Video system and remote control with touch interface for supplemental content display
    381.
    发明授权
    Video system and remote control with touch interface for supplemental content display 有权
    视频系统和带触摸界面的遥控器,用于补充内容显示

    公开(公告)号:US09232167B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US12535224

    申请日:2009-08-04

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of operating a remote control system having a touch interface. The method comprises receiving a user input through the touch interface, generating a control communication corresponding to the user input and transferring the control communication from a communication transceiver to remotely control a display of content on a video display system, receiving into the communication transceiver supplemental content for display on the touch interface, and displaying the supplemental content on the touch interface while the video display system displays the content.

    Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种操作具有触摸界面的遥控系统的方法。 该方法包括:通过触摸界面接收用户输入,产生对应于用户输入的控制通信,并从通信收发器传送控制通信,以远程控制视频显示系统上的内容的显示,接收到通信收发器补充内容 用于在触摸界面上显示,并且在视频显示系统显示内容的同时在触摸界面上显示补充内容。

    Use of television satellite signals to determine location
    382.
    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
    383.
    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
    384.
    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。

    Controlling access to copies of media content by a client device
    385.
    发明授权
    Controlling access to copies of media content by a client device 有权
    控制客户端设备访问媒体内容的副本

    公开(公告)号:US09203816B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-01

    申请号:US12554730

    申请日:2009-09-04

    Abstract: A key server for controlling access of a client device to a subset of different quality copies of media content to be delivered over a network to the client device. In one embodiment, a key server receives a request for playback permission of media content by a client device, and applies a set of one or more business rules to determine which copies of the media content, if any, can be played by the client device, and allows access to a subset of the copies that can be played back by the client device and restricts access to the copies that are not part of the subset.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制客户端设备访问要通过网络传递到客户端设备的媒体内容的不同质量副本的子集的密钥服务器。 在一个实施例中,密钥服务器接收客户端设备对媒体内容的播放许可的请求,并且应用一组一个或多个业务规则来确定媒体内容的哪些副本(如果有的话)可以被客户端设备播放 ,并允许访问可由客户端设备回放的副本的子集,并限制对不属于子集的副本的访问。

    Testing apparatus for an electrical outlet
    388.
    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。

    Fast channel change from electronic programming guide
    389.
    发明授权
    Fast channel change from electronic programming guide 有权
    从电子节目指南快速改变频道

    公开(公告)号:US09161090B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US13839220

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: Arrangements for preparing a television channel for presentation are presented. A set of one or more tuners that are idle may be identified. Being idle may correspond to not being used to receive any television channel data for presentation or recording. An electronic programming guide that indicates programming may be output for presentation. One or more television channels may be selected for preparation. The television channels may be selected based at least in part on one or more electronic programming guide operations and/or prior to receiving user input selecting a television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation. Each of the television channels may be prepared for presentation by tuning, by each tuner, to the one or more television channels prior to receiving the user input selecting the television channel of the television channels for presentation.

    Abstract translation: 介绍了准备电视频道演示的安排。 可以识别一组空闲的一个或多个调谐器。 空闲可能对应于不被用于接收用于呈现或记录的任何电视频道数据。 可以输出指示编程的电子编程指南以供呈现。 可以选择一个或多个电视频道进行准备。 可以至少部分地基于一个或多个电子节目指南操作和/或在接收选择一个或多个电视频道的电视频道以供呈现的用户输入之前选择电视频道。 每个电视频道可以在接收到选择用于呈现的电视频道的电视频道的用户输入之前通过每个调谐器调谐到一个或多个电视频道来准备呈现。

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