公开(公告)号：US20130279887A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13918689

申请日：2013-06-14

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  William L. Thomas ,  Thomas R. Lemmons

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  William L. Thomas ,  Thomas R. Lemmons

IPC: H04N5/91

CPC classification number: H04N21/2353 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2143 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23113 ,  H04N21/2318 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/2335 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided. An interactive television program guide provides users with an opportunity to select programs for recording on a remote media server. Programs may also be recorded on a local media server. The program guide provides users with VCR-like control over programs that are played back from the media servers and over real-time cached copies of the programs. The program guide also provides users with an opportunity to designate gift recipients for whom programs may be recorded.

公开(公告)号：US08433571B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US13353585

申请日：2012-01-19

Applicant: M. Scott Reichardt ,  David M. Berezowski ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Toby DeWeese

Inventor： M. Scott Reichardt ,  David M. Berezowski ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  Toby DeWeese

IPC: G10L15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/167 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L17/02 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  G10L2015/227 ,  G11B27/105 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N9/8047 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/4394 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: A user speech interface for interactive media guidance applications, such as television program guides, guides for audio services, guides for video-on-demand (VOD) Services, guides for personal video recorders (PVRs), or other suitable guidance applications is provided. Voice commands may be received from a user and guidance activities may be performed in response to the voice commands.

Abstract translation: 提供用于交互式媒体指导应用的用户语音界面，诸如电视节目指南，音频服务指南，视频点播服务指南（VOD），个人视频录像机（PVR）指南或其他合适的指导应用。 可以从用户接收语音命令，并且可以响应于语音命令执行指导活动。

公开(公告)号：US08381248B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13083774

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Edward B. Knudson ,  Joel G. Hassell ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  William L. Thomas

Inventor： Edward B. Knudson ,  Joel G. Hassell ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  William L. Thomas

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/4828 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4667 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N2005/44556

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which the program guide may provide the user with a selectable list of combination categories. Combination categories are composed of multiple simple categories such as sports, news, comedy, movies, children, etc. Program listings are supplied to the program guide. At least some of the program listings are associated with combination categories. A combination category build process may be used to assign combination categories to program listings. The user is able to use the selectable categories list to quickly identify programming of interest.

公开(公告)号：US20130036433A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13564226

申请日：2012-08-01

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis

IPC: H04N21/20

CPC classification number: H04N21/2225 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/2183 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/25825 ,  H04N21/25866 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/278 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/4508 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8166 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/858

Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided for retrieving non-on-demand media data and on-demand media data that is provided by separate data sources. On-demand media data may be cached to reduce system latencies and the burden on the distribution network.

Abstract translation: 可以提供系统和方法来检索由单独的数据源提供的非点播媒体数据和按需媒体数据。 可以缓存按需媒体数据以减少系统延迟和分配网络的负担。

公开(公告)号：US20130014186A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13614747

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: William L. Thomas ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  David M. Berezowski ,  Kevin B. Easterbrook ,  Joseph P. Baumgartner ,  W. Benjamin Herrington

Inventor： William L. Thomas ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  David M. Berezowski ,  Kevin B. Easterbrook ,  Joseph P. Baumgartner ,  W. Benjamin Herrington

IPC: H04N21/25

CPC classification number: H04N21/2743 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25825 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/278 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the distribution of on-demand media in an interactive television application are provided. An interactive television application may receive a request for on-demand media from a user. The interactive television application may provide an option to the user for the transmission of the on-demand media. Such options may include, for example, an option to request a reduced-bandwidth version of the on-demand media, an option to schedule a future time for presentation of the on-demand media, an option to download the on-demand media to a recording device, and an option to check the availability of the on-demand media. A reduced price for transmission of the on-demand media may be provided to the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在交互式电视应用中管理按需媒体分发的系统和方法。 交互式电视应用可以从用户接收对点播媒体的请求。 交互式电视应用可以向用户提供用于传输点播媒体的选项。 这样的选项可以包括例如请求按需媒体的减少带宽版本的选项，调度用于呈现按需媒体的未来时间的选项，将按需媒体下载的选项 记录装置，以及检查按需媒体的可用性的选项。 可以向用户提供按需媒体的传输降低的价格。

公开(公告)号：US20120288258A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13527728

申请日：2012-06-20

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/322 ,  H04N5/782

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a recorded video program are provided. The method may include recording a video and identifying the video as lacking desirable recording attributes. A future occurrence of a transmission of the video may be automatically selected in response to the identification of the video as lacking desirable recording properties. The future occurrence of the transmission of the video may be automatically re-recorded.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于识别记录的视频节目的系统和方法。 该方法可以包括记录视频并且将视频识别为缺乏期望的记录属性。 响应于视频的识别，可以自动选择视频的传输的未来发生，因为缺乏期望的记录属性。 视频的未来发生可能会被自动重新录制。

