公开(公告)号：US20090086096A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12085889

申请日：2006-10-12

Applicant: Amit Kumar Singh ,  Thomas Edward Horlander ,  Matthew John Wahoske

Inventor： Amit Kumar Singh ,  Thomas Edward Horlander ,  Matthew John Wahoske

IPC: H04N7/088

CPC classification number: H04N7/035 ,  H04N7/088

Abstract: A vertical blanking interval (VBI) encoder for providing VBI encoded data supports a “RAW mode” of operation. In particular, the VBI encoder comprises a first FIFO (first-in, first-out) buffer for providing service data to be VBI encoded, and a second FIFO for specifying VBI format data.

Abstract translation: 用于提供VBI编码数据的垂直消隐间隔（VBI）编码器支持“RAW模式”的操作。 特别地，VBI编码器包括用于提供要被VBI编码的服务数据的第一FIFO（先进先出）缓冲器和用于指定VBI格式数据的第二FIFO。

公开(公告)号：US07064794B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10494135

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: Paul Dean Filliman ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

Inventor： Paul Dean Filliman ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

IPC: H04N5/52

CPC classification number: H04N5/20 ,  G09G2320/066 ,  H04N5/57 ,  H04N21/4318 ,  H04N21/44008

Abstract: A method for dynamic contrast improvement of video data includes the steps of analyzing a portion of a video frame, and forcing a start of DCI transfer function computations in response to an end of the analysis of the portion of the video frame.

Abstract translation: 一种用于视频数据的动态对比度改善的方法包括以下步骤：分析视频帧的一部分，并且响应于对视频帧的该部分的分析的结束，强制开始DCI传送函数计算。

公开(公告)号：US06993076B1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US09428322

申请日：1999-10-28

Applicant: Mary Lafuze Comer ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

Inventor： Mary Lafuze Comer ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

IPC: H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N19/186 ,  H04N19/33 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/63 ,  H04N19/85

Abstract: An improved image processing system involves decoding compressed image data including frequency domain coefficients defining blocks of pixel values representing an image at a first resolution to provide an image at a reduced second resolution for display from a selected sub-set of the frequency domain coefficients. The apparatus includes an enhanced motion-compensation-unit (MCU) operating with blocks of pixel values representing an image at an intermediate third resolution lower than the first resolution but higher than the reduced second resolution.

Abstract translation: 改进的图像处理系统包括解码压缩图像数据，该压缩图像数据包括定义以第一分辨率表示图像的像素值块的频域系数，以提供一个降低的第二分辨率的图像，以从所选择的频域系数子集中进行显示。 该装置包括增强的运动补偿单元（MCU），其以表示在低于第一分辨率但高于减小的第二分辨率的中间第三分辨率的图像的像素值的块来操作。

公开(公告)号：US5754651A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-19

申请号：US696415

申请日：1996-08-13

Applicant: Harold Blatter ,  Kevin Elliott Bridgewater ,  Michael Scott Deiss ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

Inventor： Harold Blatter ,  Kevin Elliott Bridgewater ,  Michael Scott Deiss ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

IPC: H04N5/765 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/30 ,  G11B27/32 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/92 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/081 ,  H04N7/26 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N7/50

CPC classification number: H04N21/4345 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/3027 ,  G11B27/327 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  G11B2220/213 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  G11B2220/2579 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/107 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B27/329 ,  H04N21/42646 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: A program representative packetized datastream is generated from an input packetized datastream representing a plurality of programs. Program content packets comprising a desired program selected from the plurality of programs are identified. Condensed program specific information (CPSI) suitable for use in identifying and assembling the identified packets is formed. The resulting CPSI and the identified packets are formed into a datastream. Program specific information packets and program content packets are also extracted from a packetized datastream and stored on a storage medium.

