公开(公告)号：US20050053214A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10720859

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: Craig Reding ,  John Reformato ,  Ziauddin Majid ,  Christopher Helbling ,  Brian Roberts ,  Loren Swingle

Inventor： Craig Reding ,  John Reformato ,  Ziauddin Majid ,  Christopher Helbling ,  Brian Roberts ,  Loren Swingle

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/167 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04J20060101 ,  H04J1/00 ,  H04L20060101 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L12/16 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04M20060101 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/56 ,  H04M1/64 ,  H04M3/00 ,  H04M3/24 ,  H04M3/38 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/436 ,  H04M3/48 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M3/537 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M3/58 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04Q3/00 ,  H04Q7/20 ,  H04Q7/24

CPC classification number: H04M3/42221 ,  H04M3/382 ,  H04M3/387 ,  H04M3/42204 ,  H04M3/42229 ,  H04M3/436 ,  H04M3/4931 ,  H04M3/4933 ,  H04M3/4936 ,  H04M3/537 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M15/09 ,  H04M2201/40 ,  H04M2203/2005 ,  H04M2203/2011 ,  H04M2207/12 ,  H04M2215/66 ,  H04Q3/0029 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/13093 ,  H04Q2213/1322 ,  H04Q2213/13224 ,  H04Q2213/13282

Abstract: Methods and systems for conference call buffering are disclosed. Methods and systems consistent with the present invention record a conference call between a plurality of users. A service center in conjunction with a conference bridge and conference server establishes a conference call between a plurality of users. The service center may also ascertain the identities of a plurality of destination devices for an audio stream corresponding to the conference call, where the destination devices corresponding to the plurality of users. An audio streaming server provides the audio stream to the plurality of destination devices. Memory located centrally and/or local to the destination devices stores the audio stream. A user of one of the destination devices may choose to replay a selected portion of the audio stream.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于会议呼叫缓冲的方法和系统。 与本发明一致的方法和系统在多个用户之间记录电话会议。 与会议桥和会议服务器结合的服务中心在多个用户之间建立电话会议。 服务中心还可以确定与电话会议相对应的音频流的多个目的地设备的身份，其中对应于多个用户的目的地设备。 音频流服务器将音频流提供给多个目的地设备。 位于目标设备中央和/或本地的存储器存储音频流。 目的地设备之一的用户可以选择重播音频流的所选部分。

公开(公告)号：US10230917B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-12

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: H04N21/84 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/482

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.

公开(公告)号：US09959908B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US13353902

申请日：2012-01-19

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/488

CPC classification number: G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N21/4104 ,  H04N21/488

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a content processing subsystem configured to record at least a subset of a media content program and detect a defective portion of the recorded media content program that failed to be properly recorded. The content processing subsystem is further configured to provide a recording status indicator to an output device for presentation to a user, the recording status indicator identifying the defective portion of the recorded media content program. In certain implementations, the content processing subsystem is further configured to heal at least a subset of the defective portion of the recorded media content program and provide a healing status indicator to the output device for presentation to the user, the healing status indicator identifying the healed portion of the recorded media content program.

公开(公告)号：US09372935B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US12165027

申请日：2008-06-30

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Shadman Zafar

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/14

CPC classification number: G06F17/3089 ,  G06F3/0649 ,  G06F11/1458 ,  G06F17/30035 ,  G06F17/3071 ,  G06F17/30864

Abstract: An exemplary method includes receiving data representative of a content instance over a network from an access device associated with a user, storing the data representative of the content instance, providing the user with an interface configured to allow the user to define at least one access rule corresponding to the content instance, the at least one access rule based on at least one user profile and at least one access device profile, receiving a communication from another access device over the network, and performing a predefined action related to the content instance in response to the communication and in accordance with the at least one access rule.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法包括：通过网络从与用户相关联的访问设备接收表示内容实例的数据，存储表示内容实例的数据，向用户提供被配置为允许用户定义至少一个访问规则 对应于所述内容实例，所述至少一个访问规则基于至少一个用户简档和至少一个访问设备简档，从所述网络上的另一接入设备接收通信，并响应于所述内容实例执行预定义的动作 根据至少一个访问规则进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US08726159B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US11956605

申请日：2007-12-14

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N7/173

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 system includes a media content processing subsystem configured to provide a first interactive graphical user interface to a display for presentation to a user in response to a transmission of an input command, provide an end interactive graphical user interface to the display for presentation to the user in response to a repeat transmission of the input command, and perform an action corresponding to a selected entry within the end interactive graphical user interface in response to another repeat transmission of the input command. The first interactive graphical user interface corresponds to a first content level within a navigation thread and the end interactive graphical user interface corresponds to an end content level within the navigation thread.

