公开(公告)号：US20040083484A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-29

申请号：US10282270

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION ,  SONY ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Kim Annon Ryal

IPC: H04N007/16 ,  H04N007/025 ,  H04N007/10

CPC classification number: H04N21/26291 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N7/162 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A recording of a televised content stream that has been recorded by a digital recorder is periodically refreshed with updated commercials by pushing the updates down to the viewer's device or pulling the updates from the source, so that when the viewer plays back the recording, he may view, if desired, commercials that are more timely than those that were originally recorded.

Abstract translation: 由数字记录器记录的电视内容流的记录通过将更新推送到观看者的设备或从源提取更新来定期刷新更新的广告，使得当观众回放记录时，他可以 如果需要，查看比最初记录的广告更及时的广告。

公开(公告)号：US20040078582A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10277605

申请日：2002-10-17

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION ,  SONY ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Robert Allan Unger ,  Christopher Jensen Read ,  Robert L. Hardacker

IPC: H04L009/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/913

Abstract: A PVR is selectively granted access to a hard disk drive. The HDD generates a random number, encrypts it with a key known to the PVR, and sends it to the PVR, which decrypts the number and increments it by one to render a new number. The new number is encrypted with the key and sent back to the HDD, which decrypts the new number, decrements it by one, and compares the result to the original number, granting the PVR access only when a match occurs.

Abstract translation: 选择性地授予PVR访问硬盘驱动器的权限。 HDD生成一个随机数，用PVR已知的密钥对其进行加密，并将其发送到PVR，该PVR对该数字进行解密，并将其递增1以呈现新的数字。 新号码用密钥加密并发送回HDD，解密新号码，将其减1，并将结果与​​原始号码进行比较，仅在匹配发生时才授予PVR访问权限。

公开(公告)号：US20040077324A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10719898

申请日：2003-11-21

Applicant: Sony Corporation ,  Sony Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Christopher P. Wieck

IPC: H04B001/06 ,  H04B001/10

CPC classification number: H03F1/342 ,  H03F1/3205 ,  H03F2200/99 ,  H04B1/109

Abstract: A radio frequency receiver includes an amplifier and a detector that produces a bias control signal indicating the level of the signal environment in which the receiver is currently operating. A bias generator sets the bias level of the amplifier according to the bias control signal, where the bias level tends to increase as the signal level increases. Further, the receiver, includes a first circuit adapted to receive a radio frequency input signal, the circuit having an adjustable bias level, a bias control having more than one level of control for generating a bias control signal based upon a base-band signal for controlling the first circuit and generating an output signal; and an alternative bypass switch across the first circuit so as to send a DC signal corresponding to the total power generated by said feedback means.

Abstract translation: 射频接收机包括放大器和检测器，其产生指示接收机当前正在操作的信号环境的电平的偏置控制信号。 偏置发生器根据偏置控制信号设置放大器的偏置电平，其中偏置电平随信号电平增加而趋于增加。 此外，接收器包括适于接收射频输入信号的第一电路，该电路具有可调节的偏置电平，具有多于一个控制电平的偏置控制，用于根据基带信号产生偏置控制信号 控制第一电路并产生输出信号; 以及跨越第一电路的替代旁路开关，以便发送对应于由所述反馈装置产生的总功率的DC信号。

公开(公告)号：US20040076343A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10273781

申请日：2002-10-18

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION and SONY ELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Huipin Zhang ,  Cheung Auyeung ,  Takao Yamazaki

IPC: G06K009/32

CPC classification number: G06T3/403

Abstract: A method of generating a value for a missing pixel nullxnull by determining a nullleast harmfulnull local edge direction between pixels, or sub-pixels, on substantially opposing sides of the missing pixel, and interpolating the difference to arrive at a value for pixel nullxnull. The method involves generating sub-pixel values for locations within neighboring pixels, the sub-pixels may comprise half-pixels, quarter-pixels, three-quarter pixels, and so forth, wherein any fractional pixel quantity may be created. Absolute difference values are calculated between neighboring pixels, or sub-pixel values, to determine a least harmful local edge direction along which a value is generated for pixel nullxnull by interpolation.

