公开(公告)号：US20070248314A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11408292

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden

IPC: H04N5/91

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  G11B27/005 ,  H04N5/783

Abstract: Segments of a recorded video program that are classified to be skipped during replay are scanned through at a predetermined rate, which is independent of viewer control. While faster than the normal play mode, the rate of forward scan is such that the content of the video segments being skipped can still be readily perceived. While in this controlled forward scan mode, viewer control of the scanning rate may be disabled. A viewer-controlled input may be provided so that a portion of a video segment being skipped can be viewed at a normal rate of play starting at the beginning of the portion that the viewer wishes to see. Once that portion of the video segment has been played at normal speed, the video playback device automatically switches to a predetermined mode of operation. Segments of a recorded video signal may be automatically rearranged for playback, allowing for all segments of one type to be played back contiguously, followed by playback of all segments of a second type.

Abstract translation: 在重放期间被分类为被跳过的记录的视频节目的片段以与观众控制无关的预定速率被扫描。 虽然比正常播放模式更快，但是前向扫描的速率使得跳过的视频片段的内容仍然可以容易地被感知。 在该受控的正向扫描模式中，扫描速率的观看者控制可以被禁用。 可以提供观看者控制的输入，使得可以以观众希望看到的部分开头的正常播放速度观看被跳过的视频片段的一部分。 一旦视频段的该部分以正常速度播放，则视频播放设备自动切换到预定的操作模式。 记录的视频信号的片段可以被自动地重新排列以进行重放，允许一种类型的所有片段相继重放，随后再播放第二种类型的所有片段。

公开(公告)号：US07215746B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US10938057

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden ,  Kyle Fields

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden ,  Kyle Fields

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/2814 ,  G06F9/451 ,  H04M11/007

Abstract: An interactive interface facilitates the setting of preferences and other programmable parameters of an appliance. The interface is hosted by a server on a global computer network. The appliance owner initiates a connection to the server and is presented with a graphical user interface for setting the preferences and features of the appliance. Once the desired settings have been made, they are downloaded to the appliance either directly from the server or the appliance owner's computer or indirectly using a portable transfer device.

Abstract translation: 交互界面便于设备的首选项和其他可编程参数的设置。 该接口由全局计算机网络上的服务器托管。 设备所有者启动与服务器的连接，并呈现用于设置设备的首选项和功能的图形用户界面。 一旦进行了所需的设置，它们将直接从服务器或设备所有者的计算机下载到设备，或间接使用便携式传输设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060110127A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US10993655

申请日：2004-11-19

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden

IPC: H04N5/93

CPC classification number: G11B27/031 ,  G11B2220/455 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Recorded audiovisual programs are aggregated for archival storage on another storage medium, such as a DVD. As related programs are temporarily recorded on a DVR, the lengths of the programs are summed and compared to the recording capacity of the DVD. When a sufficient number of programs have been temporarily recorded, a message is presented prompting the user to transfer the recordings to a DVD. Portions of the recorded programs, such as commercial messages, may be edited or deleted before transfer to the DVD. When programs are recorded onto a DVD, program information may also be recorded to assist in navigating among the recorded programs. The program information may also be used for the purpose of printing appropriate labels using a personal computer system.

公开(公告)号：US20060029363A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US11246327

申请日：2005-10-06

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden ,  Kyle Fields ,  Alan McFarland

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden ,  Kyle Fields ,  Alan McFarland

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/781

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  G11B15/023 ,  G11B15/026 ,  G11B15/087 ,  G11B15/1816 ,  G11B15/1875 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/024 ,  G11B27/028 ,  G11B27/107 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/24 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/3036 ,  G11B27/3054 ,  G11B27/323 ,  G11B27/324 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/455 ,  G11B2220/65 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  G11B2220/91 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/7755 ,  H04N5/78263 ,  H04N5/9201 ,  H04N7/002 ,  H04N19/142 ,  H04N19/179 ,  H04N19/87

Abstract: A video recording and playback device (10) incorporates a processor (114) for processing the video signal to detect the presence of commercial messages. Video and audio event detectors (102, 104) detect the presence of events in the signal as it is recorded. The timing relationship of the detected events is analyzed to classify the video segments between events as program material or as commercial messages. After a program is recorded, control marks are generated (132) to indicate the beginning and end of commercial groups so that they will be skipped during subsequent replay of the recorded program.

