公开(公告)号：US09602881B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14995689

申请日：2016-01-14

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Gregory Greene

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4858

Abstract: Media device systems and methods are operable to generate mosaic video formats that are each configured to generate corresponding mosaic videos that present video content in video tiles. An exemplary embodiment receives a selection of one of a plurality of mosaic video templates, receives a specification of a video mosaic name, and generates a mosaic video format. The generated mosaic video format is identified by the specified video mosaic name, and comprises the video tile location information and video size information for each of the video tiles defined by the selected mosaic video template.

公开(公告)号：US20170078443A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15363686

申请日：2016-11-29

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Christopher B. Tirpak

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04L67/327 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L51/10 ,  H04L51/16 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04L65/4069 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04N1/00408 ,  H04N1/00501 ,  H04N21/23109 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/4884 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for organizing media content are provided. One method includes receiving a request, via a user interface presented to a user, to compile a requested plurality of episodes of a selected media content. The availability of the requested plurality of episodes are determined from at least two types of media content sources. The requested plurality of episodes are then compiled (e.g., recorded via a digital video recorder or located within a streaming service). A user interface is then presented to the user, including a series-order arrangement of the requested plurality of episodes.

Abstract translation: 提供了组织媒体内容的方法，系统和设备。 一种方法包括通过呈现给用户的用户界面来接收请求，以编译所选择的媒体内容的所请求的多个剧集。 从至少两种类型的媒体内容源确定所请求的多个剧集的可用性。 然后编译所请求的多个剧集（例如，经由数字录像机记录或位于流媒体服务内）。 然后，向用户呈现用户界面，包括所请求的多个剧集的串联顺序排列。

公开(公告)号：US09596503B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14886322

申请日：2015-10-19

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Gregory Greene

IPC: H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/4335 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N21/23113 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to manage timers that control recording of media content. An exemplary embodiment compares a retrieved stale timer criteria with a retrieved timer attribute; determines whether the timer is stale based on the comparison of the retrieved timer attribute and the stale timer criteria, wherein the timer is determined to be stale when the media content event identified by the timer will not be recorded because the media content event identified by the timer is not scheduled to be broadcast at a future date; and then automatically deletes the timer in response to determining that the timer is stale.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可操作来管理控制媒体内容记录的定时器。 示例性实施例将检索到的陈旧计时器标准与检索的定时器属性进行比较; 基于所检索的定时器属性和陈旧的定时器标准的比较来确定定时器是否过时，其中当由定时器识别的媒体内容事件将不被记录时，定时器被确定为过时，因为由 定时器未安排在将来的日期播出; 然后自动删除定时器以响应于确定定时器是否过时。

公开(公告)号：US09596428B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14331489

申请日：2014-07-15

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Markus Wayne Jackson

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/458

CPC classification number: H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N2005/44547 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Disclosure is generally directed to a television receiver with multiple inputs, some accepting a local broadcast and some accepting satellite transmissions or transmissions across another network. The television receiver may pass local transmissions through to a display in their original form and at their original frequency, while retuning the display to receive the transmission at its original frequency. The television receiver may also receive, process and provide satellite or other types of programming to the television as necessary. The output of the receiver's modulator may switch back and forth as a user changes between local broadcast and satellite channels. Further, an EPG may be provided that includes information for both programming sources in an integrated fashion.

Abstract translation: 公开通常针对具有多个输入的电视接收机，一些接收本地广播并且一些接收卫星传输或跨另一网络的传输。 电视接收机可以将本地传输通过其原始形式和原始频率的显示器，同时重新调谐显示器以以其原始频率接收传输。 电视接收机还可以根据需要接收，处理并向电视机提供卫星或其他类型的节目。 当用户在本地广播和卫星频道之间改变时，接收机调制器的输出可以来回切换。 此外，可以提供包括以集成方式的两个节目源的信息的EPG。

公开(公告)号：US20170064414A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15351143

申请日：2016-11-14

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Adam Schafer ,  Bradley Wolf

IPC: H04N21/8545 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/8547

CPC classification number: H04N21/8545 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/85 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for enhancing the viewing experience of video content by analyzing the content to determine where enhanced sensory experience events may be appropriate, by identifying devices at the viewing location and devices personal to the viewer that can be controlled to provide an enhanced sensory experience, and by activating those devices in a way that is synchronized with the presentation of the content.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于通过分析内容以确定哪里增强的感官体验事件可能适合的方式和装置，通过识别观看位置处的设备和可被控制的个人设备来提供增强的感觉 经验以及通过与内容呈现同步的方式激活这些设备。

公开(公告)号：US09584871B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14134088

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： David Innes ,  Henry Gregg Martch

IPC: H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/214 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G06F17/28 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/4363

CPC classification number: H04W4/80 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G06F17/289 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L21/0205 ,  G10L21/038 ,  G10L21/10 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04N21/214 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/6156

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for allowing a user with a Smartphone to pair the Smartphone with another Bluetooth device to receive audio that is played to the user over headphones or through speakers on the Smartphone. Further, an audio processing module is used to modify the audio presented to the user, extract closed captioning text to be displayed to the user, find information relevant to the audio to be displayed to the user, and pause audio content sent to the Smartphone when phone calls or other Smartphone interruptions occur.

Abstract translation: 提供的系统和方法用于允许具有智能手机的用户将智能手机与另一蓝牙设备配对，以接收通过耳机或通过智能手机上的扬声器向用户播放的音频。 此外，音频处理模块用于修改呈现给用户的音频，提取要显示给用户的隐藏字幕文本，找到与要显示的用户有关的音频的信息，并且暂停发送到智能手机的音频内容 电话或其他智能手机中断发生。

公开(公告)号：US20170048579A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14826419

申请日：2015-08-14

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Karen Taxier ,  Morgan Kirby

IPC: H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to present an enhanced electronic program guide (EPG). The enhanced EPG comprises a reduced size video, a mini guide, a single channel guide bar, and an optional preview guide bar.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可操作以呈现增强的电子节目指南（EPG）。 增强型EPG包括缩小尺寸的视频，迷你引导，单通道导杆和可选的预览导杆。

公开(公告)号：US09570073B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14542052

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Nathan A. Hale ,  Benjamin Mauser ,  David A. Innes ,  Brad Bylund

IPC: G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/47

CPC classification number: G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a voice control system. The system may include a first apparatus with a processing unit configured to execute a voice recognition module and one or more executable commands, and a receiver coupled to the processing unit and configured to receive a first audio file from a remote control device. The first audio file may include at least one voice command. The first apparatus may further include a communication component coupled to the processing unit and configured to receive programming content, and one or more storage media storing the voice recognition module. The voice recognition module may be configured to convert voice commands into text.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采用语音控制系统的形式。 系统可以包括具有被配置为执行语音识别模块和一个或多个可执行命令的处理单元的第一装置，以及耦合到处理单元并被配置为从远程控制装置接收第一音频文件的接收器。 第一音频文件可以包括至少一个语音命令。 第一装置还可以包括耦合到处理单元并被配置为接收节目内容的通信组件以及存储语音识别模块的一个或多个存储介质。 语音识别模块可以被配置为将语音命令转换为文本。

公开(公告)号：USD778191S1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US29550328

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Designer： Luke VanDuyn ,  Neil T. Marten

公开(公告)号：USD778190S1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US29550325

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Designer： Luke VanDuyn ,  Neil T. Marten