公开(公告)号：US20100159855A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12340518

申请日：2008-12-19

Applicant: Robert Hardacker ,  Kenichi Kawasaki

Inventor： Robert Hardacker ,  Kenichi Kawasaki

IPC: H04B1/04

CPC classification number: H04B1/0475 ,  H03F1/3241 ,  H04B2001/0425

Abstract: Techniques for sending and receiving signals include pre-distorting signals before transmission across a communication path. The signals are pre-distorted as a function of a distortion on the communication path. In one embodiments, transmitter a broadcasts to receiver b and there is also a transmitter b broadcasting to receiver a. This return channel enables both transmitters a and b to have a priori information regarding the transmission medium and path the signal takes. In this way, the nature of the distortion or interference is known to the transmitter, therefore, it pre-distorts the transmitted signal to compensate for the receiver exceeding its capabilities in recovering signal.

Abstract translation: 用于发送和接收信号的技术包括在通过通信路径传输之前的预失真信号。 信号作为通信路径上的失真的函数被预失真。 在一个实施例中，发射机a广播到接收机b，还有一个发射机b广播到接收机a。 这个返回信道使得发射机a和b能够具有关于传输介质和信号所采用的路径的先验信息。 以这种方式，发射机已知失真或干扰的性质，因此，它预先歪曲传输的信号，以补偿接收机超过恢复信号的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20100134696A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12699281

申请日：2010-02-03

Applicant: Mark Champion ,  Robert Allan Unger ,  Robert Hardacker

Inventor： Mark Champion ,  Robert Allan Unger ,  Robert Hardacker

IPC: H04N5/38 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G09G5/006 ,  G09G2370/045 ,  G09G2370/047 ,  G09G2370/10 ,  G09G2370/12 ,  G09G2370/16 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/43637

Abstract: A transmit digital processing system for wireless transmission of HDMI and/or DVI data using an FPGA. The FPGA converts the data into two data streams and includes a front end component multiplexing video data with control data. A complementary receive FPGA is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用FPGA无线传输HDMI和/或DVI数据的传输数字处理系统。 FPGA将数据转换为两个数据流，并包括前端组件将视频数据与控制数据进行多路复用。 还公开了一种互补的接收FPGA。

公开(公告)号：US07598923B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-06

申请号：US11419609

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: Robert Hardacker ,  Robert Unger

Inventor： Robert Hardacker ,  Robert Unger

IPC: H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01P1/042

Abstract: To achieve ultra-high bandwidth data transmission according to embodiments of the invention, a plurality of parallel 60 GHz band frequency signals traveling in substantially parallel paths is employed. A connector or housing includes a plurality of metallized, grounded shells or chambers having antenna pairs that are embedded therein. There is no physical contact between the transmitter and receiver antennas. Instead, the metallized, grounded connector chambers provide isolation between adjacent radio links which all operate on the same frequency.

Abstract translation: 为了实现根据本发明的实施例的超高带宽数据传输，采用基本上平行路径行进的多个平行的60GHz频带频率信号。 连接器或壳体包括多个金属化，接地的壳或具有嵌入其中的天线对的室。 发射机和接收机天线之间没有物理接触。 相反，金属化的接地连接器室提供了在相同频率上工作的相邻无线电链路之间的隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20080231762A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11970858

申请日：2008-01-08

Applicant: Robert Hardacker ,  Rolf Toft ,  Ryuichi Iwamura

Inventor： Robert Hardacker ,  Rolf Toft ,  Ryuichi Iwamura

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4108 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/8186 ,  H04N2005/4408 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A remote control device includes one or more mode buttons which, when manipulated, cause plural controlled devices to assume preset configurations. HDMI CEC can be used to convey device ID information to the TV, which can then access the Internet using the ID information and receive back device control information which can be communicated to the remote to enable the remote to control the device.

Abstract translation: 遥控装置包括一个或多个模式按钮，当被操纵时，使多个受控装置呈现预设配置。 HDMI CEC可用于将设备ID信息传送到电视机，然后可以使用ID信息访问互联网，并接收可以传送到远程设备的设备控制信息，以使遥控器能够控制设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080229357A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11686775

申请日：2007-03-15

Applicant: Brant Candelore ,  Chris Read ,  Robert Hardacker

Inventor： Brant Candelore ,  Chris Read ,  Robert Hardacker

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N5/147 ,  G06F16/783 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/28

Abstract: Apparatus for identifying video content includes a scene detector to detect a plurality of consecutive scenes in the video content. The video content may include a video program and an advertisement contained within the video program. A timer determines a plurality of scene lengths for each of the plurality of consecutive scenes. A content identifier provides the plurality of scene lengths to a comparator that compares the plurality of scene lengths to a database having a plurality of video content items to identify the video program. The database includes an ordered plurality of previously determined scene lengths for each item of video content in the database. The content identifier receives an identification of the video content from the comparator. The content identifier may further receive information related to a position of the plurality of scene lengths within the ordered plurality of previously determined scene lengths for the identified video content.

