提供选定的信息。 广播高速数字节目信号并包含从参考时间开始并以设定的间隔重复的节目数据。 包含与参考时间和间隔信息相关联的接收机标识符的索引信号也被广播。 接收机监控索引信号的标识符。 当接收器检测到其标识符时，接收器下载时间和调整信息以接收，下载和存储用户选择的节目。 在一些实施例中，收发器取代接收机以允许用户进行远程程序请求。

公开(公告)号：US06618386B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09371914

申请日：1999-08-10

Applicant: Jun Liu ,  John M. Parchem ,  Daniel J. Shoff ,  Soemin Tjong

Inventor： Jun Liu ,  John M. Parchem ,  Daniel J. Shoff ,  Soemin Tjong

IPC: H04L1266

CPC classification number: H04L12/2801 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: A computer system that hosts a cable modem is described. The cable modem may be used to send and receive messages over the Internet using a cable network managed by a cable operator. Unlike external modems, the cable modem uses the same CPU and memory that are used by the computer system's operating system. However, the cable modem has a different network address than the computer system. When the cable modem receives a data packet having the network address of the cable modem, a cable modem driver forwards the packet to a protocol stack for the cable modem. When the cable modem receives a data packet having the network address of the computer system, the packet is forwarded to a different protocol stack for the computer system. Since the protocol stacks of the cable modem and computer system are different, direct communication from the computer system to the cable modem is not permitted.

Abstract translation: 描述一个托管电缆调制解调器的计算机系统。 电缆调制解调器可以用于使用由有线电视运营商管理的有线网络通过因特网发送和接收消息。 与外部调制解调器不同，电缆调制解调器使用与计算机系统操作系统相同的CPU和内存。 然而，电缆调制解调器具有与计算机系统不同的网络地址。 当电缆调制解调器接收到具有电缆调制解调器的网络地址的数据分组时，有线调制解调器驱动器将分组转发到电缆调制解调器的协议栈。 当电缆调制解调器接收到具有计算机系统的网络地址的数据分组时，分组被转发到计算机系统的不同协议栈。 由于电缆调制解调器和计算机系统的协议栈不同，不允许从计算机系统到电缆调制解调器的直接通信。

公开(公告)号：US20030128846A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-10

申请号：US10333381

申请日：2003-01-17

Inventor： Joerg Schwenk

IPC: H04N007/167

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/6402

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for addressing terminals for receiving television programs that are subject to charges, whereby the terminals are divided into groups each having a group address, and an identifier within the group is assigned to each of the terminals of each group. According to the invention, said identifier is a binary vector. The group address and a data item are sent in order to address terminals of group. The data item is formed by logically linking the binary vectors with another binary vector that describes which of the terminals of the group should be addressed. The linking is preferably carried out by forming a binary matrix consisting of the binary vectors and by multiplying the binary matrix with the other vector.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于寻址接收电视节目的终端的方法，所述电视节目受到费用，由此终端被划分成具有组地址的组，并且该组内的标识符被分配给每个组的每个终端。 根据本发明，所述标识符是二进制向量。 发送组地址和数据项以便寻址组的终端。 数据项是通过将二进制向量与描述该组的哪些终端寻址的另一个二进制向量进行逻辑链接来形成的。 优选地，通过形成由二进制向量组成的二进制矩阵并将二进制矩阵与另一向量相乘来进行链接。

公开(公告)号：US20030012153A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-16

申请号：US09904911

申请日：2001-07-16

Inventor： FM Bay

IPC: H04B007/216 ,  H04L012/50

CPC classification number: H04H60/15 ,  G01S19/02 ,  H04H60/71 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W8/26

Abstract: A system and method of individualizing a general broadcast by combining a user identifier with a message and encoding the combination with a user specific code. Also, source identifiers can be added to the encoded combination, and the result again encoded and broadcast via a general broadcast system.

