公开(公告)号：US20150271552A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14728506

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/4583 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/440236 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N21/6187

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided which facilitate the resolution of recording conflicts of a digital video recorder (DVR). A DVR identifies a recording conflict between a first recording timer associated with a first television program and a second recording timer associated with a second television program. A communication is initiated to a communication device associated with a user of the digital video recorder to inform the user of the recording conflict. Responsive to the communication, the user provides information to the DVR via the communication device requesting to resolve the recording conflict. The DVR utilizes the provided information to modify one or more of the conflicted recording timers to resolve the conflict.

Abstract translation: 提供了便于解决数字录像机（DVR）的记录冲突的装置和方法。 DVR识别与第一电视节目相关联的第一记录定时与与第二电视节目相关联的第二记录定时器之间的记录冲突。 向与数字录像机的用户相关联的通信设备发起通信以通知用户记录冲突。 响应于通信，用户通过通信设备向DVR提供请求解决记录冲突的信息。 DVR利用所提供的信息来修改一个或多个冲突的记录定时器来解决冲突。

公开(公告)号：US09128795B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13518812

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Roy Nijenkamp

Inventor： Roy Nijenkamp

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F9/44505

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for updating software or firmware or otherwise conveying target software to an electronic device. Target software may be conveyed while the device is packaged or otherwise not connected to external power. Information indicating a current software or firmware version number may be transmitted from an external transceiver to the packaged device. A software update may also be transmitted to the packaged device. The electronic device may use stored information or the stored software update to replace an older and out-of-date software version. The electronic device may also harvest electronic power from an external transceiver signal or may use power from an internal battery source to affect a software update when the device is packaged or otherwise not connected to external power.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于更新软件或固件或以其他方式将目标软件传送到电子设备的方法和系统。 目标软件可以在设备封装或以其他方式不连接到外部电源的情况下传送。 指示当前软件或固件版本号的信息可以从外部收发器发送到打包装置。 还可以将软件更新传送到打包的设备。 电子设备可以使用存储的信息或存储的软件更新来替换旧的和过时的软件版本。 电子设备还可以从外部收发器信号收集电力，或者可以使用来自内部电池源的电力来在设备被封装或者不连接到外部电源时影响软件更新。

公开(公告)号：US20150244480A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14188365

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Allan Richard Bly, JR.

IPC: H04H20/59 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04H20/72 ,  H04W4/22

CPC classification number: H04H20/59 ,  H04H20/02 ,  H04H20/63 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W40/02

Abstract: Systems and methods for aiding emergency responders are described. An exemplary system may include a primary device and a secondary device. The primary device may be configured to provide audio communication between the primary device and one or more of the plurality of secondary devices along a wireless communication path. The primary device may be configured to compress audio communication for transmission over a low bitrate band. The plurality of secondary devices may be configured as a network where each of the devices is configured to communicate with at least two other secondary devices. The secondary devices may also be configured to receive audio communication from the primary device and automatically transmit the received audio communication to one or more other of the secondary devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于辅助紧急响应者的系统和方法。 示例性系统可以包括主设备和辅助设备。 主设备可以被配置为沿着无线通信路径在主设备与多个辅助设备中的一个或多个之间提供音频通信。 主设备可以被配置为压缩音频通信以在低比特率频带上传输。 多个辅助设备可以被配置为网络，其中每个设备被配置为与至少两个其他辅助设备通信。 辅助设备还可以被配置为从主设备接收音频通信并且将所接收的音频通信自动发送到一个或多个其他辅助设备。

公开(公告)号：US09118936B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13873039

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Scott Michael Parker ,  David C. Belt

IPC: H04N21/2347 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4367

CPC classification number: H04N21/632 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4367 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/63345

