公开(公告)号：US08745663B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12023816

申请日：2008-01-31

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems and methods provide information to a user in response to usage of an electronic program guide provided by an appliance coupled to a display. Usage of the electronic program guide is observed from within the appliance, and any triggering events in the usage of the electronic program guide are identified. An instruction is then executed in response to the triggering event to thereby provide the information on the display. Information provided may include a graphic display, a video clip, a highlight of any portion of the electronic program guide, or other information as appropriate.

Abstract translation: 响应于由耦合到显示器的设备提供的电子节目指南的使用，系统和方法向用户提供信息。 从电器内部观察电子节目指南的使用，并且识别使用电子节目指南中的任何触发事件。 然后响应于触发事件执行指令，从而在显示器上提供信息。 提供的信息可以包括图形显示，视频剪辑，电子节目指南的任何部分的亮点或适当的其他信息。

公开(公告)号：US08660412B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13592976

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Erik J. Swenson

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Erik J. Swenson

IPC: H04N5/761 ,  H04N5/7613

CPC classification number: H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N9/79 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/6543

Abstract: Content receivers may be configured to simultaneously record multiple instances of content for multiple programming channels based on content provider instructions. Systems and methods utilize the content receivers to dynamically adjust recording parameters to account for instances of content with a start time and/or end time that falls outside of predefined recording parameters. The dynamically adjusted recording parameters may adjust the number of channels recorded and/or instances of content recorded. The content receiver may compare programming information received at a processing unit with predefined recording parameters and may dynamically adjust the recording parameters based on the comparison. The content receiver may generate on screen display content to include information on the dynamically adjusted recording parameters and may transmit the on screen display content to a content display device for notifying the user of the dynamically adjusted recoding parameters.

Abstract translation: 内容接收器可以被配置为基于内容提供商指令同时记录用于多个节目频道的多个内容实例。 系统和方法利用内容接收器来动态地调整记录参数以考虑具有超出预定记录参数的开始时间和/或结束时间的内容的实例。 动态调整的记录参数可以调节记录的频道的数量和/或记录的内容的实例。 内容接收器可以将在处理单元处接收到的节目信息与预定义的记录参数进行比较，并且可以基于比较来动态地调整记录参数。 内容接收器可以生成屏幕显示内容以包括关于动态调整的记录参数的信息，并且可以将内容显示设备发送到内容显示设备，以通知用户动态调整的重新编码参数。

公开(公告)号：US08533751B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US13237747

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Edmund F. Petruzzelli ,  Danny J. Minnick

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Edmund F. Petruzzelli ,  Danny J. Minnick

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4755

Abstract: Television converter devices in accordance with present invention determine whether the programming is to be blocked or not, then inserts an appropriate V-code into the vertical blanking interval (VBI) of the programming before delivering the programming to one or more V-chip enabled TV where the V-chip blocks the programming as appropriate. Various methods of determining whether the programming is to be blocked are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的电视转换器装置确定编程是否被阻塞，然后将编程的垂直消隐间隔（VBI）插入到一个或多个V芯片使能电视机 其中V芯片适当地阻止编程。 公开了确定编程是否被阻止的各种方法。

公开(公告)号：US08510771B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12434742

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/147

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for the identification of locations in a presentation stream based on metadata associated with the presentation stream. Locations within a presentation stream are identified using signature data associated with the presentation stream. The identified locations within a presentation stream may be utilized to identify boundaries of segments within the presentation stream, such as segments of a show and interstitials (e.g., commercials) of the show. The identified portions of a presentation stream may then be utilized for filtering segments of content during presentation.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于基于与呈现流相关联的元数据来识别呈现流中的位置的方法和装置。 使用与呈现流相关联的签名数据来识别呈现流内的位置。 呈现流内的识别的位置可以用于识别呈现流内的段的边界，例如节目的节目和节目的插页（例如广告）。 然后，呈现流的识别部分可用于在呈现期间过滤内容段。

公开(公告)号：US20130051758A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13291014

申请日：2011-11-07

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  William Michael Beals

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  William Michael Beals

IPC: H04N9/80

CPC classification number: H04N5/783 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B31/006 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/84 ,  H04N5/913 ,  H04N9/7921 ,  H04N9/80 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/47217

Abstract: Content receivers may simultaneously record multiple instances of content for multiple programming channels based on content provider instructions. Systems and methods utilize the content receivers to perform memory jumping operations within files having the simultaneously recorded multiple instance of content stored therein. The memory jumping operation may jump locations within the file corresponding to a predetermined memory jumping operation timeframe, and in order to account for the variability in the recording bit rate and therefore the playing of the instance of content, the jump locations in the memory jumping operation may be dynamically adjusted based on recording bit rates.