Abstract translation: 一种通过将用户标识符与消息相结合并将该组合与用户特定代码进行编码来个性化广播的系统和方法。 此外，源标识符可以被添加到编码组合中，并且结果再次被编码并通过广播系统广播。

公开(公告)号：US20020059635A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：US09967749

申请日：2001-09-27

Inventor： Khoi N. Hoang

IPC: H04N007/173

CPC classification number: H04L67/125 ,  H04H20/79 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: The present invention teaches methods and systems for providing a cable modem termination system (CMTS) for enabling a data-on-demand (DOD) digital broadcast system to provide digital DOD services via a communications medium over one or more channels, the cable modem termination system comprising: a communications network interface for receiving at least one DOD service from the DOD digital broadcast system, wherein the DOD service is formatted as a stream of data blocks arranged in a schedule such that a first data block of the DOD service may be accessed at any selected time period; a unidirectional network interface for providing the stream of data blocks to a plurality of users, wherein the users may access the first data block at any time period and may access subsequent data blocks of the stream of data blocks thereby accessing the at least one DOD service.

Abstract translation: 本发明教导了用于提供电缆调制解调器终端系统（CMTS）的方法和系统，用于使数据点播（DOD）数字广播系统经由一个或多个信道上的通信介质提供数字DOD服务，电缆调制解调器终端 系统，包括：通信网络接口，用于从DOD数字广播系统接收至少一个DOD服务，其中所述DOD服务被格式化为以调度方式布置的数据块流，使得可以访问DOD服务的第一数据块 在任何选定的时间段; 用于向多个用户提供数据块流的单向网络接口，其中用户可以在任何时间段访问第一数据块，并且可以访问数据块流的后续数据块，从而访问至少一个DOD服务 。

公开(公告)号：US06229621B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09096444

申请日：1998-06-11

Applicant: Robert T. Kulakowski ,  Robert Marshall ,  George Rogers

Inventor： Robert T. Kulakowski ,  Robert Marshall ,  George Rogers

IPC: G06F1500

CPC classification number: H04H60/65 ,  H04H60/07 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: A system is provided for dispatching one or more packets of information selected from the group consisting of redeemable coupons, messages, appointment reminders, confirmations, tickets, warnings and written packets to potential recipients at a remote location. The system utilizes a remote receiver and printer having a unique identification number and bit-string code based on predetermined characteristics of the subscriber. The steps included in the system include: (1) developing a subscriber directory containing unique identification information for each of the potential recipients; (2) creating a packet to be dispatched to at least one of the recipients; (3) identifying the potential recipients for a particular packet by identification number or bit-string code; (4) transmitting the packet through a pager network to all of the potential recipients; and (5) receiving and selectively processing and printing only those packets intended to be processed and printed by the appliance.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于从远程位置的潜在接收者发送一组或多个从可补救的优惠券，消息，约会提醒，确认，票证，警告和书面包组成的组中选择的信息分组。 该系统基于用户的预定特性利用具有唯一标识号和位串码的远程接收器和打印机。 系统中包括的步骤包括：（1）开发一个包含每个潜在接收者唯一标识信息的用户目录; （2）创建要发送到至少一个接收者的分组; （3）通过识别号或位串代码识别特定分组的潜在接收者; （4）通过寻呼机网络向所有潜在接收者发送分组; 和（5）仅接收并选择性地处理和打印旨在由设备处理和打印的那些数据包。

公开(公告)号：US06204774B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09034028

申请日：1998-03-02

Applicant: Kenji Miwa ,  Kosei Kawamoto ,  Yasumasa Matsumoto ,  Kousou Hayashi ,  Kazuhiro Kishimoto ,  Katsuhiro Tochihara

Inventor： Kenji Miwa ,  Kosei Kawamoto ,  Yasumasa Matsumoto ,  Kousou Hayashi ,  Kazuhiro Kishimoto ,  Katsuhiro Tochihara

IPC: G07D700

CPC classification number: H04H20/34 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H2201/70