Abstract translation: 视频记录和播放设备（10）包括用于处理视频信号以检测商业消息的存在的处理器（114）。 视频和音频事件检测器（102,104）在记录信号时检测信号中的事件的存在。 分析检测到的事件的时序关系，将事件之间的视频片段分类为节目材料或商业消息。 在记录节目之后，产生控制标记（132）以指示商业组的开始和结束，使得在随后的录制节目的重放期间跳过它们。

公开(公告)号：US06856758B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-15

申请号：US10410751

申请日：2003-04-09

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden

IPC: H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/782 ,  Y10S358/908

Abstract: The duration of a recording is automatically extended in the event that a televised program extends beyond the scheduled end of the television broadcast. Groups or “clusters” of commercial messages are detected. If no such group is found at the end of a scheduled broadcast, it is presumed that the broadcast has been extended and the recording is likewise extended. The invention again looks for a group of commercial messages at the next hour or half-hour. The recording is extended until such a group is found or until the recording has been extended by a predetermined maximum amount of time.

Abstract translation: 在电视节目延伸超出电视广播预定结束的情况下，记录的持续时间自动延长。 检测到商业消息的组或“群集”。 如果在预定广播结束时没有发现这样的组，则假设广播已被扩展并且记录同样延长。 本发明再次在一小时或半小时内寻找一组商业讯息。 记录被延长直到找到这样的组，或者直到记录被延长了预定的最大时间量。

公开(公告)号：US06771316B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10188930

申请日：2002-07-03

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden

IPC: H04N900

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4396 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: The method and apparatus operates in a television receiver to identify unwanted broadcast segments, such as commercial advertisements, of a television signal in real-time for the purpose of selectively altering the television display during each unwanted segment. A signature pattern associated with each segment of the television signal is detected and compared to stored signature patterns representative of selected segments such as commercial advertisement segments. If the signature pattern matches one of the stored signature patterns, the segment is thereby immediately identified as being one of the selected segments and is processed in real-time to mute or otherwise alter the television signal during the segment. If the signature pattern of the segment does not match any of the stored signature patterns, the segment is analyzed to determine whether the segment is nevertheless a selected segment and, if so, its signature pattern is stored along with the stored signature patterns.

Abstract translation: 该方法和装置在电视接收机中操作，以实时识别电视信号的不需要的广播段，例如商业广告，以便在每个不需要的段期间选择性地改变电视显示。 检测与电视信号的每个片段相关联的签名模式，并将其与存储的代表诸如商业广告片段的片段的签名模式进行比较。 如果签名模式匹配所存储的签名模式之一，则该片段由此立即被识别为所选择的片段中的一个，并且在片段期间实时处理以静音或以其他方式改变电视信号。 如果段的签名模式与所存储的签名模式中的任一个不匹配，则对该段进行分析，以确定该段是否仍然是选定的段，如果是，则将其签名模式与存储的签名模式一起存储。

公开(公告)号：US06726584B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10055532

申请日：2002-01-22

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden

IPC: B39

CPC classification number: A63B39/06 ,  A63B43/00 ,  A63B2071/0611

Abstract: An encapsulated marking agent is used to provide a temporary mark at a point of contact between two objects. In a specific example, a game ball is coated with a temporary marking agent that is encapsulated or otherwise sealed against exposure to the air. When the ball contacts a surface with sufficient velocity, a small quantity of the marking agent is liberated to provide a visible mark on the surface at the point of contact. Similar to a “disappearing ink”, the marking agent dissipates upon exposure to air.

Abstract translation: 封装的标记剂用于在两个物体之间的接触点处提供临时标记。 在具体示例中，游戏球涂覆有临时标记剂，其被封装或以其他方式密封以暴露于空气。 当球以足够的速度接触表面时，少量的标记剂被释放以在接触点处在表面上提供可见标记。 类似于“消失的墨水”，标记剂在暴露于空气中时消散。

公开(公告)号：US06612182B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09993278

申请日：2001-11-05

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden ,  Peter D. Lippire

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden ,  Peter D. Lippire

IPC: G01N308

CPC classification number: A63B47/008 ,  A63B2039/006 ,  A63B2102/02 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65D51/24 ,  B65D2201/00 ,  G01N3/42 ,  G01N2033/008

Abstract: A container for storing sport balls incorporates a device for testing the playing condition of the balls. The test device is in the form of a disk with a base portion supported within the container and an indicator arm. A ball to be tested is placed into the container where it rests on the indicator arm with a portion of the ball protruding out of the open end of the container. The exposed portion of the ball is pressed against a flat surface. This deflects the indicator arm and provides a visual indication of the playing condition of the ball.

