公开(公告)号：US20050166221A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10513891

申请日：2003-05-08

Applicant: Michael Pugel ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Michael Bridge

Inventor： Michael Pugel ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Michael Bridge

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G08B25/08 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/445 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08B25/085 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/505 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N7/0882 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: A television signal processing apparatus is capable of receiving emergency alert signals and providing alert outputs to notify individuals of emergency events. According to one exemplary embodiment, the television signal processing apparatus includes a tuner (22) operative to tune a frequency including emergency alert signals indicating an emergency event. A processor (27) is operative to cause the television signal processing apparatus to be switched from an off/standby mode to an on mode responsive to the emergency alert signals.

Abstract translation: 电视信号处理装置能够接收紧急警报信号并提供警报输出以通知个人紧急事件。 根据一个示例性实施例，电视信号处理设备包括调谐器（22），其可操作以调谐包括指示紧急事件的紧急警报信号的频率。 处理器（27）可操作以响应于紧急警报信号使电视信号处理设备从断开/待机模式切换到打开模式。

公开(公告)号：US20060048180A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10534964

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Scott Kendall ,  John Merrell ,  Sai Kwan ,  Michael Bridge

Inventor： Scott Kendall ,  John Merrell ,  Sai Kwan ,  Michael Bridge

IPC: H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: G08B27/008 ,  G08B25/085 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/163 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: An apparatus such as a television signal receiver, radio or other device provides an emergency alert function. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a tuner for tuning a plurality of frequency channels associated with the emergency alert function. A processor identifies one of the frequency channels having higher signal strength relative to the other frequency channels, and enables use of the identified frequency channel for receiving emergency alert signals.

Abstract translation: 诸如电视信号接收机，无线电装置或其他设备的装置提供紧急警报功能。 根据示例性实施例，该装置包括用于调谐与紧急警报功能相关联的多个频率信道的调谐器。 处理器识别相对于其它频道具有较高信号强度的频道中的一个，并且能够使用所识别的频道用于接收紧急警报信号。

公开(公告)号：US20050229206A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US10513903

申请日：2003-05-09

Applicant: Michael Pugel ,  John Merrell ,  Scott Kendall ,  David Virag ,  Michael Bridge

Inventor： Michael Pugel ,  John Merrell ,  Scott Kendall ,  David Virag ,  Michael Bridge

IPC: G08B25/08 ,  G08B27/00 ,  H04B1/16 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H20/00 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/52 ,  H04H60/71 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N5/44 ,  G08B25/085 ,  G08B27/008 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04H60/52 ,  H04H60/71 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N7/08 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/814

Abstract: A television signal processing system having an emergency alert function is capable of receiving emergency alert signals and providing alert outputs to notify individuals of emergency events. According to one exemplary embodiment, the television signal processing system includes a tuner operative to tune a frequency including emergency alert signals indicating an emergency event. A processor is operative to enable an alert output responsive to the emergency alert signals when the emergency event indicated by the emergency alert signals corresponds to a geographical area selectable by a user. According to another exemplary embodiment, the processor is operative to enable an alert output responsive to the emergency alert signals when the emergency event indicated by the emergency alert signals corresponds to a predetermined event selectable by a user.

Abstract translation: 具有紧急警报功能的电视信号处理系统能够接收紧急警报信号并提供警报输出以通知个人紧急事件。 根据一个示例性实施例，电视信号处理系统包括调谐器，用于调谐包括表示紧急事件的紧急警报信号的频率。 当由紧急警报信号指示的紧急事件对应于用户可选择的地理区域时，处理器用于响应于紧急警报信号使能警报输出。 根据另一示例性实施例，当由紧急警报信号指示的紧急事件对应于用户可选择的预定事件时，处理器用于响应于紧急警报信号启用警报输出。

公开(公告)号：US20060053465A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US10535116

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Mark Mears ,  Scott Kendall ,  Rajeev Sahasrabudhe ,  Michael Bridge

Inventor： Mark Mears ,  Scott Kendall ,  Rajeev Sahasrabudhe ,  Michael Bridge

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04H20/59 ,  G08B27/008 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/814

Abstract: An apparatus such as a television signal receiver, radio and/or other device having an emergency alert function provides alert outputs in manner which increases the likelihood that users are promptly notified of emergency events. According to an exemplary embodiment, a television signal receiver includes a tuner operative to tune signals including emergency alert signals capable of activating the emergency alert function. A processor is operative to enable a disabled audio output device associated with the television signal receiver responsive to activation of the emergency alert function.

Abstract translation: 诸如电视信号接收机，具有紧急警报功能的无线电和/或其他设备的装置以增加用户及时通知紧急事件的可能性的方式提供报警输出。 根据示例性实施例，电视信号接收机包括可调谐信号的调谐器，包括能够激活紧急警报功能的紧急警报信号。 处理器可操作以响应于激活紧急警报功能而启用与电视信号接收器相关联的禁用音频输出设备。