Abstract translation: 从代表多个节目的输入分组化数据流生成节目代表分组数据流。 识别包括从多个节目中选择的期望节目的节目内容分组。 形成了适合于识别和组合识别的分组的精简节目特定信息（CPSI）。 所得到的CPSI和所识别的分组被形成为数据流。 节目专用信息包和节目内容分组也从分组数据流中提取并存储在存储介质上。

公开(公告)号：US09077966B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13575475

申请日：2011-02-15

Applicant: Thomas Edward Horlander

Inventor： Thomas Edward Horlander

IPC: H04N15/00 ,  H04N13/00 ,  H04N13/04 ,  H04N19/597

CPC classification number: H04N13/139 ,  H04N13/156 ,  H04N13/161 ,  H04N13/194 ,  H04N13/359 ,  H04N19/597 ,  H04N21/440272 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/816 ,  H04N2213/007

Abstract: Systems and low bandwidth methods to encode and broadcast a video multiplex that allows a receiving device, e.g., a set-top box, to select and decode half resolution split screen stereo video, full resolution two-dimensional video and full resolution stereo video is provided. The systems and methods provide for receiving a data signal, the data signal including a first video signal representing a two-dimensional image at a first video resolution and a second video signal representing a three-dimensional image at a second resolution; decoding the first video signal if an output display type is a two-dimensional display type; decoding the second video signal if the output display type is a first three-dimensional display type; and decoding the first video signal and second video signal simultaneously if the output display type is a second three-dimensional display type.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和低带宽方法来编码和广播允许接收设备（例如机顶盒）选择和解码半分辨率分屏幕立体视频，全分辨率二维视频和全分辨率立体视频的视频多路复用 。 所述系统和方法提供接收数据信号，所述数据信号包括表示第一视频分辨率的二维图像的第一视频信号和以第二分辨率表示三维图像的第二视频信号; 如果输出显示类型是二维显示类型则对第一视频信号进行解码; 如果所述输出显示类型是第一三维显示类型则对所述第二视频信号进行解码; 以及如果输出显示类型是第二三维显示类型，则同时对第一视频信号和第二视频信号进行解码。

公开(公告)号：US20130322544A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13985365

申请日：2011-02-15

Applicant: Thomas Edward Horlander

Inventor： Thomas Edward Horlander

IPC: H04N13/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/128 ,  H04N13/161 ,  H04N13/398 ,  H04N19/597

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a disparity map in a receiving device, e.g., a set-top box, that enables user control for adjusting image depth in a stereo image set are provided. The apparatus and method provide for receiving a signal comprising a left eye image and a right eye image, encoding the left eye image as a reference image, predictively coding the right eye image using the coded left eye image as the reference image, capturing motion indicators generated during encoding of the right eye image, and generating a disparity map between the left eye image and right eye image using the motion indicators.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在接收装置（例如机顶盒）中生成视差图的装置和方法，其使用户能够控制立体图像集中的图像深度。 该装置和方法提供用于接收包括左眼图像和右眼图像的信号，将左眼图像编码为参考图像，使用编码的左眼图像预测性地编码右眼图像作为参考图像，捕获运动指示符 在右眼图像的编码期间生成，并且使用运动指示器生成左眼图像和右眼图像之间的视差图。

公开(公告)号：US08260993B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12308496

申请日：2006-06-27

Applicant: Shuyou Chen ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

Inventor： Shuyou Chen ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F13/36

CPC classification number: G06F13/362

Abstract: An apparatus for performing arbitration increases the fairness of arbitrations, decreases system latency, increases system throughput, and is suitable for use in more complex systems. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a generator for generating a plurality of arbitration numbers corresponding to a plurality of agents, and circuitry for selecting one of the agents to access a resource shared by the agents based on the arbitration numbers. At least one of the arbitration numbers includes a plurality of fields corresponding to a plurality of parameters.

