公开(公告)号：US20080066111A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11888675

申请日：2007-07-31

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  Jon Radloff

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  Jon Radloff

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8126 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N2005/44556

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhanced sports-related media content access and display are provided. An intelligent tuning module for multi-tuner systems may designate one sporting event as a primary sporting event and another sporting event as a secondary sporting event. A primary tuner may tune the primary event whenever possible and a secondary tuner may tune the secondary event whenever possible. Sporting events may be assigned user profile scores and tuned away from in reverse priority order. An interactive scoreboard may also be displayed with various game status and alert icons. The interactive scoreboard may allow a viewer to quickly tune between high-interest sporting events. Sports-specific features, such as wagering and fantasy league support, are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供用于增强运动相关媒体内容访问和显示的系统和方法。 用于多调谐器系统的智能调谐模块可以将一个体育赛事指定为主要体育赛事，另一个运动赛事可以指定为二次体育赛事。 主调谐器可以在可能的情况下调谐主要事件，并且辅助调谐器可以在可能的情况下调谐辅助事件。 体育赛事可能会被分配用户个人资料分数，并以相反的优先级顺序进行调整。 还可以显示具有各种游戏状态和警报图标的交互记录板。 交互记录板可以允许观众快速调整高兴体育赛事之间的调整。 还提供体育专用功能，如投注和幻想联盟支持。

公开(公告)号：US20080010655A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11820587

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Joel Hassell ,  Thomas Lemmons ,  David Berezowski ,  Robert Knee ,  Robert McCoy

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Joel Hassell ,  Thomas Lemmons ,  David Berezowski ,  Robert Knee ,  Robert McCoy

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4227 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N7/106 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4786 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8126

Abstract: An interactive television program guide with remote access is provided. The interactive television program guide is implemented on interactive television program guide equipment. A remote program guide access device is connected to the interactive television program guide equipment by a remote access link to provide a user with remote access to program guide functions.

公开(公告)号：US20070247138A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11717967

申请日：2007-03-14

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Allen

IPC: G01R35/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B5/076 ,  A61B2560/0219

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention determine the resonant frequency of a sensor by obtain sensor signals in response to three energizing signals, measure the phase of each sensor signal, and using a group phase delay to determine the resonant frequency. The phase difference between the first and second signal is determined as a first group phase delay. The phase difference between the second and third signal is determined as a second group phase delay. The first group phase delay and second group phase delay are compared. Based on the comparison, the system may lock on the resonant frequency of the sensor or adjust a subsequent set of three energizing signals.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面通过响应于三个激励信号获得传感器信号来确定传感器的谐振频率，测量每个传感器信号的相位，并且使用组相位延迟来确定谐振频率。 第一和第二信号之间的相位差被确定为第一组相位延迟。 第二和第三信号之间的相位差被确定为第二组相位延迟。 比较第一组相位延迟和第二组相位延迟。 基于比较，系统可以锁定传感器的谐振频率或调整后续的一组三个通电信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070181331A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11668601

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller ,  Robert Refermat

Inventor： Jason Kroh ,  Michael Ellis ,  Donald Miller ,  Robert Refermat

IPC: H02G3/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/02014 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  H01B11/20 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  Y10S128/903

Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. A cable attached to the coupling loop provides maximum isolation between the energizing signal and the sensor signal by maximizing the distance between the coaxial cables that carry the signals and maintaining the relative positions of the coaxial cables throughout the cable assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供耦合环路或天线，其可以与通过调节激励信号的相位和频率来确定传感器的谐振频率的系统一起使用，直到通电信号的频率与传感器的谐振频率匹配。 连接到耦合回路的电缆通过使承载信号的同轴电缆之间的距离最大化并且保持同轴电缆在整个电缆组件中的相对位置来提供激励信号和传感器信号之间的最大隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20070157253A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11712785

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Thomas Lemmons

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  William Thomas ,  Thomas Lemmons

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/2353 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2143 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23113 ,  H04N21/2318 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/2335 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided. An interactive television program guide provides users with an opportunity to select programs for recording on a remote media server. Programs may also be recorded on a local media server. The program guide provides users with VCR-like control over programs that are played back from the media servers and over real-time cached copies of the programs. The program guide also provides users with an opportunity to designate gift recipients for whom programs may be recorded.

Abstract translation: 提供交互式电视节目指南系统。 交互式电视节目指南为用户提供了选择在远程媒体服务器上进行录制的节目的机会。 程序也可以记录在本地媒体服务器上。 程序指南为用户提供了从媒体服务器播放的程序和程序的实时缓存副本的程序的类似VCR的控制。 节目指南还为用户提供了指定节目可能被录制的礼物收件人的机会。

公开(公告)号：US20070124795A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-31

申请号：US11657775

申请日：2007-01-24

Applicant: Pamela McKissick ,  William Thomas ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Regouby ,  Joel Hassell

Inventor： Pamela McKissick ,  William Thomas ,  Michael Ellis ,  Mark Regouby ,  Joel Hassell

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/47815 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2408 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47211 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4758 ,  H04N21/4781 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/4786 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A television message system is provided that allows users at user television equipment devices that are connected to a television distribution facility to transmit messages to each other relating to a television program or other suitable subject. The television message system permits users to participate in evaluations, contests, promotions, and surveys related to a television program while watching that television program. The television message system also permits users to compose and send a message to a television program entity. Users can send messages through the television message system to users at personal computers who are connected to the user's television distribution facility through a communications network. The television message system also allows a user to purchase a gift related to television programming for a recipient. The gift may be an electronic gift certificate for pay-per-view programming. The television message system may be based on an interactive television program guide or a set-top box application implemented on a set-top box.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电视消息系统，其允许连接到电视分发设施的用户电视设备设备的用户相对于电视节目或其他合适的对象发送消息。 电视消息系统允许用户在观看电视节目时参与与电视节目相关的评估，比赛，促销和调查。 电视消息系统还允许用户撰写并向电视节目实体发送消息。 用户可以通过电视消息系统向通过通信网络连接到用户的电视分发设施的个人计算机的用户发送消息。 电视消息系统还允许用户购买与接收者的电视节目相关的礼物。 礼物可能是按次付费节目的电子礼券。 电视消息系统可以基于在机顶盒上实现的交互式电视节目指南或机顶盒应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US20050278771A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US11197867

