公开(公告)号：US08656309B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13038868

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: Rainer Brodersen ,  Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Jeffrey Ma ,  Mihnea Calin Pacurariu ,  Eric Taylor Seymour ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Thomas Michael Madden

Inventor： Rainer Brodersen ,  Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Jeffrey Ma ,  Mihnea Calin Pacurariu ,  Eric Taylor Seymour ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Thomas Michael Madden

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0486

Abstract: Media menu items are generated within a media interface environment. Media menu item abstractions are generated, one of the media menu item abstractions arranged in a foreground position, and one or more of the media menu item abstractions arranged in background positions in the media interface environment. Selection of a media menu items transitions to a corresponding content menu interface.

Abstract translation: 媒体菜单项在媒体界面环境中生成。 生成媒体菜单项抽象，其中一个媒体菜单项抽象被布置在前景位置中，以及一个或多个媒体菜单项抽象被布置在媒体接口环境中的背景位置。 媒体菜单项的选择转换到相应的内容菜单界面。

公开(公告)号：US08646687B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13552390

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

Inventor： Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/30899 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: Improved podcasts and techniques that facilitate their use are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to creating, publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, a client application can subscribe to podcasts and then automatically monitor the podcasts for updates to be downloaded. In the event that user interest in a podcast becomes inadequate, downloading of further updates can be restricted. According to another aspect, a podcast can be subscribed to through use of a portable subscription file. According to still another aspect, podcast feeds can be enhanced to include segment elements and other metadata.

Abstract translation: 披露了改进的播客和便于使用的技术。 改进的技术可以涉及创建，发布，托管，访问，订阅，管理，传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面，客户应用程序可以订阅播客，然后自动监视播客以进行要下载的更新。 如果用户对播客的兴趣不足，可以限制进一步更新的下载。 根据另一方面，可以通过使用便携式订阅文件来订阅播客。 根据另一方面，可以增强播客馈送以包括段元素和其他元数据。

公开(公告)号：US20120054679A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13108934

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: Jeffrey Ma ,  Elbert D. Chen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Calin Pacurariu ,  William Martin Bachman ,  James A. Young

Inventor： Jeffrey Ma ,  Elbert D. Chen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Calin Pacurariu ,  William Martin Bachman ,  James A. Young

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4826

Abstract: Technologies for generating a menu of favorite media items for presentation to a user are described. In one aspect, input from a user designating a show as a favorite show is received. In response to receiving the input, show information relating to the favorite show is displayed in a first graphical user interface. The show information includes a plurality of shortcuts, each shortcut pointing to a corresponding episode of the favorite show, and indicia displayed concurrently with the shortcuts to mark unwatched episodes. In response to receiving the input, a pointer associated with the favorite show is displayed in a second graphical user interface. The pointer points to the show information displayed in the first graphical user interface, such that the pointer associated with the favorite show is being displayed in the second graphical user interface concurrently with shortcuts associated with one or more other favorite shows.

Abstract translation: 描述用于生成用于呈现给用户的喜好的媒体项目的菜单的技术。 在一个方面，接收到指定节目的用户作为收藏节目的输入。 响应于接收到输入，显示关于喜爱节目的信息显示在第一图形用户界面中。 节目信息包括多个快捷键，每个快捷方式指向喜爱节目的相应剧集，以及与快捷方式同时显示的标记，以标记未被剪辑的剧集。 响应于接收到输入，在第二图形用户界面中显示与喜爱节目相关联的指针。 指针指向在第一图形用户界面中显示的显示信息，使得与喜爱节目相关联的指针正在与第一图形用户界面相关联的快捷方式同时显示在第二图形用户界面中。

公开(公告)号：US20090182670A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：US12169508

申请日：2008-07-08

Applicant: Augustin J. Farrugia ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Hiro Mitsuji ,  Mihailo Despotovic ,  Colin Meldrum

Inventor： Augustin J. Farrugia ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Hiro Mitsuji ,  Mihailo Despotovic ,  Colin Meldrum

IPC: H04L9/10 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/26613 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06F21/6209 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6175

Abstract: A video on demand system in the context of the Internet, for video rentals. A user accesses an on-line store to rent a video program or movie. The rental is for a limited time (such as 30 days) and within that thirty days, the video program or movie can only be viewed for a 24 hour time window. The time limits are enforced by the on-line store which maintains a database of each rental transaction and allows supply of the needed keys for decrypting the (encrypted) video or movie only if within the time limits.

