公开(公告)号：US20120096013A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US12905014

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: John Ciancutti ,  Jonathan Michael Sanders ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Todd Scot Yellin

Inventor： John Ciancutti ,  Jonathan Michael Sanders ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Todd Scot Yellin

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30997 ,  G06F17/30029

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention sets forth a mechanism for recommending digital items to a user. Each digital item in a set of digital items is scored based on user preferences and other metrics. The digital items are ordered based on scores. The digital items are then evaluated in order of respective rank to determine a subset of digital items that re recommended to the user. The evaluation process is based on different evaluation criteria as well as the presentation style of the recommended digital items.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了向用户推荐数字项目的机制。 一组数字项目中的每个数字项目都根据用户偏好和其他指标进行评分。 数字项目根据分数进行排序。 然后按照各个等级的顺序对数字项目进行评估，以确定向用户推荐的数字项目的子集。 评估过程基于不同的评估标准以及推荐数字项目的演示风格。

公开(公告)号：US07958529B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12559321

申请日：2009-09-14

Applicant: Mitchell C. Green ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Joshua R. Evans ,  Keith Hawes ,  Naresh Gopalani

Inventor： Mitchell C. Green ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Joshua R. Evans ,  Keith Hawes ,  Naresh Gopalani

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  H04N21/2543

Abstract: An account in an item rental service is shared with others using computer-implemented profiles, subject to computer-enforced constraints. In one embodiment, a method provides for establishing a user account, wherein the user account is associated with an account owner, wherein the user account comprises a first ordered queue indicating two or more items that the account owner desires to rent; receiving a request to add a second ordered queue to the user account, profile member identifying information, and a constraint value; creating and storing a profile record based on the profile member identifying information and the constraint value, wherein the profile record is further associated with a second queue; receiving a request to add a specified rental item to the second queue, wherein the specified rental item does not conform to the constraint value; and adding the specified rental item to the second queue only in response to receiving confirmation by the account owner.

Abstract translation: 项目租赁服务中的帐户使用计算机实现的配置文件与其他用户共享，受计算机强制约束。 在一个实施例中，一种方法提供用于建立用户帐户，其中所述用户帐户与帐户所有者相关联，其中所述用户帐户包括指示所述帐户所有者希望租赁的两个或多个项目的第一排序队列; 接收向所述用户帐户添加第二有序队列的请求，所述简档成员识别信息和约束值; 基于所述简档成员标识信息和约束值创建和存储简档记录，其中所述简档记录还与第二队列相关联; 接收向所述第二队列添加指定租赁项目的请求，其中所述指定租赁项目不符合所述约束值; 并将指定的租赁项目添加到第二个队列，仅响应于帐户所有者的确认。

公开(公告)号：US5062567A

公开(公告)日：1991-11-05

申请号：US519334

申请日：1990-05-01

Applicant: H. Keith Nishihara ,  P. Anthony Crossley ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  J. Martin Tenenbaum

Inventor： H. Keith Nishihara ,  P. Anthony Crossley ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  J. Martin Tenenbaum

IPC: H05K3/34

CPC classification number: H05K3/3426 ,  H05K2201/10689 ,  H05K2201/1084 ,  H05K2203/162 ,  Y02P70/613 ,  Y10T29/49149

Abstract: An improved lead for surface-mounted electronic components is described. The improved lead includes an opening through the portion of the lead to be placed in contact with the printed circuit board for soldering. The opening, having a diameter approximately equal to the thickness of the lead, enables the detection of correctly-soldered joints using automated inspection equipment. When the lead is correctly soldered, solder is drawn by capillary action into the opening where it forms a meniscus. By automatically detecting the curvature of the meniscus, the quality of the solder joint may be determined.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于表面安装的电子部件的改进的引线。 改进的引线包括通过引线的与印刷电路板接触以供焊接的部分的开口。 具有大约等于引线厚度的直径的开口能够使用自动检测设备检测正确焊接的接头。 当引线正确焊接时，通过毛细管作用将焊料拉入到其中形成弯液面的开口中。 通过自动检测弯月面的曲率，可以确定焊点的质量。