Abstract translation: 执行仲裁的装置增加了仲裁的公平性，降低了系统延迟，提高了系统吞吐量，并且适用于更复杂的系统。 根据示例性实施例，该装置包括用于生成与多个代理相对应的多个仲裁号码的发生器，以及用于根据仲裁号码选择一个代理访问由代理共享的资源的电路。 仲裁号码中的至少一个包括对应于多个参数的多个字段。

公开(公告)号：US07860375B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US10204729

申请日：2001-03-08

Applicant: Eric Stephen Carlsgaard ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

Inventor： Eric Stephen Carlsgaard ,  Thomas Edward Horlander

IPC: H04N5/932 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N5/84 ,  H04N5/928 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/440263 ,  H04N21/4621

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously recording and displaying video signals from two different video sources. The apparatus comprises a main channel processing circuit, a second channel processing circuit, and common circuitry. The common circuit comprises a digital video decoder pipe that decodes both first and second encoded video signals. A PIP picture is produced using a common reference clock that is derived from the first video signal. In a record mode, a second channel clock reference is coupled to the second channel processing circuit to produce a recordable signal using a digital encoder. The recordable signal also forms a PIP picture that is coupled to the main channel processing circuit to produce a PIP picture that is used to monitor the recording process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于同时记录和显示来自两个不同视频源的视频信号的方法和装置。 该装置包括主信道处理电路，第二信道处理电路和公共电路。 公共电路包括对第一和第二编码视频信号进行解码的数字视频解码器管道。 使用从第一视频信号导出的公共参考时钟产生PIP图像。 在记录模式中，第二通道时钟参考被耦合到第二通道处理电路，以使用数字编码器产生可记录信号。 可记录信号还形成PIP图像，其被耦合到主通道处理电路以产生用于监视记录过程的PIP图像。

公开(公告)号：US07359376B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US09716721

申请日：2000-11-20

Applicant: Thomas Edward Horlander ,  Eric Stephen Carlsgaard

Inventor： Thomas Edward Horlander ,  Eric Stephen Carlsgaard

IPC: H04L12/50

CPC classification number: H04J3/047 ,  H04J3/062

Abstract: There is provided a serial compressed bus interface having a reduced pin count. The interface includes a serial-to-parallel converter having a single serial data input line adapted to receive time-division multiplexed serial data from a plurality of data sources. Enable logic is adapted to input at least one data valid signal that identifies each of a plurality of data consumers for which the time-division multiplexed serial data is valid.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有减少的引脚数的串行压缩总线接口。 该接口包括串行到并行转换器，其具有适于从多个数据源接收时分复用的串行数据的单个串行数据输入线。 启用逻辑适于输入至少一个数据有效信号，其识别时分多路复用串行数据有效的多个数据使用者中的每一个。

公开(公告)号：US20080025389A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US10560413

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Ivonete Markman ,  Weixiao Liu ,  Thomas Edward Horlander ,  Matthew Thomas Mayer

Inventor： Ivonete Markman ,  Weixiao Liu ,  Thomas Edward Horlander ,  Matthew Thomas Mayer

IPC: H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N21/443 ,  H04L7/042 ,  H04L7/048 ,  H04N21/4385 ,  H04N21/4425

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a false MPEG-2 packet synchronization lock condition by parsing MPEG-2 packets that may have been incorrectly delineated by a sync-byte checksum-decoder, to detect resulting anomalies. Forcing the restart of the conventional checksum-encoded sync-byte synchronization/lock process upon generating a “resync” command based upon the anomalies detected by a False Lock Detector. Reliably synchronizing and delivering the MPEG-2 stream to the receiver transport layer. The False-Lock Detector circuit compares the content of the currently identified packet header or payload portion of a sync-byte delineated packet with expected values in order to detect a false-lock condition and to eliminate false sync-byte position-candidates from the basis of a “synchronization lock”.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过解析可能被同步字节校验和解码器错误地描绘的MPEG-2分组来识别错误MPEG-2分组同步锁定条件的方法和装置，以检测所产生的异常。 基于由错误锁定检测器检测到的异常产生“重新同步”命令，迫使常规校验和编码的同步字节同步/锁定过程重新开始。 可靠地将MPEG-2流同步并传送到接收机传输层。 假锁定检测器电路将同步字节描述的分组的当前标识的分组报头或有效载荷部分的内容与期望值进行比较，以便检测错误锁定条件并从基础中消除错误的同步字节位置候选 的“同步锁”。