公开(公告)号：US09716855B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US13616828

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Shaun Gehring ,  Jason Smith ,  Michael J Cook ,  Bruce Bradley ,  Daniel T Grady ,  Charlie Herrin ,  Robert Philibert

Inventor： Shaun Gehring ,  Jason Smith ,  Michael J Cook ,  Bruce Bradley ,  Daniel T Grady ,  Charlie Herrin ,  Robert Philibert

IPC: H04N9/80 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/858 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N5/77

CPC classification number: H04N5/782 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N21/274 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and software are provided for using an optically-readable code such as a quick-response (QR) code. The optically-readable code may represent a uniform resource identifier (URI) including parameters that represent a query, such as a query for content and/or other data. The query results may be used to command a content consumption device to record or otherwise obtain an item of content. The optically-readable code may additionally or alternatively be determined based upon a status of the device, such as what content, or portion thereof, is currently being displayed, and/or what error condition is being experienced.

公开(公告)号：US09084312B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13326632

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Michael J. Cook

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/029

Abstract: Systems, methods, software, and data structures that provide dynamic ambient lighting synchronized to a video program being watched in a premises are described herein. A video program may be associated with a predefined lighting scheme that specifies or identifies a time-sequenced set of lighting effects (e.g., flashing police lights, sunrise, explosion, etc.) that are to be performed by the dynamic ambient lighting system time-synchronously with the video program. Components of the dynamic ambient lighting system may extract the lighting scheme from video data, parse the lighting scheme into individual lighting effects, and then control a single-color or multicolor light source associated with each of a plurality of light channels (e.g., front right, rear right, front left, rear left, center, and burst channel, among others) based on time-sequenced lighting primitives defined by each lighting effect. Light sources may be wirelessly controlled, e.g., using an IEEE 802.15.4 or ZigBee-compliant wireless system.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了提供与在房屋中正在观看的视频节目同步的动态环境照明的系统，方法，软件和数据结构。 视频节目可以与预定的照明方案相关联，该照明方案指定或识别要由动态环境照明系统时间序列执行的时间序列的一组照明效果（例如，闪烁的警灯，日出，爆炸等） 与视频节目同步。 动态环境照明系统的组件可以从视频数据中提取照明方案，将照明方案解析为单独的照明效果，然后控制与多个光通道中的每一个相关联的单色或多色光源（例如，右前 基于由每个照明效果定义的时间序列的照明原始图像，后方右，前左，后左，中心和突发通道等）。 光源可以是无线控制的，例如使用IEEE 802.15.4或符合ZigBee的无线系统。

公开(公告)号：US20130147396A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13326632

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Michael J. Cook

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H04N7/30

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/029

Abstract: Systems, methods, software, and data structures that provide dynamic ambient lighting synchronized to a video program being watched in a premises are described herein. A video program may be associated with a predefined lighting scheme that specifies or identifies a time-sequenced set of lighting effects (e.g., flashing police lights, sunrise, explosion, etc.) that are to be performed by the dynamic ambient lighting system time-synchronously with the video program. Components of the dynamic ambient lighting system may extract the lighting scheme from video data, parse the lighting scheme into individual lighting effects, and then control a single-color or multicolor light source associated with each of a plurality of light channels (e.g., front right, rear right, front left, rear left, center, and burst channel, among others) based on time-sequenced lighting primitives defined by each lighting effect. Light sources may be wirelessly controlled, e.g., using an IEEE 802.15.4 or ZigBee-compliant wireless system.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了提供与在房屋中正在观看的视频节目同步的动态环境照明的系统，方法，软件和数据结构。 视频节目可以与预定的照明方案相关联，该照明方案指定或识别要由动态环境照明系统时间序列执行的时间序列的一组照明效果（例如，闪烁的警灯，日出，爆炸等） 与视频节目同步。 动态环境照明系统的组件可以从视频数据中提取照明方案，将照明方案解析为单独的照明效果，然后控制与多个光通道中的每一个相关联的单色或多色光源（例如，右前 基于由每个照明效果定义的时间序列的照明原始图像，后方右，前左，后左，中心和突发通道等）。 光源可以是无线控制的，例如使用IEEE 802.15.4或符合ZigBee的无线系统。

公开(公告)号：US20130147395A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13326617