公开(公告)号：US09646141B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US13166693

申请日：2011-06-22

Applicant: Neil D. Hunt

Inventor： Neil D. Hunt

IPC: G06F21/10 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/8355

CPC classification number: H04N21/23439 ,  G06F21/10 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6334 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for deferring license retrieval when streaming digital media content. The perceived delay between the time a user selects the protected digital media content to when playback of the protected digital media content begins is reduced because retrieval and playback of an unprotected version of a portion of the digital media content starts before the license and protected version of the digital media content is received. The unprotected version includes fast start streams of audio and video data that may encoded at a lower bit rate than the protected version in order to quickly transfer the fast start streams from the content server to the playback device.

公开(公告)号：US08887095B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13080420

申请日：2011-04-05

Applicant: Satish Kumar Krishnamurthy ,  John Funge ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Todd Scot Yellin ,  Jonathan Michael Sanders

Inventor： Satish Kumar Krishnamurthy ,  John Funge ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Todd Scot Yellin ,  Jonathan Michael Sanders

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0251 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for recommending digital content to a user of a digital content application based on continually learned patterns of behavior. Based on metrics collected from a current session of the digital content application, properties associated with one or more users interacting with the application are inferred. The inferred properties are matched against previously defined patterns of behavior to identify digital content that could be presented to the one or more users for optional selection.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种基于持续学习的行为模式向数字内容应用的用户推荐数字内容的技术。 基于从数字内容应用的当前会话收集的指标，推断与与应用交互的一个或多个用户相关联的属性。 推测的属性与先前定义的行为模式匹配，以识别可以呈现给一个或多个用户以供选择选择的数字内容。

公开(公告)号：US08861926B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13099312

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Neil D. Hunt ,  Christian Kaiser

Inventor： Neil D. Hunt ,  Christian Kaiser

IPC: H04N9/80 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/234

CPC classification number: H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8106

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for streaming digital media content with transition effects. Audio data may be modulated and received by the streaming device for an audio fade-in effect. Similarly, video data may be modulated to perform various visual effects. Such a technique allows for fading-in of audio and/or video, fading-out of audio and/or video, and effects that blend audio from different content and video from different content during a transition from one digital media content to a different digital media content or within the same digital media content. The modulated audio and video data to generate the audio or video effect during a transition may be precomputed or computed in real-time and transmitted to the streaming device. The streaming device switches between original unmodulated content streams and effect content streams when transitions are detected.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种用于流式传输具有过渡效果的数字媒体内容的技术。 音频数据可以被流式传输设备调制和接收，以实现音频淡入淡出。 类似地，可以调制视频数据以执行各种视觉效果。 这种技术允许在从一个数字媒体内容到另一个数字媒体内容的转换期间，音频和/或视频的淡入淡出，音频和/或视频的淡入淡出以及混合来自不同内容的不同内容和视频的音频 媒体内容或同一数字媒体内容内。 用于在转换期间产生音频或视频效果的调制音频和视频数据可以被预先计算或实时计算并被发送到流传输设备。 当检测到转换时，流设备在原始未调制内容流之间切换并影响内容流。

公开(公告)号：US08749426B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US11683858

申请日：2007-03-08

Applicant: W. Reed Hastings ,  Neil D. Hunt

Inventor： W. Reed Hastings ,  Neil D. Hunt

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: H04L12/6418

Abstract: A remote control comprises a touch-sensitive device configured to detect touching and convert the touching into one or more first data signals; a wireless data transmitter; and logic coupled to the touch-sensitive device and to the wireless data transmitter. The logic is configured to receive the first data signals, transform the first data signals into one or more second data signals that are compatible with a remotely controllable apparatus, and communicate the second data signals to the remotely controllable apparatus using the transmitter. The apparatus can interact with the remote control to generate a graphical user interface on a video display that enables controlling the apparatus using manipulation of the touch-sensitive device. For example, touch gestures can remotely control functions of a DVD player, including functions that are normally accessible only by viewing successive deeply nested menus using a multi-button remote control.

