公开(公告)号：US08112784B1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US11118220

申请日：2005-04-28

Applicant: Mark W. Jackson ,  Daniel J. Minnick ,  David A. Kummer ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Kerry P. L. Miller ,  George C. Lewis

Inventor： Mark W. Jackson ,  Daniel J. Minnick ,  David A. Kummer ,  Mark H. Gomez ,  Kerry P. L. Miller ,  George C. Lewis

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4122

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a television converter device, such as a set-top-box (STB), that includes two or more channel selectors and the necessary control electronics to allow each of the multiple channel selectors to operate independently. STB embodiments of the present invention may be connected to and support one or more TVs. The STB embodiments allow each connected TV to receive television programming independent of what any other connected TVs may be receiving, at a significant cost savings over providing separate STBs for each TV.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括诸如机顶盒（STB）的电视转换器装置，其包括两个或更多个信道选择器和必要的控制电子装置，以允许多个信道选择器中的每一个独立地操作。 本发明的STB实施例可以连接到并支持一个或多个TV。 STB实施例允许每个连接的TV独立于任何其他连接的TV可能接收的电视节目，以比为每个TV提供单独的STB显着的成本节省。

公开(公告)号：US20110197251A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：US12702999

申请日：2010-02-09

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/95

CPC classification number: H04N9/79 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: Presented herein is a method of extending a recording in a media content receiver of a media event that is delayed. In the method, a recording of media content is begun at an expected start time for the media event based on a recording timer, wherein the recording timer indicates the expected start time and an expected end time for the media event. After beginning the recording, the media content being recorded is analyzed to determine an actual start time for the media event. The actual start time is then compared with the expected start time. If the difference between the actual start time and the expected start time exceeds some predetermined value, the expected end time is adjusted to extend the recording. The recording is then ended at the adjusted end time.

Abstract translation: 这里提出的是在延迟的媒体事件的媒体内容接收器中扩展记录的方法。 在该方法中，基于记录定时器，在媒体事件的预期开始时间开始记录媒体内容，其中，记录定时器指示媒体事件的预期开始时间和预期结束时间。 开始录制后，分析正在记录的媒体内容，以确定媒体事件的实际开始时间。 然后将实际开始时间与预期开始时间进行比较。 如果实际开始时间和预期开始时间之间的差超过预定值，则调整预期结束时间以延长记录。 然后记录在调整的结束时间结束。

公开(公告)号：US20100169945A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12347722

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: John T. Kennedy ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： John T. Kennedy ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/163 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: A method for controlling multiple devices using a virtual device that may be displayed on a screen. The method may include providing the information for the virtual device from a set-top box to the screen. The method may also include using a control device to scroll around the virtual device and make a selection fro the options provided by the virtual device. Additionally, the buttons on the control device may not correspond to the functionality associated with the virtual buttons on the virtual device.

Abstract translation: 使用可能在屏幕上显示的虚拟设备来控制多个设备的方法。 该方法可以包括将虚拟设备的信息从机顶盒提供到屏幕。 该方法还可以包括使用控制设备围绕虚拟设备滚动并通过虚拟设备提供的选项进行选择。 此外，控制设备上的按钮可能不对应于与虚拟设备上的虚拟按钮相关联的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100130141A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12324584

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Nicholas B. Newell ,  David A. Kummer ,  Kranti Kilaru ,  William N. Moran ,  Jason Anguiano

Inventor： Nicholas B. Newell ,  David A. Kummer ,  Kranti Kilaru ,  William N. Moran ,  Jason Anguiano

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04B1/06 ,  H04B1/18

CPC classification number: H04H60/32 ,  H04H20/84 ,  H04H60/15 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H60/93 ,  H04H60/94 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2547 ,  H04N21/4181 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for identifying and responding to missing or absent receivers. The invention includes determining, at a particular receiver that is a member of a group of receivers, that one member of the group is currently or was at a particular time missing, absent or otherwise unresponsive. Embodiments of the invention are directed to notifying a service provider of a receiver status or absence, which, in response, may take one of a number of predetermined actions.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于识别和响应丢失或不存在的接收机的系统和方法。 本发明包括在作为一组接收机的成员的特定接收机处确定该组中的一个成员当前或处于特定时间丢失，不存在或者其他无响应。 本发明的实施例涉及通知服务提供商的接收机状态或不存在，其作为响应可以采取若干预定动作中的一种。