Abstract: Various embodiments facilitate secure content sharing between a plurality of receiving devices, such as set-top boxes. One embodiment is a system with a distribution server communicatively coupled via a satellite communication system to a plurality of set-top boxes that are located at different customer premises. The distribution server is operable to provide access control information via the satellite communication system to a first set-top box and a second set-top box of the plurality, with the access control information enabling the first set-top box to securely share content of the first set-top box with the second set-top box. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例有助于在多个接收设备（诸如机顶盒）之间的安全内容共享。 一个实施例是具有经由卫星通信系统通信地耦合到位于不同客户驻地的多个机顶盒的分发服务器的系统。 分发服务器可操作以通过卫星通信系统向多个第一机顶盒和第二机顶盒提供访问控制信息，其中访问控制信息使得第一机顶盒能够安全地共享内容 第一台机顶盒配有第二台机顶盒。 提供本摘要以符合要求摘要的规则，并提交其意图是不会用于解释或限制权利要求书的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US09117362B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13610624

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: William R. Reams

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G08B5/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  B60R25/10 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G08C19/28 ,  H04N5/60 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/6581

Abstract: Described herein are various techniques for transferring command codes between multiple remote controls. A first controlled device receives a signal from a remote control associated with a second controlled device. The signal is associated with a command for the second controlled device. The first controlled device receives user input, assigning the command to a selected button of a second remote control. The first controlled device transmits a message to the second remote control. The message includes information utilized by the second remote control to reproduce the signal responsive to actuation of the selected button, allowing the second remote control to generate the command for the second controlled device.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于在多个遥控器之间传送命令代码的各种技术。 第一受控装置从与第二受控装置相关联的遥控器接收信号。 信号与第二受控设备的命令相关联。 第一受控设备接收用户输入，将命令分配给第二遥控器的选定按钮。 第一受控设备向第二遥控器发送消息。 该消息包括第二遥控器利用的信息来响应所选择的按钮的启动再现信号，允许第二遥控器产生用于第二受控设备的命令。

公开(公告)号：US09113222B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US14060388

申请日：2013-10-22

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Luke VanDuyn

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/462

CPC classification number: H04N21/4821 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A receiver provides an EPG. The EPG includes schedule information for content accessible by the receiver from a content provider presented as slots in a grid arranged by time and source. The receiver may determine recorded content is stored and incorporate content information for the recorded content in the EPG. The content information may include one or more portions of the instance of recorded content. The receiver may automatically incorporate the content information or may incorporate such information in response to user input. The receiver may incorporate additional information and/or access recorded content in response to user selection of content information. In some implementations, the recorded content may be recorded as part of an automatic system for recording multiple instances of content received via a multi-frequency signal from a content provider wherein the instances of content are all included in a same frequency and encoded utilizing the same control word.

Abstract translation: 接收器提供EPG。 EPG包括由内容提供者接收的内容的时间表信息，该内容提供者呈现为按时间和来源布置的网格中的时隙。 接收机可以确定记录的内容被存储，并且将记录的内容的内容信息合并到EPG中。 内容信息可以包括记录内容的实例的一个或多个部分。 接收机可以自动地并入内容信息，或者可以结合这样的信息来响应用户输入。 响应于用户对内容信息的选择，接收机可以包含附加信息和/或访问所记录的内容。 在一些实施方式中，记录的内容可以被记录为用于记录经由来自内容提供商的多频信号接收的多个内容实例的自动系统的一部分，其中内容的实例全部包含在相同的频率中并且使用相同的频率进行编码 控制字。

公开(公告)号：US09113105B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US12327977

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: David Gareth Hilton

Inventor： David Gareth Hilton

IPC: H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/431

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N2005/4412

Abstract: A system for receiving and displaying broadcast audio and visual programming includes a television receiver and a display. The television receiver has a tuner for tuning to the channel to be displayed and is controlled by a processor with which the user communicates by way of a remote control unit. Operation of a random button on the remote control unit causes the processor to initiate a random mode selection whereby the television receiver randomly selects and displays one of the broadcast channels received.