公开(公告)号：US08291461B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US12637922

申请日：2009-12-15

Applicant: William L. Thomas ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  David M. Berezowski ,  Kevin B. Easterbrook ,  Joseph P. Baumgartner ,  W. Benjamin Herrington

Inventor： William L. Thomas ,  Michael D. Ellis ,  David M. Berezowski ,  Kevin B. Easterbrook ,  Joseph P. Baumgartner ,  W. Benjamin Herrington

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/2743 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25825 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/278 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4751 ,  H04N21/4753 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the distribution of on-demand media in an interactive television application are provided. An interactive television application may receive a request for on-demand media from a user. The interactive television application may provide an option to the user for the transmission of the on-demand media. Such options may include, for example, an option to request a reduced-bandwidth version of the on-demand media, an option to schedule a future time for presentation of the on-demand media, an option to download the on-demand media to a recording device, and an option to check the availability of the on-demand media. A reduced price for transmission of the on-demand media may be provided to the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在交互式电视应用中管理按需媒体分发的系统和方法。 交互式电视应用可以从用户接收对点播媒体的请求。 交互式电视应用可以向用户提供用于传输点播媒体的选项。 这样的选项可以包括例如请求按需媒体的减少带宽版本的选项，调度用于呈现按需媒体的未来时间的选项，将按需媒体下载的选项 记录装置，以及检查按需媒体的可用性的选项。 可以向用户提供按需媒体的传输降低的价格。

公开(公告)号：US08266662B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12818659

申请日：2010-06-18

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis ,  William L. Thomas ,  Thomas R. Lemmons

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis ,  William L. Thomas ,  Thomas R. Lemmons

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/2353 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/2143 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23113 ,  H04N21/2318 ,  H04N21/233 ,  H04N21/2335 ,  H04N21/23439 ,  H04N21/2387 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25435 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/47208 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided. An interactive television program guide provides users with an opportunity to select programs for recording on a remote media server. Programs may also be recorded on a local media server. The program guide provides users with VCR-like control over programs that are played back from the media servers and over real-time cached copies of the programs. The program guide also provides users with an opportunity to designate gift recipients for whom programs may be recorded.

公开(公告)号：US20120192232A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13419057

申请日：2012-03-13

Applicant: Michael D. Ellis

Inventor： Michael D. Ellis

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/4314 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N2005/4441

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a viewer may direct a television to simultaneously display a selected television program and a program guide display. A viewer may use the program guide display to browse available video-on-demand (VOD) while continuing to view a previously selected program in the background. The viewer may browse through video-on-demand programs on the program guide display using a variety of keys on a remote control unit. The viewer may direct the program guide to order a given video-on-demand program/and set a desired broadcast time for that program.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统，其中观众可以引导电视同时显示所选择的电视节目和节目指南显示。 观众可以使用节目指南显示器来浏览可用的视频点播（VOD），同时在后台继续观看先前选择的节目。 观众可以使用遥控器上的各种按键浏览节目指南显示上的视频点播节目。 观众可以指导节目指南来订购给定的视频点播节目，并为该节目设置所需的广播时间。

公开(公告)号：US20120151526A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13280215

申请日：2011-10-24

Applicant: Thomas R. Lemmons ,  Connie T. Marshall ,  Donald W. Allison ,  Michael D. Ellis

Inventor： Thomas R. Lemmons ,  Connie T. Marshall ,  Donald W. Allison ,  Michael D. Ellis

IPC: H04N21/472

CPC classification number: H04N21/4334 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/7755 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: An interactive television program guide system is provided in which a user may use the program guide to watch one program while simultaneously recording another program without interrupting the recording or viewing process. This interactive television program guide system also allows a user the to utilize all or some of the program guide features while in the watch and record mode depending on the embodiment that is being implemented. Further, this watch and record system may be implemented using a multiple tuner set-top box or a single tuner set-top box with a RF bypass or digital switch. In addition to a set-top box, the system may be implemented using a satellite receiver, an advanced television with a processor and memory, or a computer. The various implementations provide a very versatile watch and record environment for the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种交互式电视节目指南系统，其中用户可以使用节目指南观看一个节目，同时记录另一节目而不中断录制或观看过程。 该交互式电视节目指南系统还允许用户在观看和记录模式下利用所有或某些节目指南特征，这取决于正在实现的实施例。 此外，这种手表和记录系统可以使用具有RF旁路或数字开关的多调谐器机顶盒或单个调谐器机顶盒来实现。 除了机顶盒之外，系统可以使用卫星接收机，具有处理器和存储器的高级电视机或计算机来实现。 各种实现为用户提供了非常通用的手表和记录环境。