公开(公告)号：US20110296475A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13207390

申请日：2011-08-10

Applicant: Michael Craner

Inventor： Michael Craner

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/2625 ,  H04H20/103 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04H20/423 ,  H04H60/06 ,  H04N7/17354 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/234381 ,  H04N21/2385 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: Systems and methods for allocating bandwidth in a switched digital video (SDV) system based on channel interest. In some embodiments, bandwidth is deallocated from channels and allocated to requested channels having a higher interest. Tiered approaches for allocating bandwidth are disclosed. Embodiments in which QAMs are allocated across services in a multi-service system based on interest are also disclosed. Embodiments for accommodating emergency access system (EAS) functionality in a SDV system are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 基于频道兴趣在分组数字视频（SDV）系统中分配带宽的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，从信道中释放带宽并将其分配给具有较高兴趣的所请求的信道。 公开了用于分配带宽的分层方法。 还公开了其中基于兴趣在多服务系统中跨服务分配QAM的实施例。 还公开了在SDV系统中适应紧急接入系统（EAS）功能的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20100325650A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12819391

申请日：2010-06-21

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Robert Knee ,  Michael Craner ,  Joshua Berry

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  Jon P. Radloff ,  Robert Knee ,  Michael Craner ,  Joshua Berry

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44513 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically generating a playlist of series assets and systems and methods for grouping assets of a playlist in clusters are provided. In one embodiment, series assets may automatically be included into a playlist for that series. In another embodiment, an interactive media guidance application may group assets in clusters based on one or more user selected parameters or may group assets in cluster based on automatically determined parameters. In yet another embodiment, the interactive media guidance application may group assets in clusters and display at least one identifier in connection with each cluster to indicate a basis for forming the cluster. The identifier may be a key word or catch phrase that succinctly identifies a trait or characteristic of assets in a particular cluster associated with the identifier.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于自动生成系列资源和系统的播放列表的系统和方法以及用于对群集中的播放列表的资产进行分组的方法。 在一个实施例中，系列资产可以自动被包括在该系列的播放列表中。 在另一个实施例中，交互式媒体引导应用可以基于一个或多个用户选择的参数对资产进行分组，或者可以基于自动确定的参数来对集群中的资产进行分组。 在另一个实施例中，交互式媒体引导应用可以对集群中的资产进行分组，并显示与每个集群相关联的至少一个标识符，以指示形成集群的基础。 标识符可以是简洁地标识与标识符相关联的特定集群中的资产的特征或特征的关键词或捕捉短语。

公开(公告)号：US20080163059A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11647787

申请日：2006-12-28

Applicant: Michael Craner

Inventor： Michael Craner

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/440263 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing custom video mosaic pages are provided. The custom pages may be locally-generated, remotely-generated, or partially locally-generated and partially remotely-generated. The custom pages may include local content, such as content recorded to a digital video recorder (DVR), overlaid on a multi-video composite feed. A local compositing system may render the mosaic pages and dynamically customize the pages based on user profile data, user preferences, and active user monitoring.

Abstract translation: 提供了提供自定义视频马赛克页面的系统和方法。 自定义页面可能是本地生成的，远程生成的，或部分本地生成的，部分远程生成的。 定制页面可以包括本地内容，诸如记录到数字录像机（DVR）上的内容，覆盖在多视频复合馈送上。 本地合成系统可以呈现马赛克页面，并且基于用户简档数据，用户偏好和主动用户监视来动态地定制页面。

公开(公告)号：US20080155615A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11644120

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Michael Craner ,  Anthony M. Daddario ,  Kyle Aaron