公开(公告)号：US20100094157A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12252045

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: A61B5/053

CPC classification number: A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/117 ,  A61B5/6825 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2221/2149 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4415 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755

Abstract: A method for identifying a user of an electronic device is presented. In the method, for each of a plurality of users, a bioelectrical impedance of the user is measured, a value based on the measurement is generated, and the value is associated with information corresponding to the user. A bioelectrical impedance of a current user of the electronic device is also measured, and a value based on this measurement is generated. The value associated with the current user is compared with at least one of the values associated with the plurality of users. In response to the comparison, the electronic device is operated based on the information corresponding to one of the plurality of users in response to the current user interacting with the electronic device if the value associated with the current user indicates the current user is the one of the plurality of users.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于识别电子设备的用户的方法。 在该方法中，对于多个用户中的每一个，测量用户的生物电阻抗，产生基于测量的值，并且该值与对应于用户的信息相关联。 还测量电子设备的当前用户的生物电阻抗，并且产生基于该测量的值。 将与当前用户相关联的值与与多个用户相关联的值中的至少一个进行比较。 响应于比较，如果与当前用户相关联的值指示当前用户是当前用户之一，则响应于当前用户与电子设备交互来响应于与多个用户之一相对应的信息，电子设备被操作 多个用户。

公开(公告)号：US20090300699A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12130792

申请日：2008-05-30

Applicant: Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Steven M. Casagrande ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/44016 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8455

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus and/or methods are described for skipping, filtering and/or replacing content from an audio/video stream using text data associated with the audio/video stream. The text data is processed using location information that references a segment of the text data of the first audio/video stream to identify a location within the first audio/video stream. The location within the first audio/video stream is utilized to identify portions of the audio/video stream that are to be skipped during presentation. The portions of the audio/video stream that are to be skipped are filtered from the audio/video stream, and some of the skipped portions of the audio/video stream are replaced with substitute content. The filtered video stream, including the substitute content, is outputted for presentation to a user.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于使用与音频/视频流相关联的文本数据从音频/视频流中跳过，过滤和/或替换内容的装置和/或方法的各种实施例。 使用引用第一音频/视频流的文本数据的段的位置信息来处理文本数据，以识别第一音频/视频流内的位置。 第一音频/视频流内的位置用于识别在呈现期间要跳过的音频/视频流的部分。 将从音频/视频流中滤出要跳过的音频/视频流的部分，并且用替代内容替换音频/视频流中的一些跳过部分。 包括替代内容的滤波视频流被输出以呈现给用户。

公开(公告)号：US20090199238A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12023816

申请日：2008-01-31

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: G06F3/00

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：US6151479A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US868167

申请日：1997-06-03

Applicant: David A. Kummer

Inventor： David A. Kummer

IPC: H04H40/90 ,  H04H1/00

CPC classification number: H04H40/90

Abstract: This invention provides a method of generating multiple frequencies for use in a digital data transmission system including a remote transmitter and receiver. The reference frequency used in the transmitter is replicated in a remote receiver. A single crystal oscillator is used to generate a reference frequency similar to that used in the transmitter. The receiver reference frequency is manipulated by dividing the frequency into required multiple frequencies for use within the receiver. A constant comparison is made between the clock signal received in the transmitted data stream with the receiver reference frequency and the divisors are adjusted accordingly to maintain the clock frequency in the receiver within a predetermined tolerance range. This allows the output signal for display from the receiver to match the quality of the input display provided to the transmitter.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种生成用于包括远程发射机和接收机的数字数据传输系统中的多个频率的方法。 发射机中使用的参考频率在远程接收机中复制。 单晶振荡器用于产生与发射机中使用的参考频率相似的参考频率。 通过将频率除以所需的多个频率以在接收机内使用来操纵接收机参考频率。 在发送的数据流中接收的时钟信号与接收机参考频率之间进行恒定比较，并且相应地调整除数以将接收机中的时钟频率保持在预定的公差范围内。 这允许从接收器显示的输出信号与提供给发射机的输入显示的质量相匹配。

