公开(公告)号：US09094723B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US12336268

申请日：2008-12-16

Applicant: William Reams

Inventor： William Reams

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/488

CPC classification number: H04N21/47214 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/441

Abstract: Systems and methods of issuing a reminder from a remote control are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an exemplary embodiment has a remote control and a set top box (STB). In at least one embodiment, the remote control has a transmitter that transmits information corresponding to at least one reminder event with a reminder time, a reminder alert receiver that receives a reminder alert, and at least one of a sound emitter that issues audible reminder alerts, a vibration generator that issues vibration reminder alerts, and a light source that issues visible reminder alerts. In at least one embodiment, the STB has a receiver that receives the information corresponding to the reminder event from the remote control, a STB processing system that generates a reminder alert based upon the received reminder event, and a reminder alert transmitter that transmits the reminder alert to the remote control.

Abstract translation: 公开了从遥控器发出提醒的系统和方法。 在至少一个实施例中，示例性实施例具有遥控器和机顶盒（STB）。 在至少一个实施例中，遥控器具有发送器，其发送与具有提醒时间的至少一个提醒事件相对应的信息，接收提醒警报的提醒警报接收器以及发出可听提醒警报的声音发射器中的至少一个 ，发出振动提醒警报的振动发生器，以及发出可见提醒警报的光源。 在至少一个实施例中，STB具有从遥控器接收对应于提醒事件的信息的接收机，基于接收到的提醒事件产生提醒警报的STB处理系统，以及发送提醒的提醒警报发送器 警报遥控器。

公开(公告)号：US09094578B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US12174500

申请日：2008-07-16

Applicant: Nicholas B. Newell

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6547

CPC classification number: H04N21/2541 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6187 ,  H04N21/6547

Abstract: One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for sharing a purchased pay-per-view (PPV) event over a plurality of set-top boxes (STB). Thus, a PPV event purchased through one STB may be viewed through every STB associated with the customer ID number of the purchaser, including an STB located in a separate location from the PPV purchaser. The customer information used to locate the STBs associated with the customer ID may be retrieved from a database or may be provided by a billing site. Providing for the purchaser to view the PPV event on several STBs may allow the customer of the PPV service maximum access to the purchased PPV event.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例采用用于在多个机顶盒（STB）上共享购买的按次付费（PPV）事件的方法和装置的形式。 因此，可以通过与购买者的客户ID号码相关联的每个STB来查看通过一个STB购买的PPV事件，包括位于与PPV购买者分离的位置的STB。 用于定位与客户ID相关联的STB的客户信息可以从数据库中检索，或者可以由计费站点提供。 提供购买者在多个机顶盒上查看PPV事件可以允许PPV服务的客户最大限度地访问所购买的PPV事件。

公开(公告)号：US20150208062A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14673592

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jon Richardson ,  Stephen Strong ,  Eric Holley ,  Frederick Tuck ,  Grant Turpin

IPC: H04N13/04

CPC classification number: H04N13/398 ,  H04N13/341

Abstract: Three dimensional (3-D) program content viewing system in a media environment with different media presentation devices detects a first synchronization signal transmitted from a first synchronization signal source, wherein the first synchronization signal is associated with first 3-D program content and includes a first signal identifier. The system detects a second synchronization signal transmitted from a second synchronization signal source, wherein the second synchronization signal is associated with second 3-D program content and includes a second signal identifier. The system then receives a selection of one of the first synchronization signal and the second synchronization signal and discriminates between the first synchronization signal and the second synchronization signal based upon the first signal identifier and the second signal identifier. The system then controls a left lens and a right lens of 3-D shutter glasses in accordance with the selected one of the first synchronization signal and the second synchronization signal.

