公开(公告)号：US09652108B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US13475794

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44245 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N2005/44517

Abstract: A method for displaying the progress of an activity performed on a user device is provided. The method includes outputting a progress indicator indicative of the progress made in completing an activity and updating the progress indicator as the activity proceeds. Simultaneously, a first progress rate indicator is also output to the display, the progress rate indicator having a property indicative of the rate at which the activity is being progressed. The property of the progress rate indicator is based on a value determined by receiving a rate value indicative of the activity progress rate and comparing the rate value with a value indicative of the maximum progress rate of the user device for the particular activity. A corresponding apparatus and computer program for carrying out the method are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09350936B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US13396470

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N5/782

CPC classification number: H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4305 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: A method of operating a user device for receiving and recording media content. The method includes receiving a media content stream, and initial timing data, such as EPG data, indicative of the time at which a selected program contained within the media content stream is scheduled to begin. At least a portion of the media content stream containing the selected program is recorded to a memory using the initial timing data to determine the recording start and finish time. Second updated timing data, indicative of the time at which the program began, is also received. A portion of the recorded media content stream is then deleted between the beginning of the recording and the beginning of the program as identified by the second timing data. A corresponding apparatus and appropriate computer program are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种操作用于接收和记录媒体内容的用户设备的方法。 该方法包括：接收媒体内容流，以及指示媒体内容流中包含的所选节目被调度开始的时间的诸如EPG数据的初始定时数据。 使用初始定时数据将包含所选程序的媒体内容流的至少一部分记录到存储器，以确定记录开始和结束时间。 还收到了第二次更新的时间数据，指示方案开始的时间。 所记录的媒体内容流的一部分然后在由第二定时数据识别的记录开始和节目开始之间被删除。 还提供了相应的装置和适当的计算机程序。

公开(公告)号：US08595768B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13475808

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N2005/44556 ,  H04N2005/44578

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an enhanced EPG or EPG banner are described. A method of displaying first and second audiovisual content, the first audiovisual content comprising a current program and the second audiovisual content comprising audiovisual content relating to a future program according to a program broadcast schedule, the method comprising receiving the first audiovisual content at a media playback device, receiving the second audiovisual content at the media playback device from a remote content system over a packet-based data network, in response to user input, outputting the first and second audiovisual content to an output device having a screen, and controlling the screen of the output device to display the first and second audiovisual content concurrently. A method of controlling a screen, the display being operable in different modes according to whether a PiP window is shown, and whether currently broadcast or future content is shown.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于提供增强型EPG或EPG横幅的方法和装置。 一种显示第一和第二视听内容的方法，所述第一视听内容包括当前节目，所述第二视听内容包括根据节目广播时间表与未来节目有关的视听内容，所述方法包括在媒体播放时接收所述第一视听内容 设备，响应于用户输入，从远程内容系统通过基于分组的数据网络在媒体播放设备处接收第二视听内容，将第一和第二视听内容输出到具有屏幕的输出设备，并且控制屏幕 的输出设备同时显示第一和第二视听内容。 一种控制屏幕的方法，所述显示器可以根据是否显示画中画窗口以不同的模式操作，以及是否显示当前广播或将来的内容。

公开(公告)号：US20130064526A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13232848

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A receiver receives a request for content associated with a channel, determines that all channel selectors are in use, selects a set of options, and transmits the set to a presentation device. The receiver may then fulfill the request utilizing a selected option. All available channel selectors may be in use because they are tuned to frequency bands of a broadcast signal to record content and data associated the channel is included in a different frequency band. The set of options may include options to stop the current recording in favor of the requested content and options to present content included in a same frequency band to which a tuner is already tuned. In one or more implementations, the receiver may determine that content currently being recorded will be rebroadcast at a later time and may include notifications indicating such and/or options to record the content at the later time.

Abstract translation: 接收器接收与频道相关联的内容的请求，确定所有频道选择器正在使用中，选择一组选项，并将该组发送到呈现设备。 然后，接收机可以利用所选择的选项来完成该请求。 所有可用的频道选择器可能被使用，因为它们被调谐到广播信号的频带以记录内容，并且与频道相关联的数据被包括在不同的频带中。 该组选项可以包括用于停止当前记录以有利于所请求的内容的选项，以及用于呈现已经调谐了调谐器的相同频带中包括的内容的选项。 在一个或多个实现中，接收器可以确定当前正在记录的内容将在稍后的时间进行重播，并且可以包括指示此类和/或在稍后时间记录内容的选项的通知。

公开(公告)号：US20120297422A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13475808

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N2005/44556 ,  H04N2005/44578

