公开(公告)号：US20120117607A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13170341

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Cheng Hao Li

Inventor： Cheng Hao Li

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/818 ,  H04N21/23617 ,  H04N21/26291

Abstract: A transport stream (TS) includes a plurality of first download data blocks (DDBs), a plurality of second download data blocks, and a download information indication (DII). Each download data block includes a first processing method tag and a first content data. The first processing method tag is for indicating a first data processing method, and the first content data forms a part of a firmware after having been processed according to the first data processing method. Each second DDB includes a second processing method tag and a second content data. The second processing method tag is for indicating a second data processing method different from the first data processing method, and the second content data forms another part of the firmware after having been processed according to the second data processing method. The DII includes information for controlling the first DDBs and the second DDBs.

Abstract translation: 传输流（TS）包括多个第一下载数据块（DDB），多个第二下载数据块和下载信息指示（DII）。 每个下载数据块包括第一处理方法标签和第一内容数据。 第一处理方法标签用于指示第一数据处理方法，并且第一内容数据在根据第一数据处理方法被处理之后形成固件的一部分。 每个第二DDB包括第二处理方法标签和第二内容数据。 第二处理方法标签用于指示与第一数据处理方法不同的第二数据处理方法，并且第二内容数据在根据第二数据处理方法被处理之后形成固件的另一部分。 DII包括用于控制第一DDB和第二DDB的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08155043B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US11951827

申请日：2007-12-06

Applicant: Chih-Peng Chang ,  Chi-Ming Chang

Inventor： Chih-Peng Chang ,  Chi-Ming Chang

IPC: H04H20/71

CPC classification number: H04N21/6112 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: A wireless communication system comprises a plurality of antennas, a plurality of tuners, a plurality of receiver ends, a bus, and a processor. Each of the tuners is connected to one of the antennas and one of the receiver ends. Each of the receiver ends has a corresponding address. A common address code is assigned to the corresponding addresses of part of receiver ends during firmware loading. The processor transmits the firmware to the part of the receiver ends via the bus based on the common address code. The corresponding addresses of the part of the receiver ends are converted back into unique address codes after the firmware is loaded.

Abstract translation: 无线通信系统包括多个天线，多个调谐器，多个接收器端，总线和处理器。 每个调谐器连接到天线中的一个和接收器端之一。 每个接收端具有相应的地址。 在固件加载期间，将公共地址码分配给部分接收机端的相应地址。 处理器通过总线基于公共地址码将固件发送到接收器的一部分。 在加载固件之后，接收器端部分的相应地址被转换回唯一的地址码。

公开(公告)号：US20110182425A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12694934

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Scott Burnett ,  Martin G. Kienzle ,  Paul Joseph Ledak

Inventor： Scott Burnett ,  Martin G. Kienzle ,  Paul Joseph Ledak

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  G06F12/14 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/44 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/63345 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N21/818 ,  H04N21/8193

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a system including a secure media device having one or more security keys stored therein. The secure media device is housed in a device that is connected to a television unit and a network. Secure application environments are housed in the device, wherein each secure application environment is operationally isolated from one another. The secure application environments receive and process information sent over the network only if the information includes a security code corresponding to the security key in the secure media device. The security code is obtained from a clearinghouse when the information satisfies predetermined criteria. More specifically, the clearinghouse receives a copy of the security key from a manufacturer of the secure media device and creates the security code based on the security key.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种包括其中存储有一个或多个安全密钥的安全媒体设备的系统。 安全媒体设备被容纳在连接到电视单元和网络的设备中。 安全的应用环境容纳在设备中，其中每个安全应用环境在操作上彼此隔离。 只有信息包含与安全媒体设备中的安全密钥相对应的安全码时，安全应用环境才能接收和处理通过网络发送的信息。 当信息满足预定标准时，从票据交换所获取证券代码。 更具体地，票据交换所从安全媒体设备的制造商接收安全密钥的副本，并基于安全密钥创建安全密码。

公开(公告)号：US20110145808A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12638804

申请日：2009-12-15

Applicant: Dale Llewelyn Mountain ,  Jonathan A. Capless

Inventor： Dale Llewelyn Mountain ,  Jonathan A. Capless

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6375 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for interacting with scheduling data and primary data. A content receiver may receive scheduling data and extract, from the scheduling data, a time at which primary data is available. The content receiver may enter a de-powered state until the time, at which point it powers up. The content receiver may receive the primary data at the time and process it as necessary. Following processing, the content receiver may again power down.

Abstract translation: 用于与调度数据和主数据进行交互的方法，系统和装置。 内容接收器可以接收调度数据，并从调度数据中提取主数据可用的时间。 内容接收器可以进入去激活状态，直到该时间被加电为止。 内容接收者可以在此时接收主要数据，并根据需要进行处理。 在处理之后，内容接收器可能再次断电。

公开(公告)号：US20110061082A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12875722

申请日：2010-09-03

Applicant: Sohee Heo ,  Daesuk Park

Inventor： Sohee Heo ,  Daesuk Park

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/123 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F8/658 ,  G06F8/70 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/25858 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: A method of updating dedicated firmwares of a plurality of content providers in a network TV system is provided. A user interface allows easy and intuitive control of the update so that the firmwares according to the content providers can be updated in accordance with a user's desired order and type on the network.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在网络TV系统中更新多个内容提供商的专用固件的方法。 用户界面允许对更新的容易和直观的控制，使得可以根据用户在网络上的期望顺序和类型来更新根据内容提供商的固件。

公开(公告)号：US20110022643A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12509401

申请日：2009-07-24

Applicant: Julien Jalon ,  Pierre d'Herbemont ,  Jean-Pierre Ciudad

Inventor： Julien Jalon ,  Pierre d'Herbemont ,  Jean-Pierre Ciudad

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/53 ,  H04N21/818 ,  H04N21/8193

Abstract: A sandboxed process is initiated in response to a request for a preview of dynamic media content. A stream of frames is generated in a preview specific format by a plug-in that executes within the sandboxed process. The stream of frames is provided as the preview of the dynamic media content, where the preview is viewable on a display screen.

