公开(公告)号：US08522276B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US11356091

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Christina Lynn Fyock ,  James Edward Paschetto ,  Xi Zhang ,  Vincent Phuah

Inventor： Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Christina Lynn Fyock ,  James Edward Paschetto ,  Xi Zhang ,  Vincent Phuah

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

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N21/440236 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced television services such as an interactive audio programming guide for a television. Users may use an input device, such as a remote control, to select display objects displayed on an output device, such as a television, as part of an interactive programming guide. An IPG module on a network terminal, such as a set top box, may determine whether the display object requires an audio representation. If an audio representation is required, the set top box may transmit an audio representation of the display object to the television to be played for the user.

Abstract translation: 提供用于增强电视服务的系统和方法，例如电视的交互式音频节目指南。 作为交互式节目指南的一部分，用户可以使用诸如遥控器的输入设备来选择显示在诸如电视机的输出设备上的显示对象。 诸如机顶盒的网络终端上的IPG模块可以确定显示对象是否需要音频表示。 如果需要音频表示，机顶盒可以将显示对象的音频表示发送到要为用户播放的电视机。

公开(公告)号：US08677415B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13292607

申请日：2011-11-09

Applicant: Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Jordan Kanarek

Inventor： Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Jordan Kanarek

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/8133 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4345 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A subscriber to a video service generally has available to them an on-screen program guide. The program guide lists programming (e.g., TV shows) that are available to the subscriber for a certain upcoming time period. The programming guide may sort the listings by channel and time, areas of interest, age appropriateness and/or MPAA or TV rating, free or additional cost, etc. In an embodiment, the programming guide includes an ability to make a selection to see which TV shows are recommended by reviewers. Such reviewers may be individuals or panels or institutions to which some credibility may be attached—a trusted source. After selecting a reviewer, the subscriber is made aware of the programs recommended by the selected reviewer.

Abstract translation: 视频服务的订户通常可以向他们提供一个屏幕上的节目指南。 节目指南列出了在某个即将到来的时间周期内用户可用的节目（例如TV节目）。 编程指南可以通过频道和时间，感兴趣的领域，年龄适当性和/或MPAA或TV等级，免费或额外的成本等对列表进行排序。在一个实施例中，节目指南包括进行选择以查看哪个 电视节目由评论者推荐。 这种审查者可以是可以附加一些可信度的个人或小组或机构 - 可信赖的来源。 在选择审阅者之后，订阅者知道所选审阅者推荐的程序。

公开(公告)号：US20080022300A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11483870

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Xi Zhang

Inventor： Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Xi Zhang

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing real-time access to movie information to viewers in an interactive television viewing system. During select times when viewing a program on a television, the viewer is presented information, typically an advertisement, regarding a movie available for viewing in a movie theater. The viewer can opt to review supplemental information regarding the movie, including information directed to the actors, plot, rating, and where and when it is showing relative to the viewer's location. The viewer can opt to purchase tickets as well. The system can be controlled in one embodiment by the user interacting with a set top box sending signaling information to a processor in the network headend that retrieves the appropriate information for display to the viewer. The information can be provided to the set-top-box and displayed to the user using an overlapping window, or other techniques.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向交互式电视观看系统中的观众提供对电影信息的实时访问的系统和方法。 在电视上观看节目的选择时间期间，观众呈现关于可在电影院中观看的电影的信息，通常是广告。 观众可以选择查看有关电影的补充信息，包括针对演员的信息，情节，评级，以及相对于观众位置显示的位置和时间。 观众也可以选择购买门票。 在一个实施例中，系统可以通过与机顶盒进行交互来控制，该机顶盒向网络前端中的处理器发送信令信息，该处理器检索用于向观看者显示的适当信息。 信息可以提供给机顶盒，并使用重叠窗口或其他技术向用户显示。

公开(公告)号：US08799944B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US11483870

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Xi Zhang

Inventor： Joel Stephen Angiolillo ,  Xi Zhang

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing real-time access to movie information to viewers in an interactive television viewing system. During select times when viewing a program on a television, the viewer is presented information, typically an advertisement, regarding a movie available for viewing in a movie theater. The viewer can opt to review supplemental information regarding the movie, including information directed to the actors, plot, rating, and where and when it is showing relative to the viewer's location. The viewer can opt to purchase tickets as well. The system can be controlled in one embodiment by the user interacting with a set top box sending signaling information to a processor in the network headend that retrieves the appropriate information for display to the viewer. The information can be provided to the set-top-box and displayed to the user using an overlapping window, or other techniques.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向交互式电视观看系统中的观众提供对电影信息的实时访问的系统和方法。 在电视上观看节目的选择时间期间，观众呈现关于可在电影院中观看的电影的信息，通常是广告。 观众可以选择查看有关电影的补充信息，包括针对演员的信息，情节，评级，以及相对于观众位置显示的位置和时间。 观众也可以选择购买门票。 在一个实施例中，系统可以通过与机顶盒进行交互来控制，该机顶盒向网络前端中的处理器发送信令信息，该处理器检索用于向观看者显示的适当信息。 信息可以提供给机顶盒，并使用重叠窗口或其他技术向用户显示。