公开(公告)号：US08831531B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13299185

申请日：2011-11-17

Applicant: Paul Anthony Langer ,  Pujitha Davuluri

Inventor： Paul Anthony Langer ,  Pujitha Davuluri

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04B17/309

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for measuring a signal quality between an entertainment device and a remote control. The entertainment device, for example, may include, but is not limited to, a signal receiver, a memory configured to store a predetermined data sequence, and a controller coupled to the signal receiver and the memory. The controller may be configured to receive a data sequence from the signal receiver, compare the received data sequence to the predetermined data sequence, and generate signal quality data on the received data sequence based upon the comparison.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量娱乐设备和遥控器之间的信号质量的方法和系统。 娱乐设备例如可以包括但不限于信号接收器，被配置为存储预定数据序列的存储器以及耦合到信号接收器和存储器的控制器。 控制器可以被配置为从信号接收器接收数据序列，将接收到的数据序列与预定数据序列进行比较，并且基于该比较生成关于接收到的数据序列的信号质量数据。

公开(公告)号：US08827150B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13968611

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Max Stephen Gratton ,  David S. Atkinson

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06K7/1417 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N13/211 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/334 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N2013/0081

Abstract: A method for processing a matrix barcode displayed in three dimensions to extract data represented thereby involves capturing the component images of the three-dimensional representation. The method includes receiving a first component image of the matrix barcode and receiving a second component image of the matrix barcode as the two images are displayed on a display device. After the two images have been received, the first component image and the second component image of the matrix barcode are captured on an image capture device. Then depth information between elements of the matrix barcode presented in the first and second component images is determined and additional data represented in such depth information is extracted.

Abstract translation: 用于处理以三维显示的矩阵条形码以提取由其表示的数据的方法涉及捕获三维表示的分量图像。 该方法包括当显示设备上显示两个图像时，接收矩阵条形码的第一分量图像并接收矩阵条形码的第二分量图像。 在接收到两个图像之后，矩阵条形码的第一分量图像和第二分量图像被捕获在图像捕获装置上。 然后确定呈现在第一和第二分量图像中的矩阵条形码的元素之间的深度信息，并且提取在这样的深度信息中表示的附加数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140229964A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13763319

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Hayden Waisanen ,  Nicholas B. Newell

IPC: H04N21/25

CPC classification number: H04N21/251 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/475

Abstract: System and methods for providing access to particular media content. First media content may be output for presentation by a display device. Second media content other than the first media content may be monitored. A determination may be made as to whether the second media content has a priority greater than the first media content. Access to the second media content for presentation by the display device may be provided.

Abstract translation: 用于提供对特定媒体内容的访问的系统和方法。 可以输出第一媒体内容以供显示设备呈现。 可以监视除第一媒体内容之外的第二媒体内容。 可以确定第二媒体内容是否具有比第一媒体内容大的优先权。 可以提供对由显示设备呈现的第二媒体内容的访问。

公开(公告)号：US08805635B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US12486685

申请日：2009-06-17

Applicant: Scott Parker

Inventor： Scott Parker

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01R31/28 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/2294 ,  G01R31/2825

Abstract: Testing systems and methods are operable to perform diagnostic testing of a remote electronic device under test (DUT). An exemplary embodiment establishes a communication link between a diagnostic test device and the electronic DUT, receives a plurality of diagnostic commands from the electronic DUT, each of the plurality of diagnostic commands defined by at least one device diagnostic instruction (DDI) and a corresponding DDI description; generates a diagnostics script based upon selection of at least one of the diagnostic commands, wherein the generated diagnostics script includes at least one return device diagnostic instruction (RDDI) corresponding to the selected at least one diagnostic command; and transmits the at least one RDDI from the diagnostic test device to the DUT.

Abstract translation: 测试系统和方法可操作以对待测的远程电子设备（DUT）执行诊断测试。 一个示例性实施例建立诊断测试设备和电子DUT之间的通信链路，从电子DUT接收多个诊断命令，由至少一个设备诊断指令（DDI）和相应的DDI定义的多个诊断命令中的每一个 描述; 基于至少一个诊断命令的选择来生成诊断脚本，其中所生成的诊断脚本包括与所选择的至少一个诊断命令对应的至少一个返回设备诊断指令（RDDI）; 并将来自诊断测试装置的至少一个RDDI发送到DUT。

公开(公告)号：US08799956B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13097040

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: Karen Taxier

Inventor： Karen Taxier

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: Disclosure is generally directed to outputting an electronic programming guide (EPG) content tree from a television receiver for display on an output device. A content tree consistent with this disclosure may include a number of interconnected nodes that present programming content that is available for viewing or recording through the operation of the television receiver.

