DYNAMICALLY EXPANDING COMPUTING RESOURCES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT
    72.
    发明申请
    DYNAMICALLY EXPANDING COMPUTING RESOURCES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT 有权
    在网络计算环境中动态扩展计算资源

    公开(公告)号:US20130042005A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-14

    申请号:US13204905

    申请日:2011-08-08

    IPC分类号: G06F15/173

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for dynamically expanding cloud capacity (e.g., computing resources), based on infrastructure needs. In a typical embodiment, an available capacity of a set (e.g., at least one) of computing resources in the networked computing environment will be determined. Then, a future capacity needed for processing a set of workloads in the networked computing environment will be forecasted. Such a forecast can be made based on multiple factors/approaches. For example, the forecast can be made based upon at least one of the following: an average consumption of the set of computing resources over a predetermined period of time, a periodic estimation of consumption of the set of computing resources, a scheduled consumption of the set of computing resources, and/or a potential capacity of the set of computing resources. In general, the scheduled consumption can be determined based on at least one resource consumption schedule stored in a computer data structure, while the potential capacity can be determined based upon a set of application events associated with the set of workloads. Regardless of the approach utilized, once the future capacity has been forecasted, it will be determined whether the future capacity exceeds the available capacity. If so, the available capacity of the set of computing resources will be expanded (e.g., hardware and/or software elements will be added to the networked computing infrastructure and/or made available) until the available capacity at least meets the future capacity.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供了一种基于基础设施需求动态扩展云容量(例如,计算资源)的方法。 在典型的实施例中,将确定网络计算环境中的一组(例如,至少一个)计算资源的可用容量。 然后,将预测在网络化计算环境中处理一组工作负载所需的未来容量。 这样的预测可以基于多种因素/方法。 例如,可以基于以下中的至少一个进行预测:在预定时间段内该组计算资源的平均消耗,该组计算资源的消耗的周期性估计, 一组计算资源,和/或一组计算资源的潜在容量。 通常,可以基于存储在计算机数据结构中的至少一个资源消耗调度来确定调度消耗,同时可以基于与该组工作负载相关联的一组应用事件来确定潜在容量。 无论采用何种方法,一旦预测未来能力,将确定未来能力是否超过可用容量。 如果是这样,则将扩展该组计算资源的可用容量(例如,硬件和/或软件元素将被添加到联网计算基础设施和/或可用),直到可用容量至少满足将来容量。

    Intelligent synchronization of portable video devices
    73.
    发明授权
    Intelligent synchronization of portable video devices 有权
    便携式视频设备的智能同步

    公开(公告)号:US08218939B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-10

    申请号:US12353647

    申请日:2009-01-14

    IPC分类号: H04N5/765

    摘要: A method, system and computer program provide a mechanism for intelligently synchronizing a portable video device with a digital video recorder. The intelligent synchronization handles conditions under which a complete transfer of difference content is not possible due to available storage limitations of the portable video device. The synchronization process determines a content difference between the content on the portable video device and the content on the DVR, determines available storage space on the portable video device and compares the available storage space on the portable video device to a size of the content difference. If the size of the content difference is greater than the available storage space, the size of the content difference is reduced, by compression or truncation, without completely excluding video programs from the transfer.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法,系统和计算机程序提供用于智能地使便携式视频设备与数字录像机同步的机构。 智能同步处理由于便携式视频设备的可用存储限制而不可能完全传送差异内容的条件。 同步过程确定便携式视频设备上的内容与DVR上的内容之间的内容差异,确定便携式视频设备上的可用存储空间,并将便携式视频设备上的可用存储空间与内容差异的大小进行比较。 如果内容差异的大小大于可用的存储空间,则通过压缩或截断来减少内容差异的大小,而不会完全排除来自传输的视频节目。

    MANAGING ACQUISITION OF FEE BASED VIDEOS
    74.
    发明申请
    MANAGING ACQUISITION OF FEE BASED VIDEOS 审中-公开
    管理收购基于费用的视频

    公开(公告)号:US20090249412A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-01

    申请号:US12054951

    申请日:2008-03-25

    IPC分类号: H04N7/173

    摘要: Purchasing PPV movies and events can be quite expensive for a viewer particularly when multiple PPV videos are purchased. Functionality can be implemented in a video recording device to search for less expensive alternatives for acquiring selected PPV content and other fee based videos. Automatically searching for lower fees and other lower-cost sources of a PPV video removes the tedium of manually checking for fee decreases for the selected PPV video and allows for more cost effective video recording.

    摘要翻译: 购买PPV电影和活动对于观众来说可能相当昂贵,特别是在购买多个PPV视频时。 可以在视频记录设备中实现功能,以搜索用于获取所选PPV内容和其他费用视频的较便宜的替代方案。 自动搜索PPV视频的较低费用和其他较低成本的来源可以省去手动检查所选PPV视频的费用减少的细节,并允许更具成本效益的视频录制。

    VIDEO EPISODE ORDER ADHERENCE
    75.
    发明申请
    VIDEO EPISODE ORDER ADHERENCE 失效
    视频EPISODE ORDER ADHERENCE

    公开(公告)号:US20090249397A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-01

    申请号:US12054982

    申请日:2008-03-25

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00

    摘要: Viewing episodes of a video series in order allows for a good viewing experience and understanding of episode content of the individual episodes. Functionality can be implemented in a video recording device and/or at a content provider to collect data about viewing behavior to determine if a user(s) tends to view episodes of a series in order. The video recording device and/or content provider can also keep track of partially or fully viewed episodes and episodes that are ready for viewing to avoid acquiring already viewed episodes Being able to quickly catch up on missed episodes will allow for easier introduction to a video series and prevent viewers from abandoning programs. In addition, requests for particular episodes can be leveraged for dynamic episode scheduling and dynamic setting of advertisement rates.

