公开(公告)号：US09531760B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US12783414

申请日：2010-05-19

申请人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

发明人： Michael L. Lajoie ,  Louis Williamson ,  Wilfrid Aissi ,  Chris Cholas ,  Jason Gaedtke ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Glen Hardin ,  Charles Hasek ,  Vedavati Hegde ,  Jeffery P. Markley ,  Vipul Patel ,  Howard Pfeffer

IPC分类号： H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04N7/04 ,  H04L29/06

CPC分类号： H04L65/1016 ,  H04L65/1023 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L67/148 ,  H04L67/306

摘要： Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US08910222B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US11681777

申请日：2007-03-03

申请人： Howard Pfeffer ,  Kenneth Gould

发明人： Howard Pfeffer ,  Kenneth Gould

IPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N9/804 ,  H04N5/775

CPC分类号： H04N21/2385 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N9/8042 ,  H04N21/2365 ,  H04N21/2383 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4383

摘要： A user recovers and records multiple programs communicated simultaneously using a communications channel, e.g., QAM communications channel. The simultaneous communication may be by communicating, e.g., an MPEG-2 transport stream including data corresponding to multiple programs through a corresponding to QAM communications channel. Thus a user device, e.g., a set top box, is able to receive and record programs corresponding to multiple simultaneously broadcast programs using a single tuner. This allows a device to receive and record or display more programs at any given time, than the number of QAM tuners and/or receivers in the user device. Novel user interface features which facilitate a user's ability to identify and record multiple programs corresponding to a QAM channel are also described. Methods and apparatus for determining program to communication channel mappings based on user program recordation information are also described.

摘要翻译： 用户恢复并记录使用通信信道（例如QAM通信信道）同时传送的多个节目。 同时通信可以是例如通过对应于QAM通信信道来传送包括对应于多个节目的数据的MPEG-2传输流。 因此，用户设备（例如机顶盒）能够使用单个调谐器接收和记录与多个同时广播节目相对应的节目。 这允许设备在任何给定时间接收和记录或显示比用户设备中的QAM调谐器和/或接收器的数量更多的程序。 还描述了促进用户识别和记录与QAM信道相对应的多个节目的能力的新颖的用户界面特征。 还描述了用于基于用户程序记录信息来确定对通信信道映射的程序的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US08594116B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12754534

申请日：2010-04-05

申请人： Kenneth Gould

发明人： Kenneth Gould

IPC分类号： H04H20/10 ,  H04H20/28

CPC分类号： H04L65/4076 ,  H04J3/245 ,  H04L5/0037 ,  H04L12/1859 ,  H04L12/1881

摘要： Methods and apparatus for assigning physical channels in a content-based network. In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network having a plurality of cable modems, and the physical channels are assigned to the cable modems based at least in part on any multicast transmissions that may exist on the system. When two cable modems are receiving the same multicast transmission, the invention causes tuning of one or more of the cable modems to the same physical channel in order to limit the total number multicast transmissions on the network. Multicast transmissions typically comprise video or audio information, but other types of information may also be multicast according to the invention. In another embodiment, a multicast transmission list (containing a list of multicast transmissions and the corresponding physical channels) is sent to the set of cable modems. This list is used by the modems (or associated CPE) to manage channel allocation and tuning.

摘要翻译： 在基于内容的网络中分配物理信道的方法和装置。 在示例性实施例中，网络包括具有多个电缆调制解调器的有线电视网络，并且至少部分地基于系统上可能存在的任何多播传输将物理信道分配给电缆调制解调器。 当两个电缆调制解调器正在接收相同的多播传输时，本发明使一个或多个电缆调制解调器调谐到相同的物理信道，以限制网络上的总数多播传输。 组播传输通常包括视频或音频信息，但根据本发明，其他类型的信息也可以是多播的。 在另一个实施例中，将多播传输列表（包含多播传输和对应的物理信道的列表）发送到该组电缆调制解调器。 该列表由调制解调器（或相关CPE）用于管理信道分配和调谐。

