公开(公告)号：US20080120665A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11603461

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/47202 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a media content provider subsystem providing media content over a closed media network and a closed media network access device communicatively coupled to the media content provider subsystem by the closed media network. The closed media network access device is configured to receive the media content over the closed media network, provide at least a component of the media content to an output device for presentation to a user, receive audio input including user voice input provided by the user, and utilize the user voice input in at least one of a voice command application and a communication application.

Abstract translation: 在许多可能的实施例中的一个实施例中，系统包括媒体内容提供者子系统，其通过封闭媒体网络提供媒体内容，以及通过封闭媒体网络通信地耦合到媒体内容提供者子系统的封闭媒体网络接入设备。 封闭的媒体网络接入设备被配置为通过封闭的媒体网络接收媒体内容，将媒体内容的至少一部分提供给输出设备以呈现给用户，接收包括由用户提供的用户语音输入的音频输入， 并且在语音命令应用和通信应用中的至少一个中利用用户语音输入。

公开(公告)号：US20080120099A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11603460

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts

IPC: G10L21/02

CPC classification number: H04R5/04 ,  G10L21/0208

Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a method includes providing an audio output signal to an output device for broadcast to a user, receiving audio input, the audio input including user voice input provided by the user and audio content broadcast by the output device in response to receiving the audio output signal, applying at least one predetermined calibration setting, and filtering the audio input based on the audio output signal and the predetermined calibration setting. In some examples, the calibration setting may be determined in advance by providing a calibration audio output signal to the output device for broadcast, receiving calibration audio input, the calibration audio input including calibration audio content broadcast by the output device in response to receiving the calibration audio output signal, and determining the calibration setting based on at least one difference between the calibration audio output signal and the calibration audio input.

Abstract translation: 在许多可能的实施例中的一个实施例中，一种方法包括向输出设备提供音频输出信号以广播给用户，接收音频输入，包括由用户提供的用户语音输入的音频输入和响应中由输出设备广播的音频内容 接收音频输出信号，施加至少一个预定校准设置，并且基于音频输出信号和预定校准设置对音频输入进行滤波。 在一些示例中，校准设置可以通过向输出设备提供校准音频输出信号来预先确定，用于广播，接收校准音频输入，校准音频输入包括由输出设备响应于接收校准广播的校准音频内容 音频输出信号，以及基于校准音频输出信号和校准音频输入之间的至少一个差异来确定校准设置。

公开(公告)号：US20080046932A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11500208

申请日：2006-08-07

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a media content processing subsystem configured to display a scrollable program guide graphical user interface. The graphical user interface is configured to show a multiplicity of blocks of information corresponding to a multiplicity of content carriers. The processing subsystem is further configured to display a magnified area within the program guide graphical user interface. When a block corresponding to a particular content carrier within the multiplicity of content carriers is entered into the magnified area, the processing subsystem is configured to display enhanced information corresponding to one or more media content instances transmitted via the particular content carrier.

Abstract translation: 在许多可能的实施例中的一个实施例中，系统包括被配置为显示可滚动程序指南图形用户界面的媒体内容处理子系统。 图形用户界面被配置为显示与多个内容载体相对应的多个信息块。 处理子系统还被配置为在程序指南图形用户界面内显示放大区域。 当对应于多个内容载体内的特定内容载体的块被输入到放大区域时，处理子系统被配置为显示对应于经由特定内容载体传输的一个或多个媒体内容实例的增强信息。

公开(公告)号：US20120042341A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13281943

申请日：2011-10-26

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Japan Mehta ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Japan Mehta ,  Don Relyea

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828

Abstract: An exemplary method includes a computing device providing a program guide that includes a matrix of cells associated with a plurality of media content instances and providing a condensed program guide that includes a condensed matrix of a subset of the cells and a plurality of interstitial symbols. In certain embodiments, each interstitial symbol in the plurality of interstitial symbols represents a single cell included in the matrix of the cells and excluded from the condensed matrix of the subset of the cells. In certain embodiments, the plurality of interstitial symbols does not occupy matrix grid space in the condensed matrix. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性方法包括提供节目指南的计算设备，该节目指南包括与多个媒体内容实例相关联的小区矩阵，并且提供包括小区子集和多个间隙符号的聚集矩阵的精简节目指南。 在某些实施方案中，多个间质符号中的每个间质符号表示包含在细胞的基质中并从细胞子集的缩合基质排除的单个细胞。 在某些实施例中，多个间隙符号不占据缩合矩阵中的矩阵网格空间。 还公开了相应的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090271101A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12108247