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Michael J. Cook

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/029

Abstract: Systems, methods, software, and data structures that provide dynamic ambient lighting synchronized to a video program being watched in a premises are described herein. A video program may be associated with a predefined lighting scheme that specifies or identifies a time-sequenced set of lighting effects (e.g., flashing police lights, sunrise, explosion, etc.) that are to be performed by the dynamic ambient lighting system time-synchronously with the video program. Components of the dynamic ambient lighting system may extract the lighting scheme from video data, parse the lighting scheme into individual lighting effects, and then control a single-color or multicolor light source associated with each of a plurality of light channels (e.g., front right, rear right, front left, rear left, center, and burst channel, among others) based on time-sequenced lighting primitives defined by each lighting effect. Light sources may be wirelessly controlled, e.g., using an IEEE 802.15.4 or ZigBee-compliant wireless system.

公开(公告)号：US20120047196A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13285333

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/1097 ,  H04L12/185 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/2861

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network. Media content may be stored directly by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. A server platform may support a set of media servers, where each media server is connected to a corresponding DLNA network. A multicast group may be established among the set of media servers so that media content may be shared with members of the multicast group. Media content may be aggregated for media content for the multicast group based on content characteristics, where the content characteristics are indicative of media content that can be shared with members of the multicast group.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络的专用网络存储或呈现。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来直接存储媒体内容。 服务器平台可以支持一组媒体服务器，其中每个媒体服务器连接到相应的DLNA网络。 可以在该组媒体服务器之间建立多播组，使得媒体内容可以与多播组的成员共享。 媒体内容可以基于内容特征聚合用于多播组的媒体内容，其中内容特征指示可以与多播组的成员共享的媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20110176555A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12691485

申请日：2010-01-21

Applicant: James S. Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： James S. Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  G06F3/005 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04N21/21805 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/234309 ,  H04N21/4113 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments allow media players and other electronic devices that operate under a first protocol to control the media capture devices that operate with a second protocol which may not be configurable to communicate with the first protocol. In one embodiment of the disclosure, a network device may store and/or render content within a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network and/or assist in content delivery for a DLNA device on a network. In another embodiment of the disclosure, a media capture device uses the Internet Protocol.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例允许在第一协议下操作的媒体播放器和其他电子设备来控制以第二协议操作的媒体捕获设备，该第二协议可能不能被配置为与第一协议进行通信。 在本公开的一个实施例中，网络设备可以存储和/或呈现数字生活网络联盟（DLNA）网络内的内容和/或协助网络上的DLNA设备的内容传送。 在本公开的另一个实施例中，媒体捕获设备使用因特网协议。

公开(公告)号：US20110106962A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12609625

申请日：2009-10-30

Applicant: Michael J. Cook ,  James S. Poder

Inventor： Michael J. Cook ,  James S. Poder

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N21/4184 ,  H04N21/42646 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/6581

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods in which a media player is connected via an interface device over a network to a source of content. Some conventional media players such as DVD players and televisions are equipped with hardware to render content disposed on and playable from a removable memory device, in particular a SD card. A memory card may be equipped with networking functionality, in particular, WI-FI networking, to enable connectivity over a local area wireless network. The memory card further may be provided with a processor. By providing an interface device that includes a processor, networking functionality, and storage, with suitable software on the storage, the media player may be connected over a network to locally networked or remote content sources. In some embodiments, the interface device also includes its own locally stored content.

Abstract translation: 公开的是其中媒体播放器经由网络上的接口设备连接到内容源的系统和方法。 诸如DVD播放器和电视机的一些传统媒体播放器配备有用于呈现内容被布置在可移动存储设备，特别是SD卡上并可播放的硬件。 存储卡可以配备网络功能，特别是WI-FI网络，以实现局域网无线网络的连接。 存储卡还可以设置有处理器。 通过在存储器上提供包括具有合适软件的处理器，网络功能和存储的接口设备，媒体播放器可以通过网络连接到本地联网或远程内容源。 在一些实施例中，接口设备还包括其本地存储的内容。

公开(公告)号：US20100317443A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12483025

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Michael J. Cook ,  James S. Poder