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an enhanced EPG or EPG banner are described. A method of displaying first and second audiovisual content, the first audiovisual content comprising a current program and the second audiovisual content comprising audiovisual content relating to a future program according to a program broadcast schedule, the method comprising receiving the first audiovisual content at a media playback device, receiving the second audiovisual content at the media playback device from a remote content system over a packet-based data network, in response to user input, outputting the first and second audiovisual content to an output device having a screen, and controlling the screen of the output device to display the first and second audiovisual content concurrently. A method of controlling a screen, the display being operable in different modes according to whether a PiP window is shown, and whether currently broadcast or future content is shown.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于提供增强型EPG或EPG横幅的方法和装置。 一种显示第一和第二视听内容的方法，所述第一视听内容包括当前节目，所述第二视听内容包括根据节目广播时间表与未来节目有关的视听内容，所述方法包括在媒体播放时接收所述第一视听内容 设备，响应于用户输入，从远程内容系统通过基于分组的数据网络在媒体播放设备处接收第二视听内容，将第一和第二视听内容输出到具有屏幕的输出设备，并且控制屏幕 的输出设备同时显示第一和第二视听内容。 一种控制屏幕的方法，所述显示器可以根据是否显示画中画窗口以不同的模式操作，以及是否显示当前广播或将来的内容。

公开(公告)号：US20120293327A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13475794

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44245 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N2005/44517

Abstract: A method for displaying the progress of an activity performed on a user device is provided. The method includes outputting a progress indicator indicative of the progress made in completing an activity and updating the progress indicator as the activity proceeds. Simultaneously, a first progress rate indicator is also output to the display, the progress rate indicator having a property indicative of the rate at which the activity is being progressed. The property of the progress rate indicator is based on a value determined by receiving a rate value indicative of the activity progress rate and comparing the rate value with a value indicative of the maximum progress rate of the user device for the particular activity. A corresponding apparatus and computer program for carrying out the method are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于显示在用户设备上执行的活动进度的方法。 该方法包括输出指示在完成活动时进行的进度指示符，并且随着活动的进行而更新进度指示符。 同时，第一进度指示符也被输出到显示器，进度率指示符具有指示活动正在进行的速率的特性。 进度率指示符的属性基于通过接收指示活动进度的比率值确定的值，并将该比率值与表示该特定活动的用户装置的最大进展速率的值进行比较。 还提供了用于执行该方法的相应装置和计算机程序。

公开(公告)号：US20120274218A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13097004

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H04N21/42202 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04N5/58 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04W52/0254 ,  H04W52/028

Abstract: A handheld device includes control elements, an illumination element operable to illuminate the control elements, a light sensor that detects an illumination level, and a sensor that detects whether or not the device is being held. When the illumination level is below an ambient light threshold and the device is being held, the illumination element and activates. However, when either the illumination level is not below the ambient light threshold or the handheld electronic device is not being held, the illumination element deactivates and/or does not activate. In some implementations, the sensor includes a capacitance touch switch and/or a resistance touch switch that detects contact with skin, a gyroscope and/or an accelerometer that detects movement of the handheld device, a pressure sensors that detects exertion of pressure on the handheld device, and/or an additional light sensor that detects when a portion of the handheld electronic device is covered.

Abstract translation: 手持式设备包括控制元件，可操作以照亮控制元件的照明元件，检测照明水平的光传感器，以及检测设备是否被保持的传感器。 当照明水平低于环境光阈值并且设备被保持时，照明元件并且被激活。 然而，当照明水平不低于环境光阈值或手持电子设备未被保持时，照明元件停用和/或不激活。 在一些实施方式中，传感器包括检测与皮肤接触的电容式触摸开关和/或电阻触摸开关，用于检测手持装置的移动的陀螺仪和/或加速度计，检测手持设备上的压力的压力传感器 设备和/或附加的光传感器，其检测手持电子设备的一部分何时被覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US20120079538A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12889218

申请日：2010-09-23

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Provided herein are techniques for controlling access to content during specified time periods. A time period and content filtering parameter specify access to controlled access to content. An entertainment device is configured to disallow access to content outside of the time period and allow access to the content within the time period.

Abstract translation: 这里提供了用于在指定时间段期间控制对内容的访问的技术。 时间段和内容过滤参数指定对受控访问内容的访问。 娱乐设备被配置为不允许访问该时间段之外的内容，并允许在该时间段内访问内容。

公开(公告)号：US20110145808A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12638804

申请日：2009-12-15

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain ,  Jonathan A. Capless

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain ,  Jonathan A. Capless

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6375 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for interacting with scheduling data and primary data. A content receiver may receive scheduling data and extract, from the scheduling data, a time at which primary data is available. The content receiver may enter a de-powered state until the time, at which point it powers up. The content receiver may receive the primary data at the time and process it as necessary. Following processing, the content receiver may again power down.

Abstract translation: 用于与调度数据和主数据进行交互的方法，系统和装置。 内容接收器可以接收调度数据，并从调度数据中提取主数据可用的时间。 内容接收器可以进入去激活状态，直到该时间被加电为止。 内容接收者可以在此时接收主要数据，并根据需要进行处理。 在处理之后，内容接收器可能再次断电。