公开(公告)号：US20060203919A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11415025

申请日：2006-05-01

Applicant: Jeffrey Hamilton

Inventor： Jeffrey Hamilton

IPC: H04N7/12 ,  H04N11/02 ,  H04B1/66 ,  H04N11/04

CPC classification number: H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/23608 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/4347

Abstract: A method and system for the insertion of local signals, including digital media advertisements, into statistically multiplexed streams is presented. The rate control and timing information is computed and is used to specify the insertion time and rate parameters for digital advertisements. In one embodiment, a maximum bit rate over the advertisement duration is specified. The maximum bit rate may be constant or may vary in time, such that high bit rate portions of the advertisement are supported. High bit rate portions of the advertisements in different program streams may be staggered, such that the total bandwidth required does not exceed a maximum, but allowing for high bit rate portions of advertisements. Custom bit rate profiles for advertisements may also be defined, with the profiles being defined at a high granularity or a low granularity.

公开(公告)号：US20060195881A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11296923

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: Doron Segev ,  Ron Gutman

Inventor： Doron Segev ,  Ron Gutman

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/4621 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/6332 ,  H04N21/64792 ,  H04N21/654 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: A method of distributed statistical multiplexing of video data. The method includes generating a plurality of blocks forming a pre-processed video media corresponding to an original video media, the plurality of blocks including, for one or more sub-portions of the original video media, a plurality of interchangeable blocks that represent the sub-portion. Optionally, at least some of the blocks are transmitted to at least one multiplexer and reconstructed by the at least one multiplexer, for a plurality of communication channels, from at least some of the transmitted blocks.

公开(公告)号：US20060171423A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11048334

申请日：2005-02-01

Applicant: William Helms ,  Paul Brooks

Inventor： William Helms ,  Paul Brooks

IPC: H04J3/04

CPC classification number: H04N21/2365 ,  H04J3/1682 ,  H04N7/17309 ,  H04N21/23608 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/434 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04Q2213/13367 ,  H04Q2213/13376

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing multiplexing of video or other content (e.g., programs) within a network using feed-back from a subsequent digital program insertion stage, and/or feed-forward information from a prior multiplexing stage. In one embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cable network having headend and hub-based statistical multiplexing stages, and communication between the two stages is used to improve the visual quality performance and bandwidth utilization of the output multi-program stream during conditions where downstream content is inserted into the transport stream. Business methods associated with the various multiplexing features described above are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20060130113A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11013671

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: John Carlucci ,  William Helms ,  Louis Williamson

Inventor： John Carlucci ,  William Helms ,  Louis Williamson

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N11/04 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N11/02 ,  H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/42615 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6371 ,  H04N21/6377 ,  H04N21/658

Abstract: A method and apparatus to create and transmit transport multiplexes comprising one or more levels of service over a network. In one embodiment, the level of service comprises high definition (HD) content or programs, and the transmitted multiplexes are distributed over a plurality of downstream RF carriers in a cable network simultaneously. A head-end architecture for performing the multiplexing and distribution of multiple HD programs over the multiple carriers (i.e., in a “wideband” configuration) is disclosed. CPE having one or more wideband tuners is also disclosed, the CPE being adapted to receive the multiplexed HD content from the various RF carriers, and demultiplex it in order to permit decoding and subsequent viewing by the user. The use of multiple HD source programs with the multiplex advantageously provides for enhanced statistical multiplexing by providing a larger “pool” of constituent inputs and available carriers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于创建和发送包括通过网络的一个或多个服务等级的传输多路复用的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，服务级别包括高清晰度（HD）内容或节目，并且所发送的多路复用同时分布在有线网络中的多个下游RF载波上。 公开了一种用于在多个载波（即，“宽带”配置）上执行多个HD节目的复用和分配的前端架构。 还公开了具有一个或多个宽带调谐器的CPE，CPE适于从各种RF载波接收多路复用的HD内容，并将其解复用以允许用户进行解码和后续查看。 使用具有多路复用的多个HD源程序有利地通过提供更大的组合输入和可用载波的“池”来提供增强的统计复用。

公开(公告)号：US20060095943A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US11113000

申请日：2005-04-21

Applicant: Mehmet Demircin ,  Petrus van Beek

Inventor： Mehmet Demircin ,  Petrus van Beek

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N21/43637 ,  H04N19/149 ,  H04N19/15 ,  H04N19/162 ,  H04N19/164 ,  H04N19/166 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/177 ,  H04N19/188 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/46 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/89 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/4347

Abstract: A transmission systems suitable for video.

