公开(公告)号：US08726309B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13407955

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N9/64

CPC classification number: H04N21/44016 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for skipping, filtering and/or replacing content from an audio/video stream using text data associated with the audio/video stream. The text data is processed using location information that references a segment of the text data of the first audio/video stream to identify a location within the first audio/video stream. The location within the first audio/video stream is utilized to identify portions of the audio/video stream that are to be skipped during presentation. The portions of the audio/video stream that are to be skipped are filtered from the audio/video stream, and some of the skipped portions of the audio/video stream are replaced with substitute content. The filtered video stream, including the substitute content, is outputted for presentation to a user.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于使用与音频/视频流相关联的文本数据从音频/视频流中跳过，过滤和/或替换内容的装置和/或方法的各种实施例。 使用引用第一音频/视频流的文本数据的段的位置信息来处理文本数据，以识别第一音频/视频流内的位置。 第一音频/视频流内的位置用于识别在呈现期间要跳过的音频/视频流的部分。 将从音频/视频流中滤出要跳过的音频/视频流的部分，并且用替代内容替换音频/视频流中的一些跳过部分。 包括替代内容的滤波视频流被输出以呈现给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08588579B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US12434746

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N9/80

CPC classification number: G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N9/8063 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4351 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8133

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for the identification of locations in a presentation stream based on metadata associated with the presentation stream. Locations within a presentation stream are identified using signature data associated with the presentation stream. The identified locations within a presentation stream may be utilized to identify boundaries of segments within the presentation stream, such as segments of a show and interstitials (e.g., commercials) of the show. The identified portions of a presentation stream may then be utilized for filtering segments of content during presentation. Additionally, supplemental content is identified and inserted into the presentation stream during presentation.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于基于与呈现流相关联的元数据来识别呈现流中的位置的方法和装置。 使用与呈现流相关联的签名数据来识别呈现流内的位置。 呈现流内的识别的位置可以用于识别呈现流内的段的边界，例如节目的节目和节目的插页（例如广告）。 然后，呈现流的识别部分可用于在呈现期间过滤内容段。 此外，在呈现期间，补充内容被识别并插入到呈现流中。

公开(公告)号：US08412092B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US13458105

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04H20/71 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: G08B27/008 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/435

Abstract: A method is presented for providing information associated with a geographical area to users of broadcast communication receivers. The information, as well as an indication of the geographical area associated with the information, are transmitted to, and received by, each of the broadcast communication receivers. In each of the receivers, the indication of the geographical area is compared with a geographic code associated with, and stored within, the receiver. Each of the receivers also provides at least one alert to a user of the respective broadcast communication receiver if the geographic area is located on a travel vector of the respective broadcast communication receiver indicated by the geographical code.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于向广播通信接收机的用户提供与地理区域相关联的信息的方法。 信息以及与信息相关联的地理区域的指示被发送到每个广播通信接收机并由其接收。 在每个接收机中，将地理区域的指示与与接收机相关联并存储在接收机内的地理码进行比较。 如果地理区域位于由地理代码指示的相应的广播通信接收机的行进向量上，则每个接收机还向相应广播通信接收机的用户提供至少一个警报。

公开(公告)号：US20120115818A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13266788

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Andrew G. Myers ,  David A. Kummer ,  Derun Li ,  Evan Hecker ,  Amelie Dion ,  Peter M. Wright

Inventor： Andrew G. Myers ,  David A. Kummer ,  Derun Li ,  Evan Hecker ,  Amelie Dion ,  Peter M. Wright

IPC: A61K31/65 ,  A61P31/00 ,  C07D265/30 ,  C07D241/04 ,  C07D261/20 ,  C07C237/26

CPC classification number: C07D261/20 ,  C07B2200/07 ,  C07C29/32 ,  C07C45/00 ,  C07C45/29 ,  C07C45/67 ,  C07C45/673 ,  C07C45/69 ,  C07C49/637 ,  C07C237/26 ,  C07C311/05 ,  C07C2601/02 ,  C07C2601/08 ,  C07C2603/46 ,  C07C2603/66 ,  C07D207/16 ,  C07D209/58 ,  C07D213/30 ,  C07D213/74 ,  C07D233/61 ,  C07D261/18 ,  C07D277/24 ,  C07D277/64 ,  C07D295/15 ,  C07D295/155 ,  C07D498/04 ,  C07F7/0814 ,  C07F7/188

Abstract: Efficient method for preparing the enone intermediate (VII) used in the synthesis of tetracyclines derivatives. In particular, the invention provides a synthesis which allows for substituents at positions 4a, 5, 5a, and 12a of the tetracycline ring system.

