Multi-source assisted content delivering system

    公开(公告)号:US09258611B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US14657824

    申请日:2015-03-13

    Inventor: Mi Chen

    Abstract: While receiving content from a source via a first connection, a receiver determines the connection is interrupted, selects an alternative source, and continues to receive the content from the alternative source via a second connection. In some implementations, the alternative source may be a server. In implementations, the alternative source may be additional receivers configured in a peer-to-peer arrangement. In various implementations, after the receiver determines that the first connection is interrupted, the receiver may utilize the second connection until finished receiving the content, continue receiving the content utilizing the first connection once no longer interrupted, or determine that the second connection is interrupted and select an additional alternative source to continue receiving the content from via a third connection. In one or more implementations, various components of the broadcast system may assist the receiver in continuing to receive the content from the alternative source via the second connection.

    Home automation communications
    373.
    发明授权
    Home automation communications 有权
    家庭自动化通信

    公开(公告)号:US09247409B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-26

    申请号:US14100543

    申请日:2013-12-09

    Abstract: A system mobile computing device is at a first geographic location different from a second geographic location of a customer premises. The mobile computing device is configured to receive from the customer premises information including data indicating a status of the customer premises and an identifier for the customer premises. The device is further configured to receive user input to place an emergency call concerning the customer premises, to provide the identifier for the customer premises to a data store as part of a query for a location of the customer premises; to receive a response to the query including the second location, and send a request for a public safety answering point (PSAP) to request emergency services at the second location.

    Abstract translation: 系统移动计算设备处于与客户驻地的第二地理位置不同的第一地理位置处。 移动计算设备被配置为从客户驻地接收包括指示客户驻地的状态的数据和客户驻地的标识符的信息。 所述设备还被配置为接收用户输入以发出关于所述客户驻地的紧急呼叫,以将所述客户驻地的标识符作为对所述客户驻地位置的查询的一部分提供给数据存储; 接收对包括第二位置的查询的响应,并且发送对公共安全应答点(PSAP)的请求以在第二位置请求紧急服务。

    Use of television satellite signals to determine location
    374.
    发明授权
    Use of television satellite signals to determine location 有权
    使用电视卫星信号来确定位置

    公开(公告)号:US09231718B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US13962198

    申请日:2013-08-08

    Abstract: Various arrangements are directed to locating a television receiver. Multiple tuners of the television receiver may be simultaneously tuned to different television distribution satellites to receive timing signals. Using these timing signals, the location of the television receiver may be determined Based on a comparison between a stored, expected location of the television receiver and the determined location, the functionality of the television receiver may be adjusted.

    Abstract translation: 各种布置旨在定位电视接收机。 可以将电视接收机的多个调谐器同时调谐到不同的电视分配卫星以接收定时信号。 使用这些定时信号,可以确定电视接收机的位置。基于电视接收机的存储的预期位置与所确定的位置之间的比较,可以调整电视接收机的功能。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIEWER-INCENTIVIZED TARGETED COMMERCIALS
    375.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIEWER-INCENTIVIZED TARGETED COMMERCIALS 有权
    观察员激励的商品的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150358688A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14297322

    申请日:2014-06-05

    Inventor: David Kummer

    Abstract: Various arrangements, including systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable mediums for incentivizing content viewer feedback are detailed herein. In some embodiments, a first television program with at least one commercial break is output. At least one television commercial for presentation during a first commercial break may be output. For the at least one television commercial, a rating from a viewer may be received. An incentive value determined based on at least the rating of the at least one commercial may be calculated. A second duration may be selected from a group comprising a first duration and a second duration based on the calculated incentive value, wherein the second duration is shorter than the first duration. A second commercial break of the selected second duration may be output.

