公开(公告)号：US08229283B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US11097566

申请日：2005-04-01

Applicant: Michael D Ellis

Inventor： Michael D Ellis

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/322 ,  H04N5/782

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a recorded video program are provided. The method may include recording a video and identifying the video as lacking desirable recording attributes. A future occurrence of a transmission of the video may be automatically selected in response to the identification of the video as lacking desirable recording properties. The future occurrence of the transmission of the video may be automatically re-recorded.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于识别记录的视频节目的系统和方法。 该方法可以包括记录视频并且将视频识别为缺乏期望的记录属性。 响应于视频的识别，可以自动选择视频的传输的未来发生，因为缺乏期望的记录属性。 视频的未来发生可能会被自动重新录制。

公开(公告)号：US07987480B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-26

申请号：US11111261

申请日：2005-04-20

Applicant: Michael D Ellis ,  Daniel C Hagenbuch

Inventor： Michael D Ellis ,  Daniel C Hagenbuch

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

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：US07814421B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US10359493

申请日：2003-02-04

Applicant: Steven J Reynolds ,  David M Rudnick ,  Joel G Hassell ,  Michael D Ellis

Inventor： Steven J Reynolds ,  David M Rudnick ,  Joel G Hassell ,  Michael D Ellis

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

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a viewer may direct a television to simultaneously display a selected television program, a program guide display, and a program guide video window. A viewer may use the program guide video window to browse video of programs shown on the program guide display while continuing to view a previously selected program in the background. The program guide display may display video on demand (VOD) programs, programs to be broadcast in the future, and programs currently being broadcast on other channels. The viewer may browse through programs on the program guide display using a variety of keys on a remote control unit. The viewer may direct the program guide to swap audio and video signals back and forth between programs shown in the video window and programs shown on the background screen.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统，其中观众可以指示电视机同时显示所选择的电视节目，节目指南显示和节目指南视频窗口。 观看者可以使用节目指南视频窗口来浏览节目指南显示器上显示的节目的视频，同时在后台继续观看先前选择的节目。 节目指南显示可以显示视频点播（VOD）节目，将来要广播的节目，以及当前正在其他频道上广播的节目。 观众可以使用遥控器上的各种按键来浏览节目指南显示上的节目。 观众可以指导节目指南在视频窗口中显示的节目和背景屏幕上显示的节目之间来回交换音频和视频信号。

公开(公告)号：US07634786B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US10923263

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Robert A Knee ,  Steven J Reynolds ,  Michael D Ellis ,  Joel G Hassell

Inventor： Robert A Knee ,  Steven J Reynolds ,  Michael D Ellis ,  Joel G Hassell

IPC: H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N21/25883 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4662 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system for determining user input values for demographic categories is provided. The system includes user television equipment having a receiver for receiving program guide information for the interactive television program guide, a user input receiver for receiving user input from user interface, a microprocessor which utilizes the user input received to determine user values for demographic categories, and memory for storing the user values determined. In one illustrative use of the system for targeting advertisements the receiver also receives advertisements, where the advertisements have preselected values for specified demographic categories. The user television equipment, preferably using a microprocessor, compares the preselected values for the specified demographic categories associated with the advertisements with values of corresponding demographic categories stored in memory to determine which advertisements should be displayed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定用于人口统计类别的用户输入值的交互式电视节目指南系统。 该系统包括具有用于接收交互式电视节目指南的节目指南信息的接收机的用户电视设备，用于从用户接口接收用户输入的用户输入接收机，利用所接收的用户输入来确定人口统计类别的用户价值的微处理器，以及 用于存储确定的用户值的存储器。 在用于定向广告的系统的一个说明性用途中，接收器还接收广告，其中广告具有用于指定人口统计类别的预选值。 优选使用微处理器的用户电视设备将与广告相关联的指定人口统计类别的预选值与存储在存储器中的相应人口统计类别的值进行比较，以确定应显示哪些广告。

公开(公告)号：US07603685B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US11254554

申请日：2005-10-19

Applicant: Edward B Knudson ,  Joel G Hassell ,  Michael D Ellis ,  William L Thomas

Inventor： Edward B Knudson ,  Joel G Hassell ,  Michael D Ellis ,  William L Thomas

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/4828 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N2005/44556

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which the program guide may provide the user with a selectable list of combination categories. Combination categories are composed of multiple simple categories such as sports, news, comedy, movies, children, etc. Program listings are supplied to the program guide. At least some of the program listings are associated with combination categories. A combination category build process may be used to assign combination categories to program listings. The user is able to use the selectable categories list to quickly identify programming of interest.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统，其中节目指南可以向用户提供组合类别的可选列表。 组合类别由运动，新闻，喜剧，电影，儿童等多个简单类别组成。节目列表提供给节目指南。 至少一些程序列表与组合类别相关联。 可以使用组合类别构建过程来将组合类别分配给节目列表。 用户能够使用可选择的类别列表来快速识别感兴趣的程序。

公开(公告)号：US07493643B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US10865699

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: Michael D Ellis

Inventor： Michael D Ellis

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4314 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N2005/4441

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a viewer may direct a television to simultaneously display a selected television program and a program guide display. A viewer may use the program guide display to browse available video-on-demand (VOD) while continuing to view a previously selected program in the background. The viewer may browse through video-on-demand programs on the program guide display using a variety of keys on a remote control unit. The viewer may direct the program guide to order a given video-on-demand program, and set a desired broadcast time for that program.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统，其中观众可以引导电视同时显示所选择的电视节目和节目指南显示。 观众可以使用节目指南显示来浏览可用的视频点播（VOD），同时继续在后台查看先前选择的节目。 观众可以使用遥控器上的各种按键浏览节目指南显示上的视频点播节目。 观众可以指导节目指南来订购给定的视频点播节目，并为该节目设置所需的广播时间。

公开(公告)号：US07231175B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US11032733

申请日：2005-01-10

Applicant: Michael D Ellis

Inventor： Michael D Ellis

IPC: H04H1/00 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04B11/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/30 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04H60/74

Abstract: A television and music distribution system is provided. Music programs are distributed over a number of analog and digital music channels to a number of users for playing by their user music equipment. Music information on the music program currently broadcasted on the music channels is provided in an in-band data stream on the channels. The user music equipment includes two tuners for providing users with the ability to listen to the music program on one channel while viewing the music information on another.

Abstract translation: 提供电视和音乐分发系统。 音乐节目通过多个模拟和数字音乐频道分发给多个用户，用于播放用户音乐设备。 在频道上的带内数据流中提供音乐频道上当前广播的音乐节目的音乐信息。 用户音乐设备包括两个调谐器，用于向用户提供在一个频道上聆听音乐节目的能力，同时在另一个频道上观看音乐信息。