公开(公告)号：US5790202A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-04

申请号：US772031

申请日：1996-12-19

Applicant: David A. Kummer ,  Edmund F. Petruzzelli

Inventor： David A. Kummer ,  Edmund F. Petruzzelli

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/4104

Abstract: An improved system for the integration of off-air and satellite TV tuners in a direct broadcast system, comprising a source of an RF television signal, a TV tuner coupled to the RF signal source for demodulating the RF signal and producing baseband video and audio signals, a satellite antenna for receiving a data stream including direct broadcast satellite signals, a direct broadcast satellite tuner coupled to the satellite antenna for converting and demodulating the incoming signals to video and audio baseband output signals. An electronic program guide is included as part of the data stream received along with the direct broadcast satellite signals. A microprocessor is coupled to the direct broadcast satellite tuner for conditioning the electronic program guide. A multiplexer is coupled to the TV tuner, the broadcast satellite tuner, the electronic program guide and the microprocessor and is used to switch the signals and source so that an appropriate output signal can be directed to a display device for using the baseband video and audio signals. A controller is provided for the selection of the desired program channel from the guide and the automatic switching of the appropriate video and audio baseband signals and the signal source for the selected program. The user programs the zip code into the system for localizing the electronic programming guide used in the selection process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在直接广播系统中集成空中和卫星电视调谐器的改进系统，包括RF电视信号源，耦合到RF信号源的TV调谐器，用于解调RF信号并产生基带视频和音频信号 用于接收包括直接广播卫星信号的数据流的卫星天线，耦合到卫星天线的直接广播卫星调谐器，用于将输入信号转换和解调为视频和音频基带输出信号。 作为与直接广播卫星信号一起接收的数据流的一部分，包括电子节目指南。 微处理器耦合到直接广播卫星调谐器以调节电子节目指南。 多路复用器耦合到TV调谐器，广播卫星调谐器，电子节目指南和微处理器，并用于切换信号和源，使得适当的输出信号可以被引导到用于使用基带视频和音频的显示设备 信号。 提供控制器用于从指南中选择所需的节目频道，并自动切换适当的视频和音频基带信号以及所选节目的信号源。 用户将邮政编码到系统中用于本地化在选择过程中使用的电子节目指南。

公开(公告)号：US4658350A

公开(公告)日：1987-04-14

申请号：US493134

申请日：1983-03-31

Applicant: Lewis C. Eggebrecht ,  David A. Kummer

Inventor： Lewis C. Eggebrecht ,  David A. Kummer

IPC: G06F12/06 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F12/0623

Abstract: A computing system storage addressing apparatus which extends the addressing capability of an address bus to enable direct storage (memory) storage access (DMA) channels to operate simultaneously in the same or different storage page. The computing system includes a processor, a plurality of storage devices, a data bus and an address bus interconnecting the processor and the storage devices, a DMA device controlling connection of a plurality of DMA channels to the address bus and data bus, a plurality of address register means for storing page address signals loaded from the processor, and gating means for gating to the address bus page address signals from an address register means corresponding to a currently active DMA channel.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US81 / 01078 Sec。 371日期1983年3月31日 102（e）1983年3月31日PCT提交1981年8月12日PCT公布。 公开号WO83 / 00576 日期：1983年2月17日。一种计算系统存储寻址装置，其扩展地址总线的寻址能力，以实现直接存储（存储器）存储访问（DMA）通道，以在相同或不同的存储页面中同时操作。 计算系统包括处理器，多个存储设备，数据总线和互连处理器和存储设备的地址总线; DMA设备，其控制多个DMA通道到地址总线和数据总线的连接;多个 用于存储从处理器加载的寻址地址信号的地址寄存器装置，以及用于从对应于当前活动的DMA通道的地址寄存器装置选通地址总线页地址信号的选通装置。