公开(公告)号：US20080168501A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11650175

申请日：2007-01-05

Applicant: Charles Migos ,  Ron Morris ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Charles Migos ,  Ron Morris ,  David Sloo

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Various technologies for selecting media (e.g., television media) are described. A media selection method displays a tool for selecting a category, such as a television genre, to a user. Upon receiving a user selection, the selected category having a number of channels is visually illustrated on a channel selection spectrum (e.g., a circular arc channel selection spectrum). For example, if the selected category is sports, then a number of channels corresponding to sports channels are highlighted on the channel selection spectrum. Moreover, in one example, the channel selection spectrum works in conjunction with a touchscreen device. Thus, a user can navigate with his or her finger to quickly select and browse the available channels. Also, optionally, non-highlighted channels are automatically bypassed to assist user navigation. Additionally, upon receiving user selection of a channel, in one example, the media content corresponding to the selected channel is played.

公开(公告)号：US20070079322A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11562341

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04H9/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44504 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G2340/0464 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/44008

Abstract: Overlaying visual interface information atop a video signal without obscuring desired features of the video signal. The video signal may contain one or more pre-selected features, such as text. Two or more display sections equally divide the video signal, and any pre-selected features in the video signal are identified as residing in particular display sections. Depending on the nature of the features, the selected visual interface information is placed atop the video signal in a display section not containing any pre-selected features so as not to cover or obscure the features or is placed over specified features that do not significantly contribute to the video signal, such as blank or static screen regions. A hierarchy of preferred display sections for placing the visual interface information may be created to optimize the placement thereof. The methods for overlaying visual interface information find particular application with interactive television systems.

Abstract translation: 覆盖视频信号顶部的视觉界面信息，而不会遮蔽视频信号的所需特征。 视频信号可以包含一个或多个预先选择的特征，例如文本。 两个或更多个显示部分均等地划分视频信号，并且视频信号中的任何预先选择的特征被识别为驻留在特定显示部分中。 根据特征的性质，所选择的可视界面信息被放置在不包含任何预先选择的特征的显示部分中的视频信号之上，以便不覆盖或遮蔽特征，或被放置在不显着贡献的特定特征上 到视频信号，如空白或静态屏幕区域。 可以创建用于放置可视界面信息的优选显示部分的层次结构，以优化其位置。 重叠视觉界面信息的方法用交互式电视系统查找特定应用。

公开(公告)号：US20070074245A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11235537

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: George Nyako ,  David Sloo

Inventor： George Nyako ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N7/025 ,  H04N7/10 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A request is received to view a virtual television channel. A user associated with the request is identified along with user preferences associated with that user. Content, such as television programs, music, and games, is identified that satisfies the identified user preferences. The identified content is ranked based on the user preferences, which generates highest-ranked content. At least a portion of the highest-ranked content is then displayed.

Abstract translation: 接收到查看虚拟电视频道的请求。 与该请求相关联的用户以及与该用户相关联的用户偏好被识别。 识别满足所识别的用户偏好的内容，例如电视节目，音乐和游戏。 所识别的内容基于用户偏好进行排名，其产生最高排名的内容。 然后显示排名最高的内容的至少一部分。