Abstract translation: 用于合成四环素衍生物的烯酮中间体（VII）的高效方法。 特别地，本发明提供了允许四环素环体系的4a，5,5a和12a的取代基的合成。

公开(公告)号：US20110083147A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12897699

申请日：2010-10-04

Applicant: Charles W. Ergen ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  David A. Kummer ,  William M. Beals ,  Daniel L. Rudolph ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  Adam C. Morzos

Inventor： Charles W. Ergen ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  David A. Kummer ,  William M. Beals ,  Daniel L. Rudolph ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  Adam C. Morzos

IPC: H04Q5/22 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4135 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N2005/4412 ,  H04N2005/4444

Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制娱乐系统中的组件的遥控器的远程控制和方法。 遥控器可以以多种模式操作，包括防止远程控制向一个或多个组件发送预定命令的限制模式，即使在用户指示的情况下也是如此。 此外，遥控器可以响应于单个用户输入向每个组件发出一个或多个命令。

公开(公告)号：US07805751B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11117819

申请日：2005-04-28

Applicant: Michael T Dugan ,  Thomas T Taylor ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  David A. Kummer ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Anthony G. Dower, III

Inventor： Michael T Dugan ,  Thomas T Taylor ,  Henry Gregg Martch ,  David A. Kummer ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Anthony G. Dower, III

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4432 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4753

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device that can easily configure an entertainment system automatically or semi-automatically. The reconfiguration of the entertainment system can be achieved by cycling through the possible configurations of the entertainment system (i.e. different combinations of operational states of the components that make up the entertainment system) by changing various operational states of certain components until an operable configuration is found. The invention may be implemented in any component of the entertainment system including a set-top-box, satellite receiver or a remote control.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种可以容易地自动或半自动配置娱乐系统的方法和装置。 娱乐系统的重新配置可以通过改变娱乐系统的可能配置（即构成娱乐系统的组件的操作状态的不同组合）来实现，通过改变某些组件的各种操作状态直到找到可操作的配置 。 本发明可以在包括机顶盒，卫星接收机或遥控器的娱乐系统的任何组件中实现。

公开(公告)号：US20090144773A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12324487

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Mike Cavanaugh ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Mike Cavanaugh ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/20

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: An approach to providing EPG information segments the EPG information into a plurality of segmented EPGs, i.e., subsets of the EPG information. The EPG information for all channels may be segmented into EPGs for separate local channels, i.e., channels received by client devices within a particular geographical region or broadcast area, and a “home” or universal EPG. Alternatively or additionally, the EPG information for all channels may be segmented into EPGs, for example, based on channel content or category.

Abstract translation: 提供EPG信息的方法将EPG信息划分成多个分段EPG，即EPG信息的子集。 所有信道的EPG信息可以被分割成用于单独的本地信道的EPG，即由特定地理区域或广播区域内的客户端设备接收的信道，以及“家庭”或通用EPG。 或者或另外，所有信道的EPG信息可以例如基于信道内容或类别被分割成EPG。

公开(公告)号：US20090089855A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12239210

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: David Christopher St. John-Larkin ,  David A. Kummer ,  John Anthony Card, II

Inventor： David Christopher St. John-Larkin ,  David A. Kummer ,  John Anthony Card, II

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4788 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4661 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6543

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for communication between a plurality of client devices of a broadcast system. The communication may be, for example, a recommendation of a program that is communicated from one subscriber to another subscriber or subscribers via their client devices. The communication also may be a comment regarding a program, for example, recently viewed at the client device of the one subscriber. In general, the communication may be a message from one subscriber to another subscriber or subscribers. Further, the communication may be configured to perform a function on one or more other client devices. Such a function may include, but is not limited to, setting a timer to record a program, ordering or purchasing a program or service, cancelling an ordered/purchased program or service, setting or altering user preferences, controlling access to channels, etc.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可以提供广播系统的多个客户端设备之间的通信。 该通信可以是例如通过其客户端设备从一个用户传送到另一个用户或订户的程序的推荐。 通信还可以是关于程序的评论，例如最近在一个用户的客户端设备中观看的程序。 通常，通信可以是从一个订户到另一个订户或订户的消息。 此外，通信可以被配置为在一个或多个其他客户端设备上执行功能。 这样的功能可以包括但不限于设置定时器来记录节目，订购或购买节目或服务，取消订购/购买的节目或服务，设置或改变用户偏好，控制对频道的访问等。

公开(公告)号：US20080242328A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11693037

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Danny Jean Minnick

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Danny Jean Minnick

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: G08B27/008 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/435

Abstract: A method is presented for providing information associated with a geographical area to users of broadcast communication receivers. The information, as well as an indication of the geographical area associated with the information, are transmitted to, and received by, each of the broadcast communication receivers. In each of the receivers, the indication of the geographical area is compared with a geographic code associated with, and stored within, the receiver. Each of the receivers also relays the information to the user of the receiver if the geographic code indicates that the receiver is located within the geographical area.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于向广播通信接收机的用户提供与地理区域相关联的信息的方法。 信息以及与信息相关联的地理区域的指示被发送到每个广播通信接收机并由其接收。 在每个接收机中，将地理区域的指示与与接收机相关联并存储在接收机内的地理码进行比较。 如果地理代码指示接收机位于地理区域内，则每个接收机还将信息中继到接收机的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20080159538A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11693076

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: William Michael Beals ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： William Michael Beals ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04K1/00

CPC classification number: H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04L2209/601

Abstract: A method for providing a communication device access to a secure broadcast communication is presented. In the method, an encrypted message originating outside the communication device is received into an electronic component of the communication device. The encrypted message is then decrypted within the electronic component, resulting in a decrypted message. The decrypted message is then verified. In response to verifying the decrypted message, a disabled circuit of the electronic component is enabled to allow the communication device to access the secure broadcast communication.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于提供通信设备访问安全广播通信的方法。 在该方法中，从通信设备外部发送的加密消息被接收到通信设备的电子部件中。 然后，加密的消息在电子组件内被解密，产生解密的消息。 然后验证解密的消息。 响应于验证解密的消息，电子组件的禁用电路能够允许通信设备访问安全广播通信。