Abstract translation: 视频点播系统在互联网的背景下，用于视频租赁。 用户访问在线商店租用视频节目或电影。 出租时间有限（如30天），而在三十天内，视频节目或电影只能在24小时的时间内观看。 时间限制由维护每个租赁交易的数据库的在线商店实施，并且仅在时限内允许提供用于解密（加密的）视频或电影的所需密钥。

公开(公告)号：US20080198870A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11676169

申请日：2007-02-16

Applicant: Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Patrick E. McClaughry ,  Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Rob Newberry

Inventor： Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Patrick E. McClaughry ,  Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Rob Newberry

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L12/5692

Abstract: A media processing device includes a wireless network interface to establish a wireless network connection and a wired network interface to establish a wired network connection. The wired network connection is established if a network is connected to the wired network interface and the wireless network connection is established if the network is disconnected from the wired network interface.

Abstract translation: 媒体处理设备包括建立无线网络连接的无线网络接口和用于建立有线网络连接的有线网络接口。 如果网络连接到有线网络接口并且如果网络与有线网络接口断开连接，建立无线网络连接，建立有线网络连接。

公开(公告)号：US20080168516A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11621092

申请日：2007-01-08

Applicant: Christopher Lance Flick ,  David L. Biderman ,  Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Eric Taylor Seymour ,  Thomas Michael Madden ,  Tim Bienz

Inventor： Christopher Lance Flick ,  David L. Biderman ,  Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Eric Taylor Seymour ,  Thomas Michael Madden ,  Tim Bienz

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04L65/4092 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/232 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: At least a portion of a media file can be downloaded by accessing one or more items of media data associated with a media file stored on a remote server, wherein the media data includes at least one sample table; receiving input from a user identifying a playback location associated with the media file; determining a plurality of data items required to play at least a portion of the media file from the identified playback location based on the at least one sample table; and transmitting one or more byte-range requests to the remote server using the hypertext transfer protocol to retrieve the plurality of data items. Further, the media file can be progressively downloaded from the identified playback location until the end of the media file is reached, playback of the media file is terminated, or input is received from the user identifying a new playback location.

Abstract translation: 可以通过访问与存储在远程服务器上的媒体文件相关联的一个或多个媒体数据项来下载媒体文件的至少一部分，其中媒体数据包括至少一个样本表; 从用户接收识别与所述媒体文件相关联的播放位置的输入; 基于所述至少一个样本表，确定从所识别的播放位置播放所述媒体文件的至少一部分所需的多个数据项; 以及使用所述超文本传输​​协议向所述远程服务器发送一个或多个字节范围请求以检索所述多个数据项。 此外，可以从识别的播放位置逐渐下载媒体文件，直到到达媒体文件的结束，媒体文件的播放被终止，或者从用户接收到识别新的播放位置的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20080165396A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11621053

申请日：2007-01-08

Applicant: Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Thomas Michael Madden ,  Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Jeffrey Ma ,  Kevin Arnold

Inventor： Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Thomas Michael Madden ,  Rachel Clare Goldeen ,  Jeffrey Ma ,  Kevin Arnold

IPC: H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N5/783 ,  G11B19/025 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N5/147 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N5/915 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: A method of scanning content comprises receiving an input signal indicating that content being displayed is to be scanned, sensing a duration of the received input signal, and scanning the content at a rate based at least in part on the sensed duration of the received input.

Abstract translation: 扫描内容的方法包括：接收指示正在显示的内容将被扫描的输入信号，感测所接收的输入信号的持续时间，以及至少部分地基于所感测的接收到的输入的持续时间来以速率扫描内容。

公开(公告)号：US20070226384A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11757214

申请日：2007-06-01

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F16/4387 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N21/4108 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8113

Abstract: Improved techniques for synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host computer are disclosed. According to one aspect, synchronization can be automatically initiated and performed upon connection of a data link between the media player and the host computer. According to another aspect, synchronization is able to be achieved with a reduced amount of data transfer between the host computer and the media device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于存储在媒体播放器上的媒体内容与存储在主计算机上的媒体内容的同步的改进技术。 根据一个方面，在媒体播放器和主计算机之间的数据链路连接时，可以自动启动并执行同步。 根据另一方面，能够通过主计算机和媒体设备之间的数据传输量减少来实现同步。

公开(公告)号：US20070074118A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11564828

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30755 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2240/061 ,  G10H2240/131

Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.

公开(公告)号：US20060088228A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10973657

申请日：2004-10-25

Applicant: Greg Marriott ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jeffrey Robbin

Inventor： Greg Marriott ,  Jesse Boettcher ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  David Heller ,  Jeff Miller ,  Jeffrey Robbin

IPC: G06K9/54 ,  G06K9/60 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/602 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04N1/00129 ,  H04N1/00198 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00291 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/25825 ,  H04N21/25833 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/8153 ,  H04N2201/0065 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0089 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3277 ,  Y10S707/99942 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: Methods and system for transferring images between devices is disclosed. For example, differently scaled images by a host device may automatically and/or selectively be transferred to a media player for display. In turn, appropriately scaled images may be transferred automatically and/or selectively to another display device for example a TV, camera or printer. The selectivity may occur either at the host level or at the player level.