公开(公告)号：US08461984B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13245474

申请日：2011-09-26

申请人： Charles Hasek ,  Kenneth Gould

发明人： Charles Hasek ,  Kenneth Gould

IPC分类号： G08B1/08

CPC分类号： H04N21/814 ,  G08B25/085 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/6125

摘要： Apparatus and methods for efficiently and flexibly providing emergency alert data (e.g., EAS messages) to subscribers of a content-based network, such as for example Internet protocol television (IPTV) subscribers. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a server performing real-time receipt and encapsulation of the EAS data (which may comprise audio, video, and/or text), transport of the EAS data to client devices over the network, and use of one or more applications running on the client devices to decode and display/present the EAS data in a manner which effectively guarantees that it will be perceived by the viewer. In one variant, instant messaging (IM) infrastructure is used to authenticate clients and receive and display at least portion of the EAS data via a separate transport process. Server and client-side apparatus adapted for EAS data receipt, decoding and display are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20120185897A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13346582

申请日：2012-01-09

申请人： Kenneth GOULD ,  George SAROSI

发明人： Kenneth GOULD ,  George SAROSI

IPC分类号： H04N21/23

CPC分类号： H04N21/814 ,  G08B27/005 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/8146 ,  H04W4/02

摘要： Apparatus and methods for providing emergency alert system (EAS) data to subscribers of a content-based network for multiple locations including via mobile devices. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a server performing real-time receipt and encapsulation of the EAS data, transport of the EAS data to client devices over an IP or other packet-switched network, and use of applications running on the client devices to decode and display the EAS data. In one variant, a centralized EAS (CEAS) entity is used to aggregate and distribute EAS messages to video registration servers (VRS), which use stored client device data and user preferences to map delivery of relevant EAMs over the IP network. In another variant, instant messaging (IM) infrastructure is used to deliver and display at least portion of the EAS data via a separate transport process.

摘要翻译： 用于向包括经由移动设备的多个位置的基于内容的网络的订户提供紧急警报系统（EAS）数据的设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，该设备包括执行EAS数据的实时接收和封装的服务器，通过IP或其他分组交换网络将EAS数据传输到客户端设备，以及使用在客户端设备上运行的应用程序进行解码 并显示EAS数据。 在一个变型中，集中式EAS（CEAS）实体用于将EAS消息聚合并分发给视频注册服务器（VRS），视频注册服务器使用存储的客户端设备数据和用户偏好来通过IP网络映射相关EAM的传递。 在另一个变型中，即时消息（IM）基础设施用于经由单独的传输过程来递送和显示至少部分EAS数据。

公开(公告)号：US08048880B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12114710

申请日：2008-05-02

申请人： Joaquim Trias ,  Colin Hislop ,  Paul Truex ,  Bernadine Fraser ,  Debra Odink ,  Scott Chadwick ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Marian Mosior ,  Patrick Eacho

发明人： Joaquim Trias ,  Colin Hislop ,  Paul Truex ,  Bernadine Fraser ,  Debra Odink ,  Scott Chadwick ,  Kenneth Gould ,  Marian Mosior ,  Patrick Eacho

IPC分类号： A61K31/535 ,  A61K31/397 ,  A61K31/44 ,  A61K31/40

CPC分类号： A61K31/397 ,  A61K31/404 ,  A61K31/4418 ,  A61K31/4422 ,  A61K31/505

摘要： Administration of sPLA2 inhibitors has been found to decrease cholesterol levels, atherosclerotic plaque formation and aortic aneurysm in mice, and to decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels in humans. Interestingly, administration of sPLA2 inhibitors was found to decrease cholesterol levels even when the inhibitors were administered only once per day. Therefore, provided herein are methods of treating dyslipidemia, CVD, and conditions associated with CVD such as atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome, by administering one or more sPLA2 inhibitors. Significantly, administration of sPLA2 inhibitors and various compounds used in the treatment of CVD, such as for example statins, resulted in greater decreases in LDL and LDL particle levels in a synergistic manner. In addition, administration of sPLA2 inhibitors and statins resulted in a synergistic decrease in plaque content. Therefore, also provided herein are compositions comprising one or more sPLA2 inhibitors and one or more compounds used in the treatment of CVD, such as for example statins, and methods of using these compositions to treat dyslipidemia, CVD, and conditions associated with CVD such as atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome.