Abstract translation: 通过在缺失像素的基本相对的侧面上确定像素或子像素之间的“最不利的”局部边缘方向来产生缺失像素“x”的值的方法，并且内插差值以得到 像素“x”。 该方法涉及为相邻像素内的位置生成子像素值，子像素可以包括半像素，四分之一像素，四分之三像素等，其中可以创建任何分数像素数量。 在相邻像素或子像素值之间计算绝对差值，以确定通过插值为像素“x”生成值的最不利的局部边缘方向。

公开(公告)号：US20040075774A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10273758

申请日：2002-10-18

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION ,  SONY ELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Matthew Chang ,  Greg Gudorf ,  Aaron Dew ,  Anthony Creed ,  Rolf Toft

IPC: H04N005/46

CPC classification number: H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/8126

Abstract: A system and method for providing on demand information at a display device includes a microprocessor that is connected to a radio data service signal receiver and a display device. The radio signal contains the data source for the on-demand content rather than the display device tuner. The microprocessor causes information from the radio data service signal to be decoded and displayed at the display device when requested by a user.

Abstract translation: 用于在显示装置上提供点播信息的系统和方法包括连接到无线电数据业务信号接收机和显示装置的微处理器。 无线电信号包含按需内容的数据源，而不是显示设备调谐器。 当用户请求时，微处理器使来自无线电数据业务信号的信息被解码并显示在显示设备上。

公开(公告)号：US20040063498A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10261261

申请日：2002-09-30

Applicant: Sony Corporation ,  Sony Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Mark E. Oakes ,  Ted M. Dunn

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/35 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/332 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63F2300/406 ,  A63F2300/50

Abstract: A system and method for flexibly implementing a wireless gaming network of compatible portable units may include individual game applications that allow each respective portable unit to function in either a server mode as a server unit that manages a particular gaming event, or in a client mode as a client unit that participates in the gaming event. The compatible portable units may include one or more client units configured to utilize corresponding game applications in the client mode to participate in the gaming event. The compatible portable units may also include a selectable server unit configured to utilize a game application in the server mode for managing the gaming event. The server unit may also include a security module that separately controls access by the various client units for participating in the gaming event.

Abstract translation: 用于灵活地实现兼容便携式单元的无线游戏网络的系统和方法可以包括允许每个相应便携式单元以服务器模式作为管理特定游戏事件的服务器单元或以客户端模式作为 参与游戏活动的客户单位。 兼容便携式单元可以包括一个或多个客户端单元，其被配置为利用客户端模式中的相应游戏应用来参与游戏事件。 兼容便携式单元还可以包括被配置为利用服务器模式中的游戏应用来管理游戏事件的可选服务器单元。 服务器单元还可以包括安全模块，该安全模块分别控制各个客户端单元访问以参与游戏事件。

公开(公告)号：US20040054597A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：US10243634

申请日：2002-09-13

Applicant: SONY CORPORATION ,  SONY ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Christopher Alan Gulliver ,  Masaki Takemura ,  Russell Paik

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0267 ,  G06Q20/346 ,  G06Q30/0268 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G07F7/1008 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  G07F17/16

Abstract: A portable computer in a store can be carried past a kiosk and wirelessly receive from the kiosk demonstration versions of software, along with an ID of the store. Later, after using the demonstration version, the user can access a Web server and purchase a full version of the software. During the transaction, the store ID is provided to the server, which can then credit the particular store at which the demonstration version was obtained with a sale.

Abstract translation: 存储中的便携式计算机可以经过信息亭并且从软件的报亭演示版本以及商店的ID无线地接收。 之后，使用演示版本后，用户可以访问Web服务器并购买完整版本的软件。 在交易期间，商店ID被提供给服务器，服务器然后可以将获得演示版本的特定商店信用于销售。

公开(公告)号：US20030193297A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10305559

申请日：2002-11-27

Applicant: Sony Corporation ,  Sony Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Edward Russ ,  Jack Barger ,  James Wang

IPC: H05B039/04

CPC classification number: H01J29/467 ,  H01J3/021 ,  H01J3/029 ,  H01J29/481 ,  H01J29/488 ,  H01J31/127

Abstract: An electron emitting structure that produces a substantially uniform electric field resulting in a substantially straight electron emission. In a preferred form, the electron emitting structure is used as a cathode plate of a field emission display (FED). In one embodiment, an electron emitting structure comprises a substrate, a first electrode formed on the substrate, a second electrode crossing over an active region of the first electrode, and an insulating material separating and electrically insulating the first and second electrodes. A plurality of openings are formed in at least a portion of the second electrode crossing over the active region. And, an electron emitting material is deposited on at least a portion of the active region of the first electrode, portions of the electron emitting material not underneath respective ones of the plurality of openings of the second electrode.

