公开(公告)号：US08699995B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US12420650

申请日：2009-04-08

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Caron S. Ellis

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Caron S. Ellis

IPC: H04M1/66

CPC classification number: H04B1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08C19/00 ,  H04H40/00 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M1/72558

Abstract: A method, device, system, and media are directed to controlling a multi-tuner radio. A voice command may be received and/or filtered. An operation of the radio may be modified based on the voice command. A gesture input may be received through a gesture pad. Another operation of the multi-tuner radio may be modified based on the received gesture input. A fingerprint may be recognized with a gesture pad. A user may be authenticated based on the recognized fingerprint. The operation or the other operation may be personalized based on the fingerprint. User training may be provided for the gesture input.

Abstract translation: 方法，设备，系统和媒体被引导以控制多调谐器无线电。 可以接收和/或过滤语音命令。 可以基于语音命令来修改无线电的操作。 手势输入可以通过手势垫来接收。 可以基于接收到的手势输入来修改多调谐器无线电的另一操作。 可以用手势垫识别指纹。 可以基于识别的指纹来认证用户。 操作或其他操作可以基于指纹来个性化。 可以为手势输入提供用户训练。

公开(公告)号：US08683525B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13154069

申请日：2011-06-06

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Daniel C. Hagenbuch

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Daniel C. Hagenbuch

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/16

CPC classification number: G06F12/0223 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/845

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which an interactive television program guide is implemented on user television equipment containing a memory. The system allocates the memory among different categories of program guide data used by the program guide. When new channels are added to the channel line-up, the program guide adjusts its memory allocation accordingly. When it is desired to install a new non-program-guide application on the user television equipment in addition to the program guide, memory can be reallocated to accommodate the new application.

Abstract translation: 提供一种交互式电视节目指南系统，其中在包含存储器的用户电视设备上实现交互式电视节目指南。 该系统在程序指南使用的不同类别的节目指南数据之间分配内存。 当新频道添加到频道阵容时，节目指南会相应地调整其内存分配。 当除了节目指南之外希望在用户电视设备上安装新的非节目指南应用时，可以重新分配存储器以适应新的应用。

公开(公告)号：US08640165B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US11888616

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Jon P. Radloff

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Jon P. Radloff

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

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N2005/44556

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhanced sports-related media content access and display are provided. An intelligent tuning module for multi-tuner systems may designate one sporting event as a primary sporting event and another sporting event as a secondary sporting event. A primary tuner may tune the primary event whenever possible and a secondary tuner may tune the secondary event whenever possible. Sporting events may be assigned user profile scores and tuned away from in reverse priority order. An interactive scoreboard may also be displayed with various game status and alert icons. The interactive scoreboard may allow a viewer to quickly tune between high-interest sporting events. Sports-specific features, such as wagering and fantasy league support, are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供用于增强运动相关媒体内容访问和显示的系统和方法。 用于多调谐器系统的智能调谐模块可以将一个体育赛事指定为主要体育赛事，另一个运动赛事可以指定为二次体育赛事。 主调谐器可以在可能的情况下调谐主要事件，并且辅助调谐器可以在可能的情况下调谐辅助事件。 体育赛事可能会被分配用户个人资料分数，并以相反的优先级顺序进行调整。 还可以显示具有各种游戏状态和警报图标的交互记录板。 交互记录板可以允许观众快速调整高兴体育赛事之间的调整。 还提供体育专用功能，如投注和幻想联盟支持。

公开(公告)号：US08625971B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US12623539

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Reed S. Spiegel, Jr.

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Reed S. Spiegel, Jr.

