公开(公告)号：US08418217B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US11516291

申请日：2006-09-06

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/25866 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125

Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a media content provider and a media content processing subsystem communicatively coupled to the media content provider by a network. The media content processing subsystem is configured to receive a first media content instance from the media content provider, and receive a second media content instance from at least one other media content processing subsystem connected to the network. At least a portion of the second media content instance is received concurrently with the receipt of the first media content instance. In certain embodiments, the media content processing subsystem is configured to receive the second media content instance without using a tuner.

Abstract translation: 在许多可能的实施例中的一个实施例中，系统包括媒体内容提供商和通过网络与媒体内容提供商通信地耦合的媒体内容处理子系统。 媒体内容处理子系统被配置为从媒体内容提供商接收第一媒体内容实例，并且从连接到网络的至少一个其他媒体内容处理子系统接收第二媒体内容实例。 在接收到第一媒体内容实例的同时接收第二媒体内容实例的至少一部分。 在某些实施例中，媒体内容处理子系统被配置为在不使用调谐器的情况下接收第二媒体内容实例。

公开(公告)号：US20120232999A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13478492

申请日：2012-05-23

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: In an exemplary system, a data store includes at least a subset of media content, media content attribute data associated with the media content, user profile data associated with at least one consumer having access to the media content, advertising content, and content matching data associated with the advertising content. An access module is communicatively coupled to an access device and configured to receive a request sent by the access device, the request being for access to a media content instance included in the media content. A matching module is configured to match at least one advertising content instance included in the advertising content to the media content instance based on the media content attribute data, user profile data, and content matching data. The access module is configured to provide the matched advertising content instance to the access device for user presentation.

Abstract translation: 在示例性系统中，数据存储包括媒体内容的至少一个子集，与媒体内容相关联的媒体内容属性数据，与至少一个消费者相关联的与媒体内容的访问有关的用户简档数据，广告内容和内容匹配数据 与广告内容相关联。 访问模块通信地耦合到接入设备并且被配置为接收由接入设备发送的请求，该请求用于访问媒体内容中包括的媒体内容实例。 匹配模块被配置为基于媒体内容属性数据，用户简档数据和内容匹配数据将包含在广告内容中的至少一个广告内容实例与媒体内容实例相匹配。 访问模块被配置为向匹配的广告内容实例提供用于呈现用户的访问设备。

公开(公告)号：US08230081B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US11931674

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L51/38 ,  H04L51/14 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/36 ,  H04L69/24

Abstract: In an exemplary system, a plurality of access devices comprising at least a first access device and a second access device is selectively and communicatively coupled to a profile management subsystem. The profile management subsystem is configured to maintain profile data representing a feature set of at least one of the plurality of access devices, receive a profile request signal representing a request for profile data corresponding to the second access device from the first access device, and transmit the requested profile data to the first access device in response to the profile request signal. The first access device is configured to transmit content to the second access device in accordance with a feature set represented by the profile data corresponding to the second access device.

Abstract translation: 在示例性系统中，包括至少第一接入设备和第二接入设备的多个接入设备被选择性地和通信地耦合到简档管理子系统。 简档管理子系统被配置为维护表示多个接入设备中的至少一个的特征集的简档数据，从第一接入设备接收表示对应于第二接入设备的简档数据的请求的简档请求信号，并且发送 所述请求的简档数据响应于所述简档请求信号到所述第一访问设备。 第一接入设备被配置为根据由对应于第二接入设备的简档数据表示的特征集向第二接入设备发送内容。

公开(公告)号：US20120097901A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13379048

申请日：2010-06-23

Applicant: Simon Schroedle ,  Hartmut Hibst ,  Brian Roberts ,  Kirill Bramnik ,  Jordan Keith Lampert

Inventor： Simon Schroedle ,  Hartmut Hibst ,  Brian Roberts ,  Kirill Bramnik ,  Jordan Keith Lampert

IPC: H01B1/04 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C04B35/52

CPC classification number: H01M4/5825 ,  C01B25/45 ,  C01B25/455 ,  H01B1/24 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/1315 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  Y02E60/122