Abstract translation: 公开通常涉及从电视接收机输出电子节目指南（EPG）内容树，以在输出设备上显示。 与本公开一致的内容树可以包括多个互连节点，其呈现可通过电视接收机的操作查看或记录的节目内容。

公开(公告)号：US08792631B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US12419604

申请日：2009-04-07

Applicant: Jennifer Addair

Inventor： Jennifer Addair

IPC: H04M3/00 ,  H04M5/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/5233

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing customer support are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment compares a plurality of customer attributes associated with corresponding ones of a plurality of service representative attributes to identify a “best match” service representative.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供客户支持的系统和方法。 一个示例性实施例将与多个服务代表性属性中的相应服务代表属性相关联的多个客户属性进行比较以识别“最佳匹配”服务代表。

公开(公告)号：US08789096B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13095759

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Allan Richard Bly, Jr.

Inventor： Allan Richard Bly, Jr.

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/26616 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6581

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to transmit at least a portion of a media content event. An exemplary embodiment receives a request from a first media device, wherein the request identifies a media content event of interest; identifies a first media content stream with a concluding portion of the media content event of interest currently transmitting to a second media device; concurrently transmits the concluding portion of the media content event of interest to the first media device; and transmits a second media stream containing an initial portion of the media content event to the first media device.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法可操作以传送媒体内容事件的至少一部分。 示例性实施例从第一媒体设备接收请求，其中所述请求标识感兴趣的媒体内容事件; 识别具有当前传送给第二媒体设备的感兴趣的媒体内容事件的结束部分的第一媒体内容流; 同时将感兴趣的媒体内容事件的结束部分发送到第一媒体设备; 并将包含媒体内容事件的初始部分的第二媒体流发送到第一媒体设备。

公开(公告)号：US08786413B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13287988

申请日：2011-11-02

Applicant: William R. Reams

Inventor： William R. Reams

IPC: G08C19/16

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N2005/4442

Abstract: A remote determines an acknowledgement is not received for a command transmitted to a first device, broadcasts a discovery message, receives a response from a second device that received the discovery message and a proximity signal from the remote, and configures itself to control the second device. The remote may also transmit an acknowledgement to the second device. The second device may notify the first device. In various implementations, configuration information in the response may include pairing information and the remote may unpair itself from the first device and pair with the second device. In some implementations, the remote may include a table for controlling devices and the remote may utilize an entry in the table for the second device instead of the first device. In various implementations, the remote may receive responses to the discovery message from multiple devices and may select one to configure itself to control.

Abstract translation: 遥控器确定没有接收到发送到第一设备的命令的确认，广播发现消息，从接收到发现消息的第二设备接收响应以及来自远端的接近信号，并配置自身以控制第二设备 。 远程还可以向第二设备发送确认。 第二设备可以通知第一设备。 在各种实现中，响应中的配置信息可以包括配对信息，并且远端可以从第一设备取消其自身并与第二设备配对。 在一些实现中，远程可以包括用于控制设备的表，并且远程可以利用第二设备的表中的条目而不是第一设备。 在各种实现中，远程可以从多个设备接收对发现消息的响应，并且可以选择一个来配置自身进行控制。

公开(公告)号：US20140189765A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13780632

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Don Green

IPC: H04N21/234

CPC classification number: H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/23805 ,  H04N21/2381 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: Embodiments of a method executable by an adaptive stream concatenation server to deliver a concatenated transport stream to a video distribution system are provided, as are embodiments of adaptive stream concatenation servers. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving an adaptive media stream containing television programming in an adaptive packet format at the adaptive stream concatenation server via a digital network. The contents of the adaptive media stream are concatenated by the adaptive stream concatenation server to create a concatenated transport stream containing the television programming in a streaming format different from the adaptive packet format and compatible with the video distribution system. The concatenated transport stream containing the television programming is then transmitted in the streaming format to the video distribution system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种由自适应流级联服务器执行以将级联传输流传送到视频分发系统的方法的实施例，如自适应流级联服务器的实施例。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括经由数字网络在自适应流级联服务器处以自适应分组格式接收包含电视节目的自适应媒体流。 自适应媒体流的内容由自适应流连接服务器连接以产生包含与自适应分组格式不同的流格式并与视频分发系统兼容的电视节目的级联传输流。 然后，将包含电视节目的连接的传输流以流格式发送到视频分发系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140189733A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13732296

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Jason Anguiano

IPC: H04N21/435

CPC classification number: H04N21/25841 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0267 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/185 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using geocoding information from a user's mobile device to determine program and advertising media content to deliver to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于使用来自用户的移动设备的地理编码信息的方法和装置来确定向用户传递的节目和广告媒体内容。