Method and apparatus for playback of content items
    23.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for playback of content items 有权
    播放内容项目的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08707360B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US12532209

    申请日:2008-03-13

    CPC classification number: H04N9/8205

    Abstract: The present invention relates to simultaneously playing back a plurality of content items, wherein preferred content items can be played back in overlays (203, 205, 207, 209) alongside a main screen area (201) playing back a currently selected content item.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及同时重放多个内容项目,其中优选的内容项目可以在重放当前选择的内容项目的主屏幕区域(201)旁边的重叠(203,205,207,209)中重放。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING CHANNELS TO AT LEAST ONE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
    24.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING CHANNELS TO AT LEAST ONE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 有权
    用于将信道发送到至少一个数字视频记录器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120124635A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-17

    申请号:US13386045

    申请日:2010-07-16

    CPC classification number: H04N5/76 H04H20/40 H04H20/42

    Abstract: A method and system for transmitting channels to at least one digital video recorder is described. A server receives at least one recording schedule from a plurality of digital video recorders (step 304). A subset of channels is selected from the channels associated with the at least one program identification of the received at least one recording schedule (step 306). Information is transmitted from the server to at least one of the plurality of digital video recorders, the information indicating channels associated with the at least one program identification of the at least one recording schedule that were not selected (step 308). The selected subset of channels is also transmitted from the server to at least one of the plurality of digital video recorders (step 310).

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于向至少一个数字录像机发送频道的方法和系统。 服务器从多个数字视频记录器接收至少一个记录时间表(步骤304)。 从与所接收的至少一个记录时间表的至少一个节目标识相关联的频道选择频道的子集(步骤306)。 信息从服务器发送到多个数字视频记录器中的至少一个,所述信息指示与未被选择的至少一个记录日程表的至少一个节目标识相关联的频道(步骤308)。 所选择的信道子集也从服务器发送到多个数字视频记录器中的至少一个(步骤310)。

    ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CREATING A SEQUENCE OF CONTENT ITEMS
    25.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CREATING A SEQUENCE OF CONTENT ITEMS 审中-公开
    电子设备和创建内容项目序列的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100017823A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-21

    申请号:US11993511

    申请日:2006-06-28

    Abstract: The method of creating a sequence of content items of the invention comprises determining similar content items (P6, P12, P21, P23, P24, P26) from a plurality of content items (P1-P26) and creating a sequence (47) of said similar content items in dependence on at least one of a total duration and amount of said similar content items exceeding a certain threshold. The electronic device of the invention comprises electronic circuitry which is operative to perform the method of the invention. The software of the invention enables a programmable device to perform the method of the invention.

    Abstract translation: 创建本发明的内容序列的方法包括从多个内容项(P1-P26)确定类似内容项(P6,P12,P21,P23,P24,P26)并创建所述内容项的序列(47) 相似的内容项目依赖于超过一定阈值的所述相似内容项目的总持续时间和数量中的至少一个。 本发明的电子设备包括可操作以执行本发明的方法的电子电路。 本发明的软件使得可编程设备能够执行本发明的方法。

    User Interface to be Implemented in a Device for Organazing Broadcast Stations and Optically Their Content
    26.
    发明申请
    User Interface to be Implemented in a Device for Organazing Broadcast Stations and Optically Their Content 审中-公开
    用于在广播电台有组织的设备中实现的用户界面及其内容

    公开(公告)号:US20080214131A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-04

    申请号:US11996368

    申请日:2006-07-17

    Applicant: Adolf Proidl

    Inventor: Adolf Proidl

    Abstract: This invention relates to a user interface to be implemented in a device, wherein the device comprises a tuner and a receiver for receiving broadcast signals from broadcast stations. The user interface uses semantic information associated with the received broadcast signals for sorting the received broadcast stations based on sorting criteria and displays the sorted broadcast stations on a display.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及要在设备中实现的用户界面,其中该设备包括调谐器和用于从广播站接收广播信号的接收器。 用户接口使用与接收的广播信号相关联的语义信息,用于基于分类标准对接收的广播站进行排序,并在显示器上显示排序的广播站。

    Recording device having detection means for detecting additional information in reception data and for recording the additional information in a positionally fixed area in a recording track
    28.
    发明授权
    Recording device having detection means for detecting additional information in reception data and for recording the additional information in a positionally fixed area in a recording track 失效
    记录装置具有用于检测接收数据中的附加信息并将附加信息记录在记录轨道中的位置固定区域中的检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US06577808B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-10

    申请号:US09342835

    申请日:1999-06-29

    Abstract: A recording device (1) includes a receiver (2) for receiving digital reception data (E) which contain picture, sound and additional information, a processor (3) for processing received reception data (E) and for supplying digital recording data (AD), a part of the recording data (AD) being formed by information data (ID) which contain additional information, and a recording unit (4) which includes at least two magnetic heads (A, B), mounted on a rotatably-supported head disc (14), for the recording of recording data (AD) in helical recording tracks (S) on a magnetic tape (12). The recording device now further includes a detection unit (31) for detecting additional information contained in reception data (E) and for supplying received detected additional information, and an additional information processor (33) for processing received detected additional information (ZT, ZU) and for supplying information data (ID), the recording unit (4) being adapted to record the information data (ID) supplied by the additional information processor (33) in an information data recording area (SC) which is always the same as regards its position in a helical recording track (S).