Abstract translation: 用于识别视频内容的装置包括用于检测视频内容中的多个连续场景的场景检测器。 视频内容可以包括视频节目和包含在视频节目内的广告。 定时器确定多个连续场景中的每一个的多个场景长度。 内容标识符将多个场景长度提供给将多个场景长度与具有多个视频内容项目的数据库进行比较的比较器，以识别视频节目。 该数据库包括数据库中每个视频内容项目的有序多个先前确定的场景长度。 内容标识符从比较器接收视频内容的标识。 内容标识符还可以接收与所识别的视频内容的预定多个先前确定的场景长度内的多个场景长度的位置有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080103976A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11591342

申请日：2006-11-01

Applicant: Christopher J. Read ,  Robert Hardacker

Inventor： Christopher J. Read ,  Robert Hardacker

IPC: G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10

Abstract: A method of playing back content based on digital rights management (DRM) between a portable storage and a device and a portable storage for the same are provided. The method of playing back content using a portable storage includes requesting the portable storage to transmit a right to play back content protected through digital rights management (DRM), receiving the right to play back the content protected through DRM from the portable storage, and informing the portable storage of completion of the playback when a playback of the content protected through DRM using the right is completed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于便携式存储器和设备之间的数字版权管理（DRM）和用于其的便携式存储器来回放内容的方法。 使用便携式存储器回放内容的方法包括请求便携式存储器发送通过数字版权管理（DRM）保护的内容的权利，接收通过DRM保护的内容从便携式存储器播放的权利，以及通知 当通过DRM保护的内容的播放完成时，完成播放的便携式存储完成。

公开(公告)号：US07228154B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US11215463

申请日：2005-08-30

Applicant: Mark Champion ,  Robert Allan Unger ,  Robert Hardacker

Inventor： Mark Champion ,  Robert Allan Unger ,  Robert Hardacker

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: G09G5/006 ,  G09G2370/045 ,  G09G2370/047 ,  G09G2370/10 ,  G09G2370/12 ,  G09G2370/16 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/43637

Abstract: A transmit digital processing system for wireless transmission of HDMI and/or DVI data using an FPGA. The FPGA converts the data into two data streams and includes a front end component multiplexing video data with control data. A complementary receive FPGA is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用FPGA无线传输HDMI和/或DVI数据的传输数字处理系统。 FPGA将数据转换为两个数据流，并包括前端组件将视频数据与控制数据进行多路复用。 还公开了一种互补的接收FPGA。

公开(公告)号：US09996612B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US11835954

申请日：2007-08-08

Applicant: Brant Candelore ,  Robert Hardacker ,  Christopher Jensen Read

Inventor： Brant Candelore ,  Robert Hardacker ,  Christopher Jensen Read

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/845 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N9/804

CPC classification number: G06F17/30758 ,  G06F17/30743 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/4398 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8106 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Herein, a display device, system and method are described for identifying digital content through comparison of one or more audio thumbnails when the digital content is provided without metadata. According to one embodiment, a display device comprises a display, audio conversion logic and a transceiver. The audio conversion logic is adapted to produce one or more audio thumbnails, which are compact representations of a snippet of audio from that incoming digital content without the metadata. The transceiver is adapted to transmit the one or more audio thumbnails in order to (i) retrieve metadata associated with the digital content from an external source separate from a source of the digital content and (ii) display information provided by the metadata on the display.

公开(公告)号：US08896764B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US11717324

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Robert Hardacker ,  Steven Richman

Inventor： Robert Hardacker ,  Steven Richman

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/414

CPC classification number: H04N21/42226 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42208 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/8186 ,  H04N2005/4435 ,  H04N2005/4437

Abstract: A system and method for effectively performing a remote control configuration procedure includes a settop box that receives electronic programming from a program source and a television that is configured to reproduce the electronic programming. A remote control device controls various functionalities of the television over an RC-TV communications link. The remote control configuration procedure is coordinated by the television and a configuration server to allow the remote control device to also control various functionalities of the settop box over an RC-STB communication link. The television and the configuration server support a user-friendly interactive procedure to automatically determine and provide certain settop-box control information for adding appropriate settop-box control functions to the remote control device during the remote control configuration procedure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于有效执行远程控制配置过程的系统和方法，包括从程序源接收电子节目的机顶盒和被配置为再现电子节目的电视机。 遥控装置通过RC-TV通信链路控制电视的各种功能。 远程控制配置过程由电视机和配置服务器协调，以允许遥控设备还通过RC-STB通信链路来控制机顶盒的各种功能。 电视和配置服务器支持用户友好的交互过程，以在远程控制配置过程期间自动确定和提供某些机顶盒控制信息，以便在远程控制设备中添加适当的机顶盒控制功能。

公开(公告)号：US08880113B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13304283

申请日：2011-11-23

Applicant: Robert Hardacker ,  James Milne ,  Robert A. Unger

Inventor： Robert Hardacker ,  James Milne ,  Robert A. Unger

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04W52/42

CPC classification number: H04W52/42 ,  H04W52/245

Abstract: The return channel in a multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) communication system is used to provide signal information on an individual-channel basis. In one embodiment, in a controlled factory environment, this information may be used to incrementing up or down the variable gain amplifier and/or the power amplifier of a MIMO transmitter and/or receiver so as to generate a default signal power offset to be used during normal operation. Thereafter, such signal information may similarly be provided via the return channel and used to further adjust the transmit parameters to account for location-specific signal conditions.

Abstract translation: 多输入多输出（MIMO）通信系统中的返回信道用于在单个信道的基础上提供信号信息。 在一个实施例中，在受控的工厂环境中，该信息可用于向上或向下递增MIMO发射机和/或接收机的可变增益放大器和/或功率放大器，以便产生待使用的默认信号功率偏移 正常运行时。 此后，类似地可以经由返回信道提供这样的信号信息，并且用于进一步调整发射参数以考虑位置特定信号条件。