Abstract translation: 具有不同媒体呈现设备的媒体环境中的三维（3-D）节目内容观看系统检测从第一同步信号源发送的第一同步信号，其中第一同步信号与第一3-D节目内容相关联，并且包括 第一个信号标识符。 该系统检测从第二同步信号源发送的第二同步信号，其中第二同步信号与第二3-D节目内容相关联并且包括第二信号标识符。 然后，该系统接收第一同步信号和第二同步信号之一的选择，并且基于第一信号标识符和第二信号标识符来鉴别第一同步信号和第二同步信号。 然后，系统根据所选择的第一同步信号和第二同步信号中的一个控制三维快门眼镜的左透镜和右透镜。

公开(公告)号：US09088763B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13614899

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Henry Gregg Martch ,  William Beals ,  Dave Kummer ,  Mark Jackson ,  Dan Minnick

Inventor： Henry Gregg Martch ,  William Beals ,  Dave Kummer ,  Mark Jackson ,  Dan Minnick

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/458

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04H60/14 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A method for recording multiple pieces of content with a single tuner. A content delivery network can include multiple channels organized into bands with several channels per band. These bands can be transmitted on an up-link such as to a satellite. The bands can be relayed to receivers at the end user locations. The end user receivers can tune to one, two, or some other fraction of the total number of transmitted bands. When a user selects a program to view and/or record, a tuner of the receiver tunes to the band that includes the channel that includes the program. The method prompts the user regarding the other channels that form the set of channels on that band, and solicits input for recording one or more concurrent programs of the band, which can all be recorded on the single receiving tuner.

Abstract translation: 用单个调谐器记录多个内容的方法。 内容传送网络可以包括被组织成具有每频带多个频道的频带的多个频道。 这些频带可以在诸如卫星的上行链路上传输。 频段可以在最终用户位置被中继到接收机。 终端用户接收机可以调谐到传输频带总数的一个，两个或其他部分。 当用户选择节目来观看和/或记录时，接收机的调谐器调谐到包括节目的频道的频带。 该方法提示用户关于在该频带上形成频道组的其他频道，并且请求用于记录频带的一个或多个并发节目的输入，这些节目都可以记录在单个接收调谐器上。

公开(公告)号：US09071873B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13706993

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Drew Major ,  Darren Major

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/85 ,  G06F21/62 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/647 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/218 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/6373 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N21/2181 ,  H04N21/2183 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/2312 ,  H04N21/2323 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6371 ,  H04N21/6379 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/64769 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种远程存储数字录像机（RS-DVR）系统。 RS-DVR系统包括网络接口，用于经由网络在RS-DVR系统和用户系统之间传送数据，耦合到网络接口的文件系统模块，耦合到文件系统模块的摄取代理，以接收编码的媒体段 其表示以多个不同比特率编码的媒体内容文件; 以及耦合到文件系统以存储编码的媒体段的存储架构，从而导致存储的媒体段。 RS-DVR执行多种功能和操作来为多个用户和相关联的用户系统服务，例如各种存储设备管理操作，文件结构技术，向用户分配记录的媒体，文件系统索引，以及支持共享和每个 用户内容权限。

公开(公告)号：US09071811B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13715055

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Phuc H. Nguyen

IPC: G11B27/00 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/94 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/488

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  G11B27/36 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/94 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/4882

Abstract: Various embodiments reduce disruptions in recorded programming, by automatically recording retransmissions of prior programming. In one embodiment, a recording manager is provided for execution on a receiving device, such as a set-top box. The recording manager detects a disruption in a recorded program. In response, the recording manager automatically records, or schedules a recording of, a later transmission of the same program. 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: 各种实施例通过自动记录先前编程的重传来减少记录编程中的中断。 在一个实施例中，记录管理器被提供用于在诸如机顶盒的接收设备上执行。 记录管理器检测到记录的程序中断。 作为响应，记录管理器自动记录或调度相同节目的稍后传输的记录。 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：US09071788B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13739878

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: Echostar UK Holdings Limited

Inventor： Antony Michael Dove ,  Neale Hall

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/41422 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/4621 ,  H04N21/8106

Abstract: This document relates to a vehicle entertainment device 1 having a driver safety mode and an enhanced audio playback function. The device 1 detects whether the vehicle in which the entertainment device is situated is in motion, or if the driver is preparing to drive the vehicle momentarily. If either of these conditions is detected, the processor 20 acts to disable the video playback on the screen 3 of the entertainment device. At the same time, the processor 20 causes an audio descriptor track corresponding to the disabled video to be played through the speakers 4 of the entertainment device. The audio descriptor track is in addition to the main audio track accompanying the video and provides a verbal description of the content of the video.