    Abstract translation: 记录装置(1)包括用于接收包含图像,声音和附加信息的数字接收数据(E)的接收器(2),用于处理接收的接收数据(E)并用于提供数字记录数据(AD)的处理器 ),由包含附加信息的信息数据(ID)形成的记录数据(AD)的一部分,以及包括至少两个磁头(A,B)的记录单元(4),安装在可旋转地支撑 头盘(14),用于在磁带(12)上的螺旋记录轨道(S)中记录记录数据(AD)。 记录装置现在还包括检测单元(31),用于检测包含在接收数据(E)中的附加信息并提供接收的检测到的附加信息;以及附加信息处理器(33),用于处理接收到的检测到的附加信息(ZT,ZU) 并且为了提供信息数据(ID),记录单元(4)适于将由附加信息处理器(33)提供的信息数据(ID)记录在信息数据记录区域(SC)中,该信息数据记录区域 其在螺旋记录轨道(S)中的位置。

    SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR TEMPLATES OFFERING DEFAULT SETTINGS FOR TYPICAL VIRTUAL CHANNELS
    29.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR TEMPLATES OFFERING DEFAULT SETTINGS FOR TYPICAL VIRTUAL CHANNELS 有权
    用于典型虚拟通道提供默认设置的模式的系统,设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090228926A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12097933

    申请日:2006-12-14

    Abstract: The system, apparatus and method, of the present application offers the viewer a set of typical virtual channel types based on some predefined or definable category, e.g., news channel, which includes predefined default settings and behavior. These typical virtual channel ‘templates’ make it very easy for a viewer to specify a virtual channel. For example, for a news channel, the default behavior is to only keep the most current coverage, for a series, the default behavior is to keep all until watched. Such a typical virtual channel can be selected explicitly or implicitly. In addition, a virtual channel wizard is provided by the system, apparatus, and method of the present invention that interactively guides a viewer through setting up own templates.

    Abstract translation: 本申请的系统,装置和方法基于一些预定义或可定义的类别(例如新闻频道)向观众提供一组典型的虚拟频道类型,其包括预定义的默认设置和行为。 这些典型的虚拟通道“模板”使观众很容易指定虚拟通道。 例如,对于新闻频道,默认行为是只保留最新的覆盖范围,对于一个系列,默认行为是保持所有,直到观看。 这种典型的虚拟通道可以被明确地或隐含地选择。 此外,通过本发明的系统,装置和方法提供虚拟频道向导,其通过设置自己的模板交互地引导观看者。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUGGESTING TELEVISION PROGRAMS TO A USER
    30.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUGGESTING TELEVISION PROGRAMS TO A USER 审中-公开
    向用户推荐电视节目的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090070816A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-12

    申请号:US11718401

    申请日:2005-10-24

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for suggesting television programs to a user, the method comprising: maintaining a set of preferred features of television programs, suggesting those television programs to the user for which at least one preferred feature is applicable, updating of the set of preferred features by input of the user whenever the user makes a choice from the presented television programs, presenting the preferred features which are applicable for the chosen television program whenever a program is chosen, accepting at least one preferred feature selected by the user, and updating the set of features with the help of the feature selected by the user. By selecting the feature regarded as most relevant for the user, the system obtains more information from the user, so that the learning process can be executed within a shorter time so that the user may dispose over a usefully limited selection in an earlier stage. The invention also relates to an apparatus for executing the method according to the invention.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于向用户建议电视节目的方法,所述方法包括:维护电视节目的一组优选特征,向适用于至少一个优选特征的用户建议那些电视节目,更新所述一组 每当用户从所呈现的电视节目中进行选择时,通过输入用户的优选特征,每当选择节目时呈现适用于所选择的电视节目的优选特征,接受用户选择的至少一个优选特征,以及更新 在用户选择的功能的帮助下的一组功能。 通过选择与用户最相关的功能,系统从用户获取更多的信息,从而可以在更短的时间内执行学习过程,以便用户可以在较早的阶段中处理有用的有限选择。 本发明还涉及一种用于执行根据本发明的方法的装置。

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