IPC: H04N5/761

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/322 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: Systems and methods for recording multiple copies of a program are provided. The method may include receiving a user instruction to record a program. A determination may be made to record multiple copies of the program. In response to the determination, multiple copies of the program may be recorded. A user instruction to display the recorded program may be received. A copy of the program may be played back. The user may switch to another copy of the recorded program if the original copy lacks desirable recording attributes, or the interactive television application may automatically switch to another copy of the program.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于记录程序的多个副本的系统和方法。 该方法可以包括接收用于记录节目的用户指令。 可以确定记录程序的多个副本。 响应于该确定，可以记录该程序的多个副本。 可以接收用于显示记录的节目的用户指令。 可以播放该节目的副本。 如果原始副本缺少期望的记录属性，则用户可以切换到所记录节目的另一个副本，或者交互式电视应用可以自动切换到节目的另一副本。

公开(公告)号：US08621512B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13280215

申请日：2011-10-24

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Thomas R. Lemmons ,  Connie T. Marshall ,  Donald W. Allison

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Thomas R. Lemmons ,  Connie T. Marshall ,  Donald W. Allison

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/7755 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a user may use the program guide to watch one program while simultaneously recording another program without interrupting the recording or viewing process. This interactive television program guide system also allows a user the to utilize all or some of the program guide features while in the watch and record mode depending on the embodiment that is being implemented. Further, this watch and record system may be implemented using a multiple tuner set-top box or a single tuner set-top box with a RF bypass or digital switch. In addition to a set-top box, the system may be implemented using a satellite receiver, an advanced television with a processor and memory, or a computer. The various implementations provide a very versatile watch and record environment for the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统，其中用户可以使用节目指南观看一个节目，同时记录另一节目而不中断录制或观看过程。 该交互式电视节目指南系统还允许用户在观看和记录模式下利用所有或某些节目指南特征，这取决于正在实现的实施例。 此外，这种手表和记录系统可以使用具有RF旁路或数字开关的多调谐器机顶盒或单个调谐器机顶盒来实现。 除了机顶盒之外，系统可以使用卫星接收机，具有处理器和存储器的高级电视机或计算机来实现。 各种实现为用户提供了非常通用的手表和记录环境。

公开(公告)号：US08589976B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US12115091

申请日：2008-05-05

Applicant: Edward B. Knudson ,  David M. Rudnick ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Daniel C. Hagenbuch ,  Joel G. Hassell ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Steven J. Reynolds

Inventor： Edward B. Knudson ,  David M. Rudnick ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Daniel C. Hagenbuch ,  Joel G. Hassell ,  Robert A. Knee ,  Steven J. Reynolds

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4886 ,  H04N21/23113 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8133

Abstract: A program guide system is provided in which an interactive television program guide that is implemented at least partially on user television equipment receives program listings data and real-time data such as sports scores, news data, and the like. The real-time data may be stored in a database maintained by the program guide, so that the program guide may access the stored real-time data at a later time. Updated program listings information may be provided to the program guide as part of the data stream in which the real-time data is provided. Unique keys may be generated for the program listings data and real-time data associated with each live event. The keys may be compared at the program guide to determine which program listings correspond to which items of real-time data. A controllable ticker may be displayed on top of a television program on the user television equipment. The controllable ticker may be sponsored. Different types of real-time data may be assigned different expiration times. When data has expired it may be removed from the database.

公开(公告)号：US08505049B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US12212873

申请日：2008-09-18

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Edward B. Knudson

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Edward B. Knudson

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/485 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4786 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A system for providing interactive television program guide features and other features and information related to a specific user interest or programming category in niche hubs is provided. All of the television programming features provided by user television equipment that relate to a specific user interest or programming category may be accessed from the niche hub. For example, a movie lovers niche hub may provide programming features such as television program listings for movies, video-on-demand listings for movies, pay-per-view listings for movies, web site links related to movies, movie-related merchandise, movie news groups, movie chat groups, movie e-mail clubs, movie contests, movie trivia questions, movie actor interviews, movie reviews, movie channel package ordering, etc. The programming features of the niche hubs may be transmitted from a server, database, or other storage facility via a television distribution facility. User television equipment may be connected via two-way communications paths to transmit messages to each other.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供交互式电视节目指南特征和与特定用户兴趣或编程类别相关的其他特征和信息的系统，其在利基集线器中。 用户电视设备提供的与特定用户兴趣或节目类别相关的所有电视节目特征可以从利基集线器访问。 例如，电影爱好者利基中心可以提供编程功能，例如电影的电视节目列表，电影的点播电影列表，电影的按次付费列表，与电影有关的网站链接，与电影相关的商品， 电影新闻组，电影聊天组，电影电子邮件俱乐部，电影比赛，电影琐事，电影演员采访，电影评论，电影频道套餐订购等。利基中心的编程功能可以从服务器，数据库 ，或其他存储设施。 用户电视设备可以经由双向通信路径连接以彼此发送消息。