Inventor： Michael J. Cook ,  James S. Poder

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: A63F13/323 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/235 ,  A63F2300/1031 ,  A63F2300/206 ,  A63F2300/538 ,  G06F13/387 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing network-based games to otherwise non-networked devices are provided herein. A network server may provide video game execution and rendering capabilities in accordance with video game software on the server, and may transcode video game output into a media stream for sending to a remotely located media player in use by a user playing the video game. The transcoded media stream is in a format displayable by the media player. The media player may include an expansion card providing wireless network access to the media player for communication with the network gaming server, and may further relay the transcoded media stream received from the network gaming server to the media player, as well as relay user input from a game controller back to the network gaming server. Alternatively, the game controller may communicate directly with the network gaming server.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于向其他非联网设备提供基于网络的游戏的方法和系统。 网络服务器可以根据服务器上的视频游戏软件提供视频游戏执行和呈现能力，并且可以将视频游戏输出转码为媒体流，以便用户播放视频游戏的用户发送到远程位置的媒体播放器。 经转码的媒体流是媒体播放器可显示的格式。 媒体播放器可以包括向媒体播放器提供无线网络访问以与网络游戏服务器进行通信的扩展卡，并且还可以将从网络游戏服务器接收的经转码的媒体流中继到媒体播放器，以及从 游戏控制器返回网络游戏服务器。 或者，游戏控制器可以直接与网络游戏服务器通信。

公开(公告)号：US20100281508A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12435059

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

Inventor： Jim Poder ,  Michael J. Cook

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/47202 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L61/103 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04N21/2221 ,  H04N21/2225 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6405 ,  H04N21/64322

Abstract: A media server is hosted in a service provider's network so that media content can be stored from or rendered to a private network such as a Digital Living Network Alliance network. Media content may be stored by accessing the media server or by downloading the media content to the media server. Support of set top boxes interacting with voice-on-demand (VOD) controllers and computers interacting with IP-based video content servers are integrated through the media server. Consequently, VOD assets can be played on IP-based devices and IP-based content can be played on set top boxes. A gateway function converts IP-based content to a VOD asset, and renders the VOD asset to a set top box while mapping digital rights management information for the VOD asset. Conversely, the gateway function may convert a VOD asset to IP-based content that can be played on an IP-based device.

Abstract translation: 媒体服务器被托管在服务提供商的网络中，使得媒体内容可以从诸如数字生活网络联盟网络的专用网络存储或呈现给媒体内容。 可以通过访问媒体服务器或者通过将媒体内容下载到媒体服务器来存储媒体内容。 支持与基于IP的视频内容服务器交互的语音点播（VOD）控制器和计算机交互的机顶盒通过媒体服务器进行集成。 因此，VOD资产可以在基于IP的设备上播放，基于IP的内容可以在机顶盒上播放。 网关功能将基于IP的内容转换为VOD资产，并将VOD资产转换为机顶盒，同时映射VOD资产的数字版权管理信息。 相反，网关功能可以将VOD资产转换为可以在基于IP的设备上播放的基于IP的内容。

公开(公告)号：US07030382B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US11028270

申请日：2005-01-03

Applicant: John J. Williams ,  Dershan Luo ,  Mark K. Limkeman ,  Michael J. Cook ,  David L. McDaniel ,  Edwin L. Oswalt ,  Mark P. Feilen

Inventor： John J. Williams ,  Dershan Luo ,  Mark K. Limkeman ,  Michael J. Cook ,  David L. McDaniel ,  Edwin L. Oswalt ,  Mark P. Feilen

IPC: G01T1/172 ,  G01T1/161

CPC classification number: G01T1/2985

Abstract: A method of calibrating detectors in a detector ring of a PET scanner, each detector including a plurality of crystals, the PET scanner having a field of view, is disclosed. The method comprises collecting timing data indicative of coincidence events occurring between each pair of crystals within the field of view. The method further comprises determining a detector adjustment value for each detector, determining a crystal adjustment value for each crystal in each detector, and discretizing the crystal adjustment value for each crystal to produce a discretized crystal adjustment value for each crystal. Lastly, the method comprises calibrating each detector by applying the discretized crystal adjustment value for each crystal in each detector to the collected timing data indicative of coincidence events.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种校准PET扫描器的检测器环中的检测器的方法，每个检测器包括多个晶体，PET扫描器具有视野。 该方法包括收集指示在视场内的每对晶体之间发生的重合事件的定时数据。 该方法还包括确定每个检测器的检测器调整值，确定每个检测器中每个晶体的晶体调整值，以及离散每个晶体的晶体调整值以产生每个晶体的离散晶体调节值。 最后，该方法包括通过将每个检测器中的每个晶体的离散晶体调整值应用于指示符合事件的收集的定时数据来校准每个检测器。