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：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。

公开(公告)号：US20060248470A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11119366

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: Alvin Lee ,  David Sloo

Inventor： Alvin Lee ,  David Sloo

IPC: G06F9/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47202

Abstract: Variable-rate scrolling through media items is described. In an implementation, a method includes monitoring client interaction with a plurality of media items and varying a scroll rate of an output of the plurality of media items based on the monitoring.

Abstract translation: 描述通过介质项目进行可变速率卷动。 在实现中，一种方法包括监视与多个媒体项目的客户端交互，并且基于监视来改变多个媒体项目的输出的滚动速率。