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of particles comprising at least one compound according to general formula (I) M1aM2bM3cOoNnFf (I) wherein M1, M2, M3 O, N, F, a, b, c, o, n and f have the following meanings: M1 at least one alkaline metal, M2 at least one transition metal in oxidation state +2, M3 at least one non-metal chosen form S, Se, P, As, Si, Ge and/or B, O oxygen, N nitrogen, F fluorine, a 0.8-4.2, b 0.8-1.9, c 0.8-2.2, o 1.0-8.4, n 0-2.0 and f 0-2.0, wherein a, b, c, o, n and f are chosen to ensure electroneutrality of the compound according to general formula (I), and carbon, comprising at least the following steps: (A) providing an essentially aqueous mixture comprising at least one compound comprising M1, at least one compound comprising M2 having at least partially an oxidation state higher than +2, optionally at least one compound comprising M3, at least one compound comprising N, if present, and/or at least one compound comprising F, if present, at least one polysaccharide comprising glucose having a molecular weight M of at least 50000 g/mol as carbon precursor and at least one reducing agent, (B) drying the mixture provided in step (A), in order to obtain a solid particle and (C) calcining the solid particle obtained from step (B) at a temperature of 300 to 950° C.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种制备颗粒的方法，所述颗粒包含至少一种根据通式（I）的M1aM2bM3cOoNnFf（I）的化合物，其中M1，M2，M3O，N，F，a，b，c，o，n和 f具有以下含义：M1至少一种碱金属，M2至少一种氧化态过渡金属+2，M3至少一种非金属选择形式S，Se，P，As，Si，Ge和/或B， O氧，N氮，F氟，0.8-4.2，b 0.8-1.9，c 0.8-2.2，o 1.0-8.4，n 0-2.0和f 0-2.0，其中a，b，c，o，n和 选择f以确保根据通式（I）的化合物和至少包括以下步骤的碳的电中性：（A）提供基本上含水的混合物，其包含至少一种包含M1的化合物，至少一种包含M2的化合物，其包含具有 至少部分地高于+2的氧化态，任选地至少一种包含M3的化合物，至少一种包含N的化合物（如果存在）和/或至少一种包含F的化合物 送出至少一种包含分子量M至少为50000g / mol的葡萄糖作为碳前体和至少一种还原剂的至少一种多糖，（B）干燥步骤（A）中提供的混合物，以获得固体颗粒 和（C）在300-950℃的温度下煅烧由步骤（B）得到的固体颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US08028313B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11614604

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a media content processing subsystem configured to provide at least a portion of a linear program guide to a display for presentation to a user. The linear program guide includes a list of media content carriers and associated media content instances, and an endpoint located at one end of the list. The media content carriers and the endpoint are navigable by the user, and the endpoint is associated with at least one selectable navigation tool for navigating within the linear program guide. In certain embodiments, the selectable navigation tool includes a selectable shortcut to a predefined location within the linear program guide.

Abstract translation: 在许多可能的实施例中的一个实施例中，系统包括媒体内容处理子系统，其被配置为向显示器提供线性节目指南的至少一部分以呈现给用户。 线性节目指南包括媒体内容载体和相关联的媒体内容实例的列表，以及位于列表的一端的端点。 媒体内容载体和端点可由用户导航，并且端点与至少一个可选导航工具相关联，用于在线性节目指南内导航。 在某些实施例中，可选导航工具包括到线性节目指南内的预定义位置的可选快捷方式。

公开(公告)号：US20110028221A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12904094

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  Y10S707/951

Abstract: An exemplary method includes a media program scheduling facility 1) retrieving data associated with a fantasy game, the data representing players of interest engaged in a real-life competitive activity that forms a basis for the fantasy game, 2) determining, based on the data representing the players of interest and on media program listing data associated with a plurality of media programs, one or more of the media programs that are associated with the players of interest, and 3) providing a scheduling screen for display, the scheduling screen containing listing information for each of the one or more media programs determined to be associated with the players of interest. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性方法包括媒体节目安排设施1）检索与幻想游戏相关联的数据，代表参与现实生活中竞争活动的玩家的数据，形成幻想游戏的基础; 2）基于数据 代表感兴趣的玩家和媒体节目列出与多个媒体节目相关联的数据，与感兴趣的玩家相关联的一个或多个媒体节目，以及3）提供用于显示的调度屏幕，包含列表的调度屏幕 确定与感兴趣的玩家相关联的一个或多个媒体节目中的每一个的信息。 还公开了相应的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100107099A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12258691

申请日：2008-10-27

Applicant: Kristopher T. Frazier ,  Brian Roberts ,  George M. Higa

Inventor： Kristopher T. Frazier ,  Brian Roberts ,  George M. Higa

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101

Abstract: In certain exemplary embodiments, data representative of a proximity heuristic specifying a plurality of levels of an object detection zone associated with a display screen is maintained, an object is detected within the object detection zone, one of the levels is selected based on at least one attribute of the object, and an action associated with the selected level is performed. In certain examples, the action includes modifying a graphical user interface view displayed on the display screen.