Abstract translation: 适用于视频的传输系统。

公开(公告)号：US20060095942A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US11112999

申请日：2005-04-21

Applicant: Petrus van Beek

Inventor： Petrus van Beek

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N21/23655 ,  H04N19/149 ,  H04N19/15 ,  H04N19/162 ,  H04N19/164 ,  H04N19/166 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/177 ,  H04N19/188 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/46 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/89 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/2402 ,  H04N21/2662 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/6377

Abstract: A transmission systems suitable for video.

Abstract translation: 适用于视频的传输系统。

公开(公告)号：US06987739B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-17

申请号：US10914737

申请日：2004-08-09

Applicant: Toshihiko Kitazawa ,  Takao Suzuki ,  Hiroaki Seto ,  Yoichi Matsumura

Inventor： Toshihiko Kitazawa ,  Takao Suzuki ,  Hiroaki Seto ,  Yoichi Matsumura

IPC: H04J1/16 ,  H04J3/02

CPC classification number: H04N21/23655 ,  H04N19/115 ,  H04N19/124 ,  H04N19/132 ,  H04N19/14 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/15 ,  H04N19/152 ,  H04N19/154 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/176 ,  H04N19/42 ,  H04N19/61

Abstract: The present invention makes it possible to efficiently transmit data for statistical multiplexing which is required for control using statistical multiplexing. By utilizing private packets, respective encoding devices transmit encoding difficulties serving as the data for statistical multiplexing to a multiplexer (4) via the same transmission channels as encoded video data and audio data are transmitted. The multiplexer (4) conducts multiplexing processing on data supplied from the respective encoding devices at a first rate R1 larger than a transmission rate on a transmission channel of a subsequent stage, and outputs a transport stream (TSd) including the private packets to a statistical multiplexing computer. In addition, the multiplexer (4) conducts multiplexing processing on data obtained by removing the private packets, at a second rate R2 which is equal to the transmission rate on the transmission channel of the subsequent stage, and outputs a transport stream (TSm) which does not include the private packets to the transmission channel of the subsequent stage.

Abstract translation: 本发明使得可以有效地发送用于使用统计复用的控制所需的统计复用数据。 通过利用专用分组，各个编码装置经由与编码的视频数据和音频数据相同的传输信道向多路复用器（4）发送用作统计复用的数据的编码困难。 多路复用器（4）对来自各编码装置的数据进行多路复用处理，该编码装置以比后级的传输信道上的传输速率大的第一速率R1进行多路传输处理，并输出传输流（TS < ）包括专用数据包到统计复用计算机。 另外，多路复用器（4）以与后级的传输信道上的传输速率相等的第二速率R 2对通过去除专用分组获得的数据进行多路复用处理，并输出传输流（TS < SUB> m ），其不包括到后续级的传输信道的专用分组。

公开(公告)号：US20050243922A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11109538

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Mark Magee ,  Wayne Michelsen ,  Jean Dumouchel ,  Robert Robinett ,  Peter Emanuel

Inventor： Mark Magee ,  Wayne Michelsen ,  Jean Dumouchel ,  Robert Robinett ,  Peter Emanuel

IPC: H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N7/12 ,  H04N19/103 ,  H04N19/107 ,  H04N19/137 ,  H04N19/14 ,  H04N19/142 ,  H04N19/174 ,  H04N19/177 ,  H04N19/179 ,  H04N19/436 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/85 ,  H04N21/23655

Abstract: An array encoding system and method for use with high definition digital video data streams includes method and means for analyzing the incoming data stream, splitting the data stream in accordance with video complexity or other criteria, encoding each of the subsidiary data streams in accordance with a desired encoding standard, and combining the data streams to generate an output. The encoding system and method is particularly suited to encoding data streams to provide an output with is substantially consistent with the H.264 video communications standard. The system and method are scalable.