Abstract translation: 响应于对动态媒体内容的预览的请求而启动沙盒进程。 通过在沙盒进程中执行的插件以预览特定格式生成帧流。 提供帧的流作为动态媒体内容的预览，其中可以在显示屏幕上观看预览。

公开(公告)号：US07865922B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US09835991

申请日：2001-04-16

Applicant: Robert A. Unger

Inventor： Robert A. Unger

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4586 ,  H04H20/426 ,  H04H60/25 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N21/818 ,  Y02D70/20

Abstract: Broadcast receivers operate in a power-saving standby mode while retaining the ability to receive broadcast program, software, and firmware updates. The most power hungry circuits are deprived of power in the standby mode using a wake-up switch controlled by an update sensor that actively monitors the broadcast channel in the standby mode. If the receiver receives an update-pending indication while in the standby mode, then the wake-up switch provides power to those components needed to receive the update without indicating a power-on condition to the user.

Abstract translation: 广播接收机工作在省电待机模式，同时保留接收广播节目，软件和固件更新的能力。 功耗最大的电路在待机模式下使用由更新传感器控制的唤醒开关，在待机模式下主动监视广播信道而被剥夺电力。 如果接收器在待机模式下接收到更新挂起的指示，则唤醒开关向接收更新所需的组件提供电源，而不向用户指示开机状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100313236A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12573526

申请日：2009-10-05

Applicant: Albert Straub

Inventor： Albert Straub

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/27 ,  H04N21/4349 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: It is determined that a substantial portion of set-top terminals connected to a video content network require a software upgrade. In-band video bandwidth (e.g., video-on-demand or switched digital video) is allocated for the software upgrade. The software upgrade is broadcast to the set-top terminals from a carousel in a first remote node of the video content network, via the allocated in-band video bandwidth, until a predetermined number of the set-top terminals have received the software upgrade. Subsequent to the predetermined number of set-top terminals receiving the software upgrade, the in-band video bandwidth is de-allocated and the software upgrade is made available out-of-band to the remaining portion of the set-top terminals, via individual sessions with an application server in a second remote node of the video content network. An exemplary system, which can implement the method, includes a controller, a dynamic bandwidth allocation device, the carousel, and the application server.

Abstract translation: 确定连接到视频内容网络的大部分机顶终端需要软件升级。 分配用于软件升级的带内视频带宽（例如，视频点播或交换数字视频）。 软件升级通过分配的带内视频带宽从视频内容网络的第一远程节点的转盘广播到机顶终端，直到预定数量的机顶终端已经接收到软件升级。 在接收到软件升级的预定数量的机顶终端之后，带内视频带宽被去分配，并且软件升级通过个人到机顶终端的剩余部分在带外可用 与视频内容网络的第二远程节点中的应用服务器的会话。 可以实现该方法的示例性系统包括控制器，动态带宽分配设备，轮播和应用服务器。

公开(公告)号：US20100299715A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12621999

申请日：2009-11-19

Applicant: Louis P. Slothouber ,  Aaron Ye ,  Allan V. Kotmel, JR. ,  Marco J. Brown

Inventor： Louis P. Slothouber ,  Aaron Ye ,  Allan V. Kotmel, JR. ,  Marco J. Brown

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4349 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for dynamically creating and inserting an application into an MPEG program transport stream. The application may be subsequently run on a customer premises equipment (CPE) device to effect switching between content streams for presentation to viewers based on other available data, such as targeting information.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了用于将应用程序动态创建和插入到MPEG节目传输流中的方法和系统。 该应用可以随后在客户驻地设备（CPE）设备上运行，以实现基于其他可用数据（例如定位信息）的观看者呈现给内容流的内容流之间的切换。

公开(公告)号：US07827587B1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US08459521

申请日：1995-06-02

Applicant: John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

Inventor： John Christopher Harvey ,  James William Cuddihy

IPC: H04N7/00 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N11/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/4432 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/818

Abstract: A unified system of programming communication. The system encompasses the prior art (television, radio, broadcast hardcopy, computer communications, etc.) and new user specific mass media. Within the unified system, parallel processing computer systems, each having an input (e.g., 77) controlling a plurality of computers (e.g., 205), generate and output user information at receiver stations. Under broadcast control, local computers (73, 205), combine user information selectively into prior art communications to exhibit personalized mass media programming at video monitors (202), speakers (263), printers (221), etc. At intermediate transmission stations (e.g., cable television stations), signals in network broadcasts and from local inputs (74, 77, 97, 98) cause control processors (71) and computers (73) to selectively automate connection and operation of receivers (53), recorder/players (76), computers (73), generators (82), strippers (81), etc. At receiver stations, signals in received transmissions and from local inputs (225, 218, 22) cause control processors (200) and computers (205) to automate connection and operation of converters (201), tuners (215), decryptors (224), recorder/players (217), computers (205), furnaces (206), etc. Processors (71, 200) meter and monitor availability and usage of programming.