公开(公告)号：US20130179924A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13784129

申请日：2013-03-04

Applicant: Kenneth F. Carpenter, JR. ,  Johnny B. Corvin ,  Bryan M. Drummond ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Edward B. Knudson ,  Jeffrey B. Rush ,  Toby DeWeese

Inventor： Kenneth F. Carpenter, JR. ,  Johnny B. Corvin ,  Bryan M. Drummond ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Edward B. Knudson ,  Jeffrey B. Rush ,  Toby DeWeese

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/4821 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: An interactive television application with mosaic browsing is provided. Selectable cells that may be associated with entities are used to display information corresponding to the entities. Information may include brand marks such as logos or any other suitable entity identifier. A cell may be in focus or it may not be in focus. When a cell is in focus the information displayed in the cell may be different than the information displayed when the cell is not in focus. Users may navigate among cells. The cells may be grouped into regions based on, for example, their association with similar entities.

公开(公告)号：US08479233B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US13043950

申请日：2011-03-09

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  W. Benjamin Herrington ,  Steven C. Williamson ,  Kevin B. Easterbrook ,  Joshua A. Rosenthol ,  David M. Rudnick

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  W. Benjamin Herrington ,  Steven C. Williamson ,  Kevin B. Easterbrook ,  Joshua A. Rosenthol ,  David M. Rudnick

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4856 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/8106

Abstract: An interactive television program guide is provided. The interactive television program guide provides a user with the opportunity to select a language for playing television programming and displaying program guide text. Television program audio in the desired language may be obtained from a SAP or digital audio track and played in the selected language. Television related information in the desired language may be obtained from a digital track. If television program audio or related information is not provided in the selected language, the program guide may use a default language. The program guide may coordinate program guide display screen text with languages available for television programs when the programs are broadcast to users.

公开(公告)号：US08413193B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US13041707

申请日：2011-03-07

Applicant: Joel G. Hassell ,  Edward B. Knudson ,  L. Joe Hedges ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  David M. Berezowski

Inventor： Joel G. Hassell ,  Edward B. Knudson ,  L. Joe Hedges ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  David M. Berezowski

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/107 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/327 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B27/329 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42661 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4358 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43622 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/4856 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/85406

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system with digital storage is provided. The program guide gives users the ability to store information associated with recorded programs in a directory in the digital storage device thereby providing easy access to program information. The program guide may also provide a global media library for indicating the programs stored on removable storage media used with the program guide. The guide may also allow the user to manage and maintain a user media library to do the same. Non-time-sensitive data associated with recorded programs may be stored in a way that allows the user to interact with the data on playback as if the program were being originally aired. The program guide also allows the user to define “super-programs” for playback of a sequence of stored programs or program segments.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有数字存储的交互式电视节目指南系统。 节目指南使用户能够将与记录节目相关联的信息存储在数字存储设备中的目录中，从而提供对节目信息的容易访问。 节目指南还可以提供用于指示存储在与节目指南一起使用的可移动存储媒体上的节目的全局媒体库。 该指南还可以允许用户管理和维护用户媒体库以进行相同操作。 与记录的节目相关联的非时间敏感数据可以以允许用户在播放时与数据进行交互的方式来存储，就好像该节目最初被播放一样。 节目指南还允许用户定义用于播放一系列存储的节目或节目片段的超级节目。