申请日：2008-04-23

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Michelle Felt

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Michelle Felt

IPC: G08G1/052 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/0104 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/0141 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/056 ,  G08G1/094 ,  G08G1/09626 ,  G08G1/096716 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096775 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04W4/027 ,  H04W4/50

Abstract: In an exemplary method, mobile device attribute data is received from a plurality of mobile devices over a network. The mobile device attribute data includes location data representative of a plurality of geographic locations associated with the mobile devices. The method further includes selectively aggregating the mobile device attribute data and generating traffic condition data based at least in part on the mobile device attribute data. The traffic condition data is representative of at least one traffic condition. In certain embodiments, the mobile devices include mobile telephones and the network includes a mobile telephone network. In certain embodiments, the traffic condition data is real time data. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the traffic condition data is provided for access over the network.

Abstract translation: 在示例性方法中，通过网络从多个移动设备接收移动设备属性数据。 移动设备属性数据包括表示与移动设备相关联的多个地理位置的位置数据。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于移动设备属性数据选择性地聚合移动设备属性数据并生成交通状况数据。 交通状况数据代表至少一个交通状况。 在某些实施例中，移动设备包括移动电话，并且网络包括移动电话网络。 在某些实施例中，交通状况数据是实时数据。 在某些实施例中，交通状况数据的至少一部分被提供用于通过网络进行访问。

公开(公告)号：US08718928B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US12108247

申请日：2008-04-23

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Michelle Felt

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Michelle Felt

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/0104 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/0141 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/056 ,  G08G1/094 ,  G08G1/09626 ,  G08G1/096716 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096775 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04W4/027 ,  H04W4/50

Abstract: In an exemplary method, mobile device attribute data is received from a plurality of mobile devices over a network. The mobile device attribute data includes location data representative of a plurality of geographic locations associated with the mobile devices. The method further includes selectively aggregating the mobile device attribute data and generating traffic condition data based at least in part on the mobile device attribute data. The traffic condition data is representative of at least one traffic condition. In certain embodiments, the mobile devices include mobile telephones and the network includes a mobile telephone network. In certain embodiments, the traffic condition data is real time data. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the traffic condition data is provided for access over the network.

Abstract translation: 在示例性方法中，通过网络从多个移动设备接收移动设备属性数据。 移动设备属性数据包括表示与移动设备相关联的多个地理位置的位置数据。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于移动设备属性数据选择性地聚合移动设备属性数据并生成交通状况数据。 交通状况数据代表至少一个交通状况。 在某些实施例中，移动设备包括移动电话，并且网络包括移动电话网络。 在某些实施例中，交通状况数据是实时数据。 在某些实施例中，交通状况数据的至少一部分被提供用于通过网络进行访问。

公开(公告)号：US20120290941A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13558686

申请日：2012-07-26

Applicant: Kishore Tallapaneni ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Kishore Tallapaneni ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: An exemplary method includes 1) retrieving a set of presentation elements from a remote server, the set of presentation elements including a graphical element, 2) retrieving metadata from the remote server, the metadata associated with the graphical element and including information specifying coordinates at which the graphical element is to be displayed and a distance for the graphical element to cover within a graphical user interface, 3) using the metadata to determine a distance to stretch the graphical element within the graphical user interface, 4) stretching the graphical element the determined distance starting from the specified coordinates, and 5) including the stretched graphical element within the graphical user interface. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括：1）从远程服务器检索一组呈现元素，该组呈现元素包括图形元素，2）从远程服务器检索元数据，与图形元素相关联的元数据，并且包括指定坐标的信息， 图形元素将被显示，并且图形元素在图形用户界面内覆盖的距离，3）使用元数据来确定在图形用户界面内拉伸图形元素的距离，4）将所确定的图形元素 距离从指定坐标开始的距离，以及5）包括图形用户界面中的拉伸图形元素。 还公开了相应的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US08051447B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US11959980