摘要翻译： 已经发现sPLA2抑制剂的给药降低胆固醇水平，小鼠动脉粥样硬化斑块形成和主动脉瘤，并降低人体胆固醇和甘油三酯水平。 有趣的是，即使抑制剂每天只给予一次，也发现施用sPLA2抑制剂降低胆固醇水平。 因此，本文提供了通过施用一种或多种sPLA2抑制剂来治疗血脂异常，CVD和与CVD有关的病症如动脉粥样硬化和代谢综合征的方法。 显着地，施用sPLA2抑制剂和用于治疗CVD的各种化合物，例如他汀类药物，以协同方式导致LDL和LDL颗粒水平的更大降低。 此外，sPLA2抑制剂和他汀类药物的给药导致斑块含量的协同减少。 因此，本文还提供了包含一种或多种sPLA2抑制剂和用于治疗CVD的一种或多种化合物的组合物，例如他汀类药物，以及使用这些组合物治疗血脂异常，CVD和与CVD相关的病症的方法，例如 动脉粥样硬化和代谢综合征。

公开(公告)号：US20100293564A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12843343

申请日：2010-07-26

申请人： Kenneth Gould ,  Andrew Danforth

发明人： Kenneth Gould ,  Andrew Danforth

IPC分类号： H04N7/16

CPC分类号： H04N21/438 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/454

摘要： The present invention teaches methods and systems for subscriber blocking of unauthorized network traffic in a cable data network. The cable modem termination system (CMTS) incorporates a data gateway agent that filters unauthorized traffic thereby eliminating consumption based subscribers from being responsible for related service charges. Embodiments incorporate the use of packet filtering, hybrid stateful packet filtering, content filtering, application layer filtering and time based filtering. Greater acceptance of consumption based billing is achieved by having the filter settings directed by the subscriber.

摘要翻译： 本发明教导了用于阻止有线数据网络中的未授权网络业务的方法和系统。 电缆调制解调器终端系统（CMTS）包括一个数据网关代理，可以过滤未经授权的流量，从而消除基于消费的用户对相关服务费用的负责。 实施例结合了包过滤，混合状态包过滤，内容过滤，应用层过滤和基于时间的过滤的使用。 通过使用户指导的过滤器设置，实现对基于消费的计费的更多接受。

公开(公告)号：US20090248828A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12079781

申请日：2008-03-28

申请人： Kenneth Gould ,  George Sarosi

发明人： Kenneth Gould ,  George Sarosi

IPC分类号： G06F15/16 ,  G06Q99/00

CPC分类号： H04N21/814 ,  G08B27/005 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/8146 ,  H04W4/02

摘要： Apparatus and methods for providing emergency alert system (EAS) data to subscribers of a content-based network for multiple locations including via mobile devices. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a server performing real-time receipt and encapsulation of the EAS data, transport of the EAS data to client devices over an IP or other packet-switched network, and use of applications running on the client devices to decode and display the EAS data. In one variant, a centralized EAS (CEAS) entity is used to aggregate and distribute EAS messages to video registration servers (VRS), which use stored client device data and user preferences to map delivery of relevant EAMs over the IP network. In another variant, instant messaging (IM) infrastructure is used to deliver and display at least portion of the EAS data via a separate transport process.