Abstract: A system provides service information through a restricted broadcasting using an FM teletext multiplex broadcasting. When providing a reception authorization code that enables each receiver terminal to receive the service information, terminal unique information such as a production number is stored in a user file at the provider's end, such as an FM broadcast station. Further, a processing circuit encodes reception authorization information showing an expiration date of a reception authorization period or contract contents after appending an error detection sign using the terminal unique information, which is notified to the user via mail of the like. Upon input of the notified reception authorization code through an input device, a processing circuit at the receiver terminal's end decodes the reception authorization code using the terminal unique information stored in its memory and corrects an error. Then the processing circuit makes the restricted broadcasting available only when the decoded reception authorization information shows reception authorization and no error is detected therein, so that the decoded teletext information is displayed on a display service.

Abstract translation: 系统通过使用FM图文多重广播的有限广播来提供服务信息。 当提供使每个接收机终端能够接收服务信息的接收授权码时，终端唯一信息（诸如生产号码）被存储在诸如FM广播站之类的提供者端的用户文件中。 此外，处理电路使用通过邮件等通知给用户的终端唯一信息附加了错误检测符号之后，对接收授权期间的合同内容的接收授权信息进行编码。 在通过输入装置输入通知的接收授权码之后，接收终端的处理电路使用存储在其存储器中的终端唯一信息对接收授权码进行解码，并校正错误。 然后，处理电路仅在解码的接收授权信息显示接收授权并且没有检测到错误的情况下才使得受限广播可用，从而在显示服务上显示解码的图文电视信息。

公开(公告)号：US06201536B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US08352205

申请日：1994-12-02

Applicant: John S. Hendricks ,  Richard E. Wunderlich

Inventor： John S. Hendricks ,  Richard E. Wunderlich

IPC: H04N7173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4786 ,  H04H20/06 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04M1/57 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/0882 ,  H04N7/0884 ,  H04N7/0887 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/102 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N7/17354 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/23608 ,  H04N21/2362 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/2389 ,  H04N21/2393 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/64307 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A novel network manager for use with a cable television system headend capable of monitoring and managing headend components and set top terminals in a television delivery system is described. The invention relates to methods and apparatus that manage and coordinate the reception of various programming and control signals at a headend. The invention manages and coordinates the storage of such signals for intelligent selection and distribution to set top terminals. The invention makes use of a receiver or set of receivers, a work station, a program control information processing component, a network management CPU, databases, control software and an instruction memory. The invention uses these components to manage and monitor certain headend components, such as signal reception equipment, an authorization component, a file server, MPEG decoders, a digital buffer with frame repeat and channel modulators. The invention is particularly useful in processing and responding to upstream information and subscriber communications received from set top terminals. In so doing, the invention accommodates various system services, including (1) near video on demand (NVOD), (2) virtual video on demand (VVOD), (3) video on demand (VOD), (4) interactive program services, (5) program suggestion features, (6) advertisement targeting, (7) generation of standard and custom menus, and (8) data spooling and text overlaying.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于能够监视和管理电视传送系统中的头端部件和机顶终端的有线电视系统头端的新型网络管理器。 本发明涉及在头端处理和协调各种编程和控制信号的接收的方法和装置。 本发明管理和协调这些信号的存储，用于智能选择和分配到机顶终端。 本发明利用接收机或接收机组，工作站，程序控制信息处理部件，网络管理CPU，数据库，控制软件和指令存储器。 本发明使用这些组件来管理和监视某些前端组件，例如信号接收设备，授权组件，文件服务器，MPEG解码器，具有帧重复的数字缓冲器和信道调制器。 本发明在处理和响应从机顶终端接收的上行信息和用户通信方面特别有用。 本发明适应各种系统服务，包括（1）近视频点播（NVOD），（2）虚拟视频点播（VVOD），（3）视频点播（VOD），（4）交互式节目服务 ，（5）节目建议功能，（6）广告目标，（7）标准和自定义菜单的生成，（8）数据假脱机和文本叠加。