公开(公告)号：US20050283792A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US11212369

申请日：2005-08-26

Applicant: Scott Swix ,  Robert Koch

Inventor： Scott Swix ,  Robert Koch

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/44 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04H9/00

CPC classification number: H04H60/33 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H04H60/44 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for reporting a subscriber's content access selections to marketers. One such method stores when content is provided to a subscriber and when that content is displayed by the subscriber. The method then reports when the content is provided and when the content is viewed, thus describing the subscriber's content selections.

Abstract translation: 公开了方法，系统和产品，以向营销人员报告用户的内容访问选择。 一种这样的方法存储当向用户提供内容时以及何时该用户显示该内容。 然后该方法报告何时提供内容以及何时查看内容，从而描述用户的内容选择。

公开(公告)号：US20050120858A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10713143

申请日：2003-11-17

Applicant: Diana Fitzgerald ,  David Isaacson

Inventor： Diana Fitzgerald ,  David Isaacson

IPC: H04B3/00 ,  H04H20/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04H1/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/105 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/8113 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: A data storage system allows a subscriber to store data at the time the subscriber experiences the date with an indication, such as a press of a button or a voice command. The indication causes a request to obtain and store the data to be issued. For example, the subscriber can store music while listening to it, store movies while viewing them, or store movie soundtracks while viewing movies. The entire music file can be stored, for example, in a vehicle in which the subscriber is traveling. For some environments, such as storage in a cellular telephone, a portion of the music is stored in a format compatible for that environment, such as cellular telephone ring tone format. When the indication is received, a determination is made as to which music is required, generally by determining the time of the indication. The music heard by the listener is then downloaded for storage in accordance with the subscriber's request.

Abstract translation: 数据存储系统允许用户在用户经历日期的同时存储数据，例如按下按钮或语音命令。 该指示导致请求获得并存储要发布的数据。 例如，用户可以在收听音乐的同时存储音乐，在观看时存储电影，或者在观看电影时存储电影音轨。 整个音乐文件可以例如存储在用户所在的车辆中。 对于一些环境，例如在蜂窝电话中的存储，音乐的一部分以与该环境兼容的格式存储，例如蜂窝电话铃声格式。 当接收到指示时，通常通过确定指示的时间来确定需要哪个音乐。 听众听到的音乐随后根据用户的要求下载存储。

公开(公告)号：US20050055729A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10810577

申请日：2004-03-29

Applicant: Efraim Atad ,  Ofer Harpak ,  Eitan Efron

Inventor： Efraim Atad ,  Ofer Harpak ,  Eitan Efron

IPC: H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/95 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04J3/06 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/95 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/106 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/2223 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N2007/1739 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A TV broadcasting system comprises: an outward broadcast link to reach each of a plurality of user receiver installations via satellite or via a terrestrial channel, and a return link from each of said plurality of users, said return channel being a terrestrial channel via a wide area network, typically a WAN, of which WAN said user receiver installations form a node. The WAN may also support an uplink. A satellite or terrestrial receiver installation is modified with an extra terrestrial antenna for the WAN and a splitter combiner allows the already installed cable link to the TV receiver to be retained. A residential gateway allows a household LAN and communication enabled devices to be supported via the TV/WAN infrastructure.

Abstract translation: 电视广播系统包括：通过卫星或经由地面频道到达多个用户接收机安装中的每一个的向外广播链路，以及来自所述多个用户中的每一个的返回链路，所述返回信道是经由广泛的地面信道 区域网络，通常是WAN，其中WAN表示用户接收器安装形成节点。 WAN也可以支持上行链路。 卫星或地面接收机安装使用WAN的额外地面天线进行修改，并且分路器组合器允许保留已经安装的电视接收机的电缆链路。 住宅网关允许通过TV / WAN基础设施支持家庭LAN和通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US20040058697A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10661871

申请日：2003-09-12

Inventor： Eric Inselberg

IPC: H04B007/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/189 ,  A63F2300/204 ,  A63F2300/409 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0252 ,  G06Q30/0256 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/64 ,  H04H60/90 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04W84/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing interactive audience participation at live spectator events. The method includes providing spectators with an interactive device that presents a promotional message and includes a user interface, broadcasting audio programming to the spectator through the interactive device, querying the spectators, wherein answers to the querying may be entered by spectators via the user interface of the interactive device, transmitting the answers to a central processor, storing the answers as spectator data, processing the spectator data into results, storing the results of the processing of the spectator data and broadcasting the results of the processing of the spectator data.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在现场观众活动中提供交互式观众参与的方法。 该方法包括向观众提供交互式设备，其呈现促销消息并且包括用户界面，通过交互式设备向观众广播音频节目，查询观众，其中，观众的回答可由观众通过用户界面 交互式设备，将答案发送到中央处理器，将答案存储为观众数据，将观众数据处理成结果，存储观众数据的处理结果并广播观众数据的处理结果。