Abstract translation: 用于高分辨率数字视频数据流的阵列编码系统和方法包括用于分析输入数据流的方法和装置，根据视频复杂度或其他标准分割数据流，根据一个 期望的编码标准，以及组合数据流以产生输出。 编码系统和方法特别适用于编码数据流以提供与H.264视频通信标准基本一致的输出。 系统和方法是可扩展的。

公开(公告)号：US20050190794A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US11123780

申请日：2005-05-06

Applicant: Edward Krause ,  Peter Monta ,  Adam Tom

Inventor： Edward Krause ,  Peter Monta ,  Adam Tom

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/163 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04H60/31 ,  H04J20060101 ,  H04J1/00 ,  H04J3/26 ,  H04L12/16 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N20060101 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/12 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04N7/26 ,  H04N7/50 ,  H04N11/02 ,  H04N11/04

CPC classification number: H04L29/06027 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/48 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/23608 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/23655 ,  H04N21/2383 ,  H04N21/2385 ,  H04N21/2405 ,  H04N21/26216 ,  H04N21/26606 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4344 ,  H04N21/4347 ,  H04N21/44016 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/63345 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: An advanced multiplexer designed and optimized for next generation on-demand video distribution is described. Features and capabilities include low-latency client interactions, quality of service management, session based encryption management, support for multiple video formats, and support for multiple video decoding standards. Indicators are embedded in new video segments to identify start-of-segment transition points, enabling rapid transitions from one video segment to another. Low-latency operation is achieved by rapid switching, and by coordinating flushing of video buffers and buffer restoration.

Abstract translation: 描述了为下一代点播视频分发设计和优化的高级多路复用器。 特性和功能包括低延迟客户端交互，服务质量管理，基于会话的加密管理，支持多种视频格式以及支持多种视频解码标准。 指标嵌入到新的视频片段中，以识别片段的转换点，实现从一个视频片段到另一个视频片段的快速转换。 低延迟操作通过快速切换，以及通过协调视频缓冲区和缓冲区恢复的刷新来实现。

公开(公告)号：US06937619B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US09870056

申请日：2001-05-29

Applicant: Nery Strasman ,  Ran Oz ,  Amir Leventer ,  Mark Lutsker ,  Lior Assouline ,  Amit Hildeshaim

Inventor： Nery Strasman ,  Ran Oz ,  Amir Leventer ,  Mark Lutsker ,  Lior Assouline ,  Amit Hildeshaim

IPC: H04J1/00 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04N7/58

CPC classification number: H04N21/23655 ,  H04J3/1682 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2662 ,  H04N21/4347

Abstract: The invention provides a system and a method for providing a multiplexed sequence, the multiplexed sequence including at least one sequence of basic media data units/modified basic media data units, the system and method are responsive to at least one characteristics (such as quality, quality degradation, compression level and the like, a combination of at least two of the characteristics) of at least of some of the basic media data units. The invention provides a method for generating a multiplexed sequence, the method including the steps of: receiving at least one basic media data unit sequence; determining a modification priority of a plurality of basic media data units of the received at least one basic media data unit sequence; selecting basic media data units to be modified, in response to the modification priority; modifying each of the selected basic media data units to provide corresponding modified basic media data units; wherein a modified selected basic media data unit is smaller than the corresponding selected basic media data unit; replacing selected basic media data units with the corresponding modified basic media data units in response to a comparison between the basic media data units and the corresponding modified basic media data units to provide replacing basic media data units; and multiplexing replacing basic media data units and basic media data units that were not replaced to provide the multiplexed sequence.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于提供多路复用序列的系统和方法，所述多路复用序列包括至少一个基本媒体数据单元/修改的基本媒体数据单元序列，所述系统和方法响应于至少一个特征（例如质量， 至少一些基本媒体数据单元中的至少两个特征的组合）。 本发明提供一种生成复用序列的方法，该方法包括以下步骤：接收至少一个基本媒体数据单元序列; 确定所接收的至少一个基本媒体数据单元序列的多个基本媒体数据单元的修改优先级; 响应于修改优先级，选择要修改的基本媒体数据单元; 修改每个所选择的基本媒体数据单元以提供对应的修改的基本媒体数据单元; 其中修改的所选择的基本媒体数据单元小于所选择的基本媒体数据单元; 响应于基本媒体数据单元和相应的修改的基本媒体数据单元之间的比较来替换所选择的基本媒体数据单元与相应的修改的基本媒体数据单元，以提供替代的基本媒体数据单元; 以及多路复用替代基本媒体数据单元和未被替换的基本媒体数据单元以提供多路复用序列。