Abstract translation: 用于接收和显示广播音频和视频节目的系统包括电视接收机和显示器。 电视接收机具有用于调谐到要显示的频道的调谐器，并且由用户通过遥控单元进行通信的处理器来控制。 遥控器上的随机按钮的操作使得处理器发起随机模式选择，由此电视接收机随机地选择并显示所接收的广播频道之一。

公开(公告)号：US20150228305A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14695188

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Mark Templeman ,  Yunfeng Yang

IPC: G11B27/026

CPC classification number: H04N21/4147 ,  G11B27/026 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N9/797 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4302 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/83 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A television receiver including a tuner and one or more processors may be presented. The television receiver may be configured to tune the tuner to a television channel. The television receiver may be configured to create and store an omnibus channel file containing a plurality of television programs broadcast consecutively on the television channel over a period of time. The television receiver may be configured to, after a predefined period of time, select the omnibus channel file for deletion. The television receiver may be configured to determine a television program to receive extended storage. The television receiver may be configured to store a portion of the omnibus channel file as an individual program file, wherein the portion of the omnibus channel file corresponds to the television program. The television receiver may be configured to, after storing the portion of the omnibus channel file, delete the omnibus channel file.

Abstract translation: 可以呈现包括调谐器和一个或多个处理器的电视接收机。 电视接收机可以被配置成将调谐器调谐到电视频道。 电视接收机可以被配置为在一段时间内在电视频道上连续广播广播多个电视节目的综合频道文件。 电视接收机可以被配置为在预定义的时间段之后选择综合频道文件进行删除。 电视接收机可以被配置为确定接收扩展存储的电视节目。 电视接收机可以被配置为将综合频道文件的一部分存储为单独的节目文件，其中综合频道文件的该部分对应于电视节目。 电视接收机可以被配置为在存储总括频道文件的部分之后，删除综合频道文件。

公开(公告)号：US09100708B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13601279

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: William N. Moran ,  Alan Terry Pattison ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Anand Menon

Inventor： William N. Moran ,  Alan Terry Pattison ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Anand Menon

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A television receiving device includes a memory configured to store an electronic program guide. The electronic program guide is divided into channel listings including program information corresponding to television programs being broadcast currently and to television programs scheduled for future broadcast. The device further includes a user interface configured to receive a user input and a processor in communication with the memory and the user interface. The processor is configured to output the electronic program guide to be displayed with, alternatively: 1) at least one channel listing including an expansion icon, where upon the user input indicating a selection of the expansion icon, a single channel listing expands into a plurality of channel listings, or 2) at least one channel including a collapsing icon, where upon the user input indicating a selection of the collapsing icon, a plurality of channel listings collapse into a single channel listing.

Abstract translation: 电视接收装置包括被配置为存储电子节目指南的存储器。 该电子节目指南被分为频道列表，其中包括与当前广播的电视节目对应的节目信息和被安排用于将来广播的电视节目。 该设备还包括被配置为接收用户输入的用户界面和与存储器和用户界面通信的处理器。 处理器被配置为输出要显示的电子节目指南，或者：1）包括扩展图标的至少一个频道列表，其中在用户输入指示扩展图标的选择时，单个频道列表扩展成多个 或2）包括折叠图标的至少一个通道，其中在用户输入指示折叠图标的选择时，多个频道列表折叠成单个频道列表。

公开(公告)号：US20150215670A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14166022

申请日：2014-01-28

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bhavesh Patel ,  Alan T. Pattison

IPC: H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/6332 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/239 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/431

CPC classification number: H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4508 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6547

Abstract: Various arrangements for acquiring network configuration data are presented. In response to a television receiver being booted, the television receiver may determine if it can communicate with a service provider's server. If so, the television receiver may request network configuration data from the television programming broadcast network configuration server via a network interface. The television receiver may receive the network configuration data from the television programming broadcast network configuration server via the network interface. Based on the network configuration data, the television receiver may process television programming data received via the tuner.

Abstract translation: 介绍了获取网络配置数据的各种安排。 响应于正在引导的电视接收机，电视接收机可以确定它是否可以与服务提供商的服务器进行通信。 如果是这样，则电视接收机可以经由网络接口​​从电视节目播放网络配置服务器请求网络配置数据。 电视接收机可以经由网络接口​​从电视节目播放网络配置服务器接收网络配置数据。 基于网络配置数据，电视接收机可以处理经由调谐器接收的电视节目数据。