Abstract translation: 内容接收器可以基于内容提供商指令同时记录用于多个节目频道的多个内容实例。 系统和方法利用内容接收器在具有存储在其中的内容的同时记录的多个内容的文件内执行存储器跳转操作。 存储器跳转操作可以跳转与预定的存储器跳跃操作时间帧相对应的文件内的位置，并且为了考虑记录比特率的变化并因此考虑内容实例的播放，存储器跳转操作中的跳转位置 可以基于记录比特率动态地调整。

公开(公告)号：US08024753B1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US11118219

申请日：2005-04-28

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Edmund F. Petruzzelli ,  Danny J. Minnick

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Edmund F. Petruzzelli ,  Danny J. Minnick

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4755

Abstract: Television converter devices in accordance with present invention determine whether the programming is to be blocked or not, then inserts an appropriate V-code into the vertical blanking interval (VBI) of the programming before delivering the programming to one or more V-chip enabled TV where the V-chip blocks the programming as appropriate. Various methods of determining whether the programming is to be blocked are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的电视转换器装置确定编程是否被阻塞，然后将编程的垂直消隐间隔（VBI）插入到一个或多个V芯片使能电视机 其中V芯片适当地阻止编程。 公开了确定编程是否被阻止的各种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110207395A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13100266

申请日：2011-05-03

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04H20/71

CPC classification number: G08B27/008 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/65 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/435

Abstract: A method is presented for providing information associated with a geographical area to users of broadcast communication receivers. The information, as well as an indication of the geographical area associated with the information, are transmitted to, and received by, each of the broadcast communication receivers. In each of the receivers, the indication of the geographical area is compared with a geographic code associated with, and stored within, the receiver. Each of the receivers also provides at least one alert to a user of the respective broadcast communication receiver if the geographic area is located on a travel vector of the respective broadcast communication receiver indicated by the geographical code.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于向广播通信接收机的用户提供与地理区域相关联的信息的方法。 信息以及与信息相关联的地理区域的指示被发送到每个广播通信接收机并由其接收。 在每个接收机中，将地理区域的指示与与接收机相关联并存储在接收机内的地理码进行比较。 如果地理区域位于由地理代码指示的相应的广播通信接收机的行进向量上，则每个接收机还向相应广播通信接收机的用户提供至少一个警报。

公开(公告)号：US20100253785A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US11693024

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Kranti K. Kilaru

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Kranti K. Kilaru

IPC: H04N17/00

CPC classification number: H04H20/74 ,  H04H20/12 ,  H04H60/11

Abstract: A method is presented for notifying a user of a broadcast communication channel problem. At a broadcast distribution facility, a problem involving a first broadcast communication channel from the broadcast distribution facility to a broadcast communication receiver associated with the user is detected. A cause of the problem is ascertained at the facility. The broadcast distribution facility then relays an indication of the cause of the problem to the receiver over a second broadcast communication channel from the facility to the receiver. The receiver informs the user of the cause of the problem.

Abstract translation: 呈现用于通知用户广播通信信道问题的方法。 在广播发布设备中，检测到涉及从广播分发设备到与用户相关联的广播通信接收机的第一广播通信信道的问题。 在设施中确定问题的原因。 然后，广播分发设备通过第二广播通信信道从设备向接收机中继对接收机的问题原因的指示。 接收器通知用户问题的原因。

公开(公告)号：US20090167855A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US11965281

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/43615 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  H04N2201/0075

Abstract: An electronic system is presented which includes a remote control device and a first electronic device. In one embodiment, the remote control device is configured to accept a user input signifying a command for a second electronic device, as well as generate the command for the second electronic device, and an indication of the command. In another embodiment, the remote control device is configured to accept a user input that causes a mode change of the remote control device, wherein the mode identifies one of a plurality of electronic devices that receive commands from the remote control device. The remote control device is also configured to transmit the command to the second electronic device, if applicable, and transmit the indication of the command or mode change to the first electronic device. The first electronic device is configured to receive and process the indication to alter operation of the first electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种包括遥控装置和第一电子装置的电子系统。 在一个实施例中，远程控制设备被配置为接受表示第二电子设备的命令的用户输入，以及生成第二电子设备的命令以及该命令的指示。 在另一个实施例中，远程控制设备被配置为接受导致遥控设备的模式改变的用户输入，其中该模式识别从遥控设备接收命令的多个电子设备中的一个。 远程控制设备还被配置为将命令发送到第二电子设备（如果适用），并将命令或模式改变的指示发送到第一电子设备。 第一电子设备被配置为接收和处理指示以改变第一电子设备的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090142035A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US11948180

申请日：2007-11-30

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Markus Wayne Jackson

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Markus Wayne Jackson

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/26

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4756 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: A program recording device including an input port, a processor memory, a processor, a selector, and a storage element is configured to receive command data and program data through the input port. The selector receives command data and program data from the input port and outputs the command data to the processor memory and the program data to the storage element. The processor uses this command data to control the selector and storage element to automatically record a program influenced by user preferences onto the storage element without requiring any user input.

Abstract translation: 包括输入端口，处理器存储器，处理器，选择器和存储元件的程序记录装置被配置为通过输入端口接收命令数据和程序数据。 选择器从输入端口接收命令数据和程序数据，并将命令数据输出到处理器存储器，并将程序数据输出到存储元件。 处理器使用该命令数据来控制选择器和存储元件，以自动将受用户偏好影响的程序记录到存储元件上，而不需要任何用户输入。