Abstract translation: 本文件涉及具有驾驶员安全模式和增强音频回放功能的车辆娱乐装置1。 设备1检测娱乐设备所在的车辆是否在运动中，或者驾驶员正在准备如何驾驶车辆。 如果检测到这些条件中的任何一个，则处理器20用于禁用娱乐设备的屏幕3上的视频播放。 同时，处理器20使得与禁用的视频相对应的音频描述符轨迹通过娱乐设备的扬声器4播放。 音频描述符跟踪是伴随视频的主音轨，并提供对视频内容的口头描述。

公开(公告)号：US20150181279A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14139420

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.

Inventor： Henry Gregg Martch ,  Max Stephen Gratton

IPC: H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/426

CPC classification number: H04N21/42607 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4349 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A television receiver may be configured to receive, from a user of the television receiver, a set of viewing rules that define a focus preference of the user. The television receiver may output, to a presentation device, a video mosaic comprising a plurality of pieces of content presented as a plurality of tiles. Each piece of content may be linked with a corresponding audio stream from a plurality of audio streams. The television receiver may select a piece of content for focus from the plurality of pieces of content based on the set of viewing rules defined by the user. The television receiver may output only an audio stream linked with the piece of content being focused on from among the plurality of audio streams.

Abstract translation: 电视接收机可以被配置为从电视接收机的用户接收定义用户的焦点偏好的一组观看规则。 电视接收机可以向演示装置输出包括呈现为多个瓦片的多个内容的视频马赛克。 每条内容可以与来自多个音频流的对应的音频流链接。 电视接收机可以基于由用户定义的一组观看规则，从多条内容中选择一段内容供焦点使用。 电视接收机可以仅输出与多个音频流中正在聚焦的内容链接的音频流。

公开(公告)号：US20150179222A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14137471

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Milton Kapa, JR. ,  Mark Wayne Lea

IPC: G11B27/034 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/85

CPC classification number: G11B27/034 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775

Abstract: A television receiver may detect at least one gap in content within an instance of recorded programming. The television receiver may send to a computer system a request to repair the at least one gap in content within the instance of recorded programming. The television receiver may receive one of content associated with the at least one gap in content, and a notification that indicates unavailability of content associated with the at least one gap in content. The television receiver may edit the instance of recorded programming to include content associated with the at least one gap in content when content associated with the at least one gap in content is received.

Abstract translation: 电视接收机可以在记录节目的实例内检测内容中的至少一个间隙。 电视接收机可以在记录节目的情况下向计算机系统发送修复内容中的至少一个间隙的请求。 电视接收机可以接收与内容中的至少一个间隙相关联的内容之一，以及指示与内容中的至少一个间隙相关联的内容的不可用性的通知。 当接收到与内容中的至少一个间隙相关联的内容时，电视接收机可以编辑记录节目的实例以包括与内容中的至少一个间隙相关联的内容。

公开(公告)号：US09066156B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13971579

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Milton Kapa, Jr.

IPC: H04H60/33 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/418 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/47

CPC classification number: H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: One or more of a system, method, apparatus, and computer-program product to enable implementation of one or more features that together or separately enhance Quality of Experience or Quality of Service as a particular user interacts with a television receiver.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法，装置和计算机程序产品中的一种或多种，​​以使得能够实现一个或多个特征，这些特征一起或单独地提高特定用户与电视接收机交互的体验质量或服务质量。