Abstract translation: 用于存储运动球的容器包括用于测试球的播放状态的装置。 测试装置是具有支撑在容器内的基部部分和指示器臂的盘形式。 要测试的球被放置在容器中，在该容器中，其放置在指示器臂上，其中一部分球从容器的开口端突出。 球的暴露部分压在平坦表面上。 这使指示器臂偏转并提供球的播放状态的视觉指示。

公开(公告)号：US06404977B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09452055

申请日：1999-11-30

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: G11B27/28 ,  H04N5/76 ,  Y10S358/908

Abstract: The method and apparatus operates in a VCR to identify selected broadcast segments, such as commercial advertisements, of a television signal in real-time for the purpose of suspending recording of the television signal during each unwanted segment. A signature pattern associated with each segment of the television signal is detected and compared to stored signature patterns representative of selected segments such as commercial advertisement segments. If the signature pattern matches one of the stored signature patterns, the segment is thereby immediately identified as being one of the selected segments and is processed in real-time to suspend recording during the segment. If the signature pattern of the segment does not match any of the stored signature patterns, the segment is analyzed to determine whether the segment is nevertheless a selected segment and, if so, its signature pattern is stored along with the stored signature patterns. The analysis to determine whether the segment is nevertheless a selected segment is performed by detecting the length of the segment upon its completion and then determining whether the length of the segment matches one of a pre-determined set of permissible selected segment lengths such as standard commercial advertisement segment lengths of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds. If so, the segment is identified as being a selected segment and its signature pattern is stored along with the other stored signature patterns such that, the next time the same segment is encountered, its signature will then match the stored signature and therefore the segment can be immediately identified and recording of the segment can be immediately suspended.

Abstract translation: 该方法和装置在VCR中操作以实时识别电视信号的选定的广播片段，例如商业广告，以便在每个不期望的片段期间挂起电视信号的记录。 检测与电视信号的每个片段相关联的签名模式，并将其与存储的代表诸如商业广告片段的片段的签名模式进行比较。 如果签名模式匹配所存储的签名模式之一，则该段被立即被识别为所选择的段中的一个并且被实时处理以在该段期间暂停记录。 如果段的签名模式与所存储的签名模式中的任一个不匹配，则对该段进行分析，以确定该段是否仍然是选定的段，如果是，则将其签名模式与存储的签名模式一起存储。 用于确定段是否仍然是选择段的分析是通过检测段完成后的长度来进行的，然后确定段的长度是否匹配预定的一组允许选择的段长度中的一个，例如标准商业 广告段长度为15秒，30秒或60秒。 如果是，则该段被识别为选择的段，并且其签名模式与其他存储的签名模式一起存储，使得下一次遇到相同的段时，其签名将与存储的签名相匹配，因此段可以 立即确定并记录片段可以立即暂停。

公开(公告)号：US06401980B2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09808526

申请日：2001-03-13

Applicant: Jerry Iggulden

Inventor： Jerry Iggulden

IPC: B65D2306

CPC classification number: B65D23/065 ,  Y10S428/906 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1471 ,  Y10T428/1495 ,  Y10T428/28 ,  Y10T428/2848

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device for collecting and absorbing drips on an exterior of a fluid container comprises an elongated strip of laminated construction. A material substantially impervious to the fluid in the container is adhesively bonded to a layer of absorbent material. A further layer of adhesive is applied to the other side of the absorbent material so that a strip of desired length may be secured to the exterior of the fluid container.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于收集和吸收流体容器外部的滴液的装置包括细长的叠层结构条。 基本不能渗透容器中的流体的材料被粘合到一层吸收材料上。 将另一层粘合剂施加到吸收材料的另一侧，使得所需长度的条带可以固定到流体容器的外部。