公开(公告)号：US20110153845A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12642368

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Vikram Dham

Inventor： Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Vikram Dham

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/44

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate communication between a first device and a second device on a network. A first wireless communication session is established between the first device and a remote control or other intermediating device. A network address used by the first device to communicate on the network is received from the first device via the first wireless communication session. A second wireless communication session is established between the intermediating device and a second device, and the first address is provided to the second device via the second wireless communication session.

Abstract translation: 提供系统和方法以便于在网络上的第一设备和第二设备之间的通信。 在第一设备和遥控器或其他中间设备之间建立第一无线通信会话。 由第一设备用于在网络上通信的网络地址通过第一无线通信会话从第一设备接收。 在中间设备和第二设备之间建立第二无线通信会话，并且经由第二无线通信会话将第一地址提供给第二设备。

公开(公告)号：US20090157697A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US12347465

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Frank CONWAY ,  Sean CURTIS ,  Brian J. GRIFFIN ,  Jason HIRSCHHORN ,  Brian LUCAS ,  Padmanabha R. RAO

Inventor： Frank CONWAY ,  Sean CURTIS ,  Brian J. GRIFFIN ,  Jason HIRSCHHORN ,  Brian LUCAS ,  Padmanabha R. RAO

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/835 ,  G11B27/00 ,  H04L65/4015 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04N7/00 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/23424 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/47205 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing variable-length media clips based upon a received media stream. An exemplary system for providing media clips to users includes a database comprising a list of rules associated with a plurality of programs, as well as a first server and a second server. The first server receives information about a particular program being viewed by a media player and obtains rules from the database for the identified program that are transmitted to the media player. The second server receives a media clip of the particular program being viewed from the media player, wherein the media clip is created at the media player in accordance with the rules corresponding to the program, and subsequently makes the media clip available to the users.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于接收到的媒体流来提供可变长度媒体剪辑的系统和方法。 用于向用户提供媒体剪辑的示例性系统包括包括与多个节目相关联的规则列表的数据库，以及第一服务器和第二服务器。 第一服务器接收关于由媒体播放器正在观看的特定节目的信息，并且从数据库中获得发送给媒体播放器的所识别节目的规则。 第二服务器接收从媒体播放器正在观看的特定节目的媒体剪辑，其中根据与节目对应的规则在媒体播放器处创建媒体剪辑，并且随后使得媒体片段可用于用户。

公开(公告)号：US10230923B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-12

申请号：US14685110

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Bhupendra Natwerlal Shah ,  Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Ilya Asnis

Inventor： Bhupendra Natwerlal Shah ,  Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Ilya Asnis

IPC: H04N21/40 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N7/167 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04L9/06 ,  H04L29/06

Abstract: A set-top box (STB), digital video recorder (DVR), video player or other host device receives and interacts with a transcode module to provide enhanced transcoding capabilities that may be useful in placeshifting or other applications. The transcode module includes a host interface that couples to and communicates with the host device. The transcode module also includes a processor that receives an encrypted media stream from the host device via the bus interface, decrypts the encrypted media stream, transcodes the encrypted media stream to a different format, re-encrypts the transcoded stream, and provides the re-encrypted media stream to the host device via the host interface. The transcoded media content may be placeshifted to a remote player, stored at the host, or used for any other purpose.

公开(公告)号：US20100192188A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12359784

申请日：2009-01-26

Applicant: Padmanabha R. Rao

Inventor： Padmanabha R. Rao

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/858

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for presenting a plurality of media clips to a viewer using a media player device. A first media clip is displayed on the media player, and an indicator corresponding to a second media clip is provided during playback of the first media clip. In response to the viewer selecting the indicator, playback of the first media clip is suspended, and information is stored about the first media clip on the media player device. The second media clip can then be subsequently displaying on the media player device. After displaying the second media clip, the stored information can be retrieved, and playback of the first media clip can resume from the point that playback was previously interrupted.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用媒体播放器设备向观看者呈现多个媒体剪辑的系统和方法。 第一媒体剪辑显示在媒体播放器上，并且在播放第一媒体剪辑期间提供对应于第二媒体剪辑的指示符。 响应于观众选择指示符，第一媒体剪辑的回放被暂停，并且关于媒体播放器设备上的第一媒体剪辑的信息被存储。 然后可以随后在媒体播放器设备上显示第二媒体剪辑。 在显示第二媒体剪辑之后，可以检索所存储的信息，并且可以从先前中断回放的点恢复第一媒体剪辑的回放。