    Abstract translation: 本文详细介绍了各种布置,包括用于激励内容观看者反馈的系统,方法,设备和计算机可读介质。 在一些实施例中,输出具有至少一个商业中断的第一电视节目。 可以输出在第一次商业中断期间呈现的至少一个电视广告。 对于至少一个电视广告,可以接收来自观看者的评分。 可以计算至少基于至少一个广告的评级确定的激励价值。 可以基于所计算的激励值从包括第一持续时间和第二持续时间的组中选择第二持续时间,其中第二持续时间短于第一持续时间。 可以输出所选择的第二持续时间的第二商业中断。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIEWER DECISION-BASED TARGETED COMMERCIALS
    376.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIEWER DECISION-BASED TARGETED COMMERCIALS 有权
    基于决策的指定商业的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150358687A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14297279

    申请日:2014-06-05

    Inventor: David Kummer

    Abstract: Various arrangements for targeting advertising to a television viewer are presented. A user interface may be output for presentation that permits the television viewer to select from among a plurality of advertising options. One or more selections may be received from the television viewer from among the plurality of advertising options. A television program may be output for presentation to the television viewer. One or more commercials may be selected that match the one or more selections from among the plurality of advertising options. The one or more commercials that match the one or more selections from among the plurality of advertising options may be output for presentation during a first commercial break in the television program.

    Abstract translation: 呈现了将广告定位到电视观众的各种安排。 输出用户界面用于呈现,其允许电视观看者从多个广告选项中进行选择。 可以从多个广告选项中从电视观看者接收一个或多个选择。 可以输出电视节目以呈现给电视观看者。 可以选择与多个广告选项中的一个或多个选择相匹配的一个或多个广告。 可以输出与多个广告选项中的一个或多个选择相匹配的一个或多个广告,以便在电视节目中的第一个商业中断期间进行呈现。

    Automatically recording supplemental content
    377.
    发明授权
    Automatically recording supplemental content 有权
    自动录制补充内容

    公开(公告)号:US09191694B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-17

    申请号:US13888012

    申请日:2013-05-06

    Abstract: A content provider transmits instructions to a content receiver to record multiple instances of content. The instances of content are included in the same frequency band of a broadcast transmitted by the content provider via a first communication link and scrambled utilizing the same control word. The content provider determines to supplement the multiple instances of content and transmits an instruction to record a supplemental instance of content from a second content provider via a second communication link. The content receiver receives the instructions and accordingly receives, descrambles, and stores the multiple instances of content and the supplemental instance of content. In some implementations, the first communication link may be a satellite communication link and the second communication link may be a different type of communication link such as a terrestrial broadcast communication link and/or an Internet protocol communication link.

    Abstract translation: 内容提供商向内容接收者发送指令以记录多个内容实例。 内容的实例被包含在由内容提供商经由第一通信链路发送的广播的相同频带中,并且利用相同的控制字加扰。 内容提供商确定补充内容的多个实例,并且经由第二通信链路发送用于从第二内容提供商记录内容的补充实例的指令。 内容接收器接收指令,从而接收,解扰并存储内容的多个实例和内容的补充实例。 在一些实现中,第一通信链路可以是卫星通信链路,并且第二通信链路可以是诸如地面广播通信链路和/或因特网协议通信链路的不同类型的通信链路。

    Testing apparatus for an electrical outlet
    380.
    发明授权
    Testing apparatus for an electrical outlet 有权
    电源插座测试装置

    公开(公告)号:US09170294B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-27

    申请号:US13924344

    申请日:2013-06-21

    Inventor: Kirk Lenzie

    CPC classification number: G01R31/041

    Abstract: A testing apparatus compatible with an electrical outlet is presented here. The outlet has a line socket designated for a line voltage conductor, a neutral socket designated for a neutral voltage conductor, and a ground socket designated for a ground voltage conductor. The testing apparatus includes a housing, a plug interface having an electrically conductive ground prong configured to mate with the ground socket, a first indicator lamp having a first terminal electrically coupled to the ground prong, and an electrically conductive lead extending from the housing. The conductive lead has a proximal end electrically coupled to the second terminal of the indicator lamp, and a distal end terminated with an electrically conductive connector. The indicator lamp is activated in response to a voltage differential between the ground prong and the electrically conductive connector.

    Abstract translation: 这里介绍了与电源插座兼容的测试设备。 插座具有线路插座,用于线路电压导体,中性插座,指定为中性电压导体,接地插座用于接地电压导体。 测试装置包括壳体,插头接口,其具有被配置为与接地插座配合的导电接地插脚,第一指示灯,其具有电耦合到接地插脚的第一端子以及从壳体延伸的导电引线。 导电引线具有电连接到指示灯的第二端子的近端,以及以导电连接器端接的远端。 指示灯响应于接地插脚和导电连接器之间的电压差而被激活。

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