公开(公告)号：US20110007218A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12500823

申请日：2009-07-10

Applicant: William Norris Moran ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Anand Menon

Inventor： William Norris Moran ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Anand Menon

IPC: H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/435 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H60/06 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2362 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A method of automatically selecting between a first video programming channel and a second video programming channel in a video content receiver is presented. In the method, the receiver receives video programming carried over at least one of the first channel and the second channel, as well as scheduling information regarding the two channels. The receiver also receives a channel selection for one of the two channels, such as from a user. In response to the channel selection, the receiver compares the scheduling information for the first channel to a current time value. If the scheduling information indicates the first channel is not currently carrying video programming that is available for presentation to the user, the receiver selects the second channel for presentation to the user; otherwise, the receiver selects the first channel.

Abstract translation: 呈现在视频内容接收机中自动选择第一视频节目频道和第二视频节目频道之间的方法。 在该方法中，接收机接收通过第一信道和第二信道中的至少一个承载的视频节目，以及关于两个信道的调度信息。 接收机还接收诸如来自用户的两个频道之一的频道选择。 响应于频道选择，接收机将第一频道的调度信息与当前时间值进行比较。 如果调度信息指示第一信道当前没有携带可用于呈现给用户的视频节目，则接收机选择用于呈现给用户的第二信道; 否则，接收机选择第一个信道。

公开(公告)号：US09100708B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13601279

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: William N. Moran ,  Alan Terry Pattison ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Anand Menon

Inventor： William N. Moran ,  Alan Terry Pattison ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Anand Menon

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A television receiving device includes a memory configured to store an electronic program guide. The electronic program guide is divided into channel listings including program information corresponding to television programs being broadcast currently and to television programs scheduled for future broadcast. The device further includes a user interface configured to receive a user input and a processor in communication with the memory and the user interface. The processor is configured to output the electronic program guide to be displayed with, alternatively: 1) at least one channel listing including an expansion icon, where upon the user input indicating a selection of the expansion icon, a single channel listing expands into a plurality of channel listings, or 2) at least one channel including a collapsing icon, where upon the user input indicating a selection of the collapsing icon, a plurality of channel listings collapse into a single channel listing.

Abstract translation: 电视接收装置包括被配置为存储电子节目指南的存储器。 该电子节目指南被分为频道列表，其中包括与当前广播的电视节目对应的节目信息和被安排用于将来广播的电视节目。 该设备还包括被配置为接收用户输入的用户界面和与存储器和用户界面通信的处理器。 处理器被配置为输出要显示的电子节目指南，或者：1）包括扩展图标的至少一个频道列表，其中在用户输入指示扩展图标的选择时，单个频道列表扩展成多个 或2）包括折叠图标的至少一个通道，其中在用户输入指示折叠图标的选择时，多个频道列表折叠成单个频道列表。

公开(公告)号：US20140068666A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13601279

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: William N. Moran ,  Alan Terry Pattison ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Anand Menon

Inventor： William N. Moran ,  Alan Terry Pattison ,  Michael T. Dugan ,  Anand Menon

IPC: H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/482 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: A television receiving device includes a memory configured to store an electronic program guide. The electronic program guide is divided into channel listings including program information corresponding to television programs being broadcast currently and to television programs scheduled for future broadcast. The device further includes a user interface configured to receive a user input and a processor in communication with the memory and the user interface. The processor is configured to output the electronic program guide to be displayed with, alternatively: 1) at least one channel listing including an expansion icon, where upon the user input indicating a selection of the expansion icon, a single channel listing expands into a plurality of channel listings, or 2) at least one channel including a collapsing icon, where upon the user input indicating a selection of the collapsing icon, a plurality of channel listings collapse into a single channel listing.

Abstract translation: 电视接收装置包括被配置为存储电子节目指南的存储器。 该电子节目指南被分为频道列表，其中包括与当前广播的电视节目对应的节目信息和被安排用于将来广播的电视节目。 该设备还包括被配置为接收用户输入的用户界面和与存储器和用户界面通信的处理器。 处理器被配置为输出要显示的电子节目指南，或者：1）包括扩展图标的至少一个频道列表，其中在用户输入指示扩展图标的选择时，单个频道列表扩展成多个 或2）包括折叠图标的至少一个通道，其中在用户输入指示折叠图标的选择时，多个频道列表折叠成单个频道列表。

公开(公告)号：US08584173B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US12500823

申请日：2009-07-10

Applicant: William Norris Moran ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Anand Menon

Inventor： William Norris Moran ,  Michael Cavanaugh ,  Anand Menon

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/50 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/435 ,  H04H20/106 ,  H04H60/06 ,  H04H60/72 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/2362 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A method of automatically selecting between a first video programming channel and a second video programming channel in a video content receiver is presented. In the method, the receiver receives video programming carried over at least one of the first channel and the second channel, as well as scheduling information regarding the two channels. The receiver also receives a channel selection for one of the two channels, such as from a user. In response to the channel selection, the receiver compares the scheduling information for the first channel to a current time value. If the scheduling information indicates the first channel is not currently carrying video programming that is available for presentation to the user, the receiver selects the second channel for presentation to the user; otherwise, the receiver selects the first channel.

Abstract translation: 呈现在视频内容接收机中自动选择第一视频节目频道和第二视频节目频道之间的方法。 在该方法中，接收机接收通过第一信道和第二信道中的至少一个承载的视频节目，以及关于两个信道的调度信息。 接收机还接收诸如来自用户的两个频道之一的频道选择。 响应于频道选择，接收机将第一频道的调度信息与当前时间值进行比较。 如果调度信息指示第一信道当前没有携带可用于呈现给用户的视频节目，则接收机选择用于呈现给用户的第二信道; 否则，接收机选择第一个信道。