公开(公告)号：US07797242B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US10833267

申请日：2004-04-26

Applicant: Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

Inventor： Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

IPC: G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based purchase and distribution of media are disclosed. The purchase and distribution of media by these methods and systems are not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to media within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server and/or client. For example, a potential purchaser can search and browse through numerous media items on-line that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can thereafter purchase one or more media items on-line with great ease. Upon purchasing a media item, the content for the media item can be downloaded over the network to the purchaser. The content for the media item is then encrypted for the purchaser's use and stored on the purchaser's machine. Thereafter, the purchaser can make use of the media item (e.g., play the media item). Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing numerous media items are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 披露了基于网络购买和分发媒体的方法和系统。 通过这些方法和系统购买和分发媒体不仅安全而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在存储在服务器和/或客户端的情况下对媒体文件中的媒体的访问。 例如，潜在购买者可以搜索和浏览许多可在线购买的媒体项目。 潜在购买者之后可以非常容易地在线购买一种或多种媒体。 在购买媒体项目时，媒体项目的内容可以通过网络下载到购买者。 然后，媒体项目的内容被加密以供购买者使用并存储在购买者的机器上。 此后，购买者可以利用媒体项目（例如，播放媒体项目）。 还公开了适于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买许多媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US07788582B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US11221385

申请日：2005-09-06

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Robert Kondrk ,  Timothy Benjamin Martin ,  Alexandrea Anderson ,  Charles Clinton Lloyd ,  David Lawrence Neumann

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Robert Kondrk ,  Timothy Benjamin Martin ,  Alexandrea Anderson ,  Charles Clinton Lloyd ,  David Lawrence Neumann

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30775 ,  G06F17/30749

Abstract: Improved techniques and graphical user interfaces that assist users in searching through a group of media items are disclosed. According to one aspect, a search assistant (e.g., search bar) can be graphically presented to a user to assist the user in selecting search criteria. In one embodiment, the search assistant can be automatically presented when a search process is being considered by a user. In another embodiment, the search assistant can be context sensitive so as to adapt to different types of media items.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的技术和帮助用户搜索一组媒体项目的图形用户界面。 根据一个方面，可以向用户图形地呈现搜索助理（例如，搜索栏）以帮助用户选择搜索标准。 在一个实施例中，当用户正在考虑搜索过程时，可以自动呈现搜索助理。 在另一个实施例中，搜索助理可以是上​​下文相关的，以适应不同类型的媒体项目。

公开(公告)号：US07765326B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US10277418

申请日：2002-10-21

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H03G3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N21/4108 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8113

Abstract: Improved techniques for interaction between a host computer (e.g., personal computer) and a media player are disclosed. According to one aspect, interaction between a host computer and a media player, such as automatic synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host computer, can be restricted. According to another aspect, management of media items residing on a media player can be performed at and by a host computer for the media player. According to still another aspect, media content can be played by a media player in accordance with quality settings established for the media content at the host computer.

公开(公告)号：US20100076778A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12238289

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: Robert H. Kondrk ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Augustin Farrugia

Inventor： Robert H. Kondrk ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Augustin Farrugia

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N7/165 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26291 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/472

Abstract: Systems, graphical user interfaces and methods for upgrading from one or more digital media assets to a set of digital media assets over a network are described. A potential purchaser can be notified of available upgrade opportunities that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can elect to pursue an upgrade opportunity so as to purchase a set of digital media assets. Upon upgrading to the set of digital media assets, the digital media assets within the set of digital media assets are made available to the purchaser. According to one aspect, a graphical user interface facilitates presenting and requesting upgrade opportunities. According to another aspect, equivalency rules and/or eligibility rules can be used to control which sets of digital media assets are available for upgrade by respective potential purchasers.

Abstract translation: 描述了通过网络从一个或多个数字媒体资产升级到一组数字媒体资产的系统，图形用户界面和方法。 可以通知潜在购买者可以购买的可用升级机会。 潜在购买者可以选择追求升级机会，以购买一套数字媒体资产。 在升级到数字媒体资产集合之后，数字媒体资产集合中的数字媒体资产可以提供给买方。 根据一个方面，图形用户界面便于呈现和请求升级机会。 根据另一方面，可以使用等效规则和/或资格规则来控制哪些数字媒体资产集合可供各个潜在购买者升级。

公开(公告)号：US20100071070A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12555710

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Amandeep Jawa ,  Timothy Benjamin Martin ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Amandeep Jawa ,  Timothy Benjamin Martin ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06F16/95 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L2463/101

Abstract: Improved techniques to manage or restrict sharing of media assets over a network are disclosed. A server computer having media assets can permit one or more clients to receive access to such media assets over a computer network. However, the access to such media assets can be restricted based on numerical limits as well as temporal limits. The media assets can, for example, be digital media assets, such as audio items (e.g., audio files, including music or songs), videos (e.g., movies) or images (e.g., photos).

