公开(公告)号：US09973304B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14986539

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Brett Chessher

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L1/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04J3/10

CPC classification number: H04L1/1685 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04J3/10 ,  H04L67/146 ,  H04N21/6143

Abstract: Automated processes, devices and systems isolate signals received on first and second ports from each other using staggered time division multiple access (TDMA) schemes. Additionally or alternately, port and/or client identifiers can be included within communications propagating in multiple TDMA schemes, thereby allowing host and/or client devices to verify that communications are received on the intended ports. By logically isolating the communications of the multiple TDMA schemes and/or by providing identifying information within propagated communications, crosstalk between the two schemes can be substantially reduced or eliminated, often without substantial modifications to the hardware configuration of the system.

公开(公告)号：US20180115741A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15839340

申请日：2017-12-12

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Gregory Greene

IPC: H04N7/01 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/4402

Abstract: A smart multimedia content receiver automatically resizes video images based on the content being displayed on the TV screen. Such a self-formatting content receiver includes on-board image processing capability that provides continuous video analysis to detect changes in program formatting and convert each frame as it is received in real time, as opposed to processing and re-releasing an entire program or movie, or relying on the viewer to re-format programs manually. In response to detecting a change, aspect ratio adjustments are made as needed. Because the self-formatting content receiver has access to the video data before it is displayed, such automatic on-the-fly adjustments ensure that the viewer's experience during program changes is seamless and without distortion. Subscribers can influence decisions made by the content receiver by pre-setting viewer preferences for aspect ratio adjustment.

公开(公告)号：US20180115051A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15331494

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Phuc H. NGUYEN

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/48

Abstract: An RF antenna arrangement has the same or slightly larger footprint as the RF shield for radio chips on a printed circuit board. The apparatus includes a printed circuit board, a digital processor, a radio chip(s), a radio frequency shield, a lid, and an RF antenna arrangement(s). The lid has the same or slightly larger footprint as the RF shield, which enables the lid to fit on the RF shield. The RF antenna is formed as an integral part of the lid. The apparatus also includes an RF transmission coaxial cable(s) having a first end physically and electrically connected to the RF antenna arrangement(s) and the surface of the lid, and a second end electrically coupled to an RF connector. By forming the antenna arrangement(s) from the lid, this invention solves the space constraint problems of antenna placements for wireless device applications. Additionally, this invention is cost-effective and simple to manufacture.

公开(公告)号：US20180114545A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15849588

申请日：2017-12-20

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Kevin Thornberry

IPC: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/44

CPC classification number: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: An entertainment device includes an input circuit to receive audio/video data compliant with a high definition (H/D) video standard. The entertainment device also includes a video decoder, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a graphics generator arranged as an onscreen display (OSD). The video decoder decodes the HD data into a stream of presentable frames. First and second registers associated with the GPU act as first and second forward pointers, respectively. Third and fourth registers associated with the OSD act as first and second reverse pointers, respectively. Video data output to a display by the OSD overlays video data output to the display by the GPU. The entertainment device includes first and second memory buffers to store and provide first and second data using the first forward and first reverse pointers and using the second forward and second reverse pointers, respectively. A smooth-play reverse playback controller cooperates with a processing unit to smoothly play high definition video in reverse without skipping any presentable frames of the HD video when it is played in reverse.

公开(公告)号：US20180109849A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15295853

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Lawrence Moran ,  Brandon Halper

IPC: H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/81 ,  G11B27/00 ,  H04N21/433 ,  G11B27/36

CPC classification number: H04N21/4884 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N21/234336 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4333 ,  H04N21/8133

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to communicate information about media device operations to an electronic Braille device. An exemplary embodiment receives a media content event at a media device, wherein the media content event is presented by at least one component of a media content presentation system to at least one visually impaired user; generates a supplemental Braille text information message in response to an operation of the media device that affects the presentation of the media content event, wherein the supplemental Braille text information message is based on text that indicates at least one attribute of the operation of the media device; and communicates the supplemental Braille text information message to the electronic Braille device, wherein the supplemental Braille text information message is presented by the electronic Braille device as tactile information that is sensed by the visually impaired user.

公开(公告)号：US09934659B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US15201114

申请日：2016-07-01

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Eric Hieb

IPC: G08B5/22 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G08B13/19

CPC classification number: G08B5/228 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B13/19682 ,  G08B13/19684 ,  G08B13/19695 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: An outdoor messaging display for a home automation system can include an arrival detection device for detecting a visitor's arrival. The system can also include a display device attached near a door that is capable of displaying text to the visitor. The system can also include a home automation controller that can receive a notification from the arrival detection device indicating that a visitor has arrived or has been detected. The home automation controller can send an alert to a device of the resident indicating that the visitor has arrived or been detected. The home automation controller can receive a message from the resident and output the message to the output display for the visitor to read.

公开(公告)号：US20180083701A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15268679

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Swapnil Anil Tilaye ,  Nicholas Brandon Newell

IPC: H04B10/116 ,  H04B10/50 ,  H04B10/572 ,  H04B10/66 ,  H04B10/40

CPC classification number: H04B10/116 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/502 ,  H04B10/572 ,  H04B10/66

Abstract: A light converter apparatus can receive a first light beam originated from a first Li-Fi device with a first wavelength. The first light beam may have data encoded therein. The light converter apparatus can receive the first light beam and convert the first wavelength to a second wavelength, and transmit a second light beam with the second wavelength to a second Li-Fi device.

公开(公告)号：US09924217B1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15359457

申请日：2016-11-22

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Vernon Foley

IPC: H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/466

CPC classification number: H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4668

Abstract: A method for recommending audiovisual content includes receiving a signal transmitted by a remote control device at a content receiving device. Position information of the remote control device is obtained based on the signal transmitted by the remote control device. The position information can include a distance between the remote control device and the content receiving device, a direction of the remote control device with respect to the content receiving device, and coordinates of the remote control device. Viewing habits are obtained based on the position information of the remote control device. An audiovisual program is selected based on the viewing habits. The audiovisual program is recommended to a user by outputting data indicating the selected audiovisual program from the content receiving device.

公开(公告)号：US09918144B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US15351143

申请日：2016-11-14

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jeremy Mickelsen ,  Adam Schafer ,  Bradley Wolf

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/8545 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N21/8547 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/85

CPC classification number: H04N21/8545 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/242 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/85 ,  H04N21/8547

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for enhancing the viewing experience of video content by analyzing the content to determine where enhanced sensory experience events may be appropriate, by identifying devices at the viewing location and devices personal to the viewer that can be controlled to provide an enhanced sensory experience, and by activating those devices in a way that is synchronized with the presentation of the content.

公开(公告)号：US09900635B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US15466295

申请日：2017-03-22

Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Henry Gregg Martch ,  Edmund Petruzzelli

IPC: H04N17/00 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/2402 ,  H04N17/004 ,  H04N17/04 ,  H04N17/045 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6193 ,  H04N21/6543

Abstract: Various arrangements for monitoring and utilizing solar conjunction events are presented. An occurrence of a solar conjunction event caused by the sun being substantially aligned with the satellite antenna through which a television receiver receives signals from one or more satellites may be monitored. A prediction of a future solar conjunction event based on the monitored occurrence of the solar conjunction event may then be calculated. A second occurrence of the solar conjunction event may be monitored. It may be determined that the second occurrence of the solar conjunction event does not match the calculated prediction of the future solar conjunction event within a threshold range. One or more features of the television receiver may be disabled in response to determining that the second occurrence of the solar conjunction event does not match the calculated prediction of the future solar conjunction event within the threshold range.