Abstract translation: 遥控器包括被配置为检测触摸并将触摸转换成一个或多个第一数据信号的触敏设备; 无线数据发射机; 以及耦合到所述触敏装置和所述无线数据发射器的逻辑。 逻辑被配置为接收第一数据信号，将第一数据信号变换成与远程可控设备兼容的一个或多个第二数据信号，并且使用发射机将第二数据信号传送到远程可控设备。 该装置可以与遥控器交互以在视频显示器上生成图形用户界面，该视频显示器能够使用触敏设备的操纵来控制该设备。 例如，触摸手势可以远程控制DVD播放器的功能，包括通常只能通过使用多按钮遥控器查看连续的深层嵌套菜单的功能。

公开(公告)号：US08682139B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13099319

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Neil D. Hunt ,  Christian Kaiser

Inventor： Neil D. Hunt ,  Christian Kaiser

IPC: H04N9/80

CPC classification number: H04N5/772 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N9/8205

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for starting playback of an audio portion of digital media content before a video portion of the digital media content is received. An advantage of the disclosed technique is that the perceived delay from the time when a user selects the digital media content to when playback of the digital media content begins is reduced. The audio may be faded-in and one or more still frames of video data may be displayed while the video stream is retrieved. Additionally, a license for DRM (Digital Rights Management) encryption of the title content may be retrieved before starting playback of the video stream, so that the digital media content that is retrieved is also protected.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了在数字媒体内容的视频部分被接收之前，开始重放数字媒体内容的音频部分的技术。 所公开技术的优点在于，从用户选择数字媒体内容的时间到数字媒体内容的播放开始时的感知延迟被减少。 音频可以是淡入的，并且在检索视频流时可以显示视频数据的一个或多个静止帧。 此外，可以在开始重放视频流之前检索标题内容的DRM（数字版权管理）加密的许可证，从而也检索被检索的数字媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US08386621B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12722580

申请日：2010-03-12

Applicant: Anthony N. Park ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Wei Wei

Inventor： Anthony N. Park ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Wei Wei

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/4069 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention set forth techniques for a content player to stream a media file using multiple network connections. To stream the media file, the content player downloads metadata associated with a requested media file, establishes a network connection with multiple content servers (or multiple network connections with a single content server or both) and begins requesting portions of the media file. In response, the requested portions are transmitted to the content player. The content player may employ a predictive multi-connection scheduling approach to determine which network connection to use in downloading a given chunk.

公开(公告)号：US07631323B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US11297115

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: Mitchell C. Green ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Joshua R. Evans ,  Keith Hawes ,  Naresh Gopalani

Inventor： Mitchell C. Green ,  Neil D. Hunt ,  Joshua R. Evans ,  Keith Hawes ,  Naresh Gopalani

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  H04N21/2543

Abstract: An account in an item rental service is shared with others using computer-implemented profiles, subject to computer-enforced constraints. In one embodiment, a method provides for establishing a user account, wherein the user account is associated with an account owner, wherein the user account comprises a first ordered queue indicating two or more items that the account owner desires to rent; receiving a request to add a second ordered queue to the user account, profile member identifying information, and a constraint value; creating and storing a profile record based on the profile member identifying information and the constraint value, wherein the profile record is further associated with a second queue; receiving a request to add a specified rental item to the second queue, wherein the specified rental item does not conform to the constraint value; and adding the specified rental item to the second queue only in response to receiving confirmation by the account owner.

Abstract translation: 项目租赁服务中的帐户使用计算机实现的配置文件与其他用户共享，受计算机强制约束。 在一个实施例中，一种方法提供建立用户帐户，其中所述用户帐户与帐户所有者相关联，其中所述用户帐户包括指示所述帐户所有者希望租赁的两个或更多个项目的第一排序队列; 接收向所述用户帐户添加第二有序队列的请求，所述简档成员识别信息和约束值; 基于所述简档成员标识信息和约束值创建和存储简档记录，其中所述简档记录还与第二队列相关联; 接收向所述第二队列添加指定租赁项目的请求，其中所述指定租赁项目不符合所述约束值; 并将指定的租赁项目添加到第二个队列，仅响应于帐户所有者的确认。