Abstract translation: 披露了通过网络来管理或限制媒体资产共享的改进技术。 具有媒体资产的服务器计算机可以允许一个或多个客户端通过计算机网络接收对这样的媒体资产的访问。 然而，根据数字限制和时间限制，可以限制对这些媒体资产的访问。 例如，媒体资产可以是诸如音频项目（例如，音频文件，包括音乐或歌曲），视频（例如电影）或图像（例如照片）的数字媒体资产。

公开(公告)号：US07590773B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11543681

申请日：2006-10-04

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Craig A. Marciniak

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Craig A. Marciniak

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0607 ,  G06F3/0674 ,  G06F9/4413 ,  G06F2003/0697

Abstract: Improved techniques for rendering a peripheral device removable (e.g., unpluggable) are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, the peripheral device is rendered removable from a host computer without preparatory user actions. In effect, the peripheral device can be automatically prepared for removal in the event that its user removes (unplugs) it from its host computer. According to another aspect of the invention, the peripheral device includes a data storage device that is mounted to a file system of the other computer when the other computer desires access to the data storage device. Otherwise, the data storage device is normally unmounted so that if the peripheral device were to be removed (e.g., unplugged) no harm or damage to data stored therein would occur. These aspects of the invention can be utilized alone or in combination with one another. The invention is particularly well suited for peripheral devices that are media players which are “hot” unpluggable without detrimental consequences.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于呈现外围设备可移除（例如，不可插拔）的改进的技术。 根据本发明的一个方面，外围设备可以从主计算机上取出，而无需预备用户动作。 实际上，外围设备可以在其用户从主机中删除（拔出）情况下自动准备移除。 根据本发明的另一方面，当另一计算机希望访问数据存储设备时，外围设备包括一个数据存储设备，该数据存储设备被安装到另一台计算机的文件系统。 否则，数据存储设备通常被卸载，使得如果外围设备被去除（例如，拔掉），则不会对其中存储的数据造成危害或损坏。 本发明的这些方面可以单独使用或者彼此组合使用。 本发明特别适用于作为媒体播放器的外围设备，这些设备是“热”可拔出的，而没有有害后果。

公开(公告)号：US07565036B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US11749599

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Greg Marriott ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Greg Marriott ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06K9/54 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/602 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00129 ,  H04N1/00198 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00291 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/25825 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/8153 ,  H04N2201/0065 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0089 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3277 ,  Y10S707/99942 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: Methods and system for transferring images between devices is disclosed. For example, differently scaled images by a host device may automatically and/or selectively be transferred to a media player for display. In turn, appropriately scaled images may be transferred automatically and/or selectively to another display device for example a TV, camera or printer. The selectivity may occur either at the host level or at the player level.

Abstract translation: 公开了在设备之间传送图像的方法和系统。 例如，主机设备的不同比例缩放的图像可以自动和/或选择性地传送到媒体播放器进行显示。 反过来，适当缩放的图像可以自动和/或选择性地传送到另一个显示设备，例如电视机，照相机或打印机。 选择性可能发生在主机级别或玩家级别。

公开(公告)号：US07560637B1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11238587

申请日：2005-09-28

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

IPC: G01H1/00 ,  G10H1/18

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30755 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2240/061 ,  G10H2240/131

Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface is provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.

Abstract translation: 在便携式多媒体设备中，描述了用于提供用户提供的配置数据的方法，设备和系统。 在一个实施例中，提供了分级排序的图形用户界面。 第一订单或家庭接口提供用户可选项目的最高阶，每个项目当被选择时导致自动转换到与所选项目相关联的较低阶用户界面。 在所描述的实施例之一中，低阶接口包括与来自较高阶用户界面的先前选择的项目相关联的其他用户可选项目。

公开(公告)号：US07480700B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-20

申请号：US10833387

申请日：2004-04-27

Applicant: Patrice Gautier ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Patrice Gautier ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/02

Abstract: A method for communicating between a client application and one or more servers is disclosed. In one embodiment, it is first determined whether a particular client application operation is the type of operation that requires a remote entry point. If a remote entry point is needed, the client application obtains a remote entry point file from a remote server computer and retrieves the remote entry point required by the client application operation such that it can direct the operation to the proper remote server.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在客户端应用与一个或多个服务器之间通信的方法。 在一个实施例中，首先确定特定客户端应用操作是否是需要远程入口点的操作的类型。 如果需要远程入口点，则客户端应用程序从远程服务器计算机获取远程入口点文件，并检索客户端应用程序操作所需的远程入口点，以便将操作定向到正确的远程服务器。

公开(公告)号：US20080301739A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11754348

申请日：2007-05-28

Applicant: Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Jeffrey Ma ,  Michael Margolis ,  Rainer Brodersen ,  Calin Pacuraiu ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Jeffrey Ma ,  Michael Margolis ,  Rainer Brodersen ,  Calin Pacuraiu ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/4725 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/8405

Abstract: Improved systems and methods to navigate, browse, search and/or playback digital media assets (e.g., media items) hosted on a media server are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to a user interface arrangement, such as a hierarchical menu system, that facilitates navigation, browsing and playing of media items remotely stored on a media server. The user interface arrangement can present and permit navigation of media items related to another media item (such as a media item that has been selected and played). The user interface arrangement can also present and permit navigation of categorized media items. Another embodiment relates to progressive searching of remote media items from a search user interface. The search user interface can, but need not, be part of the user interface arrangement. The user interface arrangement and/or the search user interface can be presented on a display device associated with a client device. In one embodiment, the display device can be a television and the client device can be an electronic apparatus that can couple to the media server via a network.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的用于导航，浏览，搜索和/或播放托管在媒体服务器上的数字媒体资产（例如，媒体项目）的系统和方法。 一个实施例涉及一种用户界面布置，诸如分级菜单系统，其便于远程存储在媒体服务器上的媒体项目的导航，浏览和播放。 用户界面布置可以呈现和允许与另一媒体项（例如已被选择和播放的媒体项）相关的媒体项的导航。 用户界面布置还可以呈现和允许分类的媒体项的导航。 另一实施例涉及从搜索用户界面逐行搜索远程媒体项目。 搜索用户界面可以但不一定是用户界面布置的一部分。 用户界面布置和/或搜索用户界面可以呈现在与客户端设备相关联的显示设备上。 在一个实施例中，显示设备可以是电视，并且客户端设备可以是可以经由网络耦合到媒体服务器的电子设备。