公开(公告)号：US20030212996A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-13

申请号：US09834375

申请日：2001-04-13

Inventor： Thomas R. Wolzien

IPC: H04N005/445 ,  G06F003/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/024 ,  G01C21/28 ,  G01C21/3605 ,  G01C21/365 ,  G01C21/3667 ,  G01C21/3679 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04H20/57 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/53 ,  H04H60/63 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04L67/00 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/0884 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2542 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8586 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W80/04

Abstract: A system and method for expediting the provisioning of goods/services to a user by providing directions from a current location for the user to a destination associated with an address embedded within or transmitted in conjunction with a programming signal. The system also utilizes user identifiers, payment information, user preferences and delivery instructions to expeditiously provide the goods/services to the user upon the user's arrival at the destination. The address provides an indication to an online information provider and/or a database within which a listing of goods/services provided by the provider and a listing of locations providing the goods/services. By comparing the various locations of the destination against the current location of the user, preferably determined using Global Positioning System data, the present invention determines which location of the destination is closest and provides directions thereto. Additionally, the present invention may be conFIG.d to utilize a MObile Transaction Enabling System (MOTES) for automatically communicating payment and other information for a user to a provider.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过提供从用户的当前位置到与嵌入在编程信号中或与节目信号一起传输的地址相关联的目的地的方向来加速向用户提供商品/服务的系统和方法。 该系统还在用户到达目的地时利用用户标识符，支付信息，用户偏好和递送指令来迅速向用户提供商品/服务。 该地址向在线信息提供者和/或数据库提供了提供商提供的商品/服务的列表以及提供商品/服务的位置的列表。 通过将目的地的各个位置与用户的当前位置进行比较，优选地使用全球定位系统数据确定，本发明确定目的地的哪个位置是最接近的并且提供方向。 另外，本发明可以是conFIG.d，以利用一个MObile交易启动系统（MOTES）来自动地向供应商传送一个用户的付款和其他信息。

公开(公告)号：US06253059B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09426375

申请日：1999-10-25

Applicant: Hark C. Chan

Inventor： Hark C. Chan

IPC: H04H100

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H40/09 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/25 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: An information distribution and processing system uses a transmitter to deliver a set of digital data and a bi-directional channel for allowing a user to obtain additional information. The additional information is stored in a database. The set of digital data contains a first set of displayable data, a second set of displayable data, at least one non-displayable symbol, and at least one linking reference associated with the second set of displayable data. If desired, the user can select the second set of displayable data. The associated linking reference is sent to the database via the bi-directional channel. The database uses the selected linking reference to search for information, and returns the requested information to the user.

Abstract translation: 信息分发和处理系统使用发射机传递一组数字数据和双向信道，以允许用户获得附加信息。 附加信息存储在数据库中。 该组数字数据包含第一组可显示数据，第二组可显示数据，至少一个不可显示符号以及与第二组可显示数据相关联的至少一个链接参考。 如果需要，用户可以选择第二组可显示数据。 相关联的链接引用通过双向通道发送到数据库。 数据库使用所选择的链接引用来搜索信息，并将所请求的信息返回给用户。

公开(公告)号：US6021307A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US939368

申请日：1997-09-29

Applicant: Hark C. Chan

Inventor： Hark C. Chan

IPC: H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H40/09 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/25 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04H1/00

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04H20/26 ,  H04H20/38 ,  H04H20/40 ,  H04H20/93 ,  H04H40/09 ,  H04H60/91 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/37 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04H60/25 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: An information distribution and processing system has a broadcast channel for delivering a first set of digital data and a bi-directional channel for allowing a user to obtain additional information. The additional information is stored in a database. In one embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast channel uses a satellite to broadcast the data. In another embodiment of the invention, the bi-directional channel is a telephone system. At predetermined locations of the first set of digital data, linking references are embedded. If desired, the user can select a linking reference and send a request to the database via the bi-directional channel. The database uses the selected linking reference to search for information, and returns the requested information to the user.