Abstract translation: 一个示例性系统包括媒体内容处理子系统，被配置为响应于输入命令的传输向显示器提供第一交互式图形用户界面以呈现给用户，向显示器提供结束交互式图形用户界面以呈现给 响应于输入命令的重复发送，并且响应于输入命令的另一次重复发送，执行与结束交互式图形用户界面内的所选条目相对应的动作。 第一交互式图形用户界面对应于导航线程内的第一内容级别，并且结束交互式图形用户界面对应于导航线程内的最终内容级别。

公开(公告)号：US08510780B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US11614644

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Heath Stallings ,  Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea

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

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N2005/4412

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a media content processing subsystem configured to provide a program guide graphical user interface (“GUI”) to a display for presentation to a user, the program guide GUI including a portion of a program guide. The media content processing subsystem is further configured to provide at least one navigation tool to the display for presentation in the program guide GUI, the navigation tool including a plurality of selectable options for navigating the program guide. The media content processing subsystem is further configured to detect a user selection of one of the selectable options and initiate a navigation to a location in the program guide based on the selected option. In certain embodiments, the navigation tool includes at least one of a time-based navigation tool and a channel navigation tool.

Abstract translation: 一个示例性系统包括：媒体内容处理子系统，被配置为向显示器提供节目指南图形用户界面（“GUI”）以呈现给用户，节目指南GUI包括节目指南的一部分。 所述媒体内容处理子系统进一步被配置为向所述显示器提供至少一个导航工具以呈现在所述节目指南GUI中，所述导航工具包括用于导航节目指南的多个可选择选项。 媒体内容处理子系统还被配置为检测用户对可选择选项之一的选择，并基于所选择的选项启动导航到节目指南中的位置。 在某些实施例中，导航工具包括基于时间的导航工具和频道导航工具中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US08509747B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12625327

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Donald H. Relyea

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Donald H. Relyea

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: G06F17/30997 ,  G06F17/30663 ,  G06Q10/109

Abstract: A system comprises a mobile device configured to facilitate communications with a network. The system may further comprise a plurality of various data services, an identification service and an aggregation service. The mobile device identifies a subject and initiates a search for the subject, searching at least one of the data services. The mobile device then provides a summary of the data to the user via the user interface on the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括被配置为便于与网络进行通信的移动设备。 该系统还可以包括多个各种数据服务，标识服务和聚合服务。 移动设备识别主题并发起对主题的搜索，搜索至少一个数据服务。 然后，移动设备经由移动设备上的用户界面向用户提供数据的摘要。

公开(公告)号：US08447869B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US13541242

申请日：2012-07-03

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Don Relyea ,  Heath Stallings

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L51/38 ,  H04L51/14 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/36 ,  H04L69/24

Abstract: An exemplary method includes an access device 1) transmitting a profile request signal to a profile management subsystem over a network, the profile request signal representing a request for profile data representative of a feature set corresponding to an additional access device, 2) receiving the profile data from the profile management subsystem in accordance with the profile request signal, 3) storing the profile data within a data store included within the access device, 4) using the stored profile data to display one or more graphics representing the feature set corresponding to the additional access device, and 5) establishing, based on the stored profile data and after the one or more graphics representing the feature set corresponding to the additional access device are displayed, a communications channel between the access device and the additional access device. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种示例性方法包括访问设备1）通过网络将简档请求信号发送到简档管理子系统，该简档请求信号表示对表示与附加接入设备相对应的特征集的简档数据的请求，2）接收简档 来自简档管理子系统的数据根据​​简档请求信号，3）将简档数据存储在包括在访问设备内的数据存储器内; 4）使用存储的简档数据来显示一个或多个图形，该图形表示与 附加访问设备，以及5）基于所存储的简档数据建立和显示表示与附加访问设备相对应的特征集的一个或多个图形之后的访问设备和附加访问设备之间的通信信道。 还公开了相应的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US08326121B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US11769857

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

Inventor： Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings ,  Don Relyea

IPC: H04N9/80

CPC classification number: H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4542 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a content processing subsystem configured to record at least a subset of a media content program, the media content program including at least one commercial segment. The content processing subsystem is further configured to provide a commercial free status indicator to an output device for presentation to a user when a sufficient sub-portion of the media content program has been recorded to enable commercial free playback of the media content program.

Abstract translation: 示例性系统包括：内容处理子系统，被配置为记录媒体内容节目的至少一个子集，所述媒体内容节目包括至少一个商业节目。 所述内容处理子系统进一步被配置为当已经记录了所述媒体内容节目的足够的子部分以实现所述媒体内容节目的商业免费播放时，向所述输出设备提供商业上的自由状态指示符以呈现给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08316320B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US11752695

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings

Inventor： Don Relyea ,  Brian Roberts ,  Heath Stallings

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0483

Abstract: In one of many possible examples, a system includes a media content processing subsystem configured to successively display a plurality of history tabs configured to graphically represent and facilitate access to a corresponding plurality of hierarchical representations within a browsing thread. The media content processing subsystem is further configured to collapse at least two of the history tabs into an expandable history tab after a pre-determined number of the history tabs are displayed. The expandable history tab is configured to graphically represent and facilitate access to a plurality of the hierarchical representations within the browsing thread.

Abstract translation: 在许多可能示例中的一个示例中，系统包括媒体内容处理子系统，该媒体内容处理子系统被配置为连续地显示多个历史记录标签，其被配置为以图形方式表示并促进对浏览线程内的相应多个分层表示的访 媒体内容处理子系统还被配置为在显示预定数量的历史选项卡之后将至少两个历史选项卡折叠成可展开的历史选项卡。 可扩展历史选项卡被配置为以图形方式表示并促进对浏览线程内的多个分层表示的访问。