公开(公告)号：US20100005483A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12166039

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Padmanabha R. RAO

Inventor： Padmanabha R. RAO

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/25816 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/0435 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2396 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/63345

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securely providing a place-shifted media stream from a place shifting device to a remote player via a communications network. A request for a connection is received from the remote player at the place shifting device via the communications network. In response to the request for the connection, an authorization credential is requested from a central server via the communications network. Further, in response to the authorization credential received from the central server, the place-shifted media stream between the place shifting device and the remote player can be established over the communications network. At least a portion of the place-shifted media stream may be encrypted based upon the authorization credential.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于通过通信网络安全地提供从位置移动装置到远程播放器的移位位置的媒体流。 通过通信网络从位置移动装置的远程播放器接收到连接的请求。 响应于对连接的请求，经由通信网络从中央服务器请求授权凭证。 此外，响应于从中央服务器接收到的授权凭证，可以在通信网络上建立移位设备和远程播放器之间的位置移动媒体流。 可以基于授权凭证对位置移动的媒体流的至少一部分进行加密。

公开(公告)号：US06449486B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09318678

申请日：1999-05-25

Applicant: Padmanabha R. Rao

Inventor： Padmanabha R. Rao

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04W64/00 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S5/0045 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G01S2205/008

Abstract: Technique for determining the location of a mobile unit in a wireless communication system and presenting it to a remote party. In a scenario with first and second position estimates, the first position estimate is presented within a first predetermined time interval of call setup between the mobile unit and the remote party, and, if the second position estimate is available for presentation to the remote party, the second position estimate is presented within a second predetermined time interval after presentation of the first position estimate. Else, status information on availability of the second position estimate is presented within the second predetermined time interval.

Abstract translation: 用于确定移动单元在无线通信系统中的位置并将其呈现给远程方的技术。 在具有第一和第二位置估计的情况下，在移动单元和远程方之间的呼叫建立的第一预定时间间隔内呈现第一位置估计，并且如果第二位置估计可用于呈现给远程方， 在呈现第一位置估计之后的第二预定时间间隔内呈现第二位置估计。 否则，在第二预定时间间隔内呈现关于第二位置估计的可用性的状态信息。

公开(公告)号：US06269246B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09158296

申请日：1998-09-22

Applicant: Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Paolo L. Siccardo

Inventor： Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Paolo L. Siccardo

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04W64/00 ,  G01S5/0252

Abstract: The location of a mobile unit (MU) in a wireless communication system is determined by comparing a snapshot of a predefined portion of the radio-frequency (RF) spectrum taken by the MU to a reference database containing multiple snapshots taken at various locations. The result of the comparison is used to determine if the MU is at a specific location. The comparison may be made in the MU, or at some other location situated remotely from the MU. In the latter case, sufficient information regarding the captured fingerprint is transmitted from the MU to the remote location. The database may be pre-compiled or generated on the fly.