Inventor： Michael Craner ,  Anthony M. Daddario ,  Kyle Aaron

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N5/765 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing more flexible multi-user media content access using index points is provided. A plurality of custom index points are maintained in a multi-user or multi-room media system. After receiving a request to view an asset, a listing of the index points associated with the requested asset is presented to the user. Each index point may be associated with a current viewing location within the asset. After receiving a selection of an index point, the asset is accessed at the viewing position referenced by the index point, and the index point is updated based on the user's progress through the asset. Users may assign custom names and descriptions to the index points and be presented with cached video around the index point in order to more easily identify the relevance of the index point.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用索引点提供更灵活的多用户媒体内容访问的系统和方法。 在多用户或多房间媒体系统中维护多个自定义索引点。 在收到查看资产的请求后，向用户显示与所请求资产相关联的索引点的列表。 每个索引点可以与资产内的当前观看位置相关联。 在接收到索引点的选择之后，在索引点引用的查看位置处访问资产，并且基于用户通过资产的进度来更新索引点。 用户可以为索引点分配自定义名称和描述，并在索引点周围呈现缓存的视频，以便更容易地识别索引点的相关性。

公开(公告)号：US20070174336A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11323984

申请日：2005-12-29

Applicant: Thomas Day ,  Michael Craner

Inventor： Thomas Day ,  Michael Craner

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/8545 ,  Y10S707/913

Abstract: The invention manages resources and resolve conflicts when locally recording multimedia assets from a variety of sources in multimedia delivery systems. Local and system resources such as storage, tuners, and bandwidth are considered when alternative sources for assets are available (e.g., VOD). Rather than record assets locally, if equivalent assets are available via alternative sources, the recordings are deferred and a pointer to the equivalent asset is stored in lieu of the asset itself. When a user selects a multimedia asset for playback, an “on demand” or alternative source session is started for the asset associated with the pointer. Before the expiration date of the alternative source equivalent of the multimedia asset, it may be downloaded and recorded locally. The system may automatically determine based on various factors, such as transmission bandwidth, latency, and DRM, whether to store assets or pointers.

Abstract translation: 本发明管理资源并解决在多媒体传送系统中本地记录来自各种来源的多媒体资产时的冲突。 当存在资源的替代资源（例如VOD）时，会考虑本地和系统资源，如存储，调谐器和带宽。 而不是在本地记录资产，如果通过其他来源获得等效资产，则记录被延期，并且存储指向等效资产的指针代替资产本身。 当用户选择多媒体资产进行回放时，与指针相关联的资产开始“按需”或替代的源会话。 在等效于多媒体资产的替代资源的到期日之前，可以在本地下载和记录。 系统可以根据各种因素自动确定传输带宽，延迟和DRM，是否存储资产或指针。

公开(公告)号：US20070104456A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11267200

申请日：2005-11-04

Applicant: Michael Craner

Inventor： Michael Craner

IPC: H04N5/91

CPC classification number: H04N9/7921 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: Systems and methods for recording programs using a user's equipment and a network recording device are provided. An interactive television application may determine whether the user's equipment has sufficient resources (e.g., tuners or space) to record a program selected for recording. If the interactive television application determines that the user's equipment does not have sufficient resources, the interactive television application may select, automatically or in response to a user instruction, the program for recording with a network recording device. In some embodiments, the user may have to pay for the use of the network recording device, or may be required to purchase a given tier level of service. The interactive television application may play back programs from the network recording device as VOD offerings, or may direct the network recording device to transfer recorded programs to the user's equipment when it has sufficient resources.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用用户设备和网络记录设备记录节目的系统和方法。 交互式电视应用可以确定用户的设备是否具有足够的资源（例如，调谐器或空间）来记录选择用于记录的节目。 如果交互式电视应用程序确定用户的设备没有足够的资源，则交互式电视应用可以自动地或者响应于用户指令来选择用网络记录设备进行记录的节目。 在一些实施例中，用户可能必须支付网络记录设备的使用，或可能需要购买给定的层级的服务。 交互式电视应用程序可以从网络记录装置播放作为VOD产品的节目，或者可以指示网络记录装置在记录的节目具有足够的资源时将记录的节目传送到用户的设备。