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Japan Mehta ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Japan Mehta ,  Don Relyea

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a media content processing subsystem configured to provide a program guide including a matrix of cells associated with a plurality of media content instances, and a condensed program guide including a condensed matrix of a subset of the cells and at least one interstitial symbol representing at least one of the cells excluded from the condensed matrix. In certain embodiments, the media content processing subsystem is configured to provide a graphical user interface to a display for presentation to a user, the graphical user interface including at least a portion of the condensed program guide. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interface includes a visual indicator of the interstitial symbol indicating a matrix position of a cell excluded from the condensed matrix. In certain embodiments, the interstitial symbol is spatially insubstantial in the condensed matrix.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性系统包括：媒体内容处理子系统，被配置为提供包括与多个媒体内容实例相关联的小区矩阵的节目指南，以及包括小区子集的缩聚矩阵的精简节目指南和至少一个间隙符号 代表从凝聚基质排除的至少一个细胞。 在某些实施例中，媒体内容处理子系统被配置为向显示器提供图形用户界面以呈现给用户，该图形用户界面包括缩写节目指南的至少一部分。 在某些实施例中，图形用户界面包括间隔符号的视觉指示符，其指示从该缩合矩阵排除的单元的矩阵位置。 在某些实施方案中，间隙符号在缩合基质中是空间上无实质的。

公开(公告)号：US08954874B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US11950928

申请日：2007-12-05

Applicant: Raul I. Aldrey ,  Brian F. Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Shafiq Kassam ,  Enrique Ruiz-Velasco ,  Bradford A. Jackvony ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Raul I. Aldrey ,  Brian F. Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Shafiq Kassam ,  Enrique Ruiz-Velasco ,  Bradford A. Jackvony ,  Don Relyea

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A methods and systems are provided for presenting one or more topic specific portals. A portal may present various content relating to a common topic. The content may be episodes of a television show, movies, products, games, songs, images, and general information about the topic. The topic may be the television show, a movie studio, an actor, a company, or a particular genre or theme. A service provider may deliver the portal in an interactive programming guide sent to the set top boxes of its subscribers. The portal may be interactive such that subscribers may order or watch the content presented on the portal. A content provider may create or edit the portals and send the portals to the service provider. The delivery of the portal to the service provider by the content provider may be through an application programming interface.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于呈现一个或多个专题门户的方法和系统。 门户可以呈现与常见主题相关的各种内容。 内容可以是电视节目，电影，产品，游戏，歌曲，图像以及关于该主题的一般信息。 该主题可能是电视节目，电影制片厂，演员，公司或特定的类型或主题。 服务提供商可以在发送到其订户的机顶盒的交互式节目指南中提供门户。 该门户可以是交互式的，使得订户可以订购或观看门户上呈现的内容。 内容提供商可以创建或编辑门户并将门户发送到服务提供商。 由内容提供商将门户发送到服务提供商可以通过应用程序编程接口。

公开(公告)号：US08255823B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US11769866

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: Kishore Tallapaneni ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Kishore Tallapaneni ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A content processing device is in selective communication with a remote server. A graphical user interface is provided. A rendering application is included within the content processing device. The rendering application is configured to: retrieve a set of presentation elements from the remote server, the set of presentation elements including a graphical element; represent the graphical element as a bitmap; determine each of a location, an orientation, and a size for the graphical element within a graphical user interface; expand the graphical element according to the size; and include the graphical element within the graphical user interface.

Abstract translation: 内容处理设备与远程服务器选择性地通信。 提供图形用户界面。 呈现应用程序包含在内容处理设备内。 呈现应用被配置为：从远程服务器检索一组呈现元素，该组呈现元素包括图形元素; 将图形元素表示为位图; 确定图形用户界面内的图形元素的位置，方向和尺寸; 根据大小展开图形元素; 并在图形用户界面中包含图形元素。