    摘要翻译: 查看视频系列的剧集,以便获得良好的观看体验和对个人情节的情节内容的理解。 功能可以在视频记录设备和/或内容提供商中实现,以收集关于观看行为的数据,以确定用户是否倾向于依次查看一系列的剧集。 视频记录设备和/或内容提供商还可以跟踪准备观看的部分或完全观看的剧集和剧集,以避免获得已经观看的剧集能够快速赶上错过的剧集将允许更容易地引入视频系列 并阻止观众放弃节目。 此外,可以利用特定情节的请求进行动态插曲调度和广告率的动态设置。

    Dynamically acquiring computing resources in a networked computing environment
    76.
    发明授权
    Dynamically acquiring computing resources in a networked computing environment 有权
    在网络计算环境中动态获取计算资源

    公开(公告)号:US09158590B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US13204892

    申请日:2011-08-08

    IPC分类号: G06F15/173 G06F9/50

    CPC分类号: G06F9/5061

    摘要: The present invention provides an approach for dynamically acquiring computing resources in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment) based on infrastructure/computing resource needs. In a typical embodiment, a set of computing resources (needed to process a set of workloads) external to a first portion of a networked computing environment is identified. Once identified, electronic negotiations with at least one provider of the set of computing resources may be held for utilizing the provider's set of computing resources to process the set of workloads. In general, the negotiations are based on at least one resource registration (setting forth terms for utilizing the set of computing resources such as usage rates, usage limitations, etc.) associated with the at least one provider stored in at least one computer data structure. Responsive to successful completion of the negotiations, the set of computing resources will be associated with the first portion.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种基于基础设施/计算资源需求在网络计算环境(例如,云计算环境)中动态获取计算资源的方法。 在典型的实施例中,识别在网络化计算环境的第一部分外部的一组计算资源(处理一组工作负载所需的)。 一旦确定,可以保持与该组计算资源的至少一个提供者的电子谈判,以利用提供者的一组计算资源来处理该组工作负载。 通常,协商基于至少一个资源注册(提出利用与至少一个计算机数据结构中存储的至少一个提供者相关联的计算资源集合,例如使用率,使用限制等) 。 响应成功完成谈判,这套计算资源将与第一部分相关联。

    SECURE TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATION
    79.
    发明申请
    SECURE TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATION 审中-公开
    安全交易授权

    公开(公告)号:US20130185205A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-18

    申请号:US13348695

    申请日:2012-01-12

    IPC分类号: G06Q40/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q20/405

    摘要: Provided is an approach for credit transaction authorization/approval. Specifically, a particular transaction payment device/mechanism (e.g., credit card, etc.) may be associated with a set of purchase authorization criteria/rules that sets forth specific conditions (e.g., an authorization protocol) under which the transaction payment device may be utilized. When a user later attempts to conduct a proposed credit transaction using the transaction payment device, it will be determined whether the proposed credit transaction complies with this set of purchase authorization criteria (e.g., the authorization protocol). Based on this determination, the proposed credit transaction can be approved or declined.

    摘要翻译: 提供信用交易授权/批准的方法。 具体来说,特定交易支付设备/机制(例如,信用卡等)可以与一组购买授权标准/规则相关联,这些准则/规则规定了交易支付设备可能在哪个特定条件(例如,授权协议) 利用。 当用户稍后尝试使用交易支付设备进行建议的信用交易时,将确定建议的信用交易是否符合该组购买授权准则(例如,授权协议)。 根据这一决定,可以批准或拒绝拟议的信贷交易。

    Security Enhancements for Immersive Environments
    80.
    发明申请
    Security Enhancements for Immersive Environments 有权
    沉浸式环境的安全性增强

    公开(公告)号:US20130007636A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:US13172947

    申请日:2011-06-30

    IPC分类号: G06F3/048

    CPC分类号: G06F3/011

    摘要: In some example embodiments, a method includes defining a tracking area for a first avatar in an online immersive environment, wherein the tracking area encompasses the first avatar and some defined area beyond the first avatar. The first avatar represents a first person who is a guardian of a second person in the real world and external to the online immersive environment. A second avatar represents the second person in the online immersive environment. The method includes tracking a path through the online immersive environment of the tracking area for the first avatar. The method includes marking a region in the online immersive environment as a safe zone for the second avatar, after the path of the tracking area for the first avatar has traversed the region. The method includes authorizing access to the region marked as the safe zone for the second avatar in the online immersive environment.

    摘要翻译: 在一些示例性实施例中,一种方法包括为在线沉浸式环境中的第一化身定义跟踪区域,其中所述跟踪区域包含所述第一头像和超出所述第一化身的某些限定区域。 第一个头像代表第一个人,他是现实世界中第二个人的守护者,在网络沉浸环境之外。 第二个头像代表在线沉浸式环境中的第二个人物。 该方法包括跟踪通过第一化身的跟踪区域的在线沉浸环境的路径。 该方法包括在第一化身的跟踪区域的路径经过该区域之后,将在线沉浸环境中的区域标记为第二化身的安全区域。 该方法包括授权访问被标记为在线沉浸式环境中的第二化身的安全区域的区域。