Abstract translation: 在某些示例性实施例中，维护表示指示与显示屏幕相关联的对象检测区域的多个级别的邻近启发式的数据，在对象检测区域内检测对象，基于至少一个 对象的属性以及与所选择的级别相关联的动作被执行。 在某些示例中，该动作包括修改显示在显示屏幕上的图形用户界面视图。

公开(公告)号：US20100083190A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12242213

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Donald Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Kristopher T. Frazier

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Donald Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Kristopher T. Frazier

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: In certain embodiments, an object touch is detected on a touch screen display, a touch gesture interface is displayed on the touch screen display in response to the object touch, a touch gesture is detected on the touch screen display, and an action is performed based on the touch gesture. In certain embodiments, the touch gesture includes a directional touch gesture in a direction away from a position of the object touch on a surface of the touch screen display. In certain embodiments, the touch gesture interface includes a plurality of selectable options, and the action includes one of navigating through the selectable options and selecting one of the selectable options.

Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中，在触摸屏显示器上检测到物体触摸，响应于对象触摸在触摸屏显示器上显示触摸手势界面，在触摸屏显示器上检测到触摸手势，并且基于 在触摸手势上。 在某些实施例中，触摸手势包括在触摸屏显示器的表面上远离对象触摸的位置的方向上的定向触摸手势。 在某些实施例中，触摸手势界面包括多个可选择的选项，并且动作包括导航可选择选项之一并且选择可选择的选项之一。

公开(公告)号：US20100080412A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12242840

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts

Inventor： Shadman Zafar ,  Brian Roberts

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06T11/203 ,  G06T11/206 ,  G06T11/40 ,  H04L43/065

Abstract: An exemplary method includes generating a graphic configured to represent a strength of communication between a user and another user and modifying the graphic based on at least one factor associated with one or more communications between the users. An exemplary system includes a storage facility configured to maintain data associated with a strength of communication between a user and another user and a strength of communication facility configured to generate a graphic configured to graphically represent the strength of communication in accordance with the data. The strength of communication facility is further configured to modify the graphic based on a change in at least one factor associated with one or more communications between the users.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括生成被配置为表示用户与另一用户之间的通信强度并且基于与用户之间的一个或多个通信相关联的至少一个因素来修改图形的图形。 示例性系统包括被配置为保持与用户与另一用户之间的通信强度相关联的数据的存储设备以及被配置为生成被配置为以图形方式表示根据该数据的通信强度的通信设施的强度。 通信设施的强度还被配置为基于与用户之间的一个或多个通信相关联的至少一个因素的变化来修改图形。

公开(公告)号：US20090164906A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11959939

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a media content processing subsystem configured to provide a program guide graphical user interface having at least a first viewing pane and a second viewing pane to a display for presentation to a user, provide a selector object within the first viewing pane, and provide a list of content channels within the first viewing pane. When one content channel of the list of content channels is located within the selector object, the media content processing subsystem is further configured to provide within the second viewing pane a vertically oriented time axis and a vertically oriented list of at least one media content instance entry corresponding to at least one media content instance available via the one content channel during a time period represented by the time axis.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性系统包括：媒体内容处理子系统，被配置为提供具有至少第一观看窗格和第二观看窗格的节目指南图形用户界面到显示器以呈现给用户，在第一观看窗格内提供选择器对象，以及 提供第一个查看窗格内的内容频道列表。 当内容频道列表的一个内容频道位于选择对象内时，媒体内容处理子系统还被配置为在第二观看窗格内提供垂直定向的时间轴和至少一个媒体内容实例条目的垂直定向的列表 对应于在由时间轴表示的时间段期间经由一个内容信道可用的至少一个媒体内容实例。