公开(公告)号：US4816904A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-28

申请号：US036861

申请日：1987-04-10

Applicant: William J. McKenna ,  Kenneth W. Silvers ,  Rand B. Nickerson ,  Russell J. Welsh ,  Harold R. Walker ,  Joseph A. Cullity ,  Bohdan Stryzak

Inventor： William J. McKenna ,  Kenneth W. Silvers ,  Rand B. Nickerson ,  Russell J. Welsh ,  Harold R. Walker ,  Joseph A. Cullity ,  Bohdan Stryzak

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04M11/00 ,  H04M11/08 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04H9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/17327 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04M11/002 ,  H04M11/085 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04N2007/17381 ,  H04N2007/1739

Abstract: A data gathering system includes a plurality of remote units which are controlled from a central location. Each of the remote units is attached to a television receiver which is generally but not necessarily attached to a cable system. Each of the remote units can function to determine which of several TV modes is in use as well as to store TV channel selector data, data from an optical input device, and/or data input by viewers representative of the composition of the viewing audience. The data is stored for either later collection by a portable data collector, or for direct transmission via telephone to the central location. A video message for a TV viewer, such as a survey, may be transmitted from the central location and stored at the remote units, for later display on the TV receiver associated with the remote units. Substitution of alternate programming information may also be achieved by the central control point on selected of the remote units.

Abstract translation: 数据采集​​系统包括从中心位置控制的多个远程单元。 每个远程单元附接到电视接收机，电视接收机通常但不一定附接到电缆系统。 每个远程单元可以用于确定正在使用的几种TV模式中的哪一种以及存储TV频道选择器数据，来自光学输入设备的数据和/或由观看者输入的数据，其代表观看者的构图。 数据存储在便携式数据采集器的后期收集中，或通过电话直接传输到中央位置。 用于诸如调查的电视观看者的视频消息可以从中央位置发送并存储在远程单元处，以便稍后在与远程单元相关联的电视接收机上显示。 替代节目信息的替代也可以通过所选择的远程单元上的中央控制点来实现。

公开(公告)号：US3733430A

公开(公告)日：1973-05-15

申请号：US3733430D

申请日：1970-12-28

Applicant: RCA CORP

Inventor： THOMPSON J ,  SCHOENBECK R

IPC: G08B26/00 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N1/44

CPC classification number: H04N7/17327 ,  G08B26/002 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04H2201/30 ,  H04H2201/70 ,  H04K3/41 ,  H04K3/42 ,  H04K2203/14 ,  H04N2007/17372

Abstract: A novel remote monitoring system, described in the context of a cable antenna television system, which includes a control monitoring station for interrogating and monitoring various devices in a subscriber''s remote site. The interrogation signals are transmitted by means of high frequency FM transmission via a trunk cable to a multitude of remote sites. Each remote site is addressed by a unique code and each remote site stores information indicative of the status of its respective monitored devices. Upon request from the control monitor station, such information is transmitted to the control monitor station by means of low frequency FM transmission via the aforementioned trunk cable. For tv channel identification, as for pay tv billing, each individual channel is marked with an identification signal which may be stored in the respective subscriber''s remote unit until the control monitor station requests such information by interrogating the remote unit. The stored information is transmitted to the control monitor station and transferred to storage means, such as a computer, for billing or for other purposes.

Abstract translation: 一种在有线天线电视系统的上下文中描述的新型远程监视系统，其包括用于询问和监视用户远程站点中的各种设备的控制监视站。 询问信号通过高频FM传输通过中继电缆传输到多个远程站点。 每个远程站点由唯一的代码寻址，并且每个远程站点存储指示其各自被监控设备的状态的信息。 根据控制监视站的要求，通过上述中继电缆通过低频FM传输将这些信息发送到控制监控站。

公开(公告)号：US3651471A

公开(公告)日：1972-03-21

申请号：US3651471D

申请日：1970-03-02

Applicant: NIELSEN A C CO

Inventor： HASELWOOD DONALD E ,  SOLAR CARL M

IPC: H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/94 ,  G06F9/18

CPC classification number: H04H60/43 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04H2201/30

Abstract: A system for economically monitoring via telephone a large number of remotely located television receivers or the like. Remotely located data handling systems check the status of receiver groups once every 30 seconds. Whenever a change in status is detected, the altered status is recorded as a ''''change line data set'''' in a continuously circulating memory which can store 40 such data sets. At periodic intervals a central unit

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过电话经济监控大量远程位置的电视接收机等的系统。 远程定位的数据处理系统每30秒检查一次接收机组的状态。 每当检测到状态改变时，改变后的状态在连续循环的存储器中被记录为“改变行数据集”，其可以存储40个这样的数据集。 在周期性的间隔，中央单元通过电话与位于远程的数据处理系统接触。 数据组然后以调频音频的形式被重复发送到中央单元。 借助于每次循环存储器完全循环的反转标志位的标记位，中央单元能够从调制色调中提取40个数据集，并且还能检查传输错误。