Abstract translation: 通过将MU拍摄的射频（RF）频谱的预定义部分的快照与包含在不同位置拍摄的多个快照的参考数据库进行比较来确定移动单元（MU）在无线通信系统中的位置。 比较结果用于确定MU是否在特定位置。 可以在MU或远离MU的其他位置进行比较。 在后一种情况下，关于捕获的指纹的足够的信息从MU发送到远程位置。 数据库可能会被预先编译或即时生成。

公开(公告)号：US08667279B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US12166039

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Padmanabha R. Rao

Inventor： Padmanabha R. Rao

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04N21/25816 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/0435 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2396 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/4331 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/63345

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securely providing a place-shifted media stream from a place shifting device to a remote player via a communications network. A request for a connection is received from the remote player at the place shifting device via the communications network. In response to the request for the connection, an authorization credential is requested from a central server via the communications network. Further, in response to the authorization credential received from the central server, the place-shifted media stream between the place shifting device and the remote player can be established over the communications network. At least a portion of the place-shifted media stream may be encrypted based upon the authorization credential.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于通过通信网络安全地提供从位置移动装置到远程播放器的移位位置的媒体流。 通过通信网络从位置移动装置的远程播放器接收到连接的请求。 响应于对连接的请求，经由通信网络从中央服务器请求授权凭证。 此外，响应于从中央服务器接收到的授权凭证，可以在通信网络上建立移位设备和远程播放器之间的位置移动媒体流。 可以基于授权凭证对位置移动的媒体流的至少一部分进行加密。

公开(公告)号：US08060571B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12424249

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Padmanabha R. Rao

Inventor： Padmanabha R. Rao

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F7/04 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/601

Abstract: A method of sharing audio/visual content is presented. In the method, the audio/visual content is received from an audio/visual content source at an audio/visual content receiver by way of a content channel selection resource of the receiver, and stored therein. A message is transmitted from the receiver to a communication node, wherein the message indicates that the audio/visual content is available for viewing by a selected user. The communication node notifies the selected user of the message by way of a communication device associated with the selected user. In response to receiving a request for the audio/visual content from the communication device, the communication node facilitates a communication connection between the receiver and the communication device. The audio/visual content is transmitted from the receiver to the communication device over the communication connection. At the communication device, the audio/visual content is then presented to the selected user.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种共享音频/视频内容的方法。 在该方法中，通过接收机的内容频道选择资源从音频/视频内容接收器的音频/视频内容源接收音频/视频内容，并将其存储在其中。 消息从接收器发送到通信节点，其中消息指示音频/视频内容可供选定用户查看。 通信节点通过与所选择的用户相关联的通信设备向所选择的用户通知消息。 响应于从通信设备接收到音频/视频内容的请求，通信节点便于接收机和通信设备之间的通信连接。 音频/视频内容通过通信连接从接收器发送到通信设备。 在通信设备中，然后将音频/视频内容呈现给所选择的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20110055864A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12548130

申请日：2009-08-26

Applicant: Bhupendra Natwerlan Shah ,  Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Ilya Asnis

Inventor： Bhupendra Natwerlan Shah ,  Padmanabha R. Rao ,  Ilya Asnis

IPC: H04N7/167 ,  H04L9/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/1675 ,  H04L9/065 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L2209/30 ,  H04L2209/34 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/440218 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/4627

Abstract: A set-top box (STB), digital video recorder (DVR), video player or other host device receives and interacts with a transcode module to provide enhanced transcoding capabilities that may be useful in placeshifting or other applications. The transcode module includes a host interface that couples to and communicates with the host device. The transcode module also includes a processor that receives an encrypted media stream from the host device via the bus interface, decrypts the encrypted media stream, transcodes the encrypted media stream to a different format, re-encrypts the transcoded stream, and provides the re-encrypted media stream to the host device via the host interface. The transcoded media content may be placeshifted to a remote player, stored at the host, or used for any other purpose.

Abstract translation: 机顶盒（STB），数字录像机（DVR），视频播放器或其他主机设备接收并与代码转换模块进行交互，以提供增强的转码功能，这些功能可能在地点转换或其他应用中有用。 代码转换模块包括耦合到主机设备并与其通信的主机接口。 代码转换模块还包括处理器，其经由总线接口从主机设备接收加密的媒体流，解密加密的媒体流，将加密的媒体流转码为不同的格式，重新加密转码的流， 加密的媒体流通过主机接口发送到主机设备。 代码转换的媒体内容可以被移动到远程播放器，存储在主机处或用于任何其他目的。