摘要翻译： 用于向包括经由移动设备的多个位置的基于内容的网络的订户提供紧急警报系统（EAS）数据的设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，该设备包括执行EAS数据的实时接收和封装的服务器，通过IP或其他分组交换网络将EAS数据传输到客户端设备，以及使用在客户端设备上运行的应用程序进行解码 并显示EAS数据。 在一个变型中，集中式EAS（CEAS）实体用于将EAS消息聚合并分发给视频注册服务器（VRS），视频注册服务器使用存储的客户端设备数据和用户偏好来通过IP网络映射相关EAM的传递。 在另一个变型中，即时消息（IM）基础设施用于经由单独的传输过程来递送和显示至少部分EAS数据。

公开(公告)号：US07539145B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US11240130

申请日：2005-09-30

申请人： Doug Semon ,  Kenneth Gould

发明人： Doug Semon ,  Kenneth Gould

IPC分类号： H04J1/16

CPC分类号： H04L12/66

摘要： A system and method for determining if DOCSIS-enabled devices (DEDs) connected to an HFC cable network are co-located. Subscriber account data is acquired to determine the DEDs associated with a subscriber account. The MAC address of the DEC is used to obtain the MAC domain to which a DED is assigned and the ranging offset value associated with the DED. An alert is issued if multiple DEDs associated with a subscriber account are associated with different MAC domains. The alert signifies that DEDs associated with the account are not co-located. Where DEDs associated with an account are associated with the same MAC domain, the normalized ranging offset values associated with the subscriber's DEDs are compared to determine if the difference in their values exceeds a predetermined threshold. If the difference in their values exceeds a predetermined threshold, an alert is issued. The alert again signifies that DEDs associated with the account are not co-located.

摘要翻译： 用于确定连接到HFC电缆网络的DOCSIS使能设备（DED）是否位于同一位置的系统和方法。 获取用户帐户数据以确定与用户帐户相关联的DED。 DEC的MAC地址用于获取分配了DED的MAC域和与DED相关联的测距偏移值。 如果与订户帐户相关联的多个DED与不同的MAC域相关联，则发出警报。 警报表示与帐户相关联的DED不在同一位置。 在与帐户相关联的DED与相同的MAC域相关联的情况下，与用户的DED相关联的归一化的测距偏移值进行比较，以确定其值中的差异是否超过预定阈值。 如果其值的差超过预定阈值，则发出警报。 警报再次表示与帐户相关联的DED不是共同定位的。

公开(公告)号：US07486869B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11001513

申请日：2004-12-01

申请人： Paul Alexander ,  Christopher P. Williams ,  Kenneth Gould ,  David Christman

发明人： Paul Alexander ,  Christopher P. Williams ,  Kenneth Gould ,  David Christman

IPC分类号： H04N5/76

CPC分类号： H04N5/76 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/4788

摘要： A system and method for controlling a digital video recorder on a cable network. Signaling associated with the answering or initiation of a digital telephone call by a digital telephone subscriber is used to issue commands to a digital video recorder (DVR). A signal is generated by an MTA when the telephone is enters an “off-hook” state and sent to the DVR to initiate recording of a program being viewed by the called party. When the phone goes “on-hook”, the called party resumes watching the program from exactly where it was interrupted. The MTA may be connected directly to the VTD/DVR and the telephone state is determined by the DVR from information provided by the MTA. Alternatively, a soft switch monitors signaling from the MTA indicative of the state of the called telephone. A telephone state message comprising the telephone state information is then sent over an out-of-band channel/path to a DVR client within the VTD. The DVR client uses the telephone state information to control a DVR.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制有线网络上的数字录像机的系统和方法。 使用与数字电话用户应答或启动数字电话呼叫相关联的信令，向数字录像机（DVR）发出命令。 当电话进入“摘机”状态时，信号由MTA生成，并发送到DVR以开始对被叫方正在观看的节目的记录。 当手机“挂机”时，被叫方恢复正在中断的地方观看该节目。 MTA可以直接连接到VTD / DVR，并且电话状态由DVR从MTA提供的信息确定。 或者，软开关监视来自MTA的指示被叫电话的状态的信令。 包括电话状态信息的电话状态消息然后通过带外信道/路径发送到VTD内的DVR客户端。 DVR客户端使用电话状态信息来控制DVR。