申请日：2005-08-04

Applicant: Joel Hassell ,  Edward Knudson ,  L. Joe Hedges ,  Michael Ellis ,  David Berezowski

Inventor： Joel Hassell ,  Edward Knudson ,  L. Joe Hedges ,  Michael Ellis ,  David Berezowski

IPC: G11B27/00 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/32 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B31/00 ,  H04H20/00 ,  H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/081 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N7/173 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/107 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/327 ,  G11B27/328 ,  G11B27/329 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/90 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42661 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4358 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43622 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/4856 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8455 ,  H04N21/8456 ,  H04N21/85406

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system with digital storage is provided. The program guide gives users the ability to store information associated with recorded programs in a directory in the digital storage device thereby providing easy access to program information. The program guide may also provide a global media library for indicating the programs stored on removable storage media used with the program guide. The guide may also allow the user to manage and maintain a user media library to do the same. Non-time-sensitive data associated with recorded programs may be stored in a way that allows the user to interact with the data on playback as if the program were being originally aired. The program guide also allows the user to define “super-programs” for playback of a sequence of stored programs or program segments.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有数字存储的交互式电视节目指南系统。 节目指南使用户能够将与记录节目相关联的信息存储在数字存储设备中的目录中，从而提供对节目信息的容易访问。 节目指南还可以提供用于指示存储在与节目指南一起使用的可移动存储媒体上的节目的全局媒体库。 该指南还可以允许用户管理和维护用户媒体库以进行相同操作。 与记录的节目相关联的非时间敏感数据可以以允许用户在播放时与数据进行交互的方式来存储，就好像该节目最初被播放一样。 节目指南还允许用户定义用于播放所存储的节目或节目片段序列的“超级节目”。

公开(公告)号：US20050235322A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11147952

申请日：2005-06-07

Applicant: Michael Ellis ,  Thomas Lemmons ,  Connie Marshall ,  Donald Allison

Inventor： Michael Ellis ,  Thomas Lemmons ,  Connie Marshall ,  Donald Allison

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/761 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/7755 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a user may use the program guide to watch one program while simultaneously recording another program without interrupting the recording or viewing process. This interactive television program guide system also allows a user the to utilize all or some of the program guide features while in the watch and record mode depending on the embodiment that is being implemented. Further, this watch and record system may be implemented using a multiple tuner set-top box or a single tuner set-top box with a RF bypass or digital switch. In addition to a set-top box, the system may be implemented using a satellite receiver, an advanced television with a processor and memory, or a computer. The various implementations provide a very versatile watch and record environment for the user.

公开(公告)号：US20050177850A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10923265

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Peter Boylan ,  Michael Ellis

Inventor： Peter Boylan ,  Michael Ellis

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4314 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/8153 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8545 ,  H04N21/858

Abstract: An interactive television system with programming-related links is provided. The system may include user television equipment on which interactive program guide and non-program-guide applications may be implemented. Information that is displayed in a display screen for a non-program-guide application may be related to programming. A display screen or overlay for programming that is related to the information may be displayed when a user selects the displayed information. The display or overlay for the programming may include advertisements, video, graphics, options, or programming descriptions. The display screen or overlay may have been displayed by the program guide application.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有编程相关链接的交互式电视系统。 该系统可以包括可以在其上实现交互式节目指南和非节目指南应用的用户电视设备。 在非程序指南应用的显示屏中显示的信息可能与编程有关。 当用户选择显示的信息时，可以显示与信息相关的用于编程的显示屏幕或覆盖物。 编程的显示或覆盖可以包括广告，视频，图形，选项或编程描述。 显示屏幕或重叠画面可能已被节目指南应用程序显示。

公开(公告)号：US20050120373A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10942070

申请日：2004-09-15

Applicant: William Thomas ,  Thomas Westberg ,  Brian Fife ,  Joseph DiGiovanni ,  Michael Ellis

Inventor： William Thomas ,  Thomas Westberg ,  Brian Fife ,  Joseph DiGiovanni ,  Michael Ellis

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/222 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/52 ,  H04N9/804 ,  H04N7/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/4184 ,  G11B20/00173 ,  G11B20/00731 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/218 ,  G11B2220/2545 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/2368 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/42646 ,  H04N21/42669 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4341 ,  H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/4398 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for extracting digital content using an interactive television application. The interactive television application may allow the user to record programs on a set-top box. The interactive television application may also allow the user to extract the audio from one of the recorded programs and transfer the extracted audio to removable media (e.g., a CD-R). The interactive television application also be configured to perform a future transfer of digital content to removable media. The future transfer may occur without requiring any further user interaction.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用交互式电视应用提取数字内容的方法和系统。 交互式电视应用可以允许用户在机顶盒上记录节目。 交互式电视应用还可以允许用户从所记录的节目之一中提取音频，并将提取的音频传送到可移动媒体（例如，CD-R）。 交互式电视应用还被配置为执行数字内容到可移动媒体的将来传送。 未来的转移可能发生，而不需要任何进一步的用户交互。