Abstract translation: 一种电子发射结构，其产生基本上均匀的电场，导致基本上直的电子发射。 在优选的形式中，电子发射结构用作场致发射显示器（FED）的阴极板。 在一个实施例中，电子发射结构包括衬底，形成在衬底上的第一电极，与第一电极的有源区交叉的第二电极以及分隔并电绝缘第一和第二电极的绝缘材料。 在第二电极的至少一部分上形成有多个开口，该第二电极与有源区交叉。 并且，电子发射材料沉积在第一电极的有源区的至少一部分上，电子发射材料的部分不在第二电极的多个开口中的相应的开口下方。

公开(公告)号：US20030192062A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：US10112805

申请日：2002-03-29

Applicant: Sony Corporation ,  Sony Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Sho Kou

IPC: H04N007/16

CPC classification number: H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44508 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/43622 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for supporting and enabling the selection and mixing of multiple input data streams from multiple sources within a receiving device allowing external control includes a receiving device, a control device and one or more source devices. The receiving device receives input data streams from the source devices. The input data streams are provided as inputs to selectors within the receiving device. The selectors output selective ones of the input data streams to a mixer, based on control information received from a control device. The mixer then combines the selected input data streams into an output stream, based on control information received from the control device. The interfaces and functions of the selectors and the mixer are provided to the control device in response to a request from the control device. As the control device receives control inputs, the control device provides control information to the selectors and the mixer within the receiving device to control the output of the input data streams.

Abstract translation: 一种用于支持和启用能够允许外部控制的接收设备内的来自多个源的多个输入数据流的选择和混合的方法和装置，包括接收设备，控制设备和一个或多个源设备。 接收设备从源设备接收输入数据流。 输入数据流被提供为接收设备内的选择器的输入。 选择器基于从控制装置接收到的控制信息将选择性的输入数据流输出到混频器。 然后，混合器基于从控制装置接收到的控制信息将所选择的输入数据流组合成输出流。 响应于来自控制装置的请求，选择器和混合器的接口和功能被提供给控制装置。 当控制装置接收到控制输入时，控制装置向接收装置内的选择器和混频器提供控制信息，以控制输入数据流的输出。

公开(公告)号：US20030187646A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：US10112244

申请日：2002-03-27

Applicant: Sony Corporation ,  Sony Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Scott David Smyers ,  Glen David Stone ,  Bruce Alan Fairman

IPC: G10L015/18

CPC classification number: G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for configuring and controlling home entertainment systems through natural language and spoken commands using a natural language server allows a user to enter a natural language request within a network of devices. When a user's request is entered it is then transmitted to a network interface unit which digitizes and stores the request. The digitized request and information about the user's network of devices is then transmitted from the network interface unit to a natural language server, preferably over the internet. The natural language server then processes the request and generates commands necessary to complete the request within the user's network of devices. These commands are then transmitted from the natural language server to the network interface unit. The network interface unit then transmits the commands to the appropriate devices within the network of devices. The devices within the network of devices then execute the received commands to complete the user's request.

Abstract translation: 通过使用自然语言服务器的自然语言和口头命令配置和控制家庭娱乐系统的方法和装置允许用户在设备网络内输入自然语言请求。 当用户的请求被输入时，它被传送到数字化和存储请求的网络接口单元。 数字化请求和关于用户的设备网络的信息然后从网络接口单元发送到自然语言服务器，优选地通过因特网。 然后，自然语言服务器处理请求并产生在用户的设备网络内完成请求所必需的命令。 然后，这些命令从自然语言服务器发送到网络接口单元。 网络接口单元然后将命令发送到设备网络内的适当设备。 设